Configuring the GEHUB

This describes how to add a GEHUB in the GMPS/GEPS and configure its attributes. The GEHUB is responsible for the transmission optimization on the Abis interface.

Prerequisite

Procedure

1. On the BSC6000 Local Maintenance Terminal, click the BSC Device Panel tab. Select a cabinet number from the Current Cabinet drop-down list.
2. Right-click an idle slot among slots 18-27 holding the GEPS, and then choose Add Board from the shortcut menu. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 1.
   Figure 1 Add Board dialog box
   
   

3. Set FuncType to Abis interface board, and set Board Type to GEHUB. Then, set other parameters by referring to Table 1.
4. Click Finish. The addition of the GEHUB is complete.
5. Right-click GEHUB, and then choose Configure Board Attributes from the shortcut menu. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2.
   Figure 2 Configure Board Attributes dialog box (1)
   
   

6. Set Load Key, and then click Next. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 3.
   Figure 3 Configure Board Attributes dialog box (2)
   
   
   NOTE:

   • When configuring the port attributes of the GEHUB, you need to select the port number first.
   • If you select Configure All, all the ports will be configured on the basis of the settings of the current ports displayed in the Port No. drop-down list.

7. For the parameters in the dialog box shown in Figure 3, you can use the default settings or change them as required.
8. Click Finish. The configuration of the GEHUB is complete.