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819 LTE Optimization

Engineering Guideline

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INTRODUCTION

Purpose

This manual describes LTE Optimization process flow, practices and call release cause.

Document Content and Organization

This manual contains the following:

CHAPTER 1. LTE Optimization Process Flow

This chapter describes the site, cluster and market level optimizations.

CHAPTER 2. LTE Optimization Practices

This chapter describes the coverage improvement, interference control, LTE handover

optimization, EUTRAN/CDMA2000 Handover, RAN parameters, eNodeB control

parameters and parameter reference guide.

CHAPTER 3. Call Release Cause

This chapter describes the call release cause.

CHAPTER 4. References

This chapter includes reference documents.

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Revision History

Version DATE OF ISSUE REMARKS Author

1.0 11. 2012. First Edition Abhishek Warhadkar

1.1 12.2012 Added section 2.8, Updated

Chapter 4 References

Abhishek Warhadkar

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Revision History ....................................................................................................................................... ii

CHAPTER 1. LTE Optimization Process Flow 2-1

1.1 Site Level Optimization ......................................................................................................... 2-1

1.2 Cluster Level Optimization+.................................................................................................. 2-2

1.3 Market level Optimization ...................................................................................................... 2-5

CHAPTER 2. LTE Optimization Practices 2-1

2.1 Coverage Improvement ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Techniques to improve coverage ............................................................................................ 2-1

2.2 Interference Control............................................................................................................... 2-4

2.3 LTE Handover Optimization .................................................................................................. 2-9

2.3.1 Active mode handover ............................................................................................................. 2-9

2.3.2 Idle Mode Handover .............................................................................................................. 2-14

2.4 EUTRAN and CDMA2000 Handover ................................................................................... 2-16

2.5 RAN Parameters .................................................................................................................. 2-21

2.5.1 Physical Cell Identity .............................................................................................................. 2-21

2.5.2 Root Sequence Index (RSI) .................................................................................................. 2-22

2.6 e-NodeB - Control Parameters ............................................................................................ 2-23

2.7 Parameter Reference Guide ................................................................................................ 2-23

2.8 Relevant Documents and Processes ................................................................................. 2-23

CHAPTER 3. Call Release Cause 3-24

CHAPTER 4. References 4-1

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Site level testing process flow .................................................................................... 2-2

Figure 2: Cluster Drive testing scenario ..................................................................................... 2-3

Figure 3: LTE Cluster Optimization Process Flow ..................................................................... 2-3

Figure 4: LTE Optimization Practices......................................................................................... 2-4

Figure 5: Indicators of DL Interference ...................................................................................... 2-5

Figure 6: Example of an overshooting sector ............................................................................ 2-6

Figure 7: Improvement in SINR as a result of down-tilt ............................................................. 2-7

Figure 8: X2 based Active handover call flow .......................................................................... 2-10

Figure 9: A3 Event description ................................................................................................. 2-11

Figure 10: Example of Handover optimization ......................................................................... 2-15

Figure 11: Operational procedure for Neighbor Relation Optimization .................................... 2-15

Figure 12: Example of optimum PSS planning ........................................................................ 2-21

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CHAPTER 1. LTE Optimization

Process Flow

LTE performance optimization activities can be divided into three different levels:

1. Site level

2. Cluster level

3. Market level

1.1 Site Level Optimization

Single sites are the basic building blocks of wireless networks. Contiguous sites form clusters and

clusters constitute markets. Therefore optimization of a network begins with individual sites. Site

level testing is a critical step in the process to ensure each site is meeting all the key performance

indicator (KPI) targets. This type of testing can also be referred to as site level drive testing, site

level shakedown or site level acceptance testing. It can begin as soon as a site is on-air and

functional. Scope for site level testing can vary from basic to a detailed. Most operators and OEMs

perform the following basic tests as a part of site level testing:

A. Peak uplink and downlink throughput test

B. Intra-eNB handovers

C. Inter-eNB handover to immediate first tier neighbors

D. Radio latency test

E. Call success test

Additionally, sector level parameters and data fill are also verified during the course of this activity.

Examples are listed below:

1. Commissioning tests: These tests certify there are no discrepancies in configured

parameters such as Transmit power, Diversity paths etc.

2. Sweep tests: VSWR and uplink noise tests guarantee that sites do not have any anomalies

in coax, fiber and antenna installation. Uplink noise test also eliminate possibility of

external interference.

3. RF parameters: Site and sector level parameters such as PCID, RACH, sector orientation

or azimuth are also verified.

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4. Alarm testing

Figure 1: Site level testing process flow

1.2 Cluster Level Optimization+

Cluster level performance testing or optimization activity is the next key factor in network

optimization. A cluster is a group of several on-air contiguous sites. Contiguous coverage between

sites of a cluster is a critical factor in ensuring seamless mobility. Site level testing as described in

the previous section is usually considered a prerequisite for cluster level testing. Once a cluster is

formed, a baseline drive test is conducted to capture the pre-optimization performance of the cluster.

A cluster drive route must be carefully designed to cover each sector of all sites so that major roads,

thruways, points of interest and demographics important to operators are covered. The drive data is

then analyzed and studied for potential optimization changes to improve user experience.

Suggested changes are implemented and a re-drive is conducted to recapture the performance

improvement. All changes made during the optimization phase must be documented for future

reference. Cluster optimization becomes challenging when there are common elements such as a

shared antenna between two technologies. A balance or trade-off must be considered while

optimizing such networks as improving one network may negatively impact the other underlay or

overlay network.

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Examples of major KPIs included in cluster level optimization testing are as follows:

1. Connection/call success rate

2. Connection/call drop rate

3. Average uplink throughput

4. Average downlink throughput

5. Average Radio latency

6. Handover success rate and Handover latency

The objective of cluster level testing is to meet or exceed all KPI targets. In situations where one or

more KPIs are not met, possible recommendations should be evaluated: addition of new sites or

sector, antenna replacement, addition of capacity carriers etc. are put forth to achieve required

performance. Figure 1D explains basic LTE optimization practices.

Figure 4: LTE Optimization Practices

LTE standard has a large number of configurable parameters which can affect the performance

aspect of the network. To maintain consistency, several of these parameters must be set to a global

default value. Global default value also referred to as „Golden Parameters‟ must be discussed and

consulted between the OEM and Operator so that an optimized value can be determined based on

laboratory testing, simulating techniques and real world subscriber scenarios.

RF design simulations can also assist in finalizing the physical changes intended coverage

improvement or interference control. Cell planning or design tools can predict the effect of physical

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changes which can be useful in evaluating the impact before implementation. Costly measures such

as physical changes, antenna azimuth or radiation center changes must be carefully assessed to

minimize customer impact and service degradation below set target. Overlapping coverage between

sites is crucial to accomplish optimal handover performance.

Neighbor list implementation ensures successful handover between contiguous sites and sectors.

An initial neighbor list plan can be generated using RF design tools or any other similar tool

capable of designing neighbor plans. Maintaining updated neighbor lists for every site is

recommended to facilitate successful handovers in an evolving network. Neighbor lists from

underlying technology, if available, can be useful first-hand information.

LTE parameters like Physical cell identity (PCI), Root sequence index, Traffic area codes, Traffic

area lists etc. must be planned prior to the commencement of optimization activity. These

parameters can be tweaked during the optimization phase.

The addition of new sites or sectors to the network is considered when existing sites cannot provide

sufficient coverage in terms of reliability and sustainability. Optimization engineers should propose

such ideas to the RF design group to consider during cell planning exercise and network expansion.

1.3 Market level Optimization

For an evolving network, optimization can be a routine activity. Deployment of new macro sites,

small cells, in-building solutions are always considered to meet the high demand of capacity and

bandwidth. Regular network tweaks and optimization efforts are always needed when new network

elements are integrated to serve increased demands and improvement of user experience.

Market level optimization can be considered a final step in accomplishing a high performing LTE

network. This activity is similar to cluster level activity where multiple optimized clusters are

evaluated and analyzed to ensure proper networking and mobility between them.

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CHAPTER 2. LTE Optimization

Practices

2.1 Coverage Improvement

Cell site planning is an important factor in network design process. Antenna selection, antenna

radiation center, antenna tilt (mechanical or electrical) and antenna azimuth governs the coverage

of any given cell site. Lack of coverage also referred to as lack of dominant server or coverage hole

happens when any given geographic region does not have enough RF coverage to serve both fixed

and mobile subscribers. Strength of Reference signal is used in determining the coverage holes.

In LTE terms (as defined in TS 36.214), Reference signal received power is defined as:

Reference signal received power (RSRP), is defined as the linear average over the power

contributions (in [W]) of the resource elements that carry cell-specific reference signals within the

considered measurement frequency bandwidth.

For RSRP determination the cell-specific reference signals R0 according TS 36.211 [3] shall be

used. If the UE can reliably detect that R1 is available it may use R1 in addition to R0 to determine

RSRP.

The reference point for the RSRP shall be the antenna connector of the UE.

If receiver diversity is in use by the UE, the reported value shall not be lower than the

corresponding RSRP of any of the individual diversity branches

2.1.1 Techniques to improve coverage

1. Antenna orientation and tilt – Pointing the antenna in direction of interest and adjusting the

tilt (mechanical or electrical) is the most common practice to control coverage. Availability

of the remote electrical tilt (RET) feature has made this task more convenient by not

requiring tower climb or visits to the cell site location. Electrical tilt change should also be

evaluated using proper design tools to estimate the effect before implementation. Minimum

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to no harm should be maintained while implementing change in tilt or azimuth. In other

words, while adjusting tilt and azimuth, one must make sure that the suggested change will

not adversely affect existing coverage and served subscribers.

2. Antenna diversity – Adding diversity in uplink is another practice to improve uplink cell

coverage. Uplink diversity improves the „receive sensitivity‟ of eNB resulting in better

uplink coverage.

3. Cell selection threshold QRxLevMin – This parameter specifies the minimum required Rx

level in the cell in dBm. Cell selection process and cell selection criteria as per 3GPP

standard 36.304 are:

Cell Selection process

Description

The UE shall use one of the following two cell selection procedures:

a) Initial Cell Selection

This procedure requires no prior knowledge of which RF channels are E-UTRA carriers. The UE

shall scan all RF channels in the E-UTRA bands according to its capabilities to find a suitable cell.

On each carrier frequency, the UE need only search for the strongest cell. Once a suitable cell is

found this cell shall be selected.

b) Stored Information Cell Selection

This procedure requires stored information of carrier frequencies and optionally also information

on cell parameters, from previously received measurement control information elements or from

previously detected cells. Once the UE has found a suitable cell the UE shall select it. If no suitable

cell is found the Initial Cell Selection procedure shall be started.

NOTE: Priorities between different RAT or frequencies provided to the UE by system information

or dedicated signaling are not used in the cell selection process.

Cell Selection Criteria

The cell selection criterion S is fulfilled when:

Srxlev > 0

Where:

Srxlev = Qrxlevmeas – (Qrxlevmin – Qrxlevminoffset) - Pcompensation

Where:

The signaled value QrxlevminOffset is only applied when a cell is evaluated for cell selection as a

result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN while camped normally in a VPLMN [5].

During this periodic search for higher priority PLMN the UE may check the S criteria of a cell

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using parameter values stored from a different cell of this higher priority PLMN.

Srxlev Cell Selection RX level value (dB)

Qrxlevmeas Measured cell RX level value (RSRP).

Qrxlevmin Minimum required RX level in the cell (dBm)

Qrxlevminoffset Offset to the signalled Qrxlevmin taken into account in the Srxlev

evaluation as a result of a periodic search for a higher priority PLMN

while camped normally in a VPLMN [5]

Pcompensation [FFS]

Cell reselection parameters in system information broadcasts

Cell reselection parameters are broadcast in system information and are read from the serving cell

as follows:

Qoffsets,n This specifies the offset between the two cells.

Qoffsetfrequency Frequency specific offset for equal priority E-UTRAN frequencies.

Qhyst This specifies the hysteresis value for ranking criteria.

Qrxlevmin This specifies the minimum required Rx level in the cell in dBm.

TreselectionRAT This specifies the cell reselection timer value. For each target RAT a

specific value for the cell reselection timer isdefined, which is

applicable when evaluating reselection within E-UTRAN or towards

other RAT (i.e. TreselectionRATfor E-UTRAN is

TreselectionEUTRAN, for UTRAN TreselectionUTRAN for GERAN

TreselectionGERAN, forTreselectionCDMA_HRPD, and for

TreselectionCDMA_1xRTT).Note: TreselectionRAT is not sent on

system information, but used in reselection rules by the UE for each

RAT.

TreselectionEUTRAN This specifies the cell reselection timer value TreselectionRAT for E-

UTRAN

TreselectionUTRAN This specifies the cell reselection timer value TreselectionRAT for

UTRAN

TreselectionGERAN This specifies the cell reselection timer value TreselectionRAT for

GERAN

TreselectionCDMA_HRPD This specifies the cell reselection timer value TreselectionRAT for

CDMA HRPD

TreselectionCDMA_1xRTT This specifies the cell reselection timer value TreselectionRAT for

CDMA 1xRTT

Threshx, high This specifies the threshold used by the UE when reselecting towards

the higher priority frequency X than currentlyserving frequency. Each

frequency of E-UTRAN and UTRAN, each band of GERAN, each

band class of CDMA2000HRPD and CDMA2000 1xRTT will have a

specific threshold.

Threshx, low This specifies the threshold used in reselection towards frequency X

priority from a higher priority frequency. Eachfrequency of E-UTRAN

and UTRAN, each band of GERAN, each band class of CDMA2000

HRPD and CDMA20001xRTT will have a specific threshold.

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Threshserving, low This specifies the threshold for serving frequency used in reselection

evaluation towards lower priority E-UTRANfrequency or RAT.

Sintrasearch This specifies the threshold (in dB) for intra frequency measurements.

Snonintrasearch This specifies the threshold (in dB) for EUTRAN inter-frequency and

inter-RAT measurements.

TCRmax This specifies the duration for evaluating allowed amount of cell

reselection(s).

NCR_M This specifies the maximum number of cell reselections to enter

medium mobility state.

NCR_H This specifies the maximum number of cell reselections to enter high

mobility state.

TCRmaxHyst This specifies the additional time period before the UE can enter

normal-mobility.

4. Cell selection threshold Qqualmin - Minimum required quality level in the cell (dB). This

is applicable only for FDD cells.

5. Uplink Power control – Uplink power control determines the average power over a SC-

FDMA symbol in which the physical channel is transmitted. PUCCH supports transmission

of ACK/NACK, CQI report and scheduling requests. Coverage can be controlled by UEs

Physical Uplink Control Channel (PUCCH) and Physical Uplink Shared Channel (PUSCH).

Parameters p0_nominal_pusch and p0_nominal_pucch are two critical parameters which

define PUSCH and PUCCH transmit power.

2.2 Interference Control

Downlink (DL) inter cell interference which reduces the signal quality is a major factor

contributing to degraded service. It usually impacts cell-edge users which lack good quality RF

signal due to the presence of multiple serving sectors of similar signal strength. DL inter-cell

interference scenario can also be observed in dense urban areas where multipath factor can results

in strong signals from various sectors in one geographic region. DL interference if not corrected

can lead to poor throughput performance on both downlink and uplink. Therefore an improved DL

coverage in terms of both signal strength and quality provides better user experience.

Indicators such as low Signal to noise ratio (SINR), low scale Channel quality indicator (CQI),

Transmission mode (transmit diversity), low Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) and high

Block error rate (BLER) are common indicators of DL interference. Low SINR and low CQI

reports result in lower and more robust modulation scheme for data transmission. The first step in

optimization efforts is to improve the coverage and quality of existing serving cells resulting in

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good quality of service (QoS).

RSRQ is defined in TS 36.214 as:

Reference Signal Received Quality (RSRQ) is defined as the ratio N×RSRP/(E-UTRA carrier

RSSI), where N is the number of RB’s of the E-UTRA carrier RSSI measurement bandwidth. The

measurements in the numerator and denominator shall be made over the same set of resource

blocks.

E-UTRA Carrier Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), comprises the linear average of the

total received power (in [W]) observed only in OFDM symbols containing reference symbols for

antenna port 0, in the measurement bandwidth, over N number of resource blocks by the UE from

all sources, including co-channel serving and non-serving cells, adjacent channel interference,

thermal noise etc.

The reference point for the RSRQ shall be the antenna connector of the UE.

If receiver diversity is in use by the UE, the reported value shall not be lower than the

corresponding RSRQ of any of the individual diversity branches.

Figure 5: Indicators of DL Interference

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DL interference is usually controlled by maintaining equal power boundaries for cells within a

contiguous cluster. Containing the coverage of a cell only to its intended service region ensures that

the cell is not overshooting and adding to DL interference elsewhere. For boomer sites, use of

mechanical tilt is common practice to contain the coverage and direct the energy in intended

service areas. In reference to mechanical tilt, the gain reduction occurs in the direction or azimuth

of antenna whereas with electrical tilt, there is identical gain reduction in all directions. Antenna

selection during design process is also crucial in planning a good quality network. Knowledge of

antenna characteristics such as horizontal and vertical beam width and side lobes should be utilized

in selecting optimized tilts and azimuth. Transmit attenuation can be used to control excessive DL

interference.

A proper drive test must be conducted to identify the root cause of DL interference. The use of

scanners is recommended; scanner log analysis is useful in pin-pointing overshooting sectors.

Introduction of a new channel or carrier is another approach to tackle interference. However, many

operators do not have this option due to limited licensed spectrum. The idea of new macro or small

cell additions and capacity carriers are considered in cases where DL interference cannot be

controlled due to several network constraints.

Figure 6: Example of an overshooting sector

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Figure 7: Improvement in SINR as a result of down-tilt

Other than general optimization practices to control interference, LTE also offers features such as

„Inter cell Interference Coordination (ICIC)‟ technique which dynamically controls interference

based on UE‟s CQI reports.

Downlink ICIC (DL-ICIC) enhances cell-edge UE performance by adjusting the power for UE

based on reported channel condition. Cell center users get different power allocation based on UE‟s

feedback.

Average CQI Threshold metric is used to differentiate cell edge and cell center users. DL power

control mechanism uses the channel estimation to adjust the Pa parameter which leads to:

If the user is estimated to be in cell center condition, UE specific DL power related

parameter Pa is lowered, which results in power reduction of data subcarriers for that UE

and further decreases interference to neighboring cells

If UE is estimated to be in cell center condition, Pa is increased and hence data subcarriers

power is increased to maintain edge UE‟s quality

The ratio of PDSCH EPRE to cell-specific RS EPRE among PDSCH REs (not applicable to

PDSCH REs with zero EPRE) for each OFDM symbol is denoted by either A or B according

to the OFDM symbol index

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Uplink ICIC (UL-ICIC) feature is used to control uplink interference. Below flow explains how

uplink power control is implemented using indicators such as Interference over thermal (IOT),

Interference overload indicator (IOI).

eNBs exchange IOI over X2 Interface

o IOI Information is set as (High/Medium/Low) on per PRB basis

eNB estimates the IOT (Interference Over Thermal) on per PRB basis

IOT is an estimation of interference from neighboring cells

IOT is estimated as:

o RSSI - Serving_signal_power - Thermal Noise

o Serving Signal Power = Based on UE Channel Estimation (using SRS/DMRS)

o Thermal Noise = Based on minimum RSSI over a collection period

Following parameters are then used to determine the IOI indication based on IOT

Parameter Range Default Description

UL TARGET IOT

1 to 128

(step size :

0.25dB)

32

(8dB)

The desired IOT (interference over thermal) from neighboring

cells used for the ICIC Procedure as explained below

UL IOI

THRESHOLD

STEP

1 to 128

(step size:

0.25dB)

2

(0.5dB)

Interference overload indicator(IOI) is a signaling to the

neighboring cells to indicate the interference status

(high/medium/low) for ICIC operation

IOI is set as:

If current IOT < (ulTargetIot – ulIoiThresholdStep ), IOI =

low status

If current IOT > (ulTargetIot + ulIoiThresholdStep ), IOI =

high status

Else, IOI = medium status.

eNB calculates ICIC metric of each UE at every ICIC period

ICIC metric= (IOI_factor) + (delta_interference) + (Fairness Factor)

o IOI_factor is cell-specific

Reflects the estimated neighboring eNBs‟ interference level experienced.

IOI_factor is calculated from IOI information from all neighboring eNBs

by averaging the IOI information of all PRBs and all eNBs.

o Delta_interference is UE-specific

Contributed IOT – Target IOT

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Contributed IOT is estimated interference to neighboring eNBs created by

UE

Amount of contributed IOT can be determined by path loss between UE

and neighboring eNBs and by using the UE Transmit Power information

from PHR (Power Headroom Report)

Path loss can be obtained using the measurement report from UE

or

Estimation based on UE‟s channel condition (CQI, RSRP etc.)

o Fairness Factor is UE-specific

Results in fairness among UEs, without which, cell center UEs could have

very low ICIC metric causing them to use high power

Power control

o For UEs with high ICIC metric, TPC (Transmit Power Command) of -1dB is used.

o For UEs with low ICIC metric, TPC of +1dB is used.

2.3 LTE Handover Optimization

Handover success rate is another important KPI focused on in optimization process. Having a good

success rate indicates that sites in network connect to each and user can enjoy uninterrupted access

to network in mobility scenarios. The impact of LTE handover performance depends on what a

type of applications users are running at their end. For example, poor handover performance or

high handover latency have low impact on applications such as file transfer where a small

interruption can be tolerable whereas bad handover performance may have severe impact on VOIP

applications where a handover drop results in voice call drop.

2.3.1 Active mode handover

Active mode handover can be of three different types:

1. Intra/Inter Frequency – Handover between cells using sane or different center frequencies

2. Intra/Inter eNB – Handover between cells of the same or different site

3. S1/X2 based – Handover involving MME interaction or directly between two eNBs using

X2 links

UE can be configured in connected state to report several different types of measurements based on

event types as explained below.

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o Event A1

Serving becomes better than a threshold

Used to deactivate Gap Measurements

o Event A2

Serving becomes worse than a threshold

Used to activate Gap Measurements

o Event A3

Neighbor becomes offset better than the Serving

Used to trigger Intra-FA Handoff

o Event A4

Neighbor becomes better than a threshold

Used for ANR

Figure 8: X2 based Active handover call flow

Next section discusses the configuration related to Event A3 which is used to facilitate Intra-FA

LTE handover.

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Figure 9: A3 Event description

• In active mode measurements are performed only when Serving Cell RSRP falls below a

configurable threshold (Smeasure)

• The A3 event parameters for Active mode measurement are transmitted via RRC

Connection Reconfiguration Message

• The parameter a3offset defines the (neighbor + offset > serving) criteria.

• Additionally, there is a cell individual offset that can be configured per neighbor

(Ind_offset).

• This criterion must be satisfied over a configurable period of time for the measurement

report to be done (TimeToTrigger).

• The measurement criteria can be based on RSRP or RSRQ and is configurable

(TriggerQuantity).

• The measurement report can be configured to report RSRP/RSRQ or both

(ReportQuantity).

• Periodic reports can be generated after the Event criteria are met based on a configurable

parameter (reportInterval).

• Number of reports generated based on the event is controlled using a configurable

parameter (reportAmount)

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LSM Command LSM Parameter Unit Range Default

RTRV-EUTRA-

A3-CNF

A3_Offset 0.5db -30db to +30db 4

Time_To_Trigger ms

0,40,64,80,100,128,

160,256,320,480,512,640,1024,1280,2560

,5120

480ms

Trigger_Quantity

RSRP or RSRQ RSRQ

Report_Quantity

Same as Trigger Quantity

Or

Both

Both (RSRQ &

RSRP)

Report_Interval ms

120ms, 240ms, 480ms, 640ms, 1024ms,

2048ms, 5120ms, 10240ms, 1min,

6min, 12min, 30min, 60min

240ms

Report_Amount

1,2,4,8,16,32,64, infinity 8

CHG-MEAS-

FUNC S_Measure

*RSRP

Range 0 ~ 97 60

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LSM

Command LSM Parameter Range/Size Default

Details

CHG-QUANT-

EUTRA

Rsrp_Filter_Coefficient

fc0, fc1, fc2, fc3,

fc4, fc5,

fc6, fc7, fc8, fc9,

fc11, fc13,

fc15, fc17, fc19

4

The RSRP measurement is

filtered by the UE before

sending the measurement report

using the following formula. M

is the latest measured result, F

is the filtered result and the

factor “a” is based on the filter

coefficient. More the co-

efficient the new filtered result

is influenced more by the

previous filtered value than the

current measured value.

a = 1/2(k/4)

rsrqFilterCoefficient

fc0, fc1, fc2, fc3,

fc4, fc5,

fc6, fc7, fc8, fc9,

fc11, fc13,

fc15, fc17, fc19

4

The RSRQ measurement is

filtered by the UE before

sending the measurement report

using the following formula. M

is the latest measured result, F

is the filtered result and a is

based on the filter coefficient.

More the co-efficient the new

filtered result is influenced

more by the previous filtered

value than the current measured

value.

A3 offset and Smeasure are two critical parameters which can be tweaked to improve handover

performance. Additionally, „cell individual offset‟ and „Hysteresis‟ parameters can be applied to

improve handover performance.

A3 event description as per 3GPP TS 36.331:

The UE shall:

1> consider the entering condition for this event to be satisfied when condition A3-1, as

specified below, is fulfilled;

1> consider the leaving condition for this event to be satisfied when condition A3-2, as specified

below, is fulfilled;

Inequality A3-1 (Entering condition)

OffOcsOfsMsHysOcnOfnMn

Inequality A3-2 (Leaving condition)

OffOcsOfsMsHysOcnOfnMn

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The variables in the formula are defined as follows:

Mn is the measurement result of the neighbouring cell, not taking into account any offsets.

Ofn is the frequency specific offset of the frequency of the neighbour cell (i.e. offsetFreq as

defined within measObjectEUTRA corresponding to the frequency of the neighbour cell).

Ocn is the cell specific offset of the neighbour cell (i.e. cellIndividualOffset as defined within

measObjectEUTRA corresponding to the frequency of the neighbour cell), and set to zero if

not configured for the neighbour cell.

Ms is the measurement result of the serving cell, not taking into account any offsets.

Ofs is the frequency specific offset of the serving frequency (i.e. offsetFreq as defined within

measObjectEUTRA corresponding to the serving frequency).

Ocs is the cell specific offset of the serving cell (i.e. cellIndividualOffset as defined within

measObjectEUTRA corresponding to the serving frequency), and is set to zero if not

configured for the serving cell.

Hys is the hysteresis parameter for this event (i.e. hysteresis as defined within

reportConfigEUTRA for this event).

Off is the offset parameter for this event (i.e. a3-Offset as defined within reportConfigEUTRA

for this event).

Mn, Ms are expressed in dBm in case of RSRP, or in dB in case of RSRQ.

Ofn, Ocn, Ofs, Ocs, Hys, Off are expressed in dB.

2.3.2 Idle Mode Handover

Idle mode handover or cell reselection is the process used by UE and network to monitor UE‟s

location without it requiring radio resources. In Idle mode, UE remains attached at MME level but

remains RRC idle unless it requires RRC resources (for eg. To perform TAU or Paging procedures)

Maintaining most current and updated neighbor list on the eNBs is critical to facilitate successful

handover. Neighbor list must be updated frequently to accommodate addition of new sites and

sectors in the network.

Condition where multiple handovers are recorded within a very short period between same two

cells in stationary or mobile scenario is known as Ping-Pong. Ping-Pong condition affects the end

user as more processing time results in poor user experience. This situation arises when both source

and target sectors meet the handover thresholds and are equivalent in signal strength. Ping-Pong

can occur in both strong and weak conditions. A3 offset, S-measure, Hysteresis and Cell individual

offset are some parameters which can be tweaked to reduce Ping-Pong rate. Fig 1I shows an

example of Ping-Pong condition

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Figure 10: Example of Handover optimization

Samsung eNB's neighbor optimization function calculates the neighbor priority and optimally

manages the neighbor information based on calculated priority. In addition, it prevents handover

execution for a specific cell using handover blacklist feature. The priority is calculated using

handover statistics. It maintains the optimum and most current neighbor information by

periodically calculating the priorities.

LSMServing CellUE

(1) HO Statistics

Measurement Report

Target Cell

HO preparationHO Command

HO execution

(2) Ranking Calculation Period

Change from NRT to HO Black List

Restore from HO Black List to NRT

(3) CLI command(NO HO = ON or OFF)

NR Ranking Calculation Lower HO Quality

Calculation HO-to-Black-Cell Ratio

Calculation

Figure 11: Operational procedure for Neighbor Relation Optimization

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The automatic neighbor relation function through UE measurement is used for adding

neighbors via the LSM or the UE measurement in the following cases:

During UE handover

When source cell lacks the target cell neighbor information

This function can be turned on/off using the CHG-SONFN-CELL command.

The CHG-SONFN-CELL command has the following ANR_ENABLE field parameter values:

sonFuncOff: The ANR function is not performed.

sonManualApply: NR deletion (X2 based), handover blacklist addition according to

NR priority level and NRT recovery are performed automatically. Note that NR

deletion or blacklist addition requires user confirmation.

sonAutoApply: NR deletion (X2 based), handover blacklist addition according to NR

priority level and NRT recovery are performed automatically.

2.4 EUTRAN and CDMA2000 Handover

EUTRAN and CDMA2000 handover can be useful when both networks are overlaid on same

geographical region. A user traveling out of LTE coverage area can hand down to HRPD while

maintaining the same data session and uninterrupted data transfer. This feature is helpful in cases

where a new LTE network is deployed on a matured CDMA2000 network and UE can rely on

underlying network whenever it goes out of coverage on LTE

Implementation of Neighbor list for underlying CDMA network is needed to facilitate EUTRAN to

CDMA2000 handover. On LTE side, appropriate neighboring sectors with PN and channel

information are populated. Right HRPD neighbors can be selected based statistics such as

Handover matrix (HOM) data of CDMA network. Optimization drive test can also give useful

information in defining missing or appropriate neighbors for EUTRAN to CDMA2000

interworking.

Below table explains Parameters and Events used on EUTRAN to CDMA2000 interworking:

Message IE Parameter Description

RRC

Connection

Reconfiguration

B2 Event

b2Threshold1Rsrp RSRP threshold1 used for

triggering the EUTRA

measurement report for

CDMA2000 HRPD Event B2.

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b2Threshold1Rsrq RSRQ threshold1 used for

triggering the EUTRA

measurement report for

CDMA2000 HRPD Event

B2.

b2Threshold2Cdma2000 CDMA2000 threshold 2 used

for triggering the inter-RAT

CDMA2000 measurement

report for CDMA2000

HRPD Event B2.

qOffsetFreq

hysteresisB2 Hysteresis applied to entry

and leave condition of

CDMA2000 HRPD Event B2.

timeToTriggerB2 timeToTrigger value for

CDMA2000 HRPD Event

B2. The timeToTrigger value

is the period of time that must

be met for the UE to trigger a

measurement report.

reportIntervalB2 The reporting interval of a

measurement report for

CDMA2000 HRPD Event

B2.

reportAmountB2 The number of measurement

reports for CDMA2000

HRPD Event B2.

maxReportCellsB2 The maximum number of

cells included in a

measurement report for

CDMA2000 HRPD Event B2.

triggerQuantityB2 Quantity that triggers the

Event B2 measurement The

trigger can be set for either

RSRP or RSRQ and is only

applicable on threshold 1.

RRC

Connection

Reconfiguration

A2 Event

a2ThresholdRsrp A2 event is triggered when

source becomes worse than

the configured RSRP

threshold (Refer to standard

36.133 for RSRP Report

mapping)

a2ThresholdRsrq Primary RSRQ threshold

value for eventA2. Used only

when triggerQuantityA2Prim

is set to RSRQ.

reportIntervalA2 Determines the reporting

interval of a measurement

report for Event A2

triggerQuantityA2 A1 event is triggered when

source becomes worse than

the configured RSRQ

threshold ((Refer to

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standard 36.133 for RSRQ

Report mapping)

hysteresisA2 Hysteresis applied to entry

and leave conditions of Event

A2

timeToTriggerA2 The timeToTrigger value is

the period of time that must

be met for the UE to trigger a

measurement report for Event

A2

reportAmountA2 The number of reports for

periodical reporting for the

primary eventA2

measurement .

Value 0 means that reports are

sent as long as the event is

fulfilled.

Primary and secondary

measurement parameters refer

to the option to use different

settings for two simultaneous

measurements for eventA2.

maxReportCellsA2 The maximum number of

cells included in a

measurement report for Event

A2.

reportQuantityA2 Determines whether the

Measurement report for A2

event includes both RSRP and

RSRQ information or the only

RSRP or RSRQ as configured

by the Trigger event above.

filterCoefficientEUtraRsrp Filtering coefficient used by

the UE to filter RSRP

measurements before event

evaluation The measurement

filter averages a number of

measurement report values to

filter out the impact of large

scale fast fading.

filterCoefficientEUtraRsrq Filtering coefficient used by

the UE to filter RSRQ

measurements before event

evaluation The measurement

filter averages a number of

measurement report values to

filter out the impact of large

scale fast fading.

RRC

Connection

Reconfiguration

A1 Event a1ThresholdRsrp A1 event is triggered when

source becomes better than

the configured RSRP

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threshold ( Actual Threshold

= Parameter - 140, 36.133

standards) dbm

a1ThresholdRsrq A1 event is triggered when

source becomes better than

the configured RSRQ

threshold (Refer to 36.133

standard for RSRP Report

mapping)

triggerQuantityA1 Determines whether Event A1

is triggered based on RSRP or

RSRQ criteria.

reportQuantityA1 Determines whether the

Measurement report for A1

event includes both RSRP and

RSRQ information or the only

RSRP or RSRQ as configured

by the Trigger event above.

maxReportCellsA1 The maximum number of

cells included in a

measurement report for Event

A1.

hysteresisA1 Hysteresis applied to entry

and leave conditions of Event

A1.

timeToTriggerA1 The timeToTrigger value is

the period of time that must

be met for the UE to trigger a

measurement report for Event

A1

reportIntervalA1 Determines the reporting

interval of a measurement

report for Event A1

reportAmountA1 Determines the number of

measurement reports UE

needs to send when Event A1

criteria is met

SIB8 systemTimeInfo timeAndPhaseSynchCritical

CellReselection

Parameters

CDMA 2000

bandClass Identifies the CDMA-eHRPD

frequency band class in which

the carrier frequency can be

found

cellReselectionPriority Reselection priority of the cell

in the eNB. The range is 0-7,

where 0 indicates low, and 7

high in priority.

threshXHigh ThreshXHigh of CDMA2000

HRPD band class DB.

threshXLow ThreshXLow of CDMA2000

HRPD band class DB.

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tReselectionSfUsageHRPD Whether to use

tReselectionSfUsageHRPD of

HRPD reselection information

that is sent down to SIB8.

tReselectionSfUsageHRPD

determines whether to apply a

scaling factor for HRPD cell

reselection.

tReselectionHRPD TReselctionHRPD included in

the HRPD Reselection

information sent to SIB8. The

default is 0, and can be

changed by the operator.

tReselectionSfHighHRPD Value by which parameter

tReselectionCdmaHrpd is

multiplied if the UE is in a

high mobility state as defined

in 3GPP TS 36.304

tReselectionSfMediumHRPD TReselectionSfMediumHRPD

included in the HRPD

Reselection information sent

to SIB8.

searchWindowSize The size of the search window

in the eNB.

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2.5 RAN Parameters

This section talks about two eNB sector level parameters called, Physical Cell Identity (PCI) and

Root Sequence Index (RSI).

2.5.1 Physical Cell Identity

PCI is derived from two physical layer signals – Primary Synchronization Signal (PSS) and

Secondary synchronization signal (SSS). There are 504 unique PCIs. The physical-layer cell

identities are grouped into 168 unique physical-layer cell-identity groups, each group containing

three unique identities. The grouping is such that each physical-layer cell identity is part of one and

only one physical-layer cell-identity group. A physical-layer cell identity (2)ID

(1)ID

cellID 3 NNN is thus

uniquely defined by a number (1)IDN in the range of 0 to 167, representing the physical-layer cell-

identity group, and a number (2)IDN in the range of 0 to 2, representing the physical-layer identity

within the physical-layer cell-identity group.

Each cells Reference signal transmits a pseudo random sequence corresponding to assigned PCI.

And channel quality measurements are also made on reference signals. Thus, an optimized

allocation of PCIs is needed to avoid problems in cell recognition or cell search. During PCI

planning, one needs to avoid same PCI and PSS on neighboring cell. This eliminates confusion in

cell search and also reduces interference which can occur due to PSS or reference signal collision.

Figure 12: Example of optimum PSS planning

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2.5.2 Root Sequence Index (RSI)

The Preambles used in RACH procedure are derived from Root Sequence. Preambles are obtained

by cyclic shifts of root sequence which are based on Zadoff-Chu sequence. There are 838 Root

Sequences available. There are 64 preambles available per cell and UE randomly selects one

preamble to perform random access procedure. If number of preambles per root sequence is less

than 64 Preambles, continue deriving Preambles with next Root Sequence unit 64 preambles are

obtained.

Thus, unique assignment of Root sequence is recommended between neighboring cells. Below two

tables describes Ncs to Zero Correlation zone config mapping and LSM parameter for configuring

RSI and Zero correlation zone config parameter.

CSN configuration CSN value

Unrestricted set Restricted set

0 0 15

1 13 18

2 15 22

3 18 26

4 22 32

5 26 38

6 32 46

7 38 55

8 46 68

9 59 82

10 76 100

11 93 128

12 119 158

13 167 202

14 279 237

15 419 -

LSM Parameter

type Parameter Range Default

CHG-PRACH-

CONF

Root_sequence_Index 0 ~ 837 Planned

Zero_correl_zone_config 0 ~ 15 12

Prach_Config_Index 0 ~ 63

3 (Alpha)

4 (Beta)

5 (Gamma)

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2.6 e-NodeB - Control Parameters

This section describes some parameters which can help improve call sustainability and reliability

resulting in better network performance.

HARQ Control

CQI Control

AMC Control

2.7 Parameter Reference Guide

Following mapping table provides a quick reference guide for optimization and troubleshooting

each of the LTE KPIs:

KPI Parameters/Drive test log analyses Soft Parameters eNB/LSMR

Connection

success rate RSRP, SINR

QRxlevMin, QqualMin, Backoff

Parameter, MSG4HARQ, eHRPD

redirection parmeters

Connection

drop rate RSRP, SINR, UL BLER, DL BLER

Check call release cause

Handover

Success Rate RSRP, SINR

X2 link status, Neighbor list, A3 offset,

Smeasure, Cell Individual offset, ANR,

PCI collision

Handover

Latency HO Interruption time

Backhaul delay, X2 interface

DL Throughput RSRP, SINR, DL MCS, DL RB,

PDSCH TP, RI, CQI, DL BLER DL ICIC

UL Throughput

RSRP, SINR, UL MCS, UL RB,

PUSCH TP, CQI, UL BLER, PDCCH

BLER UL ICIC

2.8 Relevant Documents and Processes

Please contact Sprint or STA National RF team for latest releases of following documents:

1. Site Modification Process Flow

2. Golden Parameters for LTE and eHRPD

3. Released feature request documentation (FRD)

4. 510 LTE eNB Maintenance Manual

5. 410 MMBS Operational manual

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CHAPTER 3. Call Release Cause

The Call Release Cause is explained below:

Value Call Release Cause

Description Collection Time DEC HEX

256 0X0100 S1AP_CauseRadioNetwork_ unspecified

A failure occurs in GW during the handover, or the handover preparation fails if the MME cannot process the handover.

When the target eNB receives the Handover Cancel message from the source eNB.

283 0x011B S1AP_invalid_qos_combination

The action fails due to invalid QoS combination.

- When gbrType of QCI received within E_RABLevelQoSParameters IE of the Initial Context Setup Request message is GBR but gbrQosInformation received is not present.

- When gbrType of QCI received within E_RABLevelQoSParameters IE of the E_RAB Setup Request message is GBR but gbrQosInformation received is not present.

- When gbrType of QCI received within E_RABLevelQoSParameters IE of the E_RAB Modify Request message is GBR but gbrQosInformation received is not present.

307 0x0133 S1AP_authentication_failure

The action occurs due to the authentication failure.

Used in the UE context release when the call fails due to the authentication failure.

566 0X0236 X2AP_CauseMisc_unspecified

Default X2 cause in the eNB.

When the target eNB receives the Handover Cancel message from the source eNB.

768 0X0300 RRC_TMOUT_ rrcConnectionSetup

The RRC Connection Setup Complete message is not received after the RRC Connection Setup message is sent to the UE.

When timRrcConnectionSetup message is received because the timer is ended that waits until the RRC Connection Setup Complete message is received after sending the RRC Connection Setup message to the UE

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Description Collection Time DEC HEX

769 0X0301 RRC_TMOUT_ rrcConnectionReconfig

The RRC Connection Reconfiguration Complete message is not received after the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message is sent to the UE.

When timRrcConnectionReconfig message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Complete message after the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message is sent to the UE

- SB2DB State: sending Initial Context Setup Failure

- SB2DB state: Initial Context Setup Failure

- Other State: sending UE Context Release Request

- INCELLue state: UE Context Release Request

- REESTue2 state: UE Context Release Request

- GAPprepare state: UE Context Release Request

- ANRprepare state: UE Context Release Request

770 0X0302 RRC_TMOUT_ rrcConnectionReEstablish

The RRC Connection Reestablishment Complete message is not received after the RRC Connection Reestablishment message is sent to the UE.

When timRrcConnectionReEstablish message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive the RRC Connection Reestablishment Complete message after the RRC Connection Reestablishment message is sent to the UE

771 0X0303 RRC_TMOUT_ rrcSecurityModeCommand

The Security Mode Complete message is not received after the Security Mode Command message is sent to the UE.

When the timRrcSecurityModeCommand message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive Security Mode Complete message after the Security Mode Command message is sent to the UE

772 0X0304 RRC_TMOUT_ rrcUeCapabilityEnquiry

The UE Capability Information message is not received after the UE Capability Enquiry message is sent to the UE.

When the timRrcUeCapabilityEnquiry message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive the UE Capability Information message after the UE Capability Enquiry message is sent to the UE

775 0X0307

RRC_TMOUT_intra_ HandoverCmdComplete

The RRC Connection Reconfiguration Complete message is not received after the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message is sent to the UE during the Intra handover.

When the timer ends while waiting to receive the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Complete message after the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message is sent to the UE during the intra eNB handover

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Value Call Release Cause

Description Collection Time DEC HEX

776 0X0308

RRC_TMOUT_inter_ X2HandoverCmdComplete

The RRC Connection Reconfiguration Complete message is not received after the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message is sent to the UE during the X2 handover.

When the timer ends while waiting to receive the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Complete message after the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message is sent to the UE during the intra X2 handover

777 0X0309

RRC_TMOUT_inter_ S1HandoverCmdComplete

The RRC Connection Reconfiguration Complete message is not received after the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message is sent to the UE during the S1 handover.

When the timer ends while waiting to receive the RRC Connection Reconfiguration Complete message after the RRC Connection Reconfiguration message is sent to the UE during the intra S1 handover

787 0X0313 S1AP_TMOUT_ s1InitialContextSetup

The Initial Context Setup Request message is not received after the Initial UE message is sent to the MME.

When the timS1InitialContextSetup message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive the Initial Context Setup Request message after the Initial UE message is sent to the MME

790 0X0316

S1AP_TMOUT_ The Path Switch Request Acknowledge message is not received after the Path Switch Request message is sent to the MME.

When the timS1PathSwitch message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive the Path Switch Request Acknowledge message after the Path Switch Request message is sent to the MME

s1PathSwitch

792 0X0318

S1AP_TMOUT_ The UE Context Release Command message from the MME is not received because the handover is complete after the Handover Command message is received from the MME.

When the timS1RelocOverall message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive the UE Context Release Command message from the MME after the Handover Command message is received from the MME

s1RelocOverall

794 0x031A S1AP_TMOUT_ s1MMEStatusTransfer

The MME Status Transfer message is not received after the eNB Status Transfer message is sent to the MME.

When the timer ends while waiting for the MME Status Transfer message after the eNB Status Transfer message is sent to the MME

804 0x0324

X2AP_TMOUT_ The UE Context Release message is not received from the Target eNB because the handover is complete after the Handover Acknowledge message is received from the Target eNB.

When the timX2RelocOverall message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive the UE Context Release message after the Handover Acknowledge message is received from the target eNB

x2RelocOverall

805 0x0325 X2AP_TMOUT_ x2SNStatusTransfer

The MME Status Transfer message is not received after the eNB Status Transfer message is sent to the MME.

When the timer ends while waiting for the MME Status Transfer message after the eNB Status Transfer message is sent to the MME

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Value Call Release Cause

Description Collection Time DEC HEX

816 0X0330 RRC_TMOUT_ internalResourceSetup

The response message is not received after the SetupReqe message is sent for setting the resource for the internal protocol blocks of the eNB.

When the timInternalResourceSetup message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive the response after the SetupReq message is sent to assign resources to the protocol blocks within the eNB

- SB2DB state: Initial Context Setup Failure

- DB2DBScomplete state: UE Context Release Request, E_RAB Setup Response

- DB2DBMcomplete state: UE Context Release Request, E_RAB Modify Response

- DB2DBRfail state: E_RAB Release Response

- PHYREcomplete state: UE Context Release Request

- INTERprepare_T state: Handover Failure

818 0X0332 RRC_TMOUT_ internalSecurityControl

After sending the msgCpdcpSecurityControl message to the PDCB, cannot receive the msgCpdcpSecurityControlSuccess message

When receiving the timInternalSecurityControl message because the timer is ended that waits until the msgCpdcpSecurityControlSuccess message is received after sending the msgCpdcpSecurityControl message to the PDCB

- SB2DBint state-SB2DBciph state

820 0X0334 RRC_TMOUT_ internalForwardingPathSetup

During Handover, after sending the msgCgtpSetupReq message to the GTPB for setting uplink and downlink path, cannot receive the msgCgtpSetupCnf message

During Handover, when the timInternalForwardingPathSetup message is received because the timer is ended that waits until the msgCgtpSetupCnf message is received after sending the msgCgtpSetupReq message to GTPB for setting the uplink, downlink path

821 0X0335 RRC_TMOUT_ internalReestablishControl

The msgCrlcControlSuccess or msgCpdcpControlSuccess is not received after the msgCrlcControl, msgCpdcpControl message is sent for RLC, PDCP reestablishment during inter eNB HO.

When the timInternalReestablishControl message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive the msgCrlcControlSuccess or msgCpdcpControlSuccess message after the msgCrlcControl or msgCpdcpControl message is sent for RLC, PDCP reestablishment during inter eNB HO

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Value Call Release Cause

Description Collection Time DEC HEX

822 0X0336 RRC_TMOUT_ internalBufferFlush

The msgCpdcpBufferFlushCnf message is not received after the msgCpdcpBufferFlush message is sent to the PDCB during handover.

When the timInternalBufferFlush message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive the msgCpdcpBufferFlushCnf message after the msgCpdcpBufferFlush message is sent to the PDCB during handover

823 0X0337 RRC_TMOUT_ internalDataTransferStart

The msgCpdcpControlSuccess message is not received after the msgCpdcpControl message is sent.

When the timInternalDataTransferStart message is received due to the timer termination while waiting to receive the msgCpdcpControlSuccess message after the msgCpdcpControl message is sent

- INCELLresume state: key refreshing

- INTRAresume state: Intra Cell handover

- INTERstart_T state: Inter eNB handover

- REESTresume1 state: Reestablish

833 0X0341 RRC_USER_INACTIVITY

UE is in inactive status.

When the msgCmacPhyUserInactivityInd message is received from the MACB.

834 0X0342 RRC_ARQ_MAX_RE_ TRANSMISSION

After sending only as much as the RLC Max retransmission count, the UE status does not become active for a certain period of time.

When the timer ends while running the timInternaReestablshTimeToWait timer after the msgCrlcMaxRetransInd message is received from the RLCB

835 0X0343 RRC_RADIO_LINK_ FAILURE

The radio link with the UE failed.

The MAC notifies the ECCB of the possible release of the uplink

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Value Call Release Cause

Description Collection Time DEC HEX

The MAC notifies the ECCB of the possible release of the uplink radio link with the UE if it fails to receive the HARQ-ACK/NACK 200 times or more consecutively for the downlink data. If the ECCB is notified by the MAC of being InSync again (HARQ-ACK/NACK received 20 times), or if it fails to receive the RRC Connection Re-establishment Request from the UE, the call is released after a time-out (default: 5 seconds).

radio link with the UE if it fails to receive the HARQ-ACK/NACK 200 times or more consecutively for the downlink data (msgCmacPhyOutOfSynchInd). If the ECCB is notified by the MAC of being InSync again (HARQ-ACK/NACK received 20 times), or if it fails to receive the RRC Connection Re-establishment Request from the UE, the call is released after a time-out (default: 5 seconds, timInternaReestablshTimeToWait).

838 0X0346 RRC_REEST_FAIL_ INVALID_ STATE

The RRC Connection Reestablishment Request message is received in the invalid state.

When the RRC Connection Reestablishment Request message is received by the incorrect state (SB2DB state), then the RRC Connection Reestablishment Reject message is sent

840 0X0348

S1AP_RCV_S1_ UECTXTRELEASECMD_ ABNORMAL_STATE

The UE Context Release Command is received in the unexpected abnormal state (the cause in the message: normal release, detach, successful handover). The eNB triggers the cause when it receives the UE Context Release Command message including ‘normal release’ in a state that does not involve the Initial Context Setup procedure.

When the cause of the UE Context Release Command received from the MME is: normal_release, detach or successful_handover while the procedure with the MME is not complete

841 0X0349

RRC_RCV_RESET_ REQUEST_FROM_ECMB

The call is released after the Reset Request message is received from the ECMB block.

When the Reset Request message is received from the ECMB block.

842 0X034A S1AP_RCV_S1_RESET_ FROM_MME

The call is released by receiving the Reset message from the MME.

When the Reset message is received from the MME

844 0X034C S1AP_S1_SCTP_OUT_OF_SERVICE

The call is released after the S1 Association changes to ‘out of service.’

When the S1 status in the msgCsctpStatusInd message received from the SCTP is ‘out_of_service’

845 0X034D RRC_RCV_CELL_ RELEASE_IND_FROM_ ECMB

The call is released after the Cell Release Ind message is received

- When the Cell Release Ind is received from the ECMB block due to the CPRI failure

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Value Call Release Cause

Description Collection Time DEC HEX

from the ECMB block. - When the Cell Release Ind is received from the ECMB block due to the DSP failure

846 0x34E RRC_DSP_AUDIT_RLC_ CALL_RELEASE

The call remains in the ECCB and MAC, but not in the RLC. This creates a resource mismatch and the call is released.

When the call remains in the ECCB and MAC, but not in the RLC when the msgCdspResourceNotification message is received

847 0x34F RRC_DSP_AUDIT_MAC_ CALL_RELEASE

The call remains in the ECCB and RLC, but not in the MAC. This creates a resource mismatch and the call is released.

When the call remains in the ECCB and RLC, but not in the MAC when the msgCdspResourceNotification message is received

848 0x350

RRC_DSP_AUDIT_RLC_ MAC_CALL_RELEASE

The call is cancelled due to the resource mismatch, because the ECCB has remaining calls but the RLC and the MAC have no call remaining.

When the call remains in the ECCB, but not in the RLC and MAC when the msgCdspResourceNotification message is received

849 0x351 RRC_SEC_ALGORITHMS_COMBINATION_INVALID

The security algorithm value is received in the Initial Context Setup Request, S1 Handover Request, X2 Handover Request, and S1 UE Context Modification message. The ciphering algorithm should have the null algorithm value if the integrity algorithm supports the null algorithm. Otherwise, the call is released.

When the ciphering algorithm does not have the null algorithm value even if the integrity algorithm supports the null algorithm

851 0x353

ECCB_RELEASE_DUE_ TO_ENB_GENERATED_ REASON

The call is released due to the internal cause of the eNB.

When the relcallall command is executed

875 0X036B RRM_MAX_DRB_COUNT_ OVER

If calls are generated more than the number of DRB that can be accommodated by cell, they are rejected by CAC.

When DRB ID and LOCH ID are assigned after the Initial Context Setup Request or E-RAB Setup Request message is received

876 0X036C RRM_QOSCAC_FAIL

If calls with the QoS that cannot be accommodated by cell, they are rejected by CAC.

When the permission is checked to allow new calls after the Rrc Connection Request or Handover Request message is received.

880 0X0370 RRM_RBID_FULL

If DRB is generated exceeding the MAX_DRB or MAX_LOGH per call, DRB ID and LOCH ID cannot be assigned.

When DRB ID and LOCH ID are assigned after the Initial Context Setup Request or E-RAB Setup Request message is received

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Value Call Release Cause

Description Collection Time DEC HEX

881 0x0371 ECCB_ERRM_BHCAC_FAIL

Occurs when the BH link usage by the QoS (GBR Bearer) exceeds the threshold defined in the PLD.

When the permission is checked to allow new calls after the Rrc Connection Request or Handover Request message is received.

888 0X0378 RRM_SRS_MUST_BE_ ASSIGNED

If a new call supports both SRS and DRX, the SRS resources need to assigned in advance to assign the DRX resources but cannot assign the DRX resources because the SRS resource is not assigned.

When assigning the DRX resources if a new call supports both SRS and DRX

892 0X037C RRM_CQIPMI_DB_ ABNORMAL

The database in the CQI/PMI is abnormal.

When assigning CQI/PMI resources CQI/PMI resources

cannot be assigned to new calls.

893 0X037D RRM_CQIPMI_DB_FULL

CQI/PMI resources are all assigned and not available any more.

When assigning CQI/PMI resources

898 0X0382 RRM_SPS_DB_ABNORMAL

During SPS resource assignment and cancellation, the SPS resource search is not allowed to exceed the Max value of the SPS resource DB.

- When SPS resources are assigned for the QCI 1 existing in the DRB after the Initial Context Setup Request or E-RAB Setup Request message is received, or the SPS resources are cleared following the DRB release of the QCI 1

- When fnELIB_DecisionDrxSpsConfig is called.

899 0X0383 RRM_SPS_DB_FULL

SPS resources are all assigned and not available any more.

- When SPS resources are assigned for the QCI 1 existing in the DRB after the Initial Context Setup Request or E-RAB Setup Request message is received

- When fnELIB_DecisionDrxSpsConfig is called.

900 0X0384 RRM_SPS_ALREADY_ ASSIGNED

Assigning duplicate resources is not allowed since the SPS resources are already assigned.

- When SPS resources are assigned for the QCI 1 existing in the DRB after the Initial Context Setup Request or E-RAB Setup Request message is received

- When fnELIB_DecisionDrxSpsConfig is called.

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Value Call Release Cause

Description Collection Time DEC HEX

901 0X0385 RRM_SPS_RNTI_FULL

RNTIs used for the SPS purpose are all assigned and not available any more.

- When SPS resources are assigned for the QCI 1 existing in the DRB after the Initial Context Setup Request or E-RAB Setup Request message is received

- When fnELIB_DecisionDrxSpsConfig is called.

903 0X0387 RRM_N1PUCCHAN_REP_ DB_ABNORMAL

n1PucchAnRep resources are all assigned and not available any more.

n1PucchAnRep resources are assigned after the Rrc Connection Request or Handover Request message is received.

905 0X0389

RRM_N1PUCCHAN_REP_ ALREADY_ASSIGNED

Since there are already assigned resources regarding the N1PUCCHAN_REP on the call, it is not assigned.

When assigning N1PUCCHAN REP resources

907 0X038B RRM_N1PUCCH_DB_ INSUFFICIENT

Cannot initialize because the capacity of N1PUCCH internal resource DB is too small.

When the database for N1PUCCHAN REP resources is initialized

908 0X038C RRM_SR_DB_ABNORMAL

During SR resource assignment and cancellation, the SR resource search is not allowed to exceed the Max value of the SPS resource DB.

When SR resources are assigned after the Rrc Connection Request or Handover Request message is received, or the SR resources are cleared following the call release

909 0X038D RRM_SR_DB_FULL

SR resources are all assigned and not available any more.

When SR resources are assigned after the Rrc Connection Request or Handover Request message is received

910 0X038E RRM_SR_ALREADY_ ASSIGNED

Since there are already assigned resources regarding the SR on the call, it is not assigned.

When assigning SR resources

919 0X0397 RRM_SRS_DB_ ABNORMAL

During SR resource assignment and cancellation, a database search for the SRS resource exceeds the range of resources secured.

When SRS resources are assigned after the Rrc Connection Request or Handover Request message is received, or the SRS resources are cleared following the call release

920 0X0398 RRM_SRS_DB_FULL

SRS resources are all assigned.

When SRS resources are assigned after the Rrc Connection Request or Handover Request message is received

921 0X0399 RRM_SRS_ALREADY_ ASSIGNED

Since there are already assigned resources regarding the SRS on the call, it is not assigned.

When assigning SRS resources

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Value Call Release Cause

Description Collection Time DEC HEX

923 0X039B

RRM_TPC_PUCCH_ RNTI_DB_ABNORMAL

During TPC PUCCH RNTI resource assignment and cancellation, the TPC PUCCH resource search is not allowed to exceed the Max value of TPC PUCCH resource DB.

When TPC PUCCH resources are assigned after the Rrc Connection Request or Handover Request message is received, or the TPC PUCCH resources are cleared due to the call release

924 0X039C RRM_TPC_PUCCH_ RNTI_FULL

TPC PUCCH RNTI resources are all assigned and cannot be assigned further.

When assigning TPC PUCCH resources

925 0X039D

RRM_TPC_PUCCH_ RNTI_ALREADY_ ASSIGNED

Assigning duplicate resources is not allowed since the TPC PUCCH resources are already assigned.

When TPC PUCCH resources are assigned after the Rrc Connection Request or Handover Request message is received

927 0X039F RRM_SPS_MUST_BE_ ASSIGNED

SPS resources which should be assigned prior to the TPC PUSCH resource assignment are not assigned.

When assigning TPC PUSCH resources

928 0X03A0 RRM_TPC_PUSCH_ RNTI_FULL

RNTIs used for the TPC PUSCH purpose are all assigned and not available any more.

When assigning TPC PUSCH resources

930 0X03A2

RRM_TPC_PUSCH_ RNTI_ALREADY_ ASSIGNED

Assigning duplicate resources is not allowed since the TPC PUSCH resources are already assigned.

When TPC PUSCH resources are assigned for the QCI 1 existing in the DRB after the Initial Context Setup Request or E-RAB Setup Request message is received

933 0X03A5

RRM_ALL_MME_NOT_ The MME in service does

not exist.

When the MME overload is controlled after the RRC Connection Request or RRC Connection Setup Complete message is received

SERVICE

934 0X03A6 RRM_MME_OVERLOAD

If the MME is in Overload state, it cannot accommodate the calls because overloadAction and establishmetCause does not match.

When the MME overload is controlled after the RRC Connection Request or RRC Connection Setup Complete message is received

935 0X03A7 RRM_NOT_EXIST_MME

In MME Pool, specific MME ID does not exist.

When the MME overload is controlled after the RRC Connection Request or RRC Connection Setup Complete message is received

936 0X03A8 RRM_AVAILABLE_MME_NOT_EXIST

The MME to accommodate new calls does not exist.

When the MME overload is controlled after the RRC Connection Request or RRC Connection Setup Complete message is received

937 0X03A9 RRM_UE_STMSI_ DUPLICATE

The existing call is released due to the same STMSI value.

When a new call connection has the same sTmsi value for accommodating new calls

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Value Call Release Cause

Description Collection Time DEC HEX

1536 0X0600 GTP_Setup_Failure

Use it if there is response for Gtp setup fail after receiving the SetupReq message from the ECCB.

- When receiving the msgCgtpSetupFailure as a response to msgCgtpSetupReq

- SB2DB state: Initial Context Setup failure

- DB2DBScomplete: E_RAB Setup Response, UE Context Release Request

- DB2DBRfail: E_RAB Release Response, UE Context Release Request

- INTERpath_S: UE Context Release Request

- INTERprepare_T: S1 Handover Failure

1538 0X0602 GTP_Modify_Failure

There is a response for Gtp setup fail after the ModifyReq message is received from the ECCB.

When Gtp Modify fails after the ModifyReq message is received from the ECCB

1540 0X0604 GTP_Path_Failure

After the SetupReq message is received from the ECCB, a series of the GTP setup starts: create a GTP tunnel, set a timer to the echo request message to be sent to the dstip of the message, and respond to the ECCB if a response is not received three times within the time limit.

1541 0X0605 GTP_Not_Support_EH

A response is sent when the message received from the dst peer during the tunnel setup has an extension header not supportable by the system.

When the message received from the dst peer has an extension header not supportable by the system

1542 0X0606 GTP_GTP_Error_Ind

Send a response to cancel the call by responding to the ECCB when receiving the Error Indication message from dst peer.

When receiving Error Indication message from dst peer

1792 0x0700 PDCP_Invalid_Callid

An invalid message response is sent when when the callid of the downloaded message from the ECCB is the value of the MAX_USER_ENB or higher.

When the callid of the downloaded message from the ECCB is the value of MAX_USER_ENB or higher

1793 0x0701 PDCP_Invalid_RBid

The messages are normal if the Rbid is below MAXS_RB when the message downloaded from the ECCB is PDCP_DRB, or below MAX_SRB when it is PDCP_SRB and an invalid message response is sent for all other cases.

When Rbid is above MAX_RB if the message downloaded from the ECCB is PDCP_DRB, and when Rbid is above MAX_SRB if it is PDCP_SRB

1794 0x0702 PDCP_Invalid_NumRb

An invalid message response is sent when the NumRb of the message downloaded from the ECCB is above CI_MAX_RB.

When the NumRb of the message downloaded from the ECCB is sent in the value of CI_MAX_RB or higher

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Description Collection Time DEC HEX

1795 0x0703 PDCP_Invalid_RlcMode

An invalid message response is sent when the RLC mode of the message downloaded from the ECCB is invalid.

When the RLC mode of the message downloaded form the ECCB is invalid

1796 0x0704 PDCP_Invalid_SetupType

An invalid message response is sent when the setupType of the message downloaded from the ECCB is invalid.

When the setup Type of the message downloaded form the ECCB is inappropriate value

1797 0x0705 PDCP_Invalid_CntlType

An invalid message response is sent when the CntlType of the message downloaded from the ECCB is invalid.

When the CntlType of the message downloaded from the ECCB is the Unknown type

1798 0x0706 PDCP_Invalid_PdcpSnType

An invalid message response is sent when the SNType of the message downloaded from the ECCB is UM, but not

When the SNType of the message downloaded from the ECCB is UM, but not 7-bit or 12-bit

7-bit or 12-bit.

1798 0x0706 PDCP_Invalid_PdcpSnType

An invalid message response is sent when the SNType of the message downloaded from the ECCB is UM, but not

When the SNType of the message downloaded from the ECCB is UM, but not 7-bit or 12-bit

7-bit or 12-bit.

1804 0x0707 PDCP_Invalid_LochType

An invalid message response is sent when the logical type of the message downloaded from the ECCB is other than either LOCH_DCCH (for the SRB) or LOCH_DTCH (for the DRB).

When the logical type of the message downloaded from the ECCB is other than either LOCH_DCCH (for the SRB) or LOCH_DTCH (for the DRB)

1805 0x0708 PDCP_Rohc_Setup_Failure

Used when responding for the ROHC context setup procedure failure due to lack of memory while receiving ConfigReq from the ECCB.

When the ROHC context setup procedure fails due to lack of memory while receiving ConfigReq from the ECCB

2080 0x0820 RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ CELLNUM

An invalid message response is sent when the cell number of the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum cell number defined.

When the cell number of the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum cell number defined

2081 0x0821 RLC_ECMB_CELL_IS_ IDLE

An invalid message response is sent when the cell corresponding to the message received from the ECCB is idle.

When the cell corresponding to the message received from the ECCB is idle

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Description Collection Time DEC HEX

2082 0x0822 RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ CALL_ID

The call ID of the message received from the ECCB is not the value within the defined range, respond that the message is not correct.

When the call ID of the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2083 0x0823 RLCB_ECCB_NUMRB_ ZERO

An invalid message response is sent when the number of RBs in the message received from the ECCB is zero.

When the number of RBs in the message received from the ECCB is zero

2084 0x0824 RLCB_ECCB_NUMRB_ OVER_MAXRB

An invalid message response is sent when the number of RB of the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined.

When the number of RBs in the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined

2085 0x0825 ECCB_RLC_INVALID_T_ POLL

An invalid message response is sent when the poll retransmit timer value of the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined.

When the poll retransmit timer in the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined

2086 0x0826 ECCB_RLC_INVALID_ POLL_PDU

An invalid message response is sent when the poll pdu value of the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined.

When the poll pdu in the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined

2087 0x0827 RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ POLL_BYTE

An invalid message response is sent when the poll byte value of the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined.

When the poll byte in the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined

2088 0x0828 RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ MAX_RETX

An invalid message response is sent when the max Retx value of the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined.

When ‘max Retx’ in the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined

2089 0x0829 RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ SN_LENGTH

An invalid message response is sent when the sn Length value of the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined.

When the ‘sn length’ in the message received from the ECCB is greater than the maximum value defined

2090 0x082A

RLCB_ECCB_IVALID_ NUM_RB_UNMATCH

An invalid message response is sent when there is no mapping value for the RB value of the message received from the ECCB.

When the RB in the message received from the ECCB has no mapping value

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Description Collection Time DEC HEX

2091 0x082B RLCB_ECCB_CALL_IS_ NOT_ACTIVE

An invalid message response is sent when the call ID status of the message received from the ECCB is not ACTIVE.

When the call ID in the message received from the ECCB is not active

2092 0x082C RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ CELLCALL_ID

When the cell call ID of the message received from the ECCB is not within the defined range, respond that the message is not correct.

When the cell call ID in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2093 0x082D RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ DELETE_FLAG

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘delete flag’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘delete flag’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2094 0x082E

RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ DELETE_NUMCALL

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘delete numcall’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘delete numcall’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2095

0x082F

RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ MAX_T_REORDER

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘T reorder’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘T reorder’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

0x0830

RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ MAX_T_STATUS_ PROHIBIT

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘T status prohibit’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘T status prohibit’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2096 0x0831 RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ PCCH_CFG_T

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘pcch cfg T’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘pcch cfg T’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2097 0x0832

RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ PCCH_CFG_MOD_ PERIOD_COEFF

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘pcch cfg mode period coefficient’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘pcch cfg mode period coefficient’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2098 0x0833 RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ PCCH_CFG_NB

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘pcch cfg nB’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘pcch cfg nB’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

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Description Collection Time DEC HEX

2099 0x0834 C_RLCB_ECCB_LACK_ OF_NUMOFRB

An invalid message response is sent if new connections are not allowed due to insufficient RBs that can be allocated to the message received from the ECCB.

When new connections are not allowed due to insufficient RBs that can be allocated to the message received from the ECCB

2100 0x0835

RLCB_ECCB_DL_LACK_ OF_AMDWINDOW_POOL

An invalid message response is sent if new connections are not allowed due to insufficient AMD window pools that can be allocated to the message received from the ECCB.

When new connections are not allowed due to insufficient AMD window pools that can be allocated to the message received from the ECCB

2101 0x0836 RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ QCI_VALUE

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘qci’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘qci’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2102 0x0837 RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ RLC_MODE

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘rlc mode’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘rlc mode’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2103 0x0838

RLCB_ECCB_UL_NO_ MORE_WIN_TAG_POOL

An invalid message response is sent if there are not enough window tag pools that can be allocated to the message received from the ECCB.

When there are not enough window tag pools that can be allocated to the message received from the ECCB

2104 0x0839 RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ LOCH_TYPE

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘loch type’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘loch type’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2106 0x083A RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ CONTROL_TYPE

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘control type’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘control type’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2107 0x083B RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ NUM_CALL

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘num Call’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range.

When the ‘num Call’ in the message received from the ECCB is outside the defined range

2108 0x083C

RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ CALLID_UNMATCH

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘cell Call Id’ and ‘CallID’ in the message received from the ECCB do not match.

When the ‘cell Call Id’ and ‘CallID’ in the message received from the ECCB do not match

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Description Collection Time DEC HEX

2109 0x083D RLCB_ECCB_INVALID_ POLL_RETX

An error code is sent when the tPollRetransmit timer value within the Config Request received from the ECCB (i.e., the call setup message) is incorrect.

When the config request sent to the RLC from the ECCB, i.e., the call setup message has an invalid ‘tPollRetransmit’ timer

2110 0x083E RLCB_ECCB_NOT_ EQUIPPED_QCI

An invalid message response is sent when the ‘qci’ in the message received from the ECCB is not in ‘equip’ status.

When the ‘qci’ in the message received from the ECCB is not in ‘equip’ status

2111 0x083F

RLCB_ECCB_UL_NO_ MORE_CALL_POLL

An invalid message response is sent if there are not enough call pools that can be allocated to the message received from the ECCB.

When there are not enough call pools that can be allocated to the message received from the ECCB

2176 0x0880 RLC_EMPTY_MSG

An error code is sent when the message received from the RLC is NULL.

When the message received from the RLC is NULL

2177 0x0881 RLC_UNKNOWN_MSG_ID

An error code is sent when the message received from the RLC contains an unknown message ID.

When the message received contains an ID that the RLC is not allowed to receive

2178 0x0882 RLC_INVALID_DATA_LEN

An error code is sent when the size of the message received from the RLC is incorrect.

When the RLC received a message that is either greater than 8 Kbytes or less than zero

2179 0x0883 RLC_NO_RSP_FROM_DL

An error code is sent when no response message is received from the RLC downlink.

When the RLC downlink does not respond to the message received from the ECMB and ECCB

2180 0x0884 RLC_NO_RSP_FROM_UL

An error code is sent when the response message is not received from the RLC uplink.

When the RLC uplink does not respond to the message received from the ECMB and ECCB

2181 0x0885 RLC_NO_RSP_FROM_ DLUL

An error code is sent when no response message is received from the RLC downlink/uplink.

When the RLC downlink and uplink do not respond to the message received from the ECMB and ECCB

2182 0x0886 RLC_RX_BEFORE_RLC_ READY

An error code is sent when the RLC uplink receives a signaling message before it is up and running properly.

When the RLC uplink receives a signaling message before it is ready

2183 0x0887 RLC_INVALID_RLC_ TRANSACTION_ID

An error code is sent when the transaction ID exceeds the specified range while the RLC processes the message received from the ECCB and ECMB

When an invalid transaction ID is found during the signaling process in the RLC for internal purposes

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Description Collection Time DEC HEX

2184 0x0888 RLC_INVALID_CONTEXT

An error code is sent when a reply for the signaling message already processed by the RLC is received from the RLC downlink.

When a response is sent again after the RLC signaling block completes the process

2185 0x0889 RLC_RLC_CONTEXT_FULL

An error code is sent when the number of signaling message received exceeds the RLC capacity.

When the signaling messages received exceed the RLC capacity

2186 0x088A RLCB_ERROR_RLC_ CONTEXT_FULL

An error code is sent if the RLC cannot process the ‘cell num.’

When the RLC cannot process the ‘cell num’

2304 0x0900 MAC_INVALID_MSGID

A undefined Msg ID is received.

When processing all ECCB/ECMB MAC messages

2305 0x0901 MAC_INVALID_SETUPTYPE

An undefined SetupType is received.

When processing all messages that contain ‘SetupType’

2306 0x0902 MAC_INVALID_CALL_CELLID

The Call Cell ID received is outside the allowed range.

When processing msgCmacPhyConfigReq_type

2307 0x0903 MAC_INVALID_PARAMETER

A parameter received is outside the allowed range.

When processing all config messages.

2308 0x0904 MAC_INSUFFICIENT_ RESOURCE

The RB cannot be allocated due to the insufficient MACB internal resource required to manage the RB.

When setting the logical channel within msgCmacPhyConfigReq_type

2309 0x0905 MAC_NOT_ASSIGNED_RB

A reconfig/delete request is received on the RB that is not allocated.

When setting the logical channel reconfig/delete within msgCmacPhyConfigReq_type

2310 0x0906 MAC_NOT_ASSIGNED_UE

A config/delete request is received on the UE that is not allocated.

When processing config/delete messages other than msgCmacPhyConfigReq_type

2312 0x0908 MACB_NOT_ASSIGN_SRB1

The call setup message received does not have the SRB1 setup.

When setting the logical channel within msgCmacPhyConfigReq_type

2313 0x0909 MACB_INVALID_RB_CONFIG

The RB number within the Logical Channel Config exceeds the maximum vaule

When setting the logical channel within msgCmacPhyConfigReq_type/msgCmacPhyReconfigCommit_type

2314 0x090A MACB_INVALID_CELL_ID

The cell corresponding to the message received is idle.

When processing all ECCB/ECMB MAC messages

4095 0x0FFF NO_FAULT The call ends successfully. When the call ends without any failures

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430 LTE eNB Maintenance Troubleshooting Manual

410 MMBS Operational Manual

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