BBU Interconnection (SRAN16.1 02)

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BBU Interconnection Feature

Parameter Description
Issue 02
Date 2020-05-21
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Contents
1 Change History.........................................................................................................................1
1.1 SRAN16.1 02 (2020-05-21)..................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 SRAN16.1 01 (2020-04-07)..................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 SRAN16.1 Draft A (2020-01-18)........................................................................................................................................ 1
2 About This Document.............................................................................................................3

2.1 General Statements................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Applicable RAT......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 Overview....................................................................................................................................4
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Related Concepts..................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 NE Name for BBU Interconnection................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Infrastructure Interconnection...........................................................................................10
4.1 Principles.................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.1 Interconnection Methods................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.1.1.1 UMPT+UMPT Interconnection................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1.1.2 UCIU+UMPT Interconnection..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.2 Application Scenarios....................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.3 Supported Features and Functions.............................................................................................................................. 15
4.2 Network Analysis.................................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.2.1 Benefits................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.2.2 Impacts.................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.3 Requirements......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
4.3.1 Licenses................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.3.2 Software................................................................................................................................................................................19
4.3.3 Hardware.............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
4.3.4 Others.................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.4 Operation and Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 23
4.4.1 When to Use....................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.2 Required Information....................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.3 Data Configuration........................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.4.3.1 Data Preparation............................................................................................................................................................ 23
4.4.3.2 Initial Configuration...................................................................................................................................................... 24
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4.4.4 Activation Verification..................................................................................................................................................... 25

4.4.5 Adjustment.......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.4.5.1 GU to GU+L...................................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.4.5.2 G*U*L to G*U*L+G*U*L..................................................................................................................................................29
4.4.5.3 GU+L (UCIU+UMPT to UMPT+UMPT)................................................................................................................... 31
4.4.5.4 GU+L to L*N+GU.............................................................................................................................................................33
5 Baseband Interconnection...................................................................................................37
5.1 Principles.................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
5.1.1 Interconnection Methods................................................................................................................................................ 37
5.1.2 Application Scenarios....................................................................................................................................................... 39
5.1.3 Supported Features and Functions.............................................................................................................................. 39
5.2 Network Analysis.................................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.2.1 Benefits................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.2.2 Impacts.................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
5.3 Requirements......................................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.3.1 Licenses................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
5.3.2 Software................................................................................................................................................................................40
5.3.3 Hardware.............................................................................................................................................................................. 40
5.3.4 Others.................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.4 Operation and Maintenance............................................................................................................................................. 40
5.4.1 When to Use....................................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.4.2 Required Information....................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.4.3 Data Configuration........................................................................................................................................................... 40
5.4.3.1 Data Preparation............................................................................................................................................................ 40
5.4.3.2 Initial Configuration...................................................................................................................................................... 41
5.4.4 Activation Verification..................................................................................................................................................... 42
5.4.5 Adjustment.......................................................................................................................................................................... 42
5.4.5.1 GU+L to GU+UL (with a WBBPf Installed in Slot 3 of the Root BBU)........................................................ 42
5.4.5.2 GU+L > GU+UL (with a WBBPd Installed in Slot 3 of the Root BBU and no Board Installed in Slot 2
of the Root BBU).......................................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.4.5.3 GU+L > GU+UL (with WBBPd Boards Installed in Slots 2 and 3 of the Root BBU)................................46
6 Glossary................................................................................................................................... 49
7 Reference Documents...........................................................................................................50
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BBU Interconnection Feature Parameter Description 1 Change History
1 Change History
1.1 SRAN16.1 02 (2020-05-21)

This issue introduces the following changes to SRAN16.1 01 (2020-04-07).
Technical Changes
None
Editorial Changes
Change Description Parameter Change
Added the following description for N/A

infrastructure interconnection: UMPT
+UMPT interconnection is
recommended. Adjusted the position
of the "UMPT+UMPT Interconnection"
section in this document.
1.2 SRAN16.1 01 (2020-04-07)

This issue introduces no changes to Draft A (2020-01-18).
1.3 SRAN16.1 Draft A (2020-01-18)

This issue introduces the following changes to SRAN16.0 01 (2019-11-11).
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BBU Interconnection Feature Parameter Description 1 Change History
Technical Changes
Change Description Parameter Change
Changed the name of CME to MAE- N/A

Deployment.
Deleted the description of USB flash N/A

drive-based site deployment.
Editorial Changes
None

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BBU Interconnection Feature Parameter Description 2 About This Document
2 About This Document
This document applies to macro base stations including the BTS3900, BTS3900L,
BTS3900A, BTS3900AL, BTS3900C, and DBS3900, as well as BTS5900, BTS5900L,
and DBS5900.
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 Applicable RAT

This document applies to GSM, UMTS, LTE FDD, LTE TDD, LTE NB-IoT, and NR.

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BBU Interconnection Feature Parameter Description 3 Overview
3 Overview
3.1 Introduction
With the growth of the number of UEs and traffic volume, and the introduction of
new services, the capacity of the base station deployed with a single BBU cannot
meet the service requirements. You can add BBUs and boards, and enable BBU
interconnection for fast capacity expansion of the base station.
BBU interconnection enables two BBUs to be connected through a BBU

interconnection signal cable, serving the same base station. Based on the
interconnection boards and application scenarios, BBU interconnection is classified
into infrastructure interconnection and baseband interconnection.
● Infrastructure interconnection
In infrastructure interconnection, the UMPT or UCIU in one BBU is
interconnected with the UMPT in the other BBU by using a BBU
interconnection signal cable to transmit control data, clock signals, and
transmission data between the two BBUs, thereby implementing inter-BBU
coordination between main control boards. Infrastructure interconnection
enables multiple modes such as GU+L or G*U*L+G*U*L to be simultaneously
deployed in different BBUs in one site. It also allows inter-BBU RAT
introduction such as from GU to GU+L.
● Baseband interconnection
In baseband interconnection, baseband processing units (BBPs) working in the
same modes in two BBUs are interconnected by using a BBU interconnection
signal cable to transmit baseband data, thereby implementing inter-BBU
coordination between BBPs. Baseband interconnection enables inter-BBU
capacity expansion of baseband resources, for example, U+U inter-BBU
baseband expansion.
Infrastructure interconnection must be implemented before baseband
interconnection.
In the current version, the BBU3900, BBU3910, BBU5900A, and BBU5900 support
BBU interconnection, but the BBU3910A and BBU3910C do not. If two single-BBU
base stations are reconstructed into one site through BBU interconnection, smooth
upgrades are not supported.

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This document uses the BBU3900/BBU3910/BBU5900 as an example to show BBU

network topologies. BBU interconnection topologies of the BBU5900A are the
same as those of other BBUs (BBU3900, BBU3910, and BBU5900) except for the
number of supported slots and board types. Therefore, this document does not
describe BBU interconnection topologies of the BBU5900A.
For the convenience of subsequent descriptions, the conventions of BBU

networking scenario meanings in this document are as follows:
● GU: In separate-MPT scenarios, two main control boards work in GSM and
UMTS modes, respectively. The meanings of UL and GL are similar.
● G*U: In co-MPT scenarios, a main control board works in GSM and UMTS
modes. The asterisk (*) indicates that co-MPT is implemented for the modes
before and after the asterisk (*). The meaning of G*U*L is similar.
● G[U*L]: In hybrid-MPT scenarios, one main control board works in GSM mode.
The other main control board works in UMTS and LTE modes at the same
time. The meaning of G[L*N] is similar.
● GU+L: In dual-BBU scenarios, one BBU works in GSM and UMTS modes and
the other BBU works in LTE mode. The modes before and after the plus sign
(+) are deployed in different BBUs. The meanings of GL+U and GL+N are
similar.
● GU+U: In dual-BBU scenarios, one BBU works in GSM and UMTS modes and
the other BBU works in UMTS mode, indicating the UMTS inter-BBU
deployment. The meanings of GU+UL and G[U*L]+U*L are similar.
● GU->GU+L: indicates the evolution from single BBU to two BBUs. Before the
evolution, the BBU works in GSM and UMTS modes. After the evolution, the
two BBUs work in GU dual mode and LTE mode, respectively. The sign (->)
indicates the evolution from modes before the sign to modes after the sign.
3.2 Related Concepts

Root BBU and Leaf BBU
Based on the topologies between interconnected BBUs, the interconnected BBUs
are classified into the root BBU and leaf BBU.
● Root BBU
The BBU without an upper-level BBU is called the root BBU, which is also
called the primary BBU or primary subrack. This BBU is referred to as the root
BBU in this document.
● Leaf BBU
A BBU other than the root BBU is called the leaf BBU, which is also called the
secondary BBU or secondary subrack. This BBU is referred to as the leaf BBU
in this document.
When this document describes BBU interconnection scenarios, the root BBU is put
before the leaf BBU by default. For example, GU+L indicates that the BBU working
in GU mode is the root BBU and the BBU working in LTE mode is the leaf BBU.

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Intra-RAT Inter-BBU and Inter-RAT Inter-BBU

Based on the deployment of hardware resources (such as main control boards and
BBPs) of different modes in interconnected BBUs, BBU interconnection can be
deployed in two methods:
● Inter-RAT inter-BBU
In inter-RAT inter-BBU deployment, two BBUs are deployed with hardware
resources of different modes. For example, in N+G*U*L scenarios, one BBU
works in NR mode and the other BBU works in GSM, UMTS, and LTE modes.
Only infrastructure interconnection is required in inter-RAT inter-BBU
deployment.
● Intra-RAT inter-BBU
In intra-RAT inter-BBU deployment, two BBUs are both deployed with single-
mode or co-MPT hardware resources. For example, in GU+U scenarios, UMTS
hardware resources are deployed in both BBUs, indicating the UMTS inter-
BBU deployment. In G[U*L]+U*L scenarios, UL co-MPT hardware resources are
deployed in both BBUs, indicating the UL inter-BBU deployment.
Both infrastructure interconnection and baseband interconnection are
required in intra-RAT inter-BBU deployment.
Primary Main Control Board and Secondary Main Control Board

In intra-RAT inter-BBU scenarios, the main control board of the mode must be
deployed in both BBUs. The main control boards in the root BBU and leaf BBU are
called the primary main control board and secondary main control board,
respectively. For example, in G[U*L]+U*L scenarios, UMPT_UL boards must be
deployed in both BBUs. The UMPT_UL boards in the root BBU and leaf BBU are
the primary main control board and secondary main control board, respectively.
When a main control board is operating properly, its ACT indicator shows whether
it serves as the primary or secondary main control board. If the ACT indicator is
steady on, the board is the primary main control board. If the ACT indicator is
steady off, the board is the secondary main control board.
3.3 NE Name for BBU Interconnection

In BBU interconnection scenarios, the NE type of a base station varies with BBU
types (BBU39X0, BBU5900A, and BBU5900) and interconnection modes (inter-RAT
interconnection and intra-RAT interconnection).
Inter-RAT Interconnection
The BBU39X0 and BBU5900 support inter-RAT interconnection between them.
● When a BBU39X0 and another BBU39X0 form a separate-MPT multimode

base station through inter-RAT interconnection, the NE types corresponding to
the two BBUs are both BTS3900, which can be BTS3900 WCDMA, BTS3900
LTE, BTS3900 NR, or BTS3900.
● When two BBU5900 modules form a separate-MPT multimode base station
through inter-RAT interconnection, the NE types corresponding to the two

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BBUs are both BTS5900, which can be BTS5900 WCDMA, BTS5900 LTE,
BTS5900 NR, or BTS5900.
● When a BBU5900 and a BBU39X0 form a separate-MPT multimode base
station through interconnection, the NE type corresponding to the BBU5900 is
BTS5900 and the NE type corresponding to the BBU39X0 is BTS3900.
The BBU5900A supports inter-RAT interconnection with the BBU39X0 or BBU5900,
but does not support inter-RAT interconnection with another BBU5900A.
● When a BBU5900A and a BBU5900 form a separate-MPT multimode base
station through inter-RAT interconnection, the NE types corresponding to the
two BBUs are both BTS5900.
● When a BBU5900A and a BBU39X0 form a separate-MPT multimode base
station through interconnection, the NE type corresponding to the BBU5900A
is BTS5900 and the NE type corresponding to the BBU39X0 is BTS3900.
The following figure shows an example.

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Figure 3-1 Example for inter-RAT interconnection

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Intra-RAT Interconnection
Intra-RAT interconnection is available between two BBU39X0 modules or two
BBU5900 modules. The BBU5900A does not support intra-RAT interconnection.
● When a BBU39X0 and another BBU39X0 form a base station through intra-
RAT interconnection, the NE types corresponding to the two BBUs are the
same, which can be BTS3900 WCDMA, BTS3900 LTE, BTS3900 NR, or BTS3900.
● When two BBU5900 modules form a base station through intra-RAT
interconnection, the NE types corresponding to the two BBUs are the same,
which can be BTS5900 WCDMA, BTS5900 LTE, BTS5900 NR, or BTS5900.
The following figure shows an example.
Figure 3-2 Example for intra-RAT interconnection

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BBU Interconnection Feature Parameter Description 4 Infrastructure Interconnection
4 Infrastructure Interconnection
4.1 Principles
4.1.1 Interconnection Methods

Based on different interconnection boards, two BBUs can be interconnected using
the UMPT+UMPT or UCIU+UMPT method. For ease of description, the former is
referred to as UMPT+UMPT interconnection, and the latter is referred to as UCIU
+UMPT interconnection.
UMPT+UMPT interconnection is recommended.
4.1.1.1 UMPT+UMPT Interconnection

In UMPT+UMPT interconnection, the root BBU or leaf BBU can be the BBU3900,
BBU3910, BBU5900A, or BBU5900. This section describes the cable connections,
data configurations, and application restrictions of UMPT+UMPT interconnection.
The current version does not support the interconnection between BBU5900A modules.
Cable Connections
Figure 4-1 shows the cable connections in UMPT+UMPT interconnection.

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Figure 4-1 Cable connections in UMPT+UMPT interconnection
The interconnection port is the CI port on the UMPT. The interconnection signal
cables are classified into electrical cables and optical fibers. The cabling
requirements are as follows:
● Using an SFP electrical cable
The cable end with a Master color-coding label is connected to the CI port on
the UMPT in the root BBU, and the other end is connected to that in the leaf
BBU.
● Using single-fiber bidirectional optical modules and a single-mode optical
fiber
Single-fiber bidirectional optical modules must be used in pairs. The optical
module (blue puller) with a TX wavelength of 1270 nm and an RX
wavelength of 1330 nm is installed in the CI port on the UMPT in the root
BBU. The optical module (purple puller) with a TX wavelength of 1330 nm
and an RX wavelength of 1270 nm is installed in the CI port on the UMPT in
the leaf BBU.
Data Configurations
After the BBU interconnection signal cable is connected, you need to configure
inter-BBU interconnection links on each single mode side and the co-MPT side of
the base station, and specify the positions of the root BBU, leaf BBU, and
interconnection ports. On the GSM (eGBTS), UMTS, LTE, NR, and co-MPT sides,
the CTRLLNK MO is used to configure an inter-BBU interconnection link. On the
GSM (GBTS) side, the BTSCTRLLNK MO is used to configure an inter-BBU
interconnection link. For example, in GU+L scenarios, the UMPT_U and UMPT_L
are connected. You need to configure the BTSCTRLLNK MO on the GSM (GBTS)
side, and the CTRLLNK MO on both the UMTS and LTE sides. In G*U*L+N
scenarios, the UMPT_GUL and UMPT_N are connected. You need to configure the
CTRLLNK MO on both the G*U*L co-MPT side and NR side. In U+U scenarios, the
UMPT_U and UMPT_U are connected. You only need to configure the CTRLLNK
MO on the UMTS side of the root BBU.
Only one interconnection signal cable can be connected between two UMPT
boards. Only one inter-BBU interconnection link is configured on each single mode
side or the co-MPT side.

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● If the root BBU and leaf BBU are installed in the same cabinet, the cabinet numbers
(generally 0) and cabinet types must be the same for the root BBU and leaf BBU during
BBU data configuration. Otherwise, an alarm is reported.
● If the root BBU and leaf BBU are installed in different cabinets, the cabinet numbers (0
recommended for the root BBU) must be different for the root BBU and leaf BBU. In this
case, the cabinet types can be different for them.
Application Restrictions
Different types of UMPT boards (UMPTa/UMPTb/UMPTe/UMPTg/UMPTga) can be
interconnected. Table 4-1 lists the application restrictions on UMPT+UMPT
interconnection.
Table 4-1 Application restrictions on UMPT+UMPT interconnection

Category Application Restrictions
BBUs and ● The GTMUa and UMPTa cannot be installed in the leaf
boards BBU.
● When the clock mutual lock optimization (specified by the
BTSOTHPARA.ClkMutualLockOptSw parameter) is
enabled on the base station controller side, the GTMUb/
GTMUc can be configured in the leaf BBU. If NR is
enabled, the GTMUb/GTMUc is preferentially deployed in
the leaf BBU.
● If the root BBU is configured with a GTMU, WMPT, or
LMPT, the leaf BBU does not support RRU cascading. If the
leaf BBU is configured with a GTMUb or GTMUc, the leaf
BBU supports RRU cascading.
● If the NR mode is deployed, it is recommended that the
BBU deployed with NR be the root BBU.
Transmission The root BBU must provide a transmission port in intra-RAT

inter-BBU deployment.
4.1.1.2 UCIU+UMPT Interconnection

In UCIU+UMPT interconnection, the root BBU must be the BBU3900, and the leaf
BBU can be the BBU3900, BBU3910, BBU5900A, or BBU5900. This section
describes the cable connections, data configurations, and application restrictions
of UCIU+UMPT interconnection.
Cable Connections
Figure 4-2 shows the cable connections in UCIU+UMPT interconnection.

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Figure 4-2 Cable connections in UCIU+UMPT interconnection
The cabling requirements are as follows:

● The BBU interconnection signal cable must be a multimode optical fiber. In
addition, multimode optical modules are used.
● The interconnection port can be any port from M0 to M4 on the UCIU or the
CI port on the UMPT.
● If only one UMPT is configured in the leaf BBU, you are advised to connect
the CI port on this UMPT to the M0 port on the UCIU in the root BBU. If two
UMPT boards (active/standby) are configured in the leaf BBU, you are advised
to connect the CI ports on these UMPT boards to the M0 and M1 ports on the
UCIU in the root BBU, respectively.
Data Configurations
After the BBU interconnection signal cable is connected, you need to configure
inter-BBU interconnection links (also called control links) on each single mode side
and the co-MPT side of the base station, and specify the positions of the root BBU,
leaf BBU, and interconnection ports. On the GSM (eGBTS), UMTS, LTE, NR, and co-
MPT sides, the CTRLLNK MO is used to configure an inter-BBU interconnection
link. On the GSM (GBTS) side, the BTSCTRLLNK MO is used to configure an inter-
BBU interconnection link. For example, in GU+L scenarios, you need to configure
the BTSCTRLLNK MO on the GSM (GBTS) side, and the CTRLLNK MO on the
UMTS and LTE sides, respectively.
If the leaf BBU is configured with two UMPT boards, the two UMPT boards are
interconnected with the UCIU board, and you need to configure two inter-BBU
interconnection links on each single mode side or the co-MPT side. Otherwise, you
need to configure one inter-BBU interconnection link on each single mode side or
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● If the root BBU and leaf BBU are installed in the same cabinet, the cabinet numbers
(generally 0) and cabinet types must be the same for the root BBU and leaf BBU during
BBU data configuration. Otherwise, an alarm is reported.
● If the root BBU and leaf BBU are installed in different cabinets, the cabinet numbers (0
recommended for the root BBU) must be different for the root BBU and leaf BBU. In this
case, the cabinet types can be different for them.
Table 4-2 lists the restrictions on UCIU+UMPT interconnection.
Table 4-2 Application restrictions on UCIU+UMPT interconnection
Category Application Restrictions
BBU ● The UCIU can be installed only in the BBU3900, and the BBU
subracks must be the root BBU.
and boards ● If GSM is to be deployed, all GSM boards (such as main
control boards, BBPs, and interface boards) must be
configured in the root BBU.
Transmissio The root BBU must provide a transmission port in intra-RAT inter-
n BBU deployment.
4.1.2 Application Scenarios

Table 4-3 and Table 4-4 list the application scenarios supported by infrastructure
interconnection in the current version.
Table 4-3 Application scenarios of infrastructure interconnection (inter-RAT inter-

BBU)
Application Scenario (Root BBU Infrastructure Interconnection Method

RAT+Leaf BBU RAT)
GU+L ● UCIU+UMPT
● UMPT+UMPT
GL+U ● UCIU+UMPT
● UMPT+UMPT
L*N+GU UMPT+UMPT
L*N+G*U UMPT+UMPT
LN+GU UMPT+UMPT
LN+U UMPT+UMPT
N+G*U*L UMPT+UMPT

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RAT+Leaf BBU RAT)
N+L UMPT+UMPT
N+GL UMPT+UMPT
N+UL UMPT+UMPT
L+N UMPT+UMPT
GL+N UMPT+UMPT
UL+N UMPT+UMPT
U+LN UMPT+UMPT
G*U*L+N UMPT+UMPT
Table 4-4 Application scenarios of infrastructure interconnection (intra-RAT inter-

BBU)
RAT+Leaf BBU RAT)
GU+UL UCIU+UMPT
GU+U ● UCIU+UMPT
● UMPT+UMPT
U+U ● UCIU+UMPT
● UMPT+UMPT
G[U*L]+U*L ● UCIU+UMPT
● UMPT+UMPT
G*U*L+G*U*L ● UCIU+UMPT
● UMPT+UMPT
4.1.3 Supported Features and Functions

After infrastructure interconnection is implemented between two BBUs, the BBUs
can exchange control data, clock signals, and transmission data. Therefore, the
BBUs can support inter-BBU common transmission (co-transmission), common
clock, and software-defined radio (SDR).
Inter-BBU Co-Transmission
With inter-BBU co-transmission, one BBU provides a co-transmission port to
connect to the transmission network and provides a transmission channel for the
other BBU. Two interconnected BBUs support co-transmission between any RATs.
Generally, the co-transmission port can be provided by the root BBU or the

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transmission board in the leaf BBU. Figure 4-3 shows an example of inter-BBU co-
transmission. For details, see Common Transmission Feature Parameter
Description.
Figure 4-3 Inter-BBU co-transmission example
When inter-BBU co-transmission is enabled, the total number of LTE FDD and TDD BBPs
configured in the two BBUs cannot exceed ten if the UMPTa or UMPTb connects to the
transmission network; the total number cannot exceed six if the LMPT connects to the
transmission network.
Inter-BBU Common Clock

With inter-BBU common clock, one BBU obtains the external shared clock source
and provides the clock source for the other BBU. Two interconnected BBUs support
common clock between any RATs. The external clock source can be obtained by
the root BBU or leaf BBU. Figure 4-4 shows an example of inter-BBU common
clock. For details, see Common Clock Feature Parameter Description.

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Figure 4-4 Inter-BBU common clock example
Inter-BBU SDR
In inter-BBU SDR, a multimode RF module is connected to two interconnected
BBUs to implement flexible deployment of a multimode base station. Figure 4-5
shows an example of inter-BBU SDR. For details, see RF Unit and Topology
Management Feature Parameter Description.

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Figure 4-5 Inter-BBU SDR
As shown in the preceding figure, RF modules supporting GL concurrency are

connected to both the root BBU and leaf BBU.
Inter-BBU SDR requires that the clock synchronization mode be configured
according to the following rules:
● If the root BBU uses frequency synchronization, the leaf BBU must use
frequency synchronization.
● If the root BBU uses time synchronization, the leaf BBU can use either time or
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4.2 Network Analysis
4.2.1 Benefits
Infrastructure interconnection enables multiple modes to share a base station,
saving site deployment resources.
4.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
None
Function Impacts
None
4.3 Requirements
4.3.1 Licenses
None
4.3.2 Software
None
4.3.3 Hardware
UMPT+UMPT Interconnection
When UMPT+UMPT interconnection is used, there is no special requirement for
software versions.
For UMPT+UMPT interconnection, select an interconnection signal cable based on

the distance between the root BBU and leaf BBU.
● If the distance is less than or equal to 5 m, use the Huawei SFP electrical
cable.
● If the distance is greater than 5 m, use Huawei single-fiber bidirectional
optical modules and single-mode optical fibers. By default, the length of the
delivered single-mode optical fiber is 10 m. The maximum length of a single-
mode optical fiber is 100 m. If the distance between two BBUs exceeds 10 m,
contact Huawei technical support.
For details about the BBU interconnection signal cable and its installation method,
see sections related to "Installing Inter-BBU Signal Cables" or "Installing Cables" in
3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Installation Guide.

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UCIU+UMPT Interconnection
When UCIU+UMPT interconnection is used, the software version requirements are
as follows:
● No special requirement for software versions if UMPTa boards are used for
BBU interconnection.
● SRAN7.0 V100R007C00SPC280 or later if UMPTb boards are used for BBU
interconnection.
● SRAN11.1 V100R011C10SPC150 or later if UMPTe boards are used for BBU
interconnection.
● SRAN15.1 V100R015C10SPC150 or later if UMPTg boards are used for BBU
interconnection.
In UCIU+UMPT interconnection, the UCIU is controlled by only one RAT.
Otherwise, ALM-26274 Inter-System Board Object Configuration Conflict is
reported. You are advised to comply with the following rules to set the RAT
controlling the UCIU:
● For inter-BBU deployment of a single RAT, this RAT is preferred for controlling
the UCIU.
● If a RAT is added to an existing base station, you are not advised to change
the RAT controlling the UCIU. However, you can modify the RAT controlling
the UCIU according to scenario-specific recommendations.
● In other scenarios, deploy the RAT controlling a UCIU following a descending
order of priority: GSM > UMTS > LTE > NR.
During base station commissioning, it is recommended that the RAT controlling the
UCIU be deployed preferentially. This will allow UCIU-related alarms to be reported in
time. However, the RAT deployment order remains unchanged regardless of the
deployment status of the RAT controlling the UCIU.
The maximum length of a multimode optical fiber is 10 m. If the distance

between two BBUs exceeds 10 m, contact Huawei technical support.
4.3.4 Others
With infrastructure interconnection enabled, a base station has the following
requirements for CPRI-based topologies, transmission networking, and clocks.
CPRI-based Topologies
In UMPT+UMPT interconnection, only the star topology other than the chain or
ring topology is supported for the leaf BBU when the root BBU is configured with
a GTMU, WMPT, or LMPT. Figure 4-6 shows the CPRI-based topology when single-
mode RF modules are used.

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Figure 4-6 CPRI-based topology requirements (single-mode RF modules are used)
If multimode RF modules are used, the dual-star CPRI-based topology can be

used. Figure 4-7 shows the CPRI-based topology using GU dual-mode RF modules
as an example.

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Figure 4-7 Dual-star CPRI-based topology (using GU dual-mode RF modules as an

example)
For details about the CPRI-based topologies and specifications of CPRI ports, see RF Unit
and Topology Management Feature Parameter Description and CPRI MUX Feature
Parameter Description.
Transmission Networking
Transmission networking must meet the requirements listed in Table 4-2 and
Table 4-1. Based on this, the requirements for multimode base stations to use the
following two transmission modes are as follows:
● Independent transmission
When each RAT adopts independent transmission, the transmission
networking requirements for each RAT are the same as those for the
corresponding single-mode base station. For details about the transmission
networking requirements for single-mode base stations, see the following
documents:
– IP BSS Engineering Guide Feature Parameter Description for GSM
– IP RAN Engineering Guide Feature Parameter Description for UMTS

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– IP eRAN Engineering Guide Feature Parameter Description for LTE

– IP NR Engineering Guide Feature Parameter Description for NR
● Co-transmission
In inter-RAT co-transmission, the root BBU or leaf BBU provides a
transmission port. For details about the requirements for inter-BBU co-
transmission networking, see Common Transmission Feature Parameter
Description.
Clocks
After BBUs are interconnected, a multimode base station can obtain clock signals
in either of the following ways:
● Independent clock
When each RAT adopts independent clock, the clock requirements for each
RAT are the same as those for the corresponding single-mode base station.
For details about the clock requirements for single-mode base stations, see
the corresponding Synchronization Feature Parameter Description for GSM,
UMTS, LTE, and NR.
● Common clock
When the clock source is shared between RATs, the clock source can be
deployed in the root BBU or leaf BBU. For details about the requirements for
inter-BBU common clock, see Common Clock Feature Parameter Description.
4.4 Operation and Maintenance
4.4.1 When to Use

If the hardware resources of a single BBU cannot meet the service deployment
requirements, you are advised to enable infrastructure interconnection.
4.4.2 Required Information

None
4.4.3 Data Configuration
4.4.3.1 Data Preparation

The CTRLLNK and BTSCTRLLNK MOs are used to configure control links. The key
parameters are described in the following table.

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Table 4-5 Key parameters related to CTRLLNK or BTSCTRLLNK

Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes
Name
Local Link LN Number of a control link

No.
Local Cabinet CN Cabinet number of the leaf BBU

No.
Local SRN Subrack number of the leaf BBU

Subrack No.
Local Slot SN Slot number of the UMPT to which the

No. BBU interconnection signal cable is
connected in the leaf BBU. Set this
parameter to 6 or 7 based on site
requirements.
Upper UPCN Cabinet number of the root BBU

Cabinet No.
Upper UPSRN Subrack number of the root BBU

Subrack No.
Upper Slot UPSN Slot number of the UCIU or UMPT to

No. which the BBU interconnection signal
cable is connected in the root BBU. Set
this parameter based on site
requirements.
● The UCIU can be configured in slot 4
or 0.
● The UMPT can be configured in slot 6
or 7.
Upper Port UPPT Interconnection port number of the UCIU

No. or UMPT to which the BBU
interconnection signal cable is connected
in the root BBU. Set this parameter based
on actual connections.
● For the UCIU, the port number ranges
from 0 to 4, corresponding to the M0
to M4 ports on the UCIU.
● For the UMPT, the port number is 8,
corresponding to the CI port on the
UMPT.
4.4.3.2 Initial Configuration

The MAE-Deployment is recommended for initial configuration of a new base
station. The following table lists references for the initial configuration procedures
in BBU interconnection based on separate- and co-MPT base stations.

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Scenario Procedure
BBU interconnection for See Separate-MPT Base Station Initial Configuration

a separate-MPT base Guide (MAE-Deployment-based) and navigate in the
station (for example, GL following sequence: "Creating a Single Separate-MPT
+U and GU+UL) Base Station" > "Configuring Device Data About the
Separate-MPT Base Station" > "Configuring Cabinet,
Subrack, and BBU Data" and "Configuring BBU
Interconnection Links."
BBU interconnection for See Co-MPT Base Station Initial Configuration Guide
a co-MPT base station (MAE-Deployment-based) and navigate in the
(for example, G*U*L following sequence: "Creating a Single Co-MPT Base
+G*U*L) Station" > "Configuring Device Data About the Co-
MPT Base Station" > "Configuring Cabinet, Subrack,
and BBU Data" and "Configuring BBU
4.4.4 Activation Verification

After the initial configuration is complete, you can observe the status of the
control link at either the local or remote end.
Local Observation
At the local end, check the status of indicators on the interconnection board to
determine whether the control link is operating properly.
● If the Mx (M0 to M4) indicator on the UCIU is green, the control link is
operating properly.
● If the CI indicator on the UMPT is green, the control link is operating properly.
Remote Observation
Check whether the control link is operating properly.
Step 1 On the device panel, you can query the master/slave indication of the BBU
interconnection signal cable to check whether the cable is correctly connected. The
end with a Master color-coding label is yellow.
Step 2 You can run the DSP CTRLLNKSTAT command on the GSM (eGBTS), UMTS, LTE,
NR, or co-MPT side to check whether the control link is operating properly.
Step 3 You can run the DSP BTSCTRLLNKSTAT command on the controller managing the
GBTS to check whether the control link is operating properly.
----End
4.4.5 Adjustment
The section provides adjustment examples in the following scenarios. These
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4.4.5.1 GU to GU+L
This section uses adjustment from a GU base station to a GUL base station as an
example to describe how to enable infrastructure interconnection, involving UCIU
+UMPT interconnection and UMPT+UMPT interconnection.
UCIU+UMPT Interconnection
Figure 4-8 shows the hardware configurations before and after BBUs are
interconnected.
Figure 4-8 Hardware changes during adjustment from a GU base station to a GU

+L base station (UCIU+UMPT)
● Preparing new hardware components
New Hardware Component Quantity
BBU3900 subrack 1
UMPT_L 1
LBBP 1
UCIU 1
BBU interconnection signal 1

cable (multimode optical
fiber)

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Multimode SFP optical 2

module
Other cables, such as the Depending on the site plan

CPRI cable, transmission
cable, clock signal cable,
power cable, and monitoring
signal cable
● Adjusting hardware
a. Install a UMPT and an LBBP in the leaf BBU. Then, connect the power
cables, monitoring signal cables, transmission cables, clock signal cables,
and CPRI cables, and install optical modules.
b. Install a UCIU and optical modules in the root BBU.
c. Use a BBU interconnection signal cable to connect the M0 port on the
UCIU in the root BBU to the CI port on the UMPT in the leaf BBU.
After removing and reinstalling a BBU interconnection signal cable, reset the
main control board in the leaf BBU.
● Modifying configuration data
You can modify data on the MAE-Deployment. For details, see Separate-MPT
Base Station Initial Configuration Guide (MAE-Deployment-based) and
navigate in the following sequence: "Creating a Single Separate-MPT Base
Station" > "Configuring Device Data About the Separate-MPT Base Station" >
"Configuring Cabinet, Subrack, and BBU Data" and "Configuring BBU
The data reconfiguration procedure using MML commands is as follows:
a. On the GSM side, run the ADD BTSBRD command to add a UCIU for the
root BBU.
b. (Optional) On the LTE side, run the ADD CABINET command to add a
cabinet for the leaf BBU. This step is required only when the leaf BBU and
root BBU are not installed in the same cabinet.
c. On the LTE side, run the ADD SUBRACK command to add a subrack for
the leaf BBU.
d. On the LTE side, run the ADD BRD command to add a UMPT_L and an
LBBP for the leaf BBU.
e. On the LTE side, run the ADD CTRLLNK command to add a control link.
f. On the GSM side, run the ADD BTSCTRLLNK command to add a control
link.
g. On the UMTS side, run the ADD CTRLLNK command to add a control
link.
UMPT+UMPT Interconnection
● Figure 4-9 shows the hardware configurations before and after BBUs are
interconnected.

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Figure 4-9 Hardware changes during adjustment from a GU base station to a

GU+L base station (UMPT+UMPT)
Table 4-6 Hardware to be added during adjustment from a GU base station

to a GU+L base station (UMPT+UMPT)
BBU3900 subrack 1
UMPT_L 1
LBBP 1
BBU interconnection signal cable 1

(SFP electrical cable)
Other cables, such as the CPRI cable, Depending on the site plan
transmission cable, clock signal
cable, power cable, and monitoring
signal cable
a. Install a UMPT_L and an LBBP in the leaf BBU. Then, connect the power
cables, monitoring signal cables, transmission cables, clock signal cables,
and CPRI cables.

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b. Use a BBU interconnection signal cable to connect the root and leaf
BBUs. Connect the cable end with a Master color-coding label to the CI
port on the UMPT_U in the root BBU, and the other end to that on the
UMPT_L in the leaf BBU.
● In UMPT+UMPT interconnection scenarios where co-transmission is used, reset the

UMPT connecting to external transmission equipment by pressing the reset button on
the UMPT or by removing and then inserting the UMPT after cable adjustment.
● After removing and reinstalling a BBU interconnection signal cable, reset the main
control board in the leaf BBU.
You can modify data on the MAE-Deployment. For details, see 3900 & 5900
Series Base Station Initial Configuration Guide and navigate in the following
sequence: "3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Initial Configuration (MAE-
Deployment-based)" > "Creating Base Stations" > "Creating Separate-MPT
Multimode Base Stations" > "Creating a Single Separate-MPT Base Station" >
"Configuring Device Data About the Separate-MPT Base Station" >
a. (Optional) On the LTE side, run the ADD CABINET command to add a
cabinet for the leaf BBU. This step is required only when the leaf BBU and
root BBU are not installed in the same cabinet.
b. On the LTE side, run the ADD SUBRACK command to add a subrack for
the leaf BBU.
c. On the LTE side, run the ADD BRD command to add a UMPT_L for the
leaf BBU.
d. On the LTE side, run the ADD BRD command to add an LBBP for the leaf
BBU.
f. On the UMTS side, run the ADD CTRLLNK command to add a control
link.
4.4.5.2 G*U*L to G*U*L+G*U*L

This section uses adjustment from a G*U*L base station to a G*U*L+G*U*L base
station as an example to describe how to enable infrastructure interconnection.
interconnected.

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Figure 4-10 Hardware changes in adjustment from a G*U*L base station to a

G*U*L+G*U*L base station

BBU3900 subrack 1
UMPT_GUL 1
LBBP 1

Other cables, such as the CPRI cable, Depending on the site plan
transmission cable, clock signal
cable, power cable, and monitoring
signal cable
a. Install a UMPT_GUL and an LBBP in the leaf BBU. Then, connect the
power cables, monitoring signal cables, transmission cables, clock signal
cables, and CPRI cables.
b. Use a BBU interconnection signal cable to connect the root and leaf
port on the UMPT_GUL in the root BBU, and the other end to that on the
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You can modify data on the MAE-Deployment. For details, see Co-MPT Base
Station Initial Configuration Guide (MAE-Deployment-based) and navigate in
the following sequence: "Creating a Single Co-MPT Base Station" >
"Configuring Device Data About the Co-MPT Base Station" > "Configuring
Cabinet, Subrack, and BBU Data" and "Configuring BBU Interconnection
Links."
a. Run the ADD SUBRACK command to add a subrack for the leaf BBU.
b. Run the ADD BRD command to add a UMPT_GUL for the leaf BBU.
c. Run the ADD BRD command to add an LBBP for the leaf BBU.
d. Run the ADD CTRLLNK command to add a control link.
4.4.5.3 GU+L (UCIU+UMPT to UMPT+UMPT)

This section uses the adjustment from UCIU+UMPT interconnection to UMPT
+UMPT interconnection in a GU+L base station as an example.
interconnected.

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Figure 4-11 Adjustment from UCIU+UMPT interconnection to UMPT+UMPT

interconnection in a GU+L base station

UMPT (excluding the UMPTb) 1

a. Remove the optical fiber between the root and leaf BBUs, optical module
from the UCIU in the root BBU, and optical module from the CI port on
the UMPT in the leaf BBU.
b. Remove the UCIU from the root BBU.
c. Remove the WMPT from the root BBU.
d. Perform the following operations based on whether the UMPT in the leaf
BBU is UMPTa:

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▪ If yes, remove the UMPTa from the leaf BBU. Install the UMPTa in
the slot that originally housed a WMPT of the root BBU. The UMPTa
functions as the UMTS main control board. Install a new UMPT in
the leaf BBU. The new UMPT functions as the LTE main control
board.
▪ If not, install a new UMPT in the slot that originally housed a WMPT.
The new UMPT functions as the UMTS main control board.
e. Use a BBU interconnection signal cable to connect the root and leaf
port on the UMPT in the root BBU, and the other end to that on the
UMPT in the leaf BBU.
In UMPT+UMPT interconnection, the UMPTa cannot be installed in the leaf BBU. If the
UMPTa is installed in the leaf BBU, you need to move the UMPTa to the root BBU to reuse
the UMPTa, as described in step 4.
After adjusting the interconnection, reset the main control board in the leaf BBU.
a. On the GSM side, run the RMV BTSCTRLLNK command to remove the
control link.
b. On the GSM side, run the RMV BTSBRD command to remove the UCIU
from the root BBU.
c. On the UMTS side, run the RMV CTRLLNK command to remove the
control link.
d. On the LTE side, run the RMV CTRLLNK command to remove the control
link.
e. On the UMTS side, run the ADD CTRLLNK command to add a control
link.
f. On the LTE side, run the ADD CTRLLNK command to add a control link.
4.4.5.4 GU+L to L*N+GU

This section uses adjustment from a GU+L base station using UCIU+UMPT
interconnection to a L*N+GU base station using UMPT+UMPT interconnection as
an example to describe how to enable infrastructure interconnection.
interconnected. Before the adjustment, the BBU subrack for GU is the root BBU.
After the adjustment, the BBU subrack for L*N is the root BBU.

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Figure 4-12 Adjustment from UCIU+UMPT interconnection (GU+L) to UMPT

+UMPT interconnection (L*N+GU)
BBU5900 1, including the power supply and

fan
UMPTg_LN 1
UBBPg_N 1

a. Remove the optical fiber between the original root and leaf BBUs, optical
module from the UCIU in the original root BBU, and optical module from
the CI port on the UMPT in the original leaf BBU.

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b. Remove the UCIU from the original root BBU.

c. Remove the WMPT from the original root BBU.
d. Remove the UMPT from the original leaf BBU. Install the UMPT in the
slot that originally housed a WMPT of the original root BBU. The UMPT
functions as the UMTS main control board.
e. Remove the UBBPd from the original leaf BBU.
f. Remove the original leaf BBU subrack and replace it with a new BBU5900
subrack. This subrack is used to deploy LTE and NR and function as the
new root BBU.
g. In the new root BBU, install the UMPTg, UBBPg, and the UBBPd that was
removed from the original leaf BBU.
h. Use a BBU interconnection signal cable to connect the new root and leaf
BBUs. Connect the cable end with a "Master" color-coding label to the CI
port on the UMPTg in the new root BBU, and the other end to that on
the UMPTb in the new leaf BBU.
● The UMPTb is changed from LTE to UMTS.

● Root BBU deployment requires L*N co-MPT reconstruction.
● After adjusting the interconnection, reset the main control board in the leaf BBU.
● Inter-BBU services are interrupted when the interconnection is being adjusted. The
base station must be reset.
a. On the GSM side, run the RMV BTSCTRLLNK command to remove the
control link.
b. On the GSM side, run the RMV BTSBRD command to remove the UCIU
from the original root BBU.
c. On the LTE side, run the RMV CTRLLNK command to remove the control
link.
d. On the UMTS side, run the RMV CTRLLNK command to remove the
control link.
e. On the LN co-MPT side, run the ADD SUBRACK command to add a root
BBU (BBU5900).
f. On the LN co-MPT side, run the ADD BRD command to add a UMPTg
and a UBBPg for the root BBU.
g. On the LN co-MPT side, run the ADD CTRLLNK command to add a
control link.
h. On the UMTS side, run the ADD CTRLLNK command to add a control
link.

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i. On the GSM side, run the ADD BTSCTRLLNK command to add a control
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BBU Interconnection Feature Parameter Description 5 Baseband Interconnection
5 Baseband Interconnection
In the current version, only the UBBP and WBBPf boards supporting UMTS support
infrastructure interconnection. Therefore, only UMTS baseband interconnection is
supported.
5.1 Principles
5.1.1 Interconnection Methods
Infrastructure interconnection is the basis of baseband interconnection. This
section describes the cable connections, data configurations, and application
restrictions of baseband interconnection.
Cable Connections
Figure 5-1 and Figure 5-2 show the baseband interconnection based on
infrastructure interconnection using UCIU+UMPT and UMPT+UMPT, respectively.
For details about infrastructure interconnection, see 4 Infrastructure
Interconnection.
Figure 5-1 Cable connections in baseband interconnection (based on

infrastructure interconnection using UCIU+UMPT)

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Figure 5-2 Cable connections in baseband interconnection (based on

infrastructure interconnection using UMPT+UMPT)
The cabling requirements are as follows:
● The interconnection port is the HEI port on the WBBPf or UBBP.

● Interconnection ports must be connected using a Huawei QSFP electrical
cable or optical fiber+QSFP optical modules.
BBU interconnection signal cables for baseband interconnection cannot be used

interchangeably with those for infrastructure interconnection due to appearance and
connector differences.
Data Configurations
After BBPs are interconnected using an interconnection signal cable, you need to
configure a BBP link to specify port location information of the link head and tail
using the BBPLNK MO. Either end of a BBP link can be configured as the link head
or link tail. It is recommended that the end on the root BBU side be configured as
the link head.
In the current version, only one BBP link can be configured.
The application restrictions on baseband interconnection are as follows:
● Interconnected BBPs must work in the same mode. The main control boards
supporting the mode or multiple modes including the mode must be
deployed in both the root BBU and leaf BBU.
● In the BBU3900, the interconnected BBP can be installed only in slot 2 or slot
3 (preferred).
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5.1.2 Application Scenarios

Infrastructure interconnection is the basis of baseband interconnection. Table 5-1
lists the infrastructure interconnection scenarios that support baseband
interconnection.
Table 5-1 Application scenarios of infrastructure interconnection (intra-RAT inter-

BBU)
RAT+Leaf BBU RAT)
GU+UL UCIU+UMPT
GU+U ● UCIU+UMPT
● UMPT+UMPT
U+U ● UCIU+UMPT
● UMPT+UMPT
G[U*L]+U*L ● UCIU+UMPT
● UMPT+UMPT
G*U*L+G*U*L ● UCIU+UMPT
● UMPT+UMPT
5.1.3 Supported Features and Functions

None
5.2 Network Analysis
5.2.1 Benefits
Baseband interconnection can implement baseband capacity expansion.
5.2.2 Impacts
Network Impacts
None
Function Impacts
UMTS-involved baseband interconnection affects the following functions:
● Inter-BBU baseband resource sharing in the uplink is not supported.
● Inter-BBU MIMO is not supported. The RRUs serving a cell using MIMO must
be connected to BBPs in the same BBU.

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● RRUs serving multi-RRU cells, distributed cells, or two cells in a DC-HSUPA or

DC-HSDPA group must be connected to BBPs in the same BBU.
5.3 Requirements
5.3.1 Licenses
None
5.3.2 Software
None
5.3.3 Hardware
When UMTS baseband interconnection is enabled, the WBBPf and UBBP support
baseband interconnection. In the BBU3900, only slots 2 and 3 support baseband
interconnection.
5.3.4 Others
When UMTS baseband interconnection is enabled, CPRI optical fibers can be
connected to any UMTS BBP in either BBU. It is recommended that all CPRI optical
fibers be connected to the UMTS BBP in the root BBU. For details on CPRI optical
fiber connections, see 3900 Series BBU Hardware Description and BBU5900
Hardware Description.
5.4 Operation and Maintenance
5.4.1 When to Use

If the baseband resources of a single BBU cannot meet the service requirements,
you are advised to enable baseband interconnection. Infrastructure
interconnection must be implemented before baseband interconnection. For
details about infrastructure interconnection, see 4 Infrastructure Interconnection.
5.4.2 Required Information

None
5.4.3 Data Configuration
5.4.3.1 Data Preparation

The BBPLNK MO is used to configure a BBP link. The key parameters are
described in the following table.

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Table 5-2 Key parameters related to a BBP link

Parameter Parameter ID Setting Notes
Name
Link No. LN Number of the BBP link. Recommended

value: 0.
Head HCN Cabinet number of the link head BBP in a

Cabinet No. BBP link
Head HSRN Subrack number of the link head BBP in a

Subrack No. BBP link
Head Slot HSN Slot number of the link head BBP in a

No. BBP link
When the BBU is a BBU3900, this
parameter must be set to 2 or 3.
Head Port HPN Number of the interconnection port at

No. the link head of a BBP link. Default value:
6.
Tail Cabinet TCN Cabinet number of the link tail BBP in a

No. BBP link
Tail Subrack TSRN Subrack number of the link tail BBP in a

No. BBP link
Tail Slot No. TSN Slot number of the link tail BBP in a BBP
link.
When the BBU is a BBU3900, this
parameter must be set to 2 or 3.
Tail Port No. TPN Number of the interconnection port at

the link tail of a BBP link. Default value:
6.
5.4.3.2 Initial Configuration

The MAE-Deployment is recommended for initial configuration of a new base
station. The following table lists references for the initial configuration procedure.
Scenario Procedure
UMTS baseband See NodeB Initial Configuration Guide (MAE-

interconnection Deployment-based) and navigate in the following
sequence: "Creating a Single NodeB" > "Configuring
NodeB Device Data" > "Configuring Cabinet, Subrack,
and BBU Data" and "Configuring BBU Interconnection
Links."

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5.4.4 Activation Verification

After the initial configuration is complete, you can observe the status of the BBP
link at either the local or remote end.
Local Observation
Check the status of the HEI indicator on the BBP to determine whether the BBP
link is operating properly. If the HEI indicator is green, the BBP link is operating
properly.
Remote Observation
Run the DSP BBPLNK command to check whether the status of the BBP link is
normal.
5.4.5 Adjustment
The section provides adjustment examples in scenarios from GU+L to GU+UL.
These examples use the BBU3900 as an example.
5.4.5.1 GU+L to GU+UL (with a WBBPf Installed in Slot 3 of the Root BBU)
interconnected.

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Figure 5-3 Hardware changes during adjustment from a GU+L base station (with
a WBBPf installed in slot 3 of the root BBU) to a GU+UL base station

WBBPf 1
UMPT_U 1

(multimode optical fiber)
Multimode SFP optical module 2
Huawei QSFP electrical cable 1
a. Install a UMPT_U and a WBBPf in the leaf BBU.
b. Use a BBU interconnection signal cable to connect the M1 port on the
UCIU in the root BBU to the CI port on the UMPT_U in the leaf BBU.

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c. Use a Huawei QSFP electrical cable to connect the HEI port on the
WBBPf in slot 3 of the root BBU to the HEI port on the WBBPf in slot 2 of
the leaf BBU.
a. On the UMTS side, run the ADD BRD command to add a UMPT_U for the
leaf BBU.
b. On the UMTS side, run the ADD BRD command to add a WBBPf for the
leaf BBU.
c. On the GSM side, run the ADD BTSCTRLLNK command to add a control
link.
d. On the UMTS side, run the ADD CTRLLNK command to add a control
link.
f. On the UMTS side, run the ADD BBPLNK command to add a BBP link.
See Table 5-2 for parameter settings.
5.4.5.2 GU+L > GU+UL (with a WBBPd Installed in Slot 3 of the Root BBU
and no Board Installed in Slot 2 of the Root BBU)
interconnected. Before the adjustment, a WBBPd is installed in slot 3 of the root
BBU and no board is installed in slot 2 of the root BBU.

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a WBBPd installed in slot 3 of the root BBU and no board installed in slot 2 of the
root BBU) to a GU+UL base station
WBBPf 2
UMPT_U 1


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b. Install a WBBPf in slot 2 of the root BBU.

c. Use a BBU interconnection signal cable to connect the M1 port on the
d. Use a Huawei QSFP electrical cable to connect the HEI port on the
the leaf BBU.
a. On the UMTS side, run the ADD BRD command to add a WBBPf for the
root BBU.
b. On the UMTS side, run the ADD BRD command to add a UMPT_U for the
leaf BBU.
c. On the UMTS side, run the ADD BRD command to add a WBBPf for the
leaf BBU.
link.
e. On the UMTS side, run the ADD BBPLNK command to add a BBP link.
g. On the GSM side, run the ADD BTSCTRLLNK command to add a control
link.
5.4.5.3 GU+L > GU+UL (with WBBPd Boards Installed in Slots 2 and 3 of the
Root BBU)
interconnected. Before the adjustment, WBBPd boards are installed in slots 2 and
3 of the root BBU.

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WBBPd boards installed in slots 2 and 3 of the root BBU) to a GU+UL base station
WBBPf 2
UMPT_U 1

b. Remove the CPRI optical fiber from the WBBPd in slot 3 of the root BBU.

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c. Remove the WBBPd in slot 3 of the root BBU and move the WBBPd to
slot 0 in the leaf BBU.
d. Install a WBBPf in slot 3 of the root BBU.
e. Connect the CPRI optical fiber removed in step 2 to the WBBPf in slot 3
of the root BBU.
f. Use a BBU interconnection signal cable to connect the M1 port on the
g. Use a Huawei QSFP electrical cable to connect the HEI port on the
the leaf BBU.
a. On the UMTS side, run the ADD BRD command to add a UMPT_U for the
leaf BBU.
b. On the UMTS side, run the ADD BRD command to add a WBBPf for the
leaf BBU.
c. On the UMTS side, run the ADD BRD command to add a WBBPd for the
leaf BBU.
link for the leaf BBU.
e. On the UMTS side, run the ADD BBPLNK command to add a BBP link.
g. On the GSM side, run the ADD BTSCTRLLNK command to add a control
link.

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BBU Interconnection Feature Parameter Description 6 Glossary
6 Glossary
For the acronyms, abbreviations, terms, and definitions, see Glossary.

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BBU Interconnection Feature Parameter Description 7 Reference Documents
7 Reference Documents
This document uses the following references:

1. Common Transmission Feature Parameter Description
2. Common Clock Feature Parameter Description
3. RF Unit and Topology Management Feature Parameter Description
4. BBU3900 and BBU3910 Hardware Description
5. BBU5900 Hardware Description
6. BBU5900A Hardware Description
7. Separate-MPT Base Station Initial Configuration Guide (MAE-Deployment-
based)
8. Co-MPT Base Station Initial Configuration Guide (MAE-Deployment-based)
9. NodeB Initial Configuration Guide (MAE-Deployment-based)
10. eNodeB Initial Configuration Guide (MAE-Deployment-based)

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2.1 General Statements

● The technical principles of features and their related parameters

2.2 Applicable RAT

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BBU interconnection enables two BBUs to be connected through a BBU

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For the convenience of subsequent descriptions, the conventions of BBU

3.2 Related Concepts

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Intra-RAT Inter-BBU and Inter-RAT Inter-BBU

Primary Main Control Board and Secondary Main Control Board

3.3 NE Name for BBU Interconnection

● When a BBU39X0 and another BBU39X0 form a separate-MPT multimode

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Figure 3-1 Example for inter-RAT interconnection

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Figure 3-2 Example for intra-RAT interconnection

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4.1.1 Interconnection Methods

4.1.1.1 UMPT+UMPT Interconnection

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Figure 4-1 Cable connections in UMPT+UMPT interconnection

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Table 4-1 Application restrictions on UMPT+UMPT interconnection

Transmission The root BBU must provide a transmission port in intra-RAT

4.1.1.2 UCIU+UMPT Interconnection

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Figure 4-2 Cable connections in UCIU+UMPT interconnection

The cabling requirements are as follows:

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Table 4-2 Application restrictions on UCIU+UMPT interconnection

Category Application Restrictions

4.1.2 Application Scenarios

Table 4-3 Application scenarios of infrastructure interconnection (inter-RAT inter-

4.4.5.2 GUL to GUL+GUL

Figure 4-10 Hardware changes in adjustment from a GUL base station to a