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BSC GBAM Administration Guide 1 Introduction to GBAM

1 Introduction to GBAM

About This Chapter

This topic describes the concept, functions, structure, working modes, and technical
specifications of the GBAM.

1.1 Concept of the GBAM

This topic describes the concept of the GBAM. When using the GSM Back Administration
Module (GBAM), you need to know the difference among the following objects: the GBAM,
the GBAM server, the OMU software, and the GBAM software.
1.2 Functions of the GBAM
This part describes the functions of the GBAM. In the BSC OM subsystem, the GBAM works
as a bridge between the LMT and the BSC.
1.3 Appearance of the GBAM (IBM X3650T)
This part describes the GBAM (IBM X3650T) used in the BSC.
1.4 Appearance of the GBAM (C5210)
This part describes the appearance of the GBAM (C5210).
1.5 Appearance of the GBAM (HP CC3310)
This part describes the appearance of the GBAM (HP CC3310).
1.6 Technical Specifications for the GBAM
This topic describes the hardware configuration specifications and performance specifications
for the GBAM.

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1.1 Concept of the GBAM

This topic describes the concept of the GBAM. When using the GSM Back Administration
Module (GBAM), you need to know the difference among the following objects: the GBAM,
the GBAM server, the OMU software, and the GBAM software.

GBAM
The GBAM is a logical concept. It is a communication bridge between the O&M system and
the Base Station Controller (BSC).

GBAM Server
The GBAM server refers to the hardware of the GBAM. The BSC is configured with only one
GBAM server. The GBAM server can be installed only in the GSM BSC Control Processing
Rack (GBCR).

OMU Software
The Operation and Maintenance Unit (OMU) software runs on the GBAM to perform operation
and maintenance for the BSC.

GBAM Software
The GBAM software refers to all the software running on the GBAM.

1.2 Functions of the GBAM

This part describes the functions of the GBAM. In the BSC OM subsystem, the GBAM works
as a bridge between the LMT and the BSC.
The GBAM performs the following functions:
l Controls the communication between the LMT and boards, facilitates the data configuration
of the LMT, and filters the performance and alarm data
l Processes the commands issued by the LMT/M2000, and then forwards the commands to
the boards in the BSC for processing
l Filters the results from the BSC boards, and then returns the results to the LMT

1.3 Appearance of the GBAM (IBM X3650T)

This part describes the GBAM (IBM X3650T) used in the BSC.
Figure 1-1 shows the GBAM.

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Figure 1-1 GBAM

1.3.1 Front Panel of the GBAM (IBM X3650T)

This part describes the components on the front panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the CD drive, LEDs, ports, and switches.
1.3.2 Back Panel of the GBAM (IBM X3650T)
This part describes the components on the back panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the power port, grounding post, signal port, and so on.

1.3.1 Front Panel of the GBAM (IBM X3650T)

This part describes the components on the front panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the CD drive, LEDs, ports, and switches.

Figure 1-2 shows the front panel of the GBAM.

Figure 1-2 Front panel of the GBAM

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Table 1-1 describes the silkscreen on the front panel of the GBAM.

Table 1-1 Silkscreen on the front panel of the GBAM

Silkscreen
No. Mark Description

1 None CD-ROM driver

2 Power switch

3 Reset switch

4 CRT The CRT LED indicates the critical alarm information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), a critical fault occurs in the system and
the system cannot work properly.

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Silkscreen
No. Mark Description

5 MJR The MJR LED indicates the major alarm information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), a major fault occurs in the system.
Though the system can work properly, its performance
deteriorates.

6 MNR The MNR LED indicates the minor alarm information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), a minor fault occurs in the system. The
system can still work properly.

7 PWR The PWR LED indicates the power fault information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), the power supply for the system is faulty.

8 Serial port (matches an 8-pin RJ45 connector)

9 USB port

10 Indicates the status of the read and write function of hard disk 0.
0
When the indicator is green, the read and write function of the
hard disk is normal; when the indicator is yellow, the read and
write function of the hard disk is abnormal.

11 Indicates the status of the read and write function of hard disk 1.
1
When the indicator is green, the read and write function of the
hard disk is normal; when the indicator is yellow, the read and
write function of the hard disk is abnormal.

12 ON Main power LED

13 NIC0/NIC1 LED

14 System ID LED

15 ID switch, used to switch the system ID.

16 None NMI switch. When the NMI switch is pressed, the GBAM is in
the pause state and continues to diagnose faults.

1.3.2 Back Panel of the GBAM (IBM X3650T)

This part describes the components on the back panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the power port, grounding post, signal port, and so on.
Figure 1-3 shows the back panel of the GBAM.

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Figure 1-3 Back panel of the GBAM

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Table 1-2 describes the silkscreen on the back panel of the GBAM.

Table 1-2 Silkscreen on the back panel of the GBAM

No. Silkscreen Description
Mark

1 Alarms DB15 alarm port (output port for the alarm information of
the GBAM)

2 None PCI extension slot (not configured)

3 None PCI extension slot (configured)

4 None Port of the 10M/100M adaptive Ethernet adapter

5 None Power module

6 PS/2 port, used to connect the keyboard and the mouse.

The upper one is connected to the mouse and the lower one
is connected to the keyboard.

7 Serial port (matches an 8-pin RJ45 connector)

8 1 RJ45 NIC 1 connector

9 2 RJ45 NIC 2 connector

10 Video connector

11 1 USB 1

12 0 USB 0

13 Configuration port of the GBAM

14 SCSI
LVD/SE
Ultra320 SCSI port

15 Grounding post

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1.4 Appearance of the GBAM (C5210)

This part describes the appearance of the GBAM (C5210).
Figure 1-4 shows the GBAM.

Figure 1-4 GBAM

1.4.1 Front Panel of the GBAM (C5210)

This part describes the components on the front panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the CD drive, LEDs, ports, and switches.
1.4.2 Back Panel of the GBAM (C5210)
This part describes the components on the back panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the power port, grounding post, signal port, and so on.

1.4.1 Front Panel of the GBAM (C5210)

This part describes the components on the front panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the CD drive, LEDs, ports, and switches.
Figure 1-5 shows the front panel of the GBAM.

Figure 1-5 Front panel of the GBAM

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Table 1-3 describes the silkscreen on the front panel of the GBAM.

Table 1-3 Silkscreen on the front panel of the GBAM

Silkscreen
No. Mark Description

1 None CD-ROM driver

2 Power switch

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Silkscreen
No. Mark Description

3 Reset switch

4 CRT The CRT LED indicates the critical alarm information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), a critical fault occurs in the system and
the system cannot work properly.

5 MJR The MJR LED indicates the major alarm information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), a major fault occurs in the system.
Though the system can work properly, its performance
deteriorates.

6 MNR The MNR LED indicates the minor alarm information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), a minor fault occurs in the system. The
system can still work properly.

7 PWR The PWR LED indicates the power fault information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), the power supply for the system is faulty.

8 Serial port (matches an 8-pin RJ45 connector)

9 USB port

10

11 Indicates the status of the read and write function of hard disk 2.
2
When the indicator is green, the read and write function of the
hard disk is normal; when the indicator is yellow, the read and
write function of the hard disk is abnormal.

12 Indicates the status of the read and write function of hard disk 1.
1
When the indicator is green, the read and write function of the
hard disk is normal; when the indicator is yellow, the read and
write function of the hard disk is abnormal.

13 ON Main power LED

14 NIC0/NIC1 LED

15 System ID LED

16 ID switch, used to switch the system ID.

17 None NMI switch. When the NMI switch is pressed, the GBAM is in
the pause state and continues to diagnose faults.

1.4.2 Back Panel of the GBAM (C5210)

This part describes the components on the back panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the power port, grounding post, signal port, and so on.

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Figure 1-6 shows the back panel of the GBAM.

Figure 1-6 Back panel of the GBAM

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Table 1-4 describes the silkscreen on the back panel of the GBAM.

Table 1-4 Silkscreen on the back panel of the GBAM

No. Silkscreen Description

Mark

1 1 USB 1

2 Video connector

3 SCSI
LVD/SE
Ultra320 SCSI port

4 1 RJ45 NIC 1 connector

5 Mouse/keyboard connector; A Y-shaped cable can be used

to connect the mouse and keyboard.

6 Serial port (matches an 8-pin RJ45 connector)

7 2 USB 2

8 None Port of the 10M/100M adaptive Ethernet adapter

9 Grounding post

10 None DC input socket; The connector labeled "-" connects to a

–48 V cable, and theconnector labeled "+" connects to a
GND cable.

11 Alarms DB15 alarm port (output port for the alarm information of
the GBAM)

12 0 RJ45 NIC 0 connector

1.5 Appearance of the GBAM (HP CC3310)

This part describes the appearance of the GBAM (HP CC3310).

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Figure 1-7 shows the GBAM.

Figure 1-7 GBAM

1.5.1 Front Panel of the GBAM (HP CC3310)

This part describes the components on the front panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the CD drive, LEDs, ports, and switches.
1.5.2 Back Panel of the GBAM (HP CC3310)
This part describes the components on the back panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the power port, grounding post, signal port, and so on.

1.5.1 Front Panel of the GBAM (HP CC3310)

This part describes the components on the front panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the CD drive, LEDs, ports, and switches.
Figure 1-8 shows the front panel of the GBAM.

Figure 1-8 Front panel of the GBAM

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Table 1-5 describes the silkscreen on the front panel of the GBAM.

Table 1-5 Silkscreen on the front panel of the GBAM

Silkscreen
No. Mark Remarks

1 None CD-ROM driver

2 Power switch

3 Reset switch

4 CRT The CRT LED indicates the critical alarm information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), a critical fault occurs in the system and
the system cannot work properly.

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Silkscreen
No. Mark Remarks

5 MJR The MJR LED indicates the major alarm information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), a major fault occurs in the system.
Though the system can work properly, its performance
deteriorates.

6 MNR The MNR LED indicates the minor alarm information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), a minor fault occurs in the system. The
system can still work properly.

7 PWR The PWR LED indicates the power fault information. When the
indicator is on (yellow), the power supply for the system is faulty.

8 Serial port (matches an 8-pin RJ45 connector)

9 USB port

10

11 Indicates the status of the read and write function of hard disk 2.
2
When the indicator is green, the read and write function of the
hard disk is normal; when the indicator is yellow, the read and
write function of the hard disk is abnormal.

12 Indicates the status of the read and write function of hard disk 1.
1
When the indicator is green, the read and write function of the
hard disk is normal; when the indicator is yellow, the read and
write function of the hard disk is abnormal.

13 ON Main power LED

14 NIC0/NIC1 LED

15 System ID LED

16 ID switch, used to switch the system ID.

17 None NMI switch. When the NMI switch is pressed, the GBAM is in
the pause state and continues to diagnose faults.

1.5.2 Back Panel of the GBAM (HP CC3310)

This part describes the components on the back panel of the GBAM. These components consist
of the power port, grounding post, signal port, and so on.
Figure 1-9 shows the back panel of the GBAM.

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Figure 1-9 Back panel of the GBAM

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Table 1-6 describes the silkscreen on the back panel of the GBAM.

Table 1-6 Silkscreen on the back panel of the GBAM

No. Silkscreen Remarks

Mark

1 1 USB 1

2 Video connector

3 SCSI
LVD/SE
Ultra320 SCSI port

4 1 RJ45 NIC 1 connector

5 Mouse/keyboard connector; A Y-shaped cable can be used

to connect the mouse and keyboard.

6 Serial port (matches an 8-pin RJ45 connector)

7 2 USB 2

8 None Port of the 10M/100M adaptive Ethernet adapter

9 Grounding post

10 None DC input socket; The connector labeled "-" connects to a

–48 V cable, whereas the connector labeled "+" connects
to a GND cable.

11 Alarms DB15 alarm port (output port for the alarm information of
the GBAM)

12 0 RJ45 NIC 0 connector

1.6 Technical Specifications for the GBAM

This topic describes the hardware configuration specifications and performance specifications
for the GBAM.

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The BSC can be configured with three types of GBAM: IBM X3650T, HUAWEI C5210, and
HP CC3310.

Hardware Configuration Specifications for the GBAM

Table 1-7 lists the hardware configuration specifications for IBM X3650. Table 1-8 lists the
hardware configuration specifications for HUAWEI C5210. Table 1-9 lists the hardware
configuration specifications for HP CC3310.

Table 1-7 Hardware configuration specifications for the GBAM (IBM X3650T)

Parameter Description

CPU Double-CPU, primary frequency: 3.2 GHz

Memory 2 GB

Hard disk 2 x 146 GB RAID1

capacity

Ethernet adapter Four Ethernet adapters are configured.

l Two Ethernet adapters are integrated into the main board and work in
active/standby mode.
l The other two Ethernet adapters are plugged in the PCI slot and work
in active/standby mode.

Table 1-8 Hardware configuration specifications for the GBAM (HUAWEI C5210)

Parameter Description

CPU Double-CPU, primary frequency: 2.4 GHz

Memory 2 GB

Hard disk 2 x 146 GB RAID1

capacity

Ethernet adapter Three Ethernet cards are configured.

l Two Ethernet adapters are integrated into the main board and work in
active/standby mode.
l The other Ethernet card is installed in the PCI slot and used
independently.

Table 1-9 Hardware configuration specifications for the GBAM (HP CC3310)

Parameter Description

CPU Double-CPU, primary frequency: 2.4 GHz

Memory 2 GB

Hard disk 2 x 46 G RAID1

capacity

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Parameter Description

Ethernet adapter Three Ethernet cards are configured.

l Two Ethernet adapters are integrated into the main board and work in
active/standby mode.
l The other Ethernet card is installed in the PCI slot and used
independently.

Performance Specifications for the GBAM

Table 1-10 lists the performance specifications for the three types of GBAM.

Table 1-10 Performance specifications for the GBAM

Parameter Description

Number of alarms to be A maximum of 300,000 alarm entries can be recorded and exported.
stored

Maximum time for The performance measurement result files can be saved for up to
saving the performance 15 days.
measurement result
files

Time for starting the l It takes about two minutes to restart the GBAM due to its
GBAM upgrade.
l It takes about five minutes to restart the GBAM due to its failure.

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