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Summary
Chapter 1 2 3 4 Project Background Project Scheme Performance Optimization Summary Description Introduces the background of the PA+ research. Introduces the personnel and scheme of the PA+ research. Introduces the problem analysis before the optimization and the network test conditions after the optimization in details. Describes the suggestions and summary.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.6 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.7 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.8 3.8.1 3.8.2 3.8.3 4 Project Background........................................................................................ 1 Project Scheme............................................................................................... 2 Time Scheme ................................................................................................... 2 Work Contents .................................................................................................. 2 Team Members ................................................................................................ 2 Test Devices ..................................................................................................... 2 Performance Optimization ............................................................................. 3 Test Time ......................................................................................................... 3 Test Information................................................................................................ 3 Test Method ..................................................................................................... 3 Test Route ........................................................................................................ 3 KPI Evaluation Before the Optimization ............................................................ 4 RSCP Distribution ............................................................................................. 4 CQI Distribution ................................................................................................ 5 HSDPA DL Throughput Distribution .................................................................. 6 Problem Analysis .............................................................................................. 7 Comparison and Analysis ................................................................................. 7 Comparison and Verification ............................................................................. 8 Network Assessment After the Optimization ................................................... 10 RSCP Distribution ........................................................................................... 10 CQI Distribution .............................................................................................. 11 HSDPA DL Throughput Distribution ................................................................ 12 Comparison Before and After the Optimization ............................................... 13 Comparison of Numbers of the Serving Link Migration Times ......................... 13 CQI Comparison ............................................................................................. 14 HSDPADL Throughput Comparison ............................................................... 15 Summary ....................................................................................................... 16

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FIGURES
Figure 3-1 Diagram of the Test Route .................................................................................. 4 Figure 3-2 Diagram of the RSCP Distribution Before the Optimization ................................. 4 Figure 3-3 Diagram of the RSCP Statistics Before the Optimization ..................................... 5 Figure 3-4 Diagram of the CQI Distribution Before the Optimization ..................................... 5 Figure 3-5 Diagram of the CQI Statistics Before the Optimization ........................................ 6 Figure 3-6 Diagram of the HSDPA DL Throughput Distribution Before the Optimization ...... 6 Figure 3-7 Diagram of the HSDPA DL Throughput Statistics Before the Optimization .......... 7 Figure 3-8 Diagram of the PS Throughput Distribution in the Condition of the Parameter Being Set to 2560 ................................................................................................................... 9 Figure 3-9 Diagram of the PS Throughput Distribution in the Condition of the Parameter Being Set to 1280 ................................................................................................................... 9 Figure 3-10 Diagram of the PS Throughput Distribution in the Condition of the Parameter Being Set to 320 ................................................................................................................... 10 Figure 3-11 Diagram of the RSCP Distribution After the Optimization ................................ 10 Figure 3-12 Diagram of the RSCP Statistics After the Optimization .................................... 11 Figure 3-13 Diagram of the CQI Distribution After the Optimization .................................... 12 Figure 3-14 Diagram of the CQI Statistics After the Optimization ....................................... 12 Figure 3-15 Diagram of the HSDPA DL Throughput Distribution After the Optimization ..... 13 Figure 3-16 Diagram of the HSDPA DL Throughput Statistics After the Optimization ......... 13 Figure 3-17 Diagram of the Comparison of the Numbers of Serving Link Migration Times . 14 Figure 3-18 CQI Comparison ............................................................................................. 14 Figure 3-19 HSDPA DL Throughput Comparison ............................................................... 15

TABLES
Table 2-1 Table of On-Site Technology Research Contents ................................................. 2 Table 3-1 Table of the Test Information................................................................................ 3 Table 3-2 Table of Comparison of Network Test Data of ZTE and the Competitor ............... 7 Table 3-3 Table of Comparison of the Parameter Configuration of ZTE and the Competitor 8 Table 3-4 Table of the Verification Result of the 1D Trigger Time Parameter ....................... 8 Table 3-5 Table of the DL Throughput Performance Comparison of Different MPO Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 10 Table 4-1 Table of the Parameter Adjustment Result ......................................................... 16

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Project Background
In the early 2011, China Unicom declared that the first phase of the HSPA+ commercial th network deployment in domestic key cities would be completed before May 17 and the 64QAM and L2 enhancement function would be realized. In order to meet the requirement of the newly-added functions and improve the PS users perception, ZTE planned to conduct a specialized technology research, so as to enhance the proportion of CQIs larger than 25 and the HSPA+ downloading rate in Shenzhen.

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2.1

Project Scheme
Time Scheme
The technology research was planned to be made from February 18 to March 31 .
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2.2

Work Contents
The work contents of the on-site technology research are shown as follows.

Table 2-1

Table of On-Site Technology Research Contents Work Contents HSPA+ network coverage test HSPA+ network coverage evaluation HSPA+ network coverage adjustment HSPA+ network parameter adjustment and verification Comparison and analysis of HSPA+ networks of different vendors HSPA+ specialized technology research summarization

Project 1 2 3 4 5 6

2.3

Team Members
Guo Xuang from GU Product Team Bai Xuehua from Network Optimization System Dept. Lu Wenjie from Network Service Office Yang Fujie from Guangzhou Office

2.4

Test Devices
Test software: ZXPOS_CNT-U_V8.06.00.b Test tools: The MF662 (PA+ data card), laptop, CNT software dog, and GPS

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3.1

Performance Optimization
Test Time
The test was performed in the time range of 5:10 a.m. ~ 5:50 a.m. on March 29 in 2011.
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3.2

Test Information
Table 3-1 Table of the Test Information Node B System Version Radio Parameter Configuration List RNC OMM Version: 4.00.30.07P05B006 Version: RNCV3.09.30.03 Version: OMMBV4.09.21.03P01

1D hysteresis: 3 dB 1D triggering time length: 320 ms

3.3

Test Method
The test is performed through the FTP downloading and on-line video display.

3.4

Test Route
The relative test route and site distribution are shown in the following figure.

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Figure 3-1

Diagram of the Test Route

3.5
3.5.1

KPI Evaluation Before the Optimization

RSCP Distribution
Judging from the RSCP distribution result of the test area, the proportion of the areas whose RCSPs were larger than 85 dBm was 95.17% and the DL coverage was sound. Then the basic service demand can be satisfied.

Figure 3-2

Diagram of the RSCP Distribution Before the Optimization

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Figure 3-3

Diagram of the RSCP Statistics Before the Optimization

3.5.2

CQI Distribution
Judging from the on-site CQI distribution, the average CQI value was 22.16 and the proportion of CQIs whose values were larger than 25 was 29.22%. Then the requirement on the CQIs (The proportion of CQIs larger than 25 should be larger than 15%) in the outdoor scenarios was satisfied.

Figure 3-4

Diagram of the CQI Distribution Before the Optimization

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Figure 3-5

Diagram of the CQI Statistics Before the Optimization

3.5.3

HSDPA DL Throughput Distribution

Judging from the on-site HSDPA DL throughput distribution, the average DL throughput was about 5.22 Mbps.

Figure 3-6

Diagram of the HSDPA DL Throughput Distribution Before the Optimization

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Figure 3-7

Diagram of the HSDPA DL Throughput Statistics Before the Optimization

3.6
3.6.1

Problem Analysis
Comparison and Analysis
In the early March, the engineers in Guangzhou Office performed the PA+ network thorough test in Guangzhou. Judging from the on-site conditions, the competitors average PS DL thorough was about 6 Mbps and the PS downloading performance was better than that in Shenzhen.

Table 3-2

Table of Comparison of Network Test Data of ZTE and the Competitor KPI Guangzhou 60 mins 60.53% 178 5.93 Mbps 22.99% 22.4 Shenzhen 30 mins 60.16% 167 5.2 Mbps 29.22% 22.16

Test time Single pilot proportion Number of serving link migration times PS throughput Proportion of CQIs larger than 25 Average CQI

According to the above statistical data analysis, the main factor affecting the PS downloading performance was the serving link migration frequency. Because the single-pilot controlling levels of the two vendors were similar, the difference in the radio parameter configuration leaded to the obvious downloading performance difference.

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The engineers compared the radio parameter configuration in Guangzhou and Shenzhen and found the differences in the following radio parameter configuration.

Table 3-3 Table of Comparison of the Parameter Configuration of ZTE and the Competitor Parameter 1A/1B (dB) 1A/1B (trigger time) 1D hysteresis (dB) 1D (trigger time) MPO (dB) 3/5 200/640 3 320 7 Shenzhen 3/5 320/320 4 640 7.5 Guangzhou

According to the international project experience, the engineers decided to adjust the parameter configuration in Shenzhen in the following way after the discussion with the R&D experts. The 1D (trigger time) parameter: The engineers set this parameter to 640, 1280, and 2560 and made the verification. The MPO parameter: The engineers set the parameter to 7.5 and made the verification.

3.6.2
3.6.2.1

Comparison and Verification

Verification of the 1D Trigger Time Parameter
Judging from the verification result, if the parameter was set to 2560, the average throughput was the best. However, in the test, the engineers found that this configuration may lead to abrupt throughput performance jitter. Finally, the engineers decided to choose 1280 as the recommended value.

Table 3-4

Table of the Verification Result of the 1D Trigger Time Parameter 1D Trigger Time Throughput (Kbps) 5220.97 5517.36 5793.33 6083.33

320 ms 640 ms 1280 ms 2560 ms

The rate jitter conditions were different in different configuration of the 1D trigger time parameter. Judging from the on-site conditions, if the parameter was set to 1280, the rate would be more stable. The relevant rate distribution is shown in the following figure.

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Figure 3-8 Diagram of the PS Throughput Distribution in the Condition of the Parameter Being Set to 2560 Data 1 (2560 ms + 7)

Figure 3-9 Diagram of the PS Throughput Distribution in the Condition of the Parameter Being Set to 1280 Data 2 (1280 ms + 7)

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Figure 3-10 Diagram of the PS Throughput Distribution in the Condition of the Parameter Being Set to 320 Data 3 (320 ms + 7)

3.6.2.2

Verification of the MPO Parameter

The engineers verified the different conditions of MPO value being 7 and 7.5 when the value of the 1D trigger time parameter is set to 1280. Judging from the test result, the gain of 100 Kbps in the test result appeared when the MPO parameter was set to 7.5. Finally, the engineers chose 7.5 as the recommended value and the detailed data is shown in the following table.

Table 3-5 Table of the DL Throughput Performance Comparison of Different MPO Configuration MPO 7 7.5 5793.33 5922.33 Throughput (Kbps)

3.7
3.7.1

Network Assessment After the Optimization

RSCP Distribution
The RSCP distribution after the parameter optimization was basically the same with that before the optimization and no obvious fluctuation appeared. Figure 3-11 Diagram of the RSCP Distribution After the Optimization

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Figure 3-12

Diagram of the RSCP Statistics After the Optimization

3.7.2

CQI Distribution
The average CQI value was 22.68 after the parameter modification and the proportion of the CQIs whose values were larger than 25 reached 31.47%.

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Figure 3-13

Diagram of the CQI Distribution After the Optimization

Figure 3-14

Diagram of the CQI Statistics After the Optimization

3.7.3

HSDPA DL Throughput Distribution

After the parameter optimization the average HSDPA DL throughput increased to 5.9 Mbps.

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Figure 3-15

Diagram of the HSDPA DL Throughput Distribution After the Optimization

Figure 3-16

Diagram of the HSDPA DL Throughput Statistics After the Optimization

3.8
3.8.1

Comparison Before and After the Optimization

Comparison of Numbers of the Serving Link Migration Times
After the optimization, the number of the serving link migration times was reduced from 6 per minute to 2 per minute. The improvement was obvious.

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Figure 3-17 Times

Diagram of the Comparison of the Numbers of Serving Link Migration

3.8.2

CQI Comparison
After the parameter optimization, the proportion of the CQIs larger than 25 was increased from 29.22% to 31.47%.

Figure 3-18

CQI Comparison

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HSDPADL Throughput Comparison

The PS DL throughput was increased from 5.2 Mbps to 5.9 Mbps after the optimization. The increase was obvious.

Figure 3-19

HSDPA DL Throughput Comparison

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Summary
According to the thorough test, comparison of the parameters of different vendors, and the on-site parameter verification, the on-site downloading performance in the PA+ test area in Shenzhen was effectively improved. The HSPA+ optimization parameters finally fixed according to the on-site parameter adjustment in Shenzhen are shown as follows.

Table 4-1 No. 1 2 3

Table of the Parameter Adjustment Result Parameter Name Default Value 320 ms 6 dB 5 Target Value 1280 ms 7.5 dB 14 Influence Caused by the Modification No service interruption No service interruption No service interruption

Time to trigger(1D) MPO Maximum HS-PDSCH number

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