Beam Management (5G RAN3.1 - 02)

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature

Parameter Description
Issue 02
Date 2020-05-21
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2020. All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior
written consent of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Trademarks and Permissions
and other Huawei trademarks are trademarks of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
All other trademarks and trade names mentioned in this document are the property of their respective
holders.
Notice
The purchased products, services and features are stipulated by the contract made between Huawei and
the customer. All or part of the products, services and features described in this document may not be
within the purchase scope or the usage scope. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, all statements,
information, and recommendations in this document are provided "AS IS" without warranties, guarantees
or representations of any kind, either express or implied.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made in the
preparation of this document to ensure accuracy of the contents, but all statements, information, and
recommendations in this document do not constitute a warranty of any kind, express or implied.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Address: Huawei Industrial Base
Bantian, Longgang
Shenzhen 518129
People's Republic of China
Website: https://www.huawei.com
Email: [email protected]
Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. i

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description Contents
Contents
1 Change History.........................................................................................................................1
1.1 5G RAN3.1 02 (2020-05-21)............................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 5G RAN3.1 01 (2020-04-07)............................................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 5G RAN3.1 Draft B (2020-03-09)...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 5G RAN3.1 Draft A (2020-01-20)...................................................................................................................................... 2
2 About This Document.............................................................................................................4

2.1 General Statements................................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Features in This Document.................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Differences Between NR FDD and NR TDD................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Differences Between NSA and SA..................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Differences Between High Frequency Bands and Low Frequency Bands............................................................ 6
3 Overview....................................................................................................................................8
4 Basic Beam Management (Low-Frequency TDD)..........................................................11
4.1 Principles.................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1.1 Management of Broadcast Beams.............................................................................................................................. 11
4.1.1.1 TDD 32T/64T Cell........................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.1.2 TDD 2T/4T/8T Cell......................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.2 Management of Control Beams................................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Network Analysis.................................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.2.1 Benefits................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
4.2.2 Impacts.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.3 Requirements......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3.1 Licenses................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.3.2 Software................................................................................................................................................................................17
4.3.3 Hardware.............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.3.4 Others.................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.4 Operation and Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 18
4.4.1 Data Configuration........................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.4.1.1 Data Preparation............................................................................................................................................................ 18
4.4.1.2 Using MML Commands............................................................................................................................................... 19
4.4.1.3 Using the MAE-Deployment...................................................................................................................................... 19
4.4.2 Activation Verification..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ii

5G RAN
4.4.3 Network Monitoring......................................................................................................................................................... 19
5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-Frequency TDD).................................................................. 20

5.1 Principles.................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
5.1.1 Beam Coverage Scenarios.............................................................................................................................................. 20
5.1.2 Coverage Scenarios Supported by Different RF Modules.................................................................................... 23
5.1.3 Beam Tilt and Azimuth....................................................................................................................................................24
5.1.4 Other Coverage Improvement Functions.................................................................................................................. 26
5.2.1 Benefits................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
5.2.2 Impacts.................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
5.3 Requirements......................................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.3.1 Licenses................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.3.2 Software................................................................................................................................................................................27
5.3.3 Hardware.............................................................................................................................................................................. 28
5.3.4 Others.................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.4.1 Precautions.......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
6 Basic Beam Management (FDD)....................................................................................... 32

6.1 Principles.................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
6.2.1 Benefits................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
6.2.2 Impacts.................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
6.3 Requirements......................................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.3.1 Licenses................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
6.3.2 Software................................................................................................................................................................................33
6.3.3 Hardware.............................................................................................................................................................................. 33
6.3.4 Others.................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
7 3D Coverage Pattern (FDD)................................................................................................ 36
Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. iii

5G RAN
7.1 Principles.................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
7.2.1 Benefits................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
7.2.2 Impacts.................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
7.3 Requirements......................................................................................................................................................................... 37
7.3.1 Licenses................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
7.3.2 Software................................................................................................................................................................................37
7.3.3 Hardware.............................................................................................................................................................................. 38
7.3.4 Others.................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
7.4.1 Precautions.......................................................................................................................................................................... 38
8 Parameters.............................................................................................................................. 41
9 Counters.................................................................................................................................. 42
10 Glossary................................................................................................................................. 43
11 Reference Documents........................................................................................................ 44
Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. iv

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description 1 Change History
1 Change History
This chapter describes changes not included in the "Parameters", "Counters",

"Glossary", and "Reference Documents" chapters. These changes include:
● Technical changes
Changes in functions and their corresponding parameters
● Editorial changes
Improvements or revisions to the documentation
1.1 5G RAN3.1 02 (2020-05-21)

This issue includes the following changes.
Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Change RAT Base Station Model
Enabled the Easy Macro None Low- 3900 and 5900 series
AAU5243 to support Basic frequency base stations
Beam Management only. TDD
For details, see 4.1.1.2 TDD
2T/4T/8T Cell.
Enabled the AAU5339 and None Low- 3900 and 5900 series
AAU5649 to support Basic frequency base stations
Beam Management and 3D TDD
Coverage Pattern. For
details, see 4.1.1.1 TDD
32T/64T Cell and 5.1.2
Coverage Scenarios
Supported by Different RF
Modules.
None None FDD None
Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 1

5G RAN
Editorial Changes
Revised descriptions in this document.
1.2 5G RAN3.1 01 (2020-04-07)

Technical Changes
Enabled the AAU5339w, None Low- 3900 and 5900 series

AAU5631, AAU5639w, and frequency base stations
AAU5831 to support Basic TDD
Beam Management and 3D
Coverage Pattern. For
32T/64T Cell and 5.1.2
Coverage Scenarios
Modules.
Enabled the AAU5639 to None Low- 3900 and 5900 series

support Basic Beam frequency base stations
Management only. For TDD
32T/64T Cell.
None None FDD None
Editorial Changes
1.3 5G RAN3.1 Draft B (2020-03-09)

Technical Changes
None
Editorial Changes
1.4 5G RAN3.1 Draft A (2020-01-20)

This issue introduces the following changes to 5G RAN2.1 03 (2019-07-20).

5G RAN
Technical Changes
Added support for only the None Low- 3900 and 5900 series
default coverage scenario frequency base stations
when the synchronization TDD
signal and PBCH block
(SSB) subcarrier spacing is
15 kHz and the frequency
band is set to n38 or n40.
For details, see 5.1.2
Coverage Scenarios
Modules.
Added support for 3D Added parameters: FDD 3900 and 5900 series
Coverage Pattern by FDD. All parameters in the base stations
For details, see 7 3D NRDUFddCellTrpBeam
Coverage Pattern (FDD). MO
Enabled TDD 8T RF Modified parameters: Low- 3900 and 5900 series

modules to support weight Added the frequency base stations
processing of 2H2V 2H2V_DOUBLE_POLARIZA TDD
antennas. TION value to the
NRDUCellTrp.AntPolarizat
ion parameter, and
changed its value NULL to
DEFAULT.
Changed the name of CME None FDD 3900 and 5900 series
to MAE-Deployment. Low- base stations
frequency DBS3900 LampSite
TDD and DBS5900
LampSite
Editorial Changes
Optimized the document structure, in which functions are separately described in
FDD and TDD.
Revised descriptions of Basic Beam Management (Low-Frequency TDD). For
example, the description of broadcast beam management in different cells is
optimized based on the number of antennas.
Revised descriptions of Basic Beam Management (FDD).

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description 2 About This Document
2 About This Document
2.1 General Statements

Purpose
Feature Parameter Description documents are intended to acquaint readers with:
● The technical principles of features and their related parameters
● The scenarios where these features are used, the benefits they provide, and
the impact they have on networks and functions
● Requirements of the operating environment that must be met before feature
activation
● Parameter configuration required for feature activation, verification of feature
activation, and monitoring of feature performance
This document only provides guidance for feature activation. Feature deployment and
feature gains depend on the specifics of the network scenario where the feature is
deployed. To achieve the desired gains, contact Huawei professional service engineers.
Software Interfaces
Any parameters, alarms, counters, or managed objects (MOs) described in Feature
Parameter Description documents apply only to the corresponding software
release. For future software releases, refer to the corresponding updated product
documentation.
2.2 Features in This Document

This document describes the following features.

5G RAN
Feature ID Feature Name Chapter/Section
FBFD-010015 Basic Beam Management 4 Basic Beam Management

(Low-Frequency TDD)
6 Basic Beam Management
(FDD)
FOFD-010100 3D Coverage Pattern 5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-

Frequency TDD)
7 3D Coverage Pattern (FDD)
2.3 Differences Between NR FDD and NR TDD

Function Difference Chapter/Section
Name
Basic beam This function is supported by 4 Basic Beam Management

management both NR FDD and NR TDD, (Low-Frequency TDD)
with the following 6 Basic Beam Management
differences: (FDD)
● An NR FDD cell transmits
only one synchronization
signal and PBCH block
(SSB) beam.
● An NR TDD cell transmits
different SSB beams
based on the
characteristics of its RF
modules, such as 1T, 2T,
4T, 8T, 32T, or 64T.
3D coverage This function is supported by 5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-

pattern both NR FDD and NR TDD, Frequency TDD)
with the following 7 3D Coverage Pattern (FDD)
differences:
● An NR FDD cell allows for
SCENARIO_201 only.
● An NR TDD cell allows for
SCENARIO_1 to
SCENARIO_16 and
CUSTOMIZED_BEAM_SCE
NARIO.

5G RAN
2.4 Differences Between NSA and SA

Name
Basic beam None 4 Basic Beam Management

management (Low-Frequency TDD)
6 Basic Beam Management
(FDD)
3D coverage None 5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-

pattern Frequency TDD)
2.5 Differences Between High Frequency Bands and

Low Frequency Bands
In this document, low frequency bands refer to those belonging to FR1 (410–7125
MHz), and high frequency bands refer to those belonging to FR2 (24250–52600
MHz). For details about FR1 and FR2, see section 5.1 "General" in 3GPP TS 38.104
V15.5.0.

Name
Basic beam This function is supported 4 Basic Beam Management

management only in low frequency bands. (Low-Frequency TDD)
Digital beams are used for 6 Basic Beam Management
RF modules in low frequency (FDD)
bands, where predefined
weights and dynamically
calculated weights are used
for beamforming. Analog
beams are used for RF
modules in high frequency
bands, where predefined
weights are used for
beamforming. This
document describes basic
beam management only in
low frequency bands. For
details about beam
management in high
frequency bands, see
mmWave Beam
Management (High-
Frequency TDD).

5G RAN

Name
3D coverage This function is supported 5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-

pattern only in low frequency bands. Frequency TDD)

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description 3 Overview
3 Overview
The New Radio (NR) system uses the beamforming technology to allow all types
of channels and signals to use narrow beams with higher energy density and
better directivity. Unlike a wide beam (such as an LTE beam), a narrow beam
provides limited coverage and is unable to cover all UEs in a cell. It also cannot
direct the maximal signal energy for each UE, as shown in Figure 3-1. Beam
management has therefore been introduced to enable the gNodeB to separately
manage beams for each type of channel and signal based on their respective
characteristics, and select the best beams for UEs. This improves both the coverage
performance of each type of channel and signal and user experience.
Figure 3-1 Comparison between wide and narrow beams
The NR system supports beam management in both high and low frequency
bands. This document describes beam management only in low frequency bands.
For details about beam management in high frequency bands, see mmWave Beam
Management (High-Frequency TDD).
Beams can be divided into the following two types based on the weight policy
used for beamforming:
● Static beams: Static beams use predefined weights for beamforming to ensure
that characteristics, such as quantity, widths, and directions are fixed. The best
beam set is then selected for each type of channel and signal according to
information such as cell coverage, UE distribution, and system load. The
following sections mainly describe management for static beams.
● Dynamic beams: Dynamic beams use weights calculated based on channel
quality for beamforming to adapt widths and directions to factors such as UE
positions and channel status. For details about how to calculate dynamic
beam weights, see sections describing downlink beamforming in MIMO.
Table 3-1 describes beam classification.

5G RAN
Table 3-1 Beam classification

Beam Applicable Channel and Signal Description
Classificati
on
Sta Broad Physical broadcast channel The PBCH and SS correspond to

tic cast (PBCH) and synchronization one beam type: broadcast
be beam signal (SS) beam.
am
Contr Physical uplink control channel Each type of control channel
ol (PUCCH), physical downlink and signal corresponds to one
beam control channel (PDCCH), beam type separately. Beams
channel state information- for these control channels and
reference signal (CSI-RS), and signals are collectively referred
tracking reference signal (TRS) to as control beams. Other
control channels and signals
are not described in this
document.
Dynamic Physical uplink shared channel Each type of channel

beam (PUSCH) and physical downlink corresponds to one beam type.
shared channel (PDSCH)
Note: For details about channels and signals, see Channel Management.
Static beams include broadcast beams and control beams, differentiating in

management methods owing to their different performance requirements (for
example, there are higher requirements on the coverage of broadcast beams).
Table 3-2 describes the beam management methods.
Table 3-2 Management methods of static beams

Static Management Method Section
Beam
Classificati
on
Broadcast Broadcast beams are beams for For details about the default
beam cell-level channels or signals. To coverage scenario in TDD, see
extend the coverage area of 4.1.1 Management of
broadcast channels and Broadcast Beams.
synchronization signals in a cell, For details about the default
provide better cell coverage, coverage scenario in FDD, see 6
and suit the UE distribution, Basic Beam Management
various coverage scenarios are (FDD).
developed for broadcast beams.

5G RAN
Static Management Method Section

Beam
Classificati
on
For details about other

coverage scenarios in TDD, see
5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-
Frequency TDD).
For details about other
coverage scenarios in FDD, see
7 3D Coverage Pattern (FDD).
Control Control beams are designed as For detailed information in

beam required for control channels or TDD, see 4.1.2 Management
signals to meet the coverage of Control Beams.
requirements of all UEs in a For detailed information in
cell. FDD, see 6 Basic Beam
Management (FDD).

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description 4 Basic Beam Management (Low-Frequency TDD)
4 Basic Beam Management (Low-

Frequency TDD)
4.1 Principles
4.1.1 Management of Broadcast Beams

The PBCH and SS share one Synchronization Signal and PBCH block (SSB) beam.
SSB beams are cell-level beams. The gNodeB periodically transmits SSB beams to
broadcast synchronization messages and system information within an SSB period
(specified by the NRDUCell.SsbPeriod parameter).
If an NR cell uses more than one SSB beam, SSB beams in one direction are
transmitted at each moment, and SSB beams in different directions are
transmitted at different moments cover the entire cell, as shown in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1 SSB beams
A UE receives signals from all beams and selects the beam with the best signal
quality for synchronization messages and system information demodulation.
Table 4-1 lists the maximum number of broadcast beams in line with section 4.1
"Cell search" in 3GPP TS 38.213.

5G RAN
Table 4-1 Maximum number of beams in different frequency bands
Cell Frequency Band Maximum Number of Beams
Greater than 6 GHz 64
Greater than 2.4 GHz and less than or 8

equal to 6 GHz
Less than or equal to 2.4 GHz 4
Basic Beam Management applies only to broadcast beams in typical three-sector

networking, which is referred to as the default coverage scenario in this document.
In this default coverage scenario, the NRDUCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario
parameter is set to DEFAULT.
4.1.1.1 TDD 32T/64T Cell

The default coverage scenario is collectively determined by the horizontal 3 dB
beamwidth, vertical 3 dB beamwidth, tilt adjustment range, and azimuth
adjustment range.
Table 4-2 lists the related coverage scope for AAUs with different antenna
element arrangements and hardware capabilities. The beamwidth is determined,
and the optimal digital tilt can be specified using the NRDUCellTrpBeam.Tilt
parameter, and the azimuth can be specified using the
NRDUCellTrpBeam.Azimuth parameter, if required.
Table 4-2 Beamwidths, tilts, and azimuths in the default coverage scenario of
broadcast beams
RF Module Nu Horizontal Vertical 3 Tilt Azimuth

mbe 3 dB dB Adjustment Adjustment
r of Beamwidth Beamwidth Range Range
Ante
nnas
AAU5310 32T 105° 6° –2° to +13° 0°
AAU5313 32T 105° 6° –2° to +13° 0°
AAU5339 32T 105° 6° –2° to +13° 0°
AAU5339w 32T 105° 6° –2° to +13° 0°
AAU5811 32T 105° 6° –2° to +13° 0°
AAU5831 32T 105° 6° –2° to +13° 0°
AAU5612 64T 105° 6° –3° to +15° 0°
AAU5613 64T 105° 6° –2° to +13° 0°
AAU5614 64T 105° 6° –2° to +13° 0°

5G RAN
RF Module Nu Horizontal Vertical 3 Tilt Azimuth

mbe 3 dB dB Adjustment Adjustment
r of Beamwidth Beamwidth Range Range
Ante
nnas
AAU5631 64T 105° 6° –2° to +13° 0°
AAU5639 64T 130° 6° –2° to +13° 0°
AAU5639w 64T 105° 6° –2° to +13° 0°
AAU5649 64T 105° 6° –2° to +13° 0°
Actual networking differs on networks. The preceding configurations for the

typical three-sector networking cannot meet various coverage requirements. For
details about broadcast beam management in other scenarios, see 5 3D Coverage
Pattern (Low-Frequency TDD).
4.1.1.2 TDD 2T/4T/8T Cell
Cells Served by Book RRUs

Only the default coverage scenario is supported, for which
NRDUCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario is set to DEFAULT. Table 4-3 describes the
management methods of broadcast beams.
Table 4-3 Broadcast beams for cells served by book RRUs

RF Module Number of Management Methods of Broadcast Beams
Antennas
RRU5836E 4T A cell always transmits two SSB beams. When

(Book RRU) broadcast beam densification is enabled by
selecting the
SCENARIO_BEAM_DENSIFY_ALGO_SW
option of the
NRDUCellTrpBeam.ScenarioBeamAlgoSw
parameter, a cell transmits the maximum
number of SSB beams supported by the
current slot assignment. This extends the
coverage area of broadcast channels and
synchronization signals but consumes more
time-frequency resources.
Cells Served by Other RRUs

The default coverage scenario and the coverage scenarios under 3D Coverage
Pattern are supported. Table 4-4 describes the management methods of
broadcast beams in the default coverage scenario. For details about coverage

5G RAN
scenarios under 3D Coverage Pattern, see 5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-

Frequency TDD).
Table 4-4 Broadcast beams for cells served by other RRUs

Number of Management Methods of Broadcast Beams
Antennas
1T A cell transmits only one SSB beam.
2T Related to the NRDUCellTrp.AntPolarization parameter

setting.
● If this parameter is set to DEFAULT, a cell sequentially
transmits one SSB beam on two RF channels.
● If this parameter is set to SINGLE_POLARIZATION, a
cell transmits the maximum number of SSB beams
supported by the current slot assignment. This extends
the coverage area of broadcast channels and
synchronization signals but consumes more time-
frequency resources.
● If this parameter is set to DOUBLE_POLARIZATION, a
cell simultaneously transmits one SSB beam on two RF
channels.

setting.
● If this parameter is set to DEFAULT, a cell sequentially
transmits one SSB beam on four RF channels.
● If this parameter is set to SINGLE_POLARIZATION or
DOUBLE_POLARIZATION, a cell transmits the
maximum number of SSB beams supported by the
current slot assignment. This extends the coverage area
of broadcast channels and synchronization signals but
consumes more time-frequency resources.

5G RAN
Number of Management Methods of Broadcast Beams

Antennas

setting.
● If this parameter is set to DEFAULT or
DOUBLE_POLARIZATION, the base station obtains the
weight file of 4H1V antennas based on the antenna
processing results. For example, when an ATD4516R8
antenna is used, the beam pattern is 90° of horizontal 3
dB beamwidth and 6° of vertical 3 dB beamwidth.
NOTE
In this document, the beam pattern of the 8T RRU configured
with a 8T8R antenna (for example, a 4H1V ATD4516R8
antenna) is used as an example. The beam pattern may differ if
other types of antennas are used for the RRU. In addition, the
tilt adjustment range of an RRU is determined by external
antennas.
● If this parameter is set to
2H2V_DOUBLE_POLARIZATION, the base station
obtains the weight file of 2H2V antennas based on the
antenna processing results.
When broadcast beam densification is enabled by selecting
the SCENARIO_BEAM_DENSIFY_ALGO_SW option of the
NRDUCellTrpBeam.ScenarioBeamAlgoSw parameter, a
supported by the current slot assignment. This extends the
coverage area of broadcast channels and synchronization
signals but consumes more time-frequency resources.
Cells Served by Easy Macro AAUs

An Easy Macro AAU supports the following beam modes:
● Narrow beam mode: Used when the same tilt is configured for two arrays of
an Easy Macro AAU. The following are MML command examples:
MOD RETSUBUNIT:DEVICENO=1,SUBUNITNO=1,TILT=30;
● Wide beam mode: Used when different tilts are configured for two arrays of
an Easy Macro AAU. The following are MML command examples:
MOD RETSUBUNIT:DEVICENO=1,SUBUNITNO=1,TILT=-30;
Only the default coverage scenario is supported, for which

NRDUCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario is set to DEFAULT. Table 4-5 describes the
management methods of broadcast beams.

5G RAN
Table 4-5 Broadcast beams for cells served by Easy Macro AAUs
RF Num Management Methods of Broadcast Beams
Module ber
of
Ante
nnas
AAU5243 8T In narrow beam mode, a cell transmits four SSB beams. In

wide beam mode, a cell transmits two SSB beams. When
broadcast beam densification is enabled by selecting the
SCENARIO_BEAM_DENSIFY_ALGO_SW option of the
NRDUCellTrpBeam.ScenarioBeamAlgoSw parameter, a
supported by the current slot assignment, regardless of
whether the narrow beam mode or wide beam mode is
used. This extends the coverage area of broadcast channels
and synchronization signals but consumes more time-
frequency resources.
4.1.2 Management of Control Beams

The PUCCH, PDCCH, and CSI-RS use multiple narrow beams. A UE measures these
narrow beams and reports the measurement result to the gNodeB. The gNodeB
maintains the beam set based on the result, and selects the best beams for each
type of channel and signal.
TRS uses wide beams to cover the entire cell. Beam management described in the
following sections does not apply to TRS beams.
Beam Management for Uplink Channels

For the PUCCH, SRS beam measurement is performed to select the best set of SRS
beams as PUCCH beams.
Beam Management for Downlink Channels and Signals

SRSs are used to measure RSRP values of beams for downlink channels and
signals (PDCCH and CSI-RS). The beams with the largest RSRP values, known as
the best beams, are selected for these channels and signals.
4.2 Network Analysis
4.2.1 Benefits
Broadcast Beam Management
Broadcast beam management uses beam sweeping to select the best beams for
UEs to direct the transmit energy at target UEs, which increases demodulation
signal-to-noise ratios (SNRs) of target UEs and improves the transmission success

5G RAN
rate. This also extends the coverage area of the broadcast channels and
synchronization signals, thereby increasing the cell coverage radius.
Control Beam Management

Control beam management selects the best beams for UEs to improve the beam
directivity accuracy, thereby increasing the demodulation SNRs of target UEs,
improving the transmission success rate, and extending the coverage area of UE-
level channels and signals.
4.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
None
Function Impacts
None
4.3 Requirements
4.3.1 Licenses
None
4.3.2 Software
Prerequisite Functions
None
Mutually Exclusive Functions

None
4.3.3 Hardware
Base Station Models
3900 and 5900 series base stations. 3900 series base stations must be configured
with the BBU3910.
DBS3900 LampSite and DBS5900 LampSite. DBS3900 LampSite must be
configured with the BBU3910.
Boards
All NR-capable main control boards and NR TDD-capable baseband processing
units support this function. To learn which main control boards are NR-capable

5G RAN
and baseband processing units are NR TDD-capable, see the related BBU technical
specifications in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Product Documentation.
RF Modules
All NR TDD-capable RF modules that work in low frequency bands support this
function. For details about such RF modules, see the technical specifications of the
related RF modules in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Product Documentation.
4.3.4 Others
None
4.4 Operation and Maintenance
4.4.1 Data Configuration
4.4.1.1 Data Preparation

Table 4-6 describes the parameters used for function activation for TDD cells (for
which NRDUCell.DuplexMode is set to CELL_TDD).
NOTICE
● It is recommended that the value of the NRDUCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario

parameter or the SCENARIO_BEAM_DENSIFY_ALGO_SW option of the
NRDUCellTrpBeam.ScenarioBeamAlgoSw parameter be modified during off-
peak hours. UE access or the service performance of UEs in connected mode
will be affected within 5 minutes after such modification. The affected
performance involves the UE throughput, access KPIs, handover KPIs, and
service drop KPIs.
● Changing the value of the NRDUCellTrp.AntPolarization parameter will cause
a cell to restart. Therefore, perform this operation during off-peak hours.
Table 4-6 Parameters used for activation for TDD cells
Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes

Name
Coverage NRDUCellTrpBeam.Coverage This parameter must be set to

Scenario Scenario DEFAULT.
Tilt NRDUCellTrpBeam.Tilt Set this parameter based on

the network plan. When the
default value (255) is used,
the actual tilt of an AAU5612
is 3° and that of any other
AAU is 6° by default.

5G RAN

Name
SSB Period NRDUCell.SsbPeriod Retain the default value.
Antenna NRDUCellTrp.AntPolarization This parameter takes effect

Polarization only in 2T, 4T, or 8T cells. It is
recommended that the
parameter be set based on the
antenna polarization mode to
improve the coverage of
broadcast channels and
synchronization signals.
4.4.1.2 Using MML Commands
Activation Command Examples

The following examples apply only to TDD cells.
//Configuring broadcast beam coverage for TDD cells
MOD NRDUCELLTRPBEAM: NrDuCellTrpId=1, CoverageScenario=DEFAULT, Tilt=255;
//Setting the SSB period for TDD cells

MOD NRDUCELL: NrDuCellId=1, SsbPeriod=MS20;
//(Optional) Configuring the antenna polarization mode only for TDD 2T, 4T, or 8T cells
MOD NRDUCELLTRP: NrDuCellTrpId=1, TxRxMode=2T2R, AntPolarization=DEFAULT;
4.4.1.3 Using the MAE-Deployment

For detailed operations, see Feature Configuration Using the MAE-Deployment.
4.4.2 Activation Verification

This function is a basic function and takes effect by default. Activation verification
is not required.
4.4.3 Network Monitoring

This function ensures basic service performance. Network monitoring is not
required.

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description 5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-Frequency TDD)
5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-Frequency

TDD)
5.1 Principles
3D Coverage Pattern applies only to broadcast beams. With this function, the
gNodeB supports beams for multiple coverage scenarios, to extend the coverage
area of broadcast channels and synchronization signals in different networking
scenarios and better match the cell coverage scope and UE distribution. Operators
can select the beam configuration best suited to their own coverage requirements
to resolve issues such as limited cell coverage and neighboring cell interference.
All RF modules support basic beam management. This section describes only 3D
Coverage Pattern.
5.1.1 Beam Coverage Scenarios

To match broadcast beam coverage for TDD cells in different networking
scenarios, this function considers the requirements on coverage scopes in the
horizontal plane and vertical plane and provides 16 coverage scenarios, as listed in
Table 5-1.
The coverage scenario is specified by the NRDUCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario

parameter.
Table 5-1 Coverage scenarios of broadcast beams for TDD cells
Scenario ID (Horizontal 3 dB Description

Beamwidth, Vertical 3
dB Beamwidth)
SCENARIO_1 (110°, 6°) The horizontal coverage

decreases gradually in
SCENARIO_2 (90°, 6°) these scenarios (because
SCENARIO_3 (65°, 6°) the horizontal 3 dB
beamwidths in these
SCENARIO_4 (45°, 6°) scenarios are in the

5G RAN
Scenario ID (Horizontal 3 dB Description

Beamwidth, Vertical 3
dB Beamwidth)
SCENARIO_5 (25°, 6°) descending order).

Lower-floor coverage is
provided in the vertical
plane (with the vertical 3
dB beamwidth of 6°).

beamwidths in these
descending order).
SCENARIO_10 (25°, 12°) Middle-floor coverage is
SCENARIO_11 (15°, 12°)

beamwidths in these
descending order).
SCENARIO_16 (15°, 25°) Higher-floor coverage is
Note:
● If better horizontal coverage is required, SCENARIO_1, SCENARIO_6, or
SCENARIO_12 is recommended to improve beam gains and coverage at the
cell edge.
● If any fixed interference sources are present at the cell edge, SCENARIO_2,
SCENARIO_3, SCENARIO_7, SCENARIO_8, or SCENARIO_13 is
recommended to narrow down the horizontal coverage area and reduce the
interference.
● If there are only isolated buildings, SCENARIO_4, SCENARIO_5,
SCENARIO_9, SCENARIO_10, SCENARIO_11, SCENARIO_14, SCENARIO_15,
or SCENARIO_16 is recommended to provide small horizontal coverage.
The horizontal 3 dB beamwidth is shown by α in Figure 5-1 and the vertical 3 dB

beamwidth is shown by β in Figure 5-2. These two beamwidths determine the
coverage scenario selection. The following shows a specific calculation example.
Step 1 Calculate the horizontal 3 dB beamwidth.

5G RAN
If B is 30 m and D is 70 m, α is 24°, as shown in Figure 5-1. According to Table

5-1, SCENARIO_5, SCENARIO_10, or SCENARIO_15 is a proper choice.
Figure 5-1 Calculating the horizontal 3 dB beamwidth
Step 2 Calculate the vertical 3 dB beamwidth.
If D is 70 m, h is 20 m, and H is 30 m, β is 23°. According to Table 5-1, the vertical

3 dB beamwidth in SCENARIO_12 to SCENARIO_16 is closest to the value of β.
Figure 5-2 Calculating the vertical 3 dB beamwidth
Step 3 Based on the intersection of scenario choices in Step 1 and Step 2, conclude that
SCENARIO_15 can meet both horizontal and vertical coverage requirements.
----End
On the live network, operators need to determine a coverage scenario based on

factors such as site height, inter-site distance, UE distribution, coverage scope, and
RF module capabilities.
If the preceding scenarios cannot meet coverage requirements, 64T AAUs support
a customized broadcast beam coverage scenario, which is characterized as follows:
● The number of beams is fixed.
– When the NRDUCell.SlotAssignment parameter indicating the slot
assignment of a cell is set to 8_2_DDDDDDDSUU, eight beams must be
configured.
– When the NRDUCell.SlotAssignment parameter indicating the slot
assignment of a cell is set to 8_2_DDDSUUDDDD, six beams must be
configured.
– Under other slot assignments, seven beams must be configured.

5G RAN
● The tilt and azimuth of each beam can be customized: The

NRDUCellTrpCustBeam.Tilt and NRDUCellTrpCustBeam.Azimuth
parameters specify the tilt and azimuth of each beam, respectively.
After the information of each beam is configured, the
NRDUCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario parameter is set to
CUSTOMIZED_BEAM_SCENARIO to enable the customized broadcast beam
coverage scenario.
5.1.2 Coverage Scenarios Supported by Different RF Modules

TDD 8T RRUs using 8T8R antennas (for example, ATD4516R8 antennas) support
coverage scenarios SCENARIO_3 to SCENARIO_5. Table 5-2 lists coverage
scenarios supported by different TDD AAUs.
Table 5-2 Coverage scenarios supported by different RF modules

RF Module Number of Coverage Scenario
Antennas
● AAU5310 32T ● SCENARIO_1

● AAU5313 ● SCENARIO_6 to SCENARIO_8
● AAU5339 ● SCENARIO_12 to SCENARIO_15
● AAU5339w
● AAU5811
● AAU5831
● AAU5612 64T ● SCENARIO_1 to SCENARIO_16

● AAU5613 ● CUSTOMIZED_BEAM_SCENARIO
● AAU5614
● AAU5631
● AAU5636w
● AAU5639w
● AAU5649

5G RAN
RF Module Number of Coverage Scenario

Antennas
Note:
● RF modules that are not listed in the table do not support 3D Coverage
Pattern, that is, do not support any coverage scenario among SCENARIO_1 to
SCENARIO_16 and CUSTOMIZED_BEAM_SCENARIO.
● When multiple cells are configured on an RF module that supports an RET
system, these cells must meet the following conditions for successful cell
establishment:
– The NRDUCellTrpBeam.Tilt parameter must be set to the same value for
all cells.
– Coverage scenarios of all cells must be within the same ranges: either all
inside SCENARIO_12 to SCENARIO_16 or all outside SCENARIO_12 to
SCENARIO_16. That is, the following configurations are not allowed:
SCENARIO_12 for cell A and DEFAULT for cell B.
The RF modules that support an RET system are those with the presence of
section "AAU RET System" in the related hardware description. For more
information, see the hardware description of the related AAUs in 3900 &
5900 Series Base Station Product Documentation.
The SSB subcarrier spacing (specified by the NRDUCell.SSBSubcarrierSpacing

parameter) is 15 kHz and the frequency band (specified by the
NRDUCell.FrequencyBand parameter) is n38 or n40. 3GPP specifications define a
maximum of four beams. Therefore, the RF module supports only the default
coverage scenario (for which Coverage Scenario is set to DEFAULT), but not any
coverage scenario among SCENARIO_1 to SCENARIO_16 and
CUSTOMIZED_BEAM_SCENARIO.
5.1.3 Beam Tilt and Azimuth

The coverage scope of a cell depends on the tilt and azimuth of the cell's antenna.
After the tilt or azimuth is adjusted, the coverage radius and coverage shape of
the cell change accordingly.
Operators can remotely adjust the antenna digital tilt and azimuth using the
NRDUCellTrpBeam.Tilt parameter and the NRDUCellTrpBeam.Azimuth
parameter, respectively. This can reduce the difficulty in site selection planning and
site optimization, decrease the optimization and manpower coordination costs,
and better address inter-cell interference issues. The gNodeB supports the tilt and
azimuth adjustment for broadcast beams in the unit of 1°. More beam directions
can be used by means of tilt and azimuth adjustment, which helps meet different
coverage requirements and allows for more flexible networking.
8T RRUs using the ATD4516R8 antenna support coverage scenarios SCENARIO_3
to SCENARIO_5. The following table lists the tilts and azimuths supported by such
8T RRUs. When other types of external antennas are used, the tilt and azimuth
adjustment ranges depend on external antennas.

5G RAN
Scenario ID Tilt Adjustment Range Azimuth Adjustment

Range
SCENARIO_3 0° –10° to +10°
SCENARIO_4 0° –22° to +22°
SCENARIO_5 0° –32° to +32°
Table 5-3 lists the tilt and azimuth adjustment ranges supported by AAUs in each
coverage scenario.
Table 5-3 Tilt and azimuth adjustment ranges in each coverage scenario
Range
SCENARIO_1 ● AAU5612: –3° to +15° 0°

● Other AAUs: –2° to +13°
SCENARIO_2 ● AAU5612: –3° to +15° –10° to +10°




SCENARIO_6 ● AAU5612: 0° to 12° 0°

● Other AAUs: 0° to 9°
SCENARIO_7 ● AAU5612: 0° to 12° –10° to +10°






5G RAN

Range
SCENARIO_12 ● AAU5612: 3° 0°
● Other AAUs: 6°
SCENARIO_13 ● AAU5612: 3° –22° to +22°

● Other AAUs: 6°
SCENARIO_14 ● AAU5612: 3° –32° to +32°

● Other AAUs: 6°
SCENARIO_15 ● AAU5612: 3° –42° to +42°

● Other AAUs: 6°
SCENARIO_16 ● AAU5612: 3° –47° to +47°

● Other AAUs: 6°
CUSTOMIZED_BEA ● AAU5612: –3° to +15° –47° to +47°

M_SCENARIO ● Other AAUs: –2° to +13°
5.1.4 Other Coverage Improvement Functions

The following functions can be used to improve cell edge coverage:
● Broadcast beam densification: It is specified through the
SCENARIO_BEAM_DENSIFY_ALGO_SW option of the
NRDUCellTrpBeam.ScenarioBeamAlgoSw parameter. This function increases
the number of beams.
● Power aggregation: It is specified through the
NRDUCellTrpBeam.MaxSsbPwrOffset parameter.This function increases the
power of broadcast beams.
5.2.1 Benefits
Different broadcast beam scenarios can be selected based on network conditions
and UE distribution to ensure maximum coverage gains. The tilt and azimuth
adjustments can reduce overshoot coverage, reduce inter-cell interference, and
improve coverage gains in multiple scenarios, such as public squares or high-rise
buildings.
5.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
None

5G RAN
Function Impacts
Function Function Reference Description
Name Switch
Hyper Cell NRDUCell.Nr Hyper Cell It is recommended that the

DuCellNetwo (Low- SCENARIO_BEAM_DENSIFY_A
rkingMode Frequency LGO_SW option of the
TDD) NRDUCellTrpBeam.ScenarioB
eamAlgoSw parameter have
identical configurations for all
TRPs of a hyper cell to prevent
UE access failures and improve
system reliability.
Remote RIM_ADAPT_ Remote When remote interference

interference AVOID_SW Interference adaptive avoidance is enabled,
adaptive option of the Management Coverage Scenario can only
avoidance NRDUCellAlg (Low- be set to DEFAULT,
oSwitch.Rim Frequency SCENARIO_6, or
AlgoSwitch TDD) SCENARIO_12.
parameter
Intelligent DYNAMIC_SS Energy Intelligent dynamic SSB

dynamic SSB B_SW option Conservation adjustment does not take
adjustment of the and Emission effect when broadcast beam
NRDUCellAlg Reduction densification is in effect.
oSwitch.Pow
erSavingSwit
ch parameter
5.3 Requirements
5.3.1 Licenses
Feature ID Feature Name Model Sales Unit
FOFD-010100 3D Coverage NR0SBSC3DC00 per Cell

Pattern
5.3.2 Software
Before activating this function, ensure that its prerequisite functions have been
activated and mutually exclusive functions have been deactivated. For detailed
operations, see the relevant feature documents.
None

5G RAN

None
5.3.3 Hardware
Base Station Models

with the BBU3910.
Boards
All NR-capable main control boards and NR TDD-capable baseband processing
and baseband processing units are NR TDD-capable, see the related BBU technical
RF Modules
For details about the RF modules that support this function and the coverage
scenarios supported by these RF modules, see 5.1.2 Coverage Scenarios
Supported by Different RF Modules.
5.3.4 Others
None
5.4.1 Precautions
Before this function is enabled, only the default coverage scenario is supported, for
which the NRDUCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario parameter is set to DEFAULT.
Before this function is enabled, record the RSRP value in the default coverage
scenario. This value will be compared with the RSRP value in the same position for
coverage performance observation after this function is enabled and the coverage
scenario is changed.

Table 5-4 describes the parameters used for function activation for TDD cells (for
which NRDUCell.DuplexMode is set to CELL_TDD).

5G RAN
NOTICE
It is recommended that the value of the NRDUCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario

parameter or the SCENARIO_BEAM_DENSIFY_ALGO_SW option of the
NRDUCellTrpBeam.ScenarioBeamAlgoSw parameter be modified during off-
peak hours. UE access or the service performance of UEs in connected mode will
be affected within 5 minutes after such modification. The affected performance
involves the UE throughput, access KPIs, handover KPIs, and service drop KPIs.
Table 5-4 Parameters used for activation for TDD cells

Name
Coverage NRDUCellTrpBeam.Coverage Based on the information such

Scenario Scenario as engineering parameters on
the live network and AAU
antenna files, perform
professional network planning
and optimization to analyze
the coverage and determine
the most suitable coverage
scenario, tilt, and azimuth. The
AAU antenna files provide
antenna gains in different
positions and different
coverage scenarios.
If a customized beam
coverage scenario is required,
the NRDUCellTrpCustBeam
MO is used to set the tilt and
azimuth of each beam, and
then this parameter is set to
CUSTOMIZED_BEAM_SCENAR
IO.
Tilt NRDUCellTrpBeam.Tilt Set this parameter based on

the network plan. When the
default value (255) is used,
the actual tilt of an AAU5612
is 3° and that of any other
AAU is 6° by default.
Azimuth NRDUCellTrpBeam.Azimuth Set this parameter based on

the network plan.

5G RAN

Name
Scenario NRDUCellTrpBeam.ScenarioB If coverage scenarios are

Beam eamAlgoSw different among neighboring
Algorithm cells, the cells will interfere
Switch with each other and downlink
throughput will decrease. It is
recommended that the
SCENARIO_BEAM_DENSIFY_A
LGO_SW option be selected to
reduce interference.
Max SSB NRDUCellTrpBeam.MaxSsbP It is recommended that a

Power Offset wrOffset required offset be configured
in scenarios where the PBCH
or SS power is limited such as
the scenarios with a large
inter-site distance or using
supplementary uplink (SUL).

The following examples apply only to TDD cells. Before the configuration, run the
DSP NRDUCELLTRP command to query which scenarios are supported by the RF
module, and tilt and azimuth adjustment ranges in the scenarios. Then, perform
the following operations.
● Perform the following configurations when selecting an existing broadcast
beam coverage scenario.
//Configuring parameters such as the coverage scenario and tilt of broadcast beams for TDD cells
MOD NRDUCELLTRPBEAM: NrDuCellTrpId=0, CoverageScenario=SCENARIO_1, Tilt=255, Azimuth=0,
ScenarioBeamAlgoSw=SCENARIO_BEAM_DENSIFY_ALGO_SW-1, MaxSsbPwrOffset=3;
● Perform the following configurations when customizing a broadcast beam

coverage scenario.
//Configuring the beam ID of the customized coverage scenario to a value in the range from BEAM_0
to BEAM_7 when the LST NRDUCELL command output indicates that slot assignment is 8:2
//Configuring the beam ID of the customized coverage scenario to a value in the range from BEAM_0
to BEAM_6 when the LST NRDUCELL command output indicates other slot assignments
ADD NRDUCELLTRPCUSTBEAM: NrDuCellTrpId=0, BeamId=BEAM_0, Tilt=6, Azimuth=-40;
//Customizing a broadcast beam coverage scenario for TDD cells

MOD NRDUCELLTRPBEAM: NrDuCellTrpId=0, CoverageScenario=CUSTOMIZED_BEAM_SCENARIO,
Tilt=0, Azimuth=0, MaxSsbPwrOffset=0;
Deactivation Command Examples

//Restoring the default coverage scenario
MOD NRDUCELLTRPBEAM: NrDuCellTrpId=1, CoverageScenario=DEFAULT;


5G RAN

Observe the RSRP changes in the same position in different coverage scenarios
before and after the function is enabled to check whether this function takes
effect.
1. Before this function is enabled, only the default coverage scenario is
supported. Record the RSRP value measured by a UE in this scenario.
2. After this function is enabled, non-default coverage scenarios are supported.
Observe the RSRP value measured by the UE in the same position. If the RSRP
value is different from that before the function is enabled, this function has
taken effect.
The coverage scenarios of TDD cells are specified by the
NRDUCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario parameter. The beam scenarios before and
after the function is enabled can be queried by running the LST
NRDUCELLTRPBEAM command.

Use N.User.RRCConn.Avg to observe the coverage changes in different scenarios.

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description 6 Basic Beam Management (FDD)
6 Basic Beam Management (FDD)
6.1 Principles
For broadcast beams, the PBCH and SS share one Synchronization Signal and
PBCH block (SSB) beam. SSB beams are cell-level beams. The gNodeB periodically
transmits SSB beams to broadcast synchronization messages and system
information within an SSB period (specified by the NRDUCell.SsbPeriod
parameter).
The management methods of broadcast beams are described as follows:

● A 2T cell transmits only one SSB beam.
● A 4T cell allows for the default coverage scenario and the coverage scenarios
under 3D Coverage Pattern. In the default coverage scenario for which
NRDUFddCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario is set to DEFAULT, only one SSB
beam is transmitted. For details about coverage scenarios under 3D Coverage
Pattern, see 7 3D Coverage Pattern (FDD).
For control beams, each type of control channel or signal is processed as follows:
● All antennas on a gNodeB receive information over the PUCCH.

● The PDCCH uses the same beam as the SSB for initial access. After precoding
matrix indication (PMI) measurements are completed, the base station
performs beamforming based on the PMI values reported by UEs.
● CSI-RS transmits multiple beams, which correspond to the same number of
antennas. A UE measures all these beams.
● TRS transmits one beam to cover the entire cell.
6.2.1 Benefits
None

5G RAN
6.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
None
Function Impacts
None
6.3 Requirements
6.3.1 Licenses
None
6.3.2 Software
None

None
6.3.3 Hardware
Base Station Models
with the BBU3910.
Boards
All NR-capable main control boards and NR FDD-capable baseband processing
and baseband processing units are NR FDD-capable, see the related BBU technical
RF Modules
All NR FDD-capable RF modules that work in low frequency bands support this
function. For details about such RF modules, see the technical specifications of the
related RF modules in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Product Documentation.
6.3.4 Others
None

5G RAN

Table 6-1 describes the parameters used for function activation for FDD cells (for
which NRDUCell.DuplexMode is set to CELL_FDD).
NOTICE
It is recommended that the value of the

NRDUFddCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario parameter be modified during off-peak
hours. UE access or the service performance of UEs in connected mode will be
affected within 5 minutes after such modification. The affected performance
Table 6-1 Parameters used for activation for FDD cells

Name
Coverage NRDUFddCellTrpBeam.Cover This parameter must be set to

Scenario ageScenario DEFAULT.
SSB Period NRDUCell.SsbPeriod Retain the default value.

//Configuring broadcast beam coverage for FDD cells
MOD NRDUFDDCELLTRPBEAM: NrDuCellTrpId=2, CoverageScenario=DEFAULT;
//Setting the SSB period for FDD cells
MOD NRDUCELL: NrDuCellId=2, SsbPeriod=MS20;


This function is a basic function and takes effect by default. Activation verification
is not required.

5G RAN

This function ensures basic service performance. Network monitoring is not
required.

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description 7 3D Coverage Pattern (FDD)
7.1 Principles
For broadcast beams, FDD cells support the following coverage scenario (specified
by the NRDUFddCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario parameter) to improve
coverage.
Table 7-1 Coverage scenarios of broadcast beams for FDD cells

Scenario ID Scenario Description Description
SCENARIO_201 The gNodeB periodically The coverage scope, tilt,

transmits two SSB beams and azimuth of an RRU
to broadcast depend on its external
synchronization antennas.
messages and system
information within an
SSB period (specified by
the NRDUCell.SsbPeriod
parameter). This
scenario provides better
coverage than the
default coverage
scenario for which one
SSB beam is transmitted.
However, this scenario
consumes more
resources and slightly
decreases cell capacity.
Power aggregation is specified through the

NRDUFddCellTrpBeam.MaxSsbPwrOffset parameter, which increases the power
of broadcast beams.

5G RAN
7.2.1 Benefits
This scenario provides better coverage and allows for more admitted UEs than the
default coverage scenario in which one SSB beam is transmitted. However, this
scenario slightly decreases cell capacity and user-perceived rates while consuming
more resources.
7.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
None
Function Impacts
Function Function Reference Description
Name Switch
SSB rate SSB_RATEMA Scheduling In FDD scenarios, if the SSB

matching TCH_SW power offset is configured, for
option of the which
NRDUCellPdsc NRDUFddCellTrpBeam.MaxSs
h.RateMatchS bPwrOffset is set to a non-
witch zero value, the SSB rate
parameter matching function does not
produce any gains.
7.3 Requirements
7.3.1 Licenses
Feature ID Feature Model Sales Unit
Name
FOFD-010100 3D Coverage NR0SBSC3DC per Cell

Pattern 00
7.3.2 Software
Before activating this function, ensure that its prerequisite functions have been
activated and mutually exclusive functions have been deactivated. For detailed
operations, see the relevant feature documents.

5G RAN
None

None
7.3.3 Hardware
Base Station Models

with the BBU3910.
Boards
All NR-capable main control boards and baseband processing units support this
function. To learn which main control boards and baseband processing units are
NR-capable, see the related BBU technical specifications in 3900 & 5900 Series
Base Station Product Documentation.
RF Modules
For FDD cells, only 4T RF modules support this function.
7.3.4 Others
None
7.4.1 Precautions
Before this function is enabled, only the default coverage scenario is supported, for
which the NRDUFddCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario parameter is set to
DEFAULT.
Before this function is enabled, record the RSRP value in the default coverage
scenario. Then, observe the RSRP changes in the same position in different
coverage scenarios before and after this function is enabled to check coverage
performance.

Table 7-2 describes the parameters used for function activation for FDD cells (for
which NRDUCell.DuplexMode is set to CELL_FDD).

5G RAN
NOTICE
It is recommended that the value of the

NRDUFddCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario parameter be modified during off-peak
hours. UE access or the service performance of UEs in connected mode will be
affected within 5 minutes after such modification. The affected performance
Table 7-2 Parameters used for activation for FDD cells

Name
Coverage NRDUFddCellTrpBeam.Cover Set this parameter to

Scenario ageScenario SCENARIO_201.
Max SSB NRDUFddCellTrpBeam.MaxSs It is recommended that a

Power Offset bPwrOffset required offset be configured
in scenarios where the PBCH
or SS power is limited such as
the scenarios with a large
inter-site distance.

The following examples apply only to FDD cells.
//Configuring broadcast beam coverage for FDD cells
MOD NRDUFDDCELLTRPBEAM: NrDuCellTrpId=2, CoverageScenario=SCENARIO_201,MaxSsbPwrOffset=0;
Deactivation Command Examples

The following examples apply only to FDD cells.
//Restoring the default coverage scenario
MOD NRDUFDDCELLTRPBEAM: NrDuCellTrpId=2, CoverageScenario=DEFAULT;


Observe the RSRP changes in the same position in different coverage scenarios
before and after the function is enabled to check whether this function takes
effect.
1. Before this function is enabled, only the default coverage scenario is
supported. Record the RSRP value measured by a UE in this scenario.
2. After this function is enabled, non-default coverage scenarios are supported.
Observe the RSRP value measured by the UE in the same position. If the RSRP

5G RAN
value is different from that before the function is enabled, this function has
taken effect.
The coverage scenarios of FDD cells are specified by the
NRDUFddCellTrpBeam.CoverageScenario parameter.

Use N.User.RRCConn.Avg to observe the coverage changes in different scenarios.

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description 8 Parameters
8 Parameters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of parameter reference match the software
version with which this document is released.
● Node Parameter Reference: contains device and transport parameters.
● gNodeBFunction Parameter Reference: contains all parameters related to
radio access functions, including air interface management, access control,
mobility control, and radio resource management.
You can find the EXCEL files of parameter reference for the software version used on the
live network from the product documentation delivered with that version.
FAQ: How do I find the parameters related to a certain feature from

parameter reference?
Step 1 Open the EXCEL file of parameter reference.

Step 2 On the Parameter List sheet, filter the Feature ID column. Click Text Filters and
choose Contains. Enter the feature ID, for example, FBFD-020100.
Step 3 Click OK. All parameters related to the feature are displayed.
----End

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description 9 Counters
9 Counters
The following hyperlinked EXCEL files of performance counter reference match the
software version with which this document is released.
● Node Performance Counter Summary: contains device and transport counters.
● gNodeBFunction Performance Counter Summary: contains all counters related
to radio access functions, including air interface management, access control,
mobility control, and radio resource management.
You can find the EXCEL files of performance counter reference for the software version used
on the live network from the product documentation delivered with that version.
FAQ: How do I find the counters related to a certain feature from

performance counter reference?
Step 1 Open the EXCEL file of performance counter reference.

Step 2 On the Counter Summary(En) sheet, filter the Feature ID column. Click Text
Filters and choose Contains. Enter the feature ID, for example, FBFD-020100.
Step 3 Click OK. All counters related to the feature are displayed.
----End

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description 10 Glossary
10 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

5G RAN
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description 11 Reference Documents
11 Reference Documents
● 3GPP TS 38.104: "NR; Base Station (BS) radio transmission and reception"
● mmWave Beam Management (High-Frequency TDD)
● MIMO
● Channel Management
● 3GPP TS 38.331: "NR; Radio Resource Control (RRC) protocol specification"
● Hyper Cell (Low-Frequency TDD)
● Scheduling
● Remote Interference Management (Low-Frequency TDD)
● Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction
● Technical Specifications in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Product
Documentation

Beam Management (5G RAN3.1 - 02)

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Beam Management (5G RAN3.1 - 02)

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Beam Management (5G RAN3.1 - 02)

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

What are the main topics covered in the document?

What are the main topics covered in the document?

What standards are referenced in the document?

What standards are referenced in the document?

5G RAN

Beam Management Feature

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Trademarks and Permissions

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. i

2 About This Document.............................................................................................................4

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ii

4.4.3 Network Monitoring......................................................................................................................................................... 19

5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-Frequency TDD).................................................................. 20

6 Basic Beam Management (FDD)....................................................................................... 32

7 3D Coverage Pattern (FDD)................................................................................................ 36

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. iii

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. iv

This chapter describes changes not included in the "Parameters", "Counters",

1.1 5G RAN3.1 02 (2020-05-21)

None None FDD None

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 1

1.2 5G RAN3.1 01 (2020-04-07)

Enabled the AAU5339w, None Low- 3900 and 5900 series

Enabled the AAU5639 to None Low- 3900 and 5900 series

None None FDD None

1.3 5G RAN3.1 Draft B (2020-03-09)

1.4 5G RAN3.1 Draft A (2020-01-20)

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 2

Enabled TDD 8T RF Modified parameters: Low- 3900 and 5900 series

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 3

2 About This Document

2.1 General Statements

2.2 Features in This Document

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 4

Feature ID Feature Name Chapter/Section

FBFD-010015 Basic Beam Management 4 Basic Beam Management

FOFD-010100 3D Coverage Pattern 5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-

2.3 Differences Between NR FDD and NR TDD

Basic beam This function is supported by 4 Basic Beam Management

3D coverage This function is supported by 5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 5

2.4 Differences Between NSA and SA

Basic beam None 4 Basic Beam Management

3D coverage None 5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-

2.5 Differences Between High Frequency Bands and

Function Difference Chapter/Section

Basic beam This function is supported 4 Basic Beam Management

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 6

Function Difference Chapter/Section

3D coverage This function is supported 5 3D Coverage Pattern (Low-

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 7

Figure 3-1 Comparison between wide and narrow beams

Issue 02 (2020-05-21) Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. 8

Table 3-1 Beam classification

Sta Broad Physical broadcast channel The PBCH and SS correspond to

Dynamic Physical uplink shared channel Each type of channel

Static beams include broadcast beams and control beams, differentiating in

Table 3-2 Management methods of static beams