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AAS Feature Parameter Description Contents
Contents
1 About This Document.................................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 General Statements......................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Change History............................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Differences Between Base Station Types....................................................................................................................... 2
2 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Benefits........................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Architecture.................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3.1 AAS Hardware............................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.3.2 RET..............................................................................................................................................................................5
2.3.3 AAS Configuration......................................................................................................................................................7
2.3.4 AAS-related Features.................................................................................................................................................. 9
3 AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS.............................................................................. 10

4 AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS.............................................................................. 12
5 AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical)...................................................14
6 Related Features...........................................................................................................................16
7 Network Impact........................................................................................................................... 17
7.1 AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS................................................................................................................... 17
7.1.1 System Capacity........................................................................................................................................................ 17
7.1.2 Network Performance................................................................................................................................................18
7.1.3 NEs............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
7.1.4 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1.5 Inter-NE Interfaces.................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1.6 Operation and Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................18
7.2 AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS.................................................................................................................... 20
7.2.1 System Capacity........................................................................................................................................................ 20
7.2.3 NEs............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
7.2.4 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................... 20
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7.3 AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical)............................................................................................21
7.3.1 System Capacity........................................................................................................................................................ 21
7.3.3 NEs............................................................................................................................................................................ 22
7.3.4 Hardware................................................................................................................................................................... 22
8 Engineering Guidelines............................................................................................................. 24
8.1 Deployment of Passive Antennas................................................................................................................................. 24
8.1.1 Requirements............................................................................................................................................................. 24
8.1.2 Data Preparation........................................................................................................................................................ 24
8.1.3 Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................26
8.1.4 Hardware Adjustment................................................................................................................................................26
8.1.5 Initial Configuration.................................................................................................................................................. 26
8.1.5.1 Using the CME....................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.1.5.2 Using MML Commands......................................................................................................................................... 27
8.1.5.3 MML Command Examples.................................................................................................................................... 27
8.1.6 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................28
8.2 Deployment of Active Antennas.................................................................................................................................. 28
8.2.1 Requirements............................................................................................................................................................. 28
8.2.2 Data Preparation........................................................................................................................................................ 28
8.2.3 Precautions.................................................................................................................................................................29
8.2.4 Hardware Adjustment................................................................................................................................................29
8.2.5 Initial Configuration.................................................................................................................................................. 29
8.2.5.1 Using the CME....................................................................................................................................................... 29
8.2.5.2 Using MML Commands......................................................................................................................................... 29
8.2.5.3 MML Command Examples.................................................................................................................................... 30
8.2.6 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................31
8.3 Deployment of AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS.......................................................................................... 31
8.3.1 Application Suggestions............................................................................................................................................ 31
8.3.2 Required Information................................................................................................................................................ 32
8.3.3 Planning..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
8.3.3.1 RF Planning............................................................................................................................................................ 32
8.3.3.2 Network Planning................................................................................................................................................... 35
8.3.3.3 Hardware Planning................................................................................................................................................. 37
8.3.4 Deployment............................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.3.4.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.3.4.2 Data Preparation..................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.3.4.3 Precautions..............................................................................................................................................................39
8.3.4.4 Hardware Adjustment.............................................................................................................................................39
8.3.4.5 Initial Configuration............................................................................................................................................... 39
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8.3.4.5.1 Using the CME.................................................................................................................................................... 39

8.3.4.5.2 Using MML Commands...................................................................................................................................... 39
8.3.4.5.3 MML Command Examples................................................................................................................................. 40
8.3.4.6 Activation Observation...........................................................................................................................................43
8.3.5 Performance Monitoring............................................................................................................................................43
8.3.6 Parameter Optimization............................................................................................................................................. 43
8.3.7 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................... 44
8.4 Deployment of AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS...........................................................................................44
8.4.3 Planning..................................................................................................................................................................... 44
8.4.3.1 RF Planning............................................................................................................................................................ 44
8.4.4 Deployment............................................................................................................................................................... 45
8.4.4.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................... 45
8.4.4.3 Precautions..............................................................................................................................................................47
8.4.4.5.1 Using the CME.................................................................................................................................................... 47
8.5 Deployment of AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical)...................................................................51
8.5.3 Planning..................................................................................................................................................................... 51
8.5.3.1 RF Planning............................................................................................................................................................ 51
8.5.4 Deployment............................................................................................................................................................... 52
8.5.4.1 Requirements.......................................................................................................................................................... 52
8.5.4.3 Precautions..............................................................................................................................................................54
8.5.4.5.1 Using the CME.................................................................................................................................................... 54
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9 Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 59
10 Counters...................................................................................................................................... 60
11 Glossary....................................................................................................................................... 61
12 Reference Documents............................................................................................................... 62
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AAS Feature Parameter Description 1 About This Document
1 About This Document
1.1 Scope
This document describes the UMTS AAS, including its technical principles, related features,
network impact, and engineering guidelines. The AAS in this document indicates the
AAU3902.
Any managed objects (MOs), parameters, alarms, or counters described herein correspond to
the software release delivered with this document. Any future updates will be described in the
product documentation delivered with future software releases.
The base stations mentioned in this document refer to macro base stations (including
BTS3900, BTS3900L, BTS3900A, BTS3900AL, BTS3900C, DBS3900, BTS5900,
BTS5900L, BTS5900A, BTS5900AL, and DBS5900) and LampSite base stations.
1.2 General Statements

Purpose
Feature Parameter Description documents are 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.
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AAS Feature Parameter Description 1 About This Document
Software Interfaces
Any parameters, alarms, counters, or managed objects (MOs) described in Feature Parameter
Description documents apply only to the corresponding software release. For future software
releases, refer to the corresponding updated product documentation.
Trial Features
Trial features are features that are not yet ready for full commercial release for certain
reasons. For example, the industry chain (terminals/CN) may not be sufficiently compatible.
However, these features can still be used for testing purposes or commercial network trials.
Anyone who desires to use the trial features shall contact Huawei and enter into a
memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Huawei prior to an official application of such
trial features. Trial features are not for sale in the current version but customers may try them
for free.
Customers acknowledge and undertake that trial features may have a certain degree of risk
due to absence of commercial testing. Before using them, customers shall fully understand not
only the expected benefits of such trial features but also the possible impact they may exert on
the network. In addition, customers acknowledge and undertake that since trial features are
free, Huawei is not liable for any trial feature malfunctions or any losses incurred by using the
trial features. Huawei does not promise that problems with trial features will be resolved in
the current version. Huawei reserves the rights to convert trial features into commercial
features in later R/C versions. If trial features are converted into commercial features in a later
version, customers shall pay a licensing fee to obtain the relevant licenses prior to using the
said commercial features. If a customer fails to purchase such a license, the trial feature(s)
will be invalidated automatically when the product is upgraded.
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are
two types of changes:
l Feature change
Changes in features and parameters of a specified version
l Editorial change
Changes in wording or addition of information and any related parameters affected by
editorial changes
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This issue does not include any changes.
1.4 Differences Between Base Station Types

The features described in this document are implemented in the same way on macro and
LampSite base stations.

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 2 Overview
2 Overview
2.1 Introduction
The AAS module is a new type of radio frequency (RF) module that uses common public
radio interface (CPRI) ports to connect to baseband processing units in the same way as the
remote radio unit (RRU) and radio frequency unit (RFU). The AAS module incorporates the
functions of RF modules and antennas. Each AAS module has multiple transmit and receive
channels.
Beams from an AAS module can be adjusted on both vertical and horizontal planes. Beam
adjustments help improve wireless coverage and increase network capacity.
2.2 Benefits
An AAS module provides the following benefits:
l Saves antenna space: The AAS module occupies less antenna space than an RRU and
traditional antenna, thereby helping operators free up more antenna space for other
devices.
l Supports the beamforming function: The AAS module can be used to increase network
capacity in heavy traffic areas.
2.3 Architecture
2.3.1 AAS Hardware

The AAS has a modular design. Figure 2-1 shows its logical structure.

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Figure 2-1 AAS logical structure
NOTE
The AASs of different models have different structures. For more information, see associated AAS
hardware descriptions.
The AAS module consists of the following units:
l Active Antenna-Management Unit (AAMU): controls the AAS module. The AAMU
connects to the BBU using common public radio interface (CPRI) ports and to the AAS
module's other units using cables.
l Active Antenna-Radio Unit (AARU): serves as the RF subsystem of the AAS, used to
implement the transceiver function and provides the phase calibration function. It is
recommended that this unit be installed.
l Active Antenna-Cover Unit (AACU): protects the AAAU from rainwater and dust. If no
AARUs are configured, one AACU must be configured.
l Active Antenna-Passive Unit (AAPU): serves as the RF signal interface of the AAS,
used to provide an interface for external RRUs/RFUs and transfer RF signals.
l Active Antenna-Antenna Unit (AAAU): serves as the antenna unit of the AAS, including
the passive antenna and remote control unit (RCU).
Table 2-1 lists AAU3902 slot configuration.
Table 2-1 AAU3902 slot configuration

Slot Unit Supported Frequency Supported Mode
No. Bands
Slot 0 AAMU - UMTS, LTE FDD, and GL

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Slot Unit Supported Frequency Supported Mode

No. Bands
Slot 1 AARU or AACU AARU: 2.1 GHz UMTS
Slot 2 AAPU 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz, and -

2.6 GHz (An AAPU
supports the three
frequency bands.)
Slot 3 AARU or AACU AARU: 1.8 GHz LTE FDD and GL
2.3.2 RET
The logical objects of the remote electrical tilt (RET) function for passive antennas are RET
subunits, and the logical objects of the RET function for active antennas are virtual RET
subunits.
RET for Passive Antennas

Figure 2-2 shows external and internal control. The RET function for passive antennas
implements external or internal control, depending on which device the AAS module is
connected to.
l The RET function implements external control when the AAAU is connected to RRUs
using an AISG cable. (Note that these RRUs can belong to either the same base station
as the AAS module or to a different base station.) External control complies with the
Antenna Interface Standards Group (AISG) protocol and requires RET signal processing
of the RCUs in the AAAU.
l The RET function implements internal control when the AAMU connects to the BBU
using a CPRI cable. This connection method is used because the AAAU does not have
AISG ports. Internal control requires the AAMU to use one CPRI port to forward RET
signals to the RCUs for signal processing. For details about the RET function for passive
antennas, see ALD Management Feature Parameter Description.

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Figure 2-2 External and internal control
RET for Active Antennas

The RET function for active antennas requires that the BBU connect to the AAMU, as shown
in Figure 2-3. The RET function for active antennas adjusts the downlink tilts of beams from
AAS modules by modifying the tilt attribute of the related virtual RET subunits. Features
related to the RET function for active antennas are described later in this document.

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Figure 2-3 Connection method required by RET for active antennas
2.3.3 AAS Configuration

The AAS configuration is different from the RRU configuration. The AAS includes four
configuration objects: AAS, AARU, VRET, and VRETSubunit. One configuration object
corresponds to one AAS device, including the device attributes, such as the subrack No. of the
AAS. The AARU objects are similar to the RRU objects. One AARU object corresponds to
one AARU module, including the module attributes, such as slot No., RAT, and the number of
TX/RX channels. During AARU configuration, the configuration objects VRET and
VRETSUBUNIT are automatically created, indicating the virtual antenna and virtual antenna
subunit in the AARU, respectively. The relationships are similar to those between RRU
configuration objects RET and RETSUBUNIT. VRET is the parent object of
VRETSUBUNIT and manages the number of VRETSUBUNIT. VRETSUBUNIT includes
the attributes such as virtual connection port, polarization mode, uplink and downlink tilts,
horizontal azimuth, and horizontal beamwidth. Figure 2-4 shows the different configuration
objects of an AAS compared to an RRU.

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Figure 2-4 Configuration objects of AAS and RRU
An AARU corresponds to one VRET object, and a VRET includes a maximum of eight
VRETSUBUNIT. Each VRETSUBUNIT can be configured with 1, 2, or 4 connection ports.
Connection ports are numbered in an RXY format. The meaning of X and Y is as follows:
l Y indicates the number of a logical channel on the horizontal plane and can be set to A or
B. A indicates +45° polarization; B indicates –45° polarization.
l X indicates the number of a logical port on the vertical plane and is an integer ranging
from 0 to 7. Each logical channel can have multiple logical ports. Beam characteristics
can be defined for each port separately. Downtilt angles on the vertical plane can be
defined for the AAU3902.
Figure 2-5 shows the diagram of logical channels and logical ports.
Figure 2-5 Diagram of logical channels and logical ports

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Take AAU3902 as an example. The relationships between the logical channel, logical port,
and antenna polarization are as follows:
Antenna Logical Logical Port

Polarization Channel
+45° A R0A R1A R2A R3A R4A R5A R6A R7A
–45° B R0B R1B R2B R3B R4B R5B R6B R7B
NOTE
1. Either logical channel A or B of the AAU3902 can transmit or receive signals.

2. The AAU3902 does not support the modification of the TX logical port switch at the channel level
by running the MOD TXBRANCH command but supports the modification of the TX logical port
switch at the module level.
3. The AAU3902 does not support the modification of the RX logical port switch at both the channel
level and the module level by running the MOD RXBRANCH command.
2.3.4 AAS-related Features

Table 2-2 lists the AAS features and their version information.
Table 2-2 AAS features and their version information

Feature Name AAU3902 (2.1 GHz, UMTS)
AAS Dividual Tilts by UL/DL for UMTS SRAN8.0 and later versions
AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS SRAN8.0 and later versions
AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS SRAN8.0 and later versions
AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS SRAN8.0 and later versions
(Vertical)

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 3 AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS
3 AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS
This chapter describes WRFD-261103 AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS.
This feature splits a sector served by AAS modules into an inner sector and an outer sector.
The inner and outer sectors correspond to an inner cell and an outer cell, respectively. These
cells use the same frequency but have overlapping areas.
This feature is mainly used to expand downlink capacity in hot spots (possibly due to cell
resource insufficiency) when no extra frequencies are available.
In hot spots (such as urban areas), base stations are close together and strong interference
easily occurs. After the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature is applied, the outer
and inner cells overlap and these two cells cause strong interference for each other in
overlapping areas. When using this feature in dense urban areas, adjust the tilts of beams in
these cells to minimize the interference.
NOTE
l This feature is mainly used in scenarios where downlink capacity needs to be expanded (possibly
due to insufficient cell resources).
l This feature is not recommended in scenarios where only uplink capacity needs to be expanded. If
only uplink capacity needs to be expanded (possibly due to heavy uplink load), use the AAS Virtual
Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical) feature described in 5 AAS Virtual Four Uplink
Channels for UMTS (Vertical).
The area covered by an inner cell is small because of the large tilt of the beams in the inner
cell and interference from the outer cell. The lower the AAS module is placed, the smaller the
area covered by the inner cell. Therefore, this feature is suitable for the scenarios where traffic
density at the site center is high (within the coverage area of the inner cell) while traffic
density near the site and at the site edge is evenly low. With this feature, the throughput in
inner cells accounts for a large proportion of the throughput of the entire site. This feature is
recommended in the scenario where there are 30% or more users in inner cells.

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 3 AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS
Figure 3-1 AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS (side view)
As shown in Figure 3-1, ULTILT and DLTILT are specified for VRETSUBUNIT. A beam is
split into two beams (beams 1 and 2), which correspond to cell 1 and cell 2, respectively.
These two cells use the same frequency and each of them has its own beam. The tilt of beam 1
is α1 and that of beam 2 is α2. In UMTS mode, it is recommended that the difference between
α1 and α2 be set to 5°. Specifically, α2 is equal to α1 plus 5°.
The AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature sets high requirements on application
scenarios. When traffic in the inner and outer cells is basically the same, this feature produces
optimum gains and system resources can be fully utilized. However, after this feature is
applied in most scenarios, the following cases occur: The number of users and traffic volume
in the inner cell are less than those in the outer cell. Downlink load congestion is more likely
to occur in the outer cell, compared with the inner cell. A lot of downlink power resources are
not utilized in the inner cell. To further increase the gains of this feature and expand the
application scenarios, the HSDPA inter-cell power sharing function is added.
Interference between inner and outer cells may reduce uplink throughput of outer cells. It is
recommended that WRFD-151205 UL CoMP (Joint Reception) be enabled for both inner and
outer cells. In this way, the softer handover area is expanded so that the interference between
inner and outer cells caused by unbalanced uplink and downlink coverage is reduced in the
soft handover area. This feature prevents uplink user throughput of the outer cell from
decreasing due to mutual interference between inner cell and outer cell, thereby further
increasing uplink capacity.
NOTE
For details about activation, activation observation, and deactivation of the Uplink CoMP (Joint
Reception) feature, see Uplink CoMP (Joint Reception) Feature Parameter Description.
For details about activation, activation observation, and deactivation of the HSDPA Inter-Cell Power
Sharing feature, see Power Sharing Feature Parameter Description.
When the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature is activated, the power sharing function
between HSDPA cells is not under license control. Power can be shared only between two split cells. In
addition, an independent power sharing group is preferentially formed by split cells after the AAS
Vertical Multiple Sectors feature is enabled.
After this feature is applied, the two HSDPA cells generated are called inner cell and outer
cell. If the average load is limited at different periods, dynamically adjust the available
HSDPA power to fully use the AAU power resources, improve average user throughput, and
enhance user experience.

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 4 AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS
4 AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS
This chapter describes WRFD-261105 AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS.
With the AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS feature, the carriers operating on different
frequencies of the same frequency band in the same RAT have their independent downtilts on
an AAS module. An AAS module can be configured with multiple carriers and therefore
operators can use this feature to expand network capacity, and the downtilts of these carriers
can be independently adjusted. In a sector with multiple carriers, you can use one carrier to
ensure continuous coverage and increase the downtilts of other carriers to ensure capacity
expansion for hot spots.
The AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS feature applies to sectors where at least two
frequencies are configured. For example, frequencies F1 and F2 are configured in a sector.
According to the network plan, F1 is for continuous coverage and F2 is for capacity
expansion in hot spots in scenarios where the traffic is unevenly distributed, specifically, the
traffic near the sector center is very high. After AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS
feature is enabled, F1 can provide continuous coverage and F2 with a larger tilt can absorb
traffic in hot spots. Theoretically, the interferences between F2 cells decrease and the network
capacity increases because the carrier using F2 has a larger downtilt than the carrier using F1.
Users can set ULTILT and DLTILT for different virtual RET subunits (VRETSUBUNIT).
One beam is vertically split into beam 1 and beam 2, which correspond to cell 1 and cell 2,
respectively. In addition, the two cells use different frequencies on the same frequency band.
See Figure 4-1. In UMTS mode, the tilt difference between beam 1 and beam 2 cannot
exceed 5°, that is, α2 – α1 = [0°, 5°].

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 4 AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS
Figure 4-1 AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS (side view)
This feature can be used in sector-level network planning or network optimization to obtain
optimal tilts for carriers based on estimation and simulation. The downtilt of F2 is determined
based on the traffic distribution.
NOTE
This feature can take effect on a maximum of eight carriers.

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 5 AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical)
5 AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for

UMTS (Vertical)
This chapter describes WRFD-261101 AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS
(Vertical).
The 4-way RX diversity of a traditional RRU/RFU uses two dual-polarized antennas. Inside a
single column (or multi-column) active antenna, the AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for
UMTS (Vertical) feature enables the active antenna to provide four uplink vertical beams with
different tilts, two of which radiate at +45° polarization and the other two at –45°
polarization. In the downlink, an active antenna still has only one vertical beam. This feature
provides extra receive diversity gains and array gains, thereby increasing the uplink
throughput and network capacity.
To use this feature, you need to associate the four logical ports (CONNPN 1–CONNPN 4) of
a virtual RET subunit to the same sector and configure four RX antennas (by setting ANTM
to 4). This allows this sector to support four-way uplink reception. Specifically, uplink
reception capacity is expanded from two-way reception to four-way reception. Configure
different horizontal planes for the four ports, for example, R0A, R0B, R1A, and R1B. As
shown in Figure 5-1, the angle difference between the tilt α1 of Beam 1 and the tilt α2 of
Beam 2 is 5°. If the downtilt is configured to α1 when this feature is enabled, that is, the tilts
of both the downlink beam and the uplink beam 1 are α1, the uplink beam 2 with a tilt of α2
will be automatically generated after this feature takes effect, and α2 is equal to α1 plus 5°.
NOTE
When configuring the AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical) feature on the AAU3901
or AAU3902, you can associate four connection ports with two virtual RET subunits that work for one
sector. However, this configuration is not recommended.

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 5 AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical)
Figure 5-1 AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical) (side view)

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 6 Related Features
6 Related Features
Table 6-1 lists prerequisite features and mutually exclusive features of the AAS-related
features.
Table 6-1 AAS-related prerequisite features and mutually exclusive features

AAS-related Feature UMTS
Prerequisite Feature Mutually Exclusive Feature
AAS Vertical Multiple None AAS Virtual Four Uplink

Sectors for UMTS Channels for UMTS (Vertical)
AAS Dividual Tilts by None None

Carrier for UMTS
AAS Virtual Four Uplink WRFD-010209 4-Antenna AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors
Channels for UMTS Receive Diversity for UMTS
(Vertical)
NOTE
l Mutually exclusive features cannot be activated in the same sector or cell.

l The tilt of the AAS beam can be adjusted only within a certain range. For more information, see
section "Technical Specifications of AAUs" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Technical
Description.
l The tilt difference of the AAS beam is restricted by the maximum capability of the digital tilt (DT).
All tilt difference among all features or within any feature complies with this restriction. For more
information, see section "Technical Specifications of AAUs" in 3900 &5900 Series Base Station
Technical Description.

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 7 Network Impact
7 Network Impact
7.1 AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS
7.1.1 System Capacity

The AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature enables two beams with different tilts
to be configured on two sectors, and the two cells in the two sectors work in the same
frequency. This feature helps increase downlink capacity for cells. However, capacity gains
vary according to site conditions and UE distribution.
In typical urban areas, when the downlink capacity is increased, throughput of UEs near the
cell center rises sharply. When the downlink cell load reaches 70% and users of the inner cell
accounts for over 30%, the throughput gains are as follows:
l For the full buffer traffic model: The average throughput increases by 50% to 80% in
common urban areas, and 30% to 60% in densely populated urban areas after sectors are
split.
l For the burst traffic model: The average throughput increases by 20% to 50% in common
urban areas and densely populated urban areas after sectors are split.
When the uplink cell load reaches 70% and users of the inner cell accounts for over 30%, the
throughput gains are as follows:
l For the full buffer traffic model: The average throughput increases by 60% to 100% in
common urban areas and densely populated urban areas after sectors are split.
l For the burst traffic model: The average throughput increases by 30% to 50% in common
urban areas and densely populated urban areas after sectors are split.
l The transmit power of UEs near the cell center decreases by 2 dB to 5 dB.
If both the HSDPA inter-cell power sharing function and the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors
for UMTS feature are enabled, downlink capacity gains can be increased. Compared with the
non-power sharing case, power sharing generates the following gains when the following
three conditions are met: The cell is in densely populated urban areas. The average downlink
load in the two split cells is between 25% and 70%. The traffic model is Burst.
l The average throughput gains are between 5% and 10%.

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l The throughput gains at cell edges are greater than 10%.
7.1.2 Network Performance

This feature adds one intra-frequency cell to the area covered by the original cell, resulting in
extra intra-frequency interference. In overlapping areas, these two cells cause strong
interference to each other, and the Ec/Io greatly decreases. Intra-frequency interference in
overlapping areas is stronger than that in non-overlapping areas. As a result, the KPIs related
to call completion rate, service drop rate, and handover success rate deteriorate. However,
service-related KPIs improve. In some areas, the average CS and PS service drop rates per
day may increase by about 10% to 20%.
After the HSDPA inter-cell power sharing function is enabled, the downlink AAU power
resources can be fully used. If the number of users is small in the inner cell but large in the
outer cell, the remaining HSDPA power resources in the inner cell are shared to the outer cell,
which causes that the average cell load slightly increases. In this situation, the downlink cell
load increases and downlink inter-cell interference increases, which may slightly deteriorate
the CS service drop rate, PS service drop rate, CS RAB setup success rate, and PS RAB setup
success rate of the cell. Meantime, this function yields positive gains for uplink and downlink
service KPIs for outer cells because available power resources increase.
7.1.3 NEs
This feature is implemented on the NodeB.
7.1.4 Hardware
This feature requires that the baseband processing unit be the BBU3900 or BBU3910.
7.1.5 Inter-NE Interfaces

None
7.1.6 Operation and Maintenance

License
Table 7-1 lists the license required for this feature.
Table 7-1 License required for AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS
Feature ID Feature Name License Control NE Sales Unit
Item
WRFD-261103 AAS Vertical AAS Vertical NodeB per RU

Multiple Sectors Multiple Sectors
for UMTS for UMTS
Configuration Management
Table 7-2 and Table 7-3 list MML commands and parameters that have been introduced on
the NodeB side to accommodate this feature.

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Table 7-2 MML command changes

Change MML Command Description
Type
New ADD AAS This new command is used to add an AAS module
to an RRU chain or ring.
New ADD AARU This new command is used to add an AARU.
New MOD VRET This new command is used to modify parameter

settings for a VRET MO.
New MOD VRETSUBUNIT This new command is used to modify

configurations of a virtual RET subunit.
Table 7-3 Parameter changes

Change MO Parameter MML Description
Type ID Command
New VRETSU ULTILT MOD Indicates the uplink downtilt of

BUNIT VRETSUBUNI the virtual RET subunit.
T
New VRETSU DLTILT MOD Indicates the downlink

BUNIT VRETSUBUNI downtilt of the virtual RET
T subunit.
Performance Management
None
Fault Management
Table 7-4 lists alarms that have been introduced on the NodeB side to accommodate this
feature.
Table 7-4 Alarm changes

Change Alarm Alarm Name Alarm Applicatio
Type ID Severity n scope
New 26560 AAS Board Not In Position Major AAU3901

and
AAU3902
New 26561 AAS Hardware Fault Major AAU3901

and
AAU3902

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7.2 AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS

This feature helps increase downlink capacity by applying appropriate downtilt angles for
different carriers. Typically, increasing tilts increases downlink capacity by 2% to 5%.

Because two carriers use different tilts, these carriers differ in coverage performance and
consequently the directed retry decision (DRD) function cannot take effect in cells served by
these carriers. As a result, KPIs related to the call completion rate, call drop rate, and inter-
frequency handover success rate deteriorate.
7.2.3 NEs
7.2.4 Hardware

None
License
Table 7-5 License required for AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS

Item
WRFD-261105 AAS Dividual AAS Dividual Tilts NodeB per RU

Tilts by Carrier by Carrier for
for UMTS UMTS

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Type



Type ID Command
New VRETS ULTILT MOD Indicates the uplink tilt of the

UBUNI VRETSUBUNI virtual RET subunit.
T T
New VRETS DLTILT MOD Indicates the downlink tilt of

UBUNI VRETSUBUNI the virtual RET subunit.
T T
None
Fault Management
feature.
7.3 AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS

(Vertical)

When the AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical) feature is used, throughput
of all UEs increases and that of local UEs rises dramatically. When the uplink cell load
reaches 70%, the throughput gains are as follows:
l For the full buffer traffic model: The uplink average throughput increases by 60% to
100% in common and densely populated urban areas.

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l For the burst traffic model: The uplink average throughput increases by 30% to 50% in
common and densely populated urban areas.
l The transmit power of UEs near the cell center decreases by 2 dB to 5 dB.

The network performance gain can be evaluated as follows:
l In ideal scenarios:
If UEs are evenly distributed in areas covered by two uplink beams in a cell, the received
total wideband power (RTWP) of the two uplink beams equally increases and therefore
this feature can bring maximum performance gains.
l In non-ideal scenarios:
If UEs are distributed only in areas covered by one uplink beam in a cell, the RTWP of
this uplink beam can increase to the upper limit but the RTWP of the other uplink beam
does not increase. In this case, this feature can bring only limited performance gains.
7.3.3 NEs
7.3.4 Hardware
This feature requires that the baseband processing unit support 4R.

None

License
Table 7-8 AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical)
Item
WRFD-261101 AAS Virtual Four AAS Virtual Four NodeB per RU

Uplink Channels Uplink Channels
for UMTS for UMTS
(Vertical) (Vertical)

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Type



Type ID Command
New VRETSUB ULTILT MOD Indicates the uplink tilt of the

UNIT VRETSUBU virtual RET subunit.
NIT
New VRETSUB DLTILT MOD Indicates the downlink tilt of the

UNIT VRETSUBU virtual RET subunit.
NIT
None
Fault Management
feature.

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 8 Engineering Guidelines
8 Engineering Guidelines
This chapter provides engineering guidelines for the AAU3902. For details about engineering
guidelines for other AASs (such as the AAS3910), see 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station
Initial Configuration Guide.
The tilt of an AAS module is the sum of the mechanical tilt and RET tilts. The mechanical tilt
is fixed upon installation and cannot be changed after the AAS module is installed. RET tilts
include the following: RET tilts of passive antennas can be set using the TILT parameter.
RET tilts of active antennas can be set using the DLTILT and ULTILT parameters. The
following provides the ranges for mechanical tilts, RET tilts of passive antennas, and RET
tilts of active antennas.
For the AAU3902:
l Mechanical tilt (configuration object: AAS)

-3°, -1.5°, 0°, 1.5°, 3°
l RET tilt of passive antennas TILT (configuration object: RETSubunit)
– Low-frequency passive antennas operating on the 790-960 MHz frequency band:
[0, 10]
– High-frequency passive antennas operating on the 1710-2690 MHz frequency band:
[2, 10]
l RET tilt of active antennas DLTILT/ULTILT (configuration object: VRETSubunit)
[0, 12]
If the AARU operating on the 2100 MHz frequency band is used, the maximum
difference between beam tilts is 5°.
8.1 Deployment of Passive Antennas
8.1.1 Requirements
Passive antennas are not under license control.
8.1.2 Data Preparation

Table 8-1 describes the parameters that must be set to configure the RET.

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Table 8-1 Key parameters related to the RET

Parameter Parameter Setting Notes Data
Name ID Source
Device No. DEVICENO All antenna line devices (ALDs) (including Equipment
RET antennas and the TMA) in a base plan
station must have a unique device number.
Device name DEVICENA This parameter identifies an RET antenna. Engineering

ME All RET antennas must have a unique design
device name. If an entered device name
already exists, the system returns an error
message. The format of the parameter value
is: sector+port+device type_network type.
This parameter is optional.
Control Port CTRLCN These parameters specify the numbers of Equipment

Cabinet No. the cabinet, subrack, and slot, respectively, plan
where an AAS module is located.
Control CTRLSRN Equipment
Plane plan
Subrack No.
Control CTRLSN Equipment

Plane Slot plan
No.
RET type RETTYPE For passive antennas, set this parameter to Equipment
MULTI_RET. plan
RET subunit SUBUNITN When the RETTYPE parameter is set to Equipment

number UM MULTI_RET, the SUBUNITNUM plan
parameter must be set. Set this parameter to
the number of the highest number RET
subunit to be used.
Polar type POLARTYP Set this parameter based on the AAS Equipment
E module specifications. plan
Antenna SCENARIO Set this parameter to REGULAR for Equipment

scenario passive antennas. plan
Vendor code VENDORC This parameter is mandatory in cascading Equipment

ODE scenarios. Set this parameter based on the plan
manufacturer information, for example:
l KA: Kathrein RET antenna
l AN: Andrew RET antenna
l HW: Huawei Agisson RET antenna
Serial SERIALNO This parameter is mandatory in cascading Equipment

Number scenarios. Set this parameter according to plan
the device serial number of the target
antenna.

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Table 8-2 describes the parameters that must be set to configure the RETSUBUNIT.
Table 8-2 Key parameters related to the RETSUBUNIT

Name ID Source
Subunit No. SUBUNITN This parameter specifies the RET subunit Equipment
O number, which starts from 1. plan
Connect Port CONNCN1 Set each of these parameters based on the Equipment
1 Cabinet connection between the target AAS module plan
No. and the peer RRU or RFU.
Connect Port CONNSRN1 Equipment

1 Subrack plan
No.
Connect Port CONNSN1 Equipment

1 Slot No. plan
Connect Port CONNPN1 Equipment

1 Port No. plan
Connect Port CONNCN2 Equipment

2 Cabinet plan
No.
Connect Port CONNSRN2 Equipment

2 Subrack plan
No.
Connect Port CONNSN2 Equipment

2 Slot No. plan
Connect Port CONNPN2 Equipment

2 Port No. plan
Tilt TILT Set this parameter based on the engineering Engineering

design. design
8.1.3 Precautions
None
8.1.4 Hardware Adjustment

For details, see AAU3902 Installation Guide.
8.1.5 Initial Configuration

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8.1.5.1 Using the CME

For detailed operations on the CME of the base station, see CME-based Feature
Configuration. For detailed operations on the CME of the base station controller, click on
the CME interface to obtain online help.
8.1.5.2 Using MML Commands

Step 1 Run the NodeB MML command ADD RRUCHAIN with RCN set to 0 to add an RRU chain
or ring.
Step 2 Run the NodeB MML command ADD AAS to add an AAS module to the RRU chain or ring.
Step 3 Run the NodeB MML command ADD AARU to add an AARU. In this step, set Board Type
to AARU, AARU Work Standard to UO, Slot No. to 1, Number of RX channels to 2, and
Number of TX channels to 2.
To add multiple AARUs on the AAS, run the command repeatedly. To add an AARU in
GSM/LTE mode in slot 3, perform the following operation:
Run the ADD AARU command on the NodeB to add an AARU. In this step, set AARU Work
Standard to GL, Number of RX channels to 2, Number of TX channels to 2, and Slot No. to
3.
Step 4 Run the NodeB MML command SCN ALD to scan an antenna device connected to RRUs or
RFUs.
Step 5 Run the NodeB MML command ADD RET with Antenna scenario set to REGULAR to add
an RET antenna.
Step 6 Run the NodeB MML command CLB RET to calibrate the RET antenna to ensure that tilts
supported by the RET antenna can be correctly configured and that the actual tilts of the RET
antenna match the configured tilts.
Step 7 Run the NodeB MML command MOD RETSUBUNIT and set parameters under an
RETSubunit MO. In this step, set Connect Port 1 Port No. to R0A and Tilt to the planned
value, for example, 5.0°.
Step 8 (Optional) Run the NodeB MML command MOD RETTILT to configure the tilt of the
previously added RET antenna. In this step, set RET Class to RET(RET) and Tilt to the
planned value such as 6.0°.
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8.1.5.3 MML Command Examples

//Adding an RRU chain or ring
ADD RRUCHAIN: RCN=0, TT=CHAIN, BM=COLD, HCN=0, HSN=3, HPN=0;
//Adding an AAS module to the RRU chain or ring
ADD AAS: CN=0, SRN=60, TP=TRUNK, RCN=0, PS=0, AN="AAS";
//Adding an AARU
ADD AARU: CN=0, SRN=60, SN=1, RS=UO, AN="AARU_1", RXNUM=2, TXNUM=2, VRETNO=60;
//Adding other AARU boards if an AAS is configured with more than one AARU
ADD AARU: CN=0, SRN=60, SN=3, RS=GL, AN="AARU_2", RXNUM=2, TXNUM=2, VRETNO=61;
//Scanning an antenna device
SCN ALD: CTRLCN=0, CTRLSRN=60, CTRLSN=0;
//Adding an RET antenna
ADD RET: DEVICENO=0, DEVICENAME="PEOPLESQUARE_SEC1_RET_01", CTRLCN=0, CTRLSRN=60,
CTRLSN=0, RETTYPE=SINGLE_RET, POLARTYPE=SINGLE, SCENARIO=DAISY_CHAIN;
//Calibrating the RET antenna

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CLB RET: OPMODE=SITE;

//Setting parameters under an RETSubunit MO
MOD RETSUBUNIT: DEVICENO=0, SUBUNITNO=1, TILT=50;
8.1.6 Activation Observation

Perform the following operations after passive antennas were deployed:
l Check whether any alarms were falsely generated.
l Run the NodeB MML command DSP RET to query the dynamic information about an
RET or RETSubunit MO.
8.2 Deployment of Active Antennas
8.2.1 Requirements
Active antennas are not under license control.
8.2.2 Data Preparation

Table 8-3 describes the parameters that must be set to configure the VRET.
Table 8-3 Key parameters related to the VRET

Name ID Source
Device No. DEVICENO This parameter specifies the number of the User-
virtual antenna device to which a virtual RET defined
subunit belongs. The parameter value must be
consistent with the subrack number of the target
AAS module. The value range is 60 to 254.

Name ID Source
Subunit SUBUNITN One AAS module can be configured with a User-

No. O maximum of eight virtual RET subunits. defined
SubunitNa SUBNAME This parameter is user-defined. It contains 0 to User-

me 64 characters. All virtual RET subunits must defined
have unique names.
PORTNU PORTNUM This parameter specifies the number of User-

M connection ports that can be configured for a defined
virtual RET subunit. This parameter can be set
to 0, 1, 2, or 4.

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Name ID Source
Connect CONNPNn This parameter specifies a connection port. The User-

Port n Port n value ranges from 1 to 4. A connection port is defined
No. in RXY form, and each connection port belongs
only to one virtual RET subunit.
Polar type POLARTYP Polarization is a property of a connection port. User-

n En This parameter specifies the polarization type of defined
a connection port. The n value ranges from 1 to
4.
Uplink Tilt ULTILT Each virtual RET subunit can be configured User-
with only one uplink tilt. defined
Downlink DLTILT Each virtual RET subunit can be configured User-

Tilt with only one downlink tilt. defined
8.2.3 Precautions
For sites in dense and common urban areas requiring large downtilt, preset the mechanical
downtilt to 1.5° or 3° when deploying the following features:
l AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS

l AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS
l AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical)
8.2.4 Hardware Adjustment

8.2.5 Initial Configuration
8.2.5.1 Using the CME

8.2.5.2 Using MML Commands

Step 1 Run the NodeB MML command ADD RRUCHAIN with RCNset to 0 to add an RRU chain
or ring.
Step 3 Run the NodeB MML command ADD AARU to add an AARU. In this step, set AARU Work
Standard to UO, Slot No. to 1, Number of RX channels to 2, and Number of TX channels to
2.

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3.
Step 4 (Optional) Run the NodeB MML command MOD VRET to modify parameter settings for a
VRET MO. In this step, set the Device Name and Subunit Quantity parameters to
appropriate values. The default value of the Subunit Quantity parameter is 8. Note that the
value of the Device No. parameter must be the same as the value of the Subrack No.
parameter for the previously added AAS module.
Step 5 Run the NodeB MML command MOD VRETSUBUNIT. In this step, set Uplink Tilt to the
planned value for a virtual RET subunit and Downlink Tilt to the same value as Downlink
Tilt.
Step 6 Run the NodeB MML command ADD SECTOR associate the virtual RET subunit with a
sector.
Step 7 Run the NodeB MML command ADD SECTOREQM to add sector equipment and sector
equipment antennas.
Step 8 Run the NodeB MML command ADD ULOCELL on the NodeB side to add a local cell.
Step 9 Perform the following steps to add a logical cell:

l Run the ADD ULOCELL command on the RNC side to add a local cell.
l Run the ADD UCELLQUICKSETUP command to quickly set up a logical cell. Set
related cell algorithms based on the network planning requirements.
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8.2.5.3 MML Command Examples

NodeB:
ADD AAS: CN=0, SRN=60, TP=TRUNK, RCN=0, PS=0;
//Adding an AARU
ADD AARU: CN=0, SRN=60, SN=1, RS=UO, RXNUM=2, TXNUM=2, VRETNO=60;
//Modifying the configurations of a virtual RET subunit
MOD VRETSUBUNIT: DEVICENO=60, SUBUNITNO=1, PORTNUM=2, CONNPN1=R0A, CONNPN2=R0B,
ULTILT=50, DLTILT=50;
//Associating a virtual RET subunit with a sector (Select the slot number
according to the actual RU slot configuration)
ADD SECTOR: SECTORID=0, ANTNUM=4, ANT1CN=0, ANT1SRN=60, ANT1SN=1, ANT1N=R0A,
ANT2CN=0, ANT2SRN=60, ANT2SN=1, ANT2N=R0B, ANT3CN=0, ANT3SRN=60, ANT3SN=1,
ANT3N=R1A, ANT4CN=0, ANT4SRN=60, ANT4SN=1, ANT4N=R1B, CREATESECTOREQM=FALSE;
//Adding sector equipment and sector equipment antennas (Select the slot number
ADD SECTOREQM: SECTOREQMID=0, SECTORID=0, ANTNUM=2, ANT1CN=0, ANT1SRN=60,
ANT1SN=1, ANT1N=R0A, ANTTYPE1=RXTX_MODE, ANT2CN=0, ANT2SRN=60, ANT2SN=1,
ANT2N=R0B, ANTTYPE2=RX_MODE;
ANT1SN=1, ANT1N=R1A, ANTTYPE1=RX_MODE, ANT2CN=0, ANT2SRN=60, ANT2SN=1, ANT2N=R1B,
ANTTYPE2=RXTX_MODE;

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ADD BASEBANDEQM: BASEBANDEQMID=0, BASEBANDEQMTYPE=ULDL, UMTSDEMMODE=DEM_2_CHAN,

SN1=3;
//Adding a local cell
ADD ULOCELL: ULOCELLID=0, LOCELLTYPE=NORMAL_CELL, SECTOREQMNUM=1, SECTOREQMID1=0,
TTW=FALSE, ULFREQ=9612, DLFREQ=10562, MAXPWR=430, HISPM=FALSE, RMTCM=FALSE,
VAM=FALSE;
VAM=FALSE;
VAM=FALSE;
NOTE
1. 1. VRETNO and DEVICENO are used for the same object and their values must be identical.
2. VRETSUBUNIT provides the RET configuration for a port, which must be identical with the
RX/TX port in SECTOREQM.
RNC:
//Adding a logical cell
ADD ULOCELL: NODEBNAME="NodeB1", LOCELL=0;
ADD UCELLQUICKSETUP: CELLID=0, CELLNAME="Cell0", BANDIND=BAND1, CnOpGrpIndex=0,
UARFCNUPLINK=9612, UARFCNDOWNLINK=10562, PSCRAMBCODE=0, TCELL=CHIP256,
LAC=H'2501, SAC=H'0000, CFGRACIND=REQUIRE, RAC=H'00, SpgId=6, URANUM=D1, URA1=1,
NODEBNAME="NodeB1", LOCELL=0, SUPBMC=FALSE, MAXTXPOWER=430, PCPICHPOWER=330;
8.2.6 Activation Observation

Perform the following operations after active antennas were deployed:

l Run the NodeB MML command DSP VRETSUBUNIT to query the status of virtual
RET subunits.
8.3 Deployment of AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for

UMTS
8.3.1 Application Suggestions

Use this feature in hot spots when the following conditions are met:
l The operator does not have extra frequencies.

l The downlink load of the target cell has reached or exceeded the downlink load threshold
(70%) for capacity expansion.
l In densely populated urban areas, the site height is higher than 25 m, and the distance
between base stations is equal to or less than 500 m.

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l In common urban areas, the site height is higher than 30 m, and the distance between
base stations is less than 900 m.
– The total downtilt on the site is smaller than or equal to 10°, after the AAU is used
in the site, the electrical tilt is less than or equal to 7°.
– Traffic is available near the site. Deploy the AAS Dividual Tilts by UL/DL for
UMTS feature in scenarios where traffic of inner cells accounts for 30% to 70% of
the total traffic.
8.3.2 Required Information

This feature requires the following information:
l Traffic statistics: used to identify hot spots

l Drive test results and performance call history records (PCHRs) or measurement reports:
used to analyze traffic distribution and coverage conditions
l NodeB configuration scripts: used to learn about power specifications and the multi-
carrier strategy
l Site engineering parameters: used to learn about installation information, mechanical
tilts, distance between sites, and radio environments
8.3.3 Planning
8.3.3.1 RF Planning
1. Frequency planning:
An inner cell must use the same frequency as the corresponding outer cell.
2. Power configurations:
l Maximum power planning: The maximum transmit power of the AAU3902 is 2x40 W.
– If the total transmit power of the inner and outer cells does not reach the maximum
transmit power of the target AAS module after sector splitting, it is recommended
that the transmit power of an inner cell and the corresponding outer cell be the same
as the transmit power of the original cell.
Take the AAU3902 for example, if the transmit power is 30 W before sector
splitting, the transmit power is 30 W in both the inner and outer cells after sector
splitting. The total transmit power of inner and outer cells is 60 W, which does not
reach the maximum transmit power of the AAU3902.
– If the total transmit power of the inner and outer cells exceeds the maximum
transmit power of the target AAS module after sector splitting, it is recommended
that the transmit power of an inner cell and the corresponding outer cell be half of
the transmit power of the original cell.
Take the AAU3902 for example, if the transmit power is 50 W before sector
splitting, the transmit power is 50 W in both the inner and outer cells after sector
splitting. The total transmit power of inner and outer cells is 100 W, which exceeds
the maximum transmit power of the AAU3902. To avoid this situation, reduce the
transmit power of an inner cell and the corresponding outer cell to be half of the
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l Pilot power planning: It is good practice to set the pilot power before and after sector
splitting to be less than or equal to 10% of the total transmit power to provide sufficient
power for HSDPA services.
– If the transmit power of an inner cell and the corresponding outer cell remains
unchanged before and after sector splitting, ensure that the pilot power before and
after sector splitting remains the same so that coverage edges of the sector will not
change.
Take the AAU3902 for example, if the transmit power is 20 W and the pilot power
is 2 W before sector splitting, the pilot power is 10% of the total transmit power.
After sector splitting, the transmit power is 20 W in both an inner cell and the
corresponding outer cell. It is recommended that the pilot power be configured to 2
W in both the inner and outer cells.
– Assume that the transmit power of the inner and outer cells is half of the transmit
power of the original cell before sector splitting. If the pilot power is 5% of the total
transmit power before sector splitting, it is recommended that the pilot power of
both the inner and outer cells remain unchanged after sector splitting, that is, the
pilot power increases to 10% of the total transmit power so that coverage edges of
the sector will not change. If the pilot power is 10% of the total transmit power
before sector splitting, it is recommended that the pilot power of both the inner and
outer cells remain unchanged after sector splitting and the downtilt be adjusted so
that coverage edges of the sector will not change.
It is good practice to enable the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature when
the proportion of number of users served by the inner cell to number of users served by
the inner and outer cells is greater than or equal to 30%. When the feature is enabled:
– If the proportion is greater than or equal to 30%, configure the pilot power based on
the pilot power planning. Table 8-5 lists common configurations in this scenario.
Table 8-5 Typical proportions of pilot power

Scenario Power Power proportion Whether to optimize
proportio after sector splitting downtilts
n before
sector Inner Outer
splitting Cell Cell
Cell power remains 5% 5% 5% No

unchanged after
feature activation 10% 10% 10% No
Cell power reduces 5% 10% 10% No

by half after feature
activation 10% 10% 10% Yes
– If the proportion is lower than 30%, increase the pilot power to expand the coverage
scope of the inner cell to increase the proportion of number of users served by the
inner cell to number of users served by the inner and outer cells. However, the
proportion of the pilot power to the total transmit power should not be higher than
15%. To avoid affecting neighboring sites, do not adjust pilot power of outer cells.
An increase in pilot power compromises throughput of inner cells and increases
interference from inner cells to outer cells. Table 8-6 lists common configurations
in this scenario.

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Table 8-6 Typical proportions of pilot power
Scenario Power Power proportion Whether to optimize

proportio after sector splitting downtilts
n before
sector Inner Outer
splitting Cell Cell
Cell power remains 5% 5%– 5% No

unchanged after 15%
feature activation
10% 10%– 10% No
15%
Cell power reduces 5% 10%– 10% No

by half after feature 15%
activation
10% 10%– 10% Yes
15%
3. Downtilt planning:
It is recommended that downtilts be planned along with pilot power so that coverage edges of
the sector will not change and coverage of neighboring cells will not be affected. The
following are configuration suggestions:
l If the pilot power remains unchanged before and after sector splitting, it is recommended
that the downtilt of outer cell remain to be the same as that of the original cell and the
downtilt of inner cell be the sum of outer cell downtilt and tilt difference (5°for and
AAU3902).
The configuration examples are as follows:
AAU3902 Feature Not VMS (Two Cells)

Enabled
Outer cell Inner cell
(Single Cell)
Uplink tilt α1 α1 α1+5°
Downlink tilt α1 α1 α1+5°
l If the transmit power of inner and outer cells after sector splitting is half of that before
sector splitting, and the proportion of pilot power to the total transmit power remains
unchanged, reduce the downtilt of outer cell within a proper range (for example, reduce
the downtilt by 1°) and set the downtilt of inner cell to be the sum of outer cell downtilt
and tilt difference.
AAU3902 Feature Not VMS (Two Cells)

Enabled
Outer cell Inner cell
(Single Cell)
Uplink tilt α1 α1-1° α1-1°+5°

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Downlink tilt α1 α1-1° α1-1°+5°
4. Scrambling code planning:
After the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature is enabled, an inner cell and an
outer cell will be created. For outer cells, use the original scrambling code. For inner cells,
perform scrambling code planning as follows: Engineers need to understand the planning
rules and resource allocation for scrambling codes. Generally, the planning rules are
consistent with the planning rules at the initial phase. If some scrambling code resources are
reserved at the initial phase for capacity expansion, engineers need to determine whether the
reserved resources can be used for this time.
5. Neighboring cell planning:
For an outer cell, add the newly-deployed intra-frequency inner cells at this site and
neighboring sites to the intra-frequency neighboring cell list, and add the newly-deployed
inter-frequency inner cells at this site and neighboring sites to the inter-frequency neighboring
cell list.
For an inner cell, use the intra- and inter-frequency neighboring cell list of the corresponding
outer cell that works on the same frequency and in the same sector. At the same time, replace
the inner cell with its outer cell on the list.
For neighboring cells in which the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature is not
enabled, the neighboring cell planning is affected by feature activation (The network topology
changes after feature activation). Add corresponding intra- and inter-frequency inner cells in
the intra- and inter-frequency neighboring cell list.
NOTE
l If the intra- and inter-frequency neighboring cell list cannot accommodate more cells, remove cells
that have the lowest priority at the bottom of these lists.
l In RAN14.0 (SRAN7.0) and later, each cell can be configured with 64 neighboring cells by using
the neighboring cell extension algorithm.
8.3.3.2 Network Planning

The impact of this feature on inter-carrier networking policies must be considered. The
detailed cases are as follows:
1. Multi-carrier splitting
When multiple carriers are split, the previous networking policies can be used. The
splitting angle and power specifications of the multiple carriers must be the same to
ensure the same coverage of the inner and outer cells after the splitting. In this case,
DRD failures caused by different coverage can be avoided.
However, this spitting mode will cause strong intra-frequency interference and affect call
drop-related KPIs.
2. Partial-carrier splitting
This carrier splitting mode reduces intra-frequency interference.
According to different original policies, different multi-carrier policies should be used. The
details are as follows:

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l When the original policies are random camping and HSDPA UE number-based
balancing, and the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature is enabled, perform
the following operations in different states:
– In the idle state:
Enable the inter-frequency fast reselection and set IdleSintersearch to 127.
– In the access state:
Disable blind handover-based RAB DRDs from the non-split carriers to the split
carriers to avoid DRD failures caused by different coverage.
Retain blind handover-based RAB DRDs from the split carriers to non-split
carriers.
Retain blind handover-based RAB DRDs among neighboring frequencies at split
carriers or non-split carriers.
– In the connected state:
Enable the measurement-based inter-frequency load handovers from non-split
carriers to split carriers to avoid DRD failures caused by different coverage.
Retain blind handover-based inter-frequency load handovers from split carriers to
non-split carriers.
Retain blind handover-based inter-frequency load handovers among neighboring
cell frequencies at split carriers or non-split carriers.
– For the DC feature:
It is recommended that neighboring frequency cells with the same split carriers or
non-split carriers form a DC group.
l When the original policies are preferred camping F1 and HSDPA UE number-based
balancing, and the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature is enabled (split
non-camping carriers to avoid impacts on CS KPIs and user experience), take the
following operations in different states:
Retain the camping policy. Enable UEs to preferentially camp on F1.
Retain the blind handover-based RAB DRDs from F1 to non-split carriers (with the
same coverage areas). Use service-based RRC redirection from F1 to split carriers.
Retain the blind handover-based RAB DRDs among the split carriers.
Enable the measurement-based inter-frequency load handovers from non-split
carriers to split carriers.
Retain blind handover-based inter-frequency load handovers from split carriers to
non-split carriers.
Retain blind handover-based inter-frequency load handovers among split carriers or
non-split carriers.
– For the DC feature:
It is recommended that neighboring frequency cells with the same split carriers or
non-split carriers form a DC group.

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NOTE
l In RAN15.0 (SRAN8.0) or earlier, when the policy in the connected state (Cell PCH or Cell FACH)
is applied, the effect of service-based RRC redirection is not satisfactory. Therefore, when the policy
in the connected state is used, disable state transition or split all carriers.
l The Service Steering and Load Sharing in CELL_FACH State feature in RAN15.1 (SRAN8.1) can
ensure the service-based RRC redirection effect when the policy in the connected state is used.
8.3.3.3 Hardware Planning

Because new local cells are created after the Vertical Multiple Sectors feature is activated, you
must consider specifications of baseband processing units and license limitations. Before you
activate this feature, perform the following operations:
l Obtain NodeB configurations, including configurations of baseband processing units,
configurations of uplink and downlink baseband resource groups, and the NodeB
software version.
l At least one week before feature activation for the target cell, collect the quantity of
signaling resources and uplink/downlink channel elements (CEs) consumed. Then,
calculate the highest CE and signaling resource consumption in a day.
l Estimate the quantity of signaling resources and CEs that will be consumed in a day after
feature activation.
l Check the specifications of baseband signal processing boards. If necessary, expand their
capacity.
l Check the number of cells allowed by the license to use this feature.
8.3.4 Deployment
8.3.4.1 Requirements
The license that controls this feature must be purchased and activated before feature
activation, the license sales unit is per AARU.
8.3.4.2 Data Preparation


Name ID Source
consistent with the subrack number of the
target AAS module. The value range is 60 to
254.
Table 8-8 describes the parameters that must be set to configure the VRETSUBUNIT.

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Table 8-8 Key parameters related to the VRETSUBUNIT

Name ID Source
Subunit SUBUNITN One AAS module can be configured with a User-

No. O maximum of eight virtual RET subunits. defined
SubunitNa SUBNAME This parameter is user-defined. It contains 0 to User-

me 64 characters. All virtual RET subunits must defined
have unique names.
PORTNU PORTNUM This parameter specifies the number of User-

M connection ports that can be configured for a defined
to 0, 1, 2, or 4.
Connect CONNPNn This parameter specifies a connection port. The User-

Port n Port n value ranges from 1 to 4. A connection port defined
No. is in RXY form, and each connection port
belongs only to one virtual RET subunit.
Polar type POLARTYP This parameter specifies the polarization type User-
n En of a connection port. The n value ranges from defined
1 to 4.
with only one uplink tilt. After sector splitting, defined
the uplink tilts of the two split sectors must be
different. For example, the uplink tilt of the
original sector is 5° before sector splitting.
After sector splitting, the uplink tilts of sectors
0 and 1 can be 5° and 10°, respectively.

Tilt with only one downlink tilt. After sector defined
splitting, the downlink tilts of the two split
sectors must be different. For example, the
downlink tilt of the original sector is 5° before
sector splitting. After sector splitting, the
downlink tilts of sectors 0 and 1 can be 5° and
10°, respectively.
Table 8-9 describes the parameters that must be set to configure the ULOCELL.

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Table 8-9 Key parameters related to the ULOCELL

Name ID Source
UL ULFREQ The inner and outer cells must use the same User-
Frequency uplink frequency. defined
Channel
Number
DL DLFREQ The inner and outer cells must use the same User-
Frequency downlink frequency. defined
Channel
Number
8.3.4.3 Precautions
This feature can be configured only when both the tilt adjustment range and tilt difference of
the AAS beam meet specified restrictions. For details about the restrictions, see Note in 6
Related Features.
8.3.4.4 Hardware Adjustment

8.3.4.5 Initial Configuration
8.3.4.5.1 Using the CME

8.3.4.5.2 Using MML Commands

or ring.
2.
3.
appropriate values. The default value of the Subunit Quantity parameter is 8.

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Note that the value of the Device No. parameter must be the same as the value of the Subrack
No. parameter for the previously added AAS module.
Step 5 Run the NodeB MML command MOD VRETSUBUNIT to modify parameter settings for
virtual RET subunits 1 and 2. In this step, set Uplink Tilt and Downlink Tilt to the planned
values for these two subunits.
Step 6 Run the NodeB MML command ADD SECTOR to associate virtual RET subunits with
sectors. In this step:
l For sector 0:
Set the Antenna Number parameter to the value of the PORTNUM parameter for virtual
RET subunit 1.
Set the Channel No. of Antenna 1 and Channel No. of Antenna 2 parameters to the
values of the Connect Port 1 Port No. and Connect Port 2 Port No. parameters for
virtual RET subunit 1, respectively.
l For sector 1:
RET subunit 2.
equipment antennas.
Step 8 Run the NodeB MML command ADD ULOCELL twice to add two local cells in total.
Step 9 Perform the following steps to add logical cells:

l Run the RNC MML command ADD ULOCELL twice to add two local cells in total.
l Run the RNC MML command ADD UCELLQUICKSETUP twice to quickly set up
logical cells 0 and 1. In this step:
– For logical cell 0, set the Cell ID parameter to 0.
– For logical cell 1, set the Cell ID parameter to 1.
– For logical cells 0 and 1, set the Uplink UARFCN parameter to the same value, and
set the Downlink UARFCN parameter to the same value.
NOTE
An inner cell and its corresponding outer cell must each be configured as an intra-frequency
neighboring cell to the other. Otherwise, some KPIs will deteriorate.
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8.3.4.5.3 MML Command Examples

NodeB:
//Adding an AARU
//Modifying configurations of the virtual RET subunit

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//Associating virtual RET subunits 1 and 2 with sectors 0 and 1 (Select the slot
number according to the actual RU slot configuration)
ANTTYPE2=RXTX_MODE;
ANTTYPE2=RXTX_MODE;
//Adding two local cells
VAM=FALSE;
VAM=FALSE;
VAM=FALSE;
VAM=FALSE;
VAM=FALSE;
VAM=FALSE;
NOTE
1. VRETNO and DEVICENO are used for the same object and their values must be identical.
RNC:
//Quickly setting up two logical cells
ADD UCELLQUICKSETUP: CELLID=0, CELLNAME=" Cell0", BANDIND=BAND1,
CnOpGrpIndex=0,UARFCNUPLINK=9612, UARFCNDOWNLINK=10562, PSCRAMBCODE=0,
TCELL=CHIP256, LAC=H'2501, SAC=H'0000, CFGRACIND=REQUIRE, RAC=H'00, SpgId =
6,URANUM=D1, URA1=1, NODEBNAME="NodeB1", LOCELL=0, SUPBMC=FALSE, MAXTXPOWER=430,

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PCPICHPOWER=330;
ADD UCELLQUICKSETUP: CELLID=1, CELLNAME="Cell1", BANDIND=BAND1,
TCELL=CHIP256, LAC=H'2501, SAC=H'0000, CFGRACIND=REQUIRE, RAC=H'00,
SpgId=6,URANUM=D1, URA1=1, NODEBNAME="NodeB1", LOCELL=1, SUPBMC=FALSE,
MAXTXPOWER=430, PCPICHPOWER=330;
PCPICHPOWER=330;
PCPICHPOWER=330;
//Setting cell parameters based on the configured cell parameters on the live
network
//Adding intra- or inter-frequency neighboring cells
ADD UINTRAFREQNCELL: RNCID=1796, CELLID=0, NCELLRNCID=3, IDLEQOFFSET1SN=0,
IDLEQOFFSET2SN=0, NPRIOFLAG=FALSE, CIOOFFSET=0, CELLSFORBIDDEN1A=AFFECT,
CELLSFORBIDDEN1B=AFFECT, SIB11IND=TRUE, SIB12IND=FALSE, TPENALTYHCSRESELECT=D0;
//Adding HSPA cells
ADD UCELLHSDPA: CellId=0, AllocCodeMode=Automatic, HsPdschMaxCodeNum=15,
HsPdschMinCodeNum=1, CodeAdjForHsdpaSwitch=ON;
ADD UCELLHSUPA: CellId=0;
//Activating HSPA
ACT UCELLHSDPA: CellId=0;

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ACT UCELLHSUPA: CellId=0;

8.3.4.6 Activation Observation

Perform the following operations after the Vertical Multiple Sectors feature was activated:

l Run the NodeB MML command DSP ULOCELL to check whether each pair of split
inner and outer cells is successfully set up.
l Run the NodeB MML commands DSP VRETSUBUNIT, DSP SECTOR, and DSP
ULOCELL to query the status of virtual RET subunits, sectors, and cells, respectively.
8.3.5 Performance Monitoring

After feature activation, check the values of the counters listed in Table 8-10 to determine
performance gains provided by this feature.
Table 8-10 Counters to query

Counter Name Formula
RRC Connection Setup RRC connection setup success rate = Number of successful RRC
Success Rate connection setups/Number of RRC connection setup attempts x
100%
CS/PS/HSUPA/HSDPA RAB setup success rate = Number of successful RAB setups/

RAB Setup Success Number of RAB setup attempts x 100%
Rate
CS/PS/HSUPA/HSDPA Call drop rate = Number of abnormally released RABs/Total

Call Drop Rate number of released RABs x 100%
Soft Handover Success Soft handover success rate = Number of successful soft
Rate handovers/Number of soft handover attempts x 100%
Inter-Frequency Hard Inter-frequency hard handover success rate = Number of

Handover Success Rate successful inter-frequency hard handovers/Number of inter-
frequency hard handover attempts x 100%
8.3.6 Parameter Optimization

After the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature is enabled, the call completion rate
and call drop rate will be affected, especially the CS and PS call drop rate that may increase
by 10% to 20% in certain scenarios.

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To avoid abnormal coverage or strong interference after the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for
UMTS feature is enabled, use the fixed outer cell tilt and ensure that the absolute pilot power
of the outer cell remains the same so that outer cell coverage remains the same. Set the tilt
difference between the outer cell and inner cell to maximum DT value (5° for the AAU3902).
Therefore, do not optimize the preceding parameters.
8.3.7 Troubleshooting
l Fault symptom
The feature fails to be enabled or this feature is configured but is ineffective.
l Solution
– Check whether the same AAS module is configured with any feature that is
mutually exclusive with the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature. For
details, see 6 Related Features.
– Check whether ALM-26532 RF Unit Hardware Fault is generated on the same AAS
module. If so, the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature fails to be
enabled.
l Fault symptom
After the feature is enabled, KPIs deteriorate.
l Solution
Observe the KPIs after the feature is enabled. If KPIs deteriorate, take the same KPI
optimization methodology as for common sites.
8.4 Deployment of AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for

UMTS

Use the AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS feature when the following conditions are
met:
l The operator has two frequencies serving the same mode in the same frequency band.
l Traffic near the cell center is dense.

The required information is the same as that for the AAS Dividual Tilts by UL/DL for UMTS
feature. For details, see 8.3.2 Required Information.
8.4.3 Planning
8.4.3.1 RF Planning
Before deploying this feature, make a traffic map.
Conduct a network planning simulation test based on the traffic map. Determine the optimal
capacity by adjusting the tilts.

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After the tilts are adjusted, multiple carriers should not share the coverage. Therefore, plan the
networking policies after the feature is enabled.
l When the original policies are random camping and HSDPA UE number-based
balancing, and the AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS feature is enabled, take the
Enable the inter-frequency fast reselection and set IdleSintersearch to 127.
Small-tilt carriers cover large areas but large-tilt carriers cover small areas.
Therefore, blind handover-based RAB DRDs from large-tilt carriers to small-tilt
carriers are allowed but the reverse DRDs are not allowed.
Small-tilt carriers cover large areas but large-tilt carriers cover small areas.
Therefore, blind handover-based inter-frequency handovers from large tilt carriers
to small tilt carriers are allowed. However, in the reverse direction, only
measurement-based inter-frequency load handovers are allowed.
l When the original policies are preferred camping F1 and HSDPA UE number-based
balancing, and the AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS feature is enabled (increase
tilts of non-camping carriers to avoid impacts on CS KPIs and user experience), take the
Retain the camping policy. Enable UEs to preferentially camp on F1.
Carrier F1 covers a large area. Therefore, from F1 to other carriers, only service
based-RRC redirections are allowed.
From F1 to other carriers, only measurement-based inter-frequency load handovers
are allowed. In the reverse direction, blind handover-based inter-frequency
handovers are allowed.
NOTE
In RAN15.0 (SRAN8.0) or earlier, when the policy in the connected state (Cell PCH or Cell FACH) is
applied, the effect of service-based RRC redirection is not satisfactory. Therefore, when the policy in the
connected state is used, disable state transition.

The AAU3902 must be configured.
8.4.4 Deployment
Purchase the license for WRFD-261105 AAS Dividual Tilts by Carrier for UMTS by taking
an AARU module as a sales unit.

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Name ID Source
consistent with the subrack number of the
target AAS module. The value range is 60 to
254.
Table 8-12 describes the parameters that must be set to configure the VRETSUBUNIT.
Table 8-12 Key parameters related to the VRETSUBUNIT

Name ID Source
Subunit No. SUBUNITN One AAS module can be configured with a User-
O maximum of eight virtual RET subunits. defined
SubunitNam SUBNAME This parameter is user-defined. It contains 0 to User-

e 64 characters. All virtual RET subunits must defined
have unique names.
PORTNUM PORTNUM This parameter specifies the number of User-

connection ports that can be configured for a defined
to 0, 1, 2, or 4.
Connect CONNPNn This parameter specifies a connection port. User-

Port n Port The n value ranges from 1 to 4. A connection defined
No. port is in RXY form, and each connection port
belongs only to one virtual RET subunit.
Polar type n POLARTYP This parameter specifies the polarization type User-
En of a connection port. The n value ranges from defined
1 to 4.
with only one uplink tilt. After sector splitting, defined
the uplink tilts of the two split sectors must be
different. For example, the uplink tilt of the
original sector is 5.6° before sector splitting.
After sector splitting, the uplink tilts of sectors
0 and 1 can be 5.6° and 6.5°, respectively.

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Name ID Source

Tilt with only one downlink tilt. After sector defined
splitting, the downlink tilts of the two split
sectors must be different. For example, the
downlink tilt of the original sector is 5.6°
before sector splitting. After sector splitting,
the downlink tilts of sectors 0 and 1 can be
5.6° and 6.5°, respectively.

Name ID Source
UL ULFREQ Two cells corresponding to two different User-

Frequency carriers must use different uplink frequencies. defined
Channel
Number
DL DLFREQ Two cells corresponding to two different User-

Frequency carriers must use different downlink defined
Channel frequencies.
Number
8.4.4.3 Precautions
the AAS beam meet specified restrictions. For details about the restrictions, see Note in 6
Related Features.



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or ring.
2.
3.
value of the Device No. parameter must be the same as the value of the Virtual RET No.
parameter for the AARU.
Step 4 Modify parameter settings for the VRETUBUNIT MO.
The VRETSUBUNIT and VRET MOs are created together. By default, eight virtual antenna
subunits are created. Run the NodeB MML command MOD VRETSUBUNIT with DLTILT
set to preset values for subunit 1 and subunit 2. The downtilts for uplink and downlink beams
are the same for subunit 1 and subunit 2.
sectors. In this step:
l For sector 0:
RET subunit 1.
l For sector 1:
RET subunit 2.
equipment antennas.
Step 7 Run the NodeB MML command ADD ULOCELL to add a local cell.

1. Run the RNC MML command ADD ULOCELL to add a local cell.
2. Run the RNC MML command ADD UCELLQUICKSETUP twice to quickly set up
logical cells 0 and 1. In this step:
For logical cell 0, set the Cell ID parameter to 0.

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For logical cell 1, set the Cell ID parameter to 1.

For logical cells 0 and 1, set the Uplink UARFCN parameter to different values for these
two cells. Set the Downlink UARFCN parameter to different values for these two cells.
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NodeB:
ADD RRUCHAIN: RCN=0, TT=CHAIN, BM=COLD, HSN=3, HPN=0;
ADD AAS: CN=0, SRN=60, TP=TRUNK, RCN=0, PS=0, AN="AAS";
//Adding an AARU
ADD AARU: CN=0, SRN=60, SN=1, RS=UO, AN="AARU_1", RXNUM=2, TXNUM=2, VRETNO=60;
//(Optional) Modifying parameter settings for a VRET MO
MOD VRET: DEVICENO=60, DEVICENAME="VRET", SUBUNITQUANTITY=8;
//Modifying the configurations of virtual RET subunit 1
MOD VRETSUBUNIT: DEVICENO=60, SUBUNITNO=1, SUBNAME="VRETSUBUNIT_01", PORTNUM=2,
CONNPN1=R3A, POLARTYPE1=POSITIVE_NEGATIVE_45, CONNPN2=R3B,
POLARTYPE2=POSITIVE_NEGATIVE_45, ULTILT=50, DLTILT=50;
//Modifying the configurations of virtual RET subunit 2
MOD VRETSUBUNIT: DEVICENO=60, SUBUNITNO=2, SUBNAME="VRETSUBUNIT_02", PORTNUM=2,
CONNPN1=R5A, POLARTYPE1=POSITIVE_NEGATIVE_45, CONNPN2=R5B,
POLARTYPE2=POSITIVE_NEGATIVE_45, ULTILT=60, DLTILT=60;
//Associating virtual RET subunits 1 and 2 with sectors 0 and 1 (Select the slot
number according to the actual RU slot configuration)
ADD SECTOR: SECTORID=0, SECNAME="sector0", LOCATIONNAME="huawei0", ANTNUM=2,
ANT1CN=0, ANT1SRN=60, ANT1SN=1, ANT1N=R3A, ANT2CN=0, ANT2SRN=60, ANT2SN=1,
ANT2N=R3B, CREATESECTOREQM=FALSE;
ADD SECTOR: SECTORID=1, SECNAME="sector1", LOCATIONNAME="huawei1", ANTNUM=2,
ANT1CN=0, ANT1SRN=60, ANT1SN=1, ANT1N=R5A, ANT2CN=0, ANT2SRN=60, ANT2SN=1,
ANT2N=R5B, CREATESECTOREQM=FALSE;
TTW=FALSE, ULFREQ=9612, DLFREQ=10562, MAXPWR=430, DLRESMODE=UNLIMITED, DI=3,
HISPM=FALSE, RMTCM=FALSE, VAM=FALSE;
TTW=FALSE, ULFREQ=9637, DLFREQ=10587, MAXPWR=430, DLRESMODE=UNLIMITED, DI=3,
HISPM=FALSE, RMTCM=FALSE, VAM=FALSE;
NOTE
RNC:
//Quickly setting up two logical cells
TCELL=CHIP256, LAC=H'2501, SAC=H'0000, CFGRACIND=REQUIRE, RAC=H'00, SpgId=6,

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URANUM=D1, URA1=1, NODEBNAME="NodeB1", LOCELL=0, SUPBMC=FALSE, MAXTXPOWER=430,

PCPICHPOWER=330;
PCPICHPOWER=330;

Perform the following operations after the Dividual Tilts by Carrier feature was activated:

l Run the NodeB MML commands DSP VRETSUBUNIT, DSP SECTOR, and DSP

RRC Connection Setup RRC connection setup success rate = Number of successful
Success Rate RRC connection setups/Number of RRC connection setup
attempts x 100%

RAB Setup Success Rate Number of RAB setup attempts x 100%



Parameters are optimized in the same way as that for the common sites. After this feature is
enabled, tilts of carriers can be independently adjusted. If the call completion rate, call drop
rate, or handover success rate deteriorates, adjust the downlink tilts of carriers.
l Fault symptom
After this feature is enabled, KPIs deteriorate.

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l Solution
Observe the KPIs after this feature is enabled. If KPIs deteriorate, take the same KPI
optimization method as that in common sites.
8.5 Deployment of AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for

UMTS (Vertical)

Use the AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS feature when the following conditions
are met:
l The uplink load of the target cell has reached or exceeded the uplink load threshold
(70%) for capacity expansion.
l The traffic distribution is almost even before uplink beam splitting and there is traffic
near the site.
l The current downtilt is less than or equal to 10°, and the electrical downtilt is less than or
equal to 7° after the AAU is installed.

The required information is the same as that for the AAS Dividual Tilts by UL/DL for UMTS
feature. For details, see 8.3.2 Required Information.
8.5.3 Planning
8.5.3.1 RF Planning
To avoid the impact on the neighboring cell coverage capacity after the AAS Virtual Four
Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical) feature is enabled, set the tilts as follows: If the
downtilt is configured to α1 when this feature is enabled, that is, the tilts of both the downlink
beam and the outer uplink beam are α1, the inner uplink beam with a tilt of α2 will be
automatically generated after this feature takes effect, and α2 is equal to α1 plus 5°.
When the mechanical downtilt is 0°, the cell downtilt α1 equals the electrical downtilt. If the
feature is enabled when α1 is greater than the maximum AAU electrical downtilt minus 5°, α2
will be fixed to the maximum AAU electrical downtilt, and the subtraction of α1 from α2 will
be less than 5°. In theory, a smaller difference between α1 and α2 indicates stronger
correlation between two uplink beams, resulting in feature performance deterioration.
Therefore, you are advised not to enable this feature in cells where the difference between α1
and α2 is less than 4° because the feature performance deteriorates significantly in this
situation.
It is recommended that this feature be enabled when the cell electrical downtilt is less than or
equal to 7° to yield the best performance. When the cell electrical downtilt is between 7° and
8°, the difference between α1 and α2 is greater than 4° but less than 5°, and the capacity gains
of AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical) will decrease slightly. When the
cell electrical downtilt is greater than 8°, the difference between α1 and α2 will be less than
4°, and the feature performance will deteriorate significantly.
For details about the tilt capability of the AAU3902, see AAU3902 Hardware Description.

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AAU3902 Feature Not V4R (Single cell)

Enabled
External beam Internal beam (Automatically
(Single Cell) generated)
Uplink tilt α1 α1 α1+5°
Downlink tilt α1 α1 N/A

None

An uplink resource group supports three four-antenna cells and six RX channels, which is not
related to the number of baseband boards.
Activating the AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical) feature increases
uplink cell capacity but affects counters related to uplink cell load and uplink cell signaling
overhead. Therefore, perform the following operations before you activate this feature:
l Obtain NodeB configurations, including configurations of baseband processing units,

configurations of uplink and downlink baseband resource groups, and the NodeB
software version. One 4R cell consumes four uplink IQ resources. The 1.25 GHz
frequency contains 10 IQ resources and 2.5 GHz contains 20 IQ resources. Three 4R
cells set up on an AAS module consumes 12 uplink IQ resources. Then the negotiated
rate of the optical module should be 2.5 Gbit/s. Therefore, the 1.25 Gbit/s optical module
does not support setup of three 4R cells.
l At least one week before feature activation for the target cell, collect the quantity of
signaling resources and uplink CEs consumed. Then, calculate the highest CE and
signaling resource consumption in a day.
l Estimate the quantity of signaling resources and CEs that will be consumed in a day after
feature activation.
l Check the specifications of baseband processing units. If necessary, expand their
capacity.
8.5.4 Deployment
Purchase the license for WRFD-261101 AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS
(Vertical) by taking an AARU module as a sales unit.
The feature requires that the baseband processing unit support 4R. For details about the 4R
specifications on each baseband processing unit, see BBU Hardware Description.
The configuration of the AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS feature is similar to
that of the 4-Way Receive Diversity by Inter-Band Assistance feature. Uplink resource groups

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must be replanned during the feature configuration. Therefore, features dependent on related
boards or resource groups will be affected.

Parameter Parameter Setting Notes Data Source

Name ID
Device No. DEVICENO This parameter specifies the number of User-defined

the virtual antenna device to which a
virtual RET subunit belongs. The
parameter value must be consistent
with the subrack number of the target
AAS module. The value range is 60 to
254.

Name ID
Subunit SUBUNITN One AAS module can be configured User-defined

No. O with a maximum of eight virtual RET
subunits.
SubunitNa SUBNAME This parameter is user-defined. It User-defined

me contains 0 to 64 characters. All virtual
RET subunits must have unique names.
PORTNU PORTNUM This parameter specifies the number of User-defined

M connection ports that can be configured
for a virtual RET subunit. This
parameter can be set to 0, 1, 2, or 4.
Connect CONNPNn This parameter specifies a connection User-defined

Port n Port port. The n value ranges from 1 to 4. A
No. connection port is in RXY form, and
each connection port belongs only to
one virtual RET subunit.
Polar type POLARTYP This parameter specifies the User-defined

n En polarization type of a connection port.
The n value ranges from 1 to 4.
Uplink Tilt ULTILT Each virtual RET subunit can be User-defined

configured with only one uplink tilt.

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Name ID
Downlink DLTILT Each virtual RET subunit can be User-defined

Tilt configured with only one downlink tilt.

Name ID
UL ULFREQ Two cells corresponding to two User-defined

Frequency different carriers must use different
Channel uplink frequencies.
Number
DL DLFREQ Two cells corresponding to two User-defined

Frequency different carriers must use different
Channel downlink frequencies.
Number
8.5.4.3 Precautions
the AAS beam meet specifications. For details about the specifications, see Note in 6 Related
Features.


or ring.

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2.
3.
value of the Device No. parameter must be the same as the value of the Virtual RET No.
parameter for the AARU.
Step 5 Modify parameter settings for the VRETUBUNIT MO.
Run the MOD VRETSUBUNIT command on the NodeB to set PORTNUM of virtual RET
subunit 1 to 4, and POLARTYPE1 to POSITIVE_NEGATIVE_45 for ports specified by
Connected Port 1, Connected Port 2, Connected Port 3, and Connected Port 4. The virtual
RET subunits (VRETSUBUNIT) and virtual remote electrical tilting (VRET) antennas are
added at the same time. By default, eight virtual RET subunits are added.
sectors.
Run the NodeB MML command ADD SECTOR to add sectors. Both ANTNUM and
PORTNUM are set to 4. The configurations of the following parameters are consistent:
ANT1N and CONNPN1, ANT2N and CONNPN2, ANT3N and CONNPN3, and ANT4N and
CONNPN4.
equipment antennas.
Step 8 Run the NodeB MML command ADD BASEBANDEQM with UMTS UL Demodulation
Mode set to DEM_4_CHAN(4-Channels Demodulation Mode).
Step 9 Run the NodeB MML command ADD ULOCELL to add a local cell.

l Run the RNC MML command ADD ULOCELL to add a local cell.
l Run the RNC MML command ADD UCELLQUICKSETUP with Cell ID set to 0 to
quickly set up a logical cell.
----End

NodeB:
//Adding an AARU

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//Modifying the configurations of a virtual RET subunit
CONNPN3=R4A, CONNPN4=R4B, ULTILT=50, DLTILT=50;
CONNPN3=R5A, CONNPN4=R5B, ULTILT=50, DLTILT=50;
//Associating a virtual RET subunit with a sector (Select the slot number
ANT2N=R0B, ANTTYPE2=RX_MODE, ANT1CN=0, ANT1SRN=60, ANT1SN=1, ANT1N=R4A,
ANTTYPE1=RX_MODE, ANT2CN=0, ANT2SRN=60, ANT2SN=1, ANT2N=R4B, ANTTYPE2=RX_MODE;
ANTTYPE2=RXTX_MODE, ANT1CN=0, ANT1SRN=60, ANT1SN=1, ANT1N=R5A, ANTTYPE1=RX_MODE,
ANT2CN=0, ANT2SRN=60, ANT2SN=1, ANT2N=R5B, ANTTYPE2=RX_MODE;
//Enabling four-channel demodulation
ADD BASEBANDEQM: BASEBANDEQMID=0, BASEBANDEQMTYPE=ULDL,
UMTSDEMMODE=DEM_ECON_4_CHAN, SN1=3;
//Adding a local cell
VAM=FALSE;
VAM=FALSE;
VAM=FALSE;
NOTE
RNC:
//Adding a logical cell
PCPICHPOWER=330;
PCPICHPOWER=330;

Perform the following operations after the Vertical Four Uplink Channels feature was
activated: Check whether any alarms were falsely generated.

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Run the NodeB MML commands DSP VRETSUBUNIT, DSP SECTOR, and DSP
Observation method 1
Check whether the feature takes effect based on the RTWP values of antennas for the sector
equipment in the cell. If none of the counters (VS.MeanRTWP.Locell.SectorEqm.Ant0 to
VS.MeanRTWP.Locell.SectorEqm.Ant3) returns 0, the feature has taken effect.
Observation method 2
On the NodeB LMT, click the Maintenance tab in the navigation pane. Choose Realtime
Specific Monitoring > Board RTWP. The Board RTWP dialog box is displayed. In the
dialog box, check that the RTWP value is not –120.


RRC Connection Setup RRC connection setup success rate = Number of successful
Success Rate RRC connection setups/Number of RRC connection setup
attempts x 100%

RAB Setup Success Rate Number of RAB setup attempts x 100%



Adjust the tilts of uplink outer and inner beams if the call completion rate, call drop rate, or
handover success rate deteriorates. Parameters are optimized in the same way as that for the
common sites. After this feature is enabled, the uplink inner and outer tilts can be
independently adjusted.
l Fault symptom
The feature fails to be enabled or this feature is configured but is ineffective.
l Solution

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– Check whether the same AAS module is configured with any feature that is
mutually exclusive with the AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS feature. For
details, see 6 Related Features.
– Check whether ALM-26532 RF Unit Hardware Fault is generated on the same AAS
module. If so, the AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for UMTS (Vertical) feature
fails to be enabled.
l Fault symptom
After the feature is enabled, KPIs deteriorate.
l Solution
Observe the KPIs after the feature is enabled. If KPIs deteriorate, take the same KPI
optimization measures as that for common sites.

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 9 Parameters
9 Parameters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of parameter reference match the software version
with which this document is released.
Base station controller parameter reference
l BSC6900 UMTS Parameter Reference: contains the parameters related to the BSC6900
equipment, transport, and radio access functions.
l BSC6910 UMTS Parameter Reference: contains the parameters related to the BSC6910
equipment, transport, and radio access functions.
NodeB parameter reference
l Node Parameter Reference: contains base station equipment and transport parameters.
l NodeBFunction 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 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, WRFD-170201.
Step 3: Click OK. All parameters related to the feature are displayed.

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 10 Counters
10 Counters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of performance counter reference match the software
version with which this document is released.
Base station controller performance counter reference
l BSC6900 UMTS Performance Counter Reference: contains the counters related to the
BSC6900 equipment, transport, and radio access functions.
l BSC6910 UMTS Performance Counter Reference: contains the counters related to the
BSC6910 equipment, transport, and radio access functions.
NodeB performance counter reference
l Node Performance Counter Summary: contains base station equipment and transport
counters.
l NodeBFunction 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, WRFD-170201.
Step 3: Click OK. All counters related to the feature are displayed.

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 11 Glossary
11 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

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AAS Feature Parameter Description 12 Reference Documents
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1.2 General Statements

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2.3.1 AAS Hardware

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Figure 2-1 AAS logical structure

The AAS module consists of the following units:

Table 2-1 lists AAU3902 slot configuration.

Table 2-1 AAU3902 slot configuration

Slot 0 AAMU - UMTS, LTE FDD, and GL

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Slot Unit Supported Frequency Supported Mode

Slot 1 AARU or AACU AARU: 2.1 GHz UMTS

Slot 2 AAPU 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz, and -

Slot 3 AARU or AACU AARU: 1.8 GHz LTE FDD and GL

RET for Passive Antennas

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Figure 2-2 External and internal control

RET for Active Antennas

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Figure 2-3 Connection method required by RET for active antennas

2.3.3 AAS Configuration

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Figure 2-4 Configuration objects of AAS and RRU

Figure 2-5 Diagram of logical channels and logical ports

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Antenna Logical Logical Port

+45° A R0A R1A R2A R3A R4A R5A R6A R7A

–45° B R0B R1B R2B R3B R4B R5B R6B R7B

1. Either logical channel A or B of the AAU3902 can transmit or receive signals.

2.3.4 AAS-related Features

Table 2-2 AAS features and their version information

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3 AAS Vertical Multiple Sectors for UMTS

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This feature can take effect on a maximum of eight carriers.

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5 AAS Virtual Four Uplink Channels for

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Table 6-1 AAS-related prerequisite features and mutually exclusive features

Prerequisite Feature Mutually Exclusive Feature