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[email protected] Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd i 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) About This Document About This Document Author Prepared by Reviewed by Tested by Approved by GBTS software development team Gao Tao, Xu Weimin, Wu Zhiwei, Pan Weidong, Lv Guoyou,and Chen Huawei Wu Zhiwei Gao Tao Date Date Date Date 2012-03-15 2012-03-20 2012-03-25 2012-04-05 Organization You are advised to read the entire document before upgrading the 3900 Series GSM BTS to V100R012C00SPC058. This document consists of the following chapters: Chapter 1Read-Ahead Information 2Overview of the Upgrade Process 3Upgrade Preparations 4Upgrade Procedure 5Upgrade Verification 6Version Rollback 7FAQ Description Describes the upgrade requirements for this version, compared with the earlier versions. Describes the process of upgrading the earlier version to this version. Describes the preparations that need to be made before the upgrade. Describes the procedures of upgrade operations. Describes how to verify the upgrade. Describes the process of version rollback in the case of an upgrade failure. Provides answers to the frequently asked questions. Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd iii 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) Contents Contents 1 Read-Ahead Information...............................................................1 1.1 Application Scope....................................................................................................................................................1 1.2 Applicable BTS Versions.........................................................................................................................................3 1.3 Impacts of the Upgrade............................................................................................................................................3 1.4 Precautions...............................................................................................................................................................3 1.5 Upgrading Only One Side of a Multi-Mode Base Station.......................................................................................4 1.5.1 Impacts on the Services of the Peer End...........................................................................................................4 1.5.2 Load Control Rights..........................................................................................................................................4 2 Overview of the Upgrade Process..................................................1 3 Upgrade Preparations..................................................................1 3.1 Preparation Checklist...............................................................................................................................................1 3.2 Obtaining Reference Documents and Upgrade Software........................................................................................1 3.2.1 Obtaining Reference Documents.......................................................................................................................2 3.2.2 Obtaining the Upgrade Software Package.........................................................................................................2 3.3 Obtaining Upgrade Tools.........................................................................................................................................2 3.4 Disabling the Automatic Loading and Activation Function....................................................................................3 3.5 Connecting the SMT PC to the BTS for Software Upgrade....................................................................................3 3.6 Checking the Software Versions of the BTS Boards...............................................................................................5 3.7 Checking the Operating Status of the BTS..............................................................................................................8 3.8 Backing Up the BTS Software................................................................................................................................9 4 Upgrade Procedure......................................................................1 4.1 Obtaining the Site Management Rights...................................................................................................................2 4.2 Setting the Load Control Rights..............................................................................................................................2 4.3 Loading the GTMU Software..................................................................................................................................3 4.4 Loading the UBRI Software....................................................................................................................................5 4.5 Loading the TRX Software......................................................................................................................................6 4.6 Activating the TRX Software..................................................................................................................................6 4.7 Activating the UBRI Software.................................................................................................................................7 4.8 Activating the GTMU Software..............................................................................................................................8 4.9 Releasing the Site Management Rights...................................................................................................................8 4.10 Enabling the Automatic Loading and Activation Function...................................................................................9 Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd v 1 7 FAQ....................... Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) ...............................................................................................................................................................1 5........................................................................1 6.........................................................................................................4 Performing Dialing Tests..................................................................1 Verification Checklist.....2 6 Version Rollback...............................................................................2 5............................................Contents 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 5 Upgrade Verification.................4 How to Perform an Upgrade in the Case That the Version Before an Upgrade Is BTS3000V100R008C11 and Version of Data Configuration Is SRAN3..........3 How to Enable and Disable the Automatic Loading and Activation Function in Batch Mode?..................................................2 How to Upgrade the Monitoring Boards?............................1 7........................................................................................................2 Checking the Software Versions of the BTS Boards....................... 1 7.........1 5...........1 6.........................................................................................................................................................................................5 Upgrade Record..............1 6.......................... 1 vi Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Upgrade Record...................2 7.........................................5 Analyzing Traffic Statistics...........................1 How Many Categories of Boards Are There in a BTS?........1 Precautions............................................................................................................................1 5.........................2 Rollback Process...........4 7.....3 Rollback Verification................3 Checking the Operating Status of the BTS.........................................................................................0 or Later Versions?...................................................................................................................................................................................1 5....... M2000-Based).doc The preceding upgrade guides correspond to different upgrade modes. Within V100R012. M2000Based).doc M2000 Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.1 Application Scope You can upgrade the BTS to BTS3000V100R012C00SPC058 by referring to the corresponding upgrade guide: 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (V100R008C11 to V100R012.doc 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based). Figure 1.1 Relationship among upgrade guide. M2000-Based). upgrade mode. and upgrade scenario.. upgrade mode.doc 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (V100R009 to V100R012.doc 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (BSC6900 LMTBased).1 describes the relationship among upgrade guide. Ltd i .3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 1 Read-Ahead Information 1 Read-Ahead Information 1. Figure 1. and upgrade scenario Upgrade Guide Upgrad e Mode Upgrade Scenario From V100R008C11 to V100R009 Large-scale BTS upgrade in the commercial network (recommended) Upgrade Scenario from V100R009 to V100R012 NA 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC05 8 Upgrade Guide (V100R008C11 to V100R012. doc GBTS Commissioning Guide BSC6900 LMT Version before an upgrade is BTS3000V100R008C11 and version of data configuration supports SRAN(not recommended) NA Remote software upgrade in case of emergency USB Pre-deployment upgrade and smallscale BTS upgrade in the commercial network The pre-deployment upgrade indicates an upgrade mode in which the BTS software is upgraded in the case that the GTMU is not connected to the BSC. The upgrade of a BTS from non-SRAN data configuration to SRAN data configuration can be performed on only the M2000. Select the upgrade guide properly according to the actual upgrade scenario. ii Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.1 Read-Ahead Information 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) Upgrade Guide Upgrad e Mode Upgrade Scenario From V100R008C11 to V100R009 NA Upgrade Scenario from V100R009 to V100R012 Large-scale BTS upgrade in the commercial network (recommended) 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC05 8 Upgrade Guide (V100R009 to V100R012. Within V100R012.doc M2000 SMT Version before an upgrade is BTS3000V100R008C11 and version of data configuration supports SRAN(not recommended) Local software upgrade in case of emergency Pre-deployment upgrade Local board upgrade in the commercial network 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC05 8 Upgrade Guide (BSC6900 LMTBased). M2000Based). This document describes the BTS software upgrade from BTS3000V100R009 to BTS3000V100R012 or within BTS3000V100R012 through the SMT.. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) . Version of data configuration supports SRAN: indicates that the Is Support Normalized Data Configuration parameter is set to SUPPORT(Support).doc 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC05 8 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based). Impacts on Network Communications The activation of GTMU software disrupts the communications between the BTS and the BSC for about 2 minutes. this version can be upgraded to BTS3000V100R012C00SPC058 using the M2000. Therefore.0 and later versions. check Appendix 1 Version Mapping Information to see whether the source version is a SingleRAN version.2 Applicable BTS Versions Figure 1.0 before the upgrade. 3. Figure 1.2 describes version requirements for the GSM single-mode BTS before an upgrade. the upgrade time is based on the customer's requirement. or SMT.3 Impacts of the Upgrade Impacts on Services The activation of GTMU software disrupts the ongoing services for about 3 minutes. SingleRAN3.0 must be upgraded to SingleRAN3. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. contact Huawei technical support for an upgrade policy. Services are disrupted during the upgrade. The SMT does not support the FTP upgrade mode in BTS3000V100R012C00SPC058 and later. 2. For the upgrade of SingleRAN3.2 Applicable BTS versions Version BTS3000V100R008C11 Date If the BTS configuration data is not version SRAN3.0 before the upgrade. For non-SingleRAN versions.0 or later can be upgraded directly to the target version whereas versions earlier than SingleRAN3. For a multi-mode base station. The SMT must use the latest software version released with the GBTS software package. Figure 1. BSC6900 LMT.4 Precautions 1. If the BTS configuration data is version SRAN3. this version can be upgraded using the M2000 only.2 describes upgrade requirements for SingleRAN versions. This version can be directly upgraded.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 1 Read-Ahead Information 1.. 1. Ltd iii Issue 01 (2012-04-05) .0 first and then to the target version. You can obtain this appendix from the multi-mode base station release notes in the document package delivered with the software version of the multi-mode base station. BTS3000V100R009C00 and later 1. 2"How to Upgrade the Monitoring Boards?" When the BTS version before an upgrade is BTS3000V100R008C11 and the version of data configuration is SRAN3. and EMU as an example. or MRFU is the same as that of the GRRU. GRFU. TRX software. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. For details. 11. upgrade them by using the USB flash drive. The procedure for upgrading the BTS3900 GSM or BTS3900A GSM is the same as that for upgrading the DBS3900 GSM. This document takes the upgrade from BTS3000V100R012C00 to BTS3000V100R012C00SPCXXX of the DBS3900 GSM as an example. 10. UBRI. and software of the monitoring boards are involved. if you want to perform an SMT-based upgrade.4"How to Perform an Upgrade in the Case That the Version Before an Upgrade Is BTS3000V100R008C11 and Version of Data Configuration Is SRAN3. GRRU V2. the upgrade interval between two modes should not exceed one day. ignore this section. The upgrade of other boards should be performed after that of the GTMU. ensure that the versions of different modes are compatible with each other after the upgrade. services on the peer side (UMTS or LTE) are interrupted for three minutes at most. DRFU. During a BTS upgrade. you need to set loading control rights. For a multi-mode base station. The upgrade process of the DRRU. Run the MML command SET BTSLOADCTRL to set the loading control rights manually in the following scenarios: A load control rights conflict alarm is generated. see Appendix 1 Version Mapping Information in the folder MBTS Release Notes. To upgrade a GSM base station. 9.1"How Many Categories of Boards Are There in a BTS?" You are required to upgrade other boards except the GTMU. UBRI. see section 7.2 Load Control Rights The USCU and the RF modules shared by all modes of a multi-mode base station can be upgraded with the mode that has loading control rights. MRRU. 6. This document takes the upgrades of the GTMU. Only BTS3000V100R012 or later versions support the UTRP. The upgrade process of other boards is the same as that of the EMU. 1.5. the packages of GTMU software. GRRU.5 Upgrading Only One Side of a Multi-Mode Base Station This section is applicable only to a multi-mode base station. 8. The following modules cannot be upgraded on the SMT: GRFU V2. If a multi-mode and co-module base station is upgraded mode by mode. 1. 7. 1. Ltd iv Issue 01 (2012-04-05) . UTRP and TRX boards according to the precaution released by HUAWEI.. UBRI. The subsequent chapters take the DBS3900 GSM as an example to describe the upgrade. If you need to upgrade these modules on the SMT. UTRP and TRX software.0. 5. To upgrade a dual-mode base station on one side only. For the list of the boards to be upgraded.1 Impacts on the Services of the Peer End When you perform an upgrade on the GSM side for a GSM +UMTS or GSM+LTE base station. For details of the ownership of loading control rights.5. see section 7.0 or Later Versions". see section 7.1 Read-Ahead Information 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 4. 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 1 Read-Ahead Information The load control rights must be given to the other side in a multi-mode base station. Ltd v . Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.. Figure 1.1.1 Upgrade flow chart Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ 2 Overview of the Upgrade Process Perform the upgrade by following the flow chart shown in Figure 1.. Ltd 1 . 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ 3 No . The automatic loading and activation function is disabled successfully. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item Upgrade Preparations 3. Ltd 1 . The checklist is filled.zip is obtained from the upgrade software package. download the following reference documents and upgrade software package from the Software Center of http://support.1 Preparation checklist Criteria The reference documents and the upgrade software for all boards are ready.2 Obtaining Reference Documents and Upgrade Software Three days before the upgrade.huawei.1 Preparation Checklist Figure 1. Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. The version information about all boards is obtained. Obtaining Reference Documents and Upgrade Software Obtaining Upgrade Tools Disabling the Automatic Loading and Activation Function Connecting the SMT PC to the BTS for Software Upgrade Checking the Software Versions of the BTS Boards Checking the Operating Status of the BTS Backing Up the BTS Software Upgrade Record 3. The BTSM. The communication between the SMT PC and the BTS is normal.. The boards of the BTS run properly The software of all boards is backed up.com. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) .xml file is consistent with the BTS version before the upgrade.doc 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (V100R009 to V100R012.2.1 Obtaining Reference Documents Obtain the following documents: 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (V100R008C11 to V100R012. Within V100R012.zip vercfg. see section 7.csp BTS3000ROMV100R012C00SP58.zip to E:\ BTS3000V100R012C00SPC058 to obtain the board software required for the upgrade. The procedure of creating the BTS3000V100R012C00SPC058.1"How Many Categories of Boards Are There in a BTS?".zip) 2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. Step 3 In the BTS3000V100R012C00SPC058 folder.zip upgrade software package to ensure that the version of the vercfg. you must create the BTS3000V100R012C00SPC058. M2000-Based).com.7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 3. For details about the mapping between BTS boards and board software.. decompress Download.zip BTSM.3 Obtaining Upgrade Tools Have the following tools ready before upgrade: MSs with SIM cards for dialing tests One Ethernet cable Web LMT Maintenance terminal or portable computer installed with the SMT (depressing the upgrade software package and then obtaining the BTSM.zip upgrade software package is as follows: Step 1 Decompress the obtained upgrade software package.2 Obtaining the Upgrade Software Package After obtaining the upgrade software package from the Software Center of http://support.zip Step 2 Decompress BTS3000V100R012C00SPC058.zip to obtain the BTS3000V100R012C00SP58 folder.doc 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based).zip BTS3000V100R012C00SP58. The following files are stored in the created folder: BTS3000V100R012C00SP58.doc 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (BSC6900 LMTBased).doc 3.2.doc 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Release Notes. M2000-Based).huawei. ----End 3. Disable the automatic loading and activation function by performing the following steps: Step 1 Start the BSC6900 LMT. select Network Port under Select Communication Port and set the IP address to 192. In the Set Communication Port Parameter dialog box. as shown in Figure 1. On the BSC6900 LMT. where xx is not equal to 72. enter SET BTSAUTODLDACTINFO in the Command Input box. and then click Exec.1. Step 2 In the Index Type drop-down list. click OK. In the Auto Download Active Function Switch drop-down list. The IP address of the GTMU is 192. choose BYID(By Index). Step 2 Set the IP address of the SMT PC to 192. and then click Assist.5 Connecting the SMT PC to the BTS for Software Upgrade Connect the SMT PC to the BTS for software upgrade by performing the following steps: Step 1 Connect the SMT PC to the ETH port of the GTMU using an Ethernet cable.3"How to Enable and Disable the Automatic Loading and Activation Function in Batch Mode?" ---End 3. choose OFF(OFF) . The IP address cannot be used as the IP address of the SMT PC.168. Skip this section if the BTS is not connected to the BSC6900.4 Disabling the Automatic Loading and Activation Function If the BTS is connected to the BSC. For details. Step 3 Start the SMT. When upgrading the BTS in batch mode..72. you can improve the upgrade efficiency by disabling or enabling the automatic loading and activation function.168. Choose Maintenance > Communication Parameter. Then.72. verify that the function is disabled. you must disable the BTS software automatic loading and activation function on the BSC6900 LMT before the upgrade so that the configuration check between the BTS and the BSC caused by the reset of the GTMU does not affect the upgrade. Ltd 3 .xx.168. Step 3 In the output of the MML command.0. Enter the BTS index in the BTS Index.0.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ 3. see section 7.0. Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. . Figure 1. enter the User Name and Password. ----End 4 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) Figure 1. as shown in Figure 1. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) .1 Setting communication port parameters Step 4 In the displayed System Login window. and click Submit. Users can log in to the SMT and execute the “Set site user password” to change the password.1 System Login window The default user name is admin and password is admin.1. 1. Click Board in the navigation tree. Figure 1.1. which will be used for version rollback or verification: Step 1 Start the SMT.1 Checking the BTS version on the SMT Step 2 Query and record the GTMU software version. The Board Management window is displayed. click Refresh(R) in the lower part of the window. and then double-click Board Management in the Function pane on the right. If the Board Management window does not display any board in position. as shown in Figure 1..6 Checking the Software Versions of the BTS Boards Perform the following steps to query the software version of each board and record the obtained information. Ltd 5 . as shown in Figure 1. The Board Information dialog box is displayed. In the displayed Board Management window.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ 3. right-click the GTMU and then choose Board Information from the shortcut menu. Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. 1. 6 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. double-click the GTMU.7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) Figure 1. a GRRU. Click OK. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) .1.. and then choose Board Information from the shortcut menu.1 Viewing the information about the GTMU 2. for example. The Board Information dialog box is displayed. Step 3 Query and record the TRX software version. In the displayed Topology Management window. Record the software version. In the displayed Board Management window. right-click the RRU/RFU concerned. as shown in Figure 2. click Refresh(R) in the lower part of the window. 3. 1. 2. If the Board Management window does not display any board in position. 5.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ Figure 2. Step 4 Query the software version of the monitoring boards. Click OK. Record the software version.1. 4. Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. click Close.. In the Topology Management window. as shown in Figure 1. Ltd 7 .1 Viewing the information about the GRRU 3. In the displayed Board Management window. 1. The Board Information dialog box is displayed. right-click the EMU and then choose Board Information from the shortcut menu. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) . ----End 3.7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) Figure 1.7 Checking the Operating Status of the BTS Perform the following steps to check the boards that need to be upgraded and record all the alarms for comparing the alarms that are reported before and after the upgrade: 8 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. Record the software version..1 Viewing the information about the monitoring boards 2. 4. In the Board Management window. click Close. 3. Click OK. Back up the BTS software as follows: Recommended method: You are advised to back up the BTS software on the M2000.. M2000-Based).huawei. see the section "Backing Up the BTS Software" described in the 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (V100R009 to V100R012. For details. Optional method: If the backup on the M2000 fails. Figure 1. you can visit http://support. Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.com to download the current BTS software and save it to the local computer. This is used for version rollback in the case of upgrade failure.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ Step 1 Start the SMT and view the alarms in the lower part of the window. ----End 3.1 Viewing alarms Step 2 Right-click in the alarm display box.8 Backing Up the BTS Software Back up the current BTS software. Ltd 9 . Within V100R012. and then choose Save Message from the shortcut menu to save the alarm information. Figure 1..2 Duration of the BTS upgrade in PCK mode Duration 12 minutes 6 minutes 12 minutes 6 minutes 3 minutes 3 minutes Loading the GTMU Software Activating the UBRI Software Loading the TRX Software Activating the TRX Software Activating the UBRI Software Activating the GTMU Software The sequence for loading and activating the GTMU and TRX software must be as follows: load GTMU software > load TRX software > activate TRX software > activate GTMU software.2 lists the operations and durations of the BTS upgrade on the SMT.2"How to Upgrade the Monitoring Boards?" Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. Figure 1. Ltd 1 . and UBRI as examples to describe the BTS upgrade procedure on the SMT.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ 4 Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 Operation Upgrade Procedure This chapter uses GTMU. GRRU. see section 7. If you need to upgrade monitoring boards after upgrading the GTMU and TRX. Step 4 After obtaining the site management rights. choose Get Control. and then double-click Site Management Right under Function. click Site255 in the navigation tree in the left pane. For details of the ownership of loading control rights. as shown in Figure 1. see Appendix 1 Version Mapping Information in the folder MBTS Release Notes. Step 3 Click OK. choose Release Control.. click Close in the Site Management Right dialog box. In the displayed Software Control dialog box. When the BTS is connected to the BSC. and then double-click Software Control under Function in the right pane. click Site255 in the navigation tree. click Get. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) .1 Obtaining the Site Management Rights Obtain the site management rights by performing the following steps: Step 1 On the SMT.2 Setting the Load Control Rights The load control rights of a GSM Only (GO) base station does not need to be set. Step 1 On the SMT. Skip the section during the upgrade of a GO base station. set related parameters. and the site management rights are obtained on the SMT. Set Software Control: Click Get Control or Release Control To grant the load control right to the GSM side. ---End 4. To grant the load control right to the LTE or UMTS side. no configuration command should be run on the SMT because running the configuration command may lead to reset of the BTS. Effect Software Control: Click Unimmediately Effect SelfVersion: Enter the target GBTS version number BTS3000V100R012C00SP58 PeerVersion: Enter the running version of the peer mode 2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. Do not reset a board during the period between loading software to and activating software on the board.1.7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 4. Step 2 In the displayed Site Management Right dialog box. . Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.1 Software Control dialog box Step 2 Click Set.1. as shown in Figure 1.3 Loading the GTMU Software Load the GTMU software by performing the following steps: Step 1 Decompress the obtained upgrade software package.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ Figure 1. Zip file to the directory E:\ BTS3000V100R012C00SP58. Ltd 3 . Step 2 On the SMT. Step 4 Click Close. and then decompress the DownLoad. ----End 4. click Site255 in the navigation tree. Step 3 Click Query to view the setting results in the Software Control Status field. and then double-click Forced Software Load in the Function pane on the right. and then navigate to gtmudown. The software loading starts.pck. Ltd 4 Issue 01 (2012-04-05) . Figure 1. File Name: Click Browse. Send Window Size: 200 Version: Select the lower check box under Version and type V100R012C00SP58. as shown in Figure 1.1.1 Setting the parameters for loading the GTMU software Step 4 Click Start..1 Selecting the forced software load option Step 3 In the displayed Software Download dialog box. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) Figure 1. File ID: Select GTMU_MAIN from the drop-down list. set the associated parameters. zip. In this case. indicating that the software loading fails and the software version has an error. The software loading starts. error" may be displayed in the lower left corner of the dialog box. click Close. File ID: Select UBRI_MAIN from the drop-down list. 4. Step 3 Click Start. You need to verify that the software package is BTS3000V100R012C00SP58. click Site255 in the navigation tree.. ----End When the software loading fails.4 Loading the UBRI Software If the BTS is not configured with the UBRI board. and then double-click Forced Software Load under Function. the software is not downloaded to the flash memory of the GTMU. the software is not downloaded to the flash memory of the GTMU actually. When the software loading fails. a message "Loading software failed: Software version No. ---End Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. Step 2 In the displayed Software Download dialog box. In this case. Skip this section. error" may be displayed in the lower left corner of the dialog box. Send Window Size: 200 Version: Select the lower check box under Version and type V100R012C00SP58. Load the UBRI software by performing the following steps: Step 1 On the SMT. indicating that the software loading fails and the software version has an error. although the progress reaches 100%.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ Step 5 When the progress reaches 100% and a message saying "Loading software successfully"is displayed in the lower left corner of the dialog box. Ltd 5 .zip. you do not need to load the UBRI software to the BTS. click Close. a message saying "Loading software failed: Software version No. Step 4 When the progress reaches 100% and a message saying "Loading software successfully" is displayed in the lower left corner of the dialog box. You need to verify that the software package is BTS3000V100R012C00SP58. although the progress reaches 100%. set the associated parameters as follows: File Name: Specify the path and name of the target software package required for the upgrade. indicating that the software loading fails and the software version has an error. select the mrrudown. see section 7. Step 2 In the displayed Software Download dialog box. ---End 4. the software is not downloaded to the flash memory of the GTMU.6 Activating the TRX Software Activate the TRX software by performing the following steps: Step 1 On the SMT. When the software loading fails.7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 4. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) . click Close. click Site255 in the navigation tree. For details about the mapping between the board software and the file name. The software loading starts. When the File ID is set to GRFU_MAIN or MRFU_MAIN. click Site255 in the navigation tree.5 Loading the TRX Software Load the TRX software by performing the following steps: Step 1 On the SMT.. and then double-click Software Activation 6 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. You need to verify that the software package is BTS3000V100R012C00SP58. File ID: Select GRRU_MAIN from the drop-down list.pck file in the File Name field. set the associated parameters as follows: File Name: Specify the path and name of the target software package required for the upgrade. and then double-click Forced Software Load under Function. In this case.zip. Step 4 When the progress reaches 100% and a message saying "Loading software successfully" is displayed in the lower left corner of the dialog box. select the mrfudown. When the File ID is set to GRRU_MAIN or MRRU_MAIN. although the progress reaches 100%. Send Window Size: 200 Version: Select the lower check box under Version and type V100R012C00SP58. a message "Loading software failed: Software version No.pck file in the File Name field.1"How Many Categories of Boards Are There in a BTS?" Step 3 Click Start. error" may be displayed in the lower left corner of the dialog box. the software of all GRRUs of the BTS will be activated." If no board number is specified.6"Checking the Software Versions of the BTS Boards. Board No. Skip this section. In the File ID drop-down list. File ID: Select UBRI_MAIN from the drop-down list.: To activate the software of a single GRRU in this step. Step 2 In the displayed dialog box. For details.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ under Function. as shown in Figure 1. click GRRU_MAIN. Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.. Click Close.1. see Step 3 in section 3. set the associated parameters as follows: Version: Type V100R012C00SP58 in the lower box.7 Activating the UBRI Software If the BTS is not configured with the UBRI board. Ltd 7 Issue 01 (2012-04-05) . Activate the UBRI software by performing the following steps: Step 1 On the SMT.: You are not required to set this parameter. and then double-click Software Activation under Function. type the board number of the GRRU in the Board No. Board No. set the associated parameters as follows: Version: V100R012C00SP58. Figure 1. The software activation starts. You can obtain the board number by querying the board attribution. box. Step 3 Click OK. click Site255 in the navigation tree. you do not need to activate the UBRI software to the BTS. Then the status bar displays "Software activation confirmed". Step 2 In the displayed dialog box.1 Completing the TRX board software activation ---End 4. click Release. When the query result shows the new version of the GTMU. Step 3 Click Close. After the software activation is confirmed.7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) Step 3 Click OK.. see section 3. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) . Step 2 In the displayed Site Management Right dialog box.8 Activating the GTMU Software Activate the GTMU software by performing the following steps: Step 1 On the SMT.9 Releasing the Site Management Rights Release the site management rights by performing the following steps: Step 1 On the SMT. click Site255 in the navigation tree." ---End 4. you can infer that the GTMU software is activated successfully. it takes three minutes for the services to resume.6"Checking the Software Versions of the BTS Boards. click Close. Board No. File ID: Select GTMU_MAIN from the drop-down list. The software activation starts. Step 2 In the displayed dialog box. click Close. set the associated parameters as follows: Version: Type V100R012C00SP58 in the lower box. and then double-click Software Activation under Function. Step 4 When a message is displayed indicating "Activation is confirmed and the Site will be reset in a few minutes". ---End 4. For details about how to query the version on the SMT.: You are not required to set this parameter. Then the status bar displays "Software activation confirmed". The software activation starts. and then double-click Site Management Right in the Function pane on the right. ---End 8 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. Step 3 Click OK. click Site255 in the navigation tree. :00 Patch Number:58 Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.10 Enabling the Automatic Loading and Activation Function Skip this section if the BTS is not connected to the BSC6900.:012 C-Version No. enter SET BTSAUTODLDACTINFO in the Command Input box. QUICK_DLD2(Quick Download Reserve BCCH): The services on the BCCH carrier of cells under this BTS can function normally.. BTS Software Version 1: type BTS3000V100R012C00SP58. Auto Download Mode: based on actual situation The differences of the loading modes are described as follows: COMMON_DLD(Normal Mode): The loading does not interrupt services. Otherwise. Step 2 Set the parameters displayed below the Command Input box as follows: Index Type: select BYNAME(By Name) BTS Name: enter the GBTS name Auto Download Active Function Switch: select ON(ON). Ltd 9 . Work Mode for Auto Download Activation: select BTSAUTODLDACT.3How to Enable and Disable the Automatic Loading and Activation Function in Batch Mode?” Enable the automatic loading and activation function by performing the following steps: Step 1 On the BSC6900 LMT. Before enabling the automatic loading and activation switch. BTS Type: type of the target BTS V-Version No. For details on how to download the BTS software package to the BSC6900 LMT. ensure that the BTS3000V100R012C00SP58 software package is uploaded on the BSC6900 LMT. and then click Assist.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ 4. the BSC resets the BTS during the version verification when the automatic loading and activation function is enabled.:100 R-Version No. QUICK_DLD1(Quick Download No Traffic): The loading leads to interruption of cell services under this BTS. see section “7. . ----End 10 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) .7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) Figure 1.1 Enabling the Automatic Loading and Activation Function Step 3 Click Exec. In the output of the MML command. check that the function is successfully enabled. After the upgrade.3 Verification checklist No.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ 5 Figure 1. 1 2 3 4 Item Checking the Software Versions of the BTS Boards Checking the Operating Status of the BTS Performing Dialing Tests Analyzing Traffic Statistics Upgrade Verification 5. the version of the software of each board isV100R012C00SP58. If there are new alarms. Ltd 1 .1 Verification Checklist Criteria After the upgrade.7"Checking the Operating Status of the BTS".. troubleshoot the BTS according to the BSC6900 Alarm Reference.3 Checking the Operating Status of the BTS After the upgrade.6"Checking the Software Versions of the BTS Boards. see section 3. no new alarm is reported. For details about how to query the software version." 5. 5. verify that the software version of each board is V100R012C00SP58. Compared with the traffic statistics before the upgrade. Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. The tests are passed.2 Checking the Software Versions of the BTS Boards After the upgrade. check the alarms by referring to section 3. and compare the alarms with the alarms reported before the upgrade. the traffic statistics within one hour after the upgrade and in the following busy hours do not deteriorate. no anomalies such as call drop. 5.4 Performing Dialing Tests During the dialing tests.. 2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. check the traffic statistics periodically.7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 5. one-way audio. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) . The KPIs in the traffic statistics should not be worse than the KPIs before the upgrade. or noise should be experienced.5 Analyzing Traffic Statistics After the upgrade. 6. Ltd 1 . You should perform the rollback on the SMT released with the version BTS3000V100R012C00SPC058." Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. The difference is that the target version of the rollback is the version recorded before the upgrade. roll back the version and report the event to Huawei.. see chapter 5"Upgrade Verification.1 Precautions Version Rollback If the network runs improperly after the upgrade or the KPIs after the upgrade fail to meet the customer's requirements on the day following the upgrade. If both modes of a dual-mode base station are upgraded.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ 6 6. it is recommended that you roll back the version of both modes to the original version during the version rollback. 6.3 Rollback Verification For details.2 Rollback Process The operations during version rollback are similar to the operations during version upgrade. pck Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.pck mrrudown.5 describes the categories of the boards in a BTS.pck drfudown.5 Mapping between the board and the software Categor y GTMU TRX Board Board Type GTMU DRRU DRFU MRRU/G RRU Site Model 3900 Series GSM BTS DBS3900 GSM BTS3900 GSM&BTS3900A GSM DBS3900 GSM File Name gtmudown.pck drrudown.0 or Later Versions? 7.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ 7 Figure 1.1 How Many Categories of Boards Are There in a BTS? Figure 1.4 FAQ list SN 1 2 3 4 Question How Many Categories of Boards Are There in a BTS? How to Upgrade the Monitoring Boards? FAQ How to Enable and Disable the Automatic Loading and Activation Function in Batch Mode? How to Perform an Upgrade in the Case That the Version Before an Upgrade Is BTS3000V100R008C11 and Version of Data Configuration Is SRAN3. Figure 1.. Ltd 1 . 2. it is recommended that you upgrade the monitoring board software according to the released precaution bulletin. and then double-click Forced Software Load in the Function pane on the right. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) . as shown in Figure 2. click Site255 in the navigation tree." On the SMT. 1. For details about how to obtain the site management rights. 2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. You do not need to upgrade monitoring boards before Huawei releasing a precaution bulletin. If the monitoring boards need to be updated..pck Monitoring Board EMU DPMU/A PMU GATM FMU TCU Boards in the BBU USCU UBRI UTRP 7.pck demudown.pck utrpdown.7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) Categor y Board Type MRFU/G RFU Site Model BTS3900 GSM&BTS3900A GSM 3900 Series GSM BTS 3900 Series GSM BTS 3900 Series GSM BTS BTS3900 GSM&BTS3900A GSM BTS3900 GSM&BTS3900A GSM 3900 Series GSM BTS 3900 Series GSM BTS 3900 Series GSM BTS File Name mrfudown. if Huawei releases precaution bulletin on the upgrade of monitoring board software used on the live network.pck datudown.2 How to Upgrade the Monitoring Boards? You are required to upgrade the monitoring board according to the precaution provided by HUAWEI. the upgrade of the monitoring boards should be performed after that of the GTMU and TRX software.pck dheudown.pck ubridown. see section 4.1. and load and activate the software of the monitoring boards.pck fmudown. Obtain the site management rights. Upgrade the monitoring board by performing the following steps: Step 1 Load the software of the monitoring boards.1"Obtaining the Site Management Rights.pck dpmudown.pck uscudown. The operations for other monitoring boards are similar to that for the EMU. the software is actually not downloaded into the flash memory of the GTMU. a message is displayed in the status bar indicating "Loading software failed.1 Selecting Forced Software Load 3.5. Software version No. set the associated parameters as follows: File Name: Specify the path and name of the target software package required for the upgrade. click Close. File ID: Select EMU_MAIN from the drop-down list. For details about selecting the file name. The software loading starts. Step 2 Activate the software of the monitoring boards. error. When the progress reaches 100% and a message is displayed in the status bar indicating "Loading Software Successfully". see Figure 1. although the progress reaches 100%." In this case. 5.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ Figure 2. Version: Enter V100R012C00SP58 in the lower box. When the software downloading fails.zip. You need to verify that the software package is BTS3000V100R012C00SP58. Send Window Size: 200. Ltd 3 . Click Start. 4.. Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. In the displayed Software Download dialog box. Specify File ID based on the actual board type. see section 3. or Range according to the actual situation. t xt Because the loading and the activation of the software require the user to wait. 2. The Batch tab page is displayed." ----End 7. Breakpoint. When the activation is successful. Click OK. The execution modes and their meanings are as follows: 4 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. If no board number is specified. You should set the File ID parameter according to the actual board type.6"Checking the Software Versions of the BTS Boards. On the BSC6900 LMT.1. It takes six minutes from the confirmation of software activation to proper operation of the EMU.. box. thus you are advised to select the All mode. For details about how to query the version on the SMT. click Site255 in the navigation tree. you can infer that the EMU software is activated successfully. set the associated parameters as follows: − − Version: V100R012C00SP58 Board No.3 How to Enable and Disable the Automatic Loading and Activation Function in Batch Mode? Enable and disable the automatic loading and activation function in batch mode by performing the following steps: 1. The software activation starts. and then click Go. Messages are displayed. In the displayed Software Activate dialog box. the software of all boards with the same type will be activated. File ID: EMU_MAIN − The operations for other monitoring boards are similar to that for the EMU. and then double-click Software Activation in the Function pane on the right. click Batch on the upper right corner of the window. informing you of the execution result. click Close. When the result of EMU version query on the SMT indicates that the version is the new one. Step by Step. Exam pl e.: To activate the software of a single board in this step. You can obtain the board number by querying the board attribution. Copy the required MML commands to be run in batch mode from the Example. On the SMT. 3.7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 1. as shown in Figure 2.txt file to the command input box. 2. Select All. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) . type the target board number in the Board No. 6 Upgrade process in a special scenario Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Action Disabling the Automatic Loading and Activation Function Obtaining the Site Management Rights Loading the GTMU Software Activating the UBRI Software Loading the TRX Software Activating the TRX Software Activating the UBRI Software Duration (For Reference Only) 9 minutes 3 minutes 9 minutes 6 minutes 3 minutes Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. Figure 1.1 Batch operation settings ---End 7. Figure 2.4 How to Perform an Upgrade in the Case That the Version Before an Upgrade Is BTS3000V100R008C11 and Version of Data Configuration Is SRAN3.3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) 7 FAQ All: You only need to click Go once. see chapter 4"Upgrade Procedure. Ltd 5 ..6. Range: You can specify the numbers of MML commands to be executed. Step by Step: You need to click Go before each MML command is executed. Breakpoint: You can set break points for the execution to control the execution process." Perform the steps described in Figure 1.0 or Later Versions? For the upgrade method. pck when you load the GTMU software. set the File Name to gtmuold. 6 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co. Thus. set the File Name to gtmudown.pck when you load the GTMU software. Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) . the service interruption time described in section 1. If the software version before the upgrade is earlier than BTS3000V100R008C11SPC003.3"Impacts of the Upgrade" increases by 3 minutes.. If the software version before the upgrade is later than BTS3000V100R008C11SPC003 (including BTS3000V100R008C11SPC003).7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) Step 8 9 10 Action Activating the GTMU Software Releasing the Site Management Rights Enabling the Automatic Loading and Activation Function Duration (For Reference Only) 2 minutes – – Activation of the TRX software is implemented automatically after activation of the GTMU software. 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) A Upgrade Record Upgrade Record Site name Version before upgrade Upgrade personnel Upgrade result Check Item Before Upgrade Type of the BTS Location of the BTS to be upgraded Quantity of the BTS to be upgraded Target version Upgrade time and duration allowed by the customer Current version of the SMT Check Item During Upgrade Pre-upgrade check Operating status of the BTS Backing Up the BTS Software Upgrade check Obtaining the Site Management Rights Loading the GTMU Software Result Exception Handling Result Upgrade date Version after upgrade Personnel from the customer organization: Personnel from Huawei: Issue 01 (2012-04-05) Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.. Ltd 1 . . Ltd Issue 01 (2012-04-05) .7 FAQ 3900 Series GSM BTS V100R012C00SPC058 Upgrade Guide (SMT-Based) Loading the TRX Software Activating the TRX Software Activating the GTMU Software Enabling Automatic Loading and Activation Post-upgrade check Software versions of the BTS boards Operating status of the BTS Dialing tests Traffic statistics analysis 2 Huawei Proprietary and Confidential Copyright © Huawei Technologies Co.