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Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGELicensed Features & SW Compatibility


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Objectives

After completing this learning element, the participant should be able to:

Theory:

List supported licensed features

Recognize different license types.

Know how to activate the licence features

Software compatibility of Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE

Match the BTS features according to the BSC and NetAct software revisions


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Table of Content

Introduction

Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW Compatibility

Features Supported for Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE

Licence Activation


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Table of Content

Introduction



Licence Activation


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Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGELicensed Features & SW Compatibility

Introduction


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IntroductionLicence key-based Feature Management

Licence key-based feature management means that the use of certain featuresis controlled by licences. Once a valid licence has been installed, it is possible toactivate and deactivate the application software covered by the licence.

One licence key file may, in practice, cover one or more features.

Licence management is handled in the BSC as in previous generation BTSs

Licence types :

defines the allowed capacity that thefeature can use or provide.

Capacity licences permit the capacity to

be increased stepwise by installingmore capacity licences i.e. capacityincrements for the same feature(s).

The capacities of these licences are thensummed up to get the total capacity thatthe feature is allowed to use or provide.

non-capacity feature licence

allows the feature to run withoutcapacity limitations

Capacity licence On/off licence

Both licence types above can be time-

limited. This means that the licence covering

the feature has a pre-defined expiration date,

which is stated in the licence file.

-The SW license managament feature is an improvement over the CX(M) UltraSite and MetroSiteBTS product families.

-No SW license or keys needed for production testing

-LAPD links are created and the base stations are created to the BSC's radio network database: Interms of BSC, a base station consists of BCF, BTSs, TRXs, and handover and power controlparameters.

-The BTS SW receives BCF, OMU or TRX startup BTS_CONF_DATA messages from BSC. E.g.Abis signal mapping is sent to BTS in BTS_CONF_DATA always when BCF, BTS or TRX unlock isdone or BCF reset is run.


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IntroductionLicence Management by NetAct (1/2)

Licence Management by NetAct (1/2) Licence order support

Licence file importing

Licence file distribution

Feature activation and deactivationLicense Distribution

NetAct

New License file

BTS

BSC

RNC

WBTS

Distributing to NEs

Licence Delivery Sytem


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IntroductionLicence Management by NetAct (2/2)

Licence Management by NetAct (2/2) Licence file deletion

Licence synchronization

Licence reporting

Licence expiration checking

License synchronization

NetAct

BTS

BSC

RNC

WBTS

Upload from NEs

Archive Directoryfor all Licence Files


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Table of Content

Introduction



Licence Activation


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Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW CompatibilitySoftware Release naming

RG10 (BSS14):

EP3 (Flexi EDGE only) Current main release of Flexi EDGE SW (EP3 MP4.0 to be released next)

EX3.1 (Flexi MultiRadio EDGE only) compatible with BSC SW S14 EP5.1

EX3.1 MP1.0 will contain some features delayed from EX3.1

RG20 (BSC SW: S15):

EX4 (Flexi EDGE only)

For Flexi EDGE only, main new features: OSC + Packet Abis

Part of EX3.1 code also included but not compatible with Flexi MultiRadio EDGE.

RG25 (BSC SW: S15 EPx.0):

EX4.1 (Flexi MultiRadio EDGE and Flexi Edge)

Brings the new EX4 features also support for Flexi MultiRadio EDGE

Note: As before, it is always recommended to use the latest compatible BTS SW release to gain the benefits ofBTS SW corrections, even if it belongs to newer RG release.

For example EP3 MP3.0 (part of RG10/BSS14) can also be used with S13 (part of BSS13).


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Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW CompatibilityCompatibility with BSC, NetAct, LMU, FIFA, and FlexiHubManager SW

Compatibility between Flexi Multiradio GSM/EDGE BTS, BSC, NetAct, LMU,FIFA, and FlexiHub Manager SW

The table below shows the compatibility between the following software:

Flexi Multiradio Base Station Software (BTS SW)

Base Station Controller Software (BSC SW) NetAct Software (NetAct SW)

Location Measurement Unit Software (LMU SW)

Flexi Transport Interface Flexbus Sub-module (FIFA SW)


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Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW CompatibilityCompatibility with BTS Manager and functionality support

To ensure compatibility in functionality, it is recommended that the BTS

Manager and BTS SW are both from the same BTS release or CD of thatrelease

To ensure compatibility in functionality, it is recommended that the BTS Manager and BTSSW are both from the same BTS release or CD of that release.


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Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE SW CompatibilityCompatibility with BSC and Surpass hiD 66xx Far-end PWdevice SW

Compatibility between BTS, BSC and Surpass hiD 66xx Far-end PW deviceSW

The SURPASS hiD 66xx product family consists of three products, the 6630,

the 6650 and the 6670 each supporting a different number of exchangeable

line interface cards.

The table below shows the compatibility between the following software:

Flexi Multiradio Base Station Software (BTS SW)

Base Station Controller Software (BSC SW) Nokia Siemens Networks SURPASS hiD 66xx product family (hiD 66xx SW)

A-2200 device


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Features supported by Flexi Multiradio BTSGSM/EDGE - overview

Most of the functionality of Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE in EX3.1 are thesame as for Flexi EDGE BTS at RG10 level, for detail please see FeatureDescription document on EX3.1 Pre1 release binder.

feature_descriptions_multiradio

Feature licence related to TRX hardware activation of Flexi Multiradio BTSGSM/EDGE as follow:

Note : The licence is different from TRX hardware activation of Flexi EDGE BTS


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Features supported by Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGEFeatures Delayed in Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE EX3.1 Pre-release 1

Following basic functionalities are excluded from the EX3.1 SW Pre-release 1(30-Jun-2010) :

RFM Shared mode with WCDMA BTS (concurrent mode)

RFM Chaining

4-way diversity

IDD

Hot inserted RFM Module

PWE support (FIQA/FIYA in PDH mode only)

DFCA

LMU sync (needed for DFCA)

Length of optical cables limit to only these options (2m, 50m,100m,150m,200m) RFM block/unblock (needed mainly for sharing)

Antenna Hopping

Highlight support for RFM


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Features supported by Flexi Multiradio BTSGSM/EDGE TRX capacity management

Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE EX3.1 Software license management feature introduces BTS

TRX capacity management based on the operator needs. This feature enables flexible usage ofthe base station in the network based on the capacity requirement.

Each BSC has a pool of TRXs that can be allocated to its BTSs. If the required TRX cabling isalready done in Flexi EDGE BTS, it is possible to take an extra (unused) TRX into service without

a site visit.

The usage of Flexi EDGE TRX software is controlled by a Flexi Multiradio TRX HW ActivationLicence. The licence sets a limit for unlocked Flexi Multiradio TRX count under a Flexi EDGE

BTS. Operator cannot unlock or modify Flexi EDGE BTS without the licence.

Each FXxA module (RF Module) provides max 18 GSM/EDGE carriers. Each TRX within FXxAcan be separately activated with the SW licence key -> one carrier increments possible.

Usage is restrictedwith the nextBCF/BTS/TRXunlock.

1379Capacity(TRXcount)

Flexi Multiradio TRX HWActivation

BSS21403Flexi Multiradio TRXHW Activation

Action when licencekey expires

Featurecode

Licencekey type

Feature name in ProductDocumentation (NED)

BSS IDnumber

Application softwarein Configurator

Tool


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Features supported by Flexi Multiradio BTSGSM/EDGE Licensed transmission features

Licensed Flexi Multiradio BTS integrated transmission features will be supported in

EX3.1 and be managed in the BSC, but the configuration must be done locally at theBTS site.

If the feature state is ON in BSC, user is able to enable transmission features usage inBCF creation and modification by setting values of the new BCF parameters.

Further functionality can be easily added later on by additional software licence. Theprotection of these functionalities will be integrated with the next software releases.

Feature usage is

denied.

908Capacity (BTScount)

2G Flexi TRS LoopProtection

BSS302802G Flexi TRS LoopProtection

Feature usage is

denied.

909Capacity(additional twoE1/T1 interfaces)

2G Flexi Additional 2 E1,T1

BSS302852G Flexi Additional 2 E1,T1

Feature usage is

denied.


2G Flexi Abis TRSGrooming

BSS211292G Flexi AbisTRSGrooming

Feature usage is

denied.


2G Flexi Abis overIP/Ethernet

BSS303052G Flexi Abis overIP/Ethernet

Licence does not

expire.

651On/OffAdditional Flexbusinterface

L55341.052nd FlexBusforFlexiEDGE

BTS

Action when licencekey Expires

Featurecode

Licence key typeFeature name in ProductDocumentation

(NED)

BSS IDnumber

Application software inConfigurator Tool

List of Feature related to Transmission for Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE

Pseudo-wire Emulation:

New transmission technology called "pseudowire emulation, which is basically aboutemulation of circuit switched signals like E1 or T1 via a packet switched network/ethernet.

Loop protection:

protection method where traffic is routed via two routes around a ring

FIFA:

FIFA has 2 Flexbus interfaces. Flexbus 1 can be used without any licence and Flexbus 2usage requires a separate licence. To activate Flexbus 2 interface anAdditional Flexbus(FB) interface licence must be ordered and installed for FIFA.

The file is delivered through software delivery channels and can easily be installed eitherlocally or remotely over the Q1 management channel using FlexiHub Manager.

Licence is implemented using secure plain text files generated and authorised by NokiaSiemens Networks. If the licence file gets lost or becomes corrupted, the valid licensed usercan get a replacement from Nokia Siemens Networks without paying for the feature twice.The licence is bound to the unit's serial number and cannot be used in another unit. If FIFAhardware is swapped by Nokia Siemens Networks in a hardware failure case, a new licencefile is generated.

Additional Flexbus (FB) interface licence for FIFA is permanent and, once installed, will notexpire.

Note that FIFA includes an introductory time-limited trial licence (60 days) for the Flexbus 2interface. Once the non-time limited licence has been purchased and downloaded to the unit,the licensed feature can be activated or deactivated as often as needed.


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Table of Content

Introduction



Licence Activation


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Licence ActivationOverview

A network operator who wants to acquire a licensed feature buys the licence, installs it in

the BSC can then activate the feature. One licence file may, in practice, cover one or

more features.

BSC controls that used capacities do not exceed the licenced capacities. Separate

feature code for each feature is used.

User can enable/disable each feature online separately for every BCF via MML/FBPP/Q3.

BSC check if the feature state is on and feature has enough capacity in BCF creation and

modification when the user tries to enable the feature.

Configured capacity values for a BCF are stored into Radio Network Database in BSC.

When user enables or disables the feature or changes the feature capacity, BSC updates

the new values to BTS.

-Q3 is the interface between OMC and network element

-FBPP: file based plan provisioning


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Licence ActivationLicence control in BSC

The licence is a long term licence and it sets a limit for unlocked Flexi Multiradio BTSGSM/EDGE TRX count.

Operator cannot unlock or modify Flexi EDGE BTS without the licence.

If the Flexi EDGE TRX licence does not exist or feature state is OFF, then Flexi EDGE-specific options are not shown to the user in MML commands.

When the licence has expired, operator cannot unlock TRXs

If the user has had the licence in CONF or ON state and created Flexi EDGE BTS, thenFlexi EDGE-related parameters are shown to user even if the licence state is OFF.

BTS site type name used in MML commands is Flexi Multiradio BTS GSM/EDGE.

BSC checks that the licence is valid and that operator cannot have more Flexi EDGETRXs in use than the licence allows.

Operator can also check the amount of Flexi EDGE TRXs that are in use.

The current capacity level usage is requested with servicefmn_capacity_usage_inquiry_as from BSC software that has registered itself as capacity

manager (PUBDAT).


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Licence ActivationInstalling and activating licences

Note: Do not change a bit in the licence file or it will not work!

See the instructions in the Licence Management in BSCandW7 - Licence and Feature Handlingdocuments :

W7 - Licence andFeature Handling

LicenceManagement in BSC


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Licence ActivationExample of interrogation Licence key-based features in BSC

W7I:FEA,FULL:FSTATE=ON,;

FlexiBSC FlexiBSCTB 244142 2010-08-30 19:37:22

FEATURE INFORMATION:

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FEATURE CODE:..............1379

FEATURE NAME:..............Flexi Multiradio TRX HW Activation

FEATURE STATE:.............ON

FEATURE CAPACITY:..........100

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FEATURE CODE:..............907

FEATURE NAME:..............FlexiEDGE Abis TRS Grooming



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FEATURE CODE:..............908

FEATURE NAME:..............FlexiEDGE TRS Loop Protection


FEATURE CAPACITY:..........100----------------------------------------------

FEATURE CODE:..............909

FEATURE NAME:..............FlexiEDGE Additional 2 E1,T1 IF



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Licence ActivationExample of activation Licence key-based feature in BSC

W7M:FEA=1379:ON:;

FlexiBSC FlexiBSCTB 244142 2010-08-30 19:49:31

CHANGING STATE OF FEATURES:

FEATURE 1379 CHANGED TO ON

COMMAND EXECUTED

Before you start, make sure the licence covering the feature hasbeen installed into BSC.

When installing the licence, the initial state of the feature should beset to 'CONF

Example:


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