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ZTE LTE FDD CSFB Feature

Guide
ZTE LTE FDD CSFB Feature Guide
Version Date Author Reviewer Notes

Liu Wei
V1.0 2013/10/19 Ren Li Nana First edition
Pengfei
Add description for LAI-Enabled
Yao Xin
enhanced CSFB
Li Nana
V2.0 2014/05/16 Li Nana Add description for PLMN selection for
Guo CSFB in a shared network;
Runxia
Add Chapter 5 Feature Validation.
Add Chapter 7: Impact on Network
Huang Li Nana,
V3.0 2014-12-23 Improve doc standardization: change
Xueying Bian Guagnfeng
some improper expressions
Change the word template
Huang
V3.1 2015-1-26 Zhang Fan Enrich correlation with other features in
Xueying
Chapter 1
Huang 1. Add information in Chapter 3.2.3
V3.2 2015-08-30 Zhang Fan
Xueying 2. Doc structure is modified.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction........................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Feature Attribute .................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Related Feature List and License Control............................................................. 2
1.3 Correlation with Other Features ........................................................................... 2

2 Function Description ......................................................................................... 3

3 Technical Description ....................................................................................... 4


3.1 Basic Principle...................................................................................................... 4
3.1.1 Network Architecture for CSFB ............................................................................ 4
3.1.2 CSFB Procedure .................................................................................................. 6
3.1.3 LAI-Enabled Enhanced CSFB .............................................................................. 8
3.1.4 PLMN Selection for CSFB in a Shared Network ................................................... 8
3.2 Technical Details .................................................................................................. 8
3.2.1 CSFB Procedure Triggered by eNodeB ............................................................... 8
3.2.2 Measurement-Based CSFB Procedure ................................................................ 9
3.2.3 Blind CSFB Procedure ....................................................................................... 10
3.2.4 CSFB Procedure at the eNodeB ........................................................................ 11
3.2.5 LAI-Enabled Enhanced CSFB ............................................................................ 18
3.2.6 PLMN Selection for CSFB in a Shared Network ................................................. 19

4 Engineering Guide ........................................................................................... 20


4.1 Related parameters ............................................................................................ 20
4.2 Related Counters, KPI and Alarms ..................................................................... 30
4.2.1 Related Counters ............................................................................................... 30
4.2.2 Related KPI ........................................................................................................ 31
4.2.3 Related Alarms................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Application Scenarios (V3.20.50.32) .................................................................. 32
4.3.1 EPC Requirements ............................................................................................ 32
4.3.2 UE Requirement................................................................................................. 32
4.4 Parameter Configuration Procedure ................................................................... 32
4.4.1 Function Activation ............................................................................................. 32
4.4.2 Other Parameters Configuration ......................................................................... 40
4.4.3 Data Synchronization ......................................................................................... 42
4.4.4 Function Deactivation ......................................................................................... 42

5 Feature Validation............................................................................................ 43
5.1 MO CSFB from LTE to UMTS Based on Redirection ......................................... 43
5.1.1 Topology ............................................................................................................ 43
5.1.2 Test Specification ............................................................................................... 44
5.1.3 Test Result ......................................................................................................... 47
5.2 MO CSFB from LTE to UMTS Based on PSHO ................................................. 49
5.2.1 Topology ............................................................................................................ 49
5.2.2 Test Specification ............................................................................................... 49
5.2.3 Test Result ......................................................................................................... 52
5.3 MT CSFB from LTE to UMTS Based on Redirection .......................................... 54
5.3.1 Topology ............................................................................................................ 54

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5.3.2 Test Specification ............................................................................................... 55
5.3.3 Test Result ......................................................................................................... 58
5.4 MT CSFB Based PSHO from LTE to UMTS ....................................................... 60
5.4.1 Topology ............................................................................................................ 60
5.4.2 Test Specification ............................................................................................... 60
5.4.3 Test Result ......................................................................................................... 63
5.5 MO CSFB Based on Redirection from LTE to GERAN ....................................... 66
5.5.1 Topology ............................................................................................................ 66
5.5.2 Test Specification ............................................................................................... 67
5.5.3 Test Result ......................................................................................................... 70
5.6 MT CSFB Based on Redirection from LTE to GERAN........................................ 71
5.6.1 Topology ............................................................................................................ 71
5.6.2 Test Specification ............................................................................................... 71
5.6.3 Test Result ......................................................................................................... 74
5.7 LAI Enabled CSFB Enhancement ...................................................................... 74
5.7.1 Topology ............................................................................................................ 74
5.7.2 Test Specification ............................................................................................... 74
5.7.3 Test Result ......................................................................................................... 79

6 Impact on Network........................................................................................... 79

7 Abbreviations................................................................................................... 79

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FIGURES

Figure 2-1 LTE CSFB Architecture ....................................................................................... 4


Figure 3-1 CSFB Architecture .............................................................................................. 5
Figure 3-2 CSFB Procedure ................................................................................................. 7
Figure 3-3 PS Handover Procedure Triggered by UE MO in RRC_CONNECTED State .... 12
Figure 3-4 CCO or Redirection Triggered by UE MO in RRC_CONNECTED State............ 14
Figure 3-5 CSFB Procedure Triggered by UE MO in RRC_IDLE State .............................. 16
Figure 3-6 CSFB Procedure Triggered by UE MT in RRC_IDLE State ............................... 17
Figure 3-7 CSFB Procedure Triggered by UE MT in RRC_CONNECTED State ................ 18
Figure 4-1 Configure Inter-RAT Neighbor Relation Parameters.......................................... 33
Figure 4-2 Switch Configuration of Redirection .................................................................. 33
Figure 4-3 Configuration of CSFB Based Measurement Switch and Method of CSFB ....... 34
Figure 4-4 UTRAN Frequency Measurement Parameters Configuration ............................ 35
Figure 4-5 GERAN Frequency Measurement Parameters Configuration ............................ 36
Figure 4-6 Configure the switch for CS Fallback based measurement ............................... 37
Figure 4-7 CSFB Target System Priority Configuration for UE in RRC_IDLE state............. 38
Figure 4-8 CSFB Target System Priority Configuration for UE in RRC_CONNECTED state
............................................................................................................................................. 39
Figure 4-9 Switch for CS Fallback base LAI and Multi-PLMN local strategy for CSFB........ 39
Figure 4-10 local strategy for Multi-PLMN Configuration .................................................... 40
Figure 4-11 UE Access Mode Configuration....................................................................... 41
Figure 4-12 Setting UE to Support CS Domain and PS Domain ......................................... 41
Figure 4-13 Call Manager Usage ....................................................................................... 42
Figure 5-1 Environment for CSFB from LTE to UMTS ........................................................ 43
Figure 5-2 UE1 Accesses an LTE Cell ............................................................................... 47
Figure 5-3 UE1 sends the EXTENDED SERVICE REQUEST Message ............................ 48
Figure 5-4 MO CSFB flow from LTE to UMTS based on Redirection.................................. 48
Figure 5-5 MO CSFB flow based on Redirection in RRC_Idle ............................................ 49
Figure 5-6 eNodeB Sends MOBILITY FROM EUTRAN COMMAND message with CSFB
Indicator as True to the UE ................................................................................................... 53
Figure 5-7 UE in Connected Status Receives the HANDOVER TO UTRAN COMPLETE
Message and then Originates the RAU Flow ........................................................................ 53
Figure 5-8 MO CSFB Based on PSHO Signaling on the eNodeB Side............................... 54
Figure 5-9 MO CSFB Based on PSHO Signaling on the UE Side ...................................... 54

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Figure 5-10 Redirection Based MT CSFB Signaling (UE in Connected Status) on the
eNodeB Side ........................................................................................................................ 58
Figure 5-11 Redirection Based MT CSFB Signaling (UE in Connected Status) on the UE
Side ...................................................................................................................................... 58
Figure 5-12 Redirection Based MT CSFB Signaling (UE in Idle Status) on the eNodeB Side
............................................................................................................................................. 59
Figure 5-13 Redirection Based MT CSFB Signaling (UE in Idle Status) on the UE Side..... 60
Figure 5-14 PSHO Based MT CSFB (UE in Connected Status) Signaling on the eNodeB
Side ...................................................................................................................................... 64
Figure 5-15 PSHO Based MT CSFB (UE in Connected Status) Signaling on the UE Side . 64
Figure 5-16 PSHO Based MT CSFB (UE in Idle Status) Signaling on the eNodeB Side .... 65
Figure 5-17 PSHO Based MT CSFB (UE in Idle Status) Signaling on the UE Side ............ 65
Figure 5-18 Environment for CSFB from LTE to GERAN ................................................... 66
Figure 5-19 MO CSFB from LTE to GERAN based on Redirection .................................... 70
Figure 5-20 MT CSFB flow from LTE to GERAN based on Redirection .............................. 74

TABLES

Table 1-1 Related Feature List and License Control............................................................. 2


Table 1-2 Correlation with Other Features ........................................................................... 2
Table 4-1 Configuration rule of parameters ........................................................................ 20
Table 4-2 CSFB related counters ....................................................................................... 30
Table 4-3 CSFB related KPI ............................................................................................... 31
Table 5-1 Test Devices for CSFB from LTE to UMTS ........................................................ 43
Table 5-2 MO CSFB from LTE to UMTS Based on Redirection.......................................... 44
Table 5-3 MO CSFB Based on PSHO From LTE to UMTS ................................................ 49
Table 5-4 MT CSFB Based on Redirection From LTE to UMTS ......................................... 55
Table 5-5 MT CSFB Based on PSHO From LTE to UMTS ................................................. 60
Table 5-6 Test Devices for CSFB from LTE to GERAN ...................................................... 66
Table 5-7 MO CSFB Based on Redirection from LTE to GERAN ....................................... 67
Table 5-8 MT CSFB Based on Redirection From LTE to GERAN ...................................... 71
Table 5-9 LAI Enabled CSFB Enhancement Function Test ................................................ 75

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ZTE LTE FDD CSFB Feature Guide

1 Introduction
This document provides the introduction, technical descriptions, parameter configuration,
counters, alarms, and validation procedure of the LTE FDD CSFB feature.

The parameters, alarms and counters in this document are the same as those of the
latest software version when this document is released. To obtain the MO, parameters,
alarms, and KPIs of the existing software version, please refer to the product manuals of
the existing software version.

This document is applicable to LTE FDD mode. "LTE" and "eNodeB" mentioned in this
document respectively refer to "LTE FDD" and "LTE FDDbased eNodeB".

1.1 Feature Attribute

For FDD single-mode eNodeB V3.20.50.32 series:

EMS: 12.14.52

OMMB: 12.13.62

For GUL multi-mode eNodeB V4.14.10 series:

OMMB version: V12.14.20

EMS version: V12.14.20

Note:

FDD single-mode V3.20.50.32 corresponds to GUL multi-mode V4.14.10, and LTE


technology description and operation requirements in the corresponding versions are the
same.

Involved NEs:
UE eNodeB MME S-GW BSC/RNC SGSN P-GW HSS

- - - - -

Note:

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UE eNodeB MME S-GW BSC/RNC SGSN P-GW HSS


*-: Not involved
*: involved

1.2 Related Feature List and License Control

Table 1-1 Related Feature List and License Control

No Feature List No. Feature List Name License Control


or not

1 ZLF31-07-023 CSFB to UTRAN No

2 ZLF31-07-024 CSFB to GERAN Yes

3 ZLF31-07-027 LAI enabled CSFB Enhancement Yes

1.3 Correlation with Other Features

Table 1-2 Correlation with Other Features

Feature Feature Name Required Exclusive Affected


ID Feature Feature Feature

ZLF31-07-023 CSFB to UTRAN None None None

ZLF31-07-024 CSFB to GERAN None None None

ZLF31-07-027 LAI enabled CSFB ZLF31-07-023 None None


Enhancement CSFB to
UTRAN;
ZLF31-07-024
CSFB to
GERAN

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2 Function Description
LTE is an all-IP packet-switched network. During the evolution from a traditional network
to an LTE network, the traditional Circuit Switched (CS)-domain services, for example,
voice, emergency call, Short Message Service (SMS), and Location Services (LCS),
should be considered.

At the early stage of LTE network deployment, the coverage of traditional 2G/3G
networks is much larger than that of LTE networks. In addition, most IMS operations are
not completely deployed, some networks do not support VOIMS and some UEs do not
support VoIP.

CSFB provides a mechanism to enable the traditional CS services to fall back from
E-UTRAN to the 2G/3G CS domain.

ZTE eNodeBs offer the CSFB function for different types of terminals and networks. The
current eNodeB allows only the voice services (including emergency calls) to fall back
from E-UTRAN to GERAN/UTRAN.

The architecture of CSFB from LTE to UTRAN/GERAN is illustrated in the figure below
and CSFB has the following features:

E-UTRAN coverage is overlapped by UTRAN coverage or GERAN coverage

LTE is used for broadband data service and voice service is still achieved via
traditional CS domain

When falling back from LTE to CS domain of UTRAN/GERAN, the calling


setup time is longer

The related signalling message of CSFB procedure is interacted between MME and
MSC via SGs.

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Figure 2-1 LTE CSFB Architecture

MME
eNB

S1 SG
s MSC Server
LTE Network

S3
RAN
Iu/A
Gs
Iu/Gb

UTRAN/GERAN SGSN
Network

3 Technical Description

3.1 Basic Principle

3.1.1 Network Architecture for CSFB

The CS fallback function is implemented by reusing the SGs interface between the MME
and the MSC server. The SGs interface is similar to the Gs interface between the Serving
GPRS Support Node (SGSN) and the Mobile Switching Centre (MSC). For the logical
architecture for CSFB, see Figure 3-1.

Located between the MME and the MSC server, the SGs reference point is used for the
mobility management and paging procedures between the Evolved Packet System (EPS)
and the CS domain.

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Figure 3-1 CSFB Architecture

Iu-ps SGSN
UTRAN

Gs
Gb
Uu GERAN
Iu-cs
S3
MSC
A
Um

SGs
LTE-Uu S1-MME
UE E-UTRAN MME

The CSFB functional entities and interface in an LTE network are described as follows:

1. MME

Initiates a paging procedure towards an eNodeB when an MSC pages the UE


for CS services.

Maintains the SGs reference point.

1. E-UTRAN

Forwards the paging request from the CS domain to the UE.

Directs the UE to the target CS cell.

Provides available fallback RATs and frequencies for the operator.

2. UE

The CSFB-capable UE supports access to the EPC through the E-UTRAN and
access to the CS domain through the GERAN or UTRAN.

3. SGs

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Supports the CSFB function.

The other NEs connected to the target network are also used to support the CSFB
function.

3.1.2 CSFB Procedure

When a CSFB-capable UE accesses an LTE network, the UE triggers a combined


EPS/IMSI attach procedure, and the UE is attached to the GERAN/UTRAN CS domain
that has the same PLMN with the LTE PLMN (Public Land Mobile Network).

When the UE is attached to the network, the MSC/VLR establishes a SGs interface for
the UE for connecting to the MME. When the UE is detached from the network; the
MSC/VLR deletes the SGs interface.

When the UE sends a CS service setup request (with CSFB indication) to the MME, a
CSFB service flow is triggered.

For the CSFB procedure of the voice or other CS services, see Figure 3-2..

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Figure 3-2 CSFB Procedure

Target
UE E-UTRAN MME MSC SGSN
UTRAN/GERAN

1. MO/MT call setup Request

MT call setup Request

MO call setup Request

2.Initiates CS fallback for voice component

3.CS fallback indication

4. Measurement Configuration (option)

Handles PS-PS HO for non-voice if needed

5. PS HO/CCO (option NACC)/Redirection


command

6. UE Changes RAN

1. The UE sends a CS service request (with CSFB indication) to the network, for
example, a Mobile Originated (MO) or Mobile Terminated (MT) call.

2. The MME and MSC initiate a CSFB request.

3. The MME sends an S1-AP INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP REQUEST message or UE


CONTEXT MODIFICATION REQUEST message to the eNodeB, which requests
that the UE should be moved to UTRAN/GERAN for the CS service.

4. (Optional) The eNodeB configures the measurement events.

5. The eNodeB triggers a PS handover, CCO (NACC optional), or redirection


procedure to direct the UE to the target GERAN/UTRAN cell.

6. The UE accesses the target cell and sets up a voice call in the CS domain.

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3.1.3 LAI-Enabled Enhanced CSFB

When a UE uses the voice service with CSFB while there are multiple CS networks with
different PLMNs (for example, 2G and 3G networks with different PLMNs) that the UE
can fall back to, the eNodeB can select a proper target cell according to the
UE-registered CS PLMN and Location Area Identity (LAI) information on the S1 interface.
If the EPC carries the Register LAI information, the eNodeB selects a target cell
according to the Register LAI information. If the Location Area Code (LAC) of the target
cell is the same as that in Combined Attach/TAU, Location Area Update (LAU) is not
required after the UE accesses the target cell to reduce CSFB delay.

This function is controlled by licenses. If it is enabled in the license, the eNodeB selects a
target cell for CSFB according to the LAI indicated by the EPC. If there is no proper
neighbor cell, the eNodeB selects a target cell based on the local policy. If this function is
disabled, the eNodeB selects a target cell directly based on the local policy.

3.1.4 PLMN Selection for CSFB in a Shared Network

For a LTE network that is shared with other networks and uses CSFB to support the
voice service, the eNodeB selects a target cell for CSFB according to the PLMN priority
policy configured by the operator.

3.2 Technical Details

3.2.1 CSFB Procedure Triggered by eNodeB

When the eNodeB receives an INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP REQUEST or UE CONTEXT


MODIFICATION REQUEST message from the MME, it checks whether the CSFB
indication is included in this message. If the CSFB indication is included, the eNodeB
triggers a CSFB procedure. In the current version, the CSFB mobility procedure can be
divided into blind PS handover/redirection and measurement-based handover/redirection.
The CSFB methods and the priorities of the target systems and frequency can be
configured on EMS. A target system for CSFB can be configured separately for the IDLE
state and CONNECTTED state.

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3.2.2 Measurement-Based CSFB Procedure

If measurement-based CSFB is configured, when the eNodeB receives the CSFB


indication from the MME, the eNodeB needs to measure the frequency. The eNodeB
adds a B2 event for inter-RAT measurement in the RRC CONNECTION
RECONFIGURATION message, and sends this message to the UE.

The measurement-based CSFB configuration depends on a series of inter-RAT


measurement parameters, for example, reporting rule, maximum number of reported
cells, measurement event ID, and triggering event. These parameters are associated
through a measurement ID. Different measurement configurations are used for different
RATs.

The eNodeB delivers a CSFB measurement for a frequency (the CSFB system priority
and CSFB frequency priority are not zero) that the UE supports. When the eNodeB
receives the measurement report triggered by event B2, it operates as follows:

1. The eNodeB checks whether the OMC parameter csfbMethodofGSM /


csfbMethdofUMTS for the target RAT system in the measurement report is PSHO,
and whether PS handover is supported by the target cell and the UE. If yes, the
eNodeB goes to Step 5. If no, the eNodeB determines whether the measurement
report is a GERAN measurement report. If it is a GERAN measurement report, the
eNodeB goes to the next step. If it is not a GERAN measurement report, it goes to
Step 3.

2. The eNodeB checks whether the OMC parameter csfbMethodofGSM is PSHO or


CCO. If yes, the eNodeB checks whether the UE supports GERAN-cell-targeted
COO. If the UE supports the COO, the eNodeB goes to Step 4. If the UE does not
support the COO, it goes to the next step.

3. The eNodeB triggers a redirection procedure. The target cell type is determined by
the neighbor cell type in the measurement report. Then the eNodeB goes to step 6.

4. The eNodeB sends a mobilityFromEUTRACommand message to the UE, triggers a


GERAN-targeted CCO procedure, and goes to the next step. The
mobilityFromEUTRACommand message contains necessary target cell information
and some mobility parameters.

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5. The eNodeB triggers PS handover, and goes to Step 6.

6. The procedure ends.

Note:

If multiple neighbor cells meet the PSHO or CCO procedure requirements, these
neighbor cells are ranked according to SRVCC PSHO. The eNodeB select the first
neighbor cell as the target cell to initiate a PSHO or CCO procedure. If the PSHO or CCO
procedure fails in the preparation phase, the eNodeB uses the frequency of the target
cell as the redirected frequency point and requests the UE to be redirected to the target
cell.

3.2.3 Blind CSFB Procedure

The eNodeB selects a proper cell to trigger the CSFB procedure. The eNodeB
determines the target CSFB cell according to the following:

Target CSFB frequency priorities configured on the OMC, CSFB RAT priority in idle state
corresponding to IdleCSFBRatPriority, and CSFB RAT priority in connected state
corresponding to ConnCSFBRatPriority.

To flexibly select a target cell, the OMC parameter


IdleCSFBRatPriority/ConnCSFBRatPriority is used to indicate the priority of each target
system.

If the priority of a system is 0, it indicates that the system will not be selected
as a CSFB target system.

For neighbor cells of the serving cell, the system priority should be configured. If there
are multiple candidate target systems, the system with the highest priority that the UE
supports should be selected. If there is neighbor cells with frequencies that the UE
supports, the UE camps on the serving cell. After the target RAT system is selected, the
eNodeB selects a non-zero-priority frequency from the target RAT systems as the target
CSFB frequency.

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The CSFB priority of target frequencies can be configured the same. When there are
multiple CSFB target frequencies with the highest priority, eNodeB will randomly select
one as the target CSFB target frequency.

After the eNodeB selects the target frequency and neighbor cell, it checks whether the
target cell meets the handover restriction list and triggers a PSHO/CCO/redirection
procedure according to the CSFB execution method configured on the EMS. If the CSFB
execution method is PSHO/CCO, the eNodeB selects only a neighbor cell that has the
same coverage or whose coverage is contained by the eNodeB coverage.

3.2.4 CSFB Procedure at the eNodeB

This section describes the MO and MT CSFB call procedures, and the interaction
between the eNodeB and the UE or MME.

3.2.4.1 CSFB Procedure of an MO Call

A UE is in RRC_CONNECTED state, and both the UE and the network support PS


handover.

The CSFB-capable UE sets up an MO call in an E-UTRAN network, and the eNodeB


sends the UE a PS handover command. For the PS handover procedure, see Figure
3-3..

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Figure 3-3 PS Handover Procedure Triggered by UE MO in RRC_CONNECTED State

Target Target
SGSN
BSS MSC
eNodeB SGW/
UE MME
PDN-GW

1. NAS: Extended Service Request


(CS fallback)

2. S1: UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION REQUEST


(CS fallback indicator)

3. S1: UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION RESPONSE

4. eNodeB configures the inter-RAT (e.g.


GERAN/UTRAN) measurement
event(B1/B2), and select the target cell
based on the measurement result
(option)

5. Inter-RAT PS HO

S1: HANDOVER REQUIRED


(Source RNC to Target RNC Transparent container: CSFB)

Inter-RAT PS HO preparation
S1: HANDOVER COMMAND
(Target RNC to Source RNC Transparent container)

RRC: MobilityFromEUTRACommand
(CS fallback indicator /PurposeHandover)

6. UE PS HO to target UTRAN/GERAN, set up CS service

1. The CSFB-capable UE in RRC_CONNECTED state sends an Extended Service


Request (with CSFB indication) to the MME in the E-UTRAN network.

2. The MME sends a UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION REQUEST message (with


CSFB indication) to the eNodeB. The eNodeB sends a UE CONTEXT
MODIFICATION RESPONSE message to the MME.

3. The eNodeB selects the target GERAN/UTRAN cell according to the inter-RAT B2
measurement report, and performs PS handover. If no measurement-based CSFB

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is measured or there is no GERAN/UTRAN neighbor cell that has overlapping areas


with the serving cell, a blind CSFB procedure is triggered.

4. Inter-RAT PS handover

i. The eNodeB sends a HANDOVER REQUIRED message to the MME,


indicating PS handover for CSFB.

ii. For details on the handover preparation phase, refer to 3GPP TS 23.401.

iii. The MME sends a HANDOVER COMMAND message to the eNodeB.

iv. The eNodeB sends a MobilityFromEUTRACommand message (with CSFB


indication) to the UE, indicating the target GERAN/UTRAN cell that the UE
should move to.

Note:

eNodeB does not support PS HO to GERAN in CSFB in this version.

5. The UE accesses the target GERAN/UTRAN cell, and establishes CS services in


the target CS domain.

When a CSFB-capable UE sets up an MO call in an E-UTRAN network, if the UE or the

network does not support PS handover, the eNodeB instructs the UE t o redirect to the

target GERAN/UTRAN cell or CCO to the GERAN cell. For the procedure, see

Figure 3-4.

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Figure 3-4 CCO or Redirection Triggered by UE MO in RRC_CONNECTED State

Target SGW/
Target MME SGSN
eNodeB MSC PDN-GW
UE BSS

1. NAS: Extended Service Request


(CS fallback)

2. S1: UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION REQUEST


(CS fallback indicator)

3. S1: UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION RESPONSE

4. eNodeB configures the inter-RAT (e.g.


GERAN/UTRAN) measurement event(B1/B2),
and select the target cell based on the
measurement result
(option)

5. triggers different mobility procedure

5a. RRC: MobilityFromEUTRACommand


(CS fallback indicator /PurposeCCO)

5b. RRC: RRCConnectionRelease


(redirectedCarrierInf )

6. UE Context release

6a. S1: UE CONTEXT RELEASE REQUEST


(CauseCS Fallback Triggered)

7. UE accesses to target UTRAN/GERAN/, setup CS service in CS domain

1. The CSFB-capable UE in RRC_CONNECTED state sends an Extended Service


Request (with CSFB indication) to the MME in the E-UTRAN network.

2. The MME sends a UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION REQUEST message (with


CSFB indication) to the eNodeB, indicating the target GERAN/UTRAN cell that the
UE should move to.

3. The eNodeB sends a UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION RESPONSE to the MME.

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4. The eNodeB selects the target GERAN/UTRAN cell according to the inter-RAT B2
measurement report, and performs Redirection or CCO. If measurement-based
CSFB is not configured, a blind Redirection or CCO procedure is triggered.

5. The eNodeB triggers different procedures based on the EMS and target cell
configuration.

6. The eNodeB sends a UE CONTEXT RELEASE REQUEST message to the MME.

7. The UE accesses the target cell, and establishes CS services in the CS domain.

UE in RRC_IDLE state

If a CSFB-capable UE in RRC_IDLE state starts an MO call in an E-UTAN network,


an RRC connection establishment procedure is triggered and the UE transfers to
RRC_CONNECTED state. The MME sends an INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP
REQUEST message (with CSFB indication) to the eNodeB. The following
procedure is the same as that of the UE in RRC_CONNECTED state. See Figure
3-5 .

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Figure 3-5 CSFB Procedure Triggered by UE MO in RRC_IDLE State

Target Target
SGSN
BSS MSC
eNodeB SGW/
UE MME PDN- GW

1. RRC connection establishment procedure


RRC: RRCConnectionSetupRequest

RRC: RRCConnectionSetup

RRC: RRCConnectionSetupComplete
( NAS: Extended Service Request
( CS fallback))

2. CSFB procedure as UE in RRC


_ CONNECTED status

S1 : INITIAL UE MESSAGE
( NAS: Extended Service Request
( CS fallback))

S1 : INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP REQUEST


( CS fallback indicator)

S1 :INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP RESPONSE

Triggers different mobility procedure


( PS HO/ CCO( option NACC)/ Redirection

UE accesses to target UTRAN


/ GERAN cell, setup CS service in CS domain

3.2.4.2 CSFB Procedure of an MT Call

UE in RRC_IDLE state

If the MME receives a paging request from the MSC through the SGs interface, it
triggers a paging procedure. The following procedure is the same as the CSFB
procedure of an MO call initiated by a UE in RRC_IDLE state.

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Figure 3-6 CSFB Procedure Triggered by UE MT in RRC_IDLE State

BSS MSC SGSN

UE eNodeB MME SGW/


PDN-GW
1. SGsAP: Paging Request
(TMSI or IMSI)

Paging

Paging

3 CSFB procedure as MO call and UE in RRC_CONNECTED status


NAS: Extended Service Request
(CS fallback)

S1: INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP REQUEST


(CS fallback Indicator)

S1: INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP RESPONSE

Triggers different mobility procedure (PS HO/CCO(option NACC)/Redirection

UE accesses to target UTRAN/GERAN cell, setup CS service in CS domain

UE in RRC_CONNECTED state

If the MME receives a paging request from the MSC through the SGs interface, and
determines that the UE is in RRC_CONNECTED state, it sends a NAS message of
CS Paging Notification to the UE. The following procedure is the same as the CSFB
procedure of an MO call initiated by the UE in RRC_CONNECTED state.

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Figure 3-7 CSFB Procedure Triggered by UE MT in RRC_CONNECTED State

BSS MSC SGSN

UE eNodeB MME SGW/


PDN-GW
1. SGsAP: Paging Request
(TMSI or IMSI)

2.Paging procedure
NAS: CS Paging Indication
(S-TMSI or IMSI/Caller Line Identification)

3 CSFB procedure as MO call and UE in RRC_CONNECTED status


NAS: Extended Service Request
(CS fallback)

S1: UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION REQUEST


(CS fallback Indicator)

S1: UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION RESPONSE

Triggers different mobility procedure (PS HO/CCO(option NACC)/Redirection

UE accesses to target UTRAN/GERAN cell, setup CS service in CS domain

3.2.5 LAI-Enabled Enhanced CSFB

Two scenarios, single PLMN and multiple PLMNs, are considered for CSFB. If the
serving cell is a shared cell, or the CSFB inter-RAT neighbor cell has a different PLMN
from the serving cell, it is a multi-PLMN scenario. The LAI-enabled enhanced CSFB is
applicable to the multi-PLMN scenario only. The policy for the single-PLMN scenario is
the same as that used by the eNodeB V3.10.

In the multi-PLMN scenario, if LAI-enabled CSFB is enabled in the license and the MME
carries Registered LAI information in the CSFB instruction, the eNodeB initiates a blind

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CSFB procedure. The eNodeB preferentially selects the frequency corresponding to


PLMNs specified in the Registered LAI, ranks the frequency according to CSFB system
priority and frequency priority, and selects a CSFB target frequency with the highest
frequency priority that whose PLMN is the same as LAI. If CSFB method is PS HO or
CCO, eNodB will priority choose the cell whose LAC is the same as LAI. If no proper
target cell can be selected, the eNodeB directly redirects the UE to the frequency point. If
the frequency point is restricted by the HRL, the eNodeB selects the frequency point with
the next-level priority. If all the frequency corresponding to the PLMN specified in the
Registered LAI is restricted, the eNodeB initiates CSFB local policy procedure.

3.2.6 PLMN Selection for CSFB in a Shared Network

CSFB PLMN selection policy, PLMN priority (a maximum of three priorities), and
restricted PLMNs can be configured for an eNodeB. If the local policy is enabled, the
eNodeB preferentially selects the cell with the same frequency point corresponding to the
serving PLMN for CSFB. If it fails, the eNodeB selects the frequency point and cell
according to the priority configured in the PLMN selection policy.

In the local policy, the eNodeB ranks PLMNs in order of the serving PLMN, high-priority
CSFB PLMN, medium-priority CSFB PLMN, and low-priority CSFB PLMN, and removes
restricted PLMNs. Then the eNodeB ranks the frequency whose CSFB system priority
and frequency priority is not zero and checks the frequency in accordance with the
Handover Restriction List (HRL) to obtain the frequency priority list (frequency with the
same PLMN priority are ranked according to the system and frequency priority). If
measurement-based CSFB is enabled, the eNodeB maps these frequencies into
different Ofn according to the priority and delivers measurement instructions. For blind
CSFB, the eNodeB directly selects the frequency point with the highest priority.

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4 Engineering Guide

4.1 Related parameters

Table 4-1 Configuration rule of parameters

Parameter Value Default


No Parameter Description unit
Name Range Value

0:Neigh
bor,1:Sa
The parameter
me
Inter-RAT indicates the location 0
UtranRelation.rat Coverag
1 Neighbor relation between N/A (neighb
ShareCover e,2:Cont
Relation server cell and Utran or)
aining,
neighbor cell
3:Contai
ned

This is a switch for the


Redirection
EUtranCellFDD.rd algorithm applied for 0:Close,
2 Algorithm for Open
4ForCoverage coverage based 1:Open
Coverage
redirect.

This parameter
indicates the prefer
method of CS fallback
to UTRAN. The default 0:PS
EUtranCellMeasu Priority configuration is Handov
CSFB Method of 1:Redire
3 rement.csfbMethd that PS HO > er, N/A
UTRAN ction
ofUMTS Redirection. When the 1:Redire
Lower priority ction
Configuration is set on
OMC, Higher priority
will not be considered.

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Parameter Value Default


No Parameter Description unit
Name Range Value

This parameter
indicates the prefer
method of CS fallback
to GSM. The default 0:PS
Priority configuration is Handov
EUtranCellMeasu
CSFB Method of that PS HO > er, Redirect
4 rement.csfbMetho N/A
GSM CCO>Redirection. 1:CCO, ion
dofGSM
When the Lower 2:Redire
priority Configuration is ction
set on OMC, Higher
priority will not be
considered.

The parameter is a
EUtranCellMeasu Switch for CS switch to control
5 rement.CSFBMea Fallback Based wether or not [No,Yes] N/A No
sure Measurement performing CSFB
measurement.

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Parameter Value Default


No Parameter Description unit
Name Range Value

This array indicates the


priority of candidate
RATs for CS Fallback.
eNB selects the target
RAT based on this
information. From the
first array member,
each denotes the
corresponding priority
of GERAN,
UTRA-FDD,
UTRA-TDD, and
CDMA2000-1xRTT
EUtranCellMeasu Target system of respectively. The value
[100,0,0
6 rement.ratPriIdPa Idle Ue for CS range of each integer 0-255 N/A
,0]
ra Fallback array member is from 0
to 255. A higher value
indicates a higher
priority. The default
value 0 means there is
no applicable neighbor
cell for the
corresponding RAT.
Each non-isolated
serving cell shall be
configured with the
redirect RAT priority for
the corresponding
neighbor cell(s).

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Parameter Value Default


No Parameter Description unit
Name Range Value

7 This array indicates the


priority of candidate
RATs for CS Fallback.
eNB selects the target
RAT based on this
information. From the
first array member,
each denotes the
corresponding priority
of GERAN,
UTRA-FDD,
UTRA-TDD, and
CDMA2000-1xRTT
EUtranCellMeasu Target system of respectively. The value
[0,100,0
rement.ratPriCnP Connected Ue range of each integer 0-255 N/A
,0]
ara for CS Fallback array member is from 0
to 255. A higher value
indicates a higher
priority. The default
value 0 means there is
no applicable neighbor
cell for the
corresponding RAT.
Each non-isolated
serving cell shall be
configured with the
redirect RAT priority for
the corresponding
neighbor cell(s).

8 EUtranCellMeasu This parameter is used


UTRAN-Freque
rement.utranCarri to present the UTRAN 0-32 N/A 0
ncy Number
FreqNum frequency number.

9 EUtranCellMeasu UTRAN-Freque sequenc


Inter-Frequency
rement.utranMeas ncy e<Struct
Measurement N/A N/A
Paras Measurement UtranMe
Configuration
Configuration as,32>

10 StructUtranMeas. FDD,TD
Duplex Mode Duplex Mode N/A FDD
duplexMode D

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Parameter Value Default


No Parameter Description unit
Name Range Value

11 StructUtranMeas. enum(0:
utranFreqBandIn 1,1:2,2:
d 3,3:4,4:
5,5:6,6:
7,7:8,8:
9,9:10,1
Band Indicator
Band Indicator for FDD 0:11,11:
for FDD DL N/A 1[0]
DL Frequency 12,12:1
Frequency
3,13:14,
14:19,1
6:20,15:
21,17:2
2,18:25,
19:26)

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Parameter Value Default


No Parameter Description unit
Name Range Value

StructUtranMeas.
utranArfcn I:2112.4
-2167.6,
II:1932.
4-1987.
6,
III:1807.
4-1877.
6,
IV:2112.
4-2152.
6,
V:871.4-
891.6,
VI:877.4
-882.6,V
II:2622.
4-2687.
6,
VIII:927.
4-957.6,
IX:1847.
4-1877.
4,
X:2112.
4-2167.
6,
XI:1478.
4-1493.
4,
XII:731.
4-743.6,
XIII:748.
4-753.6,
XIV:760.
4-765.6,
XIX:877.
4-887.6,
XX:
793.4-8
18.6
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Parameter Value Default


No Parameter Description unit
Name Range Value

13 This array indicates the


priority of candidate
frequencies for CSFB
target. eNB selects the
target frequency based
on this information.
The value range of
StructUtranMeas. UTRAN each integer array
UtranFreqCsfbPri Frequency member is from 0 to 0-255 N/A 0
ority CSFB Priority 255. A higher value
indicates a higher
priority. The default
value 0 means the
corresponding
frequency cannot be
selected as CSFB
target frequency.

14 EUtranCellMeasu The parameter indicate


rement.geranCarri the numbers of
FreqNum GERAN Frequency
Group.The GERAN
GERAN- carrier frequencies are
Frequency organized in groups 0-16 N/A 0
Number and the cell reselection
parameters are
provided per group of
GERAN carrier
frequencies.

15 EUtranCellMeasu GERAN-Freque sequenc


ERAN-Frequency
rement.geranMea ncy e<Struct
Measurement N/A N/A
sParas Measurement GeranM
Configuration
Configuration eas,16>

16 StructGeranMeas. This parameter is used


startARFCN The First to configure the first
0-1023 N/A 0
ARFCN Value ARFCN of GERAN
neighbor cell

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Parameter Value Default


No Parameter Description unit
Name Range Value

StructGeranMeas. This parameter


geranBandIndicat indicates how to
or interpret an associated
GERAN carrier GSM90
ARFCN.More 0,
specifically, the IE EXT900
indicates the GERAN ,
frequency band in case R-GSM,
GSM90
17 Band Indication the ARFCN value can DCS180 N/A
0[0]
concern either a DCS 0,
1800 or a PCS 1900 PCS190
carrier frequency. For 0,
ARFCN values not GSM85
associated with one of 0
these bands, the
indicator has no
meaning.

This array indicates the


priority of candidate
frequencies for CSFB
target. eNB selects the
target frequency based
on this information.
The value range of
StructGeranMeas. GERAN each integer array
18 geranFreqCsfbPri Frequency member is from 0 to 0-255 N/A 0
ority CSFB Priority 255. A higher value
indicates a higher
priority. The default
value 0 means the
corresponding
frequency can not be
selected as CSFB
target frequency.

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Parameter Value Default


No Parameter Description unit
Name Range Value

If ucCSFBbaseLAI
equal to 1,then PLMN
indicated in Register
ALI will priority to other
0:{Close}
EUtranCellMeasu Switch for CS candidate PLMNs;
,
19 rement.CSFBbas Fallback base If ucCSFBbaseLAI N/A Close
1:{Open
eLAI LAI equal to 0, then PLMN
}
indicated in Register
ALI will not priority to
other candidate
PLMNs;

If
ucMultiPLMNLocStofC
SFB equal to 0,then
Multi-PLMN local
strategy for CSFB will
not be effective;
I If
EUtranCellMeasu Multi-PLMN 0:{Close}
ucMultiPLMNLocStofC
20 rement.multiPLM local strategy for , N/A Close
SFB equal to 1,then
NLocStCSFB CSFB 1:{Open}
Multi-PLMN local
strategy for CSFB will
be effective; And the
operator can configure
different local strategy
of CSFB for different
PLMN.
In RAN Sharing network
MultiPLMNLocSt. Serving MCC in PLMN selection, the
21 N/A N/A N/A
servMcc local strategy MCC of serving PLMN in
local strategy
In RAN Sharing network
MultiPLMNLocSt. Serving MNC in PLMN selection, the
22 N/A N/A N/A
servMnc local strategy MNC of serving PLMN in
local strategy

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Parameter Value Default


No Parameter Description unit
Name Range Value
In RAN Sharing network
PLMN selection the
function of local strategy.
If the parameter is
CSFB, the CSFB
function has the local
strategy; If the parameter
enum(CS
is PS, the PS function
FB,PS,R
has the local strategy; If 0:CSFB{
MultiPLMNLocSt. Function of local edirectio
CSFB},
23 the parameter is N/A
funcOfLocSt strategy n,Reesta
Redirection, the
blishment
Redirection function has
)
the local strategy; If the
parameter is
Reestablishment, the
RRC connection
re-establishment
function has the local
strategy.
In RAN Sharing network N/A N/A N/A
MultiPLMNLocSt. High priority MCC PLMN selection, the
24
highPrioMcc in local strategy MCC of high priority
PLMN in local strategy
In RAN Sharing network N/A N/A N/A
MultiPLMNLocSt. High priority MNC PLMN selection, the
25
highPrioMnc in local strategy MNC of high priority
PLMN in local strategy
In RAN Sharing network N/A N/A N/A
Medium priority
MultiPLMNLocSt. PLMN selection, the
26 MCC in local
mediumPrioMcc MCC of medium priority
strategy
PLMN in local strategy
In RAN Sharing network N/A N/A N/A
Medium priority
MultiPLMNLocSt. PLMN selection, the
27 MNC in local
mediumPrioMnc MNC of medium priority
strategy
PLMN in local strategy
In RAN Sharing network N/A N/A N/A
MultiPLMNLocSt. Low priority MCC PLMN selection, the
28
lowPrioMcc in local strategy MCC of low priority PLMN
in local strategy

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Parameter Value Default


No Parameter Description unit
Name Range Value
In RAN Sharing network N/A N/A N/A
MultiPLMNLocSt. Low priority MNC PLMN selection, the
29
lowPrioMnc in local strategy MNC of low priority PLMN
in local strategy
In RAN Sharing network N/A N/A N/A
MultiPLMNLocSt. Forbidden MCC in PLMN selection, the
30
forbiddenMcc local strategy MCC of forbidden PLMN
in local strategy
In RAN Sharing network N/A N/A N/A
MultiPLMNLocSt. Forbidden MNC in PLMN selection, the
31
forbiddenMnc local strategy MNC of forbidden PLMN
in local strategy

4.2 Related Counters, KPI and Alarms

4.2.1 Related Counters

Table 4-2 CSFB related counters

No Counter Num Counter Name


1 C373576600 Number of Redirection Requests from LTE to
GSM(CSFB)

2 C373576607 Number of Redirection Requests from LTE to


UTRAN(CSFB)

3 C373220644 Number of Attempted Mt-Access Initial Context


Setup with CSFB

4 C373220645 Number of Successful Mt-Access Initial Context


Setup with CSFB

5 C373220646 Number of Mt-Access UE Context Release with


CSFB

6 C373220647 Number of Attempted Mo-Signaling or Mo-Data


Initial Context Setup with CSFB

7 C373220648 Number of Successful Mo-Signaling or Mo-Data


Initial Context Setup with CSFB

8 C373220649 Number of Mo-Signaling or Mo-Data UE Context


Release with CSFB

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No Counter Num Counter Name

9 C373220650 Number of Attempted Context Modification with


CSFB

10 C373220651 Number of Successful Context Modification with


CSFB

11 C373220652 Number of UE Context Release after Successful


Context Modification with CSFB

12 C373220653 Number of Attempted Other Initial Context Setup


with CSFB

13 C373220654 Number of Successful Other Initial Context Setup


with CSFB

14 C373220655 Number of Other UE Context Release with CSFB

15 C373485133 Number of Outgoing Handover Preparation


Attemps(CSFB)

16 C373485141 Number of Outgoing HO Success(CSFB)

4.2.2 Related KPI

Table 4-3 CSFB related KPI

No KPI Num KPI Name

1 340301 Number of RRC Connection Releases Triggered


by CSFB

2 340401 Number of Attempted Initial Context Setup with


CSFB

3 340402 Number of Successful Initial Context Setup with


CSFB

4.2.3 Related Alarms

None

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4.3 Application Scenarios (V3.20.50.32)

4.3.1 EPC Requirements

EPC MME needs to connect with MSC, and the UE needs to register in the MME and
MSC.

4.3.2 UE Requirement

CSFB features are LTE and 3G\2G interoperability features, so the UE needs to support
both LTE and 3G\2G frequency bands, and it is required to register with CS and PS
domain in the core network.

4.4 Parameter Configuration Procedure

4.4.1 Function Activation

1. Inter-RAT Neighbor Relation parameter configuration:

i. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, select


Modify Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > Neighbor Relation
Configuration > UTRAN Neighbor Relation or Modify Area > Radio
Parameter > LTE FDD > Neighbor Relation Configuration > GSM
Neighbor Relation, and click button.

ii. If the blind CSFB is to be tested, set Inter-RAT Neighbor Relation to Same
Coverage[1] or Containing[2]. If the CSFB procedure base on
measurements, the Inter-RAT Neighbor Relation parameters can set to
Neighboring[0], Same Coverage[1] , Containing[2] or Contained [3]. See
Figure 4-1.

iii. If the CSFB is trigged by PSHO procedure, set Handover Supported to


Support [1]. See Figure 4-1

iv. Click to save the configuration.

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Figure 4-1 Configure Inter-RAT Neighbor Relation Parameters

2. Redirection Algorithm for coverage parameter configuration:

In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify


Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell. Click button to
modify the parameter, Click to save the configuration.

Figure 4-2 Switch Configuration of Redirection

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3. Configure Method of CSFB

i. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify


Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell > Measurement
Parameter, click the button.

ii. For CSFB to UTRAN, Set CSFB Method of UTRAN to PS Handover[0] or


Redirection[1] based on actual CSFB procedures to be test. For CSFB to
GSM, Set CSFB Method of GSM to PS Handover[0], CCO[1] or
Redirection[2] based on actual CSFB procedures to be test, see Figure 4-3.

iii. Click to save the configuration.

Figure 4-3 Configuration of CSFB Based Measurement Switch and Method of CSFB

2. Configure the frequency measurement parameters:

i. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click


Modify Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell >
Measurement Parameter, click the button.

ii. For CSFB to UTRAN, first set UTRAN Frequency Number to 1, second click

button behind UTRAN Frequency Measurement Configuration,

then the UTRAN Frequency Measurement Configuration tab opens, set Band
indicator for DL frequency, UTRAN frequency, UTRAN Frequency

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Redirection Priority and UTRAN Frequency CSFB Priority, where Band


indicator for DL frequency and UTRAN frequency must be same with the
UTRAN neighbor cell. UTRAN Frequency CSFB Priority must be non-zero
value, last click OK to finish configuration. See Figure 4-4.

iii. For CSFB to GERAN, first set GERAN-Frequency Number to 1, second click

button behind GERAN-Frequency Measurement Configuration,

then the GERAN-Frequency Measurement Configuration tab opens, set The


first ARFCN value, Band indicator, GERAN Frequency CSFB Priority and
GERAN Frequency Redirection Priority, where The first ARFCN value,
Band indicator and Band indicator must be same with the GERAN neighbor
cell. GERAN Frequency CSFB Priority must be non-zero value, last click OK
to finish configuration. See Figure 4-5.

iv. Click to save the configuration.

Figure 4-4 UTRAN Frequency Measurement Parameters Configuration

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Figure 4-5 GERAN Frequency Measurement Parameters Configuration

2. Configure the switch for CS Fallback based measurement

i. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify


Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell > Measurement
Parameter, click the button.

ii. If Switch for CS Fallback Based Measurement is set to No[0], a blind CSFB
procedure will be performed. If Switch for CS Fallback Based Measurement
is set to Yes[1], a CSFB based on measurement procedure will be performed,
see Figure 4-6.

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Figure 4-6 Configure the switch for CS Fallback based measurement

2. Configure target system of idle UE for CS Fallback parameter:

i. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify


Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell > Measurement
Parameter, click the button.

ii. If CSFB procedure test base on UE in RRC-IDLE state, click behind

the Target System of Idle Ue for CS Fallback parameter, then Target


System of Idle Ue for CS Fallback tab opens, set GERAN Target System of
Idle Ue for CS Fallback and UTRAN-FDD Target System of Idle Ue for CS
Fallback to non-zero value. A higher value indicates a higher priority. If the priority
is set to 0, the related system is not considered for CSFB. See Figure 4-7.

iii. Click to save the configuration.

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Figure 4-7 CSFB Target System Priority Configuration for UE in RRC_IDLE state

2. Configure target system of Connected UE for CS Fallback parameter:

i. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify


Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell > Measurement
Parameter, click the button.

ii. If CSFB procedure test base on UE in RRC-CONNECTED state, click

behind the Target system of Connected Ue for CS Fallback

parameter, then Target System of Connected Ue for CS Fallback tab opens,


set GERAN Target System of Connected Ue for CS Fallback and
UTRAN-FDD Target System of Connected Ue for CS Fallback to non-zero
value. A higher value indicates a higher priority. If the priority is set to 0, the related
system is not considered for CSFB. See Figure 4-8.

iii. Click to save the configuration.

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Figure 4-8 CSFB Target System Priority Configuration for UE in RRC_CONNECTED


state

2. Switch for CS Fallback base LAI and Multi-PLMN local strategy for CSFB
Configuration:

i. In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify


Area > Radio Parameter > LTE FDD > E-UTRAN FDD Cell > Measurement
Parameter, click the button to modify the parameters.

ii. Click to save the configuration

Figure 4-9 Switch for CS Fallback base LAI and Multi-PLMN local strategy for CSFB

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1. local strategy for Multi-PLMN Configuration:

In the Configuration Management window on the EMS or OMMB, click Modify Area >
Radio Parameter > LTE FDD >E-UTRAN Service Configuration> local strategy
for Multi-PLMN, see Figure4-10, configuration local strategy parameters of
Multi-PLMN.

Figure 4-10 local strategy for Multi-PLMN Configuration

4.4.2 Other Parameters Configuration

QXDM configuration on UE

1. Set the access mode of UE. Click View, the NV Browser window is displayed.
Select 00010 Digital/Analog Mode Preference, see Figure 4-11.

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Figure 4-11 UE Access Mode Configuration

1. Set UE to support CS domain and PS domain. Click View, the NV Browser window
is displayed. Select 00850 Service Domain Preference. In Fields, select 0x2 CS
PS, see Figure 4-12.

Figure 4-12 Setting UE to Support CS Domain and PS Domain

1. Call Manager: Simulate a call by using Call Manager.

Parameter configurations in Call Manager: Click View, the Call Manager window
is displayed, see Figure 4-12. If the call is Mobile Originated, click Start. If the
call is Mobile Terminated, it is automatically established.

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The MO call is established from the UE in LTE to the UE in 3G or 2G


communication system.

Figure 4-13 Call Manager Usage

4.4.3 Data Synchronization

1. After modified the parameters, click to save all the data.

2. Select [Configuration Management->Data Synchronization] from the main menu


of the Configuration Management tab. The Data Synchronization dialog box opens.
First select NE, then select synchronization mode as Incremental synchronization,
then click Synchronize button.

4.4.4 Function Deactivation

This function is initiated by UE, and does not need deactivation on eNodeBs .

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5 Feature Validation

5.1 MO CSFB from LTE to UMTS Based on Redirection

5.1.1 Topology

Figure 5-1 Environment for CSFB from LTE to UMTS

HSS

NodeB SGSN ZTE Cisco 5928

lu-b

RNC
ZTE5928 PDN
GGSN

UE

eNB
MME

XGW
Table
The table below shows the test devices required for the test.

Table 5-1 Test Devices for CSFB from LTE to UMTS

No. Device Remarks


Name

1 eNodeB One

2 UMTS One
NodeB

3 RNC One

4 UE Two. UE1 supports CSFB from LTE to UMTS, and UE2


supports the UMTS system.

5 MME One

6 SGSN One

7 GGSN One

8 HSS One

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No. Device Remarks


Name

9 XGW One

10 PDN One

11 Switch Two

5.1.2 Test Specification

The following table shows the test procedure of MO CSFB from LTE to UMTS based on
redirection.

Table 5-2 MO CSFB from LTE to UMTS Based on Redirection

Test item MO CSFB based on redirection from LTE to UMTS

Feature ID ZLF31-07-023

Verify that the MO CSFB based on redirection from LTE to UMTS is


Purpose
normal.

1. The environment is normal.


2. Cell1 in the eNodeB and Cell2 in the UTRAN are established and
operate normally.
3. The log tools are started and operate normally on the eNodeB, NodeB,
and UE sides.
4. UE1 supports LTE and UMTS, and redirection from LTE to UMTS. UE2
supports UMTS.
5. The main parameters are configured as follows:
Parameter Value Unit
Prerequisites
Measurement Parameter
EUTRAN-FDD RAT
Priority: 3
RAT Priority N/A
UTRAN-FDD RAT Priority:
4
UTRAN-Frequency
1 N/A
Number
UTRAN-Frequency Corresponding to Record
Measurement 0: N/A
Configuration Duplex Mode: FDD

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Band Indicator for


FDD DL Frequency:
This parameter is set
in accordance with
the actual UMTS
system parameters
used in the test.
UTRAN Frequency
for FDD: This
parameter is set in
accordance with the
actual UMTS system
parameters used in
the test.
UTRAN Frequency
Redirection Priority:
4
UTRAN Frequency
CSFB Priority: 255
Switch for CS Fallback
0: No N/A
Based Measurement
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of Idle Ue Note:
N/A
for CS Fallback For other systems, this
parameter is set to 0.
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of
Note:
Connected Ue for CS N/A
For other systems, this
Fallback
parameter is set to 0.
CSFB Method of UTRAN Redirection[1] N/A

E-UTRAN FDD Cell


Redirection Algorithm for
Open[1] N/A
Coverage
Mobility Management

Switch for UTRAN RIM Close[0] N/A


UTRAN Neighbor Relation
ExternalUTRANCellFDD=
UTRAN FDD Neighbor Cell N/A
1
Inter-RAT Neighbor
N/A
Relation Same Coverage[1]

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Handover Supported Not Support[0] N/A


UE RAT Measurement
RAT Measurement
Configuration Index
(WCDMA CSFB
Measurement
Configuration Index: The 1310 N/A
B2 event is used for
decision, and RSRP is
used as the measurement
value.)
Absolute Decision
Threshold of E-UTRAN
-44 dBm
Serving Cell for RSRP
Measurement
Absolute Decision
Threshold of UTRAN
-90 dBm
System for RSCP
Measurement

Others Default N/A

Step Expected step result

Place UE1 in Cell1, and initiate


1 an attach operation from UE1 UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully.
side.

Start the ping service through


2 UE1 to make UE1 enter The ping service is continuous.
Connected status.

Place UE2 in Cell2, and initiate


3 an attach operation from UE2 UE2 attaches to Cell2 successfully.
side.

UE1 calls UE2 successfully. UE2 can answer


4 UE1 calls UE2. the call.
The MO CSFB signaling flow is correct

Detach UE1 and UE2, and then


UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully, and UE2
5 attach UE1 and UE2 to Cell1 and
attaches to Cell2 successfully.
Cell2 respectively again.

6 Wait for UE1 to enter RRC Idle UE1 is in RRC Idle status.

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status.

UE1 calls UE2 successfully. UE2 can answer


7 UE1 calls UE2. the call.
The MO CSFB signaling flow is correct

Expected
The MO CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.
result

Criteria The MO CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.

Test result Passed

5.1.3 Test Result

UE1 that supports EPS/IMSI accesses an LTE cell, see the figure below.

Figure 5-2 UE1 Accesses an LTE Cell

For the MO CSFB flow of the UE in Connected status, UE1 first sends an NAS message,
which is transparently transmitted by the eNodeB to the core network, informing the core
network that UE1 is going to initiate a voice service. The following figure shows the
EXTENDED SERVICE REQUEST message, in which service type is mobile
originating CS fallback.

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Figure 5-3 UE1 sends the EXTENDED SERVICE REQUEST Message

The MME sends the CSFB indicator to the eNodeB through the UE CONTEXT
MODIFICATION REQUEST message. The eNodeB performs CSFB procedure base on
blind redirection, and sends the RRC CONNECTION RELEASE message to UE1, in
which the UTRAN frequency information is carried. The RRC CONNECTION RELEASE
message can be viewed in the log of the UE1. The message includes the target UTRAN
frequency information. UE1 originates the RAU flow. The following figure shows the
whole CSFB signaling.

Figure 5-4 MO CSFB flow from LTE to UMTS based on Redirection

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If the UE in RRC_Idle status initiates a MO call in the E-UTRAN network, the RRC
connection setup flow is first triggered, and then the UE enters RRC_Connected status.
The MME sends the INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP REQUEST message (including CSFB
indicator) to the eNodeB. The subsequent flow is the same as that of the UE in
RRC_Connected status, see the figure below.

Figure 5-5 MO CSFB flow based on Redirection in RRC_Idle

5.2 MO CSFB from LTE to UMTS Based on PSHO

5.2.1 Topology

Refer to Section 5.1.1.

5.2.2 Test Specification

The following table shows the test procedure of MO CSFB based on PSHO from LTE to
UMTS.

Table 5-3 MO CSFB Based on PSHO From LTE to UMTS

Test item MO CSFB based PSHO from LTE to UTRAN

Feature ID ZLF31-07-023

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Verify that the inter-RAT MO CSFB Based on PSHO from LTE to UTRAN
Purpose
is normal.

1. The environment is normal.


2. Cell1 in the eNodeB and Cell2 in the UTRAN are established and
operate normally.
3. The log tools are started and operate normally on the eNodeB, NodeB,
and UE sides.
UE1 supports LTE and UMTS, and PSHO from LTE to UMTS. UE2
supports UMTS.
5. The main parameters are configured as follows:
Parameter Value Unit
Measurement Parameter
EUTRAN-FDD RAT
Priority: 3
RAT Priority N/A
UTRAN-FDD RAT Priority:
4
UTRAN-Frequency
1 N/A
Number
Corresponding to Record
0:
Prerequisites Duplex Mode: FDD
Band Indicator for
FDD DL Frequency:
This parameter is set
in accordance with
the actual UMTS
system parameters
used in the test.
UTRAN Frequency
N/A
for FDD: This
parameter is set in
accordance with the
actual UMTS system
parameters used in
the test.
UTRAN Frequency
Redirection Priority:
4
UTRAN Frequency
CSFB Priority: 255

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Switch for CS Fallback


0: No N/A
Based Measurement
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of Idle Ue Note:
N/A
for CS Fallback For other systems, this
parameter is set to 0.
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of
Note:
Connected Ue for CS N/A
For other systems, this
Fallback
parameter is set to 0.
CSFB Method of UTRAN PS HO[0] N/A

Mobility Management

Switch for UTRAN RIM Close[0] N/A


UTRAN Neighbor Relation
UTRAN FDD Neighbor ExternalUTRANCellFDD=
N/A
Relation 1
Inter-RAT Neighbor
N/A
Relation Same Coverage[1]
Handover Supported Support[1] N/A
UE RAT Measurement
RAT Measurement
Configuration Index
(WCDMA CSFB
Measurement
Configuration Index: The 1310 N/A
B2 event is used for
decision, and RSRP is
used as the measurement
value.)
Absolute Decision
Threshold of E-UTRAN
-44 dBm
Serving Cell for RSRP
Measurement
Absolute Decision
Threshold of UTRAN
-90 dBm
System for RSCP
Measurement

Others Default N/A

Step Expected step result

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Place UE1 in Cell1, and initiate


1 an attach operation from UE1 UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully.
side.

Start the ping service through


2 UE1 to make UE1 enter The ping service is continuous.
Connected status.

Place UE2 in Cell2, and initiate


3 an attach operation from UE2 UE2 attaches to Cell2 successfully.
side.

UE1 calls UE2 successfully. UE2 can answer


4 UE1 calls UE2. the call.
The MO CSFB signaling flow is correct

Detach UE1 and UE2, and then


UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully, and UE2
5 attach UE1 and UE2 to Cell1 and
attaches to Cell2 successfully.
Cell2 respectively again.

Wait for UE1 to enter RRC Idle


6 UE1 is in RRC Idle status.
status.

UE1 calls UE2 successfully. UE2 can answer


7 UE1 calls UE2. the call.
The MO CSFB signaling flow is correct

Expected
The MO CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.
result

Criteria The MO CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.

Test result Passed

5.2.3 Test Result

For CSFB based on PSHO on the UE in Connected status, after UE1 that supports PS
and CS attaches to an LTE cell, it transparently transmitted an NAS message to the
MME through the eNodeB, indicating that UE1 originates a voice service and needs to
handover to a UMTS cell through CSFB. The MME sends the UE CONTEXT
MODIFICATION REQUEST message that includes CSFB indicator to the eNodeB. The
eNodeB performs blind handover, and sends MOBILITY FROM EUTRAN COMMAND
message to UE1, in which CSFB indicator is TRUE, see the figure below.

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Figure 5-6 eNodeB Sends MOBILITY FROM EUTRAN COMMAND message with
CSFB Indicator as True to the UE

After the UE is handover to the target system, the HANDOVER TO UTRAN COMPLETE
message can be viewed in the log of the UE. The UE originates the RAU flow, see the
figure below.

Figure 5-7 UE in Connected Status Receives the HANDOVER TO UTRAN


COMPLETE Message and then Originates the RAU Flow

When the UE is in Idle status, it originates a call to enter Connected status. The UE
sends the EXTENDED SERVICE REQUEST message to the MME, indicating that the
call is a CSFB call. After receiving the message, the MME sends the INITIAL CONTEXT
SETUP REQUEST message to the eNodeB. Therefore, the eNodeB knows that the UE
needs to hand over to the CS domain to complete the call. For the signaling on the
eNodeB side, see Figure 5-8. For the signaling on the UE side, see Figure 5-9.

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Figure 5-8 MO CSFB Based on PSHO Signaling on the eNodeB Side

Figure 5-9 MO CSFB Based on PSHO Signaling on the UE Side

5.3 MT CSFB from LTE to UMTS Based on Redirection

5.3.1 Topology

Refer to Section 5.1.1.

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5.3.2 Test Specification

The following table shows the test procedure of MT CSFB based on redirection from LTE
to UMTS.

Table 5-4 MT CSFB Based on Redirection From LTE to UMTS

Test item MT CSFB based on redirection from LTE to UTRAN

Feature ID ZLF31-07-023

Purpose Verify that MT CSFB based on redirection from LTE to UTRAN is normal.

1. The environment is normal.


2. Cell1 in the eNodeB and Cell2 in the UTRAN are established and
operate normally.
3. The log tools are started and operate normally on the eNodeB, NodeB,
and UE sides.
4. UE1 supports LTE and UMTS, and redirection from LTE to UMTS. UE2
supports UMTS.
5. The main parameters are configured as follows:
Parameter Value Unit
Measurement Parameter
EUTRAN-FDD RAT
Priority: 3
RAT Priority N/A
UTRAN-FDD RAT Priority:
4
Prerequisites
UTRAN-Frequency
1 N/A
Number
Corresponding to Record
0:
Duplex Mode: FDD
Band Indicator for
FDD DL Frequency:
UTRAN-Frequency This parameter is set
Measurement in accordance with N/A
Configuration the actual UMTS
system parameters
used in the test.
UTRAN Frequency
for FDD: This
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accordance with the


actual UMTS system
parameters used in
the test.
UTRAN Frequency
Redirection Priority:
4
UTRAN Frequency
CSFB Priority: 255
Switch for CS Fallback
0: No N/A
Based Measurement
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of Idle Ue Note:
N/A
for CS Fallback For other systems, this
parameter is set to 0.
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of
Note:
Connected Ue for CS N/A
For other systems, this
Fallback
parameter is set to 0.
CSFB Method of UTRAN Redirection[1] N/A

E-UTRAN FDD Cell


Redirection Algorithm for
Open[1] N/A
Coverage
Mobility Management

Switch for UTRAN RIM Close[0] N/A


UTRAN Neighbor Relation
UTRAN FDD Neighbor ExternalUTRANCellFDD=
N/A
Relation 1
Inter-RAT Neighbor
N/A
Relation Same Coverage[1]
Handover Supported Not support[0] N/A
UE RAT Measurement
RAT Measurement
Configuration Index
(WCDMA CSFB
Measurement
1310 N/A
Configuration Index: The
B2 event is used for
decision, and RSRP is
used as the measurement

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value.)
Absolute Decision
Threshold of E-UTRAN
-44 dBm
Serving Cell for RSRP
Measurement
Absolute Decision
Threshold of UTRAN
-90 dBm
System for RSCP
Measurement

Others Default N/A

Step Expected step result

Place UE1 in Cell1, and initiate


1 an attach operation from UE1 UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully.
side.

Start the ping service through


2 UE1 to make UE1 enter The ping service is continuous.
Connected status.

Place UE2 in Cell2, and initiate


3 an attach operation from UE2 UE2 attaches to Cell2 successfully.
side.

UE2 calls UE1 successfully. UE1 can answer


4 UE2 calls UE1. the call.
The MT CSFB signaling flow is correct

Detach UE1 and UE2, and then


UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully, and UE2
5 attach UE1 and UE2 to Cell1 and
attaches to Cell2 successfully.
Cell2 respectively again.

Wait for UE1 to enter RRC Idle


6 UE1 is in RRC Idle status.
status.

UE2 calls UE1 successfully. UE1 can answer


7 UE2 calls UE1. the call.
The MT CSFB signaling flow is correct

Expected
The MT CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.
result

Criteria The MT CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.

Test result Passed

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5.3.3 Test Result

If the UE is in RRC_Connected status, the MME sends the CS SERVICE


NOTIFICATION message to it. The subsequent flow is the same as the MO CSFB flow of
the UE in Connected status. Compared with MO, the MT CSFB procedure can be viewed
on the UE side. For the signaling on the eNodeB side and UE side are shown in figures
below.

Figure 5-10 Redirection Based MT CSFB Signaling (UE in Connected Status) on the
eNodeB Side

Figure 5-11 Redirection Based MT CSFB Signaling (UE in Connected Status) on the
UE Side

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When the UE is in Idle status, it terminates a call to enter Connected status. After
receiving the PAGING message, the UE sends the SERVICE REQUEST message to the
MME, indicating that the call is a CSFB call. After receiving the message, the MME sends
the INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP REQUEST message to the eNodeB. Therefore, the
eNodeB knows that the UE needs to handover to the CS domain to complete the call. For
the signaling on the eNodeB side and UE side are shown in figures below:

Figure 5-12 Redirection Based MT CSFB Signaling (UE in Idle Status) on the eNodeB
Side

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Figure 5-13 Redirection Based MT CSFB Signaling (UE in Idle Status) on the UE Side

5.4 MT CSFB Based PSHO from LTE to UMTS

5.4.1 Topology

Refer to Section 5.1.1.

5.4.2 Test Specification

The following table shows the test procedure of MT CSFB based on PSHO from LTE to
UMTS.

Table 5-5 MT CSFB Based on PSHO From LTE to UMTS

Test item MT CSFB based on PSHO from LTE to UTRAN

Feature ID ZLF31-07-023

Verify that the MT CSFB procedure based on PSHO from LTE to UTRAN
Purpose
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1. The environment is normal.


2. Cell1 in the eNodeB and Cell2 in the UTRAN are established and
operate normally.
3. The log tools are started and operate normally on the eNodeB, NodeB,
and UE sides.
UE1 supports LTE and UMTS, and PSHO from LTE to UMTS. UE2
supports UMTS.
5. The main parameters are configured as follows:
Parameter Value Unit
Measurement Parameter
EUTRAN-FDD RAT
Priority: 3
RAT Priority N/A
UTRAN-FDD RAT Priority:
4
UTRAN-Frequency
1 N/A
Number
Corresponding to Record
0:
Duplex Mode: FDD
Prerequisites Band Indicator for
FDD DL Frequency:
This parameter is set
in accordance with
the actual UMTS
system parameters
used in the test.
UTRAN-Frequency
UTRAN Frequency
Measurement N/A
for FDD: This
Configuration
parameter is set in
accordance with the
actual UMTS system
parameters used in
the test.
UTRAN Frequency
Redirection Priority:
4
UTRAN Frequency
CSFB Priority: 255
Switch for CS Fallback
0: No N/A
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UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of Idle Ue Note:
N/A
for CS Fallback For other systems, this
parameter is set to 0.
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of
Note:
Connected Ue for CS N/A
For other systems, this
Fallback
parameter is set to 0.
CSFB Method of UTRAN PS HO[0] N/A

Mobility Management

Switch for UTRAN RIM Close[0] N/A


UTRAN Neighbor Relation
UTRAN FDD Neighbor ExternalUTRANCellFDD=
N/A
Relation 1
Inter-RAT Neighbor
N/A
Relation Same Coverage[1]
Handover Supported Support [1] N/A
UE RAT Measurement
RAT Measurement
Configuration Index
(WCDMA CSFB
Measurement
Configuration Index: The 1310 N/A
B2 event is used for
decision, and RSRP is
used as the measurement
value.)
Absolute Decision
Threshold of E-UTRAN
-44 dBm
Serving Cell for RSRP
Measurement
Absolute Decision
Threshold of UTRAN
-90 dBm
System for RSCP
Measurement

Others Default N/A

Step Expected step result

Place UE1 in Cell1, and initiate


1 UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully.
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side.

Start the ping service through


2 UE1 to make UE1 enter The ping service is continuous.
Connected status.

Place UE2 in Cell2, and initiate


3 an attach operation from UE2 UE2 attaches to Cell2 successfully.
side.

UE2 calls UE1 successfully. UE1 can answer


the call.
4 UE2 calls UE1.
The MT CSFB signaling flow is correct, see
Figure 3-7.

Detach UE1 and UE2, and then


UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully, and UE2
5 attach UE1 and UE2 to Cell1 and
attaches to Cell2 successfully.
Cell2 respectively again.

Wait for UE1 to enter RRC Idle


6 UE1 is in RRC Idle status.
status.

UE2 calls UE1 successfully. UE1 can answer


the call.
7 UE2 calls UE1.
The MT CSFB signaling flow is correct, see
Figure 3-6.

Expected
The MT CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.
result

Criteria The MT CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.

Test result Passed

5.4.3 Test Result

After the MME receives the message that the UE2 in UMTS calls the UE1 in LTE, it
sends the downlink NAS message (CS SERVICE NOTIFICATION message) to the UE in
LTE through the eNodeB. Then UE2 in LTE sends the uplink NAS message to the MME
through the eNodeB, indicating that it is gonging to set up a voice service and needs to
handover to a UMTS cell. The MME sends UE CONTEXT MODIFICATION REQUEST
message that includes CSFB indicator to the eNodeB. The eNodeB performs blind
handover, and sends MOBILITY FROM EUTRA COMMAND message to the UE, in
which CSFB indicator is True. For the signaling on the eNodeB side, see Figure 5-14.

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Figure 5-14 PSHO Based MT CSFB (UE in Connected Status) Signaling on the
eNodeB Side

After the UE is handover to the target system, HANDOVER TO UTRAN COMPLETE


message can be viewed in the log of the UE. The UE originates the RAU flow. Compared
with MO, the MT setup procedure can be viewed on the UE side, see the figure below.

Figure 5-15 PSHO Based MT CSFB (UE in Connected Status) Signaling on the UE
Side

When the UE is in Idle status, it terminates a call to enter Connected status. After
receiving the PAGING message, the UE sends SERVICE REQUEST message to the
MME, indicating that the call is a CSFB call. After receiving the message, the MME sends
the INITIAL CONTEXT SETUP REQUEST message to the eNodeB. Therefore, the
eNodeB knows that the UE needs to handover to the CS domain to complete the call. For
the signaling on the eNodeB side and UE side, see the figures below.

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Figure 5-16 PSHO Based MT CSFB (UE in Idle Status) Signaling on the eNodeB Side

Figure 5-17 PSHO Based MT CSFB (UE in Idle Status) Signaling on the UE Side

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5.5 MO CSFB Based on Redirection from LTE to


GERAN

5.5.1 Topology

The following figure shows the test environment.

Figure 5-18 Environment for CSFB from LTE to GERAN

MSC

MGW HSS
BTS

BSC

ZTE Cisco
eNB 5928
MME

lu-b

ZTE5928 PDN

UE
XGW

The following table shows the test devices required for the test.

Table 5-6 Test Devices for CSFB from LTE to GERAN

No. Device Remarks


Name

1 eNodeB One

2 GERAN One
BTS

3 BSC One

4 UE Two. UE1 supports CSFB from LTE to GERAN, and UE2


supports the GERAN system.

5 MME One

6 MSC One

7 XGW One

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No. Device Remarks


Name

8 MGW One

9 HSS One

10 PDN One

11 Switch Two

5.5.2 Test Specification

The following table shows the test procedure of MO CSFB based on redirection from LTE
to GERAN.

Table 5-7 MO CSFB Based on Redirection from LTE to GERAN

Test item MO CSFB based on redirection from LTE to GERAN

Feature ID ZLF31-07-024

Verify that the MO CSFB procedure based on redirection from LTE to


Purpose
GERAN is normal.

1. The environment is normal.


2. Cell1 in the eNodeB and Cell2 in the GERAN are established and
operate normally.
3. The log tools are started and operate normally on the eNodeB, NodeB,
and UE sides.
4. UE1 supports LTE and GERAN, and redirection from LTE to GERAN.
UE2 supports GERAN.
5. The main parameters are configured as follows:
Parameter Value Unit
Prerequisites Measurement Parameter
GERAN RAT Priority: 4
RAT Priority EUTRAN-FDD RAT N/A
Priority: 3
CSFB Method of GERAN Redirection[2] N/A
GERAN-Frequency
1 N/A
Number
GERAN-Frequency Corresponding to Record
Measurement item0: N/A
Configuration The First ARFCN

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Value: This
parameter is set in
accordance with the
actual GERAN
system value used in
the test.
Band Indication: This
parameter is set in
accordance with the
actual GERAN
system value used in
the test.
GERAN Frequency:
This parameter is set
in accordance with
the actual GERAN
system value used in
the test.
GERAN Frequency
Redirection Priority:
4
GERAN Frequency
CSFB Priority: 255
Switch for CS Fallback
0: No N/A
Based Measurement
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of Idle Ue Note:
N/A
for CS Fallback For other systems, this
parameter is set to 0.
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of
Note:
Connected Ue for CS N/A
For other systems, this
Fallback
parameter is set to 0.
E-UTRAN FDD Cell
Redirection Algorithm for
Open[1] N/A
Coverage
GERAN Neighbor Relation
Inter-RAT Neighbor
N/A
Relation Same Coverage[1]
Handover Supported Not support[0] N/A
UE RAT Measurement

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RAT Measurement
1260
Configuration Index
Measurement
5 N/A
Configuration Function
Absolute Decision
Threshold of E-UTRAN
-44 dBm
Serving Cell for RSRP
Measurement
Absolute Decision
Threshold of GERAN -90 dBm
System Measurement

Others Default N/A

Step Expected step result

Place UE1 in Cell1, and initiate


1 an attach operation from UE1 UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully.
side.

Start the ping service through


2 UE1 to make UE1 enter The ping service is continuous.
Connected status.

Place UE2 in Cell2, and initiate


3 an attach operation from UE2 UE2 attaches to Cell2 successfully.
side.

UE1 calls UE2 successfully. UE2 can answer


the call.
4 UE1 calls UE2.
The MO CSFB signaling flow is correct, see
Figure 3-4..

Detach UE1 and UE2, and then


UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully, and UE2
5 attach UE1 and UE2 to Cell1 and
attaches to Cell2 successfully.
Cell2 respectively again.

Wait for UE1 to enter RRC Idle


6 UE1 is in RRC Idle status.
status.

UE1 calls UE2 successfully. UE2 can answer


the call.
7 UE1 calls UE2.
The MO CSFB signaling flow is correct, see
Figure 3-5.

Expected The MO CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.

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result

Criteria The MO CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.

Test result Passed

5.5.3 Test Result

UE1 in the LTE network calls UE2 in the GSM network. UE1 receives the CS SERVICE
NOTIFICATION message and sends the EXTENDED SERVICE REQUEST message.
UE1 enters the redirection flow. The eNodeB sends RRC CONNECTION RELEASE
message includes the GSM frequency. See the following figure. The subsequent flow is
the same as the MO CSFB flow from LTE to UMTS.

Figure 5-19 MO CSFB from LTE to GERAN based on Redirection

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5.6 MT CSFB Based on Redirection from LTE to


GERAN

5.6.1 Topology

Refer to Section 5.5.1.

5.6.2 Test Specification

The following table shows the test procedure of MT CSFB based on redirection from LTE
to GERAN.

Table 5-8 MT CSFB Based on Redirection From LTE to GERAN

Test item MT CSFB based on redirection from LTE to GERAN

Feature ID ZLF31-07-024

Purpose Verify that MT CSFB based on redirection from LTE to GERAN is normal.

1. The environment is normal.


2. Cell1 in the eNodeB and Cell2 in the GERAN are established and
operate normally.
3. The log tools are started and operate normally on the eNodeB, NodeB,
and UE sides.
4. UE1 supports LTE and GERAN, and redirection from LTE to GERAN.
UE2 supports GERAN.
5. The main parameters are configured as follows:
Parameter Value Unit
Prerequisites Measurement Parameter
GERAN RAT Priority: 4
RAT Priority EUTRAN-FDD RAT N/A
Priority: 3
CSFB Method of GERAN Redirection[2] N/A
GERAN-Frequency
1 N/A
Number
GERAN-Frequency Corresponding to Record
Measurement item0: N/A
Configuration The First ARFCN

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Value: This
parameter is set in
accordance with the
actual GERAN
system value used in
the test.
Band Indication: This
parameter is set in
accordance with the
actual GERAN
system value used in
the test.
GERAN Frequency:
This parameter is set
in accordance with
the actual GERAN
system value used in
the test.
GERAN Frequency
Redirection Priority:
4
GERAN Frequency
CSFB Priority: 255
Switch for CS Fallback
0: No N/A
Based Measurement
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of Idle Ue Note:
N/A
for CS Fallback For other systems, this
parameter is set to 0.
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of
Note:
Connected Ue for CS N/A
For other systems, this
Fallback
parameter is set to 0.
E-UTRAN FDD Cell
Redirection Algorithm for
Open[1] N/A
Coverage
GERAN Neighbor Relation
Inter-RAT Neighbor
N/A
Relation Same Coverage[1]
Handover Supported Not support[0] N/A
UE RAT Measurement

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RAT Measurement
1260
Configuration Index
Measurement
5 N/A
Configuration Function
Absolute Decision
Threshold of E-UTRAN
-44 dBm
Serving Cell for RSRP
Measurement
Absolute Decision
Threshold of GERAN -90 dBm
System Measurement

Others Default N/A

Step Expected step result

Place UE1 in Cell1, and initiate


1 an attach operation from UE1 UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully.
side.

Start the ping service through


2 UE1 to make UE1 enter The ping service is continuous.
Connected status.

Place UE2 in Cell2, and initiate


3 an attach operation from UE2 UE2 attaches to Cell2 successfully.
side.

UE2 calls UE1 successfully. UE1 can answer


4 UE2 calls UE1. the call.
The MT CSFB signaling flow is correct

Detach UE1 and UE2, and then


UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully, and UE2
5 attach UE1 and UE2 to Cell1 and
attaches to Cell2 successfully.
Cell2 respectively again.

Wait for UE1 to enter RRC Idle


6 UE1 is in RRC Idle status.
status.

UE2 calls UE1 successfully. UE1 can answer


7 UE2 calls UE1. the call.
The MT CSFB signaling flow is correct

Expected
The MT CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.
result

Criteria The MT CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.

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Test result Passed

5.6.3 Test Result

Refer to Section 5.3.3. Compared with the MT CSFB from LTE to UMTS, the only
difference is that the RRC CONNECTION RELEASE message carries the GERAN
frequency. The CSFB flow is shown in the following figure.

Figure 5-20 MT CSFB flow from LTE to GERAN based on Redirection

5.7 LAI Enabled CSFB Enhancement

5.7.1 Topology

Refer to Section 5.1.1 Topology.

5.7.2 Test Specification

The following table is shown the test specification of LAI Enabled CSFB enhancement
function.

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Table 5-9 LAI Enabled CSFB Enhancement Function Test

Test item LAI Enabled CSFB Enhancement Function Test

Feature ID ZLF31-07-027

Purpose Verify that avoids the LAU procedure to shorten the time delay of CSFB.

1. The environment is normal.


2. LTE cell, UTMS cell and GERAN cell are established and operate
normally. UE1 and UE2 work normally, and they all supported
LTE/UMTS/GERAN system and CS/PS.
3. The log tools are started and operate normally on the eNodeB, NodeB,
and UE sides.
4. The PLMN of eNodeB is configured to 46001 and cell1 is established
in eNodeB. The PLMN in PLMN list of cell1 is 46001.
5. The cell2, cell3 and cell4 are UMTS cells. The PLMN of cell2 is 46001,
and the PLMN of cell3 is 46002, and the PLMN of cell3 is 46003.
6. The cell5, cell6 and cell7 are GERAN cells. The PLMN of cell5 is
46004, and the PLMN of cell6 is 46005, and the PLMN of cell7 is 46006.
7. Cell2 and cell5 are configured as the neighbor cells of cell1 and the
neighbor relation is configured as Same Coverage. Cell3, cell 4, cell6 and
cell7 are configured as the neighbor cells of cell1 and the neighbor
relation is Neighboring.

Prerequisites 8. The main parameters are configured as follows:


Parameter Value Unit
Measurement Parameter
GERAN RAT Priority: 4
RAT Priority EUTRAN-FDD RAT N/A
Priority: 3
Switch for CS Fallback
Open[1] N/A
base LAI
Multi-PLMN Local Strategy
Open[1] N/A
for CSFB
UTRAN-Frequency
3 N/A
Number
Duplex Mode: FDD
Band Indicator for
UTRAN-Frequency
FDD DL Frequency:
Measurement N/A
This parameter is set
Configuration
in accordance with
the actual UMTS

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system parameters
used in the test.
UTRAN Frequency
for FDD: This
parameter is set in
accordance with the
actual UMTS system
parameters used in
the test.
UTRAN Frequency
Redirection Priority:
4
UTRAN Frequency
CSFB Priority: 255
GERAN-Frequency
3 N/A
Number
The First ARFCN
Value: This
parameter is set in
accordance with the
actual GERAN
system value used in
the test.
Band Indication: This
parameter is set in
accordance with the
actual GERAN
GERAN-Frequency
system value used in
Measurement N/A
the test.
Configuration
GERAN Frequency:
This parameter is set
in accordance with
the actual GERAN
system value used in
the test.
GERAN Frequency
Redirection Priority:
4
GERAN Frequency
CSFB Priority: 255
Switch for CS Fallback 0: No N/A

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Based Measurement

UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of Idle Ue Note:
N/A
for CS Fallback For other systems, this
parameter is set to 0.
UTRAN-FDD: 100
Target System of
Note:
Connected Ue for CS N/A
For other systems, this
Fallback
parameter is set to 0.
CSFB Method of UTRAN PS HO[0] N/A

CSFB Method of GERAN Redirection[2] N/A

E-UTRAN FDD Cell


Redirection Algorithm for
Open[1] N/A
Coverage
Mobility Management
Switch for UTRAN RIM Close[0] N/A
Global Switch
Switch of Inter PLMN HO Open[1] N/A

Others Default N/A

Step Expected step result

Place UE1 in Cell1, and initiate


1 an attach operation from UE1 UE1 attaches to Cell1 successfully.
side.

Start the ping service through


2 UE1 to make UE1 enter The ping service is continuous.
RRC_Connected status.

Place UE2 in UMTS cell or


UE2 attaches to UMTS cell or GERAN cell
3 GERAN cell, and initiate an
successfully.
attach operation from UE2 side.

UE1 calls UE2 successfully. UE2 can answer


the call.
Check the following points to ensure the
signaling flows.
4 Initiate a call from UE1 to UE2.
Paging message including the cnDomain IE=CS
is sent from MME>eNodeB to UE in the MT
procedure.
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procedure successfully.
MME sends UEContext Modify Request
message to eNodeB, and if
registeredLAIPresent=1,
Intial Context Setup Request message will carry
the PLMN and LAI information which UE
registered; if CSFallbackIndicatorPresent=1,
eNodeB will send UE
Context Modification Response message to
MME.
eNodeB filters all neighbor cells in accordance
with the UE-registered CS PLMN and CSFB
RAT priority and frequency priority whose value
are not zero in the UE Context Modify Request
message. Then order the target cells according
to priority, the sequence is as follows:
1)The cell with PLMN in LAI is same and LAC is
same.
2)The cell with PLMN in LAI is same and LAC is
different.
3)RPLMN;
4)The intersection of the local policy and
EPLMNs(If the parameter of Multi-PLMN Local
Strategy for CSFB is configured to Open, it needs to
this step, otherwise, there is not needed)
5)Other PLMN in EPLMNs;
6)Initiate blind CSFB procedure of single PLMN.

Detach UE1 and UE2, and


configure the parameter
5
Multi-PLMN Local Strategy for CSFB
to Close, repeat steps 1~4.

If the parameter of Switch for CS Fallback base LAI is configured to Open,


Expected and MME sends Registered LAI, HRL and EPLMNs, the eNodeB will
result select the target cell correctly.
The CSFB flow is normal.

Criteria The CSFB flow is normal, and the voice service is continuous.

Test result Passed

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5.7.3 Test Result

The test result is same with the Expected step result in Section 5.7.2 Test Specification.

6 Impact on Network
Impact on Equipment Performance

None

Impact on Network KPIs

Advantages of this feature:

When VoLTE has not been deployed on eNodeB side, CSFB can provide voice service
for UE.

Disadvantages of this feature:

For CSFB, the voice service needs to fall back to 2G/3G, which may lead to longer delay
and affect user experience.

7 Abbreviations
For the acronyms and abbreviations, see LTE Glossary.

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