Flex Abis (GBSS15.0 01)

GSM BSS GBSS15.
Flex Abis Feature Parameter Description

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GSM BSS Flex Abis Feature Parameter Description
Contents
Contents
1 About This Document..................................................................................................................1
1.1 Scope..............................................................................................................................................................................1 1.2 Intended Audience..........................................................................................................................................................1 1.3 Change History...............................................................................................................................................................1
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................3 2.2 Feature Support by NE...................................................................................................................................................3
3 Technical Description...................................................................................................................4
3.1 Working Principles.........................................................................................................................................................4 3.2 Networking Topology.....................................................................................................................................................6 3.3 Abis Transmission Link Establishment..........................................................................................................................6 3.4 Algorithm for TCHH Allocation Triggered by Abis Overload......................................................................................7 3.4.1 Abis Timeslot Allocation for TCH..............................................................................................................................8 3.4.2 Abis Timeslot Allocation for PDCH...........................................................................................................................9
4 Related Features...........................................................................................................................10 5 Impact on the Network...............................................................................................................11

5.1 Impact on System Capacity..........................................................................................................................................11 5.2 Impact on Network Performance..................................................................................................................................11
6 Engineering Guidelines.............................................................................................................12
6.1 When to Use Flex Abis.................................................................................................................................................12 6.2 Information to Be Collected.........................................................................................................................................12 6.3 Network Planning.........................................................................................................................................................12 6.4 Deployment Procedure.................................................................................................................................................12 6.4.1 Deployment Requirements........................................................................................................................................13 6.4.2 Data Preparation........................................................................................................................................................15 6.4.3 Feature Activation.....................................................................................................................................................23 6.4.4 Activation Observation..............................................................................................................................................25 6.4.5 Deactivation...............................................................................................................................................................25 6.5 Performance Optimization............................................................................................................................................26 6.6 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................26
7 Parameters.....................................................................................................................................27
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8 Counters........................................................................................................................................67 9 Glossary.........................................................................................................................................75 10 Reference Documents...............................................................................................................76
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1 About This Document
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1.1 Scope 1.2 Intended Audience
This document is intended for: l l
About This Document
This document describes the GBFD-117301 Flex Abis feature, including its technical description, feature dependencies, network impact, and engineering guidelines.
Personnel who need to understand the Flex Abis feature Personnel who work with Huawei GSM products
1.3 Change History

This section provides information about the changes in different document versions. There are two types of changes, which are defined as follows: l l Feature change: refers to a change in the Flex Abis feature of a specific product version. Editorial change: refers to a change in wording or the addition of information that was not described in the earlier version.
Document Issues
The document issues are as follows: l l 01 (2013-05-06) Draft A (2013-02-27)
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This is the first commercial release of GBSS15.0. Compared with Draft A (2013-02-27), Issue 01 (2013-05-06) has no change.
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1 About This Document
Draft A (2013-02-27)
This is a draft. Compared with Issue 01 (2012-04-28) of GBSS14.0, Draft A (2013-02-27) of GBSS15.0 incorporates the changes described in the following table. Change Type Feature change Editorial change Change Description Added section "4 Related Features." None Parameter Change None None
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2 Overview
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2.1 Introduction
Overview
The traffic of packet switched (PS) services and circuit switched (CS) services in cells and BTSs is not constantly heavy. In most cases, if a BTS is overloaded, the load of other BTSs is light. Similarly, if the PS traffic is heavy, the CS traffic is light. Flex Abis is a mode of allocating the Abis transmission resources. With the Flex Abis feature, Abis transmission resources form a resource pool. The resources in the resource pool can be shared by CS and PS services in different cells and BTSs. Abis transmission resources can be used more effectively if Flex Abis is used in the following scenarios: l l l Large-capacity BTSs with multiple cells Cascaded BTSs EGPRS-capable cells
2.2 Feature Support by NE

Table 2-1 Feature support by NE Feature Name Flex Abis BSC6900 BSC6910 GBTS eGBTS
NOTE
indicates that the NE supports this feature. indicates that the NE does not support this feature.
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3.1 Working Principles
l Fixed allocation mode l Dynamic allocation mode
Technical Description
Abis transmission resources are allocated in either fixed or dynamic mode. In fixed allocation mode, Um-interface channels including traffic channels (TCHs) and static packet data channels (PDCHs) are always mapped to Abis timeslots. The Abis timeslots are occupied even when the Um-interface channels are idle. In dynamic allocation mode, Abis timeslots form a resource pool. The Abis timeslots are allocated to Um-interface channels only when the channels are occupied. As a result, the Um-interface channel resources can be much more abundant than the Abis transmission resources, and the Abis transmission resources can be fully used in different time slices, improving the resource usage, as shown in Figure 3-1.
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Figure 3-1 Flex Abis working principles
Flex Abis timeslots in a resource pool do not include the Abis timeslots occupied by static PDCHs, semipermanent connection timeslots, monitoring timeslots, signaling link timeslots, or Abis timeslots or idle timeslots in fixed allocation mode. Flex Abis timeslots in a resource pool are allocated to TCHs and PDCHs. l l Full-rate TCHs (TCHFs) and half-rate TCHs (TCHHs) are allocated 16 kbit/s and 8 kbit/s timeslots, respectively. PDCHs are allocated 16 kbit/s timeslots.
For details about channel allocation, see Channel Management Feature Parameter Description and GPRS/EGPRS Channel Management Feature Parameter Description. If Abis timeslots are insufficient, CS services preempt timeslots occupied by PS services. Flex Abis is recommended in the following scenarios to improve the resource usage: l l l The traffic volumes of multi-level cascaded or large-capacity BTSs or the cells under these types of BTSs do not reach their peak values at the same time. PS services account for a large proportion of the services in a cell. Transmission resources are insufficient and the rent of transmission equipment is high. For example, satellite transmission.
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3.2 Networking Topology

The BSC supports the networking topology with multi-level Flex Abis resource pools shared by cascaded BTSs, as shown in Figure 3-2. Figure 3-2 Flex Abis networking topology
Abis transmission is implemented by satellite or using one or more E1/T1 cables. Resources on Abis transmission links form resource pools and are shared by CS and PS services. l Link 1 indicates Abis transmission links between the BSC and BTS 0. Transmission resources on Link 1 form Pool 0. Resources in Pool 0 can be shared by CS and PS services processed by BTS 0, BTS 1, and BTS 2. Link 2 indicates Abis transmission links between BTS 0 and BTS 1. Transmission resources on Link 2 form Pool 1. Resources in Pool 1 can be shared by CS and PS services processed by BTS 1 and BTS 2. Link 3 indicates Abis transmission links between BTS 1 and BTS 2. Transmission resources on Link 3 form Pool 2. Resources in Pool 2 can be shared by CS and PS services processed by BTS 2.
3.3 Abis Transmission Link Establishment

When Flex Abis is enabled, the BSC must allocate Abis timeslots and establish transmission links between the BSC and BTSs.
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Figure 3-3 Process of establishing Abis transmission links
As shown in Figure 3-3, when allocating a channel to an MS in BTS 2, the BSC must dynamically allocate the Abis timeslots on Link 1, Link 2, and Link 3 to the channel, and then instruct BTS 0, BTS 1, and BTS 2 to establish transmission links for the channel. A dedicated extended signaling link (ESL) to carry signaling must be configured for each Flex Abis-capable BTS. In 64 kbit/s multiplexing mode, ESLs and operation and maintenance links (OMLs) must be physically multiplexed on the same 64 kbit/s E1 timeslot. To increase the number of ESLs, you must reduce the number of radio signaling links (RSLs). You can change the maximum number of RSLs multiplexed with OMLs by changing MPMODE(BSC6900,BSC6910). The rules for setting MPMODE(BSC6900,BSC6910) are as follows: l In most cases, set MPMODE(BSC6900,BSC6910) to MODE2_1. If this parameter is set to a large value, the RSLs will become congested. Therefore, set this parameter to MODE5_1 or MODE6_1 only when the traffic on a BTS is light. During the initial configuration of a BTS, set FLEXABISMODE(BSC6900,BSC6910) to FLEX_ABIS or SEMI_ABIS to enable Flex Abis. After the BTS configuration is complete, set FLEXABISMODE(BSC6900,BSC6910) to FLEX_ABIS or SEMI_ABIS to enable Flex Abis, if required.
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3.4 Algorithm for TCHH Allocation Triggered by Abis Overload
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3.4.1 Abis Timeslot Allocation for TCH

The BSC allocates Abis timeslots in a Flex Abis resource pool to a TCH according to the TCH type. l l For a TCH/F, 16 kbit/s Abis timeslots are allocated. For a TCH/H, 8 kbit/s Abis timeslots are allocated.
After Flex Abis is enabled, the BSC generally allocates TCH/Fs. If the Abis interface experience insufficient transmission resources prior to the Um interface, the BSC triggers TCH/H allocation based on the load of Abis transmission resources, increasing the access success rate. Table 3-1 Flex Abis timeslot allocation for TCHs If... IDLE_BAND/ALL_BAND < TDMCONGTH (BSC6900,BSC6910) Preferentially allocating TCH/Hs to new CS services is triggered. Then... The BSC preferentially allocates TCH/Hs to new CS services. This decreases the Flex Abis timeslots occupied by a new CS service. The BSC hands over MSs that occupy TCH/Fs to TCH/ Hs. This decreases the Flex Abis timeslots occupied by ongoing services, thereby allowing more users to access the network with limited Flex Abis timeslots and improving the Abis transmission resource usage. The BSC stops preferentially allocating TCH/Hs to new CS services and converting TCH/Fs to TCH/Hs for CS services.
Converting TCH/Fs to TCH/ Hs for CS services is triggered.
IDLE_BAND/ALL_BAND TDMCONGCLRTH (BSC6900,BSC6910)
NOTE
IDLE_BAND represents the bandwidth of the idle Flex Abis timeslots in the resource pool. ALL_BAND represents the bandwidth of all Flex Abis timeslots in the resource pool.
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NOTE
A congestion threshold is set to control the transmission bandwidth usage. If the threshold is reached, the following load control methods are used: l Decreasing the PS service rate l Allocating TCHHs to MSs requesting CS services l Handing over MSs performing CS services from TCHFs to TCHHs The priorities of these load control methods are specified by the parameters LDRFST (BSC6900,BSC6910), LDRSND(BSC6900,BSC6910), and LSRTRD(BSC6900,BSC6910). When the Flex Abis feature is enabled, you are not advised to use the load control method of limiting the AMR rate for MSs requesting CS services.
3.4.2 Abis Timeslot Allocation for PDCH

The BSC allocates Abis timeslots in a Flex Abis resource pool to PDCHs as follows: l l The BSC allocates 16 kbit/s sub-timeslots to the primary link. The BSC dynamically allocates sub-timeslots to secondary links at a step of 16 kbit/s based on the coding rate required by the Um interface.
NOTE
When Flex Abis is enabled, the BSC can dynamically allocate Abis timeslots without configuring any static PDTCHs or setting TSCOUNT(BSC6900,BSC6910) if the actual traffic volume is far lower than the estimated traffic volume in the network plan. That is, the BSC dynamically allocates both the primary and secondary links to PS services.
If the PS traffic volume remains low, you do not need to configure static PDTCHs or set TSCOUNT(BSC6900,BSC6910). When the CS traffic is heavy, CS services may preempt all Abis timeslots. As a result, there are no available Abis timeslots for subsequent PS services. If the CS traffic is heavy, you need to reserve some static PDTCHs and set TSCOUNT (BSC6900,BSC6910) to reserve dedicated timeslots for PS services. This ensures that the BSC can process GPRS or EGPRS services properly.
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Table 4-1 Related Features Feature Flex Abis Prerequisite Feature None
Related Features
Mutually Exclusive Feature l GBFD-116701 16Kbit RSL and OML on A-bis Interface l GBFD-118601 Abis over IP l GBFD-118611 Abis IP over E1/ T1 l GBFD-118401 Abis Transmission Optimization l GBFD-117801 Ring Topology l GBFD-116601 Abis Bypass
NOTE GBFD-117801 Ring Topology can be used with ring topology I, but this feature and ring topology II are mutually exclusive.
Affected Feature None
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5 Impact on the Network
Impact on the Network
5.1 Impact on System Capacity

The Flex Abis feature allows cells under large-capacity BTSs, multi-level cascaded BTSs and EDGE-capable cells to share Abis transmission resources. In most cases, the traffic volumes of different BTSs, different cells under the same BTS, and CS and PS services do not reach their peak values at the same time. When transmission resources are available, Flex Abis enables cells to support more carriers than the fixed Abis feature, increasing system capacity.
5.2 Impact on Network Performance

If the load control method of decreasing the PS service rate is used, the settings of the following parameters may affect network performance: l RelFlexAbisForLdr(BSC6900,BSC6910) If this parameter is set to ON(On), the BSC releases secondary links on a PDCH in real time. As a result, the transmission bandwidth reduces, decreasing the proportion of highrate coding schemes and PS throughput. The bandwidth used by CS services increases, decreasing the proportion of TCHHs. If this parameter is set to OFF(Off), the bandwidth used by PS services remains unchanged, increasing the proportions of high-rate coding schemes and TCHHs as well as increasing PS throughput. l UlCsAdjForAbisRel(BSC6900,BSC6910) If this parameter is set to ON(On), the BSC adjusts uplink coding schemes in real time when the bandwidth for PS services is insufficient. This decreases the call drop rate and the proportion of high-rate coding schemes. If this parameter is set to OFF(Off), the BSC does not adjust uplink high-rate coding schemes even if the bandwidth for PS service is insufficient. This increases the call drop rate but the proportion of high-rate coding schemes remains unchanged.
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6 Engineering Guidelines
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6.1 When to Use Flex Abis
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Engineering Guidelines
It is recommended that this feature be used in the following scenarios: The traffic volumes of multi-level cascaded or large-capacity BTSs or the cells under these types of BTSs do not reach their peak values at the same time. PS services account for a large proportion of the services in a cell. Transmission resources are insufficient and the rent of transmission equipment is high. For example, satellite transmission.
6.2 Information to Be Collected

None
6.3 Network Planning

When Flex Abis is enabled, Digital Cross Connect (DXX) devices need to be supported. The limitations in using this feature are as follows: l l l DXX cascading network does not support Flex Abis. In ring topology I network, DXX does not support Flex Abis. If faults occur during DXX timeslot switching, no audio will occur.
6.4 Deployment Procedure
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6.4.1 Deployment Requirements

Table 6-1 Deployment requirements Aspect Related features BSC BTS Requirement See chapter "4 Related Features." None The BTS3900B and BTS3X series cannot be used because they do not support this feature. The details are as follows: l If a BTS3900B or 3X series base station functions as a root node in the chain or tree topology, none of the base stations in the chain or tree support Flex Abis. l If a BTS3900B or 3X series base station functions as a lower-level base station of BTSs that support Flex Abis, Flex Abis can be enabled on an upper-level BTS only when both the following conditions are met: Flex Abis Mode for the base station is set to SEMI_ABIS(Semisolid Abis).Flex Abis Mode for the upper-level BTS is set to FLEX_ABIS(Flex Abis). GSM networking MS MSC License The Abis interface uses TDM transmission. None None The license controlling this feature has been activated. For details on how to activate the license, see License Management Feature Parameter Description. For details about license items, see License Control Item Description.
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Aspect Others
Requirement A GSM BTS and its cells have been configured. If a ring topology needs to be configured, only BTS ring topology I is supported. To deploy both BTS ring topology I and Flex Abis, do as follows: l Configure Flex Abis on all BTSs, and configure only one E1 cable each for the clockwise and counter-clockwise directions in the ring. l Do not use the Abis Bypass feature on any BTS. l Do not configure 16 kbit/s link access procedure on the D channel (LAPD) signaling links for any BTS. l Do not use the Abis timeslot self-detection and self-healing function on any BTS.
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6.4.2 Data Preparation

Table 6-2 Data preparation Parameter Name Flex Abis Mode Parameter ID FLEXABISMO DE (BSC6900, BSC6910) NE BSC6900/ BSC6910 Remarks l Principles for configuring cascaded BTSs To enable Flex Abis for a cascaded BTS, set Flex Abis Mode to FLEX_ABI S(Flex Abis) for its upperlevel BTSs. If Flex Abis Mode is set to SEMI_ABI S(Semisolid Abis) for a cascaded BTS, set Flex Abis Mode to SEMI_ABI S(Semisolid Abis) for all its lowerlevel BTSs. Use the E1 port of the primary cabinet group to connect the primary cabinet group of the level-1 BTS to a BSC interface board. Use the internal Data Source Network planning
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Parameter Name
Parameter ID
NE
Remarks connections of the primary cabinet group or the E1 port of the secondary cabinet group to connect the secondary cabinet group to a BSC interface board. Use only the E1 ports of the primary cabinet groups to interconnect cascaded BTSs. Use the internal connections of the primary cabinet group of a lower-level BTS to connect the secondary cabinet group of the BTS to an upper-level BTS, and then to a BSC interface board. Alternativel y, use the E1 port of the secondary cabinet
Data Source
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Parameter Name
Parameter ID
NE
Remarks group to directly connect the BTS to a BSC interface board. Note that secondary cabinet groups belonging to the same BTS cannot be cascaded. One BTS can only connect to one upperlevel BTS. l Principles for configuring other BTSs Run the SET BTSFORBI DTS command to forbid timeslots, except timeslots in fixed allocation mode, such as signaling timeslots and monitoring timeslots on E1 links for a BTS enabled with Flex Abis. Forbid specified timeslots when only some
Data Source
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Parameter Name
Parameter ID
NE
Remarks timeslots on an E1 port can be used or in certain scenarios, such as satellite transmission .
Data Source
Multiplexing Mode
MPMODE (BSC6900, BSC6910)
BSC6900/ BSC6910
If this parameter is set to a large value, the radio signaling links (RSLs) will become congested. Therefore, set this parameter to MODE5_1 or MODE6_1 only when the traffic on a BTS is light. This parameter specifies the number of 64 kbit/s timeslots for TCH, dynamic PDCH, or secondary links on an E1/ T1. These timeslots exclude the timeslots for OML, ESL, RSL, and static PDCH, fixedlyconfigured idle timeslots, monitoring timeslots, and transparent timeslots.
Network planning
Reserved Traffic Timeslots on an E1/T1
RSVTCHTSN UM (BSC6900, BSC6910)
BSC6900/ BSC6910
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Parameter Name Transmission Resource Preempting Support
Parameter ID ENPREEMPT TRANSADMT (BSC6900, BSC6910)
NE BSC6900/ BSC6910
Remarks To enable CS services to preempt the Abis timeslots occupied by PS services and allow highpriority MSs to preempt the Abis timeslots occupied by low-priority MSs when all Abis timeslots are occupied, set this parameter to ON(On). This parameter is a BSC-level parameter. Therefore, the setting of this parameter takes effect on all BTSs under the BSC.
Data Source Network planning
Transport Type
TRANST (BSC6900, BSC6910) TDMCONGTH (BSC6900, BSC6910)
BSC6900/ BSC6910 BSC6900/ BSC6910
Set this parameter to TDM(TDM). Set this parameter to a value less than that of Congestion remain ratio to prevent pingpong handovers when transmission links are congested.
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Congestion remain ratio
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Parameter Name Congestion clear remain ratio
Parameter ID TDMCONGCL RTH (BSC6900, BSC6910)
NE BSC6900/ BSC6910
Remarks Set this parameter to a value greater than that of Congestion clear remain ratio to prevent ping-pong handovers when transmission links are congested. If this parameter is set to ON (On), load control is enabled when transmission links are congested. If this occurs, set TRM load threshold index to specify the threshold used for load control. The value of this parameter must be unique. If this parameter is set to a value other than CLOSE, ensure that the value is different from the value of LDR Second, LDR Third, or LDR Fourth.
TRM Load Threshold switch
LOADTHSW (BSC6900, BSC6910)
BSC6900/ BSC6910
Network planning
TRM load threshold index
TRMLOADTH INDEX (BSC6900, BSC6910) LDRFST (BSC6900, BSC6910)
BSC6900/ BSC6910
Network planning
LDR First
BSC6900/ BSC6910
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Parameter Name LDR Second
Parameter ID LDRSND (BSC6900, BSC6910)
NE BSC6900/ BSC6910
Remarks If this parameter is set to a value other than CLOSE, ensure that the value is different from the value of LDR First, LDR Third, or LDR Fourth. If this parameter is set to a value other than CLOSE, ensure that the value is different from the value of LDR First, LDR Second, or LDR Fourth. If this parameter is set to a value other than CLOSE, ensure that the value is different from the value of LDR First, LDR Second, or LDR Third.
LDR Third
LSRTRD (BSC6900, BSC6910)
BSC6900/ BSC6910
Network planning
LDR Fourth
LDRFOUH (BSC6900, BSC6910)
BSC6900/ BSC6910
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Parameter Name LDR-triggered Secondary Link Release
Parameter ID RelFlexAbisForLdr (BSC6900, BSC6910)
NE BSC6900/ BSC6910
Remarks This parameter specifies whether the BSC releases secondary links on a PDCH when Load Reshuffling (LDR) is triggered because transmission resources are congested under a BTS using Flex Abis. If this parameter is set to ON(On), the BSC releases secondary links when LDR is triggered. If this parameter is set to OFF(Off), the BSC does not release the secondary links currently used but cannot apply for subsequent secondary links.
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Parameter Name UL Coding Scheme Adj. for Secondary Link Release
Parameter ID UlCsAdjForAbi sRel (BSC6900, BSC6910)
NE BSC6900/ BSC6910
Remarks This parameter specifies whether the BSC adjusts uplink coding schemes in real time after releasing secondary links on a PDCH. If this parameter is set to ON(On), the BSC adjusts uplink coding schemes in real time. If this parameter is set to OFF(Off), the BSC does not adjust uplink coding schemes in real time. Set this parameter to ON(On) if LDR-triggered Secondary Link Release is set to ON(On).
6.4.3 Feature Activation

Using the LMT
CAUTION
Activate the Flex Abis feature during off-peak hours because the following operations will cause the BTS to be out-of-service. On the BSC LMT, perform the following steps: Step 1 Run the DEA BTS command to deactivate a BTS.
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Step 2 Run the MOD BTS command to enable Flex Abis. In this step, set Flex Abis Mode to FLEX_ABIS(Flex Abis) and set BTS Multiplexing Mode to an appropriate value. Step 3 Run the SET BTSFLEXABISPARA commandwith Reserved Traffic Timeslots on an E1/ T1 set based on actual conditions. Step 4 (Optional) Run the SET BSCPSSOFTPARA command with LDR-triggered Secondary Link Release and UL Coding Scheme Adj. for Secondary Link Release set to appropriate values. Step 5 (Optional) To control transmission resource congestion, run the ADD TRMLOADTH command. In this step, set Transport Typeto TDM(TDM), and set TRM load threshold index, Congestion remain ratio, and Congestion clear remain ratioto appropriate values. Step 6 (Optional) To control transmission resource congestion, run the SET BSCABISPRIMAP command. In this step, specify the BTS to be configured, set Carrier Type to TDM, and set TRM Load Threshold switch and TRM load threshold index to appropriate values.
NOTE
TRM load threshold index must be set to the value specified by TRM load threshold index in the ADD TRMLOADTH command.
Step 7 (Optional) To control transmission resource congestion, run the SET LDR command with LDR First, LDR Second, LDR Third, and LDR Fourth set to appropriate values.
NOTE
The settings of these parameters take effect for all BTSs under the BSC.
Step 8 (Optional) To ensure that CS services take preference over PS services, run the SET BSCBASIC command with Transmission Resource Preempting Support set to ON(On). When Transmission Resource Preempting Support is set to ON(On), new high-priority CS services can preempt the Abis timeslots occupied by ongoing low-priority CS services if all Abis timeslots have been occupied.
NOTE
The setting of this parameter takes effect for all BTSs under the BSC.
Step 9 Run the ACT BTS command to activate the BTS. ----End
MML Examples
DEA BTS: IDTYPE=BYID, BTSID=0; MOD BTS: IDTYPE=BYID, BTSID=0, NEWNAME="bts-3900", FLEXABISMODE=FLEX_ABIS, MPMODE=MODE4_1; SET BTSFLEXABISPARA: IDTYPE=BYID, BTSID=0, RSVTCHTSNUM=5; ACT BTS: IDTYPE=BYID, BTSID=0, ACTTYPE=ACTALL;
Using the CME

This feature cannot be activated by using the CME.
6.4.4 Activation Observation

Step 1 Run the LST BTSPORTTS command. In this step, set BTS In Port NO. to the number of the port that connects the BTS to the BSC, Port Direction to the same direction as the BTS, and TS Type to ALL(ALL). Step 2 Run the SET BTSFORBIDTS command to block Flex Abis timeslots until only four consecutive 16 kbit/s sub-timeslots are used for Flex Abis. In this step, set Start Timeslot No., Start Sub Timeslot No., End Timeslot NO., and End Sub Timeslot NO. according to the timeslot number and sub-timeslot number of Flex Abis timeslots.
NOTE
Block only Flex Abis timeslots. Reserve only one 64 kbit/s sub-timeslot for services because timeslots are blocked in units of 64 kbit/s sub-timeslots.
Step 3 Run the DEA GCELL command with Cell Index set to the index of the cell to be blocked. Repeat this step until only one cell is unblocked under the BTS. Step 4 Run the SET GTRXCHANADMSTAT command. In this step, set Channel No. to the number of the channel to be blocked, and Administrative State to Lock(Lock). Repeat this step until the unblocked cell has only the BCCH, one SDCCH, and four TCHs left unblocked. Step 5 Use four test MSs to call a fixed-line phone in the cell and maintain the call. Step 6 Run the DSP ABISTS command to check the timeslot status. In this step, specify Subrack No., Slot No., and Port No., and set State to OCCUPIED(OCCUPIED). The Flex Abis timeslot corresponding to the TCH occupied by the call is the timeslot that is unblocked. Step 7 Hang up the call and block the occupied TCH by performing Step 4. Then, unblock the other four TCHs. Step 8 Use four test MSs to call a fixed-line phone in the cell and maintain the call. Step 9 Run the DSP ABISTS command to check the timeslot status. In this step, specify Subrack No., Slot No., and Port No., and set State to OCCUPIED(OCCUPIED). The Flex Abis timeslot corresponding to the TCH occupied by the call is the timeslot that is unblocked. Step 10 Release the call. ----End
6.4.5 Deactivation
Using the LMT
CAUTION
Deactivate the Flex Abis feature during off-peak hours because the following operations will cause the BTS to be out-of-service. Step 1 Run the DEA BTS command to deactivate the BTS. Step 2 Run the MOD BTS command with Flex Abis Mode set to FIX_16K_ABIS(Fix Abis).
Step 3 Run the ACT BTS command to activate the BTS. ----End
MML Examples
DEA BTS: IDTYPE=BYID, BTSID=0; MOD BTS: IDTYPE=BYID, BTSID=0, NEWNAME="bts-3900", FLEXABISMODE=FIX_16K_ABIS; ACT BTS: IDTYPE=BYID, BTSID=0, ACTTYPE=ACTALL;
Using the CME

This feature cannot be deactivated by using the CME.
6.5 Performance Optimization

Monitoring
Transmission resources are congested if the values of the following counters are not 0: l l SITE.8K.ASS.FAIL.RATE Congestion Rate of Dynamic Resource Assignment (8 kbit/s) SITE.16K.ASS.FAIL.RATE Congestion Rate of Dynamic Resource Assignment (16 kbit/ s)
If transmission resources are congested frequently, configure more transmission links to expand the network capacity.
Parameter Optimization
None
6.6 Troubleshooting
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Table 7-1 Parameter description Parameter ID MPMODE NE BSC6900 MML Command ADD BTS MOD BTS Feature ID GBFD-111301 GBFD-117301 GBFD-117801 Flex Abis
Parameters
Feature Name LAPD Multiplexing at Abis Interface Ring Topology
Description Meaning:Timesl ot multiplexing mode at the Abis interface of the BTS. The BTS supports two multiplexing modes: statistical multiplexing on a 64 kbit/s timeslot and physical multiplexing on a 16 kbit/s timeslot. The first mode is further classified into the following six types: 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, and 6:1. A BTS supports the following six types of timeslot objects: OML: operation and maintenance link of the BTS. Each BTS has only one OML.
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Parameter ID
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Feature ID
Feature Name
Description In the case of statistical multiplexing on a 64 kbit/s timeslot, the OML works at 64 kbit/s. In this case, the OML can be multiplexed only with the signaling links in the same cabinet group of the BTS. In the case of physical multiplexing on a 16 kbit/s timeslot, the OML works at 16 kbit/s. In this case, the OML uses a 16 kbit/s timeslot. ESL: extended signaling link of the BTS. If the BTS supports Flex Abis, in the case of statistical multiplexing on a 64 kbit/s timeslot, a 64 kbit/s timeslot needs to be assigned to the ESL. In this case, the ESL is always multiplexed with the OML in the 64 kbit/s timeslot. In the case of physical multiplexing on a 16 kbit/s timeslot, no timeslot is
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Feature ID
Feature Name
Description assigned to the ESL. In this case, the ESL shares the same timeslot with the OML. RSL: radio signaling layer link in each TRX. Each TRX has one RSL. In the case of statistical multiplexing on a 64 kbit/s timeslot, the RSL works at 64 kbit/s. In this case, the RSL can be multiplexed only with the signaling links in the same cabinet group of the BTS. In the case of physical multiplexing on a 16 kbit/s timeslot, the RSL works at 16 kbit/s. In this case, the RSL uses a 16 kbit/s timeslot exclusively. TCH: traffic channels in each TRX. The TCH works at 16 kbit/ s. Idle: idle timeslots of the BTS. An idle timeslot works at 16 kbit/s. In the case of statistical multiplexing on a 64 kbit/s timeslot, the idle
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Parameter ID
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Feature ID
Feature Name
Description timeslots can be multiplexed only with the TCHs in the same cabinet group onto one 64 kbit/s timeslot. Semi: monitoring timeslots of the BTS. The monitoring timeslots work at 8 kbit/s, 16 kbit/s, 32 kbit/s, and 64 kbit/s. The monitoring timeslots can be multiplexed only with semipermanent links. A 2048 kbit/s E1 contains thirtytwo 64 kbit/s timeslots. Timeslot 0 is reserved for synchronization and cannot be assigned. Statistical multiplexing means that signaling timeslots are time-division multiplexed in an E1 timeslot, such as the OML and RSL timeslots or the RSL timeslots. For example, in the case of 4:1 multiplexing, one 64 kbit/s timeslot multiplexes one OML and three
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Parameter ID
NE
MML Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description RSLs or four RSLs of the BTS. The 64 kbit/s timeslot that multiplexes the OML has a multiplexing ratio of up to 4:1 even if the multiplexing ratio exceeds 4:1. HDLC and IP BTS do not support this parameter. When the multiplexing ratio of BTS is configured 4:1, "MR.Preprocess ing" is automatically adjusted to BTS_Preproces sing, "Sent Freq.of preprocessed MR" is automatically adjusted to Once every second. When other multiplexing ratio is configured, "MR.Preprocess ing" is automatically adjusted to BSC_Preproces sing, "Sent Freq.of preprocessed MR" is automatically adjusted to Once every two second. eGBTS
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Parameter ID
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MML Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description do not support this parameter. GUI Value Range:MODE1 _1, MODE2_1, MODE3_1, MODE4_1, MODE5_1, MODE6_1, MODE16K Unit:None Actual Value Range:MODE1 _1, MODE2_1, MODE3_1, MODE4_1, MODE5_1, MODE6_1, MODE16K Default Value:MODE4_ 1
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Parameter ID MPMODE
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MML Command ADD BTS MOD BTS
Feature ID GBFD-111301 GBFD-117301 GBFD-117801
Feature Name LAPD Multiplexing at Abis Interface Flex Abis Ring Topology
Description Meaning:Timesl ot multiplexing mode at the Abis interface of the BTS. The BTS supports two multiplexing modes: statistical multiplexing on a 64 kbit/s timeslot and physical multiplexing on a 16 kbit/s timeslot. The first mode is further classified into the following six types: 1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1, and 6:1. A BTS supports the following six types of timeslot objects: OML: operation and maintenance link of the BTS. Each BTS has only one OML. In the case of statistical multiplexing on a 64 kbit/s timeslot, the OML works at 64 kbit/s. In this case, the OML can be multiplexed only with the signaling links in the same cabinet group of the BTS. In the case of physical multiplexing on
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Parameter ID
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MML Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description a 16 kbit/s timeslot, the OML works at 16 kbit/s. In this case, the OML uses a 16 kbit/s timeslot. ESL: extended signaling link of the BTS. If the BTS supports Flex Abis, in the case of statistical multiplexing on a 64 kbit/s timeslot, a 64 kbit/s timeslot needs to be assigned to the ESL. In this case, the ESL is always multiplexed with the OML in the 64 kbit/s timeslot. In the case of physical multiplexing on a 16 kbit/s timeslot, no timeslot is assigned to the ESL. In this case, the ESL shares the same timeslot with the OML. RSL: radio signaling layer link in each TRX. Each TRX has one RSL. In the case of statistical multiplexing on a 64 kbit/s timeslot, the RSL works at 64 kbit/s. In this
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Feature ID
Feature Name
Description case, the RSL can be multiplexed only with the signaling links in the same cabinet group of the BTS. In the case of physical multiplexing on a 16 kbit/s timeslot, the RSL works at 16 kbit/s. In this case, the RSL uses a 16 kbit/s timeslot exclusively. TCH: traffic channels in each TRX. The TCH works at 16 kbit/ s. Idle: idle timeslots of the BTS. An idle timeslot works at 16 kbit/s. In the case of statistical multiplexing on a 64 kbit/s timeslot, the idle timeslots can be multiplexed only with the TCHs in the same cabinet group onto one 64 kbit/s timeslot. Semi: monitoring timeslots of the BTS. The monitoring timeslots work at 8 kbit/s, 16 kbit/s, 32 kbit/s, and 64 kbit/s. The monitoring
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Parameter ID
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Feature ID
Feature Name
Description timeslots can be multiplexed only with semipermanent links. A 2048 kbit/s E1 contains thirtytwo 64 kbit/s timeslots. Timeslot 0 is reserved for synchronization and cannot be assigned. Statistical multiplexing means that signaling timeslots are time-division multiplexed in an E1 timeslot, such as the OML and RSL timeslots or the RSL timeslots. For example, in the case of 4:1 multiplexing, one 64 kbit/s timeslot multiplexes one OML and three RSLs or four RSLs of the BTS. The 64 kbit/s timeslot that multiplexes the OML has a multiplexing ratio of up to 4:1 even if the multiplexing ratio exceeds 4:1. IP BTS do not support this parameter. When the multiplexing ratio of BTS is
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Parameter ID
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MML Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description configured 4:1, "MR.Preprocess ing" is automatically adjusted to BTS_Preproces sing, "Sent Freq.of preprocessed MR" is automatically adjusted to Once every second. When other multiplexing ratio is configured, "MR.Preprocess ing" is automatically adjusted to BSC_Preproces sing, "Sent Freq.of preprocessed MR" is automatically adjusted to Once every two second. eGBTS do not support this parameter. GUI Value Range:MODE1 _1, MODE2_1, MODE3_1, MODE4_1, MODE5_1, MODE6_1, MODE16K Unit:None Actual Value Range:MODE1 _1, MODE2_1, MODE3_1, MODE4_1, MODE5_1,
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MML Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description MODE6_1, MODE16K Default Value:MODE4_ 1
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Parameter ID FLEXABISM ODE
NE BSC6900
Feature ID GBFD-117301
Feature Name Flex Abis
Description Meaning:Servic e timeslot assignment mode for the BTS. If this parameter is set to FIX_16K_ABIS , the BSC assigns a fixed Abis transmission timeslot to a TCH. If this parameter is set to FLEX_ABIS, the BSC assigns an Abis transmission timeslot dynamically to a TCH (except the static PDCH) to increase the resource utilization. If this parameter is set to SEMI_ABIS, the BTS to which a TCH belongs assigns a fixed Abis transmission timeslot to the TCH while the upper-level BTS set to FLEX_ABIS assigns an Abis transmission timeslot dynamically to the TCH. This mode applies where old and new BTSs are cascaded. HDLC and IP
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Parameter ID
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MML Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description BTSs do not support this parameter. 1. If the Flex Abis function is enabled on the BTS, and if the extension cabinet group is directly connected to the BSC, the Abis timeslots allocated to the extension cabinet group are displayed as TCH, indicating fixed timeslots. If the extension cabinet group needs to process data services, and if the highrate coding schemes (CS3 and CS4; MCS3 to MCS9) are required, idle timeslots need to be configured. 2. If the Flex Abis function is enabled on the BTS, and if the channel type is changed to static PDCH, the type of corresponding Abis timeslots is automatically changed to TCH, indicating fixed timeslots. 3. In the case of cascaded BTSs, if an upper-level BTS is in Flex
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Parameter ID
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MML Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description Abis mode, and if a lower-level BTS is in SemiSolid mode, the type of the timeslots allocated to the lower BTS is displayed as TCH, indicating fixed timeslots, but the timeslot type that the upper-level BTS reports to the BSC is displayed as Flex. If the lower-level BTS needs to process data services, and if the highrate coding schemes (CS3 and CS4; MCS3 to MCS9) are required, idle timeslots need to be configured. 4. eGBTS do not support this parameter. GUI Value Range:FIX_16 K_ABIS(Fix Abis), FLEX_ABIS (Flex Abis), SEMI_ABIS (Semisolid Abis) Unit:None Actual Value Range:FIX_16 K_ABIS, FLEX_ABIS, SEMI_ABIS
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MML Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description Default Value:FIX_16K _ABIS(Fix Abis)
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Parameter ID FLEXABISM ODE
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Description Meaning:Servic e timeslot assignment mode for the BTS. If this parameter is set to FIX_16K_ABIS , the BSC assigns a fixed Abis transmission timeslot to a TCH. If this parameter is set to FLEX_ABIS, the BSC assigns an Abis transmission timeslot dynamically to a TCH (except the static PDCH) to increase the resource utilization. If this parameter is set to SEMI_ABIS, the BTS to which a TCH belongs assigns a fixed Abis transmission timeslot to the TCH while the upper-level BTS set to FLEX_ABIS assigns an Abis transmission timeslot dynamically to the TCH. This mode applies where old and new BTSs are cascaded. IP BTSs do not
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Parameter ID
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MML Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description support this parameter. 1. If the Flex Abis function is enabled on the BTS, and if the extension cabinet group is directly connected to the BSC, the Abis timeslots allocated to the extension cabinet group are displayed as TCH, indicating fixed timeslots. If the extension cabinet group needs to process data services, and if the highrate coding schemes (CS3 and CS4; MCS3 to MCS9) are required, idle timeslots need to be configured. 2. If the Flex Abis function is enabled on the BTS, and if the channel type is changed to static PDCH, the type of corresponding Abis timeslots is automatically changed to TCH, indicating fixed timeslots. 3. In the case of cascaded BTSs, if an upper-level BTS is in Flex Abis mode, and
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Parameter ID
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Feature ID
Feature Name
Description if a lower-level BTS is in SemiSolid mode, the type of the timeslots allocated to the lower BTS is displayed as TCH, indicating fixed timeslots, but the timeslot type that the upper-level BTS reports to the BSC is displayed as Flex. If the lower-level BTS needs to process data services, and if the highrate coding schemes (CS3 and CS4; MCS3 to MCS9) are required, idle timeslots need to be configured. 4. eGBTS do not support this parameter. GUI Value Range:FIX_16 K_ABIS(Fix Abis), FLEX_ABIS (Flex Abis), SEMI_ABIS (Semisolid Abis) Unit:None Actual Value Range:FIX_16 K_ABIS, FLEX_ABIS, SEMI_ABIS Default Value:FIX_16K
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MML Command
Feature ID
Feature Name
Description _ABIS(Fix Abis)
TDMCONGT H
BSC6900
ADD TRMLOADT H
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
Meaning:If the ratio of available TDM bandwidth is less than this value, congestion control is triggered. GUI Value Range:0~100 Unit:% Actual Value Range:0~100 Default Value: 15
TDMCONGT H
BSC6910
ADD TRMLOADT H
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
Meaning:If the ratio of available TDM bandwidth is less than this value, congestion control is triggered. GUI Value Range:0~100 Unit:% Actual Value Range:0~100 Default Value: 15
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Parameter ID TDMCONGC LRTH
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MML Command ADD TRMLOADT H
Description Meaning:If the ratio of available TDM bandwidth is greater than or equal to this value, congestion control is stopped. GUI Value Range:0~100 Unit:% Actual Value Range:0~100 Default Value: 20
TDMCONGC LRTH
BSC6910
ADD TRMLOADT H
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
Meaning:If the ratio of available TDM bandwidth is greater than or equal to this value, congestion control is stopped. GUI Value Range:0~100 Unit:% Actual Value Range:0~100 Default Value: 20
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Parameter ID LDRFST
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MML Command SET LDR
Feature ID GBFD-118601 GBFD-117301 GBFD-118611 GBFD-118605
Feature Name Abis over IP Flex Abis Abis IP over E1/ T1 IP QOS
Description Meaning:First action taken for load control GUI Value Range:CLOSE (Close), PSDOWN(PS Downspeeding), AMRC (AMRC), CSPH (CS Preference TCHH), CSFHHO(CS TCHF-TCHH HO) Unit:None Actual Value Range:CLOSE, PSDOWN, AMRC, CSPH, CSFHHO Default Value:PSDOW N(PS Downspeeding)
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Parameter ID LDRFST
NE BSC6910
MML Command SET LDR
Description Meaning:First action taken for load control GUI Value Range:CLOSE (Close), PSDOWN(PS Downspeeding), AMRC (AMRC), CSPH (CS Preference TCHH), CSFHHO(CS TCHF-TCHH HO) Unit:None Actual Value Range:CLOSE, PSDOWN, AMRC, CSPH, CSFHHO Default Value:PSDOW N(PS Downspeeding)
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Parameter ID LDRSND
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MML Command SET LDR
Description Meaning:Secon d action taken for load control GUI Value Range:CLOSE (Close), PSDOWN(PS Downspeeding), AMRC (AMRC), CSPH (CS Preference TCHH), CSFHHO(CS TCHF-TCHH HO) Unit:None Actual Value Range:CLOSE, PSDOWN, AMRC, CSPH, CSFHHO Default Value:AMRC (AMRC)
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Parameter ID LDRSND
NE BSC6910
MML Command SET LDR
Description Meaning:Secon d action taken for load control GUI Value Range:CLOSE (Close), PSDOWN(PS Downspeeding), AMRC (AMRC), CSPH (CS Preference TCHH), CSFHHO(CS TCHF-TCHH HO) Unit:None Actual Value Range:CLOSE, PSDOWN, AMRC, CSPH, CSFHHO Default Value:AMRC (AMRC)
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Parameter ID LSRTRD
NE BSC6900
MML Command SET LDR
Feature Name Abis over IP Flex Abis A IP over E1/T1 IP QOS
Description Meaning:Third action taken for load control GUI Value Range:CLOSE (Close), PSDOWN(PS Downspeeding), AMRC (AMRC), CSPH (CS Preference TCHH), CSFHHO(CS TCHF-TCHH HO) Unit:None Actual Value Range:CLOSE, PSDOWN, AMRC, CSPH, CSFHHO Default Value:CSPH (CS Preference TCHH)
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Parameter ID LSRTRD
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MML Command SET LDR
Feature ID GBFD-118601 GBFD-117301 GBFD-118605
Feature Name Abis over IP Flex Abis IP QOS
Description Meaning:Third action taken for load control GUI Value Range:CLOSE (Close), PSDOWN(PS Downspeeding), AMRC (AMRC), CSPH (CS Preference TCHH), CSFHHO(CS TCHF-TCHH HO) Unit:None Actual Value Range:CLOSE, PSDOWN, AMRC, CSPH, CSFHHO Default Value:CSPH (CS Preference TCHH)
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Parameter ID LDRFOUH
NE BSC6900
MML Command SET LDR
Description Meaning:Fourth action taken for load control GUI Value Range:CLOSE (Close), PSDOWN(PS Downspeeding), AMRC (AMRC), CSPH (CS Preference TCHH), CSFHHO(CS TCHF-TCHH HO) Unit:None Actual Value Range:CLOSE, PSDOWN, AMRC, CSPH, CSFHHO Default Value:CSFHHO (CS TCHFTCHH HO)
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Parameter ID LDRFOUH
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MML Command SET LDR
Description Meaning:Fourth action taken for load control GUI Value Range:CLOSE (Close), PSDOWN(PS Downspeeding), AMRC (AMRC), CSPH (CS Preference TCHH), CSFHHO(CS TCHF-TCHH HO) Unit:None Actual Value Range:CLOSE, PSDOWN, AMRC, CSPH, CSFHHO Default Value:CSFHHO (CS TCHFTCHH HO)
TSCOUNT
BSC6900
SET BTSIDLETS
GBFD-114101 GBFD-117301
GPRS Flex Abis
Meaning:Numb er of idle timeslots. You can configure up to 128 idle timeslots for the BTS at a time. A BTS can be configured with up to 512 idle timeslots. GUI Value Range:0~512 Unit:None Actual Value Range:0~512 Default Value:None
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Parameter ID TSCOUNT
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MML Command SET BTSIDLETS
Feature ID GBFD-114101 GBFD-117301
Feature Name GPRS Flex Abis
Description Meaning:Numb er of idle timeslots. You can configure up to 128 idle timeslots for the BTS at a time. A BTS can be configured with up to 512 idle timeslots. GUI Value Range:0~512 Unit:None Actual Value Range:0~512 Default Value:None
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Parameter ID RelFlexAbisForLdr
NE BSC6900
MML Command SET BSCPSSOFTP ARA
Feature Name IP QOS Flex Abis
Description Meaning:Wheth er the BSC releases secondary links on a PDCH when Load Reshuffling (LDR) is triggered because transmission resources are congested under a BTS using Flex Abis. If this parameter is set to ON(On), the BSC releases secondary links when LDR is triggered. If this parameter is set to OFF(Off), the BSC does not release the secondary links currently used but cannot apply for subsequent secondary links. GUI Value Range:OFF (Off), ON(On) Unit:None Actual Value Range:OFF, ON Default Value:ON(On)
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Parameter ID RelFlexAbisForLdr
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Description Meaning:Wheth er the BSC releases secondary links on a PDCH when Load Reshuffling (LDR) is triggered because transmission resources are congested under a BTS using Flex Abis. If this parameter is set to ON(On), the BSC releases secondary links when LDR is triggered. If this parameter is set to OFF(Off), the BSC does not release the secondary links currently used but cannot apply for subsequent secondary links. GUI Value Range:OFF (Off), ON(On) Unit:None Actual Value Range:OFF, ON Default Value:ON(On)
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Parameter ID UlCsAdjForAb isRel
NE BSC6900
Feature Name EGPRS GPRS
Description Meaning:Wheth er the BSC adjusts uplink coding schemes in real time after releasing secondary links on a PDCH. If this parameter is set to ON, the BSC adjusts uplink coding schemes in real time. If this parameter is set to OFF, the BSC does not adjust uplink coding schemes in real time. GUI Value Range:OFF (Off), ON(On) Unit:None Actual Value Range:OFF, ON Default Value:OFF(Off)
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Parameter ID UlCsAdjForAb isRel
NE BSC6910
Feature Name EGPRS GPRS
Description Meaning:Wheth er the BSC adjusts uplink coding schemes in real time after releasing secondary links on a PDCH. If this parameter is set to ON, the BSC adjusts uplink coding schemes in real time. If this parameter is set to OFF, the BSC does not adjust uplink coding schemes in real time. GUI Value Range:OFF (Off), ON(On) Unit:None Actual Value Range:OFF, ON Default Value:OFF(Off)
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Parameter ID RSVTCHTSN UM
NE BSC6900
MML Command SET BTSFLEXABI SPARA
Description Meaning:Numb er of 64 kbit/s timeslots for TCH, dynamic PDCH, or secondary links on an E1/T1. These timeslots do not include the timeslots for OML, ESL, RSL, and static PDCH, fixedlyconfigured idle timeslots, monitoring timeslots, and transparent timeslots. GUI Value Range:0~30 Unit:None Actual Value Range:0~30 Default Value:0
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Parameter ID RSVTCHTSN UM
NE BSC6910
MML Command SET BTSFLEXABI SPARA
Description Meaning:Numb er of 64 kbit/s timeslots for TCH, dynamic PDCH, or secondary links on an E1/T1. These timeslots do not include the timeslots for OML, ESL, RSL, and static PDCH, fixedlyconfigured idle timeslots, monitoring timeslots, and transparent timeslots. GUI Value Range:0~30 Unit:None Actual Value Range:0~30 Default Value:0
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Parameter ID ENPREEMPT TRANSADMT
NE BSC6900
MML Command SET BSCBASIC
Feature Name IP QOS
Description Meaning:When this parameter is set to "ON", if there are no available Abis transmission resources, a high-priority user can preempt the transmission resources of a low-priority user. If the preemption succeeds, a call drop occurs at the low-priority user. GUI Value Range:OFF (Off), ON(On) Unit:None Actual Value Range:OFF, ON Default Value:ON(On)
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Parameter ID ENPREEMPT TRANSADMT
NE BSC6910
MML Command SET BSCBASIC
Feature Name IP QOS
Description Meaning:When this parameter is set to "ON", if there are no available Abis transmission resources, a high-priority user can preempt the transmission resources of a low-priority user. If the preemption succeeds, a call drop occurs at the low-priority user. GUI Value Range:OFF (Off), ON(On) Unit:None Actual Value Range:OFF, ON Default Value:ON(On)
TRANST
BSC6900
ADD TRMLOADT H
GBFD-118605 GBFD-117301
IP QOS Flex Abis
Meaning:Transport type. GUI Value Range:IP(IP), HDLC(HDLC), TDM(TDM) Unit:None Actual Value Range:IP, HDLC, TDM Default Value:None
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Parameter ID TRANST
NE BSC6910
MML Command ADD TRMLOADT H
Description Meaning:Transport type. GUI Value Range:IP(IP), TDM(TDM) Unit:None Actual Value Range:IP, TDM Default Value:None
LOADTHSW
BSC6900
SET BSCABISPRI MAP
GBFD-111202
O&M of BTS
Meaning:TRM load threshold switch. GUI Value Range:OFF (OFF), ON(ON) Unit:None Actual Value Range:OFF, ON Default Value:OFF (OFF)
LOADTHSW
BSC6910
SET BSCABISPRI MAP
GBFD-111202
O&M of BTS
Meaning:TRM load threshold switch. GUI Value Range:OFF (OFF), ON(ON) Unit:None Actual Value Range:OFF, ON Default Value:OFF (OFF)
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Parameter ID TRMLOADT HINDEX
NE BSC6900
MML Command ADD TRMLOADT H RMV TRMLOADT H
Description Meaning:TRM load threshold index. It is the unique ID of the load threshold. GUI Value Range:10~199 Unit:None Actual Value Range:10~199 Default Value:None
TRMLOADT HINDEX
BSC6910
ADD TRMLOADT H RMV TRMLOADT H
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
Meaning:TRM load threshold index. It is the unique ID of the load threshold. GUI Value Range:10~199 Unit:None Actual Value Range:10~199 Default Value:None
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Table 8-1 Counter description Counter ID 1276080417 Counter Name SITE.ASS.CS. 8K Counter Description R2720:Number of Dynamic Resource Requests (8 kbit/ s CS Service) R2721:Number of Dynamic Resource Requests (16 kbit/s CS Service) R2722:Number of Dynamic Resource Requests (PS Main Link) R2723:Number of Dynamic Resource Requests (PS Sublink) R2730:Number of Failed Dynamic Resource Requests (8 kbit/ s CS Service) NE BSC6910 Feature ID GBFD-117301 1276080418 SITE.ASS.CS. 16K BSC6910 GBFD-117301
Counters
Flex Abis
1276080419
SITE.ASS.PS. MAIN.LNK
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080420
SITE.ASS.PS.S UB.LNK
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080421
SITE.ASS.FAI L.CS.8K
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
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Counter ID 1276080422
Counter Name SITE.ASS.FAI L.CS.16K
Counter Description R2731:Number of Failed Dynamic Resource Requests (16 kbit/s CS Service) R2732:Number of Failed Dynamic Resource Requests (PS Main Link) R2733:Number of Failed Dynamic Resource Requests (PS Sublink) R2741:Number of Available Flex Timeslots R2742:Number of Faulty Flex Timeslots RR2751:Conges tion Rate of Dynamic Resource Assignment (8 kbit/s) RR2752:Conges tion Rate of Dynamic Resource Assignment (16 kbit/s) R276:Number of Failed CS Connections Caused by Link Failure
NE BSC6910
1276080423
SITE.ASS.FAI L.PS.MAIN.LN K
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080424
SITE.ASS.FAI L.PS.SUB.LNK
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080425
SITE.FLEX.TS. NUM SITE.FAULT.F LEX.TS.NUM SITE. 8K.ASS.FAIL. RATE
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080426
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080427
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080428
SITE. 16K.ASS.FAIL. RATE
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080429
SITE.LNK.FAI L.CS
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
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68
8 Counters
Counter Name BS.RES.USE.A BIS.AVG
Counter Description L1151A:Mean number of occupied timeslots on the Abis interface R3162A:Numbe r of Requests for Allocating Abis Resources (TCHF) R3163A:Numbe r of Requests for Allocating Abis Resources (TCHH) R3164A:Numbe r of Requests for Allocating Abis Resources (Dynamic PDCH) R3162B:Numbe r of Failures to Allocate Abis Resources (TCHF) R3163B:Numbe r of Failures to Allocate Abis Resources (TCHH) R3164B:Numbe r of Failures to Allocate Abis Resources (Dynamic PDCH) T66001:Timesl ot Utilization Rate of CS Service In a BTS
NE BSC6910
1278474444
CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.REQ.TIM ES.FR
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1278474445
CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.REQ.TIM ES.HR
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1278474446
CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.REQ.TIM ES.PDCH
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1278476435
CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.FAIL.TIM ES.FR
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1278476436
CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.FAIL.TIM ES.HR
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1278476437
CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.FAIL.TIM ES.PDCH
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282412072
SITE.CS.USED .TS.RATE
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
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69
8 Counters
Counter Name SITE.PS.USED. TS.RATE
Counter Description T66002:Timesl ot Utilization Rate of PS Service In a BTS T66005:Maxim um Number of Timeslots Occupied by CS Services T66006:Maxim um Number of Timeslots Occupied by PS Services T66007:Maxim um Number of Occupied Flex Timeslots T66003:Averag e Number of Timeslots Occupied by CS Services T66004:Averag e Number of Timeslots Occupied by PS Services T66008:Averag e Number of Available Flex Timeslots R2720:Number of Dynamic Resource Requests (8 kbit/ s CS Service) R2721:Number of Dynamic Resource Requests (16 kbit/s CS Service)
NE BSC6910
1282431743
SITE.CS.ALLO CATED.TS.NU M.MAX
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282431744
SITE.PS.ALLO CATED.TS.NU M.MAX
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282431745
SITE.TOTAL.A LLOCATED.T S.NUM.MAX SITE.CS.ALLO CATED.TS.NU M.AVR
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282449293
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282449294
SITE.PS.ALLO CATED.TS.NU M.AVR
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282449295
SITE.FLEX.TS. NUM.AVR
BSC6910
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080417
SITE.ASS.CS. 8K
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080418
SITE.ASS.CS. 16K
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
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8 Counters
Counter Name SITE.ASS.PS. MAIN.LNK
Counter Description R2722:Number of Dynamic Resource Requests (PS Main Link) R2723:Number of Dynamic Resource Requests (PS Sublink) R2730:Number of Failed Dynamic Resource Requests (8 kbit/ s CS Service) R2731:Number of Failed Dynamic Resource Requests (16 kbit/s CS Service) R2732:Number of Failed Dynamic Resource Requests (PS Main Link) R2733:Number of Failed Dynamic Resource Requests (PS Sublink) R2741:Number of Available Flex Timeslots R2742:Number of Faulty Flex Timeslots
NE BSC6900
1276080420
SITE.ASS.PS.S UB.LNK
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080421
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080422
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080423
SITE.ASS.FAI L.PS.MAIN.LN K
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080424
SITE.ASS.FAI L.PS.SUB.LNK
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080425
SITE.FLEX.TS. NUM SITE.FAULT.F LEX.TS.NUM
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080426
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
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71
8 Counters
Counter Name SITE. 8K.ASS.FAIL. RATE
Counter Description RR2751:Conges tion Rate of Dynamic Resource Assignment (8 kbit/s) RR2752:Conges tion Rate of Dynamic Resource Assignment (16 kbit/s) R276:Number of Failed CS Connections Caused by Link Failure L1151A:Mean number of occupied timeslots on the Abis interface R3162A:Numbe r of Requests for Allocating Abis Resources (TCHF) R3163A:Numbe r of Requests for Allocating Abis Resources (TCHH) R3164A:Numbe r of Requests for Allocating Abis Resources (Dynamic PDCH) R3162B:Numbe r of Failures to Allocate Abis Resources (TCHF)
NE BSC6900
1276080428
SITE. 16K.ASS.FAIL. RATE
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276080429
SITE.LNK.FAI L.CS
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1276769417
BS.RES.USE.A BIS.AVG
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1278474444
CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.REQ.TIM ES.FR
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1278474445
CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.REQ.TIM ES.HR
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1278474446
CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.REQ.TIM ES.PDCH
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1278476435
CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.FAIL.TIM ES.FR
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
Issue 01 (2013-05-06)
72
8 Counters
Counter Name CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.FAIL.TIM ES.HR
Counter Description R3163B:Numbe r of Failures to Allocate Abis Resources (TCHH) R3164B:Numbe r of Failures to Allocate Abis Resources (Dynamic PDCH) T66001:Timesl ot Utilization Rate of CS Service In a BTS T66002:Timesl ot Utilization Rate of PS Service In a BTS T66005:Maxim um Number of Timeslots Occupied by CS Services T66006:Maxim um Number of Timeslots Occupied by PS Services T66007:Maxim um Number of Occupied Flex Timeslots T66003:Averag e Number of Timeslots Occupied by CS Services T66004:Averag e Number of Timeslots Occupied by PS Services
NE BSC6900
1278476437
CELL.ABIS.AL LOC.FAIL.TIM ES.PDCH
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282412072
SITE.CS.USED .TS.RATE
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282412075
SITE.PS.USED. TS.RATE
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282431743
SITE.CS.ALLO CATED.TS.NU M.MAX
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282431744
SITE.PS.ALLO CATED.TS.NU M.MAX
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282431745
SITE.TOTAL.A LLOCATED.T S.NUM.MAX SITE.CS.ALLO CATED.TS.NU M.AVR
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282449293
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
1282449294
SITE.PS.ALLO CATED.TS.NU M.AVR
BSC6900
GBFD-117301
Flex Abis
Issue 01 (2013-05-06)
73
8 Counters
Counter Name SITE.FLEX.TS. NUM.AVR
Counter Description T66008:Averag e Number of Available Flex Timeslots
NE BSC6900
Issue 01 (2013-05-06)
74
9 Glossary
9
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.
Glossary
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10 Reference Documents
10
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Flex Abis Feature Parameter Description

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4 Related Features...........................................................................................................................10 5 Impact on the Network...............................................................................................................11

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1.3 Change History

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1 About This Document

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2.2 Feature Support by NE

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Figure 3-1 Flex Abis working principles

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3.2 Networking Topology

3.3 Abis Transmission Link Establishment

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Figure 3-3 Process of establishing Abis transmission links

3.4 Algorithm for TCHH Allocation Triggered by Abis Overload

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3.4.1 Abis Timeslot Allocation for TCH

Converting TCH/Fs to TCH/ Hs for CS services is triggered.

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3.4.2 Abis Timeslot Allocation for PDCH

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Affected Feature None

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5 Impact on the Network

Impact on the Network

5.1 Impact on System Capacity

5.2 Impact on Network Performance

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6.2 Information to Be Collected

6.3 Network Planning

6.4 Deployment Procedure

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6.4.1 Deployment Requirements

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6.4.2 Data Preparation

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