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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction ................................1.1 Purpose ................................1.2 Scope ................................1.3 Document Structure
2 Overview of ZXSDR LTE Roadmap
3 Description of ZXSDR LTE eNodeB basic feature roadmap3.1 V1.2 ................................3.1.1 Executive Summary3.1.2 Standard ................................3.1.3 Description of Key Features3.2 V2.0 ................................3.2.1 Executive Summary3.2.2 Standard ................................3.2.3 Description of Key Features3.3 V2.1 ................................3.3.1 Executive Summary3.3.2 Standard ................................3.3.3 Description of Key Features3.4 V2.2 ................................3.4.1 Executive Summary3.4.2 Standard ................................3.4.3 Description of Key Features3.5 V3.0 ................................3.5.1 Executive Summary3.5.2 Standard ................................3.5.3 Description of Key Features3.6 LR12.1 ................................3.6.1 Executive Summary3.6.2 Standard ................................3.6.3 Description of Key Features3.7 LR12.2 ................................3.7.1 Executive Summary3.7.2 Standard ................................3.7.3 Description of Key Features3.8 LR13.1 ................................3.8.1 Executive Summary3.8.2 Standard ................................3.8.3 Description of Key Features3.9 LR13.2 ................................3.9.1 Executive Summary3.9.2 Standard ................................
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Overview of ZXSDR LTE Roadmap ................................................................
Description of ZXSDR LTE eNodeB basic feature roadmap................................................................................................
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3.9.3 Description of Key Features3.10 LR14.1 and later version3.10.1 Executive Summary3.10.2 Standard ................................3.10.3 Description of Key Features
4 Description of ZXSDR LTE eNodeB SON feature Roadmap4.1 V1.2 ................................4.1.1 Executive Summary4.1.2 Standard ................................4.1.3 Description of Key Features4.2 V2.0 ................................4.2.1 Executive Summary4.2.2 Standard ................................4.2.3 Description of Key Features4.3 V2.1 ................................4.3.1 Executive Summary4.3.2 Standard ................................4.3.3 Description of Key Features4.4 V2.2 ................................4.4.1 Executive Summary4.4.2 Standard ................................4.4.3 Description of Key Features4.5 V3.0 ................................4.5.1 Executive Summary4.5.2 Standard ................................4.5.3 Description of Key Features4.6 LR12.1 ................................4.6.1 Executive Summary4.6.2 Standard ................................4.6.3 Description of Key Features4.7 LR12.2 ................................4.7.1 Executive Summary4.7.2 Standard ................................4.7.3 Description of Key Features4.8 LR13.1 ................................4.8.1 Executive Summary4.8.2 Standard ................................4.8.3 Description of Key Features4.9 LR13.2 ................................4.9.1 Executive Summar4.9.2 Standard ................................4.9.3 Description of Key Features4.10 LR14.1 and Later version4.10.1 Executive Summary4.10.2 Standard ................................4.10.3 Description of Key Features
5 Description of ZTE LTE eNodeB Transport feature 5.1 V1.2 ................................5.1.1 Executive Summary
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5.1.2 Standard ................................5.1.3 Description of Key Features5.2 V2.0 ................................5.2.1 Executive Summary5.2.2 Standard ................................5.2.3 Description of Key Features5.3 V2.1 ................................5.3.1 Executive Summary5.3.2 Standard ................................5.3.3 Description of Key Features5.4 V2.2 ................................5.4.1 Executive Summary5.4.2 Standard ................................5.4.3 Description of Key Features5.5 V3.0 ................................5.5.1 Executive Summary5.5.2 Standard ................................5.5.3 Description of Key Features5.6 LR12.1 ................................5.6.1 Executive Summary5.6.2 Standard ................................5.6.3 Description of Key Features5.7 LR12.2 ................................5.7.1 Executive Summary5.7.2 Standard ................................5.7.3 Description of Key Features5.8 LR13.1 ................................5.8.1 Executive Summar5.8.2 Standard ................................5.8.3 Description of Key Features5.9 LR13.2 ................................5.9.1 Executive Summar5.9.2 Standard ................................5.9.3 Description of Key Features
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FIGURES
Figure 1 Overview of ZTE LTE Feature Roadmap
Figure 2 Overview of ZTE LTE Product Roadmap
TABLES
Table 1 Key Features of basic V1.2
Table 2 Key Features of basic V2.0
Table 3 Key Features of basic V2.1
Table 4 Key Features of basic V2.2
Table 5 Key Features of basic V3.0
Table 6 Key Features of basic LR12.1
Table 7 Key Features of basic LR12.2
Table 8 Key Features of basic LR13.1
Table 9 Key Features of basic LR13.2
Table 10 Key Features of basic LR14.1 and later
Table 11 Key Features of SON V1.2
Table 12 Key Features of SON V2.0
Table 13 Key Features of SON V2.1
Table 14 Key Features of SON V2.2
Table 15 Key Features of SON V3.0
Table 16 Key Features of SON LR12.1
Table 17 Key Features of SON LR12.2
Table 18 Key Features of SON LR13.1
Table 19 Key Features of SON LR13.2
Table 20 Key Features of SON LR14.1 and later
Table 21 Key Features of Transport V1.2
Table 22 Key Features of Transport
Table 23 Key Features of Transport
Table 24 Key Features of Transport
Table 25 Key Features of Transport
Table 26 Key Features of Transport
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Overview of ZTE LTE Feature Roadmap ...........................................................
Overview of ZTE LTE Product Roadmap ...........................................................
Key Features of basic V1.2 ................................................................
Key Features of basic V2.0 ................................................................
Key Features of basic V2.1 ................................................................
Key Features of basic V2.2 ................................................................
Key Features of basic V3.0 ................................................................
Key Features of basic LR12.1 ................................................................
Key Features of basic LR12.2 ................................................................
Key Features of basic LR13.1 ................................................................
Key Features of basic LR13.2 ................................................................
Key Features of basic LR14.1 and later ...........................................................
Key Features of SON V1.2 ................................................................
Key Features of SON V2.0 ................................................................
Key Features of SON V2.1 ................................................................
Key Features of SON V2.2 ................................................................
Key Features of SON V3.0 ................................................................
Key Features of SON LR12.1 ................................................................
Key Features of SON LR12.2 ................................................................
Key Features of SON LR13.1 ................................................................
Key Features of SON LR13.2 ................................................................
Key Features of SON LR14.1 and later ...........................................................
Key Features of Transport V1.2 ................................................................
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Table 27 Key Features of Transport
Table 28 Key Features of Transport
Table 29 Key Features of Transport
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1 Introduction
ZTE LTE product portfolio includes
the product roadmap based on ZTE’s understanding of the market requirement
development trend.
1.1 Purpose
This document describes ZTE’s current planning, which woul
due to the standardiz
1.2 Scope
The milestone described in this document begins
All the features listed in this document should be understood as incremental, that is, all
the features released bef
baseline features are listed below:
1 S1
2 X2
3 Intra eNodeB h
4 Inter eNodeB h
5 Radio bearer control
6 Radio admission
7 Connection mobility
8 PS-Dynamic resource
9 Support 2.6GHz spectrum
10 Support 2*2 MIMO
11 Support DL HOM: 64QAM
12 Support UL HOM: 16QAM
1.3 Document Structure
Chapter 2 gives an overview of Z
releases are described in detail in chapter 3
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Introduction
product portfolio includes eNodeB family. This document gives an overview of
the product roadmap based on ZTE’s understanding of the market requirement
development trend.
This document describes ZTE’s current planning, which would be updated on a quarter
due to the standardization evolution and market requirement changes.
The milestone described in this document begins from 2009 Q4 and extends to 201
All the features listed in this document should be understood as incremental, that is, all
the features released before 2009 Q4 are also included in all later releases. These
baseline features are listed below:
Intra eNodeB handover
Inter eNodeB handover
Radio bearer control
dmission control
obility control
esource allocation
Support 2.6GHz spectrum
Support 2*2 MIMO
Support DL HOM: 64QAM
Support UL HOM: 16QAM
Document Structure
Chapter 2 gives an overview of ZTE LTE product roadmap. Key features and for
releases are described in detail in chapter 3, chapter4 and chapter5
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family. This document gives an overview of
the product roadmap based on ZTE’s understanding of the market requirements and
d be updated on a quarter
ation evolution and market requirement changes.
and extends to 2014 far.
All the features listed in this document should be understood as incremental, that is, all
later releases. These
product roadmap. Key features and for all
, chapter4 and chapter5.
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2 Overview of
ZTE aims at providing cutting
network evolution from R
super-performance, operators can build a low cost network and provide rich services fast
and flexibly.
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Overview of ZXSDR LTE Roadmap
ZTE aims at providing cutting-edge LTE radio network solution which enables smooth
network evolution from R8 to beyond. Based on ZTE’s wireless product of
performance, operators can build a low cost network and provide rich services fast
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radio network solution which enables smooth
to beyond. Based on ZTE’s wireless product of
performance, operators can build a low cost network and provide rich services fast
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Figure 1 Overview of ZTE LTE Feature Roadmap
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In the roadmap overview above,
releaseLR12.1 is under development;
LR13.2 and later version
of feature deletion, addition or release time adjusting.
3 Description of basic feature r
3.1 V1.2
3.1.1 Executive Summary
The first LTE release is provided to LTE IOT and trials
DL 64QAM, UL 16QAM.
3.1.2 Standard
3GPP R8.
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Figure 2 Overview of ZTE LTE Product Roadmap
In the roadmap overview above, release V3.0 and before version was released and
is under development; release LRLR12.2 and LR13.1were
and later version are planning,and under evaluation and may be modified in term
re deletion, addition or release time adjusting.
Description of ZXSDR LTE eNodeB basic feature roadmap
Executive Summary
The first LTE release is provided to LTE IOT and trials, with 2.6GHz frequenc
DL 64QAM, UL 16QAM.
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was released and
LR12.2 and LR13.1were planned and
under evaluation and may be modified in term
eNodeB
frequency, 2*2MIMO,
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3.1.3 Description of Key Features
Table 1 Key Features of
Feature name
2.6GHz 2.6GHz 250262
2*2 MIMO The adopt the MIMO transmission at the antenna reception at the Simultaneouslysupported
The eNodeB equipment support 2 antenna transport and 2 antenna reception.
DL 64QAM Support DL 64QAM
UL 16QAM Support UL 16QAM
UL 64QAM ready for test (no UE support this feature now)
Peak Rate UL/DL: 43.8Mbps/100Mbps
The peak rate of UL/DL 43.8requirement (single UE).
eNodeB support 150Mbps DL peak rate (single UE) and because no 3device support the cat4, this feature not test now.
Basic RRM Basic RRM controlconnection mobility control, resource
LTE Intra-system mobility
Support cell reselection.
Support intrainterfrequency and different frequency. X2S1both supported.
S1 interface Supported
Support basic S1 interface functions ,including S1 InterfacManagement, PagingEcontext release,etc.
X2 interface Supported
Support basic X2 interface includingin
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Description NE Requirement
2.6GHz represents the spectrum of uplink 2500~2570MHz, downlink 2620~2690MHz
eNodeBnew hardware
The downlink transmission scheme will adopt the MIMO 2*2 mode (2 antenna transmission at the eNodeB side, 2 antenna reception at the UE side). Simultaneously, the UL 1*2 MIMO is supported.
The eNodeB equipment support 2 antenna transport and 2 antenna reception.
eNodeBnew hardware
Support DL 64QAM eNodeBnew hardware
Support UL 16QAM
UL 64QAM ready for test (no UE support this feature now)
eNodeBnew hardware
The peak rate of UL/DL will up to 43.8Mbps/100Mbps. To fulfill LTE basic requirement (single UE).
eNodeB support 150Mbps DL peak rate (single UE) and because no 3
rd party
device support the cat4, this feature not test now.
eNodeBnew hardware
Basic RRM functions include radio bearer control, radio admission control, connection mobility control, PS-dynamic esource allocation.
eNodeBnew hardware
Support cell reselection.
Support intra-eNodeB handover and inter-eNodeB handover, with same frequency and different frequency. X2-based inter-eNodeB handover and S1-based inter-eNodeB handover are both supported.
eNodeBnew hardware
Support basic S1 interface functions ,including S1 Interface Management, Paging, E-RAB Setup, E-RAB Release, Initial Context Setup, UE context release, NAS Signaling Transport, etc.
eNodeBnew hardware
Support basic X2 interface functions, including basic mobility procedure, X2 interface management, Load indication.
eNodeBnew hardware
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NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, new hardware
eNodeB involved, new hardware
eNodeB involved, new hardware
eNodeB involved, new hardware
eNodeB involved, new hardware
eNodeB involved, new hardware
NodeB involved, new hardware
NodeB involved, new hardware
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Feature name
ICIC Support static mode: SFR and FFR
VOIP Support VOIP related QCI (Non GBR)
3.2 V2.0
3.2.1 Executive Summary
ZTE LTE V2.0 is the first commercial release and
initial deployment, w
network sharing, etc
3.2.2 Standard
3GPP R8.
3.2.3 Description of Key Features
Table 2 Key Features of
Feature name
1800MHz 1800MHz uplink 1805
Support 5, 10, 15, 20MHz bandwidth.
2.1GHz 2.1GHz 19202110
Support 5, 10, 15, 20MHz bandwidth.
DD DD represents the spectrum of uplink 832MHz790MHz~810MHz
2.6G with 15MHz and 5MHz
Support band 2.6GHz with 15MHz and 5MHz bandwidth.
IRAT MM LTE support Idle mode cell reselection and redirection between GL/ UL/CL.
Peak Rate UL/DL: 43.8Mbps/150Mbps
The peak rate of UL/DL 43.8capability
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Support static mode: SFR and FFR eNodeBnew hardware
Support VOIP related QCI (Non GBR) eNodeBnew hardware
Executive Summary
ZTE LTE V2.0 is the first commercial release and focuses more on data service and LTE
initial deployment, with DD and 1800MHz and 2.1GHz, single mode, Inter
, etc.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of basic V2.0
Description NE Requirement
1800MHz represents the spectrum of uplink 1710~1785MHz, downlink 1805~1880MHz
upport 5, 10, 15, 20MHz bandwidth.
eNodeB involved, BBU software upgradeablenew hardware.
2.1GHz represents the spectrum of uplink 1920~1980MHz, downlink 2110~2170MHz
upport 5, 10, 15, 20MHz bandwidth.
eNodeB involved, BBU software upgradeablenew hardware.
DD represents the spectrum of uplink 832MHz~852MHz, downlink 790MHz~810MHz
eNodeB invnew hardware.
Support band 2.6GHz with 15MHz and 5MHz bandwidth.
eNodeB involved, BBU software upgradeable
LTE support Idle mode cell reselection and redirection between GL/ UL/CL.
eNodeBsoftware upgrade
The peak rate of UL/DL will up to 43.8Mbps/150Mbps.(based on UE capability)
eNodeBnew hardware
Ciphering provide the transmission eNodeB
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NE Requirement
NodeB involved, new hardware
NodeB involved, new hardware
more on data service and LTE
mode, Inter-RAT mobility,
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software
upgradeable, RRU new hardware.
eNodeB involved, software
upgradeable, RRU new hardware.
eNodeB involved, new hardware.
eNodeB involved, software
upgradeable
NodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, new hardware
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Ciphering security of the data stream and signaling streamand Snow 3G
Security: Integrity Protection
Support Integrity Protection on radio interface for signaling, based on AES and Snow 3G algorithm.
Complete QoS management
Support Complete QoS management function and scheduling based on per QCI per UE. guaranteeassociated with a GBR bearer.
All QCI will be supported
ROHC Support the header compression for user plan data.
Long DRX Support Long DRX function(based on UE capability)
ICIC Support dynamic ICIC
3.3 V2.1
3.3.1 Executive Summary
ZTE LTE V2.1 is the
function. With RAN sharing function
3.3.2 Standard
3GPP R8 and part of R9 CR
3.3.3 Description of Key Features
Table 3 Key Features of
Feature name
Congestion control
Support Congestion control function
IRAT HO Sother UL/GL
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Description NE Requirement
security of the data stream and signaling stream on radio interface ,based on AES and Snow 3G algorithm..
software upgradeable
Support Integrity Protection on radio interface for signaling, based on AES and Snow 3G algorithm.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support Complete QoS management function and scheduling based on per QCI per UE. The scheduler can guarantee the downlink and uplink GBR associated with a GBR bearer.
All QCI will be supported
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support the header compression for user plan data. Support profile 0/1/2/4
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support Long DRX function(based on UE capability)
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support dynamic ICIC eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
utive Summary
1 is the second commercial release and focuses more on
RAN sharing function.
8 and part of R9 CRs.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of basic V2.1
Description NE Requirement
Support Congestion control function eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support PS handover between LTE and other RATs, including handover between UL/GL
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
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NE Requirement
software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software
radeable
eNodeB involved, software
radeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
NodeB involved, software upgradeable
commercial release and focuses more on LTE enhanced
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
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S1-flex eNodeB can connect to multiple MMEs and Sthe MME association of the UE, based on the UE’s temporary identifiereNodeB can support the balancingthat are entering into an MME Pool Area to be directed to an appropriate MME in a manner that achieves load balancing between MMEs
Network sharing
Support common carrier RAN shar
3.4 V2.2
3.4.1 Executive Summary
ZTE LTE V2.2 is the
function. With CSFB,
3.4.2 Standard
3GPP R9.
3.4.3 Description of Key Features
Table 4 Key Features of
Feature name
Load Balancing
Support Load intra
Load Control Support Load Control to gsystem stability
CSFB CSFB from LTE to WCDMA and LTE to GERAN
Carrier Aggregation
Support including
UL COMP Support UL COMP function intra site
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eNodeB can connect to multiple MMEs and S-GWs and eNodeB can determine the MME association of the UE, based on the UE’s temporary identifier. Also eNodeB can support the MME load balancing function which permits UEs that are entering into an MME Pool Area to be directed to an appropriate MME in a manner that achieves load balancing between MMEs.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support separate carrier mode and common carrier RAN sharing test
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
utive Summary
is the enhanced commercial release and focuses more on
CSFB, Load Balancing, Load Control and part of LTEA test function
Description of Key Features
Key Features of basic V2.2
Description NE Requirement
Support Load Balancing based on intra-LTE
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support Load Control to guarantee system stability
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
CSFB from LTE to WCDMA and LTE to GERAN
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support inter-band carrier aggregation, including 2.6G+1.8G and 2.6G+DD
eNodeBBBU software upgradeablenew hardware
Support UL COMP function intra site eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
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eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
commercial release and focuses more on LTE enhanced
and part of LTEA test function.
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software
upgradeable, RRU new hardware
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3.5 V3.0
3.5.1 Executive Summary
ZTE LTE V3.0 is the
function. With DL 4*4 MIMO
3.5.2 Standard
3GPP R9.
3.5.3 Description of Key Features
Table 5 Key Features of
Feature name
DL 4*4 MIMO DL 4*4 openorder to increase cell peak data rate and UE peak data rate.
3.6 LR12.1
3.6.1 Executive Summary
ZTE LTE LR12.1 is the
enhanced function. With
3.6.2 Standard
3GPP R9.
3.6.3 Description of Key Features
Table 6 Key Features of
Feature name
DL 4*2 Closed-loop Spatial Multiplexing
Support adaptive DL 4*2 closedspatial multiplexing between Rank=2 and Rank=1.
IRAT mobility Support
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Executive Summary
is the enhanced commercial release and focuses more on
DL 4*4 MIMO and other enhanced functions.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of basic V3.0
Description NE Requirement
DL 4*4 open-loop spatial multiplexing, in order to increase cell peak data rate and UE peak data rate.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Executive Summary
is the enhanced commercial release and focuses more on
. With Energy saving and IRAT mobility enhanced
Description of Key Features
Key Features of basic LR12.1
Description NE Requirement
Support adaptive DL 4*2 closed-loop spatial multiplexing between Rank=2 and Rank=1.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support mobility function between LTE and eNodeB
Roadmap Description
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commercial release and focuses more on LTE enhanced
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
commercial release and focuses more on LTE
Energy saving and IRAT mobility enhanced functions.
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved,
Roadmap Description
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3G/2G network in RAN Sharing scenario
3.7 LR12.2
3.7.1 Executive Summary
ZTE LTE LR12.2 includes
specification. With
service functions.
3.7.2 Standard
3GPP R9 and part of
3.7.3 Description of Key Features
Table 7 Key Features of
Feature name
eICIC for Het-Net
(Power Control)
Support eon power setting and power control of Macro eNB
350km High Speed Train
Support contintrain
Adaptive UL MIMO
Support aUL MU
LTE->UTRAN SRVCC
HandovUTRANvoice
Inter-RAT Load Balancing
Support interto enableresources by service priorities and further guarantees system stability
ATG Coverage Support LTE Aircoverage, to facilitate access to WiFi/2G/3G in the airplane, with LTE ATG backhaul.
Location Service
(CID,AGPS)
Support enhanced Cell ID control plane positioning method.
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3G/2G network in RAN Sharing scenario software upgradeable
Executive Summary
includes some function defined in 3GPP R9 and part of
eICIC for Het-Net, LTE to UTRAN SRVCC and mobility location
part of R10 features.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of basic LR12.2
Description NE Requirement
Support enhanced ICIC for HetNet based on power setting and power control of Macro eNB and Femto cell
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support continuous service in high speed train in 350km/h.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support adaptive UL MIMO mode between UL MU-MIMO and UL SIMO.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
andover voice calls with IMS from LTE to UTRAN network, in order to guarantee voice continuality for subscriber mobility.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support inter-RAT load balancing, in order enable reasonable utilization of system
resources by service priorities and further guarantees system stability.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support LTE Air-To-Ground (ATG) coverage, to facilitate access to WiFi/2G/3G in the airplane, with LTE ATG backhaul.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support enhanced Cell ID and AGNSS control plane positioning method.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
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part of R10
and mobility location
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
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Emergency call
Support Emergency call over IMS.
LTE->UTRAN SRVCC
HandovUTRANvoice
3.8 LR13.1
3.8.1 Executive Summary
ZTE LTE LR13.1 includes
DRX, Extend CP, ETWS,
3.8.2 Standard
3GPP R9 and part
3.8.3 Description of Key Features
Table 8 Key Features of
Feature name
Short DRX Support short DRX for UE power saving
Extended CP Support Extended CP functionsubcarrier spacing = 15kHz
Advanced VoIP Support
Support SPS state machine management, to facilitate dynamic scheduling during silent period;
Support fast power control for SPS;
Support specific outer
Support SPS together with TTI Bundling.
Carrier Aggregation
(Inter-Band)
Support carriers for aggregation.
UL CoMP
(Intra-Site)
IRC processing of the signal received from the cells of the same eNB.
ETWS Broadcast warning messageEarthquake or Tsunami Warning.
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Description NE Requirement
Support Emergency call over IMS. eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
andover voice calls with IMS from LTE to UTRAN network, in order to guarantee voice continuality for subscriber mobility.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Executive Summary
includes some function defined in future 3GPP specification. With
Extend CP, ETWS, EMBMS and other enhanced functions.
part of R10 features.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of basic LR13.1
Description NE Requirement
Support short DRX for UE power saving.
Support Extended CP function with ubcarrier spacing = 15kHz.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support SPS state machine management, to facilitate dynamic scheduling during silent period;
Support fast power control for SPS;
Support specific outer-loop AMC for SPS;
Support SPS together with TTI Bundling.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support configuration of S111, support two carriers for aggregation.
eNodeBhardware and software upgradeable
IRC UL intra-eNB CoMP based on the joint processing of the signal received from the cells of the same eNB.
eNodeBhardware and software upgradeable
Broadcast warning message, such as Earthquake or Tsunami Warning.
eNodeBsoftwarupgradeable
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NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
some function defined in future 3GPP specification. With Short
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, ardware and oftware
upgradeable
eNodeB involved, ardware and oftware
upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
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Feature name
EMBMS Support for
Mobility with CDMA
Support mobility with1xRTT and HRPD, include CSFB, SRVCC and HO.
3.9 LR13.2
3.9.1 Executive Summary
ZTE LTE LR13.2 includes
With VoIP DRX, enhanced location service and EMSMS,
3.9.2 Standard
3GPP R10 and part of
3.9.3 Description of Key Features
Table 9 Key Features of
Feature name
VoIP DRX Support for adaptive DRX cycles according to Silence Indicator (SID) for
Intra-site coordinated scheduling
For UL, intrais used to mitigated interAnd for DL, intra
Location Service (OTDOA)
Support Location service based on OTDOA
Enhanced EMBMS
Support enhanced EMBMS, such as Counting procedure.
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Support for EMBMS service eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support mobility with1xRTT and HRPD, include CSFB, SRVCC and HO.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Executive Summary
includes some function defined in future 3GPP specification.
With VoIP DRX, enhanced location service and EMSMS, and other enhanced functions
R10 and part of R11 features.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of basic LR13.2
Description NE Requirement
Support for adaptive DRX cycles according to Silence Indicator (SID) for LTE voice.
eNodeB
software upgradeable
For UL, intra-site CoMP based scheduling is used to mitigated inter-cell interference. And for DL, intra-site real time ICIC is used.
eNodeB
software upgradeable
Support Location service based on OTDOA eNodeB
software upgradeable
Support enhanced EMBMS, such as Counting procedure.
eNodeB
software upgradeable
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eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
uture 3GPP specification.
and other enhanced functions.
NE Requirement
NodeB involved,
oftware upgradeable
NodeB involved,
oftware upgradeable
NodeB involved,
oftware upgradeable
NodeB involved,
oftware upgradeable
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3.10 LR14.1 and later version
3.10.1 Executive Summary
ZTE LTE LR14.1 includes some functions defined in future
3.10.2 Standard
3GPP R10 and part of
3.10.3 Description of Key Features
Table 10 Key Features of
Feature name
DL MU-MIMO Support DL MU
DL intra-eNB CoMP
Support DL intracoordination method of CS/CB(Coordinated Scheduling/Beamforming) and JP(Joint processing)
Relay Supportnode.
eICIC for Het-Net(ABS)
Support eon the timeconfiguration.
Carrier Aggregation
(Enhanced)
SupportAggregationand
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1 and later version
Executive Summary
ZTE LTE LR14.1 includes some functions defined in future 3GPP specification.
R10 and part of R11 features.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of basic LR14.1 and later
Description NE Requirement
Support DL MU-MIMO with 4 antennas eNodeBhardware and software upgradeable
Support DL intra-eNB CoMP, include the coordination method of CS/CB (Coordinated Scheduling/Beamforming) and JP(Joint processing)
eNodeB
hardware and software upgradeable
upport the communication with the Relay node.
eNodeB
hardware and software upgradeable
upport enhanced ICIC for HetNet, based on the time-domain method with ABS configuration.
eNodeB
hardware and software upgradeable
Support more scenarios Carrier Aggregation function, include inter band and intra-band, cross-carrier scheduling.
eNodeBhardware and software upgradeable
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specification.
NE Requirement
NodeB involved, ardware and oftware
upgradeable
NodeB involved,
ardware and oftware
upgradeable
NodeB involved,
ware and oftware
upgradeable
NodeB involved,
ardware and oftware
upgradeable
eNodeB involved, ardware and oftware
upgradeable
Roadmap Description
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4 Description of SON feature
4.1 V1.2
4.1.1 Executive Summary
SON functions in ZTE LTE V1.2
with plug and play eNodeB
4.1.2 Standard
3GPP R8.
4.1.3 Description of Key Features
Table 11 Key Features of
Feature name
Automatic
Transport Setup
Through DHCP process, eNodeB get transport parameters and access network management system automatically. configuration function the necessary parameter to establish O&M and
4.2 V2.0
4.2.1 Executive Summary
SON functions in ZTE LTE V2.0
and basic Self-Optimization functions and
will implement the following objective:
1) Reduce the complexity of
continuity of mobile networks;
2) Mitigate the complexity of wireless network optimization information collection
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Executive Summary
ZTE LTE V1.2 focuses more on the basic self-configuration functions
eNodeB to reduce the manual workload of deployment network.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of SON V1.2
Description
Through DHCP process, eNodeB get transport parameters and access network management system automatically. Based on automated configuration function the eNodeB receives all necessary parameter to establish O&M link and X2, S1 link.
eNodeB and OMCinvolved, software upgradeable
Executive Summary
ZTE LTE V2.0 focuses more on enhanced self-configuration
Optimization functions and SON OAM functions. In this version, ZTE SON
he following objective:
the complexity of neighbor cell relation configuration, enhance the mobility
continuity of mobile networks;
Mitigate the complexity of wireless network optimization information collection
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configuration functions,
educe the manual workload of deployment network.
NE Requirement
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
configuration functions
In this version, ZTE SON
, enhance the mobility
Mitigate the complexity of wireless network optimization information collection.
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4.2.2 Standard
3GPP R8.
4.2.3 Description of Key Features
Table 12 Key Features of
Feature name
ANR (Intra-Frequency)
Optimizacell.measurement report.
Automatic PCI Assignment
(Centralized)
Support cellconfusion cell.detection and resolve will be provided.
Automatic Inventory The inventory information is available in real time eNB have been changed.
4.3 V2.1
4.3.1 Executive Summary
SON functions in ZTE LTE V2.1
enhanced SON OAM
(to provide operators
ZTE SON will implement the following objective:
1) Manual workload of network information analysis
and found what the parameters need to
providing optimization recommendations
2) Implement the functions that can
3) mitigate the maintenance workload to analysis alarm, performance, tracking, event
and other information;
4.3.2 Standard
3GPP R8 and part of
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of Key Features
Key Features of SON V2.0
Description
Optimization of Intra-LTE neighbor relation of a cell. The function is implemented based on UE measurement report.
Support centralized assignment PCI of all the cells automatically without conflicts and confusion and avoid interference to neighbor cell. In this feature, PCI conflict & confusion detection and resolve will be provided.
The inventory information is available in real time when eNB setup or HW units installed in eNB have been changed.
utive Summary
ZTE LTE V2.1 focuses on basic Self-Optimization functions
OAM functions. In this phase, self-optimization work in
(to provide operators with optimal target parameters and give optimization suggestion
ZTE SON will implement the following objective:
anual workload of network information analysis reduction. Problems
the parameters need to be optimized. Detection of network problems and
providing optimization recommendations are primary task in this phase.
2) Implement the functions that can improve user perceive.
the maintenance workload to analysis alarm, performance, tracking, event
and other information;
and part of R9 features.
Roadmap Description
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NE Requirement
eNodeB , UE , and OMC involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB , and OMC involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
Optimization functions, and
optimization work in controlled mode
and give optimization suggestion)
roblems rapid location
ction of network problems and
are primary task in this phase.
the maintenance workload to analysis alarm, performance, tracking, event
Roadmap Description
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4.3.3 Description of Key Features
Table 13 Key Features of
Feature name
Mobility Robust Optimization (Intra-Frequency)
4.4 V2.2
4.4.1 Executive Summary
SON functions in ZTE LTE V2.2
functions, self-healing
(to provide operators
ZTE SON will implement the following objective:
Improve ANR via supporting Inter
4.4.2 Standard
3GPP R9.
4.4.3 Description of Key Features
Table 14 Key Features of
Feature name
ANR(Inter-frequency)
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Key Features of SON V2.1
Description NE Requirement
To avoid system performance decline caused by failure HO, eNodeB can detect problems and adjust the mobility parameters to avoid too early HO, too later HO.
Support Intra-LTE/Intra-frequency mobility problem detection and optimization.
eNodeB and OMCinvolved, software upgradeable
utive Summary
ZTE LTE V2.2 focuses on enhanced ANR, and Self
healing functions. In this phase, self-optimization work in
(to provide operators with optimal target parameters and give optimization suggestion
ZTE SON will implement the following objective:
ANR via supporting Inter-Frequency ANR and ANR Reliability Optimization
Description of Key Features
Key Features of SON V2.2
Description NE Requirement
Provide ANR function of inter-frequency intra-LTE.
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eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
Self-Optimization
optimization work in controlled mode
and give optimization suggestion)
ANR Reliability Optimization
NE Requirement
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
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4.5.1 Executive Summary
SON functions in ZTE LTE V3.0
Saving function, and implement high level self
commercial LTE network operator experience.
In this version, ZTE SON will implement the following objective:
1) Improve RACH power parameters optimization
2) Provide Energy Saving to reduce network cost.
4.5.2 Standard
3GPP R9.
4.5.3 Description of Key Features
Table 15 Key Features of
Feature name
RACH optimization
(power)
Support RACH power control self
Energy saving
(Dynamic PA Bias Voltage)
PA output power, in order to increase PA efficiency and lower down th
4.6 LR12.1
4.6.1 Executive Summary
SON functions in ZTE LTE LR12.1
based on commercial LTE network operator experience.
4.6.2 Standard
3GPP R9.
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Executive Summary
ZTE LTE V3.0 focuses on enhanced Self-Optimization
and implement high level self-optimization function
commercial LTE network operator experience.
In this version, ZTE SON will implement the following objective:
RACH power parameters optimization.
Energy Saving to reduce network cost.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of SON V3.0
Description
Support RACH power control parameters self-optimization.
PA bias voltage dynamic adjusted according to output power, in order to increase PA efficiency and lower down the power consumption
Executive Summary
ZTE LTE LR12.1 focuses on high level Self-Optimization
based on commercial LTE network operator experience.
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Optimization functions Energy
based on
NE Requirement
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
Optimization functions
Roadmap Description
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4.6.3 Description of Key Features
Table 16 Key Features of
Feature name
Automatic PCI Assignment (Distributed)
Support distributed assignment PCI of all the cellconfusion ancell. select PCI from available PCI list in eNB.
Energy Saving (Intelligent OFDM Symbol Shutdown)
Support bOFDM symbols RS, BCH and SCH, in normal subtraffic is concentrated to several suborder to shutdown the other sub
4.7 LR12.2
4.7.1 Executive Summary
SON function focuses
via enhanced MLB,
4.7.2 Standard
3GPP R9 and part of
4.7.3 Description of Key Features
Table 17 Key Features of
Feature name
ANR (Inter-RAT) Support LTE
Mobility robust optimization
(Inter-Frequency)
Support mobility detection and optimization.
Mobility load balancing
(Inter-Frequency)
Support cbalancing in overlap coverage scenarios.
MDT(Immediate) Support immediate MDT function
providefunction.
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Key Features of SON LR12.1
Description NE Requirement
Support distributed assignment PCI of all the cells automatically without conflicts and confusion and avoid interference to neighbor cell. Distributed PCI assignment focuses on select PCI from available PCI list in eNB.
eNodeB and OMCinvolved, software upgradeable
Support bias off the PA static current during OFDM symbols when there is no cell-specific RS, BCH and SCH, in normal sub-frames. Also traffic is concentrated to several sub-frames in order to shutdown the other sub-frames.
eNodeB and OMCinvolved, software upgradeable
Executive Summary
SON function focuses on enhanced ANR, and improvement quality, capacity and robust
MLB,, and improve user experience via MDT
and part of R10 features.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of SON LR12.2
Description NE Requirement
Support ANR for LTE-UMTS/ LTE-GSM/LTE-CDMA.
eNodeB and OMCinvolved, software upgradeable
Support Intra-LTE/Inter-frequency unnecessary mobility detection and optimization.
eNodeB and OMCinvolvedupgradeable
Support camp load balancing and traffic load balancing in overlap coverage scenarios.
eNodeB and OMCinvolvedupgradeable
Support immediate MDT function,OMC
provides immediate MDT data collection function.
eNodeB and OMCinvolvedupgradeable
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eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
quality, capacity and robust
NE Requirement
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
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4.8 LR13.1
4.8.1 Executive Summary
SON functions in ZTE LTE LR13.1
via enhanced MRO and
4.8.2 Standard
3GPP R10.
4.8.3 Description of Key Features
Table 18 Key Features of
Feature name
MRO(Inter-RAT LTE-UMTS/LTE-GSM)
Support interproblemoptimization
MDT (logged) Support logged MDT function
logged MDT data collection function.
Intra-RAT Overlaid Cell Shutdown
Support iTime
4.9 LR13.2
4.9.1 Executive Summary
SON functions in ZTE LTE LR13.2
based on commercial LTE network operator experience
MLB, Hardware/Capacity
4.9.2 Standard
3GPP R10.
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Executive Summary
ZTE LTE LR13.1 focuses on improvement quality, capacity and robust
MRO and enhanced MDT
Description of Key Features
Key Features of SON LR13.1
Description
Support inter-RAT to UMTS/GSM mobility problem (e.g. unnecessary HO) detection and optimization.
Support logged MDT function,OMC provides
logged MDT data collection function.
Support intra-RAT Overlaid Cell Shutdown & Time-Scheduled eNodeB Shutdown
Executive Summary
ZTE LTE LR13.2 focuses on Self-learning Self-Optimization
based on commercial LTE network operator experience and provide Inter
Hardware/Capacity Expansion and capacity Optimization.
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quality, capacity and robust
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
Optimization functions
and provide Inter-RAT scenarios
Roadmap Description
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4.9.3 Description of Key Features
Table 19 Key Features of
Feature name
Hardware/
Capacity Expansion
Support capacity reasonsoperational effort
MLB(Inter-RAT LTE-UMTS/LTE-GSM)
Support Interload balancing and traffic load balancing
4.10 LR14.1 and
4.10.1 Executive Summary
SON functions in ZTE LTE LR14.1 and later version
functions based on commercial LTE network operator experience
LTE to CDMA scenarios
4.10.2 Standard
3GPP R10 and part of R11 features.
4.10.3 Description of Key Features
Table 20 Key Features of
Feature name
MRO(Inter-RAT LTE-CDMA
Support inter(e.g. unnecessary HO)optimization
MLB(Inter-RAT LTE-CDMA)
Support balancing and traffic load balancing
Inter-RAT Overlaid Cell Shutdown
Support
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Key Features of SON LR13.2
Description
Support hardware extension or removal for capacity reasons, enables to minimize operational effort.
Support Inter-RAT LTE-UMTS/LTE-GSM camp load balancing and traffic load balancing.
1 and Later version
Executive Summary
ZTE LTE LR14.1 and later version focuses on Self
based on commercial LTE network operator experience and provide Inter
scenarios MRO and MLB, Mobility optimization based on MDT data
and part of R11 features.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of SON LR14.1 and later
Description
Support inter-RAT to CDMA mobility problem (e.g. unnecessary HO) detection and optimization.
Support Inter-RAT LTE-CDMA camp load balancing and traffic load balancing.
Support Inter-RAT Overlaid Cell Shutdown
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eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
Self-Optimization
and provide Inter-RAT
d on MDT data.
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB and OMC involved, software upgradeable
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5.1 V1.2
5.1.1 Executive Summary
The first LTE eNodeB
VLAN, DHCP, IEEE 1588v2 client and GPS Synchronization.
5.1.2 Standard
ITU-T and IETF standards
5.1.3 Description of Key Features
Table 21 Key Features of
Feature name
IPv4 Support IPv4, defined in
Standard GE/FE Interface
S
FE/GE (RJ45),
GE (
10/100/1000Base
with autoIEEE802.3 (2005).
Support:
1000Base
1000Base
1000Base
100Base
That
VLAN 802.1Q The use of VLANs can be configurable compliant to IEEE802.1Q.
Traffic can be flexible mapped onto one or more VLANs, as a minimum the traffic from X2, Sseparately mapped onto
Support multi VLANs on single IP address, also multi VLANs on multi IP addresses.
DHCP As
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Executive Summary
eNodeB Transport release is provided to LTE IOT and trials, with IPv4,
IEEE 1588v2 client and GPS Synchronization.
standards.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of Transport V1.2
Description NE Requirement
Support IPv4, ICMP, ARP and RARP, defined in IETF RFC791/STD0005.
eNodeBnew hardware
Support:
FE/GE (RJ45),
GE (Optical/Electronic),
0/100/1000Base-T interfaces,
with auto-negotiation, defined in IEEE802.3 (2005).
Support:
1000Base-LX
1000Base-BX
1000Base-SX (MM) fiber
100Base-FX interfaces
That is defined in IEEE802.3 (2005).
eNodeBnew hardware
The use of VLANs can be configurable compliant to IEEE802.1Q.
Traffic can be flexible mapped onto one or more VLANs, as a minimum the traffic from X2, S1_U, S1_MME and OAM can separately mapped onto different VLANs.
Support multi VLANs on single IP address, also multi VLANs on multi IP addresses.
eNodeB involved, new hardware.
As DHCP clients, eNodeB can obtain the eNodeB involved,
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eNodeB
Transport release is provided to LTE IOT and trials, with IPv4,
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, new hardware
eNodeB involved, new hardware
eNodeB involved, new hardware.
eNodeB involved,
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Feature name
following information:
Its own IP address(one or several),
the subnet mask,
default gateway address,
the list of 1588v2 server addresses,
the list of security gateway addresses,
the address of the OSS system
the address of
IEEE1588v2 client
As IEEE1588v2 client, It can simultaneously track one or more source, and switch by the linka synchronization priority scheme; In the event of the failure of the active clock source synchronihighest
GPS Synchronization
Support GPS clock input to achieve synchronization
5.2 V2.0
5.2.1 Executive Summary
Support IPSec, DSCP,
5.2.2 Standard
ITU-T and IETF standards
5.2.3 Description of Key Features
Table 22 Key Features of
Feature name
IPSec(CP and MP)
Support all IPSec published RFCs,
pre
all authentication algorithmencryption algorithms
Single / configuration and application
DSCP Flexibly map each QCI value to any arbitrary DSCP value
The
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Description NE Requirement
following information:
Its own IP address(one or several),
the subnet mask,
default gateway address,
the list of 1588v2 server addresses,
the list of security gateway addresses,
the address of the OSS system
the address of the relevant PKI platform.
new har
As IEEE1588v2 client, It can simultaneously track one or more source, and switch by the link’s quality. It supports a synchronization priority scheme; In the event of the failure of the active clock source the eNodeB shall recover synchronization from the next highest-priority source.
eNodeBnew hardwareserver
Support GPS clock input to achieve synchronization.
eNodeBGPS input interface
Executive Summary
IPSec, DSCP, COS, Traffic mapping and Chain-mode Organization
standards.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of Transport V2.0
Description NE Requirement
Support all IPSec published RFCs,
pre-shared key for CP and MP,
all authentication algorithms and encryption algorithms,
Single / multiple IPSec tunnels configuration and application.
eNodeB involved, new hardware.Gateway
Flexibly map each QCI value to any arbitrary DSCP value,
The traffic classification and marking
eNodeBnew hardware
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new hardware
eNodeB involved
hardware,1588v2 server
eNodeB involved GPS input interface
mode Organization.
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved,
hardware.,Security Gateway
eNodeB involved, new hardware
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Feature name
with DSCP value,
Interpret the DSCP value in the IPv4 header.
COS Dpriority level802.1P.
Flexibly map each QCI value tarbitrary
Traffic Mapping Flexibly map each DSCP value to any arbitrary 802.1p value
Chain-mode Organization
Interfunction
5.3 V2.1
5.3.1 Executive Summary
Support Synchronization Scheme
Management and Traffic Statistics
5.3.2 Standard
ITU-T and IETF standards
5.3.3 Description of Key Features
Table 23 Key Features of
Feature name
Synchronization Scheme
IKEv1/v2
IPSec (UP)
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with DSCP value,
Interpret the DSCP value in the IPv4 header.
Distinguish Ethernet traffic with different priority levels, the levels are marked by 802.1P.
Flexibly map each QCI value to any arbitrary COS value
eNodeBnew hardware
Flexibly map each DSCP value to any arbitrary 802.1p value.
eNodeBnew hardware
nter-BS with built-in Ethernet switch function
eNodeBnew hardware
utive Summary
Synchronization Scheme, IKEv1/v2, Ethernet OAM (phase I)
Traffic Statistics.
standards.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of Transport V2.1
Description NE Requirement
Freely assign a priority to each possible synchronization source.
The eNodeB shall recover timing from the highest-priority available source meeting the required quality targets.
In the event of the failure of the active clock source the eNodeB shall recover synchronization from the next highest-priority source.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support certificate-based IKEv2 key establishment.
Enforce the periodic rekeying of SAs.
Support all IKE algorithms.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Digital certificates for UP. eNodeBsoftware
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NodeB involved, new hardware
eNodeB involved, new hardware
eNodeB involved, new hardware
Ethernet OAM (phase I), Traffic Congestion
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software
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Ethernet OAM (phase I)
Traffic Statistics
Traffic Congestion Management
5.4 V2.2
5.4.1 Executive Summary
Support PKI, Uplink Bandwidth Assignment
and Traffic policing
5.4.2 Standard
ITU-T and IETF standards
5.4.3 Description of Key Features
Table 24 Key Features of
Feature name
PKI Support format,
Trealize cross authorization.
Query onHTTP/LDAP/FTP protocol).
The certificate includes sole equipment identifier used for expressing the equipment.
5.5 V3.0
5.5.1 Executive Summary
Support ACL.
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Support Ethernet OAM mechanisms compliant to 802.3ah
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Throughput statistics of incoming and outgoing
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Support congestion management queue algorithm, include PQ, CQ, and WFQ.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Executive Summary
Uplink Bandwidth Assignment, Ethernet OAM (phase II),
olicing
standards.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of Transport V2.2
Description NE Requirement
Support CA certificate in the form of X509 format,
he CAs of the vendor and the operator realize cross authorization.
Query on-line /update/revocation (support HTTP/LDAP/FTP protocol).
The certificate includes sole equipment identifier used for expressing the equipment.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
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eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
Ethernet OAM (phase II), Traffic shaping
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
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5.5.2 Standard
ITU-T and IETF standards
5.5.3 Description of Key Features
Table 25 Key Features of
Feature name
ACL Cdestination IP address, source and destination port number
5.6 LR12.1
5.6.1 Executive Summary
Support Ethernet OAM (phase II)
5.6.2 Standard
ITU-T and IETF standards
5.6.3 Description of Key Features
Table 26 Key Features of
Feature name
BFD Transmission link fault detection, and alarm to the
Trigger the eNB to switchover to the backup route
Traffic Management
The GE total bandwidth is configured into differenttrafficthe group.
5.7 LR12.2
5.7.1 Executive Summary
Support IPV4/IPv6(Dual Stack)
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standards.
Description of Key Features
Key Features of Transport V3.0
Description NE Requirement
Configured L3 filter based source and destination IP address, source and destination port number.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Executive Summary
Ethernet OAM (phase II), and BFD
standards
Description of Key Features
Key Features of Transport LR12.1
Description NE Requirement
Transmission link fault detection, and alarm to the OMC.
Trigger the eNB to switchover to the backup route
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
The GE total bandwidth is configured into different IP bandwidth group for different traffic, the traffic is managed according to the group.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Executive Summary
IPv6(Dual Stack).
Roadmap Description
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NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
Roadmap Description
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5.7.2 Standard
ITU-T and IETF standards
5.7.3 Description of Key Features
Table 27 Key Features of
Feature name
IPV4/IPv6(Dual Stack)
Support simultaneous IPv4 & IPv6 Dual Stack on the all transport interface,
Support
SSCTP
5.8 LR13.1
5.8.1 Executive Summary
Support Resource Sharing
5.8.2 Standard
ITU-T and IETF standards
5.8.3 Description of Key Features
Table 28 Key Features of
Feature name
Resource Sharing
(Multi-Mode)
Dynamically share transport resource among different radio mode in base station
GUL sharing;
CL sharing
5.9 LR13.2
5.9.1 Executive Summary
Support IPPM
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Description of Key Features
Key Features of Transport LR12.2
Description NE Requirement
Support simultaneous IPv4 & IPv6 Dual Stack on the all transport interface,
Support basic IPv6 protocol functions.
Support upper layer protocols such as SCTP carried on IPv6.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Executive Summary
Sharing and SSL
standards
Description of Key Features
Key Features of Transport LR13.1
Description NE Requirement
Dynamically share transport resource among different radio mode in multi-mode base station.
GUL sharing;
CL sharing.
GUL multihardware
Executive Summary
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eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
NE Requirement
GUL multi-mode hardware
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ITU-T and IETF standards
5.9.3 Description of Key Features
Table 29 Key Features of
Feature name
IPPM Measure the transport network IP performance condition. Support standard IPPM framework
6 Abbreviations
Table 30 Abbreviations
Abbreviations
ANR
ARP
ATG
AWS
BFD
CA
CCO
COMP
COS
CP
CQ
CSFB
CSI-RS
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standards
Description of Key Features
Key Features of Transport LR13.2
Description NE Requirement
Measure the transport network IP performance condition. Support standard IPPM framework.
eNodeBsoftware upgradeable
Abbreviations
Abbreviations
Abbreviations Parsing
Automatic Neighbor Relation
Allocation and Retention Priority
Air to Ground
Advanced Wireless Spectrum
Bidirectional forwarding detection
Certificate Authority
Coverage and Capacity Optimization
Coordinated Multi-Point
transmission / reception technology
Class of Service
Control Plane
Customized Queue
Call service fallback
Chanel State Information
Roadmap Description
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NE Requirement
eNodeB involved, software upgradeable
Automatic Neighbor Relation
Allocation and Retention Priority
Advanced Wireless Spectrum
idirectional forwarding detection
Coverage and Capacity Optimization
Point
reception technology
Chanel State Information - Reference
Roadmap Description
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DD
DHCP
DL
DM-RS
DRX
DSCP
EAP
EAPOL
FE
FTP
GE
HTTP
ICIC
ICMP
IETF
IKE
IPPM
IRAT
LDAP
MDT
MLB
MM
MP
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Digital Divided
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Downlink
De-Modulation - Reference
Discontinuous Reception
Differentiated Services CodePoint
Extensible Authentication Protocol
EAP over LAN
Fast Ethernet
File Transfer Protocol
Gigabit Ethernet
HyperText Transfer Protocol
Inter-cell interference coordination
Internet Control Message Protocol
Internet Engineering Task Force
Internet Key Exchange
IP Performance Metrics
Inter Radio Access Technology
Lightweight Directory Access
Protocol
Minimize Driver Test
Mobility Load Balancing
Mobility Management
Management Plane
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Reference symbol
Discontinuous Reception
Differentiated Services CodePoint
Extensible Authentication Protocol
HyperText Transfer Protocol
cell interference coordination
Control Message Protocol
Internet Engineering Task Force
Technology
Lightweight Directory Access
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MRO
OAM
OMC
PCI
PQ
QCI
RACH
RARP
RFC
ROHC
RRM
SON
SRVCC
UL
UP
VLAN
VRRP
WFQ
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Mobility Robust Optimization
Operation, Administration and
Maintenance
Operation Maintenance Center
Physical Cell Identity
Priority Queue
QoS Class Identifier
Random Access Channel
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol
Request For Comment
Robust Header Compression
Radio Resource Management
Self-Organizing Network
Single Radio Voice Call Continuity
Uplink
User Plane
Virtual Local Area Network
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol
Weighted Fair Queuing
Roadmap Description
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Mobility Robust Optimization
Operation, Administration and
Center
Random Access Channel
Reverse Address Resolution Protocol
Robust Header Compression
Radio Resource Management
Network
Single Radio Voice Call Continuity
Virtual Local Area Network
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol