Agilent E6474A

Wireless Network
Optimization Platform
Technical Overview UMTS
HSPA+

Troubleshoot and optimize UMTS/HSDPA/

HSUPA/HSPA+ wireless networks with a
comprehensive, flexible solution.

The Agilent E6474A Drive Test solution enables wireless service

providers and network equipment manufacturers to efficiently
deploy and optimize today’s increasingly complex wireless voice and
data networks. A single flexible user interface spans all the most
popular wireless technologies used globally.
Agilent’s market leading drive test solution encompasses all the
key measurements you need to optimize and troubleshoot your
UMTS,HSUPA, HSDPA and HSPA+ networks. A broad range of
handset terminals are supported, together with Agilent’s industry
leading measurement receiver technology giving you the ultimate
toolkit to solve your HSPA and UMTS network problems. GPRS
and GSM measurements are also provided as part of the UMTS
measurements package. Refer to the GSM/GPRS technical
overview for more information (5989-5722EN).
Key Features UMTS Measurements Overview Network Info
• Wide range of handset terminals Cell ID
supported. Handset Terminal Measurements RNC ID
• Up to 4 handsets supported on a single RRC, NAS Protocol Message MNC, MCC, RAC
PC. Decodes Carrier RSSI
• Industry leading data test support CPICH Status Transmit Power
• Open architecture for post processing. UMTS Active Set RLC Statistics
• Broadest range of measurements UMTS Neighbour Set
supported for data testing. Scrambling Codes RLC Throughput
• Fast, accurate receiver measurements. CPICH Ec/No BLER
• Fully scalable solution from Receiver or CPICH Delay Spread RACH / PRACH Parameters Report
Phone to full combo. CPICH RSCP
Signal to Interference
RRC State
Key Benefits GMM State Measurements
• Platform stability – Improved user MM State Actual SIR
productivity Target SIR
Cell State
• Project files allow easy sharing of test Inter RAT
configurations – Improve consistency UARFCN
of collected results MM State GSM Neighbour Measurements
• Easy to use – customize the GUI to RRC State
visualize data exactly how you need it
Call State
– Maximize your efficiency in detecting UMTS Mobile Forcing Functions
and isolating problems Active, Idle, Init
• Click’n’Sync visualization simplifies
(Handset Dependant)
troubleshooting – Find problems faster! Ignore Cell Barring
• Single platform that can expand as Band Lock (UMTS/GSM)
your needs increase – Lowers your Sector Lock (UARFCN/SC)
cost of ownership
• High accuracy RF measurements -
Reduces measurement uncertainty.
• Freedom of choice for post processing
tools.

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HSUPA Measurement Overview HSUPA Charts & Graphs PDU Size Info
Happy Bit Status Chart and Histogram Logical Channel Info
HSUPA E-DPCH Configuration E-TFCI Usage Histogram
HS UL DPCCH Present E-TFCI Reference Table HSPA+ Measurement Overview
TTI in Use HSUPA Payload Reason Graph
Power Offset E-DPCCH/DPCCH HSUPA Throughput HSPA+ Decode Status
Initial Serving Grant Total EUL HARQ Throughput
HSUPA Power Headroom 64 QAM In Use
Grant Type MIMO Status CQI
Two, Three Step Index HSUPA Serving Grant
SCCH Transport Statistics
Max Supported UE Tx Power SCCH CRC Statistics
Highest Supported Spreading HSDPA Measurement Overview
Factor HSPA+ MAC Config
Highest Derived Spreading Factor Handset Terminal Measurements
Logical Channel Type
HS enabled Logical Channel Mode
HSUPA EUL Configuration
MAC-d Statistics
TTI in use HSDPA Rake Finger Measurements MAC-ehs Status
OVSF Code in use Scrambling Code
Primary E-RNTI Finger State HSPA+ Rake Finger Information
Secondary E-RNTI Lock State CPICH Diversity Energy
For each EUL Cell CPICH Energy CPICH Total Energy
Primary SC Cell Index
Serving Cell Indication HARQ Statistics Number of Paths
DPCH Channel Process ID Number of Fingers
RG Combination Index Received Bits Finger Lock Status
HICH OVSF Code Block Errors Finger State
HSUPA Total E-DCH Buffer Status Received bit rate per process HSDPA Service Availability
Downlink Throughput HSUPA Service Availability
Average Scheduled Buffer Status BLER MBMS Serving Cell
Average Non-Scheduled Buffer MIMO Service Availability
Status DPCCH Summary TX Diversity Info
TEBS Value Average CQI
%Valid CQI HSPA+ SCCH Info
HSUPA HARQ Performance
%ACK, %NAK, %DTX HS-SCCH Order
Total Throughput Per HARQ HS-SCCH Type
Process HSDPA Decode Status HS-SCCH Statistics
Effective Total Throughput for SCCH Demod Status
combined SCCH Validity HSPA+ SCCH Raw Info
HARQ Processes HARQ Process ID HARQ Info
HSUPA BLER Performance Modulation Scheme Transmission Statistics
Transport Block Size Transport Block Statistics
% New Tx as portion of total DSCH Status Transport Block Size
transmissions Modulation Type
% Re-Tx as portion of total HSDPA MAC Configuration
transmissions Number of flows (1-8)
% DTX as portion of total
transmissions MAC D Flow Info
EUL BLER
HS Queue Info
EUL Residual BLER
No. of MAC-e resets

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Agilent Receiver Measurements
In the multi-format environment of today’s
wireless networks it is essential to equip
your RF engineers with the right tools.
Tools that help them quickly establish and
maintain the planned coverage and quality
of your network.
Multiple technology and multi-band
measurement support in a single receiver
unit, combined with Agilent’s E6474A
Wireless Network Optimization Platform
delivers market leading performance.
• Fast, accurate, network-independent
RF measurements for optimization and
troubleshooting tasks both in the field
and in the lab.
• Multi-band (uplink/downlink, up to
four RF bands) and multi-technology
operation in a single compact hardware
package
• In-built 12-channel GPS (Optional
50-channel) for accurate location
measurements
• Software-upgradeable hardware
platform for extended product life
• Integral 4-port USB 2.0 hub enabling up
to four USB devices with charging.
• Combine with the Agilent E6474A
Wireless Network Optimization
Platform for drivetest, service testing,
competitive benchmarking and RF
troubleshooting.
Application Measurements
Measurements include:
• Spectrum Analyzer
• CW Power
• Channel Power
• GSM BCH Analysis
• GSM Interference Analysis
• WCDMA-UMTS Scrambling Code
Analysis
For full details and specifications of
the Agilent W1314A Receiver refer to
the Agilent W1314A Data Sheet (5989-
7970EN).
E6474A Wireless Network
Optimization Platform Options
E6474A #010 Multiple phone
measurements license
E6474A #030 Indoor mapping license
E6474A #040 MapX mapping license
E6474A #050 Receiver addition to phone
measurements license
E6474A #055 Receiver only measurement
license
E6474A #300 UMTS Phone
measurements license
E6474A #325 UMTS to HSDPA phone
measurement upgrade license
E6474A #326 UMTS to HSUPA Phone
measurement upgrade license
E6474A #625 GPRS to UMTS Phone
measurements update license
E6474A #635 EDGE measurements
upgrade license
E6474A #744 Video streaming with MOS
option
Data Test Capabilities
Agilent’s data test capabilites ensure
that you can measure and optimize the
performance
of your 2G, 3G and 4G networks. Included
with the phone license, the integrated
sequencer supports:
• Ping and Traceroute – basic
connectivity verification
• Command line test – Connect to an
iPerf server (customer provided) for
TCP and/or
• UDP packet testing
• FTP Put test - to test uplink throughput
• FTP Get test - to test downlink
throughput
Post Processing and Reporting
Agilent’s open approach to post
processing allows you the maximum
flexibility in analysis
of the collected data.
You can choose:
• In-tool playback
• Analysis reports
• Flexible user-defined export to Map
Info or Excel
• The Industry’s broadest selection
of third party post processing tool
support.
Note: UMTS and HSDPA Measurements
are handset terminal dependent. Not
every handset is capable of supplying all
the measurements listed.
This information is subject to change
without notice.
© Agilent Technologies, Inc. 2009
Printed in UK, August 6, 2009
5989-5735EN