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Feature Guide
RAN Sharing
RAN Sharing
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V1.0 2014/06/28 Wang Juntao First edition
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Overview ............................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Feature Introduction ............................................................................................. 8
2.1.1 ZWF21-30-100 Basic Network Sharing Support ................................................... 9
2.1.2 ZWF21-30-101 RAN Sharing with Dedicated Carrier ......................................... 10
2.1.3 ZWF21-30-102 Shared Network Access Control ................................................ 11
2.1.4 ZWF21-30-121 Operator Specific CE Resource ................................................ 12
2.1.5 ZWF21-30-120 Operator Specific FM/PM/CM.................................................... 12
2.1.6 ZWF21-30-116 Operator Specific Function Control............................................ 13
2.1.7 ZWF21-30-117 Operator QoS Priority ................................................................ 14
2.1.8 ZWF21-30-118 Operator Specific Iub/Iur Transmission ..................................... 15
2.1.9 ZWF21-30-119 Operator Specific RNC Resource .............................................. 16
2.1.10 ZWF21-30-122 Extended GSM Neighboring Cells ............................................. 16
2.1.11 ZWF21-30-200 Multi PLMN Support .................................................................. 16
2.2 License Control .................................................................................................. 17
2.3 Correlation With Other Features ........................................................................ 17
4 Parameters....................................................................................................... 48
4.1 ZWF21-30-100 Basic Network Sharing Support Parameter List ......................... 48
4.2 ZWF21-30-101 RAN Sharing with Dedicated Carrier Parameters List................ 50
4.3 ZWF21-30-102 Shared Network Access Control Parameters List ...................... 51
4.4 ZWF21-30-118 Operator Specific Iub/Iur Transmission Parameters List ............ 55
4.5 ZWF21-30-121 Operator Specific CE Resource Parameters List ....................... 56
4.6 ZWF21-30-119 Operator Specific RNC Resource Parameters List .................... 58
7 Abbreviation .................................................................................................... 95
8 Reference Document....................................................................................... 96
FIGURES
TABLES
Table 2-1 License Control List ...........................................................................................17
Table 3-1 Example of the Main PLMN-id and Other PLMN-Id Mapping List .......................19
Table 3-2 Example of 3G Cell PLMN-Id Label ...................................................................25
Table 3-3 Example of GSM Neighbor Cell PLMN-Id Label .................................................25
Table 3-4 Example of LTE Neighbor Cell PLMN-Id Label ..................................................27
Table 3-5 Features Allowed for Per Operator Activation ....................................................43
Table 3-6 Basic Priority Mapping of Operator A .................................................................44
Table 3-7 Basic Priority Mapping of Operator B .................................................................45
Table 3-8 RNC Hardware Resource Allowed to be Purchased Per Operator .....................46
Table 4-1 ZWF21-30-100 Basic Network Sharing Support Parameter List .........................48
Table 4-2 ZWF21-30-101 RAN Sharing with Dedicated Carrier Parameter List .................50
Table 5-1 ZWF21-30-100 Basic Network Sharing Support measurement type...................59
Table 5-2 Alarm List for V3 ................................................................................................61
Table 5-3 Alarm List for V4 ................................................................................................61
Table 6-1 Feature Validation Procedure - Basic Network Sharing Support ........................80
Table 6-2 Feature Validation Procedure - RAN Sharing with Dedicated Carrier .................80
Table 6-3 Feature Validation Procedure.............................................................................82
Table 6-4 Feature Validation Procedure - Operator Specific CE Resource ........................83
Table 6-5 Feature Validation Procedure - Operator Specific FM/PM/CM ...........................84
Table 6-6 Feature Validation Procedure - Operator Specific Function Control ...................86
Table 6-7 Feature Validation Procedure - Operator QoS Priority .......................................86
Table 6-8 Feature Validation Procedure - Operator Specific Iub Transmission ..................87
Table 6-9 Feature Validation Procedure - Operator Specific Iur Transmission ...................88
Table 6-10 Feature Validation Procedure - Operator Specific RNC Resource ...................89
Table 6-11 Feature Validation Procedure - Extended GSM Neighboring Cells ...................90
Table 6-12 Feature Validation Procedure - Multi PLMN Support ........................................91
Table 6-13 Feature Deactivation Procedure - Basic Network Sharing Support ..................92
Table 6-14 Feature Deactivation Procedure - Operator Specific CE Resource ..................93
Table 6-15 Feature Deactivation Procedure - Operator Specific RNC Resource................94
1 Feature Attribute
RNC Version: [ZXWR RNC V3.13.10.15/ZXUR 9000 V4.13.10.15]
Attribute: [Optional]
Involved NEs:
NE Name Related or Not Special Requirement
MS/UE
BTS/Node B
BSC/RNC
iTC -
MSC
MGW
SGSN
GGSN -
HLR -
: involved, -: not involved
2 Overview
Due to the long period and high cost for establishing a 3G network, it is hard for a single
operator to establish a 3G network with complete coverage during a short period, and the
business combination between operators requires network sharing. To satisfy the above
requirements, the 3GPP develops the network sharing technology. This technology can
be used for operators to share the access network section that is the largest part in the
network investment to reduce the investment of the 3G network, enhance the layout
speed, and integrate the access network resources of different operators. Network
sharing is particularly important for operators at the early stage.
ZTE RAN devices support two 3GPP-defined UTRAN network sharing methods.
CN CN CN
Operator A Operator B Operator C
Iu
RNC
Node B Node B
Radio Access Network
Operator X
In this network architecture, operators have different core network devices, and all the
core network devices are connected to the same RNC, sharing the RAN radio resources.
CN CN CN
Operator A Operator B Operator C
Iu
In this network architecture, operators use the same core network devices (MGW,
MSC-server, and SGSN) as the gateway to connect independent HLR, GGSN, GMSC,
GSGW, and systems (such as a billing system) of different operators.
ZTE RAN devices configure different PLMN codes for multiple operators with shared
networks. In the MOCN network architecture, the RNC differentiates subscribers of
different operators, and routes the signaling connections and services of subscribers of
different operators to the core network devices of each operator. The RNC routes
messages in accordance with PLMN information indicated by the UE or UEs access
carrier. If that is not enough for routing, the RNC randomly selects a core network node
for the UE. If the core network node rejects the users request, the RNC retries other core
network nodes until it finds the core network node that the user is authorized to access.
When the UTRAN is shared, it can also be connected to one or more operators core
networks through the Iu Flex interface.
With this feature during UTRAN network sharing, all UEs transparently access the
shared network, and enjoy the services provided by their own operators. If a UE can only
obtain the common PLMN code through the system message, it is advised to use the
NITZ function (3GPP TS22.042) in the core network to identify the logo of its own
operator. The network informs the UE of the operator PLMN ID after a successful
location update, and the corresponding logo is displayed on the UE.
When multiple operators work together to establish and share the UTRAN network, they
use their own frequencies to develop their services, preventing capacities from affecting
each other because users of different operators compete for air resources.
If different operators have occupied their own frequency resources, ZTE RAN devices
support independent carriers with multiple operators in the shared UTRAN network, in
other words, sharing the UTRAN devices and resources except carriers. Carriers of
different operators can be deployed in the same NodeB, sharing devices such as
cabinets, power supply, and baseband processing boards of the NodeB. RF devices
such as PAs, feeders, and antennas can be shared or be deployed separately as
required. Carriers of different operators can also be deployed in different Node Bs. They
can be connected to the same RNC through the lub interface, sharing the RNC devices
such as cabinets, power supply, and control plane and user plane processing boards.
This feature enables the access control over a UE in DCH status in the shared network
and the boundary between the shared network and non-shared network based on the
subscription relationships between this UE and different operators, ensuring that the UE
always enjoys the services of the authorized network in mobility.
ZTE RAN supports access control in the Shared Network Area (SNA). Each SNA is
identified by the Shared Network Area Code (SNAC). One PLMN has only one SNAC,
one SNA may contain one or multiple Location Areas (LAs), and one LA may belong to
multiple SNAs.
The area where users can obtain services is configured by the core network. The RNC
can learn the SNACs of each LA under the RNC through the core network, and the SNAs
that each user is authorized to access. In a cross-lur handover, the SRNC can learn the
SNAs of the cells under the DRNC through the lur interface. The RNC reserves the
SNAC that each user is allowed to access, and performs filtering in the construction of
the intra-frequency, inter-frequency, and inter-system neighboring cell list. Only the cell
with the authorized SNA can be configured as the new neighboring cell. Then the cell can
be added into the cell list in the measurement control message, ensuring that the UE
performs handovers only in the authorized cells.
There are two ways to realize CE resources sharing by multi-operators: one is that
multi-operators share CE resources in the same baseband pools, and the other one is
that multi-operators occupy different baseband pools in the same BBU. ZTE RAN
devices support both ways.
ZTE RAN devices support at most six cells in one baseband pool. One baseband pool
includes one to five baseband boards, and one baseband board only belongs to one
baseband pool. The CE proportion that belongs to each operator can be configured by
the OMC when cells of multi-operators are configured in the same baseband pool or in
different baseband pools. Then the division of CE resources between operators by
proportion can be realized.
Since the method of reserving CE resources for each operator leads to reduced CE
utilization efficiency, an alternative CE allocation method is introduced by ZTE RAN in
carrier sharing mode. The given CE resource percentage for each operator will not be
implemented until CE resources reached the maximum. Before that all CE resources
could be fully utilized by all operators. If CE congestion occurs, resources used by users
of an operator who exceeds its percentage could be preempted by users of other
operators who do not run out of its percentage.
The feature supports operators to independently manage the cell-level CM, PM, and FM
of the network, that is:
Independent CM
Different operators can independently configure the parameters related to the cell
that belongs to only one operator. For example, different operators own dedicated
SW (software) functions, and features differentiation can be embodied in the
cell-level configuration.
Independent PM
For those counters related to cells, performance statistics can be done based on
operators. The operator-dedicated results of performance statistics can only be
accessed by the owner PM manager, for example, operators can differentiate the
counters related to the networks KPI from different operators, independently
manage their own measurement tasks and measurement objects.
Independent FM
The fault management function can differentiate the cell-level alarms for different
operators. The alarm that corresponds to only one operator can be only accessed
by its owner, so only the owner FM manager can process the alarm.
The operators of the shared RAN can separately purchase optional features and can
separately configure the parameters of some key features .
Most optional features can be switched on or off based on the PLMN ID. Also dozens of
operating parameters related to HSPA, MBMS, handovers, and so on can be configured
based on the PLMN ID to realize the differentiated service strategies for operators using
the shared device. This feature is realized through license control.
ZTE RAN devices support many optional features that could be purchased and activated
based on the network deployment strategy. Those features could be categorized into
three groups, and each feature has a different management method in the network
sharing scenario.
Most of those functions can be configured in an RNC level based on the PLMN and
can be applied to different subscribers belonging to different operators. Still few
RNC-level optional functions only support the same configuration to all operators
and cannot be purchased separately.
All of those functions are configured in a cell level and can be applied to different
subscribers belonging to different operators in a dedicated carrier network sharing
scenario, which means that if different operators have different frequencies, those
functions can be purchased and configured separately.
All of those functions are applied to physical devices but not to any single
subscriber, for example, the transmission function. Because physical devices are
shared when the network is shared, those functions are shared as well and cannot
be purchased and configured separately.
QoS priorities can be configured based on PLMN so that each operator can have an
individual QoS strategy.
Operators of the shared RAN can flexibly deploy transmission networks. The feature
supports transmission reservation for different operators to ensure their usage.
For the Iu and Iur interface, transmission networks can be deployed separately for
different operators and signaling flow and media data flow can be handled separately. A
ZTE RNC supports multiple signaling points and IP addresses, which could be used to
connect different UMTS nodes, such as RNCs, MSCs and SGSNs, in different
transmission networks belonging to different operators.
For the Iur and Iub interface, transport links between shared RNCs or Node Bs also can
be divided into logical transport paths, which could be occupied by different operators for
the separation and reservation of transmission resources. Logical transport paths can be
mapped to both logical and physical transport links.
ANI+Path+PLMN1
ANI+Path1+PLMN2
RNC Node B
ANI+Path1+PLMN3
ANI+Path1+PLMN4
ANI+Path+PLMN_MIX
Processing resources can be logically separated in ZTE RNC, which means that the
RNC capacity of CS traffic volume and PS throughputs can be separated and reserved
for different operators.
More GSM neighboring cells are possible to be configured in a RAN sharing scenario for
better supporting of inter-RAT mobility.
Operators who share a 3G radio network usually have their own GSM network as well.
So compared with UMTS neighboring cells, including intra-frequency and inter-frequency
neighboring cells, more GSM neighboring cells of different operators could exist. A ZTE
RNC supports up to 96 GSM neighboring cells.
A Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) is uniquely identified by its PLMN identifier. A
PLMN-Id consists of Mobile Country Code (MCC) and Mobile Network Code (MNC).
When a physical RAN is shared by multiple operators, multiple PLMN-Ids should be
labeled to it. It is possible for a RAN to allocate and calculate system resources in
accordance with the operator. Moreover, a RAN needs to broadcast PLMN-Ids in cell
system information to help users choose a suitable network.
Before RNC supports the ZWF21-30-101 RAN Sharing with Dedicated Carrier feature,
ZWF21-30-200 Multi PLMN Support provides a non-generics solution of network
sharing with dedicated carriers. So it is not recommended to activate this feature. If RAN
Sharing with Dedicated Carrier is required, it is recommended to use ZWF21-30-101
RAN Sharing with Dedicated Carrier instead of this feature.
License Configured
Feature ID Feature Name Unit
Control Item NE
1. Required Features
None
None
3. Affected Features
None
3 Technical Description
In Gateway Core Network (GWCN) mode, not only RNCs and Node Bs are shared by
multiple operators, but also some network elements of the core network can be shared. A
RAN is directly connected to a core network element such as Media Gateway (MGW),
MSC-server, and Serving GPRS Support Node (SGSN), which is shared by multiple
operators. So there is no need to select routing messages between a User Equipment
(UE) and the core network. The URncFunction.sharedNetMode parameter should be
set to GWCN if GWCN mode is used.
In GWCN mode, if a paging message from the core network carries the Paging Area IE,
the RNC pages terminals that are in IDLE state in the specified LAI/RAI area. If the
paging message does not carry the Paging Area IE but carries the Global CN-ID IE
instead, RNC pages terminals in IDLE state in the cells that belong to the indicated core
network. If neither Paging Area nor Global CN-ID is carried, RNC pages terminals in
IDLE state in all cells under the RNC. Paging terminals in URA_PCH state is similar to
paging terminals in IDLE state. Except that, the SRNC pages terminals in cells in the
DRNC through the Iur interface. The URA of theses DRNC cells must be the URA that
the terminals reside in.
For other Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP) processes initiated by the
core network, such as Reset, Reset Resource and so on, which are transmitted in
connectionless signaling bearer mode, the RNC identifies the operator through the
Global CN-ID indicated in the message. If the Global CN-ID is not carried, the message
is considered to be applicable to all operators. When the RNC needs to initiate an
RANAP process in connectionless signaling bearer mode, it sends messages to each
operator with a Global RNC-ID.
If an operator has multiple PLMN-Ids, the multi-home PLMN-Id in the IMSI of his
subscriber may exist. In this case, the RAN should indentify a users home operator with
its IMSI. The URncFunction.defPlmnInGwcnInd parameter is set to enable or disable
such identification.
Each operator should select a PLMN-Id as the main PLMN-Id from his multi-PLMN-Id. A
list of mapping between the main PLMN-Id and the other PLMN-Id for each operator
should be pre-configured. Table 3-1 shows an example. When the RAN gets an IMSI
from the core network, it extracts the home PLMN-Id and checks the table to identify the
operator that the user belongs to.
Table 3-1 Example of the Main PLMN-id and Other PLMN-Id Mapping List
PLMN A1
PLMN A2
PLMN A3
PLMN A
..
..
PLMN Ax
PLMN B1
PLMN B2
PLMN B
PLMN By
PLMN C1
PLMN C2
PLMN C
PLMN Cz
At most 200 PLMN-Ids are allowed to be configured and at most four main PLMN-Ids are
supported in the mapping list.
In MOCN mode, the RNC is connected to multiple operators core networks. So, the RNC
has to determine which operator a UE should be connected to. This procedure is called
routing.
When a RAN is shared in dedicated carriers, one cell only belongs to one operator. A UE
will select its home PLMN after it starts up. After an RRC is established, the UE will send
an Initial Direct Transfer message. The RNC selects the operator of the cell in which the
UE resides. In other words, the Initial UE Message will be routed to the operator to
establish a signaling and data connection to the operator for the UE.
In shared carriers, for message routing, refer to Section 3.1.2 in the ZTE UMTS RAN
Sharing with Shared Carrier Feature Guide.
3.1.2.2 Paging
In MOCN mode, if a paging message from the core network carries the Paging Area IE,
the RNC pages terminals that are in IDLE state in the specified LAI/RAI area. If the
paging message does not carry the Paging Area IE but carries the Global CN-ID IE
instead, the RNC pages terminals in IDLE state in cells that belong to the indicated core
network.
If neither Paging Area nor Global CN-ID is carried, the RNC will get the Origination
Point Code (OPC) from the SCCP data packets that carry paging messages in the
transmission network layer. Every OPC corresponds to an NE (such as an RNC, MSC, or
SGSN) connected to the RNC. The RNC finds out the core network that has sent the
paging message through the OPC. Then the RNC pages terminals that are in IDLE state
in the cells belonging to the operator of the core network.
Paging terminals in URA_PCH state is similar to paging terminals in IDLE state. Except
that, the SRNC pages terminals in cells in the DRNC through the Iur interface. The URA
of these DRNC cells must be the URA that terminals reside in.
For the Radio Access Network Application Part (RANAP) processes initialed by the core
network, such as Reset, Reset Resource and so on, which are transmitted in
connectionless signaling bearer mode, the RNC identifies the Public Land Mobile
Network (PLMN) that sends the message to the core network indicated by the Global
CN-ID carried in the message. If the Global CN-ID is not carried, the RNC finds the
operator that sends the message through an OPC. If the OPC is unavailable, the
message is considered to be applicable to all operators sharing the RAN. When the RNC
sends these RANAP processes in connectionless signaling bearer mode, it sends a
message to each PLMN with a Global RNC-ID.
A Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) is uniquely identified by its PLMN identifier. A
PLMN-Id consists of Mobile Country Code (MCC) and Mobile Network Code (MNC). In
the RAN sharing scenario, a physical RAN is shared by several operators. The PLMN-Id
of each operator sharing the RAN should be configured to the RAN. Then it is possible
for the RAN to allocate system resources based on the operator and calculate
performance for an individual operator. Also it is possible for individual operators users
to select the RAN with the broadcasted operators PLMN-Id.
A mechanism should be applied to prohibit the subscribers that belong to other operators
from accessing the non-sharable areas in a shared network. The core network controls
the access of subscribers in IDLE state in accordance with PLMN selection and Location
Areas (LAs). For the subscribers in RRC connected mode, the RAN provides two
methods to prevent subscribers from accessing a cell. One is based on the allowed
Shared Network Area Code (SNAC), and the other is based on the PLMN-Id label of a
cell. The URncFunction.ShaNetTarCelStra parameter determines which method is used.
The SNAC, which is valid in one PLMN, is allocated by the operator. One SNAC includes
one or multiple LAs. The value of SNAC ranges from 0 to 65,535. An SNAC, together
with a PLMN-Id, constitutes a Shared Network Area Identifier (SNA-Id), which uniquely
identifies an area among all operators PLMNs.
The mapping between SNAC and LAC is delivered to the RNC in an RANAP procedure
by the core network. See Figure 3-1. The core network carries Shared Network
Each cell is allocated with a LAC. Thus the RNC gets the mapping between an SNAC
and a cell.
CN RNC
Information Transfer
LAC
SNAC
SNAC
Operator n
PLMN ID
LAC
SNAC
SNAC
When a ZTE RNC acts as the DRNC, it carries SNA Information in a Radio Link Setup
Response message (an RANAP message) to provide the SRNC with the mapping
between the DRNC neighboring cells and the SNAC. When a ZTE RNC acts as the
SRNC, if the DRNC does not support SNA Information on the Iur interface, the SNAC of
inter-RNC neighboring cells allows to be configured through the
UExternalUtranCellFDD.snacList parameter. Through the PLMN-Id and SNAC of an
inter-RNC neighboring cell, the SNA-Id is obtained. The
During new call establishment or SRNC relocation, the core network needs to provide the
SNA Access Information IE in the Common ID message or in the Relocation Request
message. The IE indicates the area where a subscriber is accessible. In other words,
only the area whose SNA-Id is included in the SNA Access Information IE is accessible
to IMSI, see Figure 3-3.
IMSI
Because every cell is assigned with a LAC, when the RAN initiates intra-frequency,
inter-frequency, or inter-system measurements, it knows which neighbor cell is
accessible for the subscriber by checking whether the PLMN-Id + LAC are the allowed
SNA-Id. Only the neighboring cells that belong to the allowed SNA-Id are included in the
Measurement Control message. In this way, the access restriction for subscribers in
dedicated state is performed.
Access control over the SNAC-based shared network requires the cooperation of the
core network. If the core network does not support access control, IMSI-based handover
can be used. For details, refer to the ZTE RAN UMTS IMSI based Handover Feature
Guide.
In a ZTE RAN, each 3G cell of the local RNC, each neighbor cell of other RNCs, and
each GSM neighbor cell is labeled with an operator list, which means that the users of
these operators are allowed to access the cell. Actually, the operator list is a PLMN-Id
label. Each PLMN-Id in the PLMN-Id label represents an operator. There are three
operators sharing a 3G network: Operator A and Operator C share the GSM network,
and Operator B has its own 2G network, see Figure 3-4.
For 3G cell U1, the PLMN-Id label is shown in Table 3-4. It means that cell U1 is allowed
to be accessed by three operators users.
PLMN ID Label
PLMN A
Cell U1
PLMN B
PLMN C
Cell U1s GSM neighbors are cell G1, G2, G3, B1, B2, and B3. The PLMN-Ids of these
GSM cells are shown in Table 3-5. Cell G1, G2, and G3 are allowed to be accessed by
the users of Operator A and Operator C. And Cell B1, B2, and B3 are only allowed to be
accessed by the users of Operator B.
PLMN A
Cell G1
PLMN C
PLMN A
Cell G2
PLMN C
PLMN A
Cell G3
PLMN C
Cell B1 PLMN B
Cell B2 PLMN B
Cell B3 PLMN B
When the RNC gets an IMSI from the core network for a user in RRC dedicated state, the
RAN identifies his home operator through the method described in 3.1.1.1 User
Identification if GWCN is used, or through the method described in 3.1.2.1 Message
Routing if MOCN is used. When it is time to trigger intra-frequency, inter-frequency, or
inter-system measurements, the RAN only provides neighbor cells labeled with the home
operators PLMN-Id in the Measurement Control message.
The PLMN-Id labels of 3G cells belonging to the neighbor RNC are configured through
the parameters UExternalUtranCellFDD.MCC, UExternalUtranCellFDD.MNC,
UExternalUtranCellFDD.SharingMCC, and UExternalUtranCellFDD.SharingMNC. The
UExternalUtranCellFDD.MncLength parameter is used to indicate the coding size of
UExternalUtranCellFDD.MNC. The UExternalUtranCellFDD.SharingMNCLength
parameter is used to indicate the coding size of UExternalUtranCellFDD.SharingMNC.
The PLMN-Id label of a GSM neighbor cell is configured through the parameters
UExternalGsmCell.MCC, UExternalGsmCell.MNC, UExternalGsmCell.SharingMCC, and
UExternalGsmCell.SharingMNC. The UExternalGsmCell.MncLength parameter is used
to indicate the coding size of UExternalGsmCell.MNC. The
UExternalGsmCell.SharingMNCLength parameter is used to indicate the coding size of
UExternalGsmCell.SharingMNC.
In a ZTE RAN, each LTE neighbor cell is labeled with an operator list, which means that
the users of these operators are allowed to access the cell. Actually, the operator list is a
PLMN-Id label. Each PLMN-Id in the PLMN-Id label represents an operator. The
URncFunction.ShareExLteSwch parameter is provided to enable or disable this feature.
Cell U1s LTE neighbors are cells G1, G2, G3, B1, B2, and B3. The PLMN-Ids of these
LTE cells are shown in Table 3-5. Cells G1, G2 are G3 are allowed to be accessed by the
users of operators A and C. Cells B1, B2 are B3 are only allowed to be accessed by the
users of operator B.
PLMN A
Cell G1
PLMN C
PLMN A
Cell G2
PLMN C
PLMN A
Cell G3
PLMN C
Cell B1 PLMN B
Cell B2 PLMN B
Cell B3 PLMN B
When the RNC gets an IMSI from the core network for a user in RRC dedicated state, the
RAN identifies his home operator through the method described in 3.1.1.1 User
Identification if GWCN is used, or through the method described in 3.1.2.1 Message
Routing if MOCN is used. When it is time to trigger inter-system measurements, the RAN
only provides neighbor cells labeled with the home operators PLMN-Id in the
Measurement Control message.
The PLMN-Id labels of LTE neighbor cells are configured through the parameters
UExternalEUtranCellFDD.sharingMCC, UExternalEUtranCellFDD.sharingMNC,
UExternalEUtranCellFDD.sharingMNCLength, UExternalEUtranCellTDD.sharingMCC,
UExternalEUtranCellTDD.sharingMNC, and
UExternalEUtranCellTDD.sharingMNCLength. The
UExternalEUtranCellFDD.sharingMNCLength parameter is used to indicate the coding
size of UExternalEUtranCellFDD.sharingMNC. The
UExternalEUtranCellTDD.sharingMNCLength parameter is used to indicate the coding
size of UExternalEUtranCellTDD.sharingMNC.
For RAN sharing, the baseband processing resources of a Node B, which is based on
Pooling
The operators share all or some of the baseband processing resources. When the
RAN receives baseband processing resource requests during call admission, if
there are free baseband processing resources in the sharing part, the RAN
allocates baseband processing resources for the call. Call admission will be
rejected until all shared baseband processing resources are used up. For CE
Admission Control, refer to the ZTE UMTS Admission Control Feature Guide and
the ZTE UMTS HSUPA Introduction Guide.
Reservation
The total baseband processing resources are split among operators sharing the
RAN. The percentage of each operator is configured through the
ULogicalIubLink.MinCEPercent parameter. For example, three operators share a
RAN. They are operator A, B and C. The baseband processing resources are split
as A:B:C=4:3:3, see Figure 3-6.
When baseband processing resources are not congested, all operators share these
resources, that is, the splitting ratio is ignored.
But when baseband processing resources are congested, that is, no more
baseband processing resources can be allocated for a new call, the RAN selects an
operator who currently uses a higher percentage of baseband processing
resources than his splitting percentage. The RAN only decreases the DCH bit rate
of users with the lowest QoS priority within the selected operator. The released
baseband processing resources are allocated to the new call.
Figure 3-5 Example of Baseband Resources Shared in the Method of Splitting During
Congestion
In the three methods to partition baseband processing resources, pooling and splitting
during congestion cannot be activated at the same time. The UIubLink.CEShareMode
parameter determines which one is used between the two methods. The
UIubLink.CeShareSwitch parameter enables baseband processing resources partitioned
in the two methods in sharing carriers. Pooling and reservation can be used in
combination, that is, reserving a certain percentage of resources for some operators and
sharing all left resources among all operators.
For admission control of baseband processing resources during RAN sharing, the
algorithm should be based on the number of CEs that can be used by an operator. For
details, refer to the ZTE UMTS Admission Control Feature Guide.
ZTE RAN does not support co-existence of dedicated carrier sharing and shared carrier
sharing in one Node B.
This feature is only used when CEs are shared by multiple PLMNs in the RAN.
The RNC determines whether CE sharing is used in the Node B and which CE sharing
mode is used based on the extension IE in AUDIT RESPONSE > Local Cell Group
Information and based on the parameters configured in the OMC-R. The details are
described as follows:
If the number of the valid data groups in the extension IE in AUDIT RESPONSE > Local
Cell Group Information is 1 or 0:
If the number of the valid data groups in the extension IE in AUDIT RESPONSE> Local
Cell Group Information is greater than or equal to 2:
If the UIubLink.CeShareSwitch parameter is set to 0: Off, and the first bit of data[1]
of the extension IE in AUDIT RESPONSE > Local Cell Group Information is 0, the
CE is not shared.
CE share mode 1 means that the minimal CE percent should be guaranteed only
when the CE is in congestion state, and the minimal CE percent is only used when CE
congestion occurred in a local cell or local cell group (for more information about it,
refer to Section 3.4.3). The following sections describe CE share mode 0.
3.4.2.1.1 Principles for Reporting the CE Credit When the Cells in Different PLMNs Share
the CE Resources
For the software version that allows different PLMNs to share the CE resources, both
Audit Response and Resource Status Indication of the Node B contain two IEs: Local
Cell Information and Local Cell Group Information. The CE Credit in Audit Response
indicates the minimum number of CE resources that should be guaranteed for the
operator (PLMN) in the cell group, and the CE Credit in Resource Status Indication
indicates the maximum number of CE resources that can be used in the cell group
1. Check whether Audit Response or Resource Status Indication contains Local Cell
Group Information. If not, the admission decision is not made (the CE resources in a
certain PLMN in the cell group are not restricted).
2. Check whether Local Cell Group Information in Audit Response or Resource Status
Indication contains the UL Capacity Credit IE. If yes, the uplink uses its independent
CE resources, and the total quantity is UL Capacity Credit. If not, the uplink and
downlink share the CE resources, and the total quantity is DL Or Global Capacity
Credit. If neither UL Capacity Credit nor DL Or Global Capacity Credit is available,
the admission decision is not made (the CE resources in a certain PLMN in the cell
group are not restricted).
Decision of UL CE restriction:
max (Number of CEs occupied by the uplink channels, UL Capacity Credit reported by the cell)
Cumulative sum
of other PLMNs
}
Decision of DL CE restriction:
ULTotalCost+DLTotalCost+N*ULCost2+ULCost1+N*DLCost2+DLCost1<=
If the formula is true, the subsequent admission decision is made. Otherwise, the
admission request is directly rejected.
Where,
Cost1 refers to the CE resources consumed by the reported RLS in the cell. It uses
the maximum value of Cost1 from Local cell information in RLS.
Cost2 refers to the CE resources consumed by the reported RL in the cell. It uses
the Cost2 from the local cell information of the RL.
Notes:
If the RL in the admission request is not the first RL in the corresponding RLS
(handover user), the resource consumption cost2 of the RL is taken into account. If
the RL in the admission request is the first RL in the corresponding RLS (new user),
the resource consumption cost1 of the RLS is also taken into account. The resource
consumption is derived from Dedicated Channels Capacity Consumption Law or
E-DCH Capacity Consumption Law in Local Cell Information. Its value is
determined by the spreading factor.
When the PLMN of the UE is changed, the CE cost in the old PLMN will be released
and CE admission control will be decided in the new PLMN. If the new PLMN is
limited by CE, the UE will be denied to access the new PLMN.
3.4.2.2.1 Principles for Reporting the CE Credit and for Configuring the Operators Available
CE Proportion When CE Resources Are Shared
When the CE is shared in the Shared Carriers Scene, the Node B cannot obtain the
PLMN information. Therefore, the total CE Credit in the resource pool is reported in Local
Cell Group.
The minimum available CE proportion is configured in the RNC for each operator
(PLMN), indicating the minimum proportion of available CE resources that the operator
can use in each Local Cell Group. The RNC supports up to four PLMNs that share one
RAN.
3.4.2.2.2 How to Obtain the Available CE in a Certain PLMN in the Cell Group
The number of available CE resources in a certain PLMN in the cell group is obtained
in accordance with the following:
If Audit Response or Resource Status Indication does not contain Local Cell Group
Information, the admission decision is not made (the CE resources in a certain
PLMN in the cell group are not restricted).
If yes, the uplink uses its independent CE resources and the total quantity is
UL Capacity Credit. The downlink uses its own independent CE resources,
and the total quantity is DL Or Global Capacity Credit.
If not, the uplink and downlink share the CE resources, and the total quantity is
DL Or Global Capacity Credit.
ULTotalCost+DLTotalCost+NxULCost2+ULCost1+NxDLCost2+DLCost1<= Total
number of available uplink and downlink CE resources in the PLMN in the cell
group
If the formula is true, the subsequent admission decision is made. Otherwise, the
admission request is directly rejected.
Where,
Cost1 refers to the CE resources consumed by the reported RLS in the cell. It uses
the maximum value of Cost1 from Local cell information in RLS.
Cost2 refers to the CE resources consumed by the reported RL in the cell. It uses
the Cost2 from the local cell information of the RL.
Notes:
If the currently established RL is the first link in the corresponding radio link set, the
consumed CE resources include Cost1 and Cost2, and are calculated based on the
consumption rule reported by the Node B. If the currently established RL is not the
first link (handover user) in the corresponding RLS, the consumed CE resources
only include Cost2. The resource consumption is derived from Dedicated Channels
Capacity Consumption Rule or E-DCH Capacity Consumption Rule in Local Cell
Information. Its value is determined by the spreading factor.
When the PLMN of the UE is changed, the CE cost in the old PLMN will be released
and the CE admission control will be decided in the new PLMN. If the new PLMN is
limited by CE, the UE will be denied to access the new PLMN.
The CE resources can be shared among multiple PLMNs after the PLMN network
resources share function is introduced.
There are two kinds of modes used for sharing CE resources among multiple PLMNs.
Which mode is used is controlled by the UIubLink.CEShareMode parameter.
For both modes, the minimum percent of CE (MinCE) used for a PLMN is configured by
the ULogicalIubLink.MinCEPercent parameter. The parameter is an array and each
element indicates the minimum percent of CE used for a PLMN.
percent is larger than the minimum percent configured for the PLMN shall be released to
guarantee user A to access (Mode 1).
Because the modes used for sharing CE resources are different, the congestion control
strategies are different. The differences reside on determining the range of target users
for downgrading or service pre-emption. The specific target users within the range are
selected in an ascending order, from the lowest priority to the highest priority.
If only local cell CE resource congestion occurs, the subscribers in the local cell
whose priorities are lower than the priorities of originator subscribers should be
downgraded.
If local cell group CE congestion occurs (including both local cell group CE
congestion and PLMN CE congestion in a local cell group), or only PLMN CE
congestion in a local cell group occurs, the subscribers whose PLMNs are the same
as the subscribers triggering downgrading or the subscribers who belong to the
other PLMNs whose CE percent occupied are larger than the minimum percent of
CE configured (MinCE) should be downgraded, and the RNC selects the
subscribers whose priorities are lower than the priorities of originator subscribers
out of the above subscribers to be downgraded.
When local cell CE resource congestion occurs, and meanwhile, local cell group CE
congestion occurs (including both local cell group CE congestion and PLMN CE
congestion in a local cell group) or the PLMN CE congestion in a local cell group
occurs (the local cell group CE is not congested), the subscribers in the local cell
whose PLMNs are the same as the subscribers triggering downgrading or the
subscribers in the local cell who belong to the other PLMNs whose CE percent
occupied are larger than the minimum percent of CE configured (MinCE) should be
downgraded, and the RNC selects the subscribers whose priorities are lower than
the priorities of originator subscribers out of the above subscribers to be
downgraded.
When local cell group CE congestion or PLMN CE congestion in a local cell group
together with other resource congestion occur (for example, the cause of the
congestion is DL code resource, RTWP, TCP, number of HSDPA/HUSPA users, or
HS-DSCH data throughput), the subscribers in the local cell whose PLMNs are the
same as the subscribers triggering downgrading or the subscribers in the local cell
who belong to the other PLMNs whose CE percent occupied are larger than the
minimum percent of CE configured (MinCE) should be downgraded, and the RNC
selects the subscribers whose priorities are lower than the priorities of originator
subscribers out of the above subscribers to be downgraded.
In Mode 1, there are two kinds of congestion: local cell CE resource congestion and local
cell group CE congestion, and they are independent each other. If local cell CE resource
congestion occurs, the subscribers in the local cell should be downgraded. If local cell
group CE congestion occurs, the subscribers in the local cell group should be
downgraded. The same strategies on selecting subscribers are for the two kinds of
congestion.
If the CE occupancy of the PLMN is larger than or equal to the minimum percent of
CE occupancy (MinCE) configured for the PLMN, the subscribers whose PLMNs
are the same as the subscriber triggering downgrading or the subscribers who
belong to the other PLMNs whose CE percent occupied are larger than the
minimum percent of CE configured (MinCE) should be downgraded, and the RNC
selects the subscribers whose priorities are lower than the priorities of originator
When Service Pre-emption is triggered, the CE resources needed for the service which
triggers congestion need to be considered, which is indicated by CEneed.
The strategies to select subscribers for service pre-emption are described as follows.
If only local cell CE resource congestion occurs, the subscribers in the local cell
whose priorities are lower than the priorities of originator subscribers should be
selected for pre-emption.
If local cell group CE congestion occurs (both local cell group CE congestion and
PLMN CE congestion in a local cell group occur), or only PLMN CE congestion in a
local cell group occurs, the subscribers whose PLMNs are the same as the
subscriber triggering pre-emption or the subscribers who belong to the other
PLMNs whose CE percent occupied are larger than (MinCE+CEneed) should be
selected for pre-emption, and the RNC selects the subscribers whose priorities are
lower than the priorities of originator subscribers out of the above subscribers for
pre-emption. Where, MinCE is the minimum percent of CE configured.
If local cell CE resource congestion occurs, and meanwhile, local cell group CE
congestion occurs (including both local cell group CE congestion and PLMN CE
congestion in a local cell group) or PLMN CE congestion in a local cell group occurs
(the local cell group CE is not congested), the subscribers in the local cell whose
PLMNs are the same as the subscriber triggering pre-emption or the subscribers in
the local cell who belong to the other PLMNs whose CE percent occupied are larger
than (MinCE+CEneed) should be selected for pre-emption, and the RNC selects
the subscribers whose priorities are lower than the priorities of originator
subscribers out of the above subscribers for preemption. Where, MinCE is the
minimum percent of CE configured.
HS-DSCH data throughput congestion), the subscribers in the local cell whose
PLMN is the same as the subscribers triggering pre-emption or the subscribers in
the local cell who belong to the other PLMNs whose CE percent occupied are larger
than (MinCE+CEneed) should be selected for pre-emption, and the RNC selects
the subscribers whose priorities are lower than the priorities of originator
subscribers out of the above subscribers for pre-emption. Where, MinCE is the
minimum percent of CE configured.
In Mode 1, there are two kinds of congestion: local cell CE resource congestion and
local cell group CE congestion, and they are independent each other. If local cell
CE resource congestion occurs, the subscribers in the local cell should be selected
for pre-emption. If local cell group CE congestion occurs, the subscribers in the
local cell group should be selected for pre-emption. The same strategies on
selecting subscribers are for the two kinds of congestion.
If the CE occupancy of the current PLMN is less than the minimum percent of
CE configured (MinCE), the subscribers who belong to the other PLMNs whose CE
percent occupied are larger than (MinCE+CEneed) should be selected for
pre-emption, ignoring the priority difference between the target subscribers and the
originator subscribers. If no subscribers who belong to other PLMNs are selected,
the subscribers whose PLMN is the same as the subscriber triggering pre-emption
and whose priorities are lower than the originator subscriber should be selected for
pre-emption. Where, MinCE is the minimum percent of CE configured.
If the CE occupancy of the current PLMN is larger than or equal to the minimum
percent of CE configured (MinCE), the subscribers whose PLMNs are the same as
the subscriber triggering pre-emption or the subscribers who belong to the other
PLMNs whose CE percent occupied are larger than (MinCE+CEneed) should be
selected for pre-emption, and the RNC selects the subscribers whose priorities are
lower than the priorities of originator subscribers out of the above subscribers for
pre-emption. Where, MinCE is the minimum percent of CE configured.
During RAN sharing, some optional features are allowed to be purchased by operators.
The following table lists the available features. These features can be purchased
individually both in dedicated carrier sharing and in shared carrier sharing. Take
ZWF21-02-020 WB-AMR Speech Support for example, operator A and B share a ZTE
RAN physical device, and they can determine whether to purchase the feature
respectively. If operator A purchased the feature, while operator B did not, the RNC then
allows operator As subscribers to establish a WB-AMR voice call, but does not allow
operator Bs subscribers to setup a WB-AMR voice call.
PLMN based
Feature ID Feature Name Active/Deactiv
e
PLMN based
Feature ID Feature Name Active/Deactiv
e
Normally, each operator has its own QoS policy. In RAN sharing, ZTE RAN allows
different QoS mapping priorities to operators, to differentiate operators QoS policies. For
details about the QoS mapping priority, refer to the ZTE UMTS QoS Feature Guide.
Namely, the basic priority, scheduling priority, and the application priority are configured
per operator. See an example in Table 3-6 and 3-7. Streaming service of ARPSeg=1 and
background service of ARPSeg=3 between operator A and operator B have different
basic priorities.
PLMN ID (Operator A)
Traffic Class
I (THP)
ARPSeg SIP C_Voice C_Video S B
15 610 1115
1 15 14 14 11 9 8 7 7
2 15 13 13 10 6 5 4 4
3 15 12 12 10 3 2 1 0
PLMN ID (Operator B)
Traffic Class
I (THP)
ARPSeg SIP C_Voice C_Video S B
15 610 1115
1 15 14 14 10 9 8 7 7
2 15 13 13 10 6 5 4 4
3 15 12 12 10 3 2 1 1
The ZTE RAN RRM policy is based on the mapped priority. Users having a higher priority
can preferentially use resources. Users having a lower priority might be forced to release
all or part of occupied resources during congestion. It means that the mapped priorities
of different operators are considered together. Take operator A and operator B mentioned
above for example, because the uplink interference and downlink admission threshold
differentiate basic priority configurations, the admission threshold of operator As
ARPSeg=1 streaming services is the one based on priority 11, while the admission
threshold of operator B is the one based on priority 10.
The ZTE RAN supports two methods to differentiate transmission resources for network
sharing.
Dynamic sharing
Static reservation
For the configuration and admission of each operators transmission bandwidth after
network sharing is introduced, refer to the ZTE UMTS RAN Transmission Overview.
In RAN sharing scenarios, service IP addresses can also be split for the traffic of different
operators (ServiceIp.refLocalPlmnGroup). The default configuration for a service IP is
served for all operators (ServiceIp.IsSupportAllPlmn).
In RAN sharing, operators can purchase RNC hardware processing resources, including
CS traffic capacity and PS data throughput, in accordance with their individual
requirements. The purchase of CS traffic capacity and PS data throughput is based on
license. Operators can buy different quantity of capacity licenses. The following table
shows a list of RNC hardware recourses that can be individually purchased by operators.
The CS traffic capacity or PS data throughput used by a user depends on the operator
who provides service for the user.
Normally, an operator sharing a 3G RAN owns a GSM network by itself. To keep service
continuity when a user moves from the 3G network to the operators GSM network, all
the operators GSM neighboring cells should be configured. ZTE RAN allows at most 96
GSM neighboring cells to be configured, and each neighboring cell has an index
(AdjPhyGsmCId). Limited by 3GPP specifications, a maximum of 32 GSM neighboring
cells can be contained in system information. If a cell is configured with more than 32
GSM neighboring cells in IDLE state and non-dedicated state, ZTE RAN selects 32 cells
having the highest priority and puts them in system information to broadcast. In
connection mode, ZTE RAN selects 32 GSM neighboring cells based on the description
in 3.3 ZWF21-30-102 Shared Network Access Control, and sends them to UE for
measurement.
4 Parameters
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
belongs to dedicated
carrier network sharing.
UPlmnSpe
Networ
cFunction.r Used Local This parameter indicates
N/A N/A N/A kplanni
efLocalPlm PLMN Group the Used LocalPlmnGroup
ng
nGroup
User-Defined
The RNC may select a
PLMN
URncFunct PLMN for a UE based on
Selection In Networ
ion.defPlm its IMSI. This parameter 0: False
case of N/A N/A kplanni
nInGwcnIn indicates whether the RNC 1: True
GWCN ng
d supports user-defined
support
PLMN selection.
Indicator
PlmnGroup Networ
Number of This parameter indicates
.AliasPlmn 0-50 N/A 0 kplanni
Alias PLMN the number of Alias PLMN
Num ng
Networ
PlmnGroup Alias Mobile
Alias Mobile Country Code 0..999 N/A N/A kplanni
.AliasMCC Country Code
ng
PlmnGroup
Alias MNC Networ
.AliasMNC Alias MNC BCD Code
BCD Code 2,3 N/A 2 kplanni
BcdCodeL Length
Length ng
en
Networ
PlmnGroup Alias Mobile
Alias Mobile Network Code N/A N/A N/A kplanni
.AliasMNC Network Code
ng
PlmnGroup Networ
Default PLMN
.DefaultPl Default PLMN Indicator 0/1 N/A 0 kplanni
Indicator
mnInd ng
Table 4-2 ZWF21-30-101 RAN Sharing with Dedicated Carrier Parameter List
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
UPlmnSpe
Used This parameter indicates
cFunction.r
LocalPlmnGro the PLMN index of the 0..20 N/A N/A N/A
efLocalPlm
up Network Element (NE).
nGroup
UExternal
Sharing This parameter indicates
RncFunctio
Mobile the sharing MNC of the 0..999 N/A N/A N/A
n.sharingM
Network Code neighboring RNC.
NC
UExternal
Sharing This parameter indicates
RncFunctio
Mobile the sharing MCC of the 0..999 N/A N/A N/A
n.sharingM
Country Code neighboring RNC.
CC
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
0..
This parameter indicates
UExternal Shared MAX_NU
the number of SNACs that
GsmCell.s Network Area M_SNAC N/A N/A N/A
the neighboring cell
nacNum Code Number _PER_G
belongs to.
SMCEL
0..
UExternal This parameter indicates
Shared MAX_NU
UtranCellF the number of SNACs that
Network Area M_SNAC N/A N/A N/A
DD. the neighboring cell
Code Number _PER_G
snacNum belongs to.
SMCEL
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
1:Judgme
nt Based
on
Selected
PLMN
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
UExternal
Sharing This parameter indicates
UtranCellF
Mobile the sharing MNC of the 0..999 N/A N/A N/A
DD.sharing
Network Code neighboring RNC.
MNC
UExternal
Sharing This parameter indicates
UtranCellF
Mobile the sharing MCC of the 0..999 N/A N/A N/A
DD.sharing
Country Code neighboring RNC.
MCC
UExternalE
Sharing This parameter identifies
UtranCellF 0..999
Mobile the MNC for the operator N/A N/A N/A
DD.sharing
Network Code of the shared cell.
MNC
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
DD.sharing MNC BCD of the
MNCLengt neighboring UTRAN cell.
h The MNC contains two or
three digits (09), and this
parameter indicates the
number of digits.
UExternalE
Sharing This parameter identifies
UtranCellT 0..999
Mobile the MNC for the operator N/A N/A N/A
DD.sharing
Network Code of the shared cell.
MNC
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
eShareSwi Switch for the CE shared switch for 1: On
tch Carrier carrier sharing. If this
Sharing parameter is set to 1: On,
every PLMN can reserve
minimal CE percentage in
the CE shared scenario for
carrier sharing. If this
parameter is set to 0: Off,
every PLMN cannot
reserve any CE in the CE
shared scenario for carrier
sharing, and the CE will be
used based on the
First-Arrive-First-Get rule.
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
operator in the case of CE operators
congestion and the CE only
utilization rate can be when CE
improved when CE Resource
resources are not is
congested. congeste
d
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
UIuFlowCtr
IU traffic flow
l.IuFlowCtrl IU traffic flow control type 0,1 N/A 0 N/A
control type
Type
Recom
Parameter Value Default mende
GUI Name Parameter Description Unit
Name Range Value d
Value
Thres threshold 67295
IU PS and CS
UIuFlowCtr 0..10000
traffic mix IU PS and CS traffic mix
l.IuMixLow 0000,429 Kbps 50000 N/A
control low control low threshold
Thres 4967295
threshold
IU PS and CS
UIuFlowCtr 0..20000
traffic mix IU PS and CS traffic mix
l.IuMixHigh 0000,429 Kbps 60000 N/A
control High control High threshold
Thres 4967295
threshold
Because the RAN network sharing related counter is too many, the FG support list only
to distinguish the PLMN statistical measurement type. For details, please refer to the
ZXUR 9000 UMTS (V4.13.10.15) Radio Network Controller Performance Counter Reference or
the ZXUR 9000 UMTS (V3.13.10.15) Radio Network Controller Performance Counter Reference.
6 Engineering Guide
The sharing network technology provides services to multiple operators at the same time
through a physical network. This technology can be used for operators to share the
access network, which is the largest part in network investment to reduce 3G network
investment, enhance the layout speed, and to integrate the access network resources of
different operators, which is particularly important for operators at the early stage. Typical
application scenarios are as follows:
In Gateway Core Network (GWCN) mode, not only RNCs and/or Node Bs are
shared by multiple operators, but also some network elements of the core network
are shared.
In MOCN mode, RNCs and/or Node Bs are shared by multiple operators, whereas
the core networks are not shared.
GWCN mode and MOCN mode determine the CN RANAP message routing mode.
But no matter which mode is used, RNC resources such as CE, transport resources,
carrier frequency, and QoS are shared in accordance with the requirements of
operators.
This procedure describes how to locate the parameters related to this feature in the GUI.
The parameter values on the screenshots in the procedure are for reference only. Refer
to Chapter 4 for the recommended values of the related parameters.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element, and
double-click UMTS logical Function Configuration. Set Shared Network Mode. See
Figure 6-1.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
logical Function Configuration > Link Configuration, and double-click Local
ManagedElement Plmn Information. Set Used LocalPlmnGroup. See Figure 6-2.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element, and
double-click UMTS logical Function Configuration. Set User-Defined PLMN
Selection In case of GWCN support Indicator. See Figure 6-3.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > Plmn
Group Configuration, and double-click PLMN Group. Set Number of Alias PLMN,
Alias Mobile Country Code, Alias MNC BCD Code Length, Alias Mobile Network
Code, and Default PLMN Indicator. See Figure 6-4.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > Link Configuration, and double-click Local
ManagedElement Plmn Information. Set Used LocalPlmnGroup. See Figure 6-5.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > External Resource Configuration, and
double-click External RNC Function. Set the related parameters. See Figure 6-6.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > External Resource Configuration > External RNC
Function, and double-click External UTRAN Cell. Set the related parameters. See
Figure 6-7.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > External Resource Configuration, and
double-click External GSM Cell. Set the related parameters. See Figure 6-8.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element, and
double-click UMTS logical Function Configuration. Set Target Cell Judgment
Strategy for Access/Handover Algorithm in Shared Network. See Figure 6-9.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > External Resource Configuration > External RNC
Function, and double-click External UTRAN Cell. Set the related parameters. See
Figure 6-10.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > External Resource Configuration, and
double-click External GSM Cell. Set the related parameters. See Figure 6-11.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > Link Configuration > Local Managed Element
Plmn Information, and double-click Logic Iub Link Configuration. Set Minimal
percent of CE can be used by the PLMN. See Figure 6-13.
Figure 6-13 Configuring the Minimal percent of CE can be used by the PLMN
Parameter
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > Link Configuration, and double-click Iub Link. Set
CE Share Switch for Carrier Sharing and Share Mode of CE Resource for
Multi-Operators. See Figure 6-14 and Figure 6-15.
Figure 6-14 Configuring the CE Share Switch for Carrier Sharing Parameter
Figure 6-15 Configuring the CE Share Switch for Carrier Sharing Parameter
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In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > Transport
Network > Transmission Path Group, and double-click PLMN Configuration of Path
Group. Set Used PLMN Group and Ratio of occupied private bandwidth of Path
Group by operator. See Figure 6-16.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > Transport
Network > User Plane Service Configuration, and double-click Service IP
Configuration. Set Whether IP address support all PLMNs and Used Local Plmn
Group. See Figure 6-17.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > System
Global Configuration > System Function, and double-click UDP Port Configuration.
Set System Mode, Plmn Index, Application Type of IP address, and Multiple of UDP
port. See Figure 6-18.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > Link Configuration > Local Managed Element
PLMN Information > Logical Iub Link, and double-click Iub Transmission Path. Set
Used PLMN Configuration of Path Group. See Figure 6-19.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > Link Configuration > Local Managed Element
PLMN Information > Logical MGW Link, and double-click MGW Transmission Path.
Set Used PLMN Configuration of Path Group. See Figure 6-20.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > Link Configuration > Adjacent ManagedElement
PLMN Information > Logical Iur Link, and double-click Iur Transmission Path. Set
Used PLMN Configuration of Path Group. See Figure 6-21.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > Link Configuration > Local Managed Element
PLMN Information > Logical Iups Link Group > Logical Iups Link, and double-click
Iups Transmission Path. Set Used PLMN Configuration of Path Group. See Figure
6-22.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > Link Configuration > Local Managed Element
Plmn Information, and double-click Flow control of Iu Interface. Set the related
parameters. See Figure 6-23.
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In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > Plmn
Group Configuration, and double-click PLMN Group. Set Mobile Country Code, MNC
BCD Code Length, Mobile Network Code, and Default PLMN Indicator. See Figure
6-24. The PLMN Index parameter is automatically generated by the OMC, so it is not
displayed in this capture.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > PLMN
Group, and double-click Local PLMN Group. Set Used PLMN Group. See Figure 6-25.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > Link Configuration > UMTS Logical Function
Configuration > Link Configuration, and double-click Adjacent ManagedElement
PLMN Information. Set Used PLMN Group. See Figure 6-26.
In the configuration resource tree, select Modify Area > Managed Element > UMTS
Logical Function Configuration > Link Configuration, and double-click Local
ManagedElement Plmn Information. Set Used LocalPlmnGroup. See Figure 6-27.
Table 6-2 Feature Validation Procedure - RAN Sharing with Dedicated Carrier
1. UE1 makes a voice call to PSTN/UE2 and move the UE1 from
cell1 to cell2 to trigger handover to cell2.
Test Steps
2. UE1 makes a voice call to PSTN/UE2 and move the UE1 from
cell1 to cell3 to trigger handover to cell3.
Expected
In step 8 and 13, the query results are correct.
Result
Prerequisit and Cell 3 and Cell 2 are adjacent cells over the Iur interface with
e different coverage.
5. RNC2 acts as an SRNC, which has two Iur transmission paths:
PATH 3 for PLMN1 and PATH4 for PLMN2. The bandwidth of the
two paths are different.
6. The timer of Relocation Delay for PS Service is large enough to
hold the UE on the Iur interface.
7. The UE resides in cell3 in idle mode, and background
MBR2048kbps/2048kbps (DL/UL) is subscribed in HLR at first.
0xFF: No
URncFunction. Shared Network
Shared 0xFF
sharedNetMode Mode
Network
None
None
Minimal percent of CE
MinCEPercent[DBS_RR_MAX_NU
can be used by the 0 0
M_SHARED_PLMN_PER_CELL
PLMN
None
None
None
None
IU traffic flow
UIuFlowCtrl. IuFlowCtrlType 0 0
control type
None
None
For the description and configuration of these parameters, refer to Chapter 6.2.
RNC resources, such as CE, transport, carrier frequency, and QoS, are shared in
accordance with the different sharing requirements of the operators.
None
7 Abbreviation
Abbreviation Full Name
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3GPP 3 Generation Partnership Project
CE Channel Element
CN Core Network
CS Circuit Switch
DL Down Link
PS Packet Switch
UL Up Link
LA Location Area
MS Mobile Station
RA Routing Area
8 Reference Document
[1]ZXUR 9000 UMTS (V4.13.10.15) Radio Network Controller Radio Parameter
Reference
[3]ZXUR 9000 UMTS (V4.13.10.15) Radio Network Controller Radio Counter Reference