eAN3810A V100R001C00 Deployment Guide Issue 01 Date 2017-04-30 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
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eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide About This Chapter Overview This document describes how to use the CME and U2000 to configure data for eAN3810A and to commission and verify configured eAN3810A based on design requirements. This document applies to the initial stage of cellular network deployment. Product Version Unless otherwise stated, "eNodeB", "Pico", "eAN", and "AirNode" in this document refer to the 3810 series AirNode.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1.2 MicroSD Card Site Deployment 1.3 MML Site Deployment 1.1 Site Deployment Overview With site deployment, data is planned, delivered, and activated on a per eAN3810A, MicroSD card commissioning and MML can be used. Application Scenarios and Deployment Principles Site deployment applies to outdoor coverage scenarios where operator-provided private transport networks are used.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1. Network planning: Plan deployment solutions based on network conditions. These include: Networking solution, Transmission solution and Parameter planning. 2. Network readiness: This is a prerequisite to Pico deployment. Specifically, network readiness indicates that the core network, RNC, U2000, SeGW, CA server, and clock server have been deployed and configured, and the transport network is working properly. 3.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-2 Site deployment process 1.2.2 Deployment Preparation This section describes the data and files to be prepared for eAN3810A deployment. Preparing Common Base Station Deployment Data Files on the CME This section describes how to prepare, verify, and export common base station deployment data files on the CME. Data Configuration Process This section describes the data configuration process.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-3 Data configuration process Configuration methods are described as follows. Base Station Creation Method Scenario Remarks Wizard-based single base station creation No base station has been deployed on the live network or only a small number of base stations need to be deployed. You can create base stations using the base station creation wizard on the CME.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Base Station Creation Method Batch base station creation using the MOC Export function to generate a summary data file Scenario Remarks stations. MOC list. A large number of base stations need to be deployed, and their planned data is similar to data of existing base stations. You can obtain ranges of MOs and parameters in the summary data file by customizing MOs and parameters using the tool for customizing a summary data file.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Table 1-2 Startup modes Startup Mode Description CME client mode This mode applies when the CME functions are used. In this mode, only the CME functions are started, and the U2000 functions are not started, such as fault management, topology management, and performance management. In this mode, the CME functions can be started using either of the following methods: U2000 client mode Start CME functions on the U2000 client in application mode.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide − Start the CME client directly. On the Windows desktop, choose Start > All Programs > iManager U2000 MBB Client. − Start CME functions on the U2000 client in traditional mode. On the Windows desktop, choose Start > All Programs > iManager U2000 MBB Client. Issue 01 (2017-04-30) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide After logging in to the U2000 client, choose CME on the menu bar of the U2000 main window and then choose a submenu item to start the related CME function. 2. Create a planned data area. a. On the menu bar, choose Area Management > Planned Area > Create Planned Area (CME client mode) or CME > Planned Area > Create Planned Area (U2000 client mode). A dialog box is displayed for you to create a planned data area. b. Set related information. c. i.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide b. 3. Set basic base station information, including the base station name, ID, version. The CME provides two types of base station templates: Base Station template Radio template Click Next and set basic information and radio template for each RAT. The eNodeB ID can be set to any valid value.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide To add a record, click After selecting a base station root node, you can search for the common configuration objects in area 1. After selecting a RAT node, you can search for configuration objects specific to the RAT in area 1. Therefore, you must select a node correctly. Otherwise, target configuration objects may fail to be found in area 1. in area 2 and set parameters as required.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide 5. 6. 7. View data in the base station deployment list, and click Next. The CME starts to verify data correctness and exports the data. You are advised to set the connection type to Common. The ESN is optional. If it is no set, you need to manually associate the ESN with the related base station during the subsequent deployment commissioning. You can only set the first-level subnet in the subnet information.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Procedure 1. Choose Start > Programs > iManager U2000 MBB Client > USB Making and Protection Tool to start the tool. Figure 1-5 USB making and protection tool 2. Issue 01 (2017-04-30) Choose Make USB(M) > Enterprise Private Network Product (for AirNode Only). The Enterprise Private Network Product (for AirNode Only) dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 1-6. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-6 Enterprise Private Network Product (for AirNode Only) a. Click to the right of Auto deployment list to specify the directory where the Auto_Deployment_List_[Date].xml file exported from the CME is stored. b. Click to the right of Precfg file to specify the directory where the preconfiguration file Precfg.ini is stored. c. Click to the right of Software path to specify the directory where the software package is stored.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Option Information to Set the software and updating configuration files decompressed from a specified version software package Cold patch path: optional, save path of the files decompressed from a specified cold patch package Hot patch path: optional, save path of the files decompressed from a specified hot patch package Based on different version combinations of NEs to be deployed in the deployment list, specify Software path, Cold patch pa
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Option Description One USB for Multiple Sites Save the information about all NEs to an SD card. This mode requires that each NE be configured with a unique ESN. 5. 6. In the Protection Mechanism area, select algorithms as required from the Encryption Algorithm and Integrity Algorithm drop-down lists. − Encryption Algorithm is optional. It is selected by default and can be cleared.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide The existing data configuration files may be damaged when being copied, encrypted, or integrity protected. To prevent any damages, ensure that USB Flash Drive Path and Local Path do not contain any files or directories. 7. Click Start.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide After a file is copied from a computer to an SD card, the file may change due to faults on hardware or the Windows OS, but this seldom occurs. If the problem occurs, you can copy the file from another computer, to another SD card, or restart the OS and copy the file again. To remove an SD card from the computer after the files are copied to the SD card, eject or safely remove the SD card from the Windows OS.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-8 File copy procedure in One USB for Multiple Sites mode 10. Optional: If you need to preset the operator's root certificate in the SD card, you can manually copy the root certificate file provided by the carrier to the SD card: \ MBTS directory. Checking a Transport Network This section describes how to check a transport network. The transport network affects the Automatic OMCH Establishment feature.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Procedure Step 1 Run the LST MICROSDCARDPORT:; command to verify that the Port Switch parameter is On. Step 2 Log in to the U2000 or Web LMT. Run the SET MICROSDCARDPORT command with the Port Switch parameter set to On. The default value of Port Switch parameter is On upon factory delivery. ----End Preparing Dialing Test Tools Dialing tests are performed by using test terminals to check whether deployed eAN3810A can provide services properly.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Deployment Mode Precautions eAN3810A loads only the software. If the MicroSD card only stores configuration files, the eAN3810A loads only the target configuration file. The eAN3810A does not load the software or configuration file on the MicroSD card and its RUN indicator indicates a loading failure (steady on) in any of the following conditions: − The MicroSD card is not intended for it. − The expected directories or files are not present.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide read files on the MicroSD card or fails to be deployed. The MicroSD card may be faulty and cannot be detected, if the RUN indicator status does not change. d. In configuration-free deployment scenarios, wait until the eAN3810A automatically downloads the preconfiguration file and reads the preconfigured information.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Table 1-5 Indicator status of a functional eAN3810A Indicator Status RUN Steady white ETH Slow blinking white (on for 1s and off for 1s) LINK Steady white If the indicator status of an eAN3810A differs from that in the preceding table, contact Huawei technical support engineers. Viewing Deployment Results on the U2000 This section describes how to view deployment results after an eAN3810A is powered on.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide − If the eAN3810A is displayed as in the main topology, the deployment task is successful. No further action is required. − If no icon or another icon is displayed for the eAN3810A, the deployment task fails. Proceed to the next step. Handling Alarms This section describes how to handle alarms generated by a newly deployed eAN3810A. All active alarms must be cleared during the commissioning. Procedure 1.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-10 Filter dialog box 2. Issue 01 (2017-04-30) Click the Alarm Source tab and click the Custom option button. Then, click Add and choose NE from the shortcut menu. The NE dialog box is displayed. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-11 NE dialog box 3. In the Available Objects area on the left, select NEs in the navigation tree. Click click OK. 4. Issue 01 (2017-04-30) to add the selected NEs to the Selected Objects area on the right. Then, In the Filter dialog box, click OK. All alarms reported by the selected NEs are displayed on the Browse Current Alarm window. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide 5. Check the alarms one by one to determine whether they are related to the new eAN3810A deployment. If related, handle the alarms. For details about how to handle the alarms, see the alarm reference. Disabling the SD Card Port Prerequisites The transmission network is ready. The eAN3710A is connected to the U2000 or Web LMT. Procedure Step 1 Run the SET MICROSDCARDPORT command with the Port Switch parameter set to Off.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Table 1-6 Differences between the traditional style and application style Traditional Style Application Style The client is launched with all the supported functions and applications. The client is launched only with the applications required by a user. Menu items cannot be searched for. You can search for menu items. The Favorites feature is not supported. You can add functions and menu items that are frequently used to the Favorites tab.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide 3. Select the Application style or Traditional style option button. 4. Click OK. Follow-up Procedure Restart the U2000 client for the settings to take effect. How Do I Prepare a Precfg.ini File? This section describes how to prepare a Precfg.ini file. This file specifies the software to be loaded during local deployment by a MicroSD card. Context The Precfg.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Deployment Mode File Version software package Cold patch package Hot patch package Issue 01 (2017-04-30) Usage How to Obtain generates the file based on the data in the deployment list. It provides save paths and check codes for: − Software packages − Configur ation files − Certificat es − Commiss ioning licenses Software upgrade It is used to apply a cold patch. It is used to apply a hot patch.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Deployment Mode File Usage How to Obtain Save Path in the MicroSD Card hot patch version. Precfg.ini Configuration file It specifies the software to be loaded. It is manually prepared. MBTS\Precfg.ini Configuration data update It is generated by the CME and exported with the deployment list. The USB making and protection tool copies the file to a MicroSD card directory based on the parameter settings in the tool.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide − The digital signatures in the software and patch packages are used to verify integrity. Do not use the USB making and protection tool to apply integrity protection to these files. Otherwise, deployments or upgrades using a MicroSD card will fail. − Integrity protection must be applied to all other files.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-13 USB Protection Settings 4. Issue 01 (2017-04-30) Choose One USB Settings > Set Security Policies. The Set Security Policies dialog box is displayed.See Figure 1-14 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-14 Set Security Policies a. In the Output Path area, click file and then click OK. to specify a save path for the USBConf.xml b. In the Protection Mechanism area, select algorithms as required from the Encryption Algorithm and Integrity Algorithm drop-down lists.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-15 Directory structure example 6. Add files to be protected, and select the IsEncrypted:Index check box. The system applies only integrity protection to added files by default. If encryption must be applied to, select the IsEncrypted:Index check box. Option Description Adding a single file Click Add Files to select the file to be protected specified in 5. Adding multiple files Click Open Path and select the path specified in 5.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide 8. − The system applies the selected encryption protection to files, and applies integrity protection to all files in the file list area based on the specified integrity algorithm. − Sizes of files remain the same after encryption is completed because the system uses a symmetrical encryption algorithm. Click OK, when a dialog box is displayed indicating the completion of integrity and encryption protection.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Option Description eAN3810A MicroSD card:\MBTS\USBConf.xml Applying Integrity and Encryption Protection to Files in Multiple SD Cards This section describes how to apply integrity and encryption protection to files in multiple SD cards. Prerequisites You have obtained the USB making and protection tool (tool for preparing and protecting an SD card) on the PC where the U2000 is installed.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-17 USB Protection Settings dialog box 4. Issue 01 (2017-04-30) Choose Multi USB Settings > Set USB Path and Security Policies. The Multi USB Protection Settings dialog box is displayed. See the following Figure 1-18. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-18 Multi USB Protection Settings dialog box 5. In the USB Path area, click and specify the root path on the local PC for the folders storing files to be protected. 6. In the Protection Mechanism area, select algorithms as required from the Encryption Algorithm and Integrity Algorithm drop-down lists. Encryption Algorithm can be set to DES3_CBC, AES192_CBC, or AES256_CBC. Integrity Algorithm can be set to HMAC_SHA1 or HMAC_SHA256.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide The files for which integrity and encryption protection must be applied are described in Context. You must follow the rules; otherwise, deployments or upgrades using an SD card will fail. Encryption cannot be applied to version and patch software packages and the Precfg.ini file.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-20 Copying files from the PC to the SD cards Do not change the directory structure in the folder when files are being copied. Otherwise, deployments or upgrades using an SD card will fail. If the base station software needs to be upgraded but no software package is contained in the SD cards, manually copy the software package to the fixed directory.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1.3 MML Site Deployment 1.3.1 MML Site Deployment Process This section describes the eAN3810A site deployment process. Site deployment requires cooperation of engineers at sites and the OMC, who must master the deployment process shown in Figure 1 in advance of the deployment. Figure 1-21 Site deployment process 1.3.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Context The port for housing a MicroSD card is enabled by default on the eAN3810A. Insert a MicroSD card into the powered on eAN3810A and then restart the eAN3810A to read data from the MicroSD card. Alternatively, insert the MicroSD card into the powered off eAN3810A and then power on the eAN3810A.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide b. Determine whether to restart the eAN3810A after a MicroSD card is inserted based on the power-on status of the eAN3810A. If... Then... The eAN3810A has been powered on. Insert the MicroSD card into the related port on the eAN3810A. Remove and reinsert the Ethernet cable for power supply, and then go to 3. The eAN3810A has not been powered on. Insert the MicroSD card into the related port on the eAN3810A.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1. Insert a MicroSD card storing the correct software version to the eAN3810A. 2. Remove the MicroSD card after the eAN3810A loads the software package and successfully completes the upgrade. Checking Hardware Installation eAN3810A hardware installation checking includes hardware and cable installation checking. Table 1-10 lists the hardware installation checking items. Table 1-10 Hardware installation checking list No.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Table 1-12 lists the checking items for other cable connections. Table 1-12 Checklist for other cable connections No. Item 1 The connectors of the other cables must securely connected. 2 Labels on the cables are legible and bound based on the engineering requirements. The cables must be bound tightly and neatly. The sheaths of the cables must not be damaged. 3 Positions for routing the cables must meet requirements of the engineering design.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-22 Power-on check procedure Checking the Indicator Status Table 1-13 Checking the indicator status If... then... RUN Steady white ETH Blinking white WIFI Off LINK Off The eAN3810A is running correctly. During the eAN3810A startup, there is no need to observe the indicator status.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Checking a Transport Network This section describes how to check a transport network. The transport network affects the Automatic OMCH Establishment feature. Therefore, before commissioning an eAN3810A,O&M engineers must check whether the OMCH networking and the network equipment meet the configuration requirements of the corresponding scenario.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Categor y Related Command Parameter Name Value Sample Description connection to the U2000. S1-C Interface IP ADD SCTPPEER Peer IPv4 Address 200.100.109.10 0 Indicates the first SCTP peer IPv4 address for signaling channel setup. This IP address serves as the first peer IPv4 address for automatic SCTP link setup. S1-U Interface IP ADD USERPLANEPEE R Peer IPv4 Address 200.100.109.10 9 Indicates the user-plane IPv4 address of the peer end.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Categor y Related Command Parameter Name Value Sample indication Description the cell. CELL_FDD indicates the FDD mode, and CELL_TDD indicates the TDD mode. SubframeAssign ment SA0 SpecialSubfram ePatterns SSP7 Procedure Step 1 Add NE applications. 1. Run the ADD APP command to add an NE application. Set the Application Type parameter to LTE(LTE). Step 2 Add IP addresses and routes (used for connection to the S1 interface and the U2000). 1.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Set the Peer IPv4 Address parameter to 200.100.109.109. Step 4 Add mapping relations required by the S1 interface. 1. Run the ADD LOGICALPORT2TRPDEV command to add a logical port to a transport device. 2. Run the ADD SCTPHOST2TRPDEV command to add an SCTP host to a transport device. 3. Run the ADD SCTPPEER2TRPDEV command to add an SCTP peer to a transport device. 4.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Step 10 Activate cells. 1. Run the ACT CELL command to activate a cell. Step 11 Connect to the U2000. 1. Run the MOD IPOAM command to modify the configuration of an IP maintenance channel. Set the Peer IPv4 Address parameter to 10.145.35.15. ----End Script //Adding NE applications. If there is an LTE application, do not run the following command.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide TRANSPORTDEVICENO=0; //Adding sectors and cell antennas ADD SECTOREQM:sectorEqmNo=0; ADD TXSECTORANTENNA:TXSECTORANTENNANO=0,SECTOREQMNO=0,TXBRANCHREF=0; ADD RXSECTORANTENNA:RXSECTORANTENNANO=0,SECTOREQMNO=0,RXBRANCHREF=0; ADD TXSECTORANTENNA:TXSECTORANTENNANO=1,SECTOREQMNO=0,TXBRANCHREF=1; ADD RXSECTORANTENNA:RXSECTORANTENNANO=1,SECTOREQMNO=0,RXBRANCHREF=1; //Adding cells and set sectors and operators for the cells ADD CELL:LOCALCELLID=0,CELLNAME="Cell
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide If the indicator status of an eAN3810A differs from that in the preceding table, contact Huawei technical support engineers. Viewing Deployment Results on the U2000 This section describes how to view deployment results after an eAN3810A is powered on. Context After site deployment is completed, you need to log in to the Web LMT or connect the eAN3810A to the U2000 within 30 minutes.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Procedure 1. On the U2000, choose Monitor > Browse Current Alarms (traditional style), or double-click Fault Management in Application Center and then choose Browse Alarms > Browse Current Alarms (application style). On the displayed Browse Current Alarm window, click Filter. The Filter dialog box is displayed. Figure 1-24 Filter dialog box 2. Issue 01 (2017-04-30) Click the Alarm Source tab and click the Custom option button.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide Figure 1-25 NE dialog box 3. In the Available Objects area on the left, select NEs in the navigation tree. Click click OK. 4. Issue 01 (2017-04-30) to add the selected NEs to the Selected Objects area on the right. Then, In the Filter dialog box, click OK. All alarms reported by the selected NEs are displayed on the Browse Current Alarm window. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
eAN3810A Deployment Guide 1 eAN3810A Deployment Guide 5. Check the alarms one by one to determine whether they are related to the new eAN3810A deployment. If related, handle the alarms. For details about how to handle the alarms, see the alarm reference. Verifying Services This section describes how to verify that UEs can attach to the eAN3810A and perform ping services. Prerequisites Cells are activated. UEs have been defined on the core network. Procedure 1.
