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Guide to LTE Neighboring Cell and X2 Interface
Planning About This Document
About This Document
Author
Prepared by Sun Lecheng Date 2010-08-27
Reviewed by Date
Reviewed by Date
Approved by Date
Change History
Date Issue Description Reviewed by Prepared by
2010-08-27 1.0 Initial release. Yang Shijie, Sun Lecheng
Wang Na
2010-09-28 1.1 Deleted the algorithm of the dedicated tools for Yang Shijie, Sun Lecheng,
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Wang Na Kong Gang
Access (WiMAX) neighboring cell planning.
Added preparation before neighboring cell
planning using the U-Net.
Added the example for X2 interface planning
results.
2011-02-20 2.0 Added Long Term Evolution (LTE) neighboring Yang Shijie, Wang
cell planning principles. Wang Na Qingqing
Upgraded the eRAN2.0 X2, neighboring cell,
and external cell configuration.
Added the operation of using ID Get v1.0.xls to
extract IDs for X2 interface planning.
2011-07-15 3.0 Added script preparation and batch processing. Yang Shijie
Added neighboring cell configuration in
RAN-sharing modes.
Changed the maximum number of
intra-frequency, inter-frequency, and intra-RAT
neighboring cells that can be configured.
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Date Issue Description Reviewed by Prepared by

2012-01-29 3.1 Added the description that the GENEX U-Net Lin Jia
V300R007C00SPC200 does not support multiple
modes.
2012-02-07 3.2 Modified according to review comments. Lin Jia
Added the example of neighboring cell planning
based on live network data.
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Planning Contents
Contents
About This Document .................................................................................................................... ii

1 Neighboring Cell Planning ......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Neighboring Cell Planning Principle ............................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Intra-frequency Neighboring Cell Planning Analysis ...................................................................................... 2
1.3 Inter-frequency Neighboring Cell Planning Analysis ....................................................................................... 2
1.4 Inter-RAT Neighboring Cell Planning Analysis ............................................................................................... 2
2 Neighboring Cell Planning Solutions ...................................................................................... 3

2.1 Neighboring Cell Planning Based on Live Network Data................................................................................ 3
2.2 Neighboring Cell Planning Using Dedicated Tools.......................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 U-Net Neighboring Cell Planning Procedure .......................................................................................... 6
2.3 System Automatic Planning ........................................................................................................................... 13
3 X2 Interface Planning ................................................................................................................. 14

4 Script Preparation and Batch Processing ................................................................................ 16
4.1 Script Preparation for Intra-Frequency Neighboring Cells ............................................................................ 16
4.2 Script Preparation for Inter-Frequency Neighboring Cells............................................................................. 29
4.3 Script Preparation for Inter-RAT Neighboring Cells ...................................................................................... 50
4.3.1 UTRAN (UMTS/TD-SCDMA) ............................................................................................................ 50
4.3.2 GERAN (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) .............................................................................................................. 73
4.3.3 CDMA2000........................................................................................................................................... 89
4.4 Script Preparation in RAN-Sharing Mode ................................................................................................... 103
4.4.1 Neighboring Cell Configuration in RAN Sharing with Common Carrier ........................................... 103
4.4.2 Neighboring Cell Configuration in RAN Sharing with Dedicated Carrier ......................................... 116
4.5 Script Preparation for Neighboring Cells in Batches ................................................................................... 116
4.5.1 CME .................................................................................................................................................... 116
4.5.2 EXCEL................................................................................................................................................ 123
4.6 Script Execution in Batches on the M2000 .................................................................................................. 123
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Guide to LTE Neighboring Cell and X2 Interface Planning

Key words:
LTE, neighboring cell planning, X2 interface planning
Abstract:
This document describes the neighboring cell planning and X2 interface planning, including
four neighboring cell planning solutions, the X2 interface planning solution, planning tools,
and related parameter configuration.
Acronyms and abbreviations:
Acronym or Abbreviation Full Name

ANR automatic neighbor relation
CGI cell global identifier
GERAN GSM/EDGE radio access network
LTE Long Term Evolution
MOCN multi-operator core network
UTRAN universal terrestrial radio access network
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Planning 1 Neighboring Cell Planning
1 Neighboring Cell Planning
Neighboring cell planning affects network performance, and therefore it is critical during
radio network planning, especially for the networks requiring quick hard handovers.
Appropriate neighboring cell planning helps enhance LTE network performance. In addition,
LTE protocols define the automatic neighbor relation (ANR) function, and all Huawei LTE
products support ANR.
1.1 Neighboring Cell Planning Principle

To perform the ANR function, both the LTE network and the user equipment (UE) must
support this function. The effect of ANR is obvious when the traffic is heavy. However, most
UEs do not support ANR, and there are a few UEs at the initial deployment stage. Therefore,
the initial neighboring cell configuration must be performed by onsite engineers. In addition,
in the LTE network, handover measurement is performed by frequency, not by neighboring
cell list. After a UE measures cells on the frequency indicated in the measurement
configuration, it processes the measurement result to get a candidate handover cell list, and
then sends the list to the network. The network selects a cell and initiates a handover. The
function of the neighboring cell list is to provide information necessary for handovers, such as
the cell global identifier (CGI). Therefore, the number of neighboring cells does not affect the
measurement time and accuracy, and a large number of neighboring cells are recommended in
the LTE system. The following lists the principles of LTE neighboring cell planning.
 Geographically adjacent cells are used as neighboring cells.
 In common scenarios, bidirectional neighboring relationship is configured. For example,
if sector B is the neighboring cell of sector A, sector A is also the neighboring cell of
sector B. In some special scenarios, for example, a UE moves at a high speed,
unidirectional neighboring relationship is configured. To implement a unidirectional
handover from sector A to sector B, you can add sector A to the black list of sector B.
 The distance between E-UTRAN NodeBs (eNodeBs) is small (0.3 to 1.0 kilometers) in
urban areas, and therefore a large number of neighboring cells are recommended.
UTRAN refers to universal terrestrial radio access network. Huawei eNodeBs support a
maximum of 32 intra-frequency neighboring cells, 64 inter-frequency neighboring cells,
or 64 inter-RAT (UTRAN, GERAN, or CDMA2000) neighboring cells. GERAN refers
to GSM/EDGE radio access network. When configuring neighboring cells, you must
remove unrelated cells.
 The distance between eNodeBs is large in suburban areas, and therefore adjacent cells
must be used as neighboring cells to ensure timely handovers.
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 The LTE neighboring cells are not in sequence, and the measurement period is short.
Therefore, all neighboring cells must be included. The neighboring cells can be
sequenced by signal strength or not.
 If the adjacent cell of a cell in front of a lake, sea, or a wide road is also in front of the
lake, sea, or a wide road, the adjacent cell is configured as its neighboring cell.
1.2 Intra-frequency Neighboring Cell Planning Analysis

Intra-frequency neighboring cells are used for handovers in the LTE system. The eNodeB
sends the RRC Connection Reconfig message to deliver the intra-frequency measurement
configuration when initiates the radio bearer (RB) service. Intra-frequency handover is in a
high priority. In actual planning, possible intra-frequency neighboring cells can be put into the
neighboring cell list. After initiation, the eNodeB optimizes the neighboring cell relationship
based on the UE measurement.
1.3 Inter-frequency Neighboring Cell Planning Analysis

In the LTE system, different frequencies are used for capacity expansion, and therefore
inter-frequency neighboring cells must be configured.
In hierarchical cells, if inter-frequency neighboring cells are configured, the macro cells must
be configured as the inter-frequency neighboring cells of the micro cells.
In multi-frequency networking, possible inter-frequency neighboring cells can be put into the
neighboring cell list. After initiation, the eNodeB optimizes the neighboring cell relationship
based on the UE measurement.
Hierarchical cells: In heavy-traffic areas, micro cells or micro-micro cells are added to overlap with
macro cells to serve more subscribers by taking advantage of geographical areas.
1.4 Inter-RAT Neighboring Cell Planning Analysis

In the early stage or in the process of LTE networking, the Wideband Code Division Multiple
Access (WCDMA) network may coexist with the Global System for Mobile Communications
(GSM), CDMA2000, or Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access
(TD-SCDMA) network. Therefore, the LTE cell must be configured with inter-RAT
neighboring cells. The cell is configured as a neighboring cell of an inter-RAT cell.
Configuration of different handover parameters ensures continuous coverage and flexible
handovers. To make handovers performed only within the LTE network, add inter-RAT
neighboring cells to the black list.
In the initial deployment of the LTE network, the indoor areas or subways may be covered
only by inter-RAT neighboring cells. These cells must be configured as neighboring cells of
LTE cells to ensure continuous coverage.

Planning 2 Neighboring Cell Planning Solutions
2 Neighboring Cell Planning Solutions
Neighboring cell planning includes four solutions: neighboring cell planning based on live
network data, neighboring cell planning using dedicated tools, neighboring cell planning
using pre-planning software, and automatic neighboring cell planning. The LTE neighboring
cell planning does not involve dedicated tools.
2.1 Neighboring Cell Planning Based on Live Network

Data
In actual planning, most operators have networks in other modes, such as the 2G network.
The LTE network usually shares one base station with other networks to reduce the cost. New
eNodeBs are added only in some special scenarios. In this case, the neighboring cell
relationship of previous base stations in other modes can be used to plan the LTE neighboring
cells.
Figure 2-1 shows the neighboring cell planning procedure based on live network data. The 2G
network is used as an example.

Figure 2-1 Neighboring cell planning procedure based on live network data
Step 1 Complete the LTE cell planning.

Step 2 Determine whether the LTE cell and the existing 2G cell share the same base station and the
same antenna (or the cells use different antennas, but the antenna engineering parameters are
similar).
If yes, you can get the mapping between the LTE cell ID and the 2G cell ID based on the 2G
cell configuration:
 When the number of LTE cells equals the number of 2G cells, you can get the mapping
between the LTE cell ID and the 2G cell ID directly.

 When the number of LTE cells is greater than the number of 2G cells, you can perform
the neighboring cell planning for the LTE cells without corresponding 2G cells based on
the coverage prediction or drive test result.
If not, you can perform the neighboring cell planning based on the coverage prediction or
drive test result, and get the neighboring cell planning result.
Step 3 Get the neighboring cell list of corresponding 2G cells based on the 2G cell configuration.
Step 4 Convert the 2G neighboring cell list to the LTE cell list based on the mapping between the
LTE cell ID and the 2G cell ID. Because the LTE cell list includes both intra-frequency cells
and inter-frequency cells, you need to perform the following actions:
 If an intra-frequency neighboring cell list is required, remove all inter-frequency
neighboring cells.
 If an inter-frequency neighboring cell list is required, remove all intra-frequency
neighboring cells.
 If an inter-RAT neighboring cell list is required, configure all 2G neighboring cells as
inter-RAT neighboring cells. Then, get the initial LTE neighboring cell planning result.
Step 5 If a new eNodeB is deployed around or the co–eNodeB cells cannot use the existing
neighboring cell data, configure neighboring cell relationships for these cells.
Step 6 If there are more than 32 initial neighboring cells, remove the neighboring cells that have few
handovers to the host cell based on the 2G cell handover data to ensure the number of
neighboring cells is not more than 32.
Following these steps, you can get the planning results of intra-frequency neighboring cells,
inter-frequency neighboring cells, and inter-RAT neighboring cells.
 The 2G neighboring cell relationship can be converted to the LTE neighboring cell relationship
according to the following procedure:
a) Open the neighboring cell relationship database and export the data of 2G neighboring cell
relationship to an .xls file.
b) Replace the 2G cell ID with the corresponding LTE cell ID to get the initial LTE neighboring cell
relationship.
c) Filter the intra-frequency, inter-frequency, or inter-RAT neighboring cells.
 The bidirectional neighboring cell relationship must be configured for the following cells:
− Cells of new eNodeBs
− Co-eNodeB cells that cannot use the existing neighboring cell data
 This neighboring cell planning solution applies to scenarios where new eNodeBs are deployed. If a
large number of cells do not share a base station, another neighboring cell planning solution is
needed, which makes the planning complicated. In this case, other neighboring cell planning
solutions are recommended.
2.2 Neighboring Cell Planning Using Dedicated Tools

Neighboring cell planning is performed using dedicated tools based on the following items:
 Engineering parameter table
 Digital map
 Cell coverage
 Terrain feature

 Propagation model
 Neighboring planning algorithm
This solution applies to initial neighboring cell planning at the initial deployment stage. The
initial neighboring cell plan is optimized and adjusted based on the network performance in
following days.
The terrain feature information and the propagation model in the 3D digital map facilitate the
neighboring cell planning. Currently, Huawei uses the U-Net tool to plan neighboring cells.
The U-Net supports automatic neighboring cell planning. In addition, it also supports the
neighboring cell planning in scenarios where the repeater or remote radio unit (RRU) is used.
This ensures the planning reliability.
The U-Net plans the neighboring cells based on the following principles:
 The cells that are served by the same eNodeB with the local cell are configured as the
neighboring cells of the local cell.
 The candidate neighboring cells that have high scores are configured as the neighboring
cells of the local cell.
 The existing neighboring cell relationship is reserved.
 The bidirectional neighboring cell relationship is configured.
The U-Net neighboring cell planning is based on the topology or coverage prediction, or both
of them.
 Neighboring cell planning algorithm based on the coverage prediction
Divide the space around the base station into multiple areas, forming a coverage matrix.
Calculate the counters at the matrix node, and plan neighboring cell relationship based on the
sequence of the counters.
 Neighboring cell planning algorithm based on the topology
Use the cell to be planned as the center, calculate the angel and distance between the cell to be
planned and the candidate cells, and then plan the neighboring cell relationship.
 Neighboring cell planning algorithm based on the coverage prediction and topology
Plan neighboring cell relationships based on the coverage prediction. If the neighboring cells
cannot be planned based on coverage prediction, plan neighboring cell relationships based on
the topology.
Neighboring cell planning using the GENEX U-Net V300R007C00SPC200 is used as an
example. The U-Net is used in following modes:
 Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), GSM, Universal Mobile Telecommunications
System (UMTS), LTE-TDD, or LTE-FDD
 Co-eNodeB GSM, UMTS, and LTE-FDD
The CDMA or LTE-TDD mode supports only single-mode neighboring cell planning.
2.2.1 U-Net Neighboring Cell Planning Procedure

1. Collecting data
1) Digital map
The digital map is mandatory if the neighboring cell planning is to be performed based on the
coverage prediction. The digital map includes the terrain feature information about the site

area, and provides the information about the wave transmission environment for the coverage
prediction. By setting a proper transmission mode, you can predict the path loss, and then
prepare the coverage prediction map and the neighboring cell planning result.
2) Engineering parameter table
The engineering parameter table includes the base station geographic distribution information,
including the site latitude and longitude, antenna height, angel, and antenna length, which
affect the coverage and the handover area.
The digital map is not mandatory. If no digital map is available, you can import an engineering
parameter table to the U-Net, and perform prediction based on the site position, azimuth, tilt, and
antenna installation height. The engineering parameter table is not dedicated for the neighboring cell
planning. If the planning is not based on the digital map, the planning result is not accurate.
2. Importing the new engineering and basic information
For details, see the Guide to U-Net-based LTE Simulation Operations.
3. Automatic Neighboring Cell Planning
The following lists the procedure of automatic neighboring cell planning by using the U-Net.
1) Select the Operation tab in the browser window.
2) Choose Neighbor Planning > LTE. Select Neighbor Automatic Allocation… in the
shortcut menu. The LTE Neighbor Plan Setting is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-2.

Figure 2-2 LTE neighboring cell planning
3) Configure parameters in the General tab. Table 2-1 lists the parameters to be configured.

Table 2-1 Parameters for neighboring cell planning in the General tab
Parameter Name Description Default Value

Methods Select The following modes can be used for network
planning.
Topology: The topology mode is selected for
neighboring cell planning.
Prediction: The coverage prediction mode is
selected for neighboring cell planning.
This mode applies only to outdoor base
stations.
Topology + Prediction: The topology +
prediction mode is selected for neighboring
cell planning.
This mode applies only to outdoor base
stations.
Max Neighbor The maximum cell coverage radius is 40 km,
Distance affecting the network planning speed. The
cells outside of the coverage are not planned
as neighboring cells.
Planning Neighbour This parameter applies to ikebana-like
based on existed expansion scenario in the neighboring cell
neighbours planning of new eNodeBs.
Force Co-Site As If this parameter is selected, co-site cells are
Neighbor forcibly configured as neighboring cells.
Co-Site Distance(m) If the distance between cells to be planned is 30 m
smaller than this parameter value, the
bidirectional neighboring relationship is
configured for the cells.
Force Using Co-site This parameter indicates whether to use the
2G/3G Neighbor for existing 2G/3G neighboring relationships as
Reference reference for planning the neighboring cell
relationships on LTE networks.
Azimuth Difference This parameter indicates the azimuth 5°
(°) difference between the cells to be planned and
the cells used for reference.
Min Signal This parameter indicates the minimal signal -110 dBm
Level(dBm) receive level.
This parameter is valid when the neighboring
cell planning is based on coverage prediction.
Handover This parameter indicates the handover area 6 dB
Threshold(dB) threshold.


Handover Area This parameter indicates the handover area 0.00
Percent(%) proportion.
Compute Shadowing This parameter indicates whether
shadow-fading margin is considered in the
calculation.
Cell Edge Coverage This parameter indicates the probability of the 75%
Probability(%) cell edge coverage.
This parameter is valid when shadow fading is
considered. If this parameter value is large,
the shadow fading value is large.
Compute Indoor Loss If this parameter is selected, the penetration
loss is considered in the calculation.
Area This parameter indicates the planning area. All Map
You can select any required areas or all areas
in the full map for neighboring cell planning.
You can click Filter to select the cells
requiring neighboring cell configuration
manually.
Filter can memorize the cells that are planned
last time. Before planning neighboring cells,
verify that no cells are missed.
4) Configure parameters in the Intra-Frequency tab. Table 2-2 lists the parameters to be
configured.
Table 2-2 Neighboring cell parameter setting in the Intra Frequency tab

Max Neighbor This parameter indicates the maximum 20
Number of Indoor number of indoor intra-frequency
Cell neighboring cells.
This parameter is valid when the
neighboring cell planning is based on the
topology mode.


Max Neighbor This parameter indicates the maximum 20
Number of Outdoor number of outdoor intra-frequency
Cell neighboring cells.
Force Symmetry This parameter indicates whether to
configure cells as bidirectional neighboring
cells forcibly.
If this parameter is selected in the capacity
expansion scenario, the previous
neighboring relation table is modified, and
the unidirectional neighboring relationship
is configured to bidirectional neighboring
relationship.
5) Configure parameters in the Inter-Frequency tab. Table 2-3 lists the parameters to be
configured.
Table 2-3 Neighboring cell parameter setting in the Inter Frequency tab

Max Neighbor Number of This parameter indicates the maximum 20
Indoor Cell number of indoor inter-frequency
neighboring cells.
This parameter is valid when the
neighboring cell planning is based on the
topology mode.
Max Neighbor Number of This parameter indicates the maximum 20
Outdoor Cell number of outdoor inter-frequency
neighboring cells.
Force Symmetry This parameter indicates whether to
configure cells as bidirectional
neighboring cells forcibly.
If this parameter is selected in the capacity
expansion scenario, the previous
neighboring relation table is modified, and
the unidirectional neighboring relationship
is configured to bidirectional neighboring
relationship.
6) After setting parameters, click Run to plan neighboring cells. After planning the
neighboring cells, LTE Neighbor Display is displayed.

Figure 2-3 LTE neighboring cell planning results
7) Follow-up procedure
 Apply the neighboring cell planning result to each cell.
Right-click and choose Commit All in the LTE Neighbor Display window, apply the
neighboring cell planning results to each cell. Then, the new neighboring cell relationship
replaces the previous neighboring cell relationship and is saved in the U-Net system.
 Export the neighboring cell planning result. Click Export in the LTE Neighbor Display.
The neighboring cell planning result is exported. The incremental export is to export
only the changed results after planning, which mainly applies to the ikebana-like
expansion scenarios. The full export is to export all planning results, and the full export
is used in most cases.
 Remove neighboring cell relationships
Select cells that require neighboring cell relationship adjustment in the Cell area in the LTE
Neighbor Display dialog box. Clear Confirm in the right list corresponding to the cell.
 Modify the neighboring cell relationship.
a) Select the host cell on the map.
b) Press Ctrl and click other cells except the host cell, add or remove unidirectional
neighboring cell relationships.

c) Press Shift and click other cells except the host cell, add or remove bidirectional
neighboring cell relationships.
 If a newly added neighboring cell relationship exists, change the Confirm status according to the
addition or deletion.
 If a newly added neighboring cell relationship is not included in the existing neighboring cell
relationship, add new neighboring cell relationships. The Case list displays force.
4. Manual Neighboring Cell Planning
The manual neighboring cell planning can be performed in two methods:
 Perform manual neighboring cell planning directly.
 Perform automatic neighboring cell planning first, and then perform manual neighboring
cell planning to modify improper neighboring cells.
Before using the U-Net to plan neighboring cells manually, you must create an LTE project
file, and collect related data.
1) Select cells to be planned.
a) In the Network tab, right-click Transceiver and choose the cells to be planned. Select
Properties. The Transceiver Properties dialog box is displayed.
b) Select the LTE Cell tab.
2) Click the cell on the right side of the Neighbors list in the LTE Cell tab. The Neighbors
dialog box is displayed.
3) Configure neighboring cell relationships.
a) Configure intra-frequency neighboring cells in the Intra-frequency Neighbors dialog
box.
b) Configure inter-frequency neighboring cells in the Inter-frequency Neighbors dialog
box.
c) Configure inter-RAT neighboring cells in the Inter-technology Neighbors dialog box.
4) After the configuration, click OK.
2.3 System Automatic Planning

In radio networks, the number of network elements (NEs) increases and the structure becomes
more complicated. Based on the self-organization network (SON), Huawei LTE products in
eRAN2.0 and later versions support ANR. The ANR function is to use UE measurement to
detect cells lack of neighboring cell relationship, which applies to the network with a large
number of UEs.
There are a few UEs at the initial deployment stage, and most UEs do not support ANR.
Therefore, the neighboring cell planning using tools is recommended.

Planning 3 X2 Interface Planning
3 X2 Interface Planning
Based on the neighboring cell relationship, the X2 interface planning configures an X2 link
between two eNodeBs with handover relationships. An eNodeB can be configured with a
maximum of 32 X2 links, and the X2 link is bidirectional.
The X2 interface links two eNodeBs. Therefore, the eNodeB neighboring relation table is
provided by the network planners based on the neighboring cell relationships. The engineers
on the RAN side configure X2 links according to the following table.
Table 3-1 X2 interfaces between eNodeBs
Central eNodeB Neighbor eNodeB
Site name eNodeB ID Neighbor site name eNodeB ID

eNB1_AKH227 101227 eNB1_AKH051 101051
eNB1_OSL246 100246 eNB1_OSL132 100132
eNB1_OSL246 100246 eNB1_OSL014 100014
eNB1_OSL049 100049 eNB1_OSL106 100106
eNB1_OSL313 100313 eNB1_OSL374 100374
eNB1_OSL140 100140 eNB1_OSL374 100374
eNB1_OSL374 100374 eNB1_OSL003 100003
eNB1_OSL037 100037 eNB1_OSL110 100110
eNB1_OSL132 100132 eNB1_OSL246 100246
eNB1_OSL014 100014 eNB1_OSL246 100246
eNB1_OSL106 100106 eNB1_OSL049 100049
eNB1_OSL374 100374 eNB1_OSL313 100313
eNB1_OSL374 100374 eNB1_OSL140 100140
eNB1_OSL003 100003 eNB1_OSL374 100374
eNB1_OSL110 100110 eNB1_OSL037 100037

Planning 3 X2 Interface Planning
In the N4M site, X2INTERFACEID, X2SCTPLINKID, SCTPNO, PATHID, and ANI use
numbers from 0 to 47 as the ID numbers. Parameters with ID numbers from 0 to 15 are
reserved for the core network, and those with ID numbers from 16 to 47 are reserved for the
X2 interface.
The X2 interface configuration is bidirectional, and therefore you must check the X2
relationships that are obtained from the neighboring cell list. If there is unidirectional X2
relationship, you must change it to bidirectional relationship. Then, use ID Get v1.0.xls to
extract the IDs. For details about the ID Get v1.0.xls, refer to the following website:
http://support.huawei.com/support/pages/kbcenter/view/product.do?actionFlag=detailCaseDo
c&web_doc_id=SC0000617191&doc_type=CaseDoc

Planning 4 Script Preparation and Batch Processing
4 Script Preparation and Batch Processing
4.1 Script Preparation for Intra-Frequency Neighboring

Cells
Figure 4-1 shows the procedure for configuring an intra-frequency neighboring cell.
Figure 4-1 Procedure for configuring an intra-frequency neighboring cell
Configure an intra-frequency neighboring cell as follows:

1. Ensure that the following conditions are met before preparing scripts for intra-frequency
neighboring cells:
a) The engineering parameter table is prepared based on the template (see the attachment in
section 4.5.1 CME) and the parameters in the table are complete and correct.
b) Neighboring cell planning is completed, and the planning results are in the format as
shown in the following figure.

 In the neighboring cell configuration, LocalCellID for the local cell is used to search for CellID for
the neighboring cell. However, for tool-based neighboring cell configuration, CellID for the local
cell is used to search for CellID for the neighboring cell. To avoid confusion, the value of
LocalCellID is the same as that of CellID in actual planning.
 NSiteName indicates the site name of a neighboring cell. N is short for neighbor, which has the
same meaning in NeNBID, NCellID, NPCI, and NTAC. The neighboring cell physical cell
identifier (PCI) and tracking area code (TAC) are provided because the information is necessary
when the neighboring cells of different eNodeBs are configured with external cells. When a local
cell and its intra-frequency neighboring cells are served by different eNodeBs, the corresponding
external evolved universal terrestrial radio access network (E-UTRAN) cells must be configured in
advance.
 The downlink (DL) frequency of an external cell required by E-UTRAN intra-frequency
neighboring cells are the same as that of the local cells.
 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 32 E-UTRAN intra-frequency neighboring cells.
 The PCI of an external cell that required by intra-frequency neighboring cells must be different from
that of the local cell.
2. Add an intra-eNodeB neighboring cell by running the following command:
ADD EUTRANINTRAFREQNCELL: LOCALCELLID=0, MCC="xxx", MNC="xx",
ENODEBID=101044, CELLID=1
Parameters in the command must be provided, and other parameters listed in Table 4-1 use
default values. Table 4-1 lists related parameters of intra-frequency neighboring cells.
Modify the configuration of intra-frequency neighboring cells by running MOD
EUTRANINTRAFREQNCELL.
Remove intra-frequency neighboring cells by running RMV
EUTRANINTRAFREQNCELL.
Query intra-frequency neighboring cells by running LST EUTRANINTRAFREQNCELL.
Table 4-1 Intra-frequency neighboring cell parameters
ID Name Description
LocalCellId Local cell ID Meaning: Indicates the cell ID of the local cell. It
uniquely identifies a cell within an eNodeB.
GUI Value Range: 0~17
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0~17
MML Default Value: None
Recommended Value: None
Parameter Relationship: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not involved
Impact on Radio Network Performance: None
Mcc Mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the
country code E-UTRAN neighboring cell.
The PLMN consists of the MCC and the MNC.
The MCC consists of three digits.
The MNC consists of two to three digits.

ID Name Description
For example, MCC = 123, MNC = 45, PLMN = 12345.
GUI Value Range: 3 characters
Unit: None
Mnc Mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the
network code E-UTRAN neighboring cell.
GUI Value Range: 2~3 characters
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 00~99,000~999
eNodeBId eNodeB ID Meaning: Indicates the eNodeB identity of the
intra-frequency neighboring cell. It uniquely identifies an
eNodeB within a PLMN. The 28-bit E-UTRAN cell
identity is comprised of the cell identity and the eNodeB
identity (represented by the most significant 20 bits). The
cell global identity (CGI) of an E-UTRAN cell is
comprised of the E-UTRAN cell identity and the PLMN
ID. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.413.
Unit: None
CellId Cell ID Meaning: Indicates the local identity of the
intra-frequency neighboring cell. It uniquely identifies a
cell within an eNodeB. The 28-bit E-UTRAN cell

ID Name Description
identity is comprised of the cell identity (represented by
the least significant eight bits) and the eNodeB identity.
The cell global identity (CGI) of an E-UTRAN cell is
Unit: None
CellIndividua Cell Meaning: Indicates the cell-specific offset for the
lOffset individual intra-frequency neighboring cell. It affects the probability
offset of triggering intra-frequency measurement reports. A
larger value of this parameter indicates a higher
probability. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
GUI Value Range: dB-24(-24dB), dB-22(-22dB),
dB-20(-20dB), dB-18(-18dB), dB-16(-16dB),
dB-14(-14dB), dB-12(-12dB), dB-10(-10dB),
dB-8(-8dB), dB-6(-6dB), dB-5(-5dB), dB-4(-4dB),
dB-3(-3dB), dB-2(-2dB), dB-1(-1dB), dB0(0dB),
dB1(1dB), dB2(2dB), dB3(3dB), dB4(4dB), dB5(5dB),
dB6(6dB), dB8(8dB), dB10(10dB), dB12(12dB),
dB22(22dB), dB24(24dB)
Unit: dB
Actual Value Range: dB-24, dB-22, dB-20, dB-18,
dB-16, dB-14, dB-12, dB-10, dB-8, dB-6, dB-5, dB-4,
dB-3, dB-2, dB-1, dB0, dB1, dB2, dB3, dB4, dB5, dB6,
dB8, dB10, dB12, dB14, dB16, dB18, dB20, dB22, dB24
MML Default Value: dB0(0dB)
Recommended Value: dB0(0dB)
Parameter Relationship: The smaller the value of this
parameter, the less probable that the UE camps on the
neighboring cell during reselection. The larger the value
of this parameter, the more probable that the UE camps
on the neighboring cell.
Service Interrupted After Modification: No (And no
impact on the UE in idle mode)
Impact on Radio Network Performance: A larger value of
this parameter leads to a higher probability of triggering
event A3 and handover. A smaller value of this parameter
leads to a lower probability.
CellQoffset Cell offset Meaning: Indicates the cell specific offset between the
serving cell and the intra-frequency neighboring cell. A

ID Name Description
larger the value of this parameter results in a lower
probability of cell reselections. This parameter is
contained in SIB4. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
dB-20(-20dB), dB-18(-18dB), dB-16(-16dB),
dB-14(-14dB), dB-12(-12dB), dB-10(-10dB),
dB22(22dB), dB24(24dB)
Unit: dB
dB8, dB10, dB12, dB14, dB16, dB18, dB20, dB22, dB24
Impact on Radio Network Performance: Increasing the
value of this parameter causes the cell edge to move
towards the neighboring cell, which leads to a lower
probability of cell reselection to the neighboring cell.
Decreasing the value of this parameter leads to an
opposite effect.
NoHoFlag No handover Meaning: Indicates whether handovers of UEs to the
indicator neighboring cell are prohibited.
GUI Value Range: PERMIT_HO_ENUM(Permit Ho),
FORBID_HO_ENUM(Forbid Ho)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: PERMIT_HO_ENUM,
FORBID_HO_ENUM
MML Default Value: PERMIT_HO_ENUM(Permit Ho)
Recommended Value: PERMIT_HO_ENUM(Permit Ho)
NoRmvFlag No remove Meaning: Indicates whether to permit or prohibit removal
indicator of the neighboring relationship by ANR.
GUI Value Range: PERMIT_RMV_ENUM(Permit ANR
Remove), FORBID_RMV_ENUM(Forbid ANR
Remove)

ID Name Description
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: PERMIT_RMV_ENUM,
FORBID_RMV_ENUM
MML Default Value: PERMIT_RMV_ENUM(Permit
ANR Remove)
Recommended Value: PERMIT_RMV_ENUM(Permit
ANR Remove)
LocalCellNa Local cell Meaning: Indicates the name of the local cell.
me name GUI Value Range: 0~99 characters
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0~99 characters
Parameter Relationship: In the EutranIntraFreqNCell
MO, the value of LocalCellName is a string of a
maximum of 99 characters. The string cannot be all null
characters or contain any of the following
characters:double quotation marks ("), commas (,),
semicolons (;), equal signs (=), single quotation marks ('),
three consecutive plus signs (+++), two or more
consecutive blanks, and two or more consecutive
percentage signs (%).
NeighbourCel Neighbour Meaning: Indicates the name of the intra-frequency
lName cell name neighboring E-UTRAN cell. The name is a string of a
characters or contain any of the following characters:
double quotation marks ("), commas (,), semicolons (;),
equal signs (=), single quotation marks ('), three
consecutive plus signs (+++), two or more consecutive
blanks, and two or more consecutive percentage signs
(%).
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the EutranIntraFreqNCell
MO, the value of NeighbourCellName is a string of a

ID Name Description
characters or contain any of the following characters:
double quotation marks ("), commas (,), semicolons (;),
equal signs (=), single quotation marks ('), three
consecutive plus signs (+++), two or more consecutive
blanks, and two or more consecutive percentage signs
(%).
3. Add an intra-eNodeB neighboring cell.

a) Add an external cell by running the following command:
ADD EUTRANEXTERNALCELL: MCC="xxx", MNC="xx", ENODEBID=100106,
CELLID=1, DLEARFCN=2850, ULEARFCNCFGIND=NOT_CFG, PHYCELLID=55,
TAC=2603
default values. Table 4-2 lists related parameters.
Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 1152 external E-UTRAN cells.
Table 4-2 Parameters for adding an external cell to an intra-frequency neighboring cell
ID Name Description
Mcc Mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external
country E-UTRAN cell.
code The PLMN consists of the MCC and the MNC.
Unit: None
Mnc Mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external
network E-UTRAN cell.

ID Name Description
Unit: None
eNodeBId eNodeB ID Meaning: Indicates the eNodeB identity of the external
E-UTRAN cell. It uniquely identifies an eNodeB within a
PLMN. The 28-bit E-UTRAN cell identity is comprised of the
cell identity and the eNodeB identity (represented by the most
significant 20 bits). The cell global identity (CGI) of an
E-UTRAN cell is comprised of the E-UTRAN cell identity and
the PLMN ID. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.413.
Unit: None
CellId Cell ID Meaning: Indicates the cell identity of the external E-UTRAN
cell. It uniquely identifies a cell within an eNodeB. The 28-bit
E-UTRAN cell identity is comprised of the cell identity
(represented by the least significant eight bits) and the eNodeB
identity. The cell global identity (CGI) of an E-UTRAN cell is
comprised of the E-UTRAN cell identity and the PLMN ID.
For details, see 3GPP TS 36.413.
Unit: None
DlEarfcn Downlink Meaning: Indicates the DL EARFCN of the external
EARFCN E-UTRAN cell. The DL EARFCN is calculated by using the

ID Name Description
following formula:
DL carrier frequency (MHz) = Lowest frequency of the DL
operating band + 0.1 x (DL EARFCN - Offset used to
calculate the DL EARFCN). For example, if the DL EARFCN
is 3100 in band 7 for a cell, the DL carrier frequency of the
cell is calculated as 2620 + 0.1 x (3100 - 2750) = 2655 MHz.
Band 1: DL EARFCN range: 0 to 599, lowest frequency of the
DL operating band: 2110;
Band 2: DL EARFCN range: 600 to 1199, lowest frequency of
the DL operating band: 1930;
Band 3: DL EARFCN range: 1200 to 1949, lowest frequency
of the DL operating band: 1805;
of the DL operating band: 1844.9;
Band 32: DL EARFCN range: 17950 to 17999, lowest
frequency of the DL operating band: 1990;

ID Name Description
Among the preceding bands, band 1 to band 32 are FDD
bands, and other bands are TDD bands. In addition, band 32
and band 64 are non-protocol-defined bands, and band 11 and
band 13 are different from protocol-defined bands. For details,
see 3GPP TS 36.104.
GUI Value Range: 0~45589,64436~65535
Unit: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: No (And no impact on
the UE in idle mode)
UlEarfcnC Uplink Meaning: Indicates whether to set the UL EARFCN for the
fgInd EARFCN external E-UTRAN cell. If this parameter is set to NOT_CFG,
indicator the UL EARFCN is the DL EARFCN plus 18000 in FDD
mode and is the same as the DL EARFCN in TDD mode.
GUI Value Range: NOT_CFG(Not configure),
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None

ID Name Description
Actual Value Range: NOT_CFG, CFG
MML Default Value: NOT_CFG(Not configure)
Recommended Value: NOT_CFG(Not configure)
UlEarfcn Uplink Meaning: Indicates the UL EARFCN of the external
EARFCN E-UTRAN cell. For an FDD cell, if no UL EARFCN is
configured, the UL EARFCN equals the sum of the DL
EARFCN and 18000. For a TDD cell, the UL EARFCN is
calculated by using the following formula:
UL carrier frequency (MHz) = Lowest frequency of the UL
operating band + 0.1 x (UL EARFCN - Offset used to
calculate the UL EARFCN). For example, if the UL EARFCN
is 21100 in band 7 for a cell, the UL carrier frequency of the
cell is calculated as 2500 + 0.1 x (21100 - 20750) = 2535
MHz.
Band 1: UL EARFCN range: 18000 to 18599, lowest
frequency of the UL operating band: 1920;
frequency of the UL operating band: 1749.9;

ID Name Description
Among the preceding bands, band 1 to band 32 are FDD
bands, and other bands are TDD bands. In addition, band 32
and band 64 are non-protocol-defined bands, and band 11 and
band 13 are different from protocol-defined bands. For details,
see 3GPP TS 36.104.
GUI Value Range: 18000~45589,64436~65535
Unit: None
MML Default Value: 18000

ID Name Description
PhyCellId Physical Meaning: Indicates the physical cell ID of the external
cell ID E-UTRAN cell. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: None
Tac Tracking Meaning: Indicates the tracking area code (TAC) of the
area code external E-UTRAN cell. Two TAC values 0x0000(0) and
0xFFFE(65534) are reserved according to the protocol and
will not be used in future versions. Therefore, do not use 0 or
65534 as a TAC value in TAC planning or configuration.
Unit: None
CellName Cell name Meaning: Indicates the name of the external E-UTRAN cell.
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the EutranExternalCell MO, the
value of CellName is a string of a maximum of 99 characters.
The string cannot be all null characters or contain any of the
following characters:double quotation marks ("), commas (,),
three consecutive plus signs (+++), two or more consecutive

ID Name Description
blanks, and two or more consecutive percentage signs (%).
b) Add neighboring cells by running commands that used for adding intra-eNodeB
neighboring cells.
4.2 Script Preparation for Inter-Frequency Neighboring

Cells
Figure 4-2 shows the procedure for configuring an inter-frequency neighboring cell.
Figure 4-2 Procedure for configuring an inter-frequency neighboring cell
Configure an inter-frequency neighboring cell as follows:

1. Add an inter-frequency neighboring frequency by running the following command:
ADD EUTRANINTERNFREQ: LocalCellId=0, DlEarfcn=2850, UlEarfcnCfgInd=CFG,
UlEarfcn=20850,CellReselPriorityCfgInd=CFG,CellReselPriority=3,SpeedDependSPCfg
Ind=CFG,TReselEutranSfMedium=0DOT5_ENUM,TReselEutranSfHigh=0DOT75_EN

UM, MeasBandwidth=MBW75, QoffsetFreq=dB3, ThreshXhigh=2, ThreshXlow=30,

QRxlevmin=-63, PmaxCfgInd=CFG, Pmax=1,
PresenceAntennaPort1=BOOLEAN_TRUE
 The DL frequency of an E-UTRAN inter-frequency neighboring cell must be different from the DL
frequency of a local cell.
 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 8 E-UTRAN inter-frequency neighboring
frequencies.
Table 4-3 Inter-frequency neighboring cell parameters
ID Name Description
Unit: None
DlEarfcn Downlink Meaning: Indicates the DL EARFCN of the neighboring
EARFCN cell on the neighboring E-UTRAN frequency. The DL
EARFCN is calculated by using the following formula:
DL carrier frequency (MHz) = Lowest frequency of the
DL operating band + 0.1 x (DL EARFCN - Offset used
to calculate the DL EARFCN). For example, if the DL
EARFCN is 3100 in band 7 for a cell, the DL carrier
frequency of the cell is calculated as 2620 + 0.1 x (3100
- 2750) = 2655 MHz.

ID Name Description
frequency of the DL operating band: 1844.9;

ID Name Description
Among the preceding bands, band 1 to band 32 are
FDD bands, and other bands are TDD bands. In
addition, band 32 and band 64 are non-protocol-defined
bands, and band 11 and band 13 are different from
protocol-defined bands. For details, see 3GPP TS
36.104.
GUI Value Range: 0~45589,64436~65535
Unit: None
UlEarfcnCfgI Uplink Meaning: Indicates whether to set the UL EARFCN. If
nd EARFCN this parameter is set to NOT_CFG, the UL EARFCN is
configure the DL EARFCN plus 18000 in FDD mode and is the
indicator same as the DL EARFCN in TDD mode.
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None
UlEarfcn Uplink Meaning: Indicates the UL EARFCN of the neighboring
EARFCN cell on the neighboring E-UTRAN frequency. For an
FDD cell, if no UL EARFCN is configured, the UL
EARFCN equals the sum of the DL EARFCN and
18000. For a TDD cell, the UL EARFCN is calculated
by using the following formula:
UL carrier frequency (MHz) = Lowest frequency of the
UL operating band + 0.1 x (UL EARFCN - Offset used
to calculate the UL EARFCN). For example, if the UL
EARFCN is 21100 in band 7 for a cell, the UL carrier
frequency of the cell is calculated as 2500 + 0.1 x
(21100 - 20750) = 2535 MHz.

ID Name Description

ID Name Description
Among the preceding bands, band 1 to band 32 are
FDD bands, and other bands are TDD bands. In
addition, band 32 and band 64 are non-protocol-defined
bands, and band 11 and band 13 are different from
protocol-defined bands. For details, see 3GPP TS
36.104.
GUI Value Range: 18000~45589,64436~65535
Unit: None
CellReselPrio Inter frequency Meaning: Indicates whether to set the reselection
rityCfgInd cell resel priority of the neighboring E-UTRAN frequency. If the
priority value of this parameter is not specified, the UE does not
configure reselect to neighboring cells on the frequency.
indicator GUI Value Range: NOT_CFG(Not configure),
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: No
(Modifications on this parameter would affect cell

ID Name Description
reselection of the UE in idle mode.)
CellReselPrio Inter frequency Meaning: Indicates the cell reselection priority of the
rity cell resel neighboring E-UTRAN frequency. It is contained in
priority system information block type 5 (SIB5).
The UE decides whether to reselect a neighboring cell
on the frequency based on the value of this parameter
and the absolute priority of the serving cell.
If the value of this parameter is larger than the absolute
priority of the serving cell, the UE starts measurements
on neighboring cells on the frequency; then if the signal
quality of some neighboring cells meets the related
conditions, the UE starts cell reselection.
If the value of this parameter is smaller than the
absolute priority of the serving cell, the UE starts the
measurements only when the signal quality of the
serving cell is poor; then if the signal quality of some
neighboring cells meets the related conditions, the UE
starts cell reselection. Frequencies used for different
RATs must be assigned different cell reselection
priorities. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: None
Recommended Value: 1
Parameter Relationship: If CellReselPriorityCfgInd is
set to CFG, CellReselPriority must be set.
Impact on Radio Network Performance: A larger value
of this parameter leads to a higher probability of starting
measurements on cells on the neighboring E-UTRAN
frequency and also a higher probability of reselection to
a cell on the frequency.
EutranReselT EUTRAN Meaning: Indicates the time threshold for
ime reselection time inter-frequency cell reselection. A UE initiates a
reselection to the inter-frequency neighboring cell only
after the signal quality in the cell is better than that in
the serving cell for a period defined by this parameter
and, in addition, after the UE camps on the serving cell
for longer than 1s. This parameter is contained in SIB5.
Unit: s

ID Name Description
SpeedDepend Speed Meaning: Indicates whether to set the speed-dependent
SPCfgInd dependent resel scaling parameters related to cell reselection.
parameter If this parameter is set to NOT_CFG, speed-dependent
configuring cell reselections are not supported by default.
indicator
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None
TReselEutran Scaling factor Meaning: Indicates the scaling factor applied to the cell
SfMedium of treseleutra in reselection duration for medium-mobility UEs. This
medium parameter is delivered in SIB5. For details, see 3GPP
mobility state TS 36.331.
GUI Value Range: 0DOT25_ENUM(0.25),
0DOT5_ENUM(0.5), 0DOT75_ENUM(0.75),
1DOT0_ENUM(1.0)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0DOT25_ENUM,
0DOT5_ENUM, 0DOT75_ENUM, 1DOT0_ENUM
MML Default Value: 0DOT25_ENUM(0.25)
Parameter Relationship: If SpeedDependSPCfgInd is set
to CFG, TReselEutranSfMedium must be set.
Impact on Radio Network Performance: A smaller
value of this parameter results in a greater impact of the
UE mobility state on the cell reselection duration within
E-UTRAN, that is, results in a shorter duration. A larger
value leads to a smaller impact.
TReselEutran Scaling factor Meaning: Indicates the scaling factor applied to the cell

ID Name Description
SfHigh of treseleutra in reselection duration for high-mobility UEs. This
high mobility parameter is delivered in SIB5. For details, see 3GPP
state TS 36.331.
GUI Value Range: 0DOT25_ENUM(0.25),
0DOT5_ENUM(0.5), 0DOT75_ENUM(0.75),
1DOT0_ENUM(1.0)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 0DOT25_ENUM,
0DOT5_ENUM, 0DOT75_ENUM, 1DOT0_ENUM
MML Default Value: 0DOT25_ENUM(0.25)
Parameter Relationship: If SpeedDependSPCfgInd is set
to CFG, TReselEutranSfHigh must be set.
Impact on Radio Network Performance: A smaller
value of this parameter results in a greater impact of the
UE mobility state on the cell reselection duration within
E-UTRAN, that is, results in a shorter duration. A larger
value leads to a smaller impact.
MeasBandWi Measurement Meaning: Indicates the measurement bandwidth of the
dth bandwidth inter-frequency neighboring cell on the frequency. The
setting of this parameter depends on the bandwidth
configuration of the cell. In E-UTRAN, a cell
bandwidth is also expressed in units of resource blocks
(RBs). Cell bandwidths 1.4 MHz, 3 MHz, 5 MHz, 10
MHz, 15 MHz, and 20 MHz correspond to 6 RBs, 15
RBs, 25 RBs, 50 RBs, 75 RBs, and 100 RBs,
respectively.
GUI Value Range: MBW6(1.4M), MBW15(3M),
MBW25(5M), MBW50(10M), MBW75(15M),
MBW100(20M)
Unit: MHz
Actual Value Range: MBW6, MBW15, MBW25,
MBW50, MBW75, MBW100
QoffsetFreq Frequency Meaning: Indicates the frequency offset of the
offset neighboring cell on the frequency. It is delivered in
system information block type 5 (SIB5). It is used in the
evaluation for cell reselection and for the triggering and

ID Name Description
stopping of event A4.
dB-20(-20dB), dB-18(-18dB), dB-16(-16dB),
dB-14(-14dB), dB-12(-12dB), dB-10(-10dB),
dB22(22dB), dB24(24dB)
Unit: dB
dB8, dB10, dB12, dB14, dB16, dB18, dB20, dB22,
dB24
Parameter Relationship: Not involved
of this parameter leads to a lower probability of
reselection to a neighboring cell on the frequency.
ThreshXhigh Inter frequency Meaning: Indicates the RX level required for a
high priority neighboring cell on the frequency to become a
threshold candidate for reselection if the priority of the frequency
is higher than that of the serving frequency. After
measurements are started for neighboring cells on the
frequency, the UE reselects to a neighboring cell on the
frequency only if the RX level of the cell is better than
the value specified by this parameter for a
time-to-trigger. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: 2dB
Actual Value Range: 0~62, step:2
Impact on Radio Network Performance: With other
conditions unchanged, a larger value of this parameter
leads to a lower probability of reselection to the cell on
the higher-priority frequency, and a smaller value of

ID Name Description
this parameter leads to a higher probability.
ThreshXlow Inter frequency Meaning: Indicates the minimum RX level required for
lower priority a neighboring cell on the frequency to become a
threshold candidate for reselection if the priority of the frequency
is lower than that of the serving frequency. After
frequency, the UE reselects to a neighboring cell on the
frequency only if the RX level of the serving cell is
lower than a specified threshold and that of the cell is
higher than the value specified by this parameter for a
Unit: 2dB
leads to a lower probability of reselection to a
neighboring cell on the lower-priority E-UTRAN
frequency, and a smaller value of this parameter leads to
a higher probability.
QRxLevMin Minimum Meaning: Indicates the RX level required for a
required RX neighboring cell on the frequency to become a suitable
level cell for selection. It is included in criteria S and used in
the evaluation for cell selection. During the evaluation
for cell reselection, the UE performs the following
calculation: Srxlev = Measured RSRP value of a
neighboring cell on the frequency - Value of this
parameter - Compensated power. If Srxlev for a cell is
better than a threshold for a time-to-trigger, reselection
to the cell is started. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.304.
GUI Value Range: -70~-22
Unit: 2dBm
Actual Value Range: -140~-44, step:2
MML Default Value: -64
Recommended Value: -64
Parameter Relationship: A larger value of this
parameter leads to a lower probability of a cell meeting
criteria S and becoming a suitable cell for cell selection.
A smaller value of this parameter leads to a higher
probability. Set this parameter properly so that the
selected cell can provide signals that meet the quality

ID Name Description
requirement of basic services.
of this parameter leads to a lower probability of a
neighboring cell on the frequency meeting criteria S and
becoming a suitable cell for selection. A smaller value
of this parameter leads to a higher probability. Set this
parameter properly so that the selected cell can provide
signals that meet the quality requirement of basic
services.
PmaxCfgInd PMAX Meaning: Indicates whether to set the maximum power
configure that the UE can apply to transmission on the
indicator neighboring E-UTRAN frequency. If the value of this
parameter is not specified, the maximum power is
subject to the UE capability. For details, see 3GPP TS
36.101.
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None
Pmax PMAX Meaning: Indicates the maximum power that the UE
can apply to transmission on the neighboring
E-UTRAN frequency. It is used in criteria S to calculate
the compensated power. If the value of this parameter is
not specified, the maximum power is subject to the UE
capability. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.101.
GUI Value Range: -30~33
Unit: dBm
Actual Value Range: -30~33
Parameter Relationship: If PmaxCfgInd is set to CFG,
Pmax must be set.

ID Name Description
NeighCellCo Neighbor cell Meaning: Indicates the configuration information about
nfig config the intra-frequency neighboring cell of the serving cell.
BitString00: Indicates that certain neighboring cells
have the same MBSFN subframe.
BitString01: Indicates that all neighboring cells have the
same MBSFN subframe.
BitString10: Indicates that all neighboring cells have
mutually different MBSFN subframes.
BitString11: Indicates that the serving TDD cells have
neighboring cells of different UL-DL configurations.
GUI Value Range: BitString00(00), BitString01(01),
BitString10(10), BitString11(11)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: BitString00, BitString01,
BitString10, BitString11
MML Default Value: BitString01(01)
Recommended Value: BitString01(01)
PresenceAnte Presence Meaning: Indicates whether all inter-frequency
nnaPort1 antenna port1 neighboring cells on this frequency are configured with
at least two antenna ports.
Set this parameter to TRUE if all inter-frequency
neighboring cells on this frequency are configured with
at least two antenna ports.
Set this parameter to FALSE if one inter-frequency
neighboring cell on this frequency is configured with
only one antenna port.
GUI Value Range: BOOLEAN_FALSE(False),
BOOLEAN_TRUE(True)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: BOOLEAN_FALSE,
BOOLEAN_TRUE
MML Default Value: BOOLEAN_FALSE(False)
Recommended Value: BOOLEAN_FALSE(False)
InterFreqHoE Inter-Freq HO Meaning: Indicates the event to trigger inter-frequency
ventType trigger Event handovers. This parameter can be set to EventA3,

ID Name Description
Type EventA4, or EventA5. If the neighboring E-UTRAN
frequency and the serving frequency are in the same
frequency band, event A3 is recommended as it
provides better handover performance in this situation.
If the neighboring E-UTRAN frequency and the serving
frequency are in different frequency bands, event A4 is
used. Event A5 is not applied in the current version and
the parameter setting is reserved for future extension.
GUI Value Range: EventA3(EventA3),
EventA4(EventA4), EventA5(EventA5)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: EventA3, EventA4, EventA5
MML Default Value: EventA4(EventA4)
Recommended Value: If the neighboring E-UTRAN
frequency and the serving frequency are in the same
frequency band, the value EventA3 is recommended.
If the neighboring E-UTRAN frequency and the serving
frequency are in different frequency bands, the value
EventA4 is recommended.
Impact on Radio Network Performance: Setting this
parameter to EventA3 improves the performance of
handovers to intra-band inter-frequency neighboring
cells in terms of timeliness and interference. Setting this
parameter to EventA4 reduces the number of inter-band
inter-frequency handovers.
ThreshXhigh Inter frequency Meaning: Indicates the RSRQ-based minimum RX level
Q high priority required for a neighboring cell on the frequency to
RSRQ become a candidate for reselection if the RSRQ-based
threshold priority of the frequency is higher than that of the
serving frequency.
After measurements are started for neighboring cells on
the neighboring E-UTRAN frequency, the UE reselects
to a neighboring cell on the frequency only if the
RSRQ-based RX level of the cell is higher than the
value specified by this parameter for a time-to-trigger.
Unit: dB

ID Name Description
neighboring cell on the higher-priority E-UTRAN
ThreshXlow Inter frequency Meaning: Indicates the RSRQ-based minimum RX level
Q low priority required for a neighboring cell on the frequency to
RSRQ become a candidate for reselection if the RSRQ-based
threshold priority of the frequency is lower than that of the
serving frequency.
After measurements are started for neighboring cells on
a frequency in the GERAN carrier frequency group, the
UE reselects to a neighboring cell on the frequency only
if the RSRQ-based RX level of the serving cell is lower
than a specified threshold and that of the cell is higher
than the value specified by this parameter for a
Unit: dB
neighboring cell on the lower-priority E-UTRAN
QqualMinCfg Minimum RX Meaning: Indicates whether to set the minimum
Ind signal quality required RX level.
configuration GUI Value Range: NOT_CFG(Not configure),
indicator CFG(Configure)
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: If QqualMinCfgInd is set to
CFG, this parameter must be set.
If QqualMinCfgInd is set to NOT_CFG, this parameter
does not need to be set.

ID Name Description
QqualMin Minimum RX Meaning: Indicates the minimum RX level of an
signal quality inter-frequency neighboring cell, which is required for it
to become a candidate for cell reselection. It determines
the probability of triggering cell reselection to
inter-frequency neighboring cells on the frequency. The
value of this parameter is contained in SIB5. For details,
see 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: dB
Actual Value Range: -34~-3
of this parameter leads to lower probabilities of the cell
meeting criterion S and becoming a suitable cell
selected by a UE. A smaller value of this parameter
leads to higher probabilities. Set this parameter properly
so that the selected cell can provide signals that meet
the quality requirement of basic services.
2. If the inter-frequency neighboring cells are served by different eNodeBs, add an external
cell.
If the inter-frequency neighboring cells are served by the same eNodeB, go to step 3. Add an
external cell by running commands that used for adding an external cell in section 4.1 Script
Preparation for Intra-Frequency Neighboring Cells.
If the external cell is in RAN sharing with common carrier, add the public land mobile
network (PLMN) list of corresponding external E-UTRAN cells.
3. Add an inter-frequency neighboring cell by running the following command:
ADD EUTRANINTERFREQNCELL: LocalCellId=0, Mcc="460", Mnc="20",
eNodeBId=2, CellId=2, CellIndividualOffset=dB3, CellQoffset=dB4,
NoHoFlag=PERMIT_HO_ENUM, NoRmvFlag=FORBID_RMV_ENUM

 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 64 E-UTRAN inter-frequency neighboring cells.
 When inter-frequency neighboring cells and local cells are served by different eNodeBs, the
corresponding external E-UTRAN cells must be configured in advance.
 The frequency of an external cell required by E-UTRAN inter-frequency neighboring cells must be
different from that of a local cell.
 The frequencies of external cells required by E-UTRAN inter-frequency neighboring cells must be
configured in the E-UTRAN inter-frequencies.
Table 4-4 Inter-frequency neighboring cell parameters
ID Name Description
LocalCellId Local cell Meaning: Indicates the cell ID of the local cell. It uniquely
ID identifies a cell within an eNodeB.
Unit: None
country E-UTRAN neighboring cell.
Unit: None
network E-UTRAN neighboring cell.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
eNodeBId eNodeB ID Meaning: Indicates the eNodeB identity of the
inter-frequency neighboring cell. It uniquely identifies an
eNodeB within a PLMN. The 28-bit E-UTRAN cell
identity is comprised of the cell identity and the eNodeB
identity (represented by the most significant 20 bits). The
cell global identity (CGI) of an E-UTRAN cell is
Unit: None
CellId Cell ID Meaning: Indicates the cell ID of the neighboring
E-UTRAN cell. The combination of this parameter and
the eNodeB ID forms the E-UTRAN cell identity. The
combination of the E-UTRAN cell identity and the PLMN
identity forms the ECGI. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.413.
Unit: None
CellIndividual Cell Meaning: Indicates the cell-specific offset between the
Offset individual serving cell and the inter-frequency neighboring cell. A
offset larger value of this parameter results in a higher
probability of reporting inter-frequency measurement
events. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
dB-20(-20dB), dB-18(-18dB), dB-16(-16dB),

ID Name Description
dB-2(-2dB), dB-1(-1dB), dB0(0dB), dB1(1dB),
dB24(24dB)
Unit: dB
Actual Value Range: dB-24, dB-22, dB-20, dB-18, dB-16,
dB-2, dB-1, dB0, dB1, dB2, dB3, dB4, dB5, dB6, dB8,
dB10, dB12, dB14, dB16, dB18, dB20, dB22, dB24
Parameter Relationship: The smaller the value of this
parameter, the less probable that the UE camps on the
neighboring cell during reselection. The larger the value
of this parameter, the more probable that the UE camps on
the neighboring cell.
this parameter results in lower probabilities of triggering
event A4 and therefore performing handovers. A smaller
value of this parameter results in an opposite effect.
CellQoffset Cell offset Meaning: Indicates the cell specific offset between the
serving cell and the inter-frequency neighboring cell. A
larger the value of this parameter results in a lower
probability of cell reselections. This parameter is
contained in SIB5. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
dB-20(-20dB), dB-18(-18dB), dB-16(-16dB),
dB-2(-2dB), dB-1(-1dB), dB0(0dB), dB1(1dB),
dB24(24dB)
Unit: dB
Actual Value Range: dB-24, dB-22, dB-20, dB-18, dB-16,
dB-2, dB-1, dB0, dB1, dB2, dB3, dB4, dB5, dB6, dB8,
dB10, dB12, dB14, dB16, dB18, dB20, dB22, dB24
Impact on Radio Network Performance: Increasing the

ID Name Description
value of this parameter causes the cell edge to move
towards the neighboring cell, which leads to a lower
probability of cell reselection to the neighboring cell.
Decreasing the value of this parameter leads to an
opposite effect.
NoHoFlag No Meaning: Indicates whether handovers of UEs to the
handover neighboring cell are prohibited.
indicator GUI Value Range: PERMIT_HO_ENUM(Permit Ho),
Unit: None
FORBID_HO_ENUM
Remove), FORBID_RMV_ENUM(Forbid ANR Remove)
Unit: None
FORBID_RMV_ENUM
ANR Remove)
ANR Remove)
BlindHoPriorit Blind Meaning: Indicates the priority of the neighboring cell
y handover during blind handovers. Blind handover is a process in
Priority which the eNodeB instructs a UE to hand over to a
specified neighboring cell without measurements. There
are 32 priorities in total. The priority has a positive
correlation with the value of this parameter. The value 0
indicates that blind handover is prohibited. Values 17 to
32 are designated for frequency-priority-based handover,
and values 1 to 16 are designated for other handover.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
LocalCellName Local cell Meaning: Indicates the name of the local cell.
name GUI Value Range: 0~99 characters
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the EutranInterFreqNCell MO,
the value of LocalCellName is a string of a maximum of
99 characters. The string cannot be all null characters or
contain any of the following characters:double quotation
marks ("), commas (,), semicolons (;), equal signs (=),
single quotation marks ('), three consecutive plus signs
(+++), two or more consecutive blanks, and two or more
consecutive percentage signs (%).
NeighbourCell Neighbour Meaning: Indicates the name of the inter-frequency
Name cell name neighboring cell.
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the EutranInterFreqNCell MO,
the value of NeighbourCellName is a string of a maximum
of 99 characters. The string cannot be all null characters or

4.3 Script Preparation for Inter-RAT Neighboring Cells

4.3.1 UTRAN (UMTS/TD-SCDMA)
Figure 4-3 shows the procedure for configuring a UTRAN inter-RAT neighboring cell.
Figure 4-3 Procedure for configuring a UTRAN inter-RAT neighboring cell
Configure a UTRAN inter-RAT neighboring cell as follows:

1. Add a UTRAN neighboring frequency by running the following command:
ADD UTRANNFREQ: LocalCellId=0, UtranDlArfcn=9700,
UtranFddTddType=UTRAN_FDD, UtranUlArfcnCfgInd=NOT_CFG,
CellReselPriorityCfgInd=NOT_CFG, OffsetFreq=1, QRxLevMin=-49, ThreshXHigh=2,
ThreshXLow=4
 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 16 E-UTRAN neighboring frequencies.

 The frequency division duplex (FDD) or time division duplex (TDD) mode in a UTRAN system
must be the same as that in local cells.
 The value of ThreshXHigh cannot be greater than the value of ThreshXLow.
Table 4-5 Parameters for adding a UTRAN neighboring frequency
ID Name Description

ID Name Description
Unit: None
UtranDlArfcn Downlink Meaning: Indicates the DL UARFCN of the neighboring
UARFCN cell on the UTRAN frequency. The UARFCN range in
each FDD frequency band is shown as follows:
Band 1:
Normal UARFCNs: [10562-10838]
Special UARFCNs: none
Band 2:
Special UARFCNs:
(412,437,462,487,512,537,562,587,612,637,662,687)
Band 3:
Band 4:
Special UARFCNs: (1887, 1912, 1937, 1962, 1987, 2012,
2037, 2062, 2087)
Band 5:
Special UARFCNs: (1007, 1012, 1032, 1037, 1062, 1087)
Band 6:
Special UARFCNs: (1037, 1062)
Band 7:
Special UARFCNs: (2587, 2612, 2637, 2662, 2687, 2712,
2737, 2762, 2787, 2812, 2837, 2862, 2887, 2912)
Band 8:
Band 9:
The UARFCN range in each TDD frequency band is

ID Name Description
shown as follows:
Band 1:
Normal UARFCNs: [9500-9600] and [10050-10125]
Band 2:
Band 3:
Band 4:
Special UARFCNs: (2112, 2137, 2162, 2187, 2212, 2237,
2262, 2287, 2312, 2337)
Band 5:
Band 6:
For details, see 3GPP TS 25.104 and 3GPP TS 25.105.
Unit: None
UtranVersion UTRAN Meaning: Indicates the working mode supported by the
version UTRAN in the current UARFCN.
GUI Value Range: R99, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: R99, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA
MML Default Value: HSUPA
Recommended Value: HSUPA

ID Name Description
UtranFddTddT UTRAN Meaning: Indicates the TDD/FDD mode of the inter-RAT
ype cell type UTRAN.
indicator GUI Value Range: UTRAN_FDD, UTRAN_TDD
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: UTRAN_FDD, UTRAN_TDD
MML Default Value: UTRAN_FDD
Recommended Value: UTRAN_FDD
UtranUlArfcnC Uplink Meaning: Indicates whether to set the UL UARFCN of the
fgInd UARFCN cell on the UTRAN frequency. If the value of this
indicator parameter is not specified, the default UL UARFCN is
used. For a UTRAN FDD cell, the way to calculate the
default UL UARFCN varies depending on whether the DL
frequency is a normal or special one.
The default UL UARFCN is calculated as follows if the
DL frequency is a normal one:
Band 1: UL UARFCN = DL UARFCN - 950;
DL frequency is a special one:
For a TDD UTRAN cell, the UL UARFCN is the same as
the DL UARFCN. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.104 and
25.105.
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None

ID Name Description
UtranUlArfcn Uplink Meaning: Indicates the UL UARFCN of the neighboring
UARFCN cell on the UTRAN frequency. The UARFCN range in
each FDD frequency band is shown as follows:
Band 1:
Band 2:
Special UARFCNs: (12, 37, 62, 87, 112, 137, 162, 187,
212, 237, 262, 287)
Band 3:
Band 4:
Special UARFCNs: (1662, 1687, 1712, 1737, 1762, 1787,
1812, 1837, 1862)
Band 5:
Special UARFCNs: (782, 787, 807, 812, 837, 862)
Band 6:
Band 7:
Special UARFCNs: (2362, 2387, 2412, 2437, 2462, 2487,
2512, 2537, 2562, 2587, 2612, 2637, 2662, 2687)
Band 8:
Band 9:
shown as follows:

ID Name Description
Band 1:
Band 2:
Band 3:
Band 4:
Special UARFCNs: (2112, 2137, 2162, 2187, 2212, 2237,
2262, 2287, 2312, 2337)
Band 5:
Band 6:
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: 1. If UtranUlArfcnCfgInd is set to
CFG, UtranUlArfcn must be set.
2. The DL UARFCN and UL UARFCN must be in the
same frequency band.
CellReselPriorit Reselectio Meaning: Indicates whether to set the priority of a cell
yCfgInd n priority assigned with the UARFCN used in cell reselection to
configure UTRAN.
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None

ID Name Description
CellReselPriorit Cell Meaning: The UE decides whether to reselect a
y reselection neighboring cell on the UTRAN frequency based on the
priority value of this parameter and the absolute priority of the
serving cell.
priority of the serving cell, the UE starts measurements on
neighboring cells on the UTRAN frequency; then if the
signal quality of some neighboring cells meets the related
conditions, the UE starts cell reselection.
If the value of this parameter is smaller than the absolute
priority of the serving cell, the UE starts the measurements
only when the signal quality of the serving cell is poor;
then if the signal quality of some neighboring cells meets
the related conditions, the UE starts cell reselection.
Frequencies used for different RATs must be assigned
different cell reselection priorities. For details, see 3GPP
TS 36.331.
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: If CellReselPriorityCfgInd is set
to CFG, CellReselPriority must be set.
this parameter leads to a higher probability of starting
measurements on neighboring cells on the UTRAN
frequency and also a higher probability of reselection to a
neighboring cell on the frequency.
PmaxUtran PMAX Meaning: Indicates the maximum power that the UE can
apply to transmission on the UTRAN frequency. It is used
in criteria S to calculate the compensated power. For
details, see 3GPP TS 25.104.
Unit: dBm

ID Name Description
OffsetFreq Frequency Meaning: Indicates the frequency offset of the cell on the
offset UTRAN frequency. It determines the probability of
triggering measurement reports for event B1. For details,
see 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: dB
Impact on Radio Network Performance: The entering
condition of event B1 is as follows: Mn + Ofn - Hys >
Thresh. Where, Mn is the measurement value of
neighboring cells, Ofn is the frequency-specific offset of
the neighboring cell. Thresh is the threshold for event B1.
Hys is the hysteresis for event B1.
A smaller value of Ofn results in a lower probability of
triggering an event B1. This may delay the handover and
affect the user experience. A larger value of Ofn leads to a
higher probability of triggering an event B1, which may
cause handover decision errors and ping-pong handovers.
Qqualmin Minimum Meaning: Indicates the minimum quality level required for
required a cell on the UTRAN frequency to become a candidate for
quality reselection. This parameter is applied only to reselection
level to UTRAN FDD cells. A neighboring cell on the UTRAN
frequency can become a candidate for reselection only
when the signal quality of the cell is better than the value
of this parameter.
Unit: dB
Parameter Relationship: Qqualmin must be set if
UtranFddTddType is set to UTRAN_FDD.
this parameter leads to a lower probability of the UTRAN
FDD cell to meet criterion S and become a suitable cell
selected by a UE. A smaller value of this parameter results
in a higher probability. Set this parameter properly so that

ID Name Description
the selected cell can provide signals that meet the quality
required neighboring cell on the UTRAN frequency to become a
RX level candidate for selection. It is included in criteria S and used
in the evaluation for cell selection. During the evaluation
for cell reselection, the UE performs the following
calculation: Srxlev = Measured RSRP value of a
neighboring cell on the frequency - Value of this
parameter - Compensated power. If Srxlev for a
neighboring cell is better than a threshold for a
time-to-trigger, reselection to the cell is started. For
Unit: 2dBm
this parameter leads to a lower probability of the UTRAN
cell to meet criterion S and become a suitable cell selected
by a UE. A smaller value of this parameter results in a
higher probability. Set this parameter properly so that the
ThreshXHigh UTRAN Meaning: Indicates the minimum RX level required for a
high neighboring cell on the UTRAN frequency to become a
priority candidate for reselection if the priority of the frequency is
threshold higher than that of the serving frequency. After
UTRAN frequency, the UE reselects to a neighboring cell
on the frequency only if the RX level of the cell is higher
Unit: 2dB

ID Name Description
leads to a lower probability of reselection to a neighboring
cell on the higher-priority UTRAN frequency, and a
smaller value of this parameter leads to a higher
probability.
ThreshXLow UTRAN Meaning: Indicates the minimum RX level required for a
lower neighboring cell on the UTRAN frequency to become a
priority candidate for reselection if the priority of the frequency is
threshold lower than that of the serving frequency. After
UTRAN frequency, the UE reselects to a neighboring cell
on the frequency only if the RX level of the serving cell is
Unit: 2dB
cell on the lower-priority UTRAN frequency, and a
probability.
ThreshXHighQ UTRAN Meaning: Indicates the RSRQ-based minimum RX level
high required for a neighboring cell on the frequency to become
priority a candidate for reselection if the RSRQ-based priority of
RSRQ the frequency is higher than that of the serving frequency.
threshold After measurements are started for neighboring cells on
the UTRAN frequency, the UE reselects to a neighboring
cell on the frequency only if the RSRQ-based RX level of
the cell is higher than the value specified by this parameter
for a time-to-trigger. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: dB
Parameter Relationship: ThreshXHighQ must be set if

ID Name Description
probability.
ThreshXLowQ UTRAN Meaning: Indicates the RSRQ-based minimum RX level
low required for a neighboring cell on the frequency to become
priority a candidate for reselection if the RSRQ-based priority of
RSRQ the frequency is lower than that of the serving frequency.
threshold After measurements are started for neighboring cells on
the frequency, the UE reselects to a cell on the frequency
only if the RSRQ-based RX level of the serving cell is
Unit: dB
Parameter Relationship: ThreshXLowQ must be set if
probability.
PsPriority PS service Meaning: Indicates the priority of the UTRAN frequency
priority for carrying PS services handed over from the local
E-UTRAN cell. The priorities of all neighboring UTRAN
frequencies constitute a priority hierarchy for PS services.
GUI Value Range: LOW_PRIORITY(Low Priority),
HIGH_PRIORITY(High Priority)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: LOW_PRIORITY,
HIGH_PRIORITY
MML Default Value: HIGH_PRIORITY(High Priority)
Recommended Value: HIGH_PRIORITY(High Priority)

ID Name Description
CsPriority CS service Meaning: Indicates the priority of the UTRAN frequency
priority for carrying CS services handed over from the local
E-UTRAN cell. The priorities of all neighboring UTRAN
frequencies constitute a priority hierarchy for CS services.
GUI Value Range: LOW_PRIORITY(Low Priority),
HIGH_PRIORITY(High Priority)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: LOW_PRIORITY,
HIGH_PRIORITY
MML Default Value: HIGH_PRIORITY(High Priority)
Recommended Value: HIGH_PRIORITY(High Priority)
2. Add a UTRAN external cell by running the following command:

ADD UTRANEXTERNALCELL: Mcc="460", Mnc="20", UtranCellId=126,
UtranFddTddType=UTRAN_TDD, UtranDlArfcn=9700,
UtranUlArfcnCfgInd=NOT_CFG, RncId=48, RacCfgInd=NOT_CFG,
PScrambCode=124, Lac=33
 Uplink (UL) and DL frequencies must be in the same frequency band.

 The new frequency and scrambling code for an external cell must be different from existing ones.
 Location area codes cannot be configured as 0000 or FFFE.
 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 768 external E-UTRAN cells.
Table 4-6 Parameters for adding a UTRAN external cell
ID Name Description
country external UTRAN cell.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
network external UTRAN cell.
Unit: None
UtranCellId UTRAN Meaning: Indicates the ID of the external UTRAN cell. It
cell ID uniquely identifies a UTRAN cell within a PLMN.
Unit: None
UtranFddTddT UTRAN Meaning: Indicates the type of the UTRAN cell.
ype cell type GUI Value Range: UTRAN_FDD, UTRAN_TDD
indicator
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: UTRAN_FDD, UTRAN_TDD
MML Default Value: UTRAN_FDD
Recommended Value: UTRAN_FDD
UtranDlArfcn Downlink Meaning: Indicates the DL UARFCN of the external
UARFCN UTRAN cell. The UARFCN range in each FDD

ID Name Description
frequency band is shown as follows:
Band 1:
Band 2:
Special UARFCNs:
(412,437,462,487,512,537,562,587,612,637,662,687)
Band 3:
Band 4:
Special UARFCNs: (1887, 1912, 1937, 1962, 1987, 2012,
2037, 2062, 2087)
Band 5:
Special UARFCNs: (1007, 1012, 1032, 1037, 1062, 1087)
Band 6:
Band 7:
Special UARFCNs: (2587, 2612, 2637, 2662, 2687, 2712,
2737, 2762, 2787, 2812, 2837, 2862, 2887, 2912)
Band 8:
Band 9:
shown as follows:
Band 1:
Band 2:
Band 3:

ID Name Description
Band 4:
Special UARFCNs: (2112, 2137, 2162, 2187, 2212, 2237,
2262, 2287, 2312, 2337)
Band 5:
Band 6:
Unit: None
UtranUlArfcnC Uplink Meaning: Indicates whether to set the UL UARFCN for
fgInd UARFCN the external UTRAN cell. If the value of this parameter is
configure not specified, the default DL UARFCN is used. For a
indicator UTRAN FDD cell, the way to calculate the default UL
UARFCN varies depending on whether the DL frequency
is a normal or special one.
DL frequency is a normal one:
DL frequency is a special one:

ID Name Description
For a TDD UTRAN cell, the UL UARFCN is the same as
the DL UARFCN. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.104 and
3GPP TS 25.105.
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: When UtranUlArfcnCfgInd is set
to CFG, UtranUlArfcn must be set.
If UtranUlArfcnCfgInd is set to NOT_CFG, UtranUlArfcn
does not need to be configured.
UtranUlArfcn Uplink Meaning: Indicates the UL UARFCN of the external
UARFCN UTRAN cell. The UARFCN range in each FDD
frequency band is shown as follows:
Band 1:
Band 2:
Special UARFCNs: (12, 37, 62, 87, 112, 137, 162, 187,
212, 237, 262, 287)
Band 3:
Band 4:
Special UARFCNs: (1662, 1687, 1712, 1737, 1762, 1787,
1812, 1837, 1862)
Band 5:
Special UARFCNs: (782, 787, 807, 812, 837, 862)
Band 6:

ID Name Description
Band 7:
Special UARFCNs: (2362, 2387, 2412, 2437, 2462, 2487,
2512, 2537, 2562, 2587, 2612, 2637, 2662, 2687)
Band 8:
Band 9:
shown as follows:
Band 1:
Band 2:
Band 3:
Band 4:
Special UARFCNs: (2112, 2137, 2162, 2187, 2212, 2237,
2262, 2287, 2312, 2337)
Band 5:
Band 6:
Unit: None

ID Name Description
RncId RNC ID Meaning: This parameter will be removed in the later
versions. In this version, the setting of this parameter is
still synchronized between the M2000 and the eNodeB,
but it is no longer used internally. Therefore, avoid using
this parameter.
Unit: None
RacCfgInd Routing Meaning: Indicates whether to set the routing area code
area code (RAC) of the external UTRAN cell. This parameter must
configure be set to CFG if the external UTRAN cell supports packet
indicator switched (PS) services.
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None
Rac Routing Meaning: Indicates the routing area code.
area code GUI Value Range: 0~255
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: If RacCfgInd is set to CFG, this
parameter must be set.
PScrambCode Primary Meaning: Indicates the primary DL scrambles of the
scrambling external UTRAN cell. For details, see 3GPP TS 25.331.
code GUI Value Range: 0~511

ID Name Description
Unit: None
Lac Location Meaning: Indicates the LAC of the external UTRAN cell.
area code GUI Value Range: 1~65533,65535
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: 1~65533,65535
CellName Cell name Meaning: Indicates the name of the external UTRAN cell.
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the UtranExternalCell MO, the
value of CellName is a string of a maximum of 99
characters. The string cannot be all null characters or
CsPsHOInd CS and PS Meaning: Indicates whether the external UTRAN cell
handover supports single radio voice call continuity (SRVCC) for
indicator both CS and PS services. If this parameter is set to
BOOLEAN_FALSE, the cell supports only SRVCC for
CS services.
GUI Value Range: BOOLEAN_FALSE(False),
BOOLEAN_TRUE(True)
Unit: None

ID Name Description
Actual Value Range: BOOLEAN_FALSE,
BOOLEAN_TRUE
MML Default Value: BOOLEAN_FALSE(False)
Recommended Value: BOOLEAN_FALSE(False)
country external UTRAN cell.
Unit: None
3. Add a UTRAN neighboring cell by running the following command:

ADD UTRANNCELL: LocalCellId=0, Mcc="460", Mnc="20", UtranCellId=126
 The frequency of the external cell required by UTRAN inter-RAT neighboring cells must be
included in UTRAN frequencies.
 The external cell corresponding to the UTRAN neighboring cell relationship must be configured in
advance.
 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 64 UTRAN neighboring cells.
 When the blind handover priority is a non-zero value, no other values can be configured for the local
cell.
Table 4-7 Parameters for adding a UTRAN inter-RAT neighboring cell
ID Name Description
LocalCellId Local cell ID Meaning: Indicates the cell ID of the local cell. It uniquely
identifies a cell within an eNodeB.
GUI value range: 0~11

ID Name Description
Unit: None
Actual value range: 0~11
MML Default value: None
Recommended value: None
country code neighboring UTRAN cell.
Unit: None
network code neighboring UTRAN cell.
Unit: None
UtranCellId UTRAN cell Meaning: Indicates the UTRAN cell ID. It uniquely
ID identifies a cell within a PLMN.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
NoHoFlag No handover Meaning: Indicates whether to allow handover of UEs to
indicator the neighboring cell that is determined by the neighboring
relation.
GUI Value Range: PERMIT_HO_ENUM(Permit Ho),
Unit: None
FORBID_HO_ENUM
Unit: None
FORBID_RMV_ENUM
ANR Remove)
ANR Remove)
BlindHoPrio Blind Meaning: Indicates the priority of the neighboring cell
rity handover during blind handovers. Blind handover is a process in
priority which the eNodeB instructs a UE to hand over to a
specified neighboring cell. There are 32 priorities
altogether. The priority has a positive correlation with the
value of this parameter. Note that the value 0 indicates
that blind handovers to the neighboring cell are not
allowed.

ID Name Description
Unit: None
LocalCellNa Local cell Meaning: Indicates the name of the local cell.
me name GUI Value Range: 0~99 characters
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the UtranNCell MO, the value
of LocalCellName is a string of a maximum of 99
NeighbourC Neighbour cell Meaning: Indicates the name of the UTRAN neighboring
ellName name cell.
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the UtranNCell MO, the value
of NeighbourCellName is a string of a maximum of 99

4.3.2 GERAN (GSM/GPRS/EDGE)

Figure 4-4 shows the procedure for configuring a GSM/EDGE radio access network (GERAN)
inter-RAT neighboring cell.
Figure 4-4 Procedure for configuring a GERAN inter-RAT neighboring cell
1. Add a GERAN neighboring frequency group by running the following command:

ADD GERANNFREQGROUP: LocalCellId=0, BcchGroupId=1, GeranVersion=GSM,
StartingArfcn=0, BandIndicator=GSM_pcs1900, CellReselPriorityCfgInd=CFG,
CellReselPriority=3, PmaxGeranCfgInd=CFG
 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 16 GERAN neighboring frequency groups.
Table 4-8 Parameters for adding a GERAN neighboring frequency group
ID Name Description

ID Name Description
Unit: None
BcchGroupId BCCH Meaning: Indicates a GERAN carrier frequency group. In
group ID the cell reselection procedure, the GERAN carrier
frequencies are organized in groups and the cell
reselection parameters are provided per group of GERAN
carrier frequencies.
Unit: None
GeranVersion GERAN Meaning: Indicates the standard that is supported by the
version current carrier frequency group.
GUI Value Range: GSM, GPRS, EDGE
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: GSM, GPRS, EDGE
StartingArfcn Starting Meaning: Indicates the first ARFCN value in the GERAN
ARFCN carrier frequency group. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
BandIndicator Band Meaning: Indicates the GERAN band indicator. If the
indicator GERAN ARFCN is a value in the range of 512 to 810, the
value of this parameter is used to indicate whether the
GERAN frequency is in the 1800 MHz band or the 1900
MHz band. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
GUI Value Range: GSM_dcs1800, GSM_pcs1900
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: GSM_dcs1800, GSM_pcs1900
CellReselPriori Cell Meaning: Indicates whether to set the reselection priority
tyCfgInd reselection of the frequencies in the GERAN carrier frequency group.
priority If the value of this parameter is not specified, the UE does
configure not reselect to neighboring cells on the frequencies in the
indicator GERAN carrier frequency group.
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None
CellReselPriori Cell Meaning: Indicates the cell reselection priority of the
ty reselection GERAN carrier frequency group. It is contained in system
priority information block type 7 (SIB7). The UE decides whether
to reselect a neighboring cell on a frequency in the
GERAN carrier frequency group based on the value of
this parameter and the absolute priority of the serving cell.
priority of the serving cell, the UE starts measurements on
neighboring cells on the frequencies in the GERAN
carrier frequency group; then if the signal quality of some
neighboring cells meets the related conditions, the UE
starts cell reselection. If the value of this parameter is
smaller than the absolute priority of the serving cell, the
UE starts the measurements only when the signal quality
of the serving cell is poor; then if the signal quality of

ID Name Description
some neighboring cells meets the related conditions, the
UE starts cell reselection. Frequencies used for different
RATs must be assigned different cell reselection
priorities. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: If CellReselPriorityCfgInd is set
to CFG, CellReselPriority must be set.
this parameter indicates a higher probability of a UE
camping on the cell on a frequency in the GERAN carrier
frequency group, and a smaller value indicates a lower
probability.
PmaxGeranCfg PMAX Meaning: Indicates whether to set the maximum power
Ind configure that the UE can apply to transmission on a frequency in
indicator the GERAN carrier frequency group. It is used in criteria
S to calculate the compensated power. For details, see
3GPP TS 36.104.
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: If PmaxGeranCfgInd is set to
CFG, PmaxGeran must be set.
If PmaxGeranCfgInd is set to NOT_CFG, PmaxGeran
PmaxGeran PMAX Meaning: Indicates the maximum power that the UE can
apply to transmission on a frequency in the GERAN
carrier frequency group. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: dBm

ID Name Description
Parameter Relationship: If PmaxGeranCfgInd is set to
CFG, PmaxGeran must be set.
If PmaxGeranCfgInd is set to NOT_CFG, PmaxGeran
required neighboring cell on a frequency in the GERAN carrier
RX level frequency group to become a candidate for selection. It is
included in criteria S and used in the evaluation for cell
selection. During the evaluation for cell reselection, the
UE performs the following calculation: Srxlev =
Measured RSSI value of a neighboring cell on a frequency
in the GERAN carrier frequency group - Value of this
parameter - Compensated power. If Srxlev for a
neighboring cell is better than a threshold for a
time-to-trigger, reselection to the cell is started. For
Unit: 2 dBm
this parameter leads to a lower probability of a
neighboring cell on a frequency in the GERAN carrier
frequency group becoming a suitable cell for cell
selection. A smaller value of this parameter leads to a
higher probability. Set this parameter properly so that the
ThreshXHigh High Meaning: Indicates the RX level required for a
priority neighboring cell on a frequency in the GERAN carrier
threshold frequency group to become a candidate for reselection if
the priority of the frequency is higher than that of the
serving frequency.
After measurements are started for neighboring cells on a
frequency in the GERAN carrier frequency group, the UE
reselects to a cell on the frequency only if the RX level of
the cell is better than the value specified by this parameter
for a time-to-trigger. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.104.
Unit: 2 dB

ID Name Description
Impact on Radio Network Performance: When other
cell on a frequency in the higher-priority carrier frequency
group, and a smaller value of this parameter leads to a
higher probability.
ThreshXLow Lower Meaning: Indicates the RX level required for a
priority neighboring cell on a frequency in the GERAN carrier
threshold frequency group to become a candidate for reselection if
the priority of the frequency is lower than that of the
serving frequency.
frequency in the GERAN carrier frequency group, the UE
reselects to a cell on the frequency only if the RX level of
the serving cell is lower than a specified threshold and that
of the cell is better than the value specified by this
parameter for a time-to-trigger. For details, see 3GPP TS
36.104.
Unit: 2 dB
cell on a frequency in the lower-priority carrier frequency
group, and a smaller value of this parameter leads to a
higher probability.
OffsetFreq Frequency Meaning: Indicates the frequency specific offset of the
offset group of neighboring GERAN carrier frequencies. This
parameter is used in the decision of the UE to send
measurement reports for inter-RAT handovers. For
Unit: dB

ID Name Description
Thresh.
Where, Mn is the measurement value of neighboring cells.
Ofn is the frequency-specific offset of the neighboring
cell, Thresh is the threshold for event B1, and Hys is the
hysteresis for event B1.
The smaller the value of Ofn is, the harder event B1 is
triggered, and the more slowly the handover is
implemented. This affects the user experience. The bigger
the value of Ofn is, the easier event B1 is triggered. This
also easily causes error decisions and ping-pong
handovers.
NccPermitted NCC Meaning: Indicates whether a BCCH carrier with the
monitoring specific NCC is permitted for monitoring. For details, see
permitted 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: None
2. Add a GERAN broadcast control channel (BCCH) neighboring frequency by running the
following command:
ADD GERANNFREQGROUPARFCN: LocalCellId=0, BcchGroupId=0, GeranArfcn=2
Table 4-9 lists related parameters.

 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 31 GERAN BCCH neighboring frequencies.
 Before configuring GERAN BCCH neighboring cells, you must configure corresponding BCCH
frequency groups.
 The new frequencies cannot be the same as the existing ones.
Table 4-9 Parameters for adding a GERAN BCCH neighboring frequency
ID Name Description
Unit: None
BcchGroupId BCCH group ID Meaning: Indicates the index of the BCCH carrier
frequency group. It identifies a BCCH carrier
frequency group.
Unit: None
GeranArfcn GERAN ARFCN Meaning: Indicates the GERAN BCCH ARFCN. For
Unit: None
3. Add a GERAN external cell by running the following command:

ADD GERANEXTERNALCELL: Mcc="460", Mnc="20", GeranCellId=17, Lac=13,

RacCfgInd=CFG, Rac=16, BandIndicator=GSM_pcs1900, GeranArfcn=12,
NetworkColourCode=0, BaseStationColourCode=0
 The LAC cannot be configured as 0000 or FFFE.

 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 768 GERAN external cells.
Table 4-10 Parameters for adding a GERAN external cell
ID Name Description
Mcc Mobile country Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the
code external cell.
For example, MCC = 123, MNC = 45, PLMN =
12345.
Unit: None
Service Interrupted After Modification: Not
involved
Mnc Mobile network Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the
code external cell.
For example, MCC = 123, MNC = 45, PLMN =
12345.
Unit: None
involved

ID Name Description
GeranCellId GERAN cell ID Meaning: Indicates the cell ID of the external
GERAN cell. It uniquely identifies a GERAN cell
within the area specified by the location area
identity (LAI). An LAI consists of the MCC,
MNC, and LAC.
Unit: None
involved
Lac Location area code Meaning: Indicates the LAC of the external
GERAN cell. It uniquely identifies a location
within a PLMN.
GUI Value Range: 1~65533,65535
Unit: None
involved
RacCfgInd Routing area code Meaning: Indicates whether to set the routing area
configure indicator code (RAC) of the external GERAN cell. This
parameter is required if the external GERAN cell
supports packet switched (PS) services.
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: When RacCfgInd is set to
CFG, Rac must be set.
When RacCfgInd is set to NOT_CFG, Rac does
not need to be set.
Service Interrupted After Modification: No (And
no impact on the UE in idle mode)

ID Name Description
Rac Routing area code Meaning: Indicates the routing area code.
Unit: None
BandIndicator Band indicator Meaning: Indicates the GERAN band indicator. If
the GERAN ARFCN is a value in the range of 512
to 810, the value of this parameter is used to
indicate whether the GERAN frequency is in the
1800 MHz band or the 1900 MHz band. For
GUI Value Range: GSM_dcs1800, GSM_pcs1900
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: GSM_dcs1800,
GSM_pcs1900
GeranArfcn GERAN ARFCN Meaning: Indicates the GERAN BCCH ARFCN.
Unit: None
NetworkColour Network color Meaning: Indicates the network color code (NCC)
Code code of GERAN. It is operator-specific and identifies a
network within the whole country.
The base transceiver station identity code (BSIC)
consists of the NCC and the base station color code

ID Name Description
(BCC). For details, see 3GPP TS 23.003.
Unit: None
BaseStationCol Base station color Meaning: Indicates the base station color code
ourCode code (BCC) of the external GERAN cell. The base
transceiver station identity code (BSIC) consists of
the BCC and the network color code (NCC). For
Unit: None
DtmInd DTM indication Meaning: Indicates whether the cell supports the
dual transmission mode. If the cell supports the
dual transmission mode, both CS and PS services
can be handed over to the cell. Otherwise, only the
CS service or the PS service can be handed over to
the cell.
GUI Value Range: DTM_AVAILABLE,
DTM_NOT_AVAILABLE
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: DTM_AVAILABLE,
DTM_NOT_AVAILABLE
MML Default Value: DTM_NOT_AVAILABLE
Recommended Value: DTM_NOT_AVAILABLE
CellName Cell name Meaning: Indicates the name of the external
GERAN cell.

ID Name Description
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the GeranExternalCell
MO, the value of CellName is a string of a
maximum of 99 characters. The string cannot be
all null characters or contain any of the following
semicolons (;), equal signs (=), single quotation
marks ('), three consecutive plus signs (+++), two
or more consecutive blanks, and two or more
4. Add a GERAN neighboring cell by running the following command:

ADD GERANNCELL: LocalCellId=0, Mcc="460", Mnc="20", Lac=13,
GeranCellId=17, NoRmvFlag=PERMIT_RMV_ENUM,
NoHoFlag=PERMIT_HO_ENUM
 Before configuring GERAN inter-RAT neighboring cells, you must configure a GERAN inter-RAT
external cell.
 The frequencies of the external cell required by GERAN inter-RAT neighboring cells must be
included in GERAN inter-RAT neighboring frequency groups.
 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 64 GERAN neighboring cells.
cell.
Table 4-11 Parameters for adding a GERAN inter-RAT neighboring cell
ID Name Description
Unit: None

ID Name Description
country neighboring GERAN cell.
Unit: None
network neighboring GERAN cell.
Unit: None
Lac Location Meaning: Indicates the LAC of the GERAN neighboring
area code cell. It uniquely identifies a location within a PLMN.
GUI Value Range: 1~65533,65535
Unit: None

ID Name Description
GeranCellId GERAN Meaning: Indicates the cell ID of the GERAN neighboring
cell ID cell. It uniquely identifies a GERAN cell within the area
specified by the location area identity (LAI). An LAI
consists of the MCC, MNC, and LAC.
Unit: None
NoRmvFlag No Meaning: Indicates whether to permit or prohibit removal
remove of the neighboring relationship by ANR.
indicator GUI Value Range: PERMIT_RMV_ENUM(Permit ANR
Unit: None
FORBID_RMV_ENUM
ANR Remove)
ANR Remove)
handover neighboring cell are prohibited.
Unit: None
FORBID_HO_ENUM
BlindHoPriority Blind Meaning: Indicates the priority of the neighboring cell

ID Name Description
handover during blind handovers. Blind handover is a process in
specified neighboring cell. There are 32 priorities
altogether. The priority has a positive correlation with the
value of this parameter. Note that the value 0 indicates
that blind handovers to the neighboring cell are not
allowed.
Unit: None
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the GeranNcell MO, the value
of LocalCellName is a string of a maximum of 99
NeighbourCellN Neighbour Meaning: Indicates the name of the GERAN neighboring
ame cell name cell.
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the GeranNcell MO, the value
of NeighbourCellName is a string of a maximum of 99

ID Name Description
4.3.3 CDMA2000
Figure 4-5 shows the procedure for configuring a CDMA2000 inter-RAT neighboring cell.
Figure 4-5 Procedure for configuring a CDMA2000 inter-RAT neighboring cell
1. Add a CDMA2000 frequency band by running the following command:

ADD CDMA2000BANDCLASS: LocalCellId=0, BandClass=bc0

 According to the protocol, band classes 0 to 17 are valid. Therefore, a maximum of 18 CDMA2000
band classes can be configured for an E-UTRAN cell.
Table 4-12 Parameters for adding a CDMA2000 frequency band
ID Name Description
Unit: None
BandClass Band class Meaning: Indicates the neighboring CDMA2000 band
class. Signals on a frequency within the band class can be
obtained by UEs. For details, see the
BandclassCDMA2000 IE defined in 3GPP 36.331.
GUI Value Range: bc0, bc1, bc2, bc3, bc4, bc5, bc6, bc7,
bc8, bc9, bc10, bc11, bc12, bc13, bc14, bc15, bc16, bc17
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: bc0, bc1, bc2, bc3, bc4, bc5, bc6,
bc7, bc8, bc9, bc10, bc11, bc12, bc13, bc14, bc15, bc16,
bc17
CellReselPrio Cell Meaning: Indicates the absolute priority of the
rity reselection CDMA2000 band class to be used during cell reselection.
priority The value 0 indicates the lowest priority. Frequencies used
for different RATs must be assigned different cell
reselection priorities. The information is contained in
SIB8. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: The greater the parameter, the

ID Name Description
greater the possibility for the UE to camp in this cell. The
smaller the parameter is, the smaller the possibility for the
UE to camp in this cell.
this parameter indicates a higher probability of a UE
camping on the cells assigned with the band class, and a
smaller value indicates a lower probability.
ThreshXHigh High priority Meaning: Indicates the minimum RX level required for a
threshold neighboring cell on a frequency in the CDMA2000 band
class to become a candidate for reselection if the priority
of the frequency is higher than that of the serving
frequency.
frequency in the band class, the UE reselects to a
neighboring cell only if the RX level of the cell is higher
time-to-trigger. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.304 5.2.4.5.
Unit: dB
this parameter leads to a lower probability of a UE
camping on a cell on a frequency in the higher-priority
CDMA2000 band class, and a smaller value indicates a
higher probability.
ThreshXLow Lower Meaning: Indicates the minimum RX level required for a
priority neighboring cell on a frequency in the CDMA2000 band
threshold class to become a candidate for reselection if the priority
of the frequency is lower than that of the serving
frequency.
frequency in the band class, the UE reselects to a cell on
the frequency only if the RX level of the serving cell is
time-to-trigger. For details, see 3GPP TS 36.304 5.2.4.5.
Unit: dB

ID Name Description
this parameter leads to a lower probability of a UE
camping on a cell on a frequency in the lower-priority
band class, and a smaller value leads to a higher
probability.
2. Add a CDMA2000 frequency by running the following command:

ADD CDMA2000NFREQ: LocalCellId=0, BandClass=bc1, Frequency=20,
OffsetFreq=14, SearchWindowSizeCfgInd=NOT_CFG
 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 16 CDMA2000 frequencies on each frequency
band.
 Before configuring CDMA2000 frequencies, you must configure corresponding CDMA2000
frequency bands.
Table 4-13 Parameters for adding a CDMA2000 frequency
ID Name Description
Unit: None
BandClass Band class Meaning: Indicates the neighboring CDMA2000 band
class. Signals on a frequency within the band class can be
obtained by UEs. For details, see the
BandclassCDMA2000 IE defined in 3GPP 36.331 6.3.4.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
bc17
Frequency Frequency Meaning: Indicates the neighboring CDMA2000
frequency of the serving cell. For details, see the IE
CDMA2000-CarrierInfo in the 3GPP 36.331 6.3.4
protocol.
Unit: None
OffsetFreq Frequency Meaning: Indicates the frequency-specific offset of the
offset local cell to the neighboring CDMA2000 cell on the
frequency. A larger value of this parameter leads to a
higher probability of triggering measurement reports. For
details, see the Q-OffsetRangeInterRAT IE defined in
3GPP 36.331 6.3.4.
Unit: dB
Thresh.
Where, Mn is the measurement value of neighboring cells.
Ofn is the frequency-specific offset of the neighboring
cell, Thresh is the threshold for this event, and Hys refers
to the hysteresis for this event.
The smaller the value of Ofn is, the harder event B1 is
triggered, and the more slowly the handover is
implemented. This affects the user experience. The bigger
the value of Ofn is, the easier event B1 is triggered. This

ID Name Description
also easily causes error decisions and ping-pong
handovers.
SearchWindo Search Meaning: Indicates whether to set the size of the
wSizeCfgInd window size CDMA2000 search window. If this parameter is set to
configure NOT_CFG, the default size (8) is used.
CFG(Configure)
Unit: None
SearchWindo Search Meaning: Indicates the size of the CDMA2000 search
wSize window size window. UEs search for pilots for neighboring
CDMA2000 cells within the time period specified by this
parameter. For details, see the MeasObjectCDMA2000 IE
defined in 3GPP TS 36.331.
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: If SearchWindowSizeCfgInd is
set to CFG, SearchWindowSize must be set.
3. Add a CDMA2000 external cell by running the following command:

ADD CDMA2000EXTERNALCELL: CellGlobalId="1000000000000002",
BandClass=bc1, Frequency=20, PnOffset=89, Mcc="460", Mnc="20"
Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 768 CDMA2000 external cells.

Table 4-14 Parameters for adding a CDMA2000 external cell
ID Name Description
CellGlobalId Cell global Meaning: Indicates the cell global ID of the external
ID CDMA2000 cell. It uniquely identifies a CDMA2000 cell
around the globe. For details, see the
CellGlobalIdCDMA2000 IE defined in 3GPP 36.331
6.3.4. The cell global ID of a CDMA2000 HRPD cell
consists of 16 decimal digits, and that of a CDMA2000
1xRTT cell consists of 6 decimal digits.
Unit: None
BandClass Band class Meaning: Indicates the band class on which the external
CDMA2000 cell operates. For details, see 3GPP TS
36.331.
Unit: None
bc17
Frequency Frequency Meaning: Indicates the frequency on which the external
CDMA2000 cell operates. For details, see 3GPP TS
36.331.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
PnOffset Physical cell Meaning: Indicates the scrambling code, which is used as
ID the physical cell identifier of the external CDMA2000
cell.
Unit: None
Cdma2000Ty CDMA2000 Meaning: Indicates the type of the external CDMA2000
pe neighbor cell cell. By default, the cell is a CDMA2000 HRPD cell.
type Note that the cell global identity of a CDMA2000 1xRTT
cell consists of 6 decimal digits, and that of a CDMA2000
HRPD cell consists of 16 decimal digits.
GUI Value Range:
CDMA2000_HRPD(CDMA2000_HRPD),
CDMA2000_1XRTT(CDMA2000_1XRTT)
Unit: None
Actual Value Range: CDMA2000_HRPD,
CDMA2000_1XRTT
MML Default Value:
CDMA2000_HRPD(CDMA2000_HRPD)
Recommended Value:
CDMA2000_HRPD(CDMA2000_HRPD)
country code external cell.
A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then
the PLMN ID is 12345.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
network code external cell.
Unit: None
CellName Cell name Meaning: Indicates the name of the external CDMA2000
cell.
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the Cdma2000ExternalCell
MO, the value of CellName is a string of a maximum of
4. Add a CDMA2000 1XRTT neighboring cell by running the following command:

ADD CDMA20001XRTTNCELL: LocalCellId=0, CellGlobalId="123456",
BlindHoPriority=1

 The CDMA2000 1XRTT external cell must be configured in advance.

 The frequency bands and frequencies of the external cell required by CDMA2000 1XRTT
neighboring cells must be included in the existing frequencies.
 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 32 CDMA2000 1XRTT neighboring cells.
cell.
Table 4-15 Parameters for adding a CDMA2000 1XRTT inter-RAT neighboring cell
ID Name Description
Unit: None
CellGlobalId Cell Meaning: Indicates the cell global ID of the neighboring
global ID cell. It uniquely identifies a CDMA2000 1xRTT cell
CellGlobalIdCDMA2000 IE defined in 3GPP 36.331
6.3.4.
Unit: None
handover associated neighboring cell are prohibited.
Unit: None
FORBID_HO_ENUM

ID Name Description
Unit: None
FORBID_RMV_ENUM
ANR Remove)
ANR Remove)
are 32 priorities altogether. The priority has a positive
correlation with the value of this parameter. Note that the
value 0 indicates that blind handovers to the neighboring
cell are prohibited.
Unit: None
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the Cdma20001XRTTNcell

ID Name Description
MO, the value of LocalCellName is a string of a
NeighbourCellN Neighbour Meaning: Indicates the name of the neighboring cell.
ame cell name GUI Value Range: 0~99 characters
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the Cdma20001XRTTNcell
MO, the value of NeighbourCellName is a string of a
5. Add a CDMA2000 HRPD neighboring cell by running the following command:

ADD CDMA2000HRPDNCELL: LocalCellId=0, CellGlobalId="1234567890123456",
BlindHoPriority=0

cell.
 The CDMA2000 external cell must be configured in advance.
 The frequency bands and frequencies of the external cell required by CDMA2000 HRPD
neighboring cells must be included in the existing frequencies.
 Each cell can be configured with a maximum of 32 CDMA2000 HRPD neighboring cells.
Table 4-16 Parameters for adding a CDMA2000 HRPD inter-RAT neighboring cell
ID Name Description
Unit: None
CellGlobalId Cell Meaning: Indicates the cell global ID of the neighboring
global ID CDMA2000 HRPD cell. It uniquely identifies a
CDMA2000 HRPD cell around the globe. For details, see
the CellGlobalIdCDMA2000 IE defined in 3GPP 36.331
6.3.4.
Unit: None
handover associated neighboring cell are prohibited.
Unit: None
FORBID_HO_ENUM
Parameter Relationship: LOFD-001021: PS Inter-RAT
Mobility between LTE and CDMA2000

ID Name Description
Unit: None
FORBID_RMV_ENUM
ANR Remove)
ANR Remove)
are 32 priorities altogether. The priority has a positive
correlation with the value of this parameter. Note that the
value 0 indicates that blind handovers to the neighboring
cell are prohibited.
Unit: None
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the Cdma2000HrpdNcell MO,
the value of LocalCellName is a string of a maximum of

ID Name Description
NeighbourCellN Neighbour Meaning: Indicates the name of the neighboring
ame cell name CDMA2000 HRPD cell.
Unit: None
Parameter Relationship: In the Cdma2000HrpdNcell MO,
the value of NeighbourCellName is a string of a maximum
of 99 characters. The string cannot be all null characters or
4.4 Script Preparation in RAN-Sharing Mode

In this document, the RAN-sharing mode includes RAN sharing with common carrier and
RAN sharing with dedicated carrier. In RAN sharing with common carrier, multiple operators
share eRAN resources that include carriers and eNodeB hardware. In RAN sharing with
dedicated carrier, different operators have their own carriers and share only eNodeB hardware.
The Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) uses the RAN sharing with common carrier.
4.4.1 Neighboring Cell Configuration in RAN Sharing with

Common Carrier
1. Neighboring Cell Configuration in RAN Sharing with Common Carrier
Figure 4-6 shows the procedure for configuring an intra-frequency neighboring cell in RAN
sharing with common carrier.

Figure 4-6 Procedure for configuring an intra-frequency neighboring cell in RAN sharing with
common carrier
 For co-eNodeB neighboring cells, the configuration procedure is the same as that in
section 4.1 Script Preparation for Intra-Frequency Neighboring Cells.
 For intra-eNodeB neighboring cells, if the target cell is in RAN sharing with common
carrier, the neighboring cells can be shared after the PLMN list of an external cell is
added.
 The target cells not in RAN sharing with common carrier are separated based on the
E-UTRAN cell global identifier (ECGI) that includes MCC, MNC, eNodeBID and
CellID. The number of intra-frequency neighboring cells is 32 and is fixed.
Add the PLMN list of external E-UTRAN cells by running the following command:
ADD EUTRANEXTERNALCELLPLMN: Mcc="460", Mnc="20", eNodeBId=255,
CellId=1, ShareMcc="460", ShareMnc="01"
 Before configuring the PLMN list of an external E-UTRAN cell, you must configure a
corresponding external E-UTRAN cell.
 Each E-UTRAN external cell can be configured with three PLMN lists of an E-UTRAN external
cell.
Table 4-17 Parameters for adding the external cell PLMN list
ID Name Description
Mcc Mobile country Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the

ID Name Description
code external cell.
Unit: None
Mnc Mobile network Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the
code external cell.
Unit: None
eNode eNodeB ID Meaning: Indicates the eNodeB identity of the external
BId E-UTRAN cell. It uniquely identifies an eNodeB within a
PLMN. The 28-bit E-UTRAN cell identity is comprised of
the cell identity and the eNodeB identity (represented by
the most significant 20 bits). The cell global identity
(CGI) of an E-UTRAN cell is comprised of the E-UTRAN
cell identity and the PLMN ID. For details, see 3GPP TS
36.413.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
CellId Cell ID Meaning: Indicates the cell identity of the external
E-UTRAN cell. It uniquely identifies a cell within an
eNodeB. The 28-bit E-UTRAN cell identity is comprised
of the cell identity (represented by the least significant
eight bits) and the eNodeB identity. The cell global
identity (CGI) of an E-UTRAN cell is comprised of the
E-UTRAN cell identity and the PLMN ID. For details, see
3GPP TS 36.413.
Unit: None
ShareM Share mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the
cc country code external E-UTRAN cell that is shared among multiple
operators.
Unit: None
ShareM Share mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the
nc network code external E-UTRAN cell that is shared among multiple
operators.

ID Name Description
Unit: None
2. Inter-Frequency Neighboring Cell Configuration in RAN Sharing with Common Carrier

Figure 4-7 shows the procedure for configuring an inter-frequency neighboring cell in RAN
sharing with common carrier.
Figure 4-7 Procedure for configuring an inter-frequency neighboring cell in RAN sharing with
common carrier

 If inter-frequency neighboring cells in RAN-sharing with common carrier are shared and
the operators are the same, the neighboring cells can be shared after the PLMN list of an
external cell is added. The commands are the same as those used for adding
intra-frequency neighboring cells.
 If inter-frequency neighboring cells in RAN-sharing with common carrier are not shared,
the inter-frequency neighboring cells must be planned and configured. The number of
inter-frequency neighboring cells is fixed, and number of inter-frequency neighboring
cells configured for each operator depends on actual requirements. The number of
inter-frequency neighboring cells can be divided by the number of operators. For
example, a cell can be configured with a maximum of 64 inter-frequency neighboring
cells. If two operators share a network, each one is configured with 32 neighboring cells.
3. Inter-RAT Neighboring Cell Configuration in RAN Sharing with Common Carrier
 Configuring a UTRAN inter-RAT neighboring cell
Figure 4-8 shows the procedure for configuring a UTRAN inter-RAT neighboring cell in
RAN sharing with common carrier.
Figure 4-8 Procedure for configuring a UTRAN inter-RAT neighboring cell in RAN sharing with
common carrier
 Configuring a GERAN inter-RAT neighboring cell

Figure 4-9 shows the procedure for configuring a GERAN inter-RAT neighboring cell in
Figure 4-9 Procedure for configuring a GERAN inter-RAT neighboring cell in RAN sharing with
common carrier
 Configuring a CDMA2000 inter-RAT neighboring cell

Figure 4-10 shows the procedure for configuring a CDMA2000 inter-RAT neighboring cell in

Figure 4-10 Procedure for configuring a CDMA2000 inter-RAT neighboring cell in RAN sharing
with common carrier
 If inter-RAT neighboring cells are shared and the operators are the same, the neighboring
cells can be shared after the PLMN list of an external cell is added.
 If inter-RAT neighboring cells are shared, the inter-RAT neighboring cells must be
planned and configured separately. The number of inter-RAT neighboring cells is fixed,
and the configuration for each operator depends on actual requirements. The number of
inter-frequency neighboring cells can be divided by the number of operators. For
example, a cell can be configured with a maximum number of 64 Universal Mobile
Telecommunications System (UMTS) neighboring cells. If two operators share a
network, each one is configured with 32 neighboring cells.
 Add the PLMN list of a UTRAN external cell by running the following command:
ADD UTRANEXTERNALCELLPLMN: UtranCellId=123, Mcc="460", Mnc="20",
ShareMcc="460", ShareMnc="01"

 Before configuring the PLMN list of a UTRAN external cell, you must configure the corresponding
UTRAN external cell.
 Each UTRAN external cell can be configured with three PLMN lists of a UTRAN external cell.
 UTRANCellId consists of the RNC ID (12 bits) and the Cell ID (16 bits). Therefore,
UTRANCellId is expressed in 28 bits.
Table 4-18 Parameters for adding the PLMN list of a UTRAN external cell
ID Name Description
UtranCel UTRAN cell ID Meaning: Indicates the UTRAN cell ID. It uniquely
lId identifies a cell in a PLMN.
Unit: None
Mcc Mobile country Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external
code UTRAN cell.
For example, if the MCC is 123 and the MNC is 45, then the
PLMN ID is 12345.
Unit: None
Mnc Mobile network Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external
code UTRAN cell.
PLMN ID is 12345.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
ShareMc Share mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external
c country code UTRAN cell that is shared among multiple operators.
PLMN ID is 12345.
Unit: None
ShareMn Share mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external
c network code UTRAN cell that is shared among multiple operators.
PLMN ID is 12345.
Unit: None
 Add the PLMN list of a GERAN external cell by running the following command:
ADD GERANEXTERNALCELLPLMN: GeranCellId=15, Lac=12, Mcc="460",
Mnc="20", ShareMcc="460", ShareMnc="01"


 Before configuring the PLMN list of a GERAN external cell, you must configure the corresponding
GERAN external cell.
 Each GERAN external cell can be configured with three PLMN lists of a GERAN external cell.
Table 4-19 Parameters for adding the PLMN list of a GERAN external cell
ID Name Description
GeranC GERAN Meaning: Indicates the identity of the external GERAN cell. It
ellId cell ID uniquely identifies a GERAN cell within a PLMN.
Unit: None
Lac Location Meaning: Indicates the LAC of the external GERAN cell.
area code GUI Value Range: 1~65533,65535
Unit: None
Mcc Mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external cell.
country A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC.
code
PLMN ID is 12345.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
Mnc Mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external cell.
network A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC.
code
PLMN ID is 12345.
Unit: None
ShareM Share Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external
cc mobile GERAN cell that is shared among multiple operators.
country A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC.
code
PLMN ID is 12345.
Unit: None
ShareM Share Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external
nc mobile GERAN cell that is shared among multiple operators.
network A PLMN ID is comprised of an MCC and an MNC.
code
PLMN ID is 12345.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
 Add the PLMN list of a CDMA2000 external cell by running the following command:
ADD CDMA2000EXTERNALCELLPLMN: CellGlobalId="1234567890123456",
ShareMcc="460", ShareMnc="20"
 Before configuring the PLMN list of a CDMA2000 external cell, you must configure a
corresponding CDMA2000 external cell.
 Each CDMA2000 external cell can be configured with three PLMN lists of the CDMA2000 external
cell.
Table 4-20 Parameters for adding the PLMN list of a CDMA2000 external cell
ID Name Description
CellGloba Cell global ID Meaning: Indicates the cell global ID of the external
lId CDMA2000 cell. It uniquely identifies a CDMA2000 cell
CellGlobalIdCDMA2000 IE defined in 3GPP 36.331 6.3.4.
Unit: None
ShareMcc Share mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile country code of the external
country code CDMA2000 cell that is shared among multiple operators.
PLMN ID is 12345.
Unit: None

ID Name Description
ShareMnc Share mobile Meaning: Indicates the mobile network code of the external
network code CDMA2000 cell that is shared among multiple operators.
PLMN ID is 12345.
Unit: None
4.4.2 Neighboring Cell Configuration in RAN Sharing with

Dedicated Carrier
The neighboring cell configuration in RAN sharing with dedicated carrier applies to the
scenario that operators use different frequencies and share only eNodeB hardware. The
neighboring cell configuration in RAN sharing with dedicated carrier does not affect
neighboring cell planning and configuration.
4.5 Script Preparation for Neighboring Cells in Batches

4.5.1 CME
At the initial deployment stage, provide data to radio network engineers based on the
Configuration Management Express (CME) Radio Network Planning (RNP) template
Configure neighboring cells when the site is deployed. For the inter-RAT neighboring cell
configuration, the CMEV200R011C00SPC200 supports only the GERAN network, and the
CMEV200R011C00SPC220 supports only the UTRAN network.
For details about the CME RNP template, see the following attachment.

The template can be exported by using the CME according to the following steps.
1. Enable the CME, and choose LTE Application > Export Data > Export Radio
Network Planing Data….
Figure 4-11 Exporting the RNP template (1)
2. Select the appropriate network element (NE) version and corresponding NE, and put the
NE to the export area, as shown in the following figures.

3. Select the NE or cell to be exported, and click Next, as shown in the following figure.

4. Select the items to be exported, and then click Next.

5. Select the file type and path.

6. The export is finished.


4.5.2 EXCEL
At the optimization stage, when appropriate tools are unavailable, use Excel functions to
prepare the script. Use an ampersand (&) to put the contents together, as shown in the
following figure.
4.6 Script Execution in Batches on the M2000

Requirement of script preparation: Each script must be ended with two spaces, the site name
must be included in two braces, and the site name must be consistent with the site name on the
M2000. After completing the preparation, save the scripts in a .txt file, as shown in the
following figure.
The following steps show the procedure for executing scripts in batches on the M2000.
1. Choose Maintenance > Task Management.

Figure 4-17 Executing scripts in batches on the M2000 (1)
2. Choose MML Script, enter a take name, and click Once.
3. Choose Run At Once, or choose the start time and then choose Run At Once.

4. Find the prepared script, choose Reflect Result. An execution result is returned. You can
also choose Collateral or Serial to execute scripts.

5. Execute the script. An execution result is returned.


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1 Neighboring Cell Planning

1.1 Neighboring Cell Planning Principle

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1.2 Intra-frequency Neighboring Cell Planning Analysis

1.3 Inter-frequency Neighboring Cell Planning Analysis

1.4 Inter-RAT Neighboring Cell Planning Analysis

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2 Neighboring Cell Planning Solutions

2.1 Neighboring Cell Planning Based on Live Network

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Step 1 Complete the LTE cell planning.

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2.2 Neighboring Cell Planning Using Dedicated Tools

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2.2.1 U-Net Neighboring Cell Planning Procedure

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Figure 2-2 LTE neighboring cell planning

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Parameter Name Description Default Value

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Parameter Name Description Default Value

Parameter Name Description Default Value

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Parameter Name Description Default Value

Parameter Name Description Default Value

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Figure 2-3 LTE neighboring cell planning results

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2.3 System Automatic Planning

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Table 3-1 X2 interfaces between eNodeBs

Central eNodeB Neighbor eNodeB

Site name eNodeB ID Neighbor site name eNodeB ID

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4 Script Preparation and Batch Processing

4.1 Script Preparation for Intra-Frequency Neighboring

Figure 4-1 Procedure for configuring an intra-frequency neighboring cell

Configure an intra-frequency neighboring cell as follows:

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Table 4-1 Intra-frequency neighboring cell parameters

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