User's Manual Part 1

February 8, 2006 Part 005945A revision 01 3
Chapter 0 P REFACE
This book explains how to install a SOMA NPM-1000 macro base station. Installation includes
installing the racks, connecting the base station to the network core, and powering on the system.
This book is intended for field technicians with experience installing and configuring
telecommunications equipment at cellular base stations and network operations centers.
Related Documentation
SOMA Documentation Suite
Table 1 shows the guides in the SOMA service provider documentation suite.
Third-Party Documentation
Table 2 shows third-party documents that provide additional information which may be useful when
installing the base station.
Book Description
Alarms and Events Reference Comprehensive list of alarms and events
Core Server Installation Procedures Procedures for installing and maintaining a core server
Diagnostics Reference Description of the diagnostics
Macro Base Station Hardware Reference Description of the base station hardware architecture
Macro Base Station Installation Procedures Procedures for installing a base station
Macro Base Station Maintenance Procedures Procedures for performing preventive and corrective maintenance
on a base station
Macro Base Station Provisioning Procedures Procedures for provisioning system equipment after installation
Network Deployment Planning Guide Information required when deploying the system
System Administration Reference Description of utilities and administration activities
System Overview Complete solution overview
Table 1 Customer Documentation Components