Auto Neighbor Group Configuration (ERAN15.1 - 01)

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Auto Neighbor Group Configuration

Feature Parameter Description
Issue 01
Date 2019-06-06
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Description Contents
Contents
1 Change History.............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 eRAN15.1 01 (2019-06-06)............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 eRAN15.1 Draft A (2019-01-05)................................................................................................................................... 1
2 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 3

2.1 General Statements......................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Applicable RAT.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 Features in This Document.............................................................................................................................................3
3 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 5
4 Automatic Setting of Overlap Indicators for Neighboring Cells.........................................6
4.1 Principles........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.1.1 Process......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.1.2 Automatic Configuration of Overlap Indicators in Macro-Macro Networking Scenarios..........................................8
4.1.2.1 MR Collection.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.2.1.1 Operations in a Measurement Period.....................................................................................................................8
4.1.2.1.2 Additional Measurement....................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.2.2 Coverage Relationship Evaluation......................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.2.3 Decision-Making.................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.2.4 Configuration Execution.........................................................................................................................................11
4.1.2.5 Sleep State...............................................................................................................................................................11
4.1.3 Automatic Configuration of Overlap Indicators in a HetNet.................................................................................... 12
4.1.3.1 Automatic Configuration of Overlap Indicators for Micro Cells........................................................................... 12
4.1.3.2 Automatic Configuration of Overlap Indicators for Micro Cell Groups................................................................14
4.1.4 Example..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 Network Analysis......................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.1 Benefits...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2.2 Impacts.......................................................................................................................................................................16
4.3 Requirements................................................................................................................................................................ 16
4.3.1 Licenses..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3.2 Software.....................................................................................................................................................................17
4.3.3 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.3.4 Others.........................................................................................................................................................................18
4.4 Operation and Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................18
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4.4.1 Data Configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.4.1.1 Data Preparation..................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.4.1.2 Using MML Commands......................................................................................................................................... 21
4.4.1.3 Using the CME....................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.4.2 Activation Verification.............................................................................................................................................. 22
4.4.3 Network Monitoring.................................................................................................................................................. 23
5 Automatic Setting of SCell Blind Configuration Flags....................................................... 24

5.1 Principles...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.1.1 Process....................................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.1.2 MR Collection........................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.2.1 Operations in a Measurement Period......................................................................................................................26
5.1.2.2 Additional Measurement........................................................................................................................................ 27
5.1.3 Coverage Relationship Evaluation............................................................................................................................ 28
5.1.4 Decision-Making and Configuration Execution........................................................................................................28
5.1.5 Sleep State................................................................................................................................................................. 29
5.2 Network Analysis......................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.2.1 Benefits...................................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.2.2 Impacts.......................................................................................................................................................................29
5.3 Requirements................................................................................................................................................................ 30
5.3.1 Licenses..................................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.3.2 Software.....................................................................................................................................................................30
5.3.3 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.3.4 Others.........................................................................................................................................................................31
5.4 Operation and Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................31
5.4.1 Data Configuration.................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.4.1.1 Data Preparation..................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.4.1.2 Using MML Commands......................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4.1.3 Using the CME....................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4.2 Activation Verification.............................................................................................................................................. 33
5.4.3 Network Monitoring.................................................................................................................................................. 34
6 Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 35
7 Counters........................................................................................................................................ 36
8 Glossary......................................................................................................................................... 37
9 Reference Documents................................................................................................................. 38
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Description 1 Change History
1 Change History
This chapter describes changes not included in the "Parameters", "Counters", "Glossary", and
"Reference Documents" chapters. These changes include:
l Technical changes
Changes in functions and their corresponding parameters
l Editorial changes
Improvements or revisions to the documentation
1.1 eRAN15.1 01 (2019-06-06)

This issue does not include any changes.
1.2 eRAN15.1 Draft A (2019-01-05)

This issue introduces the following changes to eRAN13.1 02 (2018-08-27).
Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Change RAT Base Station Model
Optimized the decision- None FDD l 3900 and 5900 series

making of the "automatic base stations
setting of SCell blind l DBS3900 LampSite
configuration flags" and DBS5900
function as follows: The LampSite
eNodeB configures the
SCell blind configuration l BTS3912E
flag only for the l BTS3911E
neighboring cell with the
highest coverage overlap
percentage for each
frequency. For details, see
5.1.4 Decision-Making
and Configuration
Execution.
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Description 1 Change History
Editorial Changes
Revised descriptions in this document.

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Description 2 About This Document
2 About This Document
2.1 General Statements

Purpose
This document is intended to acquaint readers with:
l The technical principles of features and their related parameters

l The scenarios where these features are used, the benefits they provide, and the impact
they have on networks and functions
l Requirements of the operating environment that must be met before feature activation
l Parameter configuration required for feature activation, verification of feature activation,
and monitoring of feature performance
NOTE
This document only provides guidance for feature activation. Feature deployment and feature
gains depend on the specifics of the network scenario where the feature is deployed. To achieve
the desired gains, contact Huawei professional service engineers.
Software Interfaces
Any parameters, alarms, counters, or managed objects (MOs) described in this document
apply only to the corresponding software release. For future software releases, refer to the
corresponding updated product documentation.
2.2 Applicable RAT

This document applies to FDD.
2.3 Features in This Document

This document describes the following FDD features.

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Description 2 About This Document
Feature ID Feature Name Section
LOFD-110219 Auto Neighbor Group 4 Automatic Setting of Overlap

Configuration Indicators for Neighboring Cells
5 Automatic Setting of SCell

Blind Configuration Flags

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Description 3 Overview
3 Overview
Auto Neighbor Group Configuration (ANGC) enables the eNodeB to collect measurement
reports (MRs) from UEs on the network, analyze the MRs, evaluate the overlap relationships
between cells, and automatically set related attributes in the neighbor relationships. This
reduces the time for manual parameter configurations and improves the operation and
maintenance efficiency.
The related attributes set in the neighbor relationships by ANGC can be used for reference
only when the number of MRs collected by the eNodeB reaches a specified threshold.
This document covers the following functions:
l Automatic setting of overlap indicators for neighboring cells
This function enables the eNodeB to automatically set
EutranInterFreqNCell.OverlapInd in inter-frequency networking scenarios, facilitating
the use of mobility load balancing (MLB) functions.
l Automatic setting of SCell blind configuration flags
This function enables the eNodeB to automatically set
CaGroupSCellCfg.SCellBlindCfgFlag in carrier aggregation (CA) scenarios,
facilitating the use of CA functions.
The eNodeB uses additional measurement to ensure sufficient MRs. When MRs required by a
function are insufficient, the eNodeB will deliver additional measurement configurations to
UEs, instructing them to measure neighboring cells with the strongest signal strength. The
UEs will then send MRs to the eNodeB. The eNodeB stops delivering additional
measurement configurations when it has received enough MRs.
In this document, the original measurement is called common measurement and the
measurement result is called common MR. The strongest-cell measurement triggered by the
eNodeB is called additional measurement and the measurement result is called additional MR.

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Auto Neighbor Group Configuration Feature Parameter 4 Automatic Setting of Overlap Indicators for Neighboring
Description Cells
4 Automatic Setting of Overlap Indicators for

Neighboring Cells
4.1 Principles
4.1.1 Process
To enable automatic configuration of EutranInterFreqNCell.OverlapInd, the
OverlapIndAutoSwitch option of the CellAlgoSwitch.MlbAutoGroupSwitch parameter
must be selected.
Figure 4-1 shows the configuration process.

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Description Cells
Figure 4-1 Process of automatic setting of overlap indicators for neighboring cells
l After the function enters sleep state, it will be restarted immediately when any of the
following occurs:
– The value of the CellMlbAutoGroup.StatPeriod parameter is changed.
– The OverlapIndAutoSwitch option of the CellAlgoSwitch.MlbAutoGroupSwitch
parameter is selected again.

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Description Cells
– The OverlapIndAutoSwitch option of the CellAlgoSwitch.MlbAutoGroupSwitch

parameter is selected at cell reestablishment.
– The MicroOverlapIndSwitch and MicroGroupOverlapIndSwitch options of the
CellAlgoSwitch.MlbAutoGroupSwitch parameter are reselected when the
OverlapIndAutoSwitch option of the CellAlgoSwitch.MlbAutoGroupSwitch
parameter is selected.
l After the function enters sleep state, if inter-frequency neighboring cells have been
added to or removed from the serving cell and CellMlbAutoGroup.SleepPeriod has
timed out, the function will be restarted. This mechanism prevents the function from
being frequently restarted while neighbor relationships are being changed.
4.1.2 Automatic Configuration of Overlap Indicators in Macro-

Macro Networking Scenarios
4.1.2.1 MR Collection
4.1.2.1.1 Operations in a Measurement Period

When the EutranInterFreqNCell.CtrlMode parameter has been set to AUTO_MODE for a
neighboring cell, MRs related to this cell will be collected. That is, the function takes effect
on this cell. When this parameter has been set to MANUAL_MODE for a neighboring cell,
MRs related to this cell will not be collected. That is, the function does not take effect on this
cell.
After the end of the measurement period specified by CellMlbAutoGroup.StatPeriod, the
eNodeB evaluates the number of collected MRs.
l If the number of collected MRs reaches the threshold specified by
CellMlbAutoGroup.OverlapIndAutoSampleNum, the eNodeB will proceed to evaluate
the coverage relationship. For details, see 4.1.2.2 Coverage Relationship Evaluation.
l If the number of collected MRs does not reach the configured threshold, the eNodeB will
extend a measurement period of the same length and continue to collect MRs.
– If CellMlbAutoGroup.AddedMeasCfg is set to ALLOWED, the eNodeB will
initiate additional measurements in the extended period. For details, see 4.1.2.1.2
Additional Measurement.
– If CellMlbAutoGroup.AddedMeasCfg is set to NOT_ALLOWED, the eNodeB
will not initiate additional measurements in the extended period but continue to
collect common MRs.
To trigger common MR collection, any of the following conditions must be met:
l Adaptive CA is enabled and blind SCell configuration is disabled as follows:
– The FreqCfgSwitch and AdpCaSwitch options of the
ENodeBAlgoSwitch.CaAlgoSwitch parameter are both selected.
– No CaGroupSCellCfg MO is configured for any cell on the carrier identified by
the SccFreqCfg.SccDlEarfcn parameter, or the
CaGroupSCellCfg.ScellBlindCfgFlag parameter is set to FALSE.
For details about the parameter functions, see Carrier Aggregation.
l Connected-mode MLB is enabled as follows:
– The InterFreqMlbSwitch or InterFreqBlindMlbSwitch option of the
CellAlgoSwitch.MlbAlgoSwitch parameter is selected.

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Description Cells
– The CellMLB.MlbTriggerMode parameter is set to PRB_ONLY or

UE_NUMBER_ONLY, and SynchronizedUE is selected for
CellMLB.InterFreqUeTrsfType.
For details about the parameter functions, see Intra-RAT Mobility Load Balancing.
l Service-based inter-frequency handovers are activated. That is, the
ServiceBasedInterFreqHoSwitch option of the ENodeBAlgoSwitch.HoAlgoSwitch
parameter and the SrvBasedInterFreqHoSw option of the
CellAlgoSwitch.HoAllowedSwitch parameter are both selected. For details about the
parameter functions, see Mobility Management in Connected Mode.
l Inter-frequency handovers based on eMBMS service interest indication are activated.
That is, the SERVICECONTINUITYSWITCH option of the
CellMBMSCfg.MBMSServiceSwitch parameter is selected. For details about the
parameter functions, see eMBMS.
MRs are collected for the following events:

l Inter-frequency measurement event A4 for CA
l Any of the following events with the RSRP value of the best cell being greater than or
equal to the threshold for inter-frequency measurement events triggered by MLB
(InterFreqHoGroup.InterFreqLoadBasedHoA4ThdRSRP +
EutranInterNFreq.IfMlbThdRsrpOffset):
– Inter-frequency measurement event A4 for MLB
– Inter-frequency measurement event A4 or A5 for service-based inter-frequency
handovers
– Inter-frequency measurement event A4 or A5 for inter-frequency handovers based
on MBMS interest indication
– Strongest-cell measurement event for an additional measurement or fast ANR
4.1.2.1.2 Additional Measurement

When CellMlbAutoGroup.AddedMeasCfg is set to ALLOWED, the eNodeB can start
additional measurements in the extended period and instruct UEs to report MRs. For details
about additional measurement, see 3 Overview.
l If the number of accumulated MR samples has reached the threshold specified by
CellMlbAutoGroup.OverlapIndAutoSampleNum when the extended period ends, the
eNodeB stops additional measurements and proceeds to evaluate the coverage
relationship.
l If the number of accumulated MR samples has not yet reached the configured threshold
when the extended period ends, the eNodeB will not evaluate the coverage relationship.
The function enters sleep state and waits to be triggered again. For details, see 4.1.2.5
Sleep State.
Additional measurements are performed only for UEs that are newly admitted to the cell or
that have been handed over to the cell. The following restrictions apply:
l For VoIP UEs, additional measurements are not performed. If a non-VoIP UE for which
additional measurements are being performed initiates a VoIP service and a QCI 1 bearer
is then set up, the eNodeB determines whether to cancel the UE's additional
measurements based on the GlobalProcSwitch.VoipWithGapMode parameter value.
l For CA UEs, the eNodeB determines whether to perform additional measurements based
on the ANR.CaUeChoseMode parameter value.

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– ANR.FastAnrIntraRatMeasUeNum, which specifies the maximum number of UEs

that are allowed to perform measurements simultaneously
– ANR.FastAnrIntraRatUeNumThd, which specifies the maximum number of UEs
that are allowed to perform measurements per minute
– ANR.FastAnrRprtInterval, which specifies the interval at which UEs report
additional MRs
If additional measurements are required but the number of times that additional measurements
should be triggered on the network is expected to be as less as possible, the following
methods can be adopted:
l Set CellMlbAutoGroup.StatPeriod to a larger value.
l Set CellMlbAutoGroup.OverlapIndAutoSampleNum to a smaller value.
4.1.2.2 Coverage Relationship Evaluation

At the end of each regular or extended measurement period, the eNodeB checks the number
of MRs that have been collected for a potential target E-UTRAN frequency for MLB. If the
number is greater than or equal to the value of
CellMlbAutoGroup.OverlapIndAutoSampleNum, the eNodeB evaluates the percentage of
overlap between the serving cell and each inter-frequency neighboring cell on the frequency
and determines whether to reset overlap indicators for the neighboring cells based on the
evaluation results. For details, see 4.1.2.3 Decision-Making.
Percentage of overlap between an inter-frequency neighboring cell and the serving cell =
(Number of MRs in which the inter-frequency neighboring cell ranks first/Total number of
MR samples about neighboring cells on the frequency) x 100%
For example:
Table 4-1 lists the MR samples about cells on a neighboring E-UTRAN frequency that can be
used as a target frequency for MLB.
Table 4-1 MR samples about cells on a neighboring E-UTRAN frequency that can be used as
a target frequency for MLB
Inter-Frequency Sample 1 (UE 1) Sample 2 (UE 2) Sample 3 (UE 3)

Neighboring Cell
Order in a Report
1 cell 1 cell 2 cell 3
According to Table 4-1, the percentage of overlap between the serving cell and cell 1, cell 2,
cell 3, or cell 4 can be calculated. Table 4-2 lists the percentages of overlap between them.

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Description Cells
Table 4-2 Overlap percentage evaluation result

Inter-Frequency Number of MRs Overlap Percentage
Neighboring Cell in Which a
Neighboring Cell
Ranks First
cell 1 1 1/3 x 100%
cell 2 1 1/3 x 100%
cell 3 1 1/3 x 100%
cell 4 0 0/3 x 100%
4.1.2.3 Decision-Making
If the overlap percentage of an inter-frequency neighboring cell for which the overlap
indicator (EutranInterFreqNCell.OverlapInd) has not been set is greater than or equal to the
value of CellMlbAutoGroup.OverlapIndAddThd, the eNodeB determines that the overlap
indicator should be set to Yes for this neighboring cell.
If the overlap percentage of an inter-frequency neighboring cell for which the overlap
indicator has been set is less than the value of CellMlbAutoGroup.OverlapIndDelThd, the
eNodeB determines that the overlap indicator should be set to No for this neighboring cell.
4.1.2.4 Configuration Execution

Configurations are executed only for neighboring cells whose
EutranInterFreqNCell.CtrlMode is set to AUTO_MODE. If this parameter is set to
MANUAL_MODE, the eNodeB does not execute the configurations.
The execution of these configurations is controlled by CellMlbAutoGroup.OptMode, which
can be set to FREE or CONTROLLED.
l If this parameter is set to FREE, the eNodeB can automatically set
EutranInterFreqNCell.OverlapInd after the decision takes effect.
l If this parameter is set to CONTROLLED, the eNodeB sends the decision result as
modification advice to the U2020 after the decision takes effect. On the menu bar of the
U2020, choose LTE MLB. The LTE MLB tab page is displayed. The eNodeB sets
EutranInterFreqNCell.OverlapInd only after manual acknowledgment.
After the configuration execution is completed, the function enters sleep state and waits to be
triggered again. For details about the sleep state, see 4.1.2.5 Sleep State.
4.1.2.5 Sleep State

The eNodeB does not collect MRs, evaluate coverage relationships, make configuration
decisions, or execute configurations when the function is in sleep state.
If CellMlbAutoGroup.SleepPeriod is set to 65535, automatic configuration of overlap
indicators will never enter sleep state. The eNodeB will continue to periodically collect MRs,
evaluate coverage relationships, make configuration decisions, and execute configurations. In
this situation, additional measurements are not recommended.

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Description Cells
4.1.3 Automatic Configuration of Overlap Indicators in a HetNet

The technical descriptions of automatic configuration of overlap indicators in a HetNet are
similar to those in macro-macro networking scenarios. For details, see Table 4-3.
Table 4-3 Technical descriptions of automatic configuration of overlap indicators in a HetNet

Serving Cell Inter-Frequency Technical Description
(Macro/Micro) Neighboring Cell
(Macro/Micro)
Macro cell Micro cell For details, see the following

sections:
l 4.1.3.1 Automatic
Configuration of Overlap
Indicators for Micro Cells
l 4.1.3.2 Automatic
Indicators for Micro Cell
Groups
Micro cell Macro cell The technical descriptions are the

same as those in macro-macro
networking scenarios. For details,
see 4.1.2 Automatic
Indicators in Macro-Macro
Networking Scenarios.
Micro cell Micro cell The technical descriptions are the

same as those in macro-macro
networking scenarios. For details,
see 4.1.2 Automatic
Indicators in Macro-Macro
Networking Scenarios.
4.1.3.1 Automatic Configuration of Overlap Indicators for Micro Cells

After the OverlapIndAutoSwitch and MicroOverlapIndSwitch options of the
CellAlgoSwitch.MlbAutoGroupSwitch parameter are selected, if a micro cell detects that it is
almost completely within the coverage area of a macro cell, the micro cell can proactively
request the macro cell to configure an overlap indicator.
In this scenario, the micro cell collects MRs, evaluates the coverage relationship, and makes
decisions. Then, it instructs the macro cell to configure EutranInterFreqNCell.OverlapInd.
Figure 4-2 shows automatic configuration of the overlap indicator.

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Figure 4-2 Automatic configuration of an overlap indicator for a micro cell
Table 4-4 describes the process.
Table 4-4 Automatic configuration of an overlap indicator for a micro cell

No. Procedure Performed By Description
1 Function activation Macro and The function is enabled when the

micro cells OverlapIndAutoSwitch and
MicroOverlapIndSwitch options
of the
CellAlgoSwitch.MlbAutoGroupS
witch parameter are both selected.
After the function is enabled, the
macro cell adds or deletes
EutranInterFreqN-
Cell.OverlapInd for the macro-
micro neighbor relationship only
when receiving a notification from
the micro cell.
2 MR collection Micro cell For details, see 4.1.2.1 MR

Collection.
3 Coverage relationship Micro cell For details, see 4.1.2.2 Coverage

evaluation Relationship Evaluation.

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4 Decision-making Micro cell Each micro cell makes decisions

based on the collected MRs. For
each neighboring macro cell that
meets the requirement, the micro
cell instructs the macro cell to set
the overlap indicator
(EutranInterFreqN-
Cell.OverlapInd) for the micro
cell.
l If the overlap indicator has not
been set and the percentage of
overlap between the two
neighboring cells is greater
than or equal to the value of
CellMlbAutoGroup.MicroOv
erlapIndAddThd, the macro
cell adds the overlap indicator
and sets it to Yes.
l If the overlap indicator has
been set with the value of YES
and the percentage of overlap
between the two neighboring
cells is less than the value of
CellMlbAutoGroup.MicroOv
erlapIndDelThd, the macro
cell deletes the overlap
indicator.
5 Configuration Macro cell For details, see 4.1.2.4

execution Configuration Execution.
4.1.3.2 Automatic Configuration of Overlap Indicators for Micro Cell Groups

After the OverlapIndAutoSwitch and MicroGroupOverlapIndSwitch options of the
CellAlgoSwitch.MlbAutoGroupSwitch parameter are both selected, if multiple micro
neighboring cells are within the coverage area of a macro cell, the macro cell regards all the
inter-frequency micro cells on the same frequency as one micro cell group.
In this scenario, after collecting MRs, the macro cell evaluates the coverage relationships and
makes decisions for the micro cell group, and configures EutranInterFreqNCell.OverlapInd
for all micro cells in the group. Figure 4-3 shows automatic configuration of overlap
indicators for a micro cell group.

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Description Cells
Figure 4-3 Automatic configuration of overlap indicators for a micro cell group
Table 4-5 describes the process.
Table 4-5 Automatic configuration of overlap indicators for a micro cell group
1 Function activation Macro cell The function is enabled when the

OverlapIndAutoSwitch and
MicroGroupOverlapIndSwitch
options of the
witch parameter are both selected.
When the MicroOverlapInd-
Switch and MicroGroupOverla-
pIndSwitch options of the
witch parameter are both selected
for a macro cell, automatic
configuration of overlap indicators
takes effect for the micro cells, but
not the micro cell group.
2 MR collection Macro cell For details, see 4.1.2.1 MR

Collection.
3 Coverage relationship Macro cell For details, see 4.1.2.2 Coverage

evaluation Relationship Evaluation.
4 Decision-making Macro cell For details, see 4.1.2.3 Decision-

Making.
5 Configuration Macro cell For details, see 4.1.2.4

execution Configuration Execution.
4.1.4 Example
Figure 4-4 provides an example of using the function in macro-macro networking scenarios.

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Description Cells
Figure 4-4 Example of automatic setting of overlap indicators for neighboring cells
4.2 Network Analysis
4.2.1 Benefits
None
4.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
None
Function Impacts
None
4.3 Requirements

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Description Cells
4.3.1 Licenses
RAT Feature ID Feature Name Model Sales Unit
FDD LOFD-110219 Auto Neighbor LT1SMLBAGC Per Cell

Group 00
Configuration
4.3.2 Software
Before activating this function, ensure that its prerequisite functions have been activated and
mutually exclusive functions have been deactivated. For detailed operations, see the relevant
feature documents.
Prerequisite Functions
RAT Function Function Reference Description
Name Switch
FDD PRB-usage- InterFreqMlb Intra-RAT Any of these

based Switch of the Mobility Load functions must
connected mode CellAlgoSwitc Balancing be enabled if
load h.MlbAlgoSwit the eNodeB, as
equalization ch parameter required by the
and the function
CellMLB.MlbT "automatic
riggerMode configuration of
parameter with overlap
the value of indicators for
PRB_ONLY neighboring
cells", needs to
FDD User-number- InterFreqMlb Intra-RAT continue
based Switch of the Mobility Load collecting MRs
connected mode CellAlgoSwitc Balancing proactively
load h.MlbAlgoSwit reported by
equalization ch parameter UEs when the
and the CellMlbAutoG
CellMLB.MlbT roup.AddedMe
riggerMode asCfg
parameter with parameter is set
the value of to
UE_NUMBER NOT_ALLOW
_ONLY ED.

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Description Cells

Name Switch
FDD Service-based ServiceBasedI Mobility

inter-frequency nterFreqHoSw Management in
handover itch of the Connected
ENodeBAlgoS Mode
witch.HoAlgoS
witch parameter
and
SrvBasedInter
FreqHoSw of
the
CellAlgoSwitc
h.HoAllowedS
witch parameter
FDD eMBMS service CellMBMSCfg eMBMS

continuity .MBMSService
Switch
Mutually Exclusive Functions

None
4.3.3 Hardware
Base Station Models
Automatic setting of overlap indicators for micro cell groups in HetNet scenarios is supported
only by the following base station models:
l 3900 and 5900 series base stations
l DBS3900 LampSite and DBS5900 LampSite
Other functions are supported by all base station models.
Boards
No requirements
RF Modules
No requirements
4.3.4 Others
None
4.4 Operation and Maintenance

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Description Cells
4.4.1 Data Configuration
4.4.1.1 Data Preparation

Table 4-6 and Table 4-7 describe the parameters used for function activation and
optimization, respectively. This section does not describe the parameters related to cell
establishment.
Table 4-6 Parameters used for activation

Parameter Parameter ID Option Setting Notes
Name
MLB Auto CellAlgoSwitc OverlapIndAut Select this option.

Group h.MlbAutoGro oSwitch
Configuration upSwitch
Switch
CellAlgoSwitc MicroOverlapIn It is recommended that this option
h.MlbAutoGro dSwitch be selected for both cells if a micro
upSwitch cell is completely within the
coverage area of a macro cell.
CellAlgoSwitc MicroGroupOv If the coverage ranges of multiple

h.MlbAutoGro erlapIndSwitch micro cells are within the coverage
upSwitch area of a macro cell, the macro cell
can regard all the inter-frequency
micro cells on the same frequency
as one micro cell group. It is
recommended that this option be
selected for the macro cell.
If the MicroOverlapIndSwitch
and MicroGroupOverlapInd-
Switch options are both selected
for the macro cell, the former takes
effect while the latter is
ineffective.

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Table 4-7 Parameters used for optimization

Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes
Name
Overlap CellMlbAutoGroup.OverlapIndA The default value is recommended.

Indicator Auto utoSampleNum You can adjust the parameter value
Sample Number based on the counter values of
L.CA.DLSCell.Add.Meas.Succ +
L.InterFreq.Load.MeasSucc.Nu
m.Cell +
L.HHO.InterFreq.Service.PrepA
ttOut +
L.HHO.InterFreq.MBMSInteres
t.PrepAttOut.
Statistic Period CellMlbAutoGroup.StatPeriod Set this parameter to its default

value.
Sleep Period CellMlbAutoGroup.SleepPeriod Set this parameter to its default

value.
Additional CellMlbAutoGroup.AddedMeas Set this parameter to its default

Measurement Cfg value.
Configuration
Optimization CellMlbAutoGroup.OptMode Set this parameter to its default

Mode value.
Overlap CellMlbAutoGroup.OverlapIndA Set this parameter to its default

Indicator ddThd value.
Addition
Threshold
Overlap CellMlbAutoGroup.OverlapInd Set this parameter to its default

Indicator DelThd value.
Deletion
Threshold
Micro Overlap CellMlbAutoGroup.MicroOverla Set this parameter to its default

Indicator pIndAddThd value.
Addition
Threshold
Micro Overlap CellMlbAutoGroup.MicroOverla Set this parameter to its default

Indicator pIndDelThd value.
Deletion
Threshold
Start Time eNodeBSonDBCfg.StartTime Set this parameter to its default

value.

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Description Cells
4.4.1.2 Using MML Commands
Activation Command Examples

l Automatic configuration of overlap indicators in macro-macro networking scenarios
MOD CELLALGOSWITCH:LOCALCELLID=0,MLBAUTOGROUPSWITCH=OverlapIndAutoSwitch-1;
l Automatic configuration of overlap indicators for micro cells in a HetNet

//Turning on the switches on both macro and micro cells for automatic
configuration of overlap indicators for neighboring cells and micro cells
MOD
CELLALGOSWITCH:LOCALCELLID=0,MLBAUTOGROUPSWITCH=OverlapIndAutoSwitch-1&MicroOv
erlapIndSwitch-1;
l Automatic configuration of overlap indicators for a micro cell group in a HetNet

//Turning on the switches on the macro cell for automatic configuration of
overlap indicators for neighboring cells and micro cell groups
MOD
CELLALGOSWITCH:LOCALCELLID=0,MLBAUTOGROUPSWITCH=OverlapIndAutoSwitch-1&MicroGr
oupOverlapIndSwitch-1;
Optimization Command Examples

l Automatic configuration of overlap indicators in macro-macro networking scenarios
//Setting the start time of changing the overlap indicator setting for inter-
frequency neighboring cells
MOD ENODEBSONDBCFG:StartTime=02&00&00;
//Configuring the parameters related to the function
MOD
CELLMLBAUTOGROUP:LOCALCELLID=0,OVERLAPINDAUTOSAMPLENUM=1000,STATPERIOD=1440,OV
ERLAPINDADDTHD=40,OVERLAPINDDELTHD=30,ADDEDMEASCFG=NOT_ALLOWED,OPTMODE=FREE,SL
EEPPERIOD=1440;
l Automatic configuration of overlap indicators for micro cells in a HetNet

//Setting function parameters for the micro cell

MOD
CELLMLBAUTOGROUP:LOCALCELLID=0,OVERLAPINDAUTOSAMPLENUM=1000,STATPERIOD=1440,MI
CROOVERLAPINDADDTHD=95,MICROOVERLAPINDDELTHD=85,ADDEDMEASCFG=NOT_ALLOWED,OPTMO
DE=FREE,SLEEPPERIOD=1440;
l Automatic configuration of overlap indicators for a micro cell group in a HetNet

//Setting function parameters for the macro cell

MOD
CELLMLBAUTOGROUP:LOCALCELLID=0,OVERLAPINDAUTOSAMPLENUM=1000,STATPERIOD=1440,OV
ERLAPINDADDTHD=40,OVERLAPINDDELTHD=30,ADDEDMEASCFG=NOT_ALLOWED,OPTMODE=FREE,SL
EEPPERIOD=1440;
Deactivation Command Examples

l Disabling the automatic configuration of overlap indicators in macro-macro networking
scenarios
MOD CELLALGOSWITCH:LOCALCELLID=0,MLBAUTOGROUPSWITCH=OverlapIndAutoSwitch-0;
l Disabling the automatic configuration of overlap indicators for micro cells in a HetNet
//Turning off the switches on the macro and micro cells separately for
automatic configuration of overlap indicators for neighboring cells and micro
cells
MOD
CELLALGOSWITCH:LOCALCELLID=0,MLBAUTOGROUPSWITCH=OverlapIndAutoSwitch-0&MicroOv
erlapIndSwitch-0;

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Description Cells
l Disabling the automatic configuration of overlap indicators for a micro cell group in a
HetNet
//Turning off the switches on the macro cell for automatic configuration of
overlap indicators for neighboring cells and micro cell groups
MOD
CELLALGOSWITCH:LOCALCELLID=0,MLBAUTOGROUPSWITCH=OverlapIndAutoSwitch-0&MicroGr
oupOverlapIndSwitch-0;
4.4.1.3 Using the CME

l Fast batch activation
This function can be batch activated using the Feature Operation and Maintenance
function of the CME. For detailed operations, see the following section in the CME
product documentation or online help: CME Management > CME Guidelines >
Enhanced Feature Management > Feature Operation and Maintenance.
l Single/batch configuration
This function can be activated for a single eNodeB or a batch of eNodeBs on the CME.
For detailed operations, see CME-based Feature Configuration.
4.4.2 Activation Verification

The function operation result can be observed in the following methods:
l Using MML commands

l Querying SON logs
Using MML Commands

When CellMlbAutoGroup.OptMode is set to FREE, the value of the overlap indicator is
changed immediately after configuration execution is complete. You can run the DSP
EUTRANINTERFREQNCELL command to check whether the value is changed. The
configured value, however, takes effect only when the start time specified by
eNodeBSonDBCfg.StartTime is reached. You can run the LST
EUTRANINTERFREQNCELL command to check whether the value has taken effect.
When CellMlbAutoGroup.OptMode is set to CONTROLLED and manual acknowledgment

is performed, the value of the overlap indicator will be changed immediately after
configuration execution is complete. You can run the DSP EUTRANINTERFREQNCELL
command to check whether the value is changed. The configured value takes effect
immediately. You can run the LST EUTRANINTERFREQNCELL command to check
whether the value has taken effect.
Querying SON Logs

SON logs record information about successful configuration execution after the function is
enabled. For details about how to view SON logs, see section "Viewing SON Logs" in the
U2020 product documentation.
SON logs contain the following information:
l Local cell ID, downlink EARFCN, and site ID

l Information about inter-frequency neighboring cell for which overlap indicators are
successfully added (including site ID, cell ID, and downlink EARFCN) and relevant
statistical information:

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– Target number of samples collected for automatic configuration of overlap

indicators
– Number of the actual samples
– Number of valid samples
– Threshold for adding overlap indicators or threshold for adding overlap indicators
for micro cells
l Information about inter-frequency neighboring cell for which overlap indicators are
successfully deleted (including site ID, cell ID, and downlink EARFCN) and relevant
statistical information:
– Target number of samples collected for automatic configuration of overlap
indicators
– Threshold for deleting overlap indicators or threshold for deleting overlap
indicators for micro cells
4.4.3 Network Monitoring

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Description 5 Automatic Setting of SCell Blind Configuration Flags
5 Automatic Setting of SCell Blind

Configuration Flags
5.1 Principles
5.1.1 Process
To enable automatic configuration of CaGroupSCellCfg.SCellBlindCfgFlag, the following
options must be selected:
l BlindScellAutoSwitch of the CellAlgoSwitch.CaAutoGroupSwitch parameter
l FreqCfgSwitch of the ENodeBAlgoSwitch.CaAlgoSwitch parameter
l AdpCaSwitch of the ENodeBAlgoSwitch.CaAlgoSwitch parameter
Figure 5-1 shows the configuration process.

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Figure 5-1 Process of automatic setting of SCell blind configuration flags
After the function enters sleep state, it will be restarted immediately when any of the
following occurs:
l The value of CaMgtCfg.StatPeriod is changed.
l The BlindScellAutoSwitch option of the CellAlgoSwitch.CaAutoGroupSwitch
parameter is reselected.

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l The BlindScellAutoSwitch option of the CellAlgoSwitch.CaAutoGroupSwitch

parameter is selected for a cell that is being reestablished.
After the function enters sleep state, if inter-frequency neighboring cells have been added to
or removed from the serving cell and CaMgtCfg.SleepPeriod has timed out, the function will
be restarted. This mechanism prevents the function from being frequently restarted while
neighbor relationships are being changed.
5.1.2 MR Collection
5.1.2.1 Operations in a Measurement Period

When this function is enabled, the eNodeB collects MRs only for secondary component
carriers (SCCs) whose SccFreqCfg.CtrlMode is set to AUTO. If this parameter is set to
MANUAL for a given SCC, the eNodeB does not collect MRs for that SCC. In this scenario,
automatic setting of SCell blind configuration flags will not take effect on the SCC in
question.
The eNodeB checks the number of MRs collected during a period specified by
CaMgtCfg.StatPeriod.
l If the MR quantity is greater than or equal to the value of
CaMgtCfg.BlindScellSampleNum, the eNodeB proceeds to evaluate the coverage
relationship. For details, see 5.1.3 Coverage Relationship Evaluation.
l If the MR quantity is less than the value of CaMgtCfg.BlindScellSampleNum, the
eNodeB will extend a period and continue to collect MRs within the period.
– If CaMgtCfg.AddedMeasCfg is set to ALLOWED, the eNodeB will start
additional measurements in the extended period. For details, see 5.1.2.2 Additional
Measurement.
– If CaMgtCfg.AddedMeasCfg is set to NOT_ALLOWED, the eNodeB will not
initiate additional measurements in the extended period but continue to collect
common MRs.
To trigger common MR collection, any of the following conditions must be met:
l Adaptive CA is enabled and blind SCell configuration is disabled as follows:
– The FreqCfgSwitch and AdpCaSwitch options of the
ENodeBAlgoSwitch.CaAlgoSwitch parameter are both selected.
– No CaGroupSCellCfg MO is configured for any cell on the carrier identified by
the SccFreqCfg.SccDlEarfcn parameter, or the
CaGroupSCellCfg.ScellBlindCfgFlag parameter is set to FALSE.
For details about the parameter functions, see Carrier Aggregation.
l Connected-mode MLB is enabled as follows:
– The InterFreqMlbSwitch or InterFreqBlindMlbSwitch option of the
CellAlgoSwitch.MlbAlgoSwitch parameter is selected.
– The CellMLB.MlbTriggerMode parameter is set to PRB_ONLY or
UE_NUMBER_ONLY, and SynchronizedUE is selected for
CellMLB.InterFreqUeTrsfType.
For details about the parameter functions, see Intra-RAT Mobility Load Balancing.
l Service-based inter-frequency handovers are activated. That is, the
ServiceBasedInterFreqHoSwitch option of the ENodeBAlgoSwitch.HoAlgoSwitch

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parameter and the SrvBasedInterFreqHoSw option of the

CellAlgoSwitch.HoAllowedSwitch parameter are both selected. For details about the
parameter functions, see Mobility Management in Connected Mode.
l Inter-frequency handovers based on eMBMS service interest indication are activated.
That is, the SERVICECONTINUITYSWITCH option of the
CellMBMSCfg.MBMSServiceSwitch parameter is selected. For details about the
parameter functions, see eMBMS.
MRs collected for the following events are valid:
l Inter-frequency measurement event A4 for CA
If the serving cell has an inter-frequency neighboring cell for which SCellBlindCfgFlag
is set to TRUE, CA-related inter-frequency A4 MRs from cells working on the
frequency of this neighboring cell will not be collected for the serving cell.
l Any of the following events with the RSRP value of a neighboring cell being greater
than or equal to the threshold for CA event A4 (CaMgtCfg.CarrAggrA4ThdRsrp +
SccFreqCfg.SccA4Offset):
– Inter-frequency measurement event A4 for MLB
– Inter-frequency measurement event A4 or A5 for service-based inter-frequency
handovers
– Inter-frequency measurement event A4 or A5 for inter-frequency handovers based
on MBMS interest indication
– Strongest-cell measurement event for an additional measurement or fast ANR
5.1.2.2 Additional Measurement

When CaMgtCfg.AddedMeasCfg is set to ALLOWED, the eNodeB can start additional
measurements in the extended period and instruct UEs to report MRs. For details about
additional measurement, see 3 Overview.
l If the number of accumulated MR samples has reached the threshold specified by
CaMgtCfg.BlindScellSampleNum when the extended period ends, the eNodeB stops
additional measurements and proceeds to evaluate the coverage relationship.
l If the number of accumulated MR samples has not yet reached the configured threshold,
the eNodeB will not evaluate the coverage relationship. The function enters sleep state
and waits to be triggered again. For details, see 5.1.5 Sleep State.
Additional measurements are performed only for UEs that are newly admitted to the cell or
that have been handed over to the cell. The following restrictions apply:
l For VoIP UEs, additional measurements are not performed. If a non-VoIP UE for which
additional measurements are being performed initiates a VoIP service and a QCI 1 bearer
is then set up, the eNodeB determines whether to cancel the UE's additional
measurements based on the GlobalProcSwitch.VoipWithGapMode parameter value.
l For CA UEs, the eNodeB determines whether to perform additional measurements based
on the ANR.CaUeChoseMode parameter value.
l ANR.FastAnrIntraRatMeasUeNum, which specifies the maximum number of UEs that
are allowed to perform measurements simultaneously
l ANR.FastAnrIntraRatUeNumThd, which specifies the maximum number of UEs that
are allowed to perform measurements per minute
l ANR.FastAnrRprtInterval, which specifies the interval at which UEs report additional
MRs

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If additional measurements are required but the number of times that additional measurements
should be triggered on the network is expected to be as less as possible, the following
methods can be adopted:
l Set CaMgtCfg.StatPeriod to a larger value.
l Set CaMgtCfg.BlindScellSampleNum to a smaller value.
5.1.3 Coverage Relationship Evaluation

At the end of each regular or extended measurement period, the eNodeB checks the number
of MRs that have been collected for a frequency. If the number of MRs collected is greater
than or equal to the value of CaMgtCfg.BlindScellSampleNum, the eNodeB evaluates the
percentage of overlap between the serving cell and each inter-frequency neighboring cell on
the frequency. The results of this evaluation will serve as an input to the decision phase
described in 5.1.4 Decision-Making and Configuration Execution. The evaluation formula
is as follows:
Percentage of overlap between an inter-frequency neighboring cell and the serving cell =
(Number of MRs in which the inter-frequency neighboring cell ranks first/Total number of
MR samples about neighboring cells on the frequency) x 100%
5.1.4 Decision-Making and Configuration Execution

Decision-Making
If the percentages of overlap between the inter-frequency neighboring cells and the serving
cell are greater than or equal to the value of SccFreqCfg.BlindScellAddThd, the eNodeB
groups these candidate neighboring cells by frequency, selects the neighboring cell with the
highest overlap percentage for each frequency, and performs as follows:
l The eNodeB adds a CaGroupSCellCfg MO and sets
CaGroupSCellCfg.SCellBlindCfgFlag to TRUE for the cell if no SCell blind
configuration flag has been configured for it.
l The eNodeB changes the value of CaGroupSCellCfg.SCellBlindCfgFlag to TRUE for
the cell if an SCell blind configuration flag has been configured for the cell and the value
is FALSE.
If the percentage of overlap between an inter-frequency neighboring cell and the serving cell
is less than the value of SccFreqCfg.BlindScellDelThd, the eNodeB performs as follows:
l The eNodeB deletes the CaGroupSCellCfg.SCellBlindCfgFlag setting and the
CaGroupSCellCfg MO for the cell if an SCell blind configuration flag has been
configured and the value is TRUE.
l The eNodeB does not perform any actions in other situations.
Configuration Execution
Configurations are executed only for inter-frequency neighboring cells on the SCCs whose
SCCFreqCfg.CtrlMode is set to AUTO. If this parameter is set to MANUAL, the eNodeB
does not execute the configurations.
The execution of these configurations is controlled by the CaMgtCfg.OptMode parameter,
which can be set to FREE or CONTROLLED.
l If this parameter is set to FREE, the eNodeB can automatically add, change, or delete
the CaGroupScellCfg.ScellBlindCfgFlag setting after the decision takes effect.

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l If this parameter is set to CONTROLLED, the eNodeB sends the decision result as
modification advice to the U2020 after the decision takes effect. On the menu bar of the
U2020, choose LTE CA. The LTE CA tab page is displayed. The
CaGroupScellCfg.ScellBlindCfgFlag setting can be added, changed, or deleted only
after manual acknowledgment.
After execution of the configurations is complete, the function enters sleep state. For details,
see 5.1.5 Sleep State.
5.1.5 Sleep State

The eNodeB does not collect MRs, evaluate coverage relationships, make configuration
decisions, or execute configurations when the function is in sleep state.
If CaMgtCfg.SleepPeriod is set to 65535, automatic setting of SCell blind configuration flags

will never enter sleep state. The eNodeB will continue to periodically collect MRs, evaluate
coverage relationships, make configuration decisions, or execute configurations. In this
situation, additional measurements are not recommended.
5.2 Network Analysis
5.2.1 Benefits
None
5.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
Assume that the eNodeB has not added an SCell blind configuration flag or changed the flag
setting for any inter-frequency neighboring cells of a serving cell before automatic setting of
SCell blind configuration flags is enabled. After automatic setting of SCell blind
configuration flags is enabled for the serving cell and an SCell blind configuration flag is
successfully added or the flag setting is changed for its inter-frequency neighboring cells, the
values of the counters listed in Table 5-1 may increase for the serving cell.
Table 5-1 Counters

Counter ID Counter Name
1526729045 L.CA.DLSCell.Add.Att
1526729046 L.CA.DLSCell.Add.Succ
1526730594 L.CA.DLSCell.Rmv.Meas.Att
1526730595 L.CA.DLSCell.Rmv.Meas.Succ
1526730590 L.CA.DLSCell.Add.Blind.Att
1526730591 L.CA.DLSCell.Add.Blind.Succ

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Function Impacts
None
5.3 Requirements
5.3.1 Licenses
RAT Feature ID Feature Name Model Sales Unit
FDD LOFD-110219 Auto Neighbor LT1SMLBAGC Per Cell

Group 00
Configuration
5.3.2 Software
Before activating this function, ensure that its prerequisite functions have been activated and
mutually exclusive functions have been deactivated. For detailed operations, see the relevant
feature documents.
Prerequisite Functions
Name Switch
FDD PRB-usage- InterFreqMlb Intra-RAT Any of these

based Switch of the Mobility Load functions must
connected mode CellAlgoSwitc Balancing be enabled if
load h.MlbAlgoSwit the eNodeB, as
equalization ch parameter required by the
and the function
CellMLB.MlbT "automatic
riggerMode setting of SCell
parameter with blind
the value of configuration
PRB_ONLY flags", needs to
continue
FDD User-number- InterFreqMlb Intra-RAT collecting MRs
based Switch of the Mobility Load proactively
connected mode CellAlgoSwitc Balancing reported by
load h.MlbAlgoSwit UEs when the
equalization ch parameter CaMgtCfg.Add
and the edMeasCfg
CellMLB.MlbT parameter is set
riggerMode to
parameter with NOT_ALLOW
the value of ED.
UE_NUMBER
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Name Switch
FDD Service-based ServiceBasedI Mobility

inter-frequency nterFreqHoSw Management in
handover itch of the Connected
ENodeBAlgoS Mode
witch.HoAlgoS
witch parameter
and
SrvBasedInter
FreqHoSw of
the
CellAlgoSwitc
h.HoAllowedS
witch parameter
FDD eMBMS service CellMBMSCfg eMBMS

continuity .MBMSService
Switch
Mutually Exclusive Functions

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5.3.3 Hardware
Base Station Models
For FDD, the following base stations are compatible with this function:
l 3900 and 5900 series base stations
l DBS3900 LampSite and DBS5900 LampSite
l BTS3912E
l BTS3911E
Boards
No requirements
RF Modules
No requirements
5.3.4 Others
None
5.4 Operation and Maintenance

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5.4.1 Data Configuration
5.4.1.1 Data Preparation

Table 5-2 and Table 5-3 describe the parameters used for function activation and
optimization, respectively. This section does not describe the parameters related to cell
establishment.
Table 5-2 Parameters used for activation
Parameter Parameter ID Option Setting Notes

Name
CA Auto Group CellAlgoSwitc BlindScellAuto Select this option.

Configuration h.CaAutoGrou Switch
Switch pSwitch
SCell Blind SccFreqCfg.Ct None Set this parameter to AUTO.

Configuration rlMode
Flag Control
Mode
Table 5-3 Parameters used for optimization

Name
Additional CaMgtCfg.AddedMeasCfg Set this parameter to its default

Measurement value.
Configuration
Blind Scell CaMgtCfg.BlindScellSample- The default value is recommended.

Sample Number Num You can adjust the parameter value
based on the counter values of
L.CA.DLSCell.Add.Meas.Succ +
L.InterFreq.Load.MeasSucc.Nu
m.Cell +
L.HHO.InterFreq.Service.PrepA
ttOut +
L.HHO.InterFreq.MBMSInteres
t.PrepAttOut.
Statistic Period CaMgtCfg.StatPeriod Set this parameter to its default

value.
Sleep Period CaMgtCfg.SleepPeriod Set this parameter to its default

value.
Optimization CaMgtCfg.OptMode Set this parameter to its default

Mode value.

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Name
SCell Blind SccFreqCfg.BlindScellAddThd Set this parameter to its default

Configuration value.
Flag Addition
Threshold
SCell Blind SccFreqCfg.BlindScellDelThd Set this parameter to its default

Configuration value.
Flag Deletion
Threshold
5.4.1.2 Using MML Commands
Activation Command Examples

//Activating the function
MOD CELLALGOSWITCH:LOCALCELLID=0,CAAUTOGROUPSWITCH=BlindScellAutoSwitch-1;
Optimization Command Examples

//Setting blind SCell configuration parameters
MOD CAMGTCFG:LOCALCELLID=0, ADDEDMEASCFG=NOT_ALLOWED, BLINDSCELLSAMPLENUM=1000,
OPTMODE=FREE, SLEEPPERIOD=1440, STATPERIOD=1440;
MOD
SCCFREQCFG:PCCDLEARFCN=0,SCCDLEARFCN=1,BLINDSCELLADDTHD=75,BLINDSCELLDELTHD=50,CTR
LMODE=AUTO;
Deactivation Command Examples

MOD CELLALGOSWITCH:LOCALCELLID=0,CAAUTOGROUPSWITCH=BlindScellAutoSwitch-0;
5.4.1.3 Using the CME

l Fast batch activation
This function can be batch activated using the Feature Operation and Maintenance
function of the CME. For detailed operations, see the following section in the CME
product documentation or online help: CME Management > CME Guidelines >
Enhanced Feature Management > Feature Operation and Maintenance.
l Single/batch configuration
This function can be activated for a single eNodeB or a batch of eNodeBs on the CME.
For detailed operations, see CME-based Feature Configuration.
5.4.2 Activation Verification

The function operation result can be observed in the following methods:
l Using MML commands

l Querying SON logs

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Using MML Commands

If the function works in FREE mode or if it works in CONTROLLED mode but manual
acknowledgment is performed, you can query the operation result of the function by running
the LST CAGROUPSCELLCFG command.
In the command output, you can learn the operation result by checking whether a
CaGroupSCellCfg MO is added or deleted or querying the value of ScellBlindCfgFlag.
Querying SON Logs

SON logs record information about successful configuration execution after the function is
enabled.
For details about how to view SON logs, see section "Viewing SON Logs" in the U2020
product documentation.
SON logs contain the following information:
l Site ID, cell ID, and downlink EARFCN
l Information about inter-frequency neighboring cells for which SCell blind configuration
flags are successfully added or modified (including site ID, cell ID, and downlink
EARFCN) and relevant statistical information:
– Number of blind SCell samples
– Threshold for adding or deleting SCell blind configuration flags
– Value of the SCell blind configuration flag after modification
l Information about inter-frequency neighboring cells for which SCell blind configuration
flags are successfully deleted (including site ID, cell ID, and downlink EARFCN) and
relevant statistical information:
– Number of blind SCell samples
– Threshold for deleting the blind configuration flag of an SCell
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Description 6 Parameters
6 Parameters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of parameter reference match the software version
with which this document is released.
l Node Parameter Reference: contains device and transport parameters.
l eNodeBFunction Parameter Reference: contains all parameters related to radio access
functions, including air interface management, access control, mobility control, and radio
resource management.
NOTE
You can find the EXCEL files of parameter reference for the software version used on the live network
from the product documentation delivered with that version.
FAQ: How do I find the parameters related to a certain feature from parameter
reference?
Step 1 Open the EXCEL file of parameter reference.
Step 2 On the Parameter List sheet, filter the Feature ID column. Click Text Filters and choose
Contains. Enter the feature ID, for example, LOFD-001016 or TDLOFD-001016.
Step 3 Click OK. All parameters related to the feature are displayed.
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Description 7 Counters
7 Counters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of performance counter reference match the software
version with which this document is released.
l Node Performance Counter Summary: contains device and transport counters.
l eNodeBFunction Performance Counter Summary: contains all counters related to radio
access functions, including air interface management, access control, mobility control,
and radio resource management.
NOTE
You can find the EXCEL files of performance counter reference for the software version used on the live
network from the product documentation delivered with that version.
FAQ: How do I find the counters related to a certain feature from performance counter
reference?
Step 1 Open the EXCEL file of performance counter reference.
Step 2 On the Counter Summary(En) sheet, filter the Feature ID column. Click Text Filters and
choose Contains. Enter the feature ID, for example, LOFD-001016 or TDLOFD-001016.
Step 3 Click OK. All counters related to the feature are displayed.
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Description 8 Glossary
8 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

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Description 9 Reference Documents
9 Reference Documents
1. eMBMS
2. Mobility Management in Connected Mode
3. Intra-RAT Mobility Load Balancing
4. Carrier Aggregation

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– ANR.FastAnrIntraRatMeasUeNum, which specifies the maximum number of UEs

4.1.2.2 Coverage Relationship Evaluation

Inter-Frequency Sample 1 (UE 1) Sample 2 (UE 2) Sample 3 (UE 3)

1 cell 1 cell 2 cell 3

2 cell 2 cell 3 cell 1

3 cell 3 cell 1 cell 2

4 cell 4 cell 4 cell 4

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Table 4-2 Overlap percentage evaluation result

cell 1 1 1/3 x 100%

cell 2 1 1/3 x 100%

cell 3 1 1/3 x 100%

cell 4 0 0/3 x 100%

4.1.2.4 Configuration Execution

4.1.2.5 Sleep State

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4.1.3 Automatic Configuration of Overlap Indicators in a HetNet

Table 4-3 Technical descriptions of automatic configuration of overlap indicators in a HetNet

Macro cell Micro cell For details, see the following

Micro cell Macro cell The technical descriptions are the

Micro cell Micro cell The technical descriptions are the

4.1.3.1 Automatic Configuration of Overlap Indicators for Micro Cells

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Figure 4-2 Automatic configuration of an overlap indicator for a micro cell

Table 4-4 describes the process.