Adding the RXU Chain and RF Module (Star Topology)

This describes how to add the RXU chain and RF module when the BBU and the RF module are connected in a star topology.

Mandatory/OptionalMandatory
NEs InvolvedDBS3900 GSM, DBS3900 GSM/UMTS

Prerequisite

The following procedure takes how to configure the RXU chains and GRRUs of BTSs in S2/2/2 mode as an example. The configuration result is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Configuration result of the star topology

NOTE:
  • Each GTMU supports a maximum of six RXU chains.
  • When star and chain topologies are applied for the BBU and the RF module, each chain supports three-level cascading of the RF module.

Preparation

Different types of BTSs are configured with different RF modules. For details, see Table 1.
Table 1 Mapping between BTSs and RF modules

Site Type

Working Standard

RF Module Type

Number of TRXs Supported by Each Module

Physical

Logical

DBS3900

GSM

An RRU module in the RRU3004

DRRU

1-2

RRU3008

GRRU

1-8

GSM/UMTS

RRU3908

MRRU

1-6

BTS3900, BTS3900A

GSM

DRFU

DRFU

1-2

GRFU

GRFU

1-6

GSM/UMTS

MRFU

MRFU

1-6

Procedure

  1. In the Site Device Attributes dialog box, right-click and choose Add RXU Chain from the shortcut menu. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2.

    Figure 2 Add RXU Chain dialog box

  2. Set Chain No. and Chain Head Board Port.

    CAUTION:

    "Chain Head Board Port" must be consistent with the CPRI ports connected to the GTMU.

  3. Click OK. The RXU chain is added successfully, as shown in Figure 3.

    Figure 3 Added RXU chain

  4. Right-click the RXU chain, and then choose Add RXU > Add GRRU. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 4.

    Figure 4 Add GRRU dialog box

  5. Set RXU NAME and RXU No..

    NOTE:

    RXU NAME of different RF modules under the same BTS must be unique. Otherwise, the system may display error information.

  6. Click OK. The GRRU is added, as shown in Figure 5.

    Figure 5 Site Device Attributes dialog box

  7. Right-click the GRRU and then choose Configure RXU Attribute from the shortcut menu. In the displayed dialog box, click the Configure Site Board Attributes tab to set related parameters, as shown in Figure 6.

    Figure 6 Basic Attributes of Site Board dialog box

    NOTE:
    • When the DRRU is applied, Associated DRRU Board No. is displayed in the dialog box.
    • When the GRRU or MRRU is applied, Associated RXU Board No. is displayed in the dialog box.
    • When the DRFU is applied, Associated DRFU Board No. is displayed in the dialog box.
    • When the GRFU or MRFU is applied, Associated RXU Board No. is displayed in the dialog box. In addition, Support Diversity Transmitter or Four Diversity Receiver is added.

  8. Set the parameters by referring to Table 2.

    Table 2 Description of setting board attributes of the BTS

    Parameter

    Setting Description

    Send Receive Mode

    Set this parameter according to the actual RF connections. For details, see Setting Antenna Attributes.

    • The DRRU, GRRU, and MRRU support the following TX/RX modes: Single Feeder (1TX + 1RX), Single Feeder (1TX + 2RX), Double Feeder (2TX + 2RX), Double Feeder (2TX + 4RX), Double Feeder (1TX + 1RX), and Double Feeder (1TX + 2RX).
    • The DRFU supports the following TX/RX modes: Single Feeder (1TX + 1RX), Single Feeder (1TX + 2RX), Double Feeder (2TX + 2RX), Double Feeder (2TX + 4RX), Double Feeder (1TX + 1RX), and Double Feeder (1TX + 2RX).
    • The GRFU and MRFU support the following TX/RX modes: Single Feeder (1TX + 1RX), Single Feeder (1TX + 2RX), Double Feeder (2TX + 2RX), Double Feeder (2TX + 4RX), Double Feeder (1TX + 1RX), and Double Feeder (1TX + 2RX).

    Support Diversity Transmitter or Four Diversity Receiver

    • When the GRFU or MRFU is added, this parameter is displayed.
    • When Send Receive Mode of the GRFU or MRFU is set to Double Feeder (2TX + 4RX), Associated RXU Board No. can be configured only when you set this parameter to Yes.

    Associated DRRU Board No. or Associated RXU Board No.

    • You need to set this parameter when Send Receive Mode of the DRRU is set to Single Feeder (1TX + 2RX) or Double Feeder (2TX + 4RX).
    • You need to set this parameter when Send Receive Mode of the MRRU and the GRRU is set to Double Feeder (2TX + 4RX).
    • You need to set this parameter when Send Receive Mode of the GRFU and the MRFU is set to Double Feeder (2TX + 4RX).
    • The value of this parameter must be consistent with that set in the "Basic Attributes of Site Board" dialog box for the corresponding board.

    Antenna Tributary 1 Tower-Top Amplifier Flag and Antenna Tributary 2 Tower-Top Amplifier Flag

    Set this parameter according to the actual configuration of the antenna.

    Antenna Tributary 1 Tower-Top Amplifier Attenuation Factor(dB) and Antenna Tributary 2 Tower-Top Amplifier Attenuation Factor(dB)

    Set this parameter to TMA Gain-4. Obtain information on the "TMA gain" from the product specifications.

    NOTE:
    • You need not set Associated DRFU Board No. in any TX/RX mode.
    • The prerequisite for configuration of Associated DRRU Board No. or Associated RXU Board No. is that the associated RF module is configured and that the RF module does not have any association with other boards.

  9. Click OK to return to the Site Device Attributes dialog box.
  10. Right-click the GRRU, and then choose Bind Logical TRX from the shortcut menu. A dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 7.

    Figure 7 Binding Logical TRX dialog box

    NOTE:
    • Different logical TRXs on the same board can be configured to different cells.
    • If the DRRU, DRFU, GRFU, or MRFU is added, you need not select transmit channel A or B in the Bind Logical TRX dialog box.

  11. Select the required TRXs and the cells allocated to them, and set TRX numbers.
  12. Click OK to return to the Site Device Attributes dialog box.
  13. Repeat 1 through 12 to configure other RXU chains and RF modules.

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