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Configuration Management
Feature Parameter Description

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Date 2020-03-30

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Contents

1 Change History.........................................................................................................................1
1.1 SRAN16.1 01 (2020-03-30)..................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 SRAN16.1 Draft A (2020-01-20)........................................................................................................................................ 1

2 About This Document.............................................................................................................3

2.1 General Statements................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Applicable RAT......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Features in This Document.................................................................................................................................................. 4

3 Configuration Management................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.1 Definition................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
3.1.2 Application Scenarios......................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1.3 Architecture............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
3.1.3.1 NEL........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.1.3.2 EMS....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.3.3 NMS...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.4 Configuration Security....................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Technical Description............................................................................................................................................................. 7
3.2.1 Network Deployment......................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2.2 Network Adjustment.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.3 Feature Activation............................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.2.4 Network Optimization..................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.5 Network Maintenance..................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Related Documentation...................................................................................................................................................... 15

4 FAQ........................................................................................................................................... 16
5 Glossary................................................................................................................................... 18
6 Reference Documents...........................................................................................................19

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1 Change History

This chapter describes changes not included in the "Parameters", "Counters",

"Glossary", and "Reference Documents" chapters. These changes include:
● Technical changes
Changes in functions and their corresponding parameters
● Editorial changes
Improvements or revisions to the documentation

1.1 SRAN16.1 01 (2020-03-30)

This issue includes the following changes.

Technical Changes
None

Editorial Changes
Revised descriptions in this document.

1.2 SRAN16.1 Draft A (2020-01-20)

This issue introduces the following changes to SRAN15.1 01 (2019-06-06).

Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Change

Changed the name of U2020 to None

MAE-Access and the name of CME to
MAE-Deployment.

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Editorial Changes
Reorganized this document using a new template.

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2 About This Document

2.1 General Statements

Purpose
Feature Parameter Description documents are intended to acquaint readers with:

● The technical principles of features and their related parameters

● The scenarios where these features are used, the benefits they provide, and
the impact they have on networks and functions
● Requirements of the operating environment that must be met before feature
activation
● 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 optimal gains, contact Huawei professional service engineers.

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

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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.

2.2 Applicable RAT

This document applies to GSM, UMTS, LTE FDD, LTE TDD, NB-IoT, and NR.
For definitions of base stations described in this document, see section "Base
Station Products" in SRAN Networking and Evolution Overview Feature Parameter
Description.

2.3 Features in This Document

This document describes the following features.

RAT Feature ID Feature Name Chapter/Section

SRAN MRFD-210301 Configuration 3.1 Overview

Management

LTE FDD LBFD-004007 Configuration

Management

NB-IoT MLBFD-12000407 Configuration

Management

LTE TDD TDLBFD-004007 Configuration

Management

NR FBFD-010025 Basic O&M Package

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3 Configuration Management

3.1 Overview

3.1.1 Definition
Configuration management allows users to manage configuration data of
network devices. This controls the running status of network devices and provides
effective network O&M.

3.1.2 Application Scenarios

A configuration management system is required throughout the network's entire
O&M cycle to allow users to perform the following:

● During network deployment, users can initialize configuration data and

configure network device data.
● During network adjustment and optimization, a configuration management
system allows users to rapidly and accurately modify configuration data for
scenarios such as new feature activation, network capacity expansion,
transmission reconstruction, base station migration, and wireless network
performance optimization.
● During network maintenance, users can monitor, compare, analyze, and
modify configuration data.

3.1.3 Architecture
Radio access networks (RANs) are divided into three layers:

● Network element layer (NEL)

● Element management layer (EML)
● Network management layer (NML)

Accordingly, as shown in Figure 3-1, the configuration management architecture

consists of three layers.

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Figure 3-1 Configuration management architecture

3.1.3.1 NEL
NEL allows users to modify single-NE configuration parameters through a man-
machine language (MML) interface of the local maintenance terminal (LMT), an
MML client integrated with the MAE, or the MAE-Deployment integrated with the
MAE.
● Base stations provide both RAN non-real-time (RAN-NRT) and RAN real-time
(RAN-RT) functions.

Base Station Deployment

Figure 3-2 shows the configuration model. Base stations provide a unified O&M
channel for configuration management.

Figure 3-2 NEs in the traditional base station deployment

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3.1.3.2 EMS
EMS allows users to modify and manage single-subnet configuration parameters.
Huawei provides the professional configuration solution MAE-Deployment to
implement EMS-layer configuration management. The MAE-Deployment centrally
manages a SingleRAN network and provides man-machine interaction wizards
and scenario-based designs to efficiently adjust networks in complex scenarios. It
also provides the northbound interface (Itf-N) for integration with an upper-layer
NMS. In principle, all configuration operations are recommended to be performed
on the MAE-Deployment.

NOTE

The Itf-N is an open interface between the Huawei's EMS and a telecom operator's upper-
layer NMS.

3.1.3.3 NMS
NMS involves configuration management for the entire network with a focus on
connection to multiple vendors' EMSs. Huawei MAE-Deployment is connected to a
telecom operator's NMS through the Itf-N. An NMS usually has a network
planning system. After making parameter modification decisions, the network
planning system sends parameter modification information to the MAE-
Deployment through the Itf-N. The MAE-Deployment then modifies parameters.

3.1.4 Configuration Security

Configuration management provides a series of security measures to protect
configuration data. For details, see OM Security Feature Parameter Description.

3.2 Technical Description

3.2.1 Network Deployment

Introduction
Configuration management in this scenario specifies configuring data for newly
deployed base station controllers or base stations.

For example, the deployment of new NodeBs or eNodeBs is further divided into
the following three sub-scenarios according to the quantity of new base stations
and configuration data differences between the new and existing base stations:

● Either a small number of base stations will be deployed or no base station

has been deployed on the live network.
● A large number of base stations will be deployed and significant differences
exist between new and existing base station configuration data.
● A large number of base stations will be deployed and slight differences exist
between new and existing base station configuration data.

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Recommended Configuration Functions

To deploy a new base station controller, users can perform MML batch
configuration on the LMT or MAE. Alternatively, users can configure data using
the MAE-Deployment general configuration window, device panel, and transport-
and radio-layer planning data.
To deploy a new base station, it is recommended that the MAE-Deployment be
used. Table 3-1 describes the recommended configuration functions.

Table 3-1 Recommended configuration functions for new base station deployment
Scenario Configuration Description
Function

Either a small number of Single base station Create the first base station
base stations will be deployment using and use its configuration data
deployed or no base the wizard as a template for batch
station has been deployment of the remaining
deployed on the live base stations.
network.

A large number of base Batch base station Use the template for identical
stations will be deployed deployment by configuration data among
and significant customizing a base stations and customize
differences exist between summary data file configuration data that is
new and existing base different among the base
station configuration stations.
data.

A large number of base Batch base station Apply the sample base station
stations will be deployed deployment using a data for identical
and slight differences summary data file configuration data among
exist between new and based on the base stations and manually
existing base station exported and customize configuration data
configuration data. customized that is different among base
managed object stations.
class (MOC)

Process
Figure 3-3 shows the single base station deployment process using the wizard.

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Figure 3-3 Single base station deployment using the wizard

Figure 3-4 shows the batch base station deployment process by customizing a
summary data file.

Figure 3-4 Batch base station deployment by customizing a summary data file

Figure 3-5 shows the batch base station deployment process using a summary
data file based on the exported and customized MOC.

Figure 3-5 Batch base station deployment using a summary data file based on the exported and
customized MOC

3.2.2 Network Adjustment

Introduction
Configuration management in this scenario specifies adjusting networks in which
services are not evenly distributed. Network adjustment involves the following
scenarios:

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● Device capacity expansion

For example, adding a service processing board or interface board for an
existing base station or base station controller.
● Transmission adjustment
This includes transmission capacity expansion and transmission
reconstruction. For example, adjusting the clock unit and virtual local area
network (VLAN).
● Cell or carrier capacity expansion
For example, changing the NodeB configuration from 3x1 to 3x2.
● Base station reconstruction
The typical scenarios include radio access technology (RAT) addition and co-
MPT base station reconstruction.
– RAT addition refers to adding new RATs to a co-MPT base station. For
example, add LTE to a co-MPT G*U base station to make it a co-MPT
G*U*L base station.
– Co-MPT base station reconstruction refers to changing a separate-MPT
base station to a co-MPT base station. For example, change a separate-
MPT G&U base station to a co-MPT G*U base station.
● Other complex scenarios
Complex network adjustment scenarios may simultaneously involve device,
transport, and radio data adjustment, such as base station migration, BSC
node redundancy, and RNC pool configuration.

Recommended Configuration Functions

Table 3-2 describes the recommended configuration functions for network
adjustment.

Table 3-2 Recommended functions for network adjustment

Scenario Configuration Function Description

Device Base stations: Import and -

capacity export of batch
expansion configuration data on the
MAE-Deployment
Base station controllers:
Use the MAE-Deployment
general configuration
window and the device
panel

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Scenario Configuration Function Description

Transmissio Base stations: Import and -

n export of batch
adjustment configuration data on the
MAE-Deployment
Base station controllers:
Import and export of Abis
or Iub batch configuration
data on the MAE-
Deployment

Cell or Single base station: Radio -

carrier data configuration using
capacity the carrier resource
expansion management (CRM)
Batch base stations:
Import and export of
adjusted radio frequency
data

RAT Single base station: NE -

addition shortcut menu on the
MAE-Deployment
graphical user interface
(GUI)
Batch base stations:
Customized summary data
files using the MAE-
Deployment as well as
import and export of batch
configuration data

Co-MPT Data configuration Co-MPT base station reconstruction

base conversion wizard for co- involves device, transport, and radio
station MPT base station data conversion.
reconstructi reconstruction on the Radio data reconstruction only
on MAE-Deployment involves radio, remote radio unit
(RRU), and baseband processing unit
(BBP) data conversion.

Base MAE-Deployment During a base station migration

station migration wizard within a BSC/RNC or across BSCs/
migration RNCs, users only need to plan
transport parameters and certain
radio parameters. The MAE-
Deployment will automatically
adjust the relations among the
source BSCs/RNCs, destination BSCs/
RNCs, and neighboring NEs. No
manual operation is required.

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Scenario Configuration Function Description

BSC node BSC node redundancy The MAE-Deployment supports

redundancy configuration on the MAE- batch changes from single-homed
Deployment GBTSs/eGBTSs to dual-homed
GBTSs/eGBTSs or dual-homed
GBTSs/eGBTSs to single-homed
GBTSs/eGBTSs and data checks.

RNC pool RNC pool configuration on The MAE-Deployment supports

configurati the MAE-Deployment batch changes from single-homed
on NodeBs to dual-homed NodeBs or
dual-homed NodeBs to single-
homed NodeBs and data checks.

3.2.3 Feature Activation

Introduction
Configuration management in this scenario specifies configuring data to activate a
new feature on a legacy network, such as, the Carrier Aggregation feature after
the deployment of an eNodeB.

Recommended Configuration Functions

Recommended configuration functions on the MAE-Deployment include feature
status query, batch feature activation, and validity checks. For details, in MAE-
Deployment Product Documentation, see MAE-Deployment Management >
MAE-Deployment Guidelines > MAE-Deployment Feature Description >
Feature OM Management.

3.2.4 Network Optimization

Introduction
Configuration management in this scenario specifies adjusting parameters of a
running network to provide better network services. Compared with network
adjustment, network optimization focuses more on radio-layer parameter
adjustment.

The MAE-Deployment supports the following tasks for network optimization:

● Batch adjustment of frequencies or scrambling codes in a cell

● Batch adjustment of neighboring cells or neighboring cells' BCCH allocation
(BA) data
● Batch algorithm parameter adjustment for cells, carriers, and channels
● Data reconfiguration of certain service features, such as reconstructing a cell
that uses High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) and changing the operator to
which a cell belongs in a multi-operator core network (MOCN)

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Recommended Configuration Functions

Table 3-3 describes multiple batch data modification methods using the MAE-
Deployment.

Table 3-3 Recommended functions for network optimization

Configuration Description Application Scenario

Function

Importing data To quickly adjust data in This method is

from data batches, export a summary applicable if users
planning files data file, modify the data, and configure different
import the file. values for multiple
objects. The MAE-
Deployment provides
multiple data planning
files for different
network optimization
tasks.

Modifying data in Select some or all of the This method is

batches by using configuration parameters for applicable if users
the wizard an object as a reference and configure parameters to
apply these parameters to the same value for a
another object. single type of objects.

Reconfiguring The MAE-Deployment provides N/A

data for some a configuration wizard that
service features supports one-click
configuration for an object.

Importing data After the data is configured, This method is

from XML files the MAE-Deployment exports applicable if the MAE-
through the configuration data files in Deployment is connected
northbound either MML or XML format for to the 3GPP R6-
interface each NE. Users can use the compliant northbound
script executor provided by the interface of the telecom
MAE-Deployment to remotely operator's NMS.
deliver and activate the
configuration data files to each
NE through the MAE.

3.2.5 Network Maintenance

Introduction
Configuration management in this scenario specifies implementing routine
inspection on configuration parameters for a running network, including
parameter browsing, checks, and analysis. Configuration parameters are not
modified and the services on the live network are not affected.

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Recommended Configuration Functions

Table 3-4 describes the recommended configuration functions for network
maintenance.

Table 3-4 Recommended configuration functions for network maintenance

Scenario Configur Description
ation
Function

Paramete Global The data browsing and search functions help users
r data effectively locate required information and prepare for
browsing browsing the next step in planning and adjustment.
The MAE-Deployment provides the global data
browsing and data search functions. Users can browse
configuration information about different objects, such
as port usages of each interface board and the number
of neighbor relationships configured for each cell. In
addition, users can search for required objects by
defining search criteria.

Configura The MAE-Deployment provides configuration reports

tion for various scenarios during network maintenance.
reports These reports can be saved in multiple reports as
required and enable users to view data for different
versions of multiple NEs on the live network. The MAE-
Deployment also allows for statistics collection on the
entire network.

Paramete Global A network generates a large amount of data and the

r check data correlations between configuration objects are
check complex.
The MAE-Deployment checks the integrity, redundancy
and consistency of configuration data, and generates
an error report. It also automatically recovers certain
data according to check results.

Configura The MAE-Deployment allows users to compare NE

tion configuration parameters at different times and export
change NE configuration parameters at a specified time.
history
managem
ent

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Scenario Configur Description

ation
Function

Paramete Paramete During the initial phase of network construction,

r analysis r system default values are used for certain algorithm
comparis parameters. During network maintenance and
on optimization, users can reconfigure algorithm
parameters as required.
The MAE-Deployment provides comparison between
the actual values of the algorithm parameters for a
base station, controller, or cell with the default values
or configuration baseline data for subsequent
adjustment.

Paramete The MAE-Deployment provides default parameter sets,

r filter also known as parameter filters, according to different
NEs and versions to help users quickly select the
parameters to be compared. In addition, users can
customize parameter filters.

3.3 Related Documentation

The NE configuration management documentation is as follows:
● Product documentation: Initial Configuration Guide, Reconfiguration Guide,
MML Command Reference, and MO and Parameter Reference
● Feature documentation: Feature Parameter Description
● Release documentation: MML Command Changes, MO and Parameter
Changes, Reserved Parameter List, and Disuse Parameter List
● Northbound documentation: Northbound Parameter Changes and
Northbound Parameter List
The configuration management tool documentation is as follows:
● LMT: LMT User Guide
● MAE: MAE MBB Network Management System Product Documentation
● MAE-Deployment: MAE-Deployment Product Documentation
The preceding documentation can be obtained from https://support.huawei.com.

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Definition
A parameter involves attributes of an NE configuration object, while a parameter
value is configured for each attribute.
Each parameter has multiple fields, such as Parameter ID, Parameter Name, NE,
MML Command, Meaning, and IsKey. For detailed attribute lists, see parameter
references.

Setting Modes
● Manual settings: Parameter values are manually planned and adjusted.
● Automatic setting: Configuration data is automatically generated. For
example, boards are automatically added after addition of a subrack, or
parameter values are automatically generated using the self-organizing
network (SON).

Branch Parameters
Branch parameters take effect only when certain conditions are met. If certain
conditions are not met, a system cannot obtain a parameter value and the branch
parameter does not take effect. Parameter Relationship in parameter references
provides parameter relationship with conditions.
Mandatory attributes of a branch parameter are configured according to the
following principles:
● If a branch parameter is mandatory and in a default branch relationship,
Mandatory is set to YES.
● Otherwise, Mandatory is set to NO.
NOTE

For example, if a branch parameter is not in a default branch relationship, Mandatory

is set to NO regardless that the parameter is mandatory under the branch
relationship.

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Northbound Parameter Disuse

The status of northbound parameters during a disuse period (N to N+2 versions)
is shown in Figure 4-1.

Figure 4-1 Northbound parameter disuse

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5 Glossary

For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

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6 Reference Documents

None

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