SJ-20110531095035-005-ZXG10 iBSC (V6.20.71) Routine Maintenance

ZXG10 iBSC
Base Station Controller
Routine Maintenance
Version: V6.20.71
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Revision History
Revision No.
Revision Date
Revision Reason
R1.1
2011-09-30
Updated to V6.20.711C
R1.0
2011-07-14
First Edition
Serial Number: SJ-20110531095035-005

Publishing Date: 2011-09-30(R1.1)
Contents
About This Manual ......................................................................................... I
Chapter 1 Safety Instruction...................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Safety Overview ................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Safety Symbols .................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Safety Specifications .......................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2 Overview .................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Purpose............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Classification ..................................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Precautions........................................................................................................ 2-2
Chapter 3 Daily Maintenance..................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Equipment Room Environment Check ................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Checking Equipment Room Environment Alarms........................................ 3-1
3.1.2 Checking Equipment Room Temperature ................................................... 3-3
3.1.3 Checking Equipment Room Humidity......................................................... 3-4
3.1.4 Checking Equipment Room Burglarproof-Net, Doors and Windows ............. 3-4
3.1.5 Checking Cabinet Doors ........................................................................... 3-5
3.1.6 Cleaning Equipment Room ....................................................................... 3-5
3.2 BSC Running Status Check ................................................................................ 3-5
3.2.1 Checking Board Indicators ........................................................................ 3-6
3.2.2 Checking NE-NMS Communication Link .................................................... 3-6
3.2.3 Querying BSC's Current Alarms ................................................................ 3-7
3.2.4 Querying BSCs Past 24-Hour History Alarms .......................................... 3-14
3.2.5 Querying BSCs Past 24-Hour Notifications.............................................. 3-21
3.2.6 Querying BSC KPI.................................................................................. 3-28
3.2.7 Checking A-Interface Status.................................................................... 3-32
3.2.8 Checking Gb Interface Status.................................................................. 3-34
3.2.9 Checking Abis Interface Status................................................................ 3-36
3.2.10 Checking Boards Active-Standby Status ............................................... 3-38
3.2.11 Querying BSC Operation Log ................................................................ 3-39
3.2.12 Checking Alarm Box ............................................................................. 3-42
Chapter 4 Weekly Maintenance................................................................. 4-1

4.1 Cleaning Equipment ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Checking BSC Clock Status................................................................................ 4-1
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4.3 Checking OMP/OMP2/CMP/CMP2.................................................................... 4-16

4.4 Querying BSC Alarms Real-Time Statistics ........................................................ 4-17
4.5 Analyzing History Alarms of the Past Week........................................................ 4-18
4.6 Analyzing Performance Indices ......................................................................... 4-20
4.7 Checking Server Running Status....................................................................... 4-21
4.8 Checking Occupied Space of Database at NM Server ........................................ 4-23
4.9 Configuration Data Backup ............................................................................... 4-24
4.10 Virus Scanning ............................................................................................... 4-27
Chapter 5 Monthly Maintenance ............................................................... 5-1

5.1 Checking Board Software Version ....................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Checking Clock Synchronization ......................................................................... 5-4
5.3 Checking Automatic Backup Clearing Function of Database ................................. 5-5
5.4 Updating Operating System Patch....................................................................... 5-6
5.5 Checking Optical Interface Protective Cap ........................................................... 5-6
Chapter 6 Quarterly Maintenance ............................................................. 6-1

6.1 Checking Power Supply...................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Checking Cable Connections .............................................................................. 6-1
6.3 Checking Fan Plug-in Box Working Condition ...................................................... 6-2
6.4 Checking Anti-Static Wrist Strap.......................................................................... 6-3
6.5 Checking Spare Materials and Parts.................................................................... 6-3
6.6 Checking Grounding Conditions .......................................................................... 6-3
6.7 Cleaning Air Filter............................................................................................... 6-4
Chapter 7 Routine Maintenance Data Records........................................ 7-1

7.1 Daily Maintenance Record .................................................................................. 7-1
7.2 Weekly Maintenance Record............................................................................... 7-3
7.3 Monthly Maintenance Record.............................................................................. 7-4
7.4 Quarterly Maintenance Record............................................................................ 7-5
7.5 Replacement Record.......................................................................................... 7-7
Figures............................................................................................................. I
Tables ............................................................................................................ III
Glossary .........................................................................................................V
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About This Manual

Purpose
This manual provides procedures and guidelines for the routine maintenance on ZXG10
iBSC Base Station Controller.
Intended Audience
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Maintenance engineer
System engineer
What Is in This Manual

This manual contains the following chapters:
Chapter
Description
Chapter 1 Overview
Describes the purpose, classifications, and precautions of routine

maintenance.
Chapter 2 Daily Maintenance
Describes maintenance items and relevant methods of daily

maintenance.
Chapter 3 Weekly
Describes maintenance items and relevant methods of weekly
Maintenance
maintenance.
Chapter 4 Monthly
Describes maintenance items and relevant methods of monthly
Maintenance
maintenance.
Chapter 5 Quarterly
Describes maintenance items and relevant methods of quarterly
Maintenance
maintenance.
Chapter 6 Routine
Gives routine maintenance data record forms.
Maintenance Data Records
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Chapter 1
Safety Instruction
Table of Contents
Safety Overview .........................................................................................................1-1
Safety Symbols ..........................................................................................................1-1
Safety Specifications ..................................................................................................1-3
1.1 Safety Overview

Read safety instructions before installation of ZXG10 iBSCequipment. These instructions
are supplementary to local safety regulations in place. In case of any conflict, local safety
regulations shall prevail.
Installation personnel should have preliminary knowledge about safety operations and
must have received training on installing ZTE equipment.
Observe related equipment precautions and special safety instructions during
maintenance, provided by ZTE.
Some important safety instructions are discussed in this chapter. ZTE shall not bear any
liabilities incurred by violation of universal safety operation requirements, or violation of
safety standards for designing, manufacturing, and equipment usage.
1.2 Safety Symbols

Table 1-1 lists safety symbols.
Table 1-1 Safety Symbols Description
Safety Symbol
Meaning
Universal alerting symbol: General safety
attentions.
Electrostatic: Device may be sensitive to static
electricity.
Electric shock: There is a risk of electric shock.
High temperature: Surface is hot and may cause

personal injury if touched.
Laser: Beware of strong laser beam.
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Safety Symbol
Meaning
Microwave: Beware of strong electromagnetic
field.
No smoking: Smoking is forbidden.
No Flammables: No flammable materials can

be stored.
No touching: Do not touch.
Amongst these safety symbols, the universal alarm symbols are classified into four levels:
danger, warning, caution, and note. The formats and meanings of the four levels are
described as below:
Danger!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. Limit its use to only extreme situations.
Warning!
Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in serious injuries,
equipment damages or interruption of major services.
Caution!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in moderate
injuries, equipment damages or partial service interruption.
Note:
Indicates helpful information which if ignored, could result in minor injuries, equipment
damages or partial service interruption.
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Every safety symbol has a text description of its safety level and a detailed description of
its contents.
1.3 Safety Specifications

Electrical Safety
Danger!
Never install or uninstall power cables while they are live because when touched with a
conductor may produce sparks, resulting in fire or damage to eyes.
Do shut off power supply before connecting or disconnecting a power cable.

Before connecting a cable, make sure that the cable and its label meet the actual
installation requirements.
Warning!
It is not allowed to drill cabinet holes without permission. Unqualified drilling could damage
wiring inside the cabinet. Additionally, the metal pieces inside the cabinet created by drilling
could result in a shorted circuit board.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Antistatic
Caution!
Static electricity produced by human body can damage static-sensitive components on
circuit board, such as large-scale integrated circuits.
Friction caused by human body activities is the root cause of electrostatic charge
accumulation. Static voltage carried by a human body in a dry environment can be up
to 30 kV, and can remain in there for a long time. An operator with static electricity
may discharge electricity through a component when he/she touches the conductor and
causing damage.
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Wear an antistatic wrist strap (the other end of wrist strap must be well grounded) before
touching the equipment or holding a plug-in board, circuit board, Integrated Circuit (IC) chip
or other devices, to prevent human static electricity from damaging sensitive components.
Laser
Warning!
Avoid looking straight at the laser beam from the outlet of the optical transceiver or inside
the optical fiber to avoid eye damage.
High Temperature
Danger!
Avoid touching the surface area of some devices due to high temperature to avoid a scald
injury.
Fans
Warning!
Do not put fingers or any tools in the running fan to avoid an injury. Keep tools away from
the running fan.
Sticking finger inside a running fan may cause hurt.

Put parts, screws, and tools away from the fan when replacing related parts, to avoid
damage to the fan or related devices.
Keep fingers and board away from the fan when replacing devices around the fan, to avoid
damage to the equipment or fingers.
Hoisting Heavy Objects
Warning!
Do not walk or stay under the hoisted objects during hoisting operations.
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Ensure a proper hoisting capability of the hoister when disassembling heavy

equipment moving, and replacing equipment.
The operator must receive the training and qualification for hoisting operations.
Inspect and complete the hoisting tools before getting into service.
Make sure to fix the hoisting tools firmly on a sufficiently secured object or wall before
the hoisting operation.
Use brief oral instructions during the hoisting operations to prevent mistaken
operation.
Plugging/Unplugging Modules
The modules mentioned in this document include front board, rear board, and fan module.
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Caution!
Avoid inserting a module forcibly. Otherwise, the pin on the backplane may bent.
Align the module with the guide rail and push it gently to the backplane. Plug the
module properly into the slot to prevent short circuit due to contact between the module
and the circuit surface.
Avoid touching the circuits, components, connectors, and cable troughs when holding
a module.
RF module turns hot when running. Avoid being scalded when plugging and
unplugging an RF module.
Personnel
Caution!
Do not conduct internal maintenance or equipment debugging without prior permission.
Replacing parts or changing equipment may incur extra danger, therefore, do not replace
parts or change the equipment without prior permission. To ensure safety, please contact
ZTE in case of any problem.
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Chapter 2
Overview
This chapter explains the purpose, classification, and precautions of routine maintenance
for ZXG10 iBSC Base Station Controller (BSC).
Table of Contents
Purpose .....................................................................................................................2-1
Classification ..............................................................................................................2-1
Precautions ................................................................................................................2-2
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of routine maintenance is to find out the hidden problems, to prevent
accidents. Moreover, routine maintenance helps to discover equipment faults, if any, to
ensure early troubleshooting. This assures smooth operation of the equipment.
2.2 Classification
According to the maintenance cycle, the routine maintenance of ZXG10 iBSC falls into
four categories:
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Daily maintenance
Weekly maintenance
Monthly maintenance
Quarterly maintenance
For daily maintenance, the following items are involved:

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Equipment room environment check, which includes:
Checking equipment room environment alarms
Checking equipment room temperature
Checking equipment room humidity
Checking the intactness of burglarproof net, door and window
Checking the cabinet door
Checking equipment room cleanness
BSC running status check
Checking board indicator status
Checking foreground-background communication links
Querying the current alarms of BSC

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Querying the past 24 hours history alarms of BSC
Querying the past 24 hours history notifications of BSC
Querying important BSC performance indices
Checking A-interface status
Checking Gb interface status
Checking active/standby board status
Querying BSC operation log
Checking the alarm box
For weekly maintenance, the following items are involved:

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Cleaning the equipment

Checking BSC clock status
Checking OMP/OMP2 and CMP/CMP2 status
Performing real-time statistics of BSC alarms
Analyzing past week history alarms
Analyzing performance indices
Checking server running status
Checking database space on the Network Management (NM) server
Performing configuration data backup
Performing virus scan
For monthly maintenance, the following items are involved:

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Checking software versions

Checking whether the clock is synchronized
Checking whether the database has automatic backup clearing function
Updating operating system patch
Checking whether the optical interface has the dustproof cap
For quarterly maintenance, the following items are involved:

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Checking power supply

Checking cable connections
Checking the fan plug-in box running status
Checking antistatic wrist strap
Checking spare materials and parts
Checking grounding conditions
Cleaning the air filter
2.3 Precautions
Perform the following precautionary steps during routine maintenance.
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Maintain normal temperature and humidity in the equipment room. Keep the
equipment room environment clean and tidy and free from dust and dampness.
Prevent rodents from entering the equipment room and cabinets.
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Make sure that the primary power supply is stable and reliable. Check the system
groundings and lightning protection groundings periodically. Check and ensure good
condition of lightning protection system before and after the thunderstorms.
Standardize the daily work of maintenance personnel:
Maintain a detailed attendants log to provide records about system operation,

version, data change, upgrading and troubleshooting. It facilitates analysis and
troubleshooting after fault detection.
Keep a record of work shifts and specify the responsibility clearly.
Install anti-virus software at each client. Do not disable the real-time detection
function. Update the virus library periodically. Do not use unauthorized disks or CDs.
Do not install and run software unrelated to maintenance work.
Only one user can have the super administrator right. The super administrator sets
different Network Management passwords for different access rights. The rights of
login into server and client should be graded. Passwords should be managed strictly
and changed periodically.
Maintenance personnel should be well trained and should have adequate equipment
and network knowledge. Wear an anti-static wrist strap before touching any
equipment hardware to avoid accidents.
Do not plug/unplug, reset, or change over boards casually. Backup data before
doing any data modification, and make records of data modifications. Do not delete
backup data until the equipment has run properly for a period of time (usually a week)
after data modification. Even if there is no data modification, backup the database
periodically, and restore the data in time for emergency requirement. Databases,
especially the performance measurement and alarm database, should be observed
on a regular basis to check whether the automatic dump function is normal in order
to avoid the error of disk overflow.
Do not run the signaling trace during busy-traffic hours, especially at daytime. The
signaling trace can be performed only during low-traffic hours with the permission of
local ZTE office.
Keep common tools and instruments available in the equipment room. Such tools
and instruments include flathead screwdriver and cross screwdriver, signaling tester,
network cable pliers, multimeter, AC power supply, telephone line, network cable,
antistatic wrist strap, insulating tape, and common toolkit. Check and ensure the
precision of instruments and tools periodically.
Check spare parts periodically to maintain accurate inventory of frequently used
spare parts to ensure their working conditions. Ensure that the inventory contents
are unaffected by moisture or mould. Keep spare parts and the replaced faulty parts
in antistatic bags separately and label them appropriately for identification purposes.
Keep maintenance software and documents at designated position, to ensure that
they are available when necessary
Make sure that lighting in the equipment room is bright
Remove any detected faults as soon as possible. For faults that can not be resolved,
contact the local ZTE office, and record the troubleshooting procedure in details.
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Put the contact information of the local ZTE office in a noticeable place, and notify
it to all maintenance personnel so that ZTE can be contacted when there is a need.
Update the contact information as soon as possible if there is any change.
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Chapter 3
Daily Maintenance
Table of Contents
Equipment Room Environment Check ........................................................................3-1
BSC Running Status Check........................................................................................3-5
3.1 Equipment Room Environment Check

In this section, the following maintenance items are introduced:
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Checking equipment room environment alarms

Checking equipment room temperature
Checking equipment room humidity
Checking the intactness of burglar proof-net, doors and windows
Checking cabinet doors
Checking equipment room cleanness
3.1.1 Checking Equipment Room Environment Alarms

Background Knowledge
ZXG10 iBSC environment alarm system consists of the power distribution plug-in box,
smoke sensor, infrared sensor, temperature and humidity sensor, and access control
sensor.
The power distribution plug-in box is an important component of the alarm system. It is
installed with the Power Distribution Board (PWRD) and the Power Distributor Backplane
(PWRDB). The functions include power indication, environment monitoring, and internal
fan plug-in box monitoring.
PWRDB is located at the back of the power distribution plug-in box, leading out the
monitoring cable . The external sensor is connected with the power distribution plug-in
box through cable H-MON-009. PWRD performs alarm signal processing. The alarm
indicator on the power distribution plug-in box panel indicates alarm if the following
problems occur:
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The -48 V power supply has problems such as over-voltage, under-voltage, or

power-down.
The fan becomes abnormal.
Smoke signal, intrusion signal, or signal of temperature/humidity exceeding limit is
detected.
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Prerequisite
Prior to performing this task, make sure that the ZXG10 iBSC environment alarm system
has been installed and the system is running normally.
Operation Guide
Check whether the alarm indicator on the power distribution plug-in box indicates alarm.
Check whether there is any environment alarm, including power supply system alarm, fire
alarm, and smoke alarm.
Reference Standard
Figure 3-1 shows the front panel of power distribution plug-in box.
Figure 3-1 Front Panel Of Power Distribution Plug-In Box
There are eight indicators on the panel. Table 3-1 describes these indicators.
Table 3-1 Indicators On Power Distribution Plug-In Box
Name
Color
Meaning
Work Mode
RUN
Green
Running indicator
Flashes at 1 Hz: normal

running
OFF: abnormal
-48 V(I)
Red
The first -48 V alarm
ON: the first -48 V
indicator
power supply has

under-voltage or
over-voltage alarm
OFF: no alarm
-48 V(II)
Red
The second -48 V
ON: the second -48
alarm indicator
V power supply has

under-voltage or
over-voltage alarm
OFF: no alarm
FAN
Red
Fan alarm indicator
ON: the fan has

abnormal alarm
OFF: no alarm
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Name
Color
Meaning
Work Mode
HOT
Red
Temperature alarm
ON: the environment
indicator
temperature has
abnormal alarm
OFF: no alarm
SMOKE
Red
Smoke alarm indicator
ON: abnormal smoke

alarm
OFF: no alarm
DOOR
Red
Access control alarm
ON: abnormal access
indicator
control alarm
OFF: no alarm
ARRESTER
Red
Lightning protector
ON: the lightning
alarm indicator
protector has abnormal

alarm
OFF: no alarm
Abnormality Handling
Different handling methods are applied to different alarms.
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If the power-supply system has under-voltage or over-voltage alarm, use multimeter

to check the -48 V power.
If the equipment room has fire alarm or smoke alarm, check the inside environment
of equipment room.
Check whether there is any fire or smoke. If there is no smoke, the alarm might
be caused due to floating dust in the air. Purify the air or suppress the alarm.
Ensure that the air conditioner is normal.
Ensure that the sensor is normal.
Check whether the alarm box is faulty. Replace the alarm box if its hardware is
faulty.
3.1.2 Checking Equipment Room Temperature

Operation Guide
Observe the thermometer indication and record the temperature in the equipment room.
Reference Standard
The working temperature forZXG10 iBSC must satisfy the following requirements:
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Long-term working temperature: 0 C ~ 40 C

Short-term working temperature: -5 C ~ 45 C
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Note:
The values of working temperature and humidity in the equipment room must be measured
in the following conditions: the cabinet does not have front/rear protection panel, and the
measurement is performed 1.5 m above the ground and 0.4 m in front of the cabinet.
It is advised to keep the equipment rooms temperature between 15 C and 30 C.
If the equipment room temperature is abnormal, check the air conditioner and make sure
that it works normally and satisfies the working temperature requirement.
3.1.3 Checking Equipment Room Humidity

Operation Guide
Observe the hygrometer indication and record the humidity in the equipment room.
Reference Standard
The working humidity forZXG10 iBSC must satisfy the following requirements:
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Long-term working humidity: 20% ~ 90%

Short-term working humidity: 5% ~ 95%
Note:
If the phenomenon of condensed water is found, solve the problem immediately.
It is recommended to keep the equipment rooms humidity between 40% and 65%.
If the equipment rooms humidity is abnormal, check the air conditioner and make sure
that it works normally and satisfies the working humidity requirement.
3.1.4 Checking Equipment Room Burglarproof-Net, Doors and

Windows
Operation Guide
Check and ensure the normal condition of equipment room burglarproof-net, doors, and
windows.
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If the burglarproof-net, doors, or windows of the equipment room are damaged, make
records in the Daily Maintenance Record and replace the faulty ones immediately.
3.1.5 Checking Cabinet Doors

Operation Guide
Check the front and rear doors of the cabinet and ensure that they are closed.
If any of the front or the rear door is open, make records in the Daily Maintenance Record
and close the door.
3.1.6 Cleaning Equipment Room

Operation Guide
Check the equipments in the equipment room and the ground to ensure they are all clean.
Clean the equipment room environment in time.
3.2 BSC Running Status Check

In this section, the following maintenance items are introduced:
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Checking board indicators

Checking foreground-background communication link
Querying BSC s current alarms
Querying the past 24-hour history alarms of BSC
Querying the past 24-hour notifications of BSC
Querying KPI s of BSC
Checking A-interface status
Checking Gb interface status
Checking boards active/standby status
Querying BSCs operation logs
Checking the alarm box
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3.2.1 Checking Board Indicators

Operation Guide
Check the status of BSC panel indicators. If the checking result is as follows, then it
indicates that the board is running normally.
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The running indicator RUN flashes at 1 Hz

The alarm indicator ALM is always OFF
If the board is 1+1 backup, the active/standby indicator ACT is in normal status:
ACT is ON, indicating the board is active.
ACT is OFF, indicating the board is standby.
Reference Standard
For details of different iBSC board indicators, refer to ZXG10 iBSC (V6.20.71) Base Station
Controller Hardware Manual.
Perform the following operations to handle abnormalities.
1. Enter Fault Management at client to view detailed alarms. For operation details, refer
to Querying BSCs Current Alarms.
2. Reset the board.
3. Check the boards data configuration and version configuration to make sure that they
are correct, and the NE and NMS configurations are consistent.
4. Unplug and plug the board to make sure that the board has good contact. If the
problem still exists, replace the board.
3.2.2 Checking NE-NMS Communication Link

Prerequisites
Before performing this task, make sure that:
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NetNumen U31 client is running normally.

Connection between the client and server is normal.
Network element management of relevant Network Elements (NE) is started
successfully.
Operation Guide
Perform the following steps:
1. Enter Fault Management and view the detailed alarm (alarm code: 100000). For
operation details, refer to Querying BSCs Current Alarms.
2. Enter Topology Management, right-click the NE to be checked in Physical View, and
click NE Management > Dynamic Data Management.
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3. Enter Dynamic Data Management to query the link status in Configuration

Resource Tree and to check whether the link between the NE and NMS is established
successfully.
indicates that the link between the NE and NMS is established
successfully.
indicates that the link is not established.
Reference Standard
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For link connected with the NE, its status is OK.

The communication link between the NE and NMS is established successfully.
1. If the NE-NMS communication link fails, check cable connection and connectors
between the NMS server and NE and ensure that they are normal. Check HUB
and switch to ensure that they are not powered down and work normally. Check
the OMP/OMP2 data configurations and version configurations at NE and NMS and
ensure that they are correct and consistent.
2. Reset the OMP/OMP2 board.
3. Unplug and plug the board to make sure that the board has good contact. If the
problem persists, replace the board.
4. Observe the OMP/OMP2 panel indicators to check whether the NE OMP/OMP2 runs
normally.
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then it indicates that OMP/OMP2 runs normally.
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ALM is red and ON, then it indicates that OMP/OMP2 runs abnormally. Replace
the board in this case.
3.2.3 Querying BSC's Current Alarms

Prerequisite
Prior to performing this task, make sure that:
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Fault Management interface is opened.
Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to query BSC current alarms.
1. In the Fault Management tab, click Query > View Current Alarms, as shown in
Figure 3-2.
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Figure 3-2 Querying Current Alarms
2. Current Alarm Query Conditions tab appears, as shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3 Current Alarm Query Conditions Tab
3. In the Current Alarm Query Conditions tab, the current alarms can be queried in
two ways: rapid query and combination query. Also, operations such as modification,
deletion and refresh can be performed.
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Through rapid query, the alarm information can be queried rapidly, but query
conditions are not saved after the query result is displayed.
Perform the following steps to implement rapid query.
a. In the Current Alarm Query Conditions tab, click
in the toolbar, Query
Current Alarm dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure 3-4.
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Figure 3-4 Query Current Alarm Dialog Box
b. Select query conditions according to actual requirement, and click OK. The
system starts the current alarm query and displays the query result in the
View Current Alarms tab, as shown in Figure 3-5.
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Figure 3-5 Current Alarm Query Result
Note:
The current alarm query differs from other queries as the query result interface
can be refreshed automatically. If Visibility check box is not checked in the
Query Current Alarm dialog box, then the query result will not be refreshed
automatically, and can not be refreshed manually either.
Combination query
In the Current Alarm Query Conditions tab, the query condition can be created
and displayed as a list. User can select one or multiple conditions to perform
query, and can also modify the query condition.
in the toolbar, Current
a. In the Current Alarm Query Conditions tab, click
Alarm Query Condition dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure 3-6.
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Figure 3-6 Current Alarm Query Condition Dialog Box
b. In the Current Alarm Query Condition dialog box, enter Name and
Description, select query conditions in Selection area, and click OK.
c.
The set query condition appears in the Current Alarm Query Conditions
tab, as shown in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7 Created Current Alarm Query Conditions
d. Select and right-click on one or multiple query conditions, and click Execute
on the pop up menu or click
in the toolbar, as shown in Figure 3-8.
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Figure 3-8 Combination Query Of Current Alarms
e. The system performs query according to selected conditions, and displays

the query result in the form of list in View Current Alarms tab, as shown in
Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9 Combination Query Result Of Current Alarms
1. In the View Current Alarms tab, double-click an alarm or right-click an alarm, and
click Details in the pop-up menu, as shown in Figure 3-10.
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Figure 3-10 Selecting Details Menu Item For Current Alarm
2. In the Details dialog box, select the Details tab to view detailed information of
the alarm, as shown inFigure 3-11. User can click buttons on the right (Pre,
Next, Acknowledge, Unacknowledge, Clear, Forward, Comment) to perform
corresponding operations. In the Maintenance Suggestion tab, user can customize
the maintenance suggestion and save it.
Figure 3-11 Details Of Current Alarm
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For alarms handling suggestions, refer to ZXG10 iBSC (V6.20.71) Base Station Controller
Alarm Handling Reference.
Note:
As shown in Figure 3-10, users can also right-click an alarm in the query result of current
alarms and click Acknowledge, Unacknowledge, Clear, Forward in the pop-up menu to
perform corresponding operations.
3.2.4 Querying BSCs Past 24-Hour History Alarms

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The Fault Management interface is opened.
The newly-generated alarm information exists in the form of current alarm. If user performs
the clearing operation, the current alarm becomes history alarm.
Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to query the past 24-hour history alarms of BSC.
1. In the Fault Management tab, select Query > View History Alarms, as shown in
Figure 3-12.
Figure 3-12 Selecting View History Alarms
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2. History Alarm Query Conditions tab appears, as shown in Figure 3-13.

Figure 3-13 History Alarm Query Conditions Tab
3. In the History Alarm Query Conditions tab, the history alarms can be queried in
two ways: rapid query and combination query. Also, operations such as modification,
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Through rapid query, the alarm information can be queried rapidly, but query
a. In the History Alarm Query Conditions tab, click
History Alarm dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure 3-14.
Figure 3-14 Query History Alarm Dialog Box
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b. In the Query History Alarm dialog box, select Happen Time. Time options
appear on the right, as shown in Figure 3-15.
Figure 3-15 Time Options For History Alarms
c.
Select By Relative Time, enter 1 in the Latest spin box or click

appears in the spin box, as shown in Figure 3-16.
until 1
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Figure 3-16 Setting Happen Time Of History Alarm
Note:
As shown in Figure 3-16, users can also select By Time Range and set Begin
Time and End Time. By default, the duration between Begin Time and End
Time is the past 24 hours.
d. In the Query History Alarm dialog box, after setting Happen Time, click OK.
The system starts query and displays the query result as a list in the View
History Alarms tab, as shown in Figure 3-17.
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Figure 3-17 Query Result Of History Alarms
Combination query
In the History Alarm Query Conditions tab, the query condition can be created
in the toolbar, History
a. In the History Alarm Query Conditions tab, click
Alarm Query Condition dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure 3-18.
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Figure 3-18 History Alarm Query Condition Dialog Box
b. In the History Alarm Query Condition dialog box, enter Name and
Description, select query conditions in Selection area (set Happen Time to
be the past 24 hours), and click OK.
c.
The set query condition appears in the History Alarm Query Conditions tab,
as shown in Figure 3-19.
Figure 3-19 Created History Alarm Query Conditions
in the pop-up menu or click
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Figure 3-20 COMBINATION QUERY OF HISTORY ALARMS
e. The system performs query according to selected conditions and displays the
query result as a list in View History Alarms: query1 tab, as shown in Figure
3-21.
Figure 3-21 Combination Query Result Of History Alarms
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1. In the View History Alarms: query1 tab, double-click an alarm or right-click an alarm,
and click Details in the pop-up menu, as shown in Figure 3-22.
Figure 3-22 Selecting Details Menu Item For History Alarm
2. In the Details dialog box, select the Details tab to view detailed information of the
alarm, as shown in Figure 3-23. User can click buttons on the right (Pre, Next) to
perform corresponding operations. In the Maintenance Suggestion tab, user can
customize the maintenance suggestion and save it.
Figure 3-23 Details Of History Alarm
For major alarms handling suggestions, refer to the Details tab or refer to ZXG10 iBSC
(V6.20.71) Base Station Controller Alarm Handling Reference.
3.2.5 Querying BSCs Past 24-Hour Notifications

Prerequisite
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Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to query the past 24-hour notifications of BSC.
1. In the Fault Management tab, select Query > View Notifications, as shown in Figure
3-24.
Figure 3-24 Selecting View Notifications
2. Notification Query Conditions tab appears, as shown in Figure 3-25.

Figure 3-25 Notification Query Conditions Tab
3. In the Notification Query Conditions tab, the notifications can be queried in two
ways: rapid query and combination query. Also, operations such as modification,
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Through rapid query, the notification information can be queried rapidly, but query
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a. In the Notification Query Conditions tab, click

Notification dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure 3-26.
Figure 3-26 Query Notification Dialog Box
b. In the Query Notification dialog box, select Happen Time check box. Time
options appear on the right, as shown in Figure 3-27.
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Figure 3-27 Time Options For Notifications
c.
Select By Time Range and set Begin Time and End Time. By default, the
duration between Begin Time and End Time is the past 24 hours. Select By
until 1 appears in
Relative Time, enter 1 in the Latest spin box or click
the spin box.
d. In the Query Notification dialog box, after setting Happen Time, click OK.
The system starts query and displays the query result as a list in the View
Notifications tab, as shown inFigure 3-28.
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Figure 3-28 Query Result Of Notifications
Combination query
In the Notification Query Conditions tab, the query condition can be created
a. In the Notification Query Conditions tab, click
in the toolbar,
Notification Query Condition dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure 3-29.
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Figure 3-29 Notification Query Condition Dialog Box
b. In the Notification Query Condition dialog box, enter Name and

Description, select query conditions in Selection area (set Happen Time to
be the past 24 hours), and click OK.
c.
The set query condition appears in the Notification Query Conditions tab,
as shown in Figure 3-30.
Figure 3-30 Created History Notification Query Conditions
on the pop-up menu or click
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Figure 3-31 Combination Query Of History Notifications
e. The system performs query according to selected conditions and displays the
query result as a list in View Notifications: query1 tab, as shown in Figure
3-32.
Figure 3-32 Combination Query Result Of Notifications
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1. In the View Notifications: query1 tab, double-click or right-click a notification, and

click Details in the pop-up menu, as shown in Figure 3-33.
Figure 3-33 Selecting Details Menu Item For Notification
2. In the Details dialog box, select the Details tab to view detailed information of the
notification, as shown in Figure 3-34. User can click buttons on the right (Pre, Next)
to perform corresponding operations.
Figure 3-34 Details Of Notification
For major alarms handling suggestions, refer to the Details tab or refer to ZXG10 iBSC
(V6.20.71) Base Station Controller Alarm Handling Reference.
3.2.6 Querying BSC KPI

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Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to query the Key Performance Index (KPI) of BSC.
1. In the Performance Management tab, click Performance Management >
Performance Data Query, or click
Figure 3-35 Selecting Performance Data Query
Note:
Important KPI data are reported to the NMS from the NE, users need not change
any settings. Six types of KPI values should be especially noticed: call drop rate,
congestion rate, availability rate, handover success rate, CPU load, and traffic call
drop ratio.
2. Query dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure 3-36.
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Figure 3-36 Query Dialog Box
3. In the Query Index tab of Query dialog box, select BscFunction in Object Type drop
down menu, and check CPULoadMeasurement check box, as shown in Figure 3-37.
Figure 3-37 Selecting CPUloadMeasurement
4. Set the query time in Query Time tab, set the query object in the Query Object tab,
and click OK in the Query dialog box.
5. Click
in the toolbar to save the query result.
6. In the Query Index tab of Query dialog box, select CellFunction in Object Type drop
down menu, and check KPI Index check box, as shown in Figure 3-38.
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Figure 3-38 SELECTING KPI INDEX
7. Set the query time in Query Time tab, set the query object in the Query Object tab,
and click OK in the Query dialog box.
8. Click
in the toolbar to save the query result.
Reference Standard
Table 3-2describes referenced KPI values of BSC.
Table 3-2 Referenced KPI Values Of BSC
Performance Index
Reference Value
SDCCH in congestion rate (%)
1%
SDCCH channel in call drop rate (%)
0.50%
TCH in service rate (%)
99%
TCH in congestion rate (excluding handover) (%)
3%
TCH in congestion rate (including handover) (%)
2%
TCH in call drop rate (excluding handover) (%)
1%
TCH in call drop rate (including handover) (%)
0.80%
Traffic call drop ratio
90
Handover success rate (%)
95%
SDCCH in service rate (%)
99%
Radio switch rate (%)
97%
TCH assign failure rate (%)
2%
TCH allocate failure rate (%)
10%
Average value of CPU load
80%
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Performance Index
Reference Value
Peak value of CPU load
90%
Dual band handover success rate (%)
95%
Note:
The index values in Table 3-2 are for reference. User can customize KPI indices according
to actual network status and requirements.
Analyze KPI values. If a KPI value exceeds the normal range, perform troubleshooting
immediately.
3.2.7 Checking A-Interface Status

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Network element management of relevant NEs is started successfully.
Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to query A-interface status.
1. Enter Topology Management, right-click on the NE to be checked in Physical View,
and click NE Management > Dynamic Data Management. The BSC Dynamic data
management tab is shown in Figure 3-39.
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Figure 3-39 BSC Dynamic Data Management Tab
2. Select No. 7 Signaling Management tab to query the link status.

3. Select A PCM Management tab to query the PCM status.
Select A Trunk Management tab to query status of all timeslots.
4. If IP A-interface is adopted, select IP A Management tab to query the user plane
sub-unit status.
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The configured voice channel is in the status of being occupied or being idle.
The user plane sub-unit status is normal.
1. BSC self-test
a. Judge whether BSC is normal. During A-interface interconnection, if the No. 7
signaling link is disconnected, check BSC and ensure that BSC has no problem.
b. Check the running status of all boards in BSC and ensure that all indicators are in
normal status.
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c.
According to configuration data, find out s where the No. 7 signaling link is located.
d. Perform self-loop test for these PCMs, and observe the status of SPB/SPB2 and
DTB indicators.
After the self-loop test is performed, if the E1 indicator on SPB/SPB2 and DTB
flashes rapidly, it indicates that no problem exists inside BSC; otherwise, it
indicates that some problem exists inside BSC.
2. BSC internal problem troubleshooting
a. Data problem
The probability of data configuration error is low. The configuration should be
performed very carefully.
b. Hardware problem
These problems include board problems and internal cable connection problems.
Some common fault symptoms are: board fault, E1 line position being inconsistent
with the configured serial number, etc.
For No. 7 signaling fault, check the boards where No. 7 signaling passes through,
unplug and plug these boards one by one to locate the fault.
3. If no problem exists inside the BSC, check the interconnection data and ensure that
they are correct.
4. Check external connections to ensure they are correct.
3.2.8 Checking Gb Interface Status

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Operation Guide
According to whether Gb interface uses IP or E1, the operation steps for checking Gb
interface status are divided into two types:
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1. In the Dynamic Data Management tab, double-click the BSC Dynamic data
management node in the left Configuration Resource Tree. BSC Dynamic
data management tab is shown in Figure 3-40.
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2. Select the IP GB Management tab to query the end node status, NSVC status
and dynamic end node status.
3. If Flex Gb interface is adopted, select SGSN Office Management tab to query
the SGSN status.
Gb interface uses E1
1. In the Dynamic Data Management tab, double-click the BSC Dynamic data
management node in the left Configuration Resource Tree. BSC Dynamic
data management tab is shown in Figure 3-40.
2. Select the NSVC Management tab to query the NSVC status.
3. If interface is adopted, select SGSN Office Management tab to query the SGSN
status.
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congestion or being blocked.
At least one SGSNs status is enabled and unblocked.
The cell has no congestion.
1. BSC self-test
a. Judge whether BSC is normal and ensure that BSC has no problem.
normal status.
c.
Perform self-loop test for PCM, and observe the status of SPB /SPB2 indicators.
After the self-loop test is performed, if the E1 indicator on SPB/SPB2 flashes
rapidly, it indicates that no problem exists inside BSC; otherwise, it indicates that
some problem exists inside BSC.

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a. Data problem
performed very carefully. The correctness of data configuration is checked by
comparing ZDB files of the NMS with those of the NE.
b. Hardware problem
with the configured serial number, etc.
3. If no problem exists inside the BSC, check the interconnection data and ensure that
they are correct.
4. Check external connections to ensure they are correct.
3.2.9 Checking Abis Interface Status

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Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to query Abis interface status.
Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to query Abis interface status.
and click NE Management > Dynamic Data Management. The BSC Dynamic data
management tab is shown in Figure 3-41.
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2. On the BTS Equipment Management tab, select Abis Interface Time Slot
Managment.
3. On the Abis Interface Time Slot Managment tab, query the time slot usage of Abis
interface.
4. On the Abis Interface Time Slot Managment tab, query the time slot status of Abis
interface, including PCM status, DSP status, and trunk circuit status.
5. If all time slots are idle for a long time, check the signal time slot status.
6. If there is no abnormality, stop checking Abis interface state. If there is abnormality,
perform BSC self-test.
Reference Standard
The time slots are occupied or idle.
communication is normal.
The link is not congested or blocked.
The
The voice time slots are occupied or idle.
1. BSC self-test
a. Make sure that BSC has no problem.
normal status.
c.
Perform self-loop test for these PCMs, and observe the status of SPB/SPB2 and
DTB indicators.
After the self-loop test is performed, if the E1 indicator on SPB/SPB2 and DTB
flashes rapidly, it indicates that no problem exists inside BSC; otherwise, it
indicates that some problem exists inside BSC.

a. Data problem
performed very carefully. The user can compare the ZDB file of the NMS and NE
to find the data problem.
b. Hardware problem
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with the configured serial number.
3. External lines
Check external connections to ensure they are correct.
3.2.10 Checking Boards Active-Standby Status

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Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to check the boards active/standby status.
1. In the Dynamic Data Management tab, select and double-click the rack where the
board is located. The rack view appears on the right, as shown in Figure 3-42.
Figure 3-42 Checking Boards Active/Standby Status
2. Check the color of the board in the rack view. As shown in the Legend tab in Figure
3-42, green represents that the board is active while blue represents that the board is
standby.
Reference Standard
For details of the active and standby status of all boards, refer to the Legend tab on the
right side of rack view.
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1. Check the active/standby status indicator on the board to ensure that it is consistent
with that displayed on the NM interface.
2. If the active/standby status of all boards is unknown, check the communication link
between the NMS and NE. For operation details, refer to Checking NE-NMS Communication Link.
3. If the active/standby status of some boards is unknown, enter Fault Management to
view alarm details. For operation details, refer to Querying BSCs Current Alarms.
3.2.11 Querying BSC Operation Log

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The operation log of BSC records the BSC operation details, which is often used to locate
the fault. Browsing and saving the operation log every day helps to find the abnormality in
system running and operation.
Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to query the operation log of BSC.
and click Query NE Log > Operation Log in the pop-up menu, as shown in Figure
3-43.
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Figure 3-43 Entering Log Management
2. In the Query Operation Log dialog box, user can set query conditions to perform the
query, as shown in Figure 3-44.
Figure 3-44 Query Operation Log Dialog Box
3. The query result of operation log is shown in Figure 3-45.
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Figure 3-45 Operation Log Query Result
4. Double-click an operation log to view the operation log details.
Reference Standard
The operation log does not contain any unknown data configuration operation and resetting
operation, and the log information is normal.
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is correct and who performs the operation.
If the operation log contains the following maintenance operations, find out the reason
why they are included in the log:
Resetting board
Board changeover
Blocking link
Deactivating No. 7 link
Disabling signaling point and subsystem
Port loopback
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3.2.12 Checking Alarm Box

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Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to check the alarm box:
1. In the Fault Management tab, click Setting > Alarm Box Setting and check whether
the link between the alarm box and the server is established.
2. Query the past 24-hour history alarms of BSC to see whether the alarm box has any
alarm. For operation details, refer to Querying BSCs Past 24-Hour History Alarms.
3. Check whether the critical alarm that satisfies the reporting conditions can be correctly
sounded and displayed on the alarm box.
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The alarm level indicated by the alarm indicator is consistent with the current alarm
level displayed in Fault Management.
The suppressed alarm is not displayed on the alarm box.
1. If the alarm box has alarm, enter Fault Management at client to check the alarm
details. For operation details, refer to Querying BSCs Past 24-Hour History Alarms.
2. Check the cable connection and connectors between the alarm box and NM server and
ensure that they are normal. Check whether the HUB and the switch is power-down
and ensure that they work normally.
3. Check the alarm box configuration to ensure that the configuration is correct.
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Chapter 4
Weekly Maintenance
Table of Contents
Cleaning Equipment ...................................................................................................4-1
Checking BSC Clock Status .......................................................................................4-1
Checking OMP/OMP2/CMP/CMP2...........................................................................4-16
Querying BSC Alarms Real-Time Statistics ..............................................................4-17
Analyzing History Alarms of the Past Week ..............................................................4-18
Analyzing Performance Indices ................................................................................4-20
Checking Server Running Status..............................................................................4-21
Checking Occupied Space of Database at NM Server..............................................4-23
Configuration Data Backup.......................................................................................4-24
Virus Scanning .........................................................................................................4-27
4.1 Cleaning Equipment

Operation Guide
In the equipment room, check the equipment and ensure that there is no cobweb or dust.
Reference Standard
The equipment should be clean and tidy.
Clean the equipment in time, especially the dust-proof plug-in box.
4.2 Checking BSC Clock Status

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Perform the following steps to check BSC clock status.
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1. Check the status of CLKG/ICM panel indicators, and make sure that external
connections of the CLKG/ICMs rear board are normal.
2. Enter Fault Management to check whether there is any clock alarm. For operation
details, refer to Querying BSCs Current Alarms.
3. Check whether the system clock of boards is normal and whether the clock data of the
NE is consistent with that of the NMS.
Reference Standard
ZXG10 iBSC has three types of clock generator boards:
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CLKG (ICM)
ICM
Table 4-1 describes CLKG (CLKG) board panel indicators.

Table 4-1 Indicators On CLKG (CLKG) Panel
Name
Color
Meaning
Description
RUN
Green
Running indicator
Refer to Table 4-4.
ALM
Red
Alarm indicator
Refer to Table 4-4.
ENUM
Yellow
Board extraction
ON: Indicates that
indicator
the micro switch is

turned on; the board
is not inserted to
the correct position,
software version is not
downloaded.
Flashing at 5 Hz:
Indicates the micro
switch alarm; during
the boards running, the
micro switch is turned
on and has alarm.
Flashing at 1 Hz:
Indicates that the board
can be extracted;
during the boards
running, the micro
switch is turned on,
the board, which is
standby or does not
use resource, can be
extracted.
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Name
Color
Meaning
Description
OFF: Indicates that the
micro switch is normal.
ACT
Green
Active/standby
ON: Indicates that the
indicator
board is active.
board is standby.
CATCH
Green
Catching indicator

board is in the catching
status (i.e. it has
reference), and is not
locked.
TRACE
Green
Tracing indicator
ON: Indicates that

the board is in the
tracing status (i.e. it
has reference), and is
locked.
KEEP
Green
Keeping indicator

board is locked, but
then the reference is
lost.
FREE
Green
Free running indicator

board is not locked and
has no reference, and
the board is the status
of free running.
2 Mbps1
Green
Reference indicator
This indicator is used

to indicate the clock
reference selected by
the CLKG board.
selected reference is
the first 2 Mbps clock
reference transmitted
in the form of HDB3
coding, which is
provided by BITS
equipment.
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Name
Color
Meaning
Description
2 Mbps2
Green
Reference indicator

the CLKG board.
selected reference
is the second 2
Mbps clock reference
transmitted in the form
of HDB3 coding, which
is provided by BITS
equipment.
2 MHz1
Green
Reference indicator

the CLKG board.
the first 2 MHz clock
in the form of TTL
difference, which is
provided by BITS
equipment.
2 MHz2
Green
Reference indicator

the CLKG board.
the second 2 MHz clock
in the form of TTL
difference, which is
provided by BITS
equipment.
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Name
Color
Meaning
Description
8 K1
Green
Reference indicator

the CLKG board.
the line 8K reference
provided by board such
as DTB and APBE.
8 K2
Green
Reference indicator

the CLKG board.
the 8K clock reference
provided by GPS
board.
8 K3
Green
Reference indicator

the CLKG board.
the 8K clock reference
provided by UIMU or
UIMC.
NULL
Green
Reference indicator

the CLKG board.
ON: Indicates that there
is no available external
reference, and the
system is in the status
of free oscillating.
QUTD
Red
Reference
ON: Indicates the
deterioration indicator
currently selected
reference deterioration.
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Name
Color
Meaning
Description
MANI
Green
Allow-manual-
ON: Indicates that
reference-selection
the reference can be
indicator
selected manually.
reference can not be
selected manually.
Table 4-2 describes CLKG (ICM) board panel indicators.

Table 4-2 CLKG (ICM) Board Panel Indicators
Indicator Name
Color
Meaning
Description
RUN
Green
Run indicator
Refer to Table 4-4.
ALM
Red
Alarm indicator
Refer to Table 4-4.
ENUM
Yellow
Board extraction
ON: Indicates that
Indicator
the micro switch is

is not inserted to
downloaded.
Flashing at 5 Hz:
Indicates the micro
on and has alarm.
Flashing at 1 Hz:
can be extracted;
during the boards
running, the micro
the board, which is
standby or does not
extracted.
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Indicator Name
Color
Meaning
Description
ACT
Green
Active/ standby
ON: Indicates the board
indicator
is active
OFF: Indicates the
board is standby
Bps1
Green
Reference indicator
Indicates the clock

reference CLKG (ICM)
board selects
ON: Indicates CLKG
(ICM) selects the first 2
provided by BITS
equipment, which is
transmitted in HDB3
coding form
Bps2
Green
Reference indicator
Indicates the clock

board selects
ON: Indicates CLKG
(ICM) selects the
second 2 Mbps clock
reference provided by
BITS equipment, which
is transmitted in HDB3
coding form
Hz1
Green
Reference indicator
Indicates the clock

board selects
ON: Indicates CLKG
(ICM) selects the first
2 MHz clock reference
provided by BITS
equipment, which is
transmitted in TTL
differential form
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Indicator Name
Color
Meaning
Description
Hz2
Green
Reference indicator
Indicates the clock

board selects
ON: Indicates CLKG
(ICM) selects the
second 2 MHz clock
reference provided by
BITS equipment, which
is transmitted in TTL
differential form
8K1
Green
Reference indicator

clock reference is a 8
kHz clock reference
extracted from line
8K2
Green
Reference indicator

kHz clock reference
provided by external
GSMBSS-GPS
8K3
Green
Reference indicator
ON: Indicates that

the clock reference
is a 8 kHz clock
reference sent by
UIMU/GUIM/GUIM2 or
UIMC
8K4
Green
Reference indicator

kHz clock reference
provided by the boards
NULL
Green
Reference indicator
ON: Indicates that no

external reference is
available and system is
in free oscillating status
QUTD
Red
Reference
ON: Indicates the
selected reference has

deteriorated
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Indicator Name
Color
Meaning
Description
CATCH
Green
Catch indicator

board is currently in
catch status, that is,
a reference has been
found but has not been
locked onto
TRACE
Green
Trace indicator

trace status, that is,
found and locked onto
KEEP
Green
Hold indicator

reference has been lost
after being locked onto
FREE
Green
Free indicator

board has no reference,
and is in free running
status
MANI
Green
Manual selection
ON: Indicates that
indicator

selected manually
selected manually
Table 4-3 describes ICM board panel indicators.

Table 4-3 ICM Board Panel Indicators
Indicator Name
Color
Meaning
Description
RUN
Green
Run indicator
Refer to Table 4-4.
ALM
Red
Alarm indicator
Refer to Table 4-4
ENUM
Yellow
Board extraction
ON: Indicates that
Indicator
the micro switch is

is not inserted to
downloaded.
Flashing at 5 Hz:
Indicates the micro
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Indicator Name
Color
Meaning
Description
on and has alarm.
Flashing at 1 Hz:
can be extracted;
during the boards
running, the micro
the board, which is
standby or does not
extracted.
ACT
Green
Active/ standby
ON: Indicates the board
indicator
is active
OFF: Indicates the
board is standby
Bps1
Green
Reference indicator
Indicates the clock

reference ICM board
selects
ON: Indicates ICM
selects the first 2
provided by equipment,
which is transmitted in
coding form
Bps2
Green
Reference indicator
Indicates the clock

reference ICM board
selects
ON: Indicates ICM
selects the second 2
provided by BITS
equipment, which is
transmitted in HDB3
coding form
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Indicator Name
Color
Meaning
Description
Hz1
Green
Reference indicator
Indicates the clock

reference ICM board
selects
ON: Indicates ICM
selects the first 2
MHz clock reference
provided by BITS
equipment, which is
transmitted in TTL
differential form
Hz2
Green
Reference indicator
Indicates the clock

reference ICM board
selects
ON: Indicates ICM
selects the second 2
MHz clock reference
provided by BITS
equipment, which
is transmitted in
differential form
8K1
Green
Reference indicator

kHz clock reference
extracted from line
8K2
Green
Reference indicator

kHz clock reference
provided by external
GPS
8K3
Green
Reference indicator

kHz clock reference
sent by GUIM/GUIM2
or UIMC
8K4
Green
Reference indicator
ON: indicates that the

kHz clock reference
provided by the boards
GPS
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Indicator Name
Color
Meaning
Description
NULL
Green
Reference indicator
ON: Indicates that no

external reference is
available and system is
in free oscillating status
QUTD
Red
Reference
ON: Indicates the
selected reference has

deteriorated
CATCH
Green
Catch indicator

catch status, that is,
found but has not been
locked onto
TRACE
Green
Trace indicator

trace status, that is,
found and locked onto
KEEP
Green
Hold indicator

reference has been lost
after being locked onto
FREE
Green
Free indicator

board has no reference,
and is in free running
status
MANI
Green
Manual selection
ON: Indicates that
indicator

selected manually
selected manually
SCS
Green
System clock reference
Always ON: Indicates
indicator
that the system clock is

normal
Always OFF: Indicates
that the 16CHIP Phase
Locked Loop (PLL)
loses lock
Flashing very quickly:
Indicates that the
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Indicator Name
Color
Meaning
Description
output 16CHIP signal
is abnormal
Flashing very slowly:
Indicates that the
output PP2S signal is
abnormal
CCS
Green
Circuit clock reference
indicator
that the circuit clock

12.8 M is locked
normally
that the circuit clock
12.8 M PLL loses lock
ANT
Green
Antenna status
indicator
that antenna feeder is

normal
that antenna feeder
and satellite are normal
and being initialized
Flashing at 1 Hz (slow):
Indicates that antenna
feeder is broken
Flashing at 2 Hz (fast):
Indicates that antenna
feeder is normal but
can not receive satellite
signal
Flashing at 0.5 Hz
(very slow): Indicates
that antenna is
short-circuited
Flashing at 5 Hz (very
fast): Indicates that no
message is received
during initialization
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Indicator Name
Color
Meaning
Description
TYP
Green/Yellow
Mode indicator
Always OFF (black):

GPS single-mode
receiver
Always ON (green):
GPS/GONOLASS
dual-mode receiver
Always ON (yellow):
GPS/GONOLASS/Triones timed three-mode
receiver
The RUN indicator and ALM indicator are combined to indicate various status of the board.
Table 4-4 describes the meaning of various combinations of RUN and ALM.
Table 4-4 Meanings Of RUN/ALM Indicator Combinations
Status
RUN Status
ALM Status
Meaning
Normal running
Periodically flashing at
Always OFF
Normal running
Always OFF
Version being
1 Hz
Version download
5 Hz
downloaded
Version download fails:
1 Hz
5 Hz
the boards version is

inconsistent with the
configuration.
Always ON
Always OFF
RELEASE version
indicates that the
version download
succeeds and the
version is being started.
Self-test failure
Always OFF
Boards self-test failure.
5 Hz
Always OFF
Operation support
2 Hz
system startup failure.
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Status
RUN Status
ALM Status
Meaning
Fault alarm during the

running process
Logical address
5 Hz
5 Hz
obtaining failure.
Basic process
5 Hz
2 Hz
power-on failure or
timeout.
Core data area
5 Hz
1 Hz
initialization.
Version and hardware
5 Hz
0.5 Hz
are inconsistent with

the configuration.
Media plane
2 Hz
5 Hz
communication is
disconnected.
HW is disconnected.
2 Hz
2 Hz
Link break with
1 Hz
2 Hz
OMP/OMP2.
Active/standby
1 Hz
1 Hz
changeover is being
performed.
Always ON
Hardware clock is lost.
1 Hz
1. Check whether the TRACE indicator is ON and decide whether the CLKG/ICM board
is in the tracing status.
2. Check the external clock cables of the rear board of CLKG/ICM and ensure that the
connection is normal.
CLKG/ICM gets the clock from A-interface. Check connections at the clock input
interface of the rear board RCKG1 and ensure that they are consistent with the
configuration data. Check the connections and connectors and ensure that they are
normal.
3. Perform CLKG/ICM active/standby changeover.
4. Replace the other external clock reference or reset the corresponding A-interface
PCM.
5. Replace the board.
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4.3 Checking OMP/OMP2/CMP/CMP2

Prerequisite
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Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to check OMP/OMP2/CMP/CMP2.
1. Check whether the link between the NMS and the NE is established successfully, and
check whether the active/standby status of OMP/OMP2/CMP/CMP2 is normal.
2. Enter Dynamic Data Management and open the BSC rack view. Right-click
OMP/OMP2 or CMP/CMP2 and click CPU1 or CPU2 in the pop-up menu, and click
Query CPU occupation rate in the pop-up menu. The CPU occupancy is displayed
in the Operation Result dialog box.
3. Check whether OMP/OMP2/CMP/CMP2 has any abnormal alarm.
4. Obtain the equipment printing file to check whether Exc_Omp.txt file and Exc_pp.
txt file are updated.
a. Execute the ftp command at OMM to connect OMP/OMP2. Both the user name
and the password are zte, and the specified port is 21.
b. Execute the cd/DOC0 command to enter the DATA0 directory.
c.
Execute the get command to get Exc_Omp.txt file and Exc_pp.txt file.
d. Download the file to OMM server, then use ftp tool (such as CUTEFTP) to transmit
the file to client.
Reference Standard
The link between the NMS and the NE is established successfully. There is no abnormal
alarm. It is recommended that CPU occupancy is not larger than 80%. Neither Exc_Omp
.txt file nor Exc_pp.txt file has newly added information about abnormal resetting.
Perform the following operations to handle abnormalities:
1. If the boards CPU occupancy is too large, check whether there is any traffic peak. If
CPU occupancy exceeds 95%, unplug some LAPD boards to reduce the traffic.
2. Enter Fault Management at client to view alarms. For operation details, refer to
Querying BSCs Current Alarms.
3. If the boards active/standby status is unknown, check the the link between the NMS
and NE. Ensure that the link is normal. Check connections and connectors between
the NMS server, NE, and OMP/OMP2 (or CMP/CMP2), and ensure that they are
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4.
5.
6.
7.
normal. Check whether the HUB and the switch is power-down, and ensure that they
work normally.
Check the data and version configuration of OMP/OMP2 (or CMP/CMP2) on the NMS
and NE, and ensure that the configurations on the NMS and NE are consistent.
Perform OMP/OMP2 or CMP/CMP2 active/standby changeover.
Reset OMP/OMP2 or CMP/CMP2.
Unplug and plug OMP/OMP2 or CMP/CMP2 and ensure that the board is plugged in
properly. If problem still exists, replace the board.
4.4 Querying BSC Alarms Real-Time Statistics

Prerequisite
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Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to query the real-time statistics of BSC alarms.
1. Enter Fault Management, right-click the NE to be checked. Select Show current
alarms > Show all current alarms in the pop-up menu, as shown in Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1 Selecting Show All Current Alarms
2. Click
in the toolbar to pop up the Save dialog box, as shown in Figure 4-2.
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Figure 4-2 Saving Realtime Statistics Alarm
3. In the Save dialog box, select the saving path and click Save, as shown in Figure 4-2.
Reference Standard
Real-time alarms of BSC are saved successfully.
4.5 Analyzing History Alarms of the Past Week

Prerequisite
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Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to analyze history alarms of the past week.
1. Enter Fault Management and click Query > History Alarm Statistics.
2. Report Management tab appears, as shown in Figure 4-3.
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Figure 4-3 Report Management Tab
3. Create a new report template and then double-click the new template, or double-click
an existing template. The report parameter input interface pops up, as shown in Figure
4-4.
Figure 4-4 Report Parameter Input Interface
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4. In the Parameter Input Box Statistics Frequency By Alarm Code dialog box, as
shown in Figure 4-4, select appropriate parameters, set Happen Time to be the past
week, and click OK.
5. The statistics result is generated automatically, as shown inFigure 4-5.
Figure 4-5 Alarm Statistics Result
Analyze history alarms according to actual requirements.
4.6 Analyzing Performance Indices

Prerequisite
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Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to analyze performance indices:
1. Enter Performance Management, and establish the performance statistics
measurement task.
2. Perform the measurement task. There are two types of measurement tasks.
l KPI data statistics
KPI data are reported to the NMS from the NE. Operators do not need to do any
setting.
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Check the collected performance measurement data, and terminate unnecessary

performance measurement tasks.
3. Implement the performance data query, and the query time is the past week.
4. Export the data. Select appropriate export options and save the performance data
query result.
Reference Standard
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KPI data can be reported to the NMS. For details of KPI performance data, refer to
ZXG10 iBSC (V6.20.71) Base Station Controller KPI Reference.
Performance measurement data can be reported correctly. For details of performance
counters, refer to ZXG10 iBSC (V6.20.71) Base Station Controller Performance
Counter Reference.
The performance statistics result can be generated into report, and all indices in the
report are normal.
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Check and ensure that the data configuration is correct.

Check and ensure that the hardware is not faulty.
4.7 Checking Server Running Status

Prerequisite
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Perform the following steps to check the server running status:
1. Click View > System Management, to enter System Management.
2. In the System Management tab, select Self Office:OMC node and click
ApplicationServer > Server Performance, as shown in Figure 4-6.
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Figure 4-6 Querying Server Performance
3. The server performance query interface pops up, as shown in Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7 Server Performance Query Interface
Reference Standard
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For WINDOWS, the usage of system directory C:\ on the hard disk can not be
100%.
For SOLARIS, the usage of directory / and /export/home can not be
100%.
For LINUX, the usage of all directories can not be 100%.
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CPU usage and RAM usage can not be 100% for a long time.
Clear unnecessary files such as log files, redundant backup data, or software.
4.8 Checking Occupied Space of Database at NM

Server
Prerequisite
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Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to check the occupied space of database at NM server.
1. Click View > System Management to enter System Management.
2. In the System Management tab, log in the database.
3. Select the Oracle node, and click DatabaseServer > View Database Resources , as
shown in Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-8 View Database Resources
4. View Database Resources dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure 4-9.
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Figure 4-9 View Database Resources Dialog Box
5. In View Database Resources dialog box, pay attention to the following table spaces
and calculate the percentage of remaining space of each table space:
l Table space that begins with MINOS_RNS_PM, such as MINOS_RNS_PM,
MINOS_RNS_PM_DAY, and MINOS_RNS_PM_HUR.
l UEP
l UEP_CAF_FM
Note:
There might be two or more table spaces that have the same name.
For each table space, the percentage of remaining space = the remaining space / the
allocated space.
Reference Standard
The percentage of remaining space of each table space can not be lower than 20%.
Notify the local ZTE office to expand the database table space.
4.9 Configuration Data Backup

Prerequisite
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Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to implement configuration data backup.
1. Enter Configuration Management and log in the database.
2. Perform configuration data backup.
Note:
Configuration data backup can be performed manually or automatically.
Manual backup
a. Click Management > Data Management > Data Backup, as shown in Figure
4-10.
Figure 4-10 Selecting Data Backup
b. Data Backup dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure 4-11.
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Figure 4-11 Data Backup Dialog Box
c.
Set Storage path and select the Network Element (NE) to backup from the
tree in the Select managed elements to backup area, and click OK, as
shown in Figure 4-11.
d. Data Backup Result dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure 4-12.
Figure 4-12 Data Backup Result Dialog Box
Automatic backup
By default, the system automatically performs backup for OMM configuration data
every day.
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The backup configuration data is saved in the following path: OMM server/hom
e/gomcr/ums-svr/backup/sysmanager/cm
Reference Standard
Configuration data backup is performed successfully.
4.10 Virus Scanning

Prerequisite
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Virus scanning is mainly performed at client. If SBCX/SBCX2 adopts WINDOWS/LINUX
operating system, virus protection must be implemented.
Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to implement virus scanning:
1. Make sure that the automatic update function of the antivirus software is enabled, or
update the virus library periodically.
2. Make sure to customize the periodical virus-scanning task and real-time virus
monitoring task.
Reference Standard
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The periodical virus-scanning task and real-time virus monitoring task are performed
normally.
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Chapter 5
Monthly Maintenance
Table of Contents
Checking Board Software Version ..............................................................................5-1
Checking Clock Synchronization ................................................................................5-4
Checking Automatic Backup Clearing Function of Database ......................................5-5
Updating Operating System Patch..............................................................................5-6
Checking Optical Interface Protective Cap..................................................................5-6
5.1 Checking Board Software Version

Prerequisite
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Perform the following steps to check software version of the board.
and click NE Management > Software Version Management.
2. In the Software Version Management tab, double-click the BSC rack node in the
left Configuration Resource Tree. BSC rack tab appears on the right. Right-click
the board of which the software version is to be checked, and click Software version
query (BSC) in the pop-up menu, as shown in Figure 5-1.
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Figure 5-1 Querying Software Version Of Board
3. Appointed Board Running Version Query dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure
5-2.
Figure 5-2 Appointed Board Running Version Query Dialog Box
4. Double-click the BSC software management node in the left Configuration

Resource Tree, and select BSC general software tab on the right to view the
information of BSC general software, as shown in Figure 5-3.
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Figure 5-3 Board Database Version Information
5. Select the BSC specific software tab to view the information of some specific software
version.
6. compare the boards database version information and the boards running version
information.
Note:
The process of checking the site software version and database configuration version
is similar to that of BSC. Double-click relevant site rack node and site software
management node in the Configuration Resource Tree to view the corresponding
information.
Reference Standard
None
Upgrade the software if the following two cases are encountered:
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The sites running software version is inconsistent with the database configuration
information.
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5.2 Checking Clock Synchronization

Prerequisite
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Perform the following steps to check whether the clock is synchronized.
1. Check the Clock check setting of each shelf and ensure that the Clock check drop
down menu is set to Yes for UIM/GUIM/GUIM2 board in each shelf, as shown in Figure
5-4.
Figure 5-4 Setting Clock Check Property
2. Check A-interface configuration of SPB /SPB2/DTB/SDTB/SDTB2. Check input

cables of the clock board and make the external standard clock extracted by
SPB/SPB2/DTB/SDTB/SDTB2 reach the clock board.
Reference Standard
The TRACE indicator on the active CLKG/ICM board panel is ON and green.
Perform the following operations to handle abnormalities:
1. Check indicators on the CLKG/ICM board panel to decide the running status of
CLKG/ICM. If the FREE indicator is green and ON, it indicates that the board is in free
oscillating status and it is required to reset the corresponding A-interface E1 circuit.
2. Check and ensure that the external cable connections of the CLKG/ICMs rear board
RCKG1 and RCKG2 are normal.
3. Perform CLKG/ICM active/standby changeover and check the board working status.
4. Replace the CLKG/ICM board if the board is faulty.
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5.3 Checking Automatic Backup Clearing Function of

Database
Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to check the automatic backup clearing function of database.
1. Check the configuration management backup files under /home/gomcr/ums-svr/
backup/sysmanager/cm at the OMM server and ensure that there is no backlog of
files.
2. Check the fault management backup files under /export/home/omc/ums-svr/ba
ckup/sysmanager/fm at the server and ensure that there is no backlog of files.
3. Check the performance management backup files under /export/home/omc/ums
-svr/backup/sysmanager/pm at the server and ensure that there is no backlog of
files.
4. Check the log management backup files under /export/home/omc/ums-svr/bac
kup/sysmanager/log at the server and ensure that there is no backlog of files.
5. Check the performance configuration management backup files under /export/hom
e/omc/ums-svr/backup/sysmanager/ueppm at the server and ensure that there
is no backlog of files.
Reference Standard
There is no backlog of backup files.
If backup files are not deleted in time, then perform the following operations to delete
backup files periodically:
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Click DatabaseServer > Table Collection Operations, as shown in Figure 5-5, to

set the backup file to be deleted periodically.
Figure 5-5 Table Collection Operations
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5.4 Updating Operating System Patch

The operating system patch upgrade includes:
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Upgrading NetNumen U31 clients patch
Operation Guide
ZTE Corporation issues technical notice periodically. Upgrade the operating system patch
with the aid of local ZTE office.
5.5 Checking Optical Interface Protective Cap

Operation Guide
Check the idle optical interface of the board and ensure that it has the protective cap.
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Chapter 6
Quarterly Maintenance
Table of Contents
Checking Power Supply .............................................................................................6-1
Checking Cable Connections .....................................................................................6-1
Checking Fan Plug-in Box Working Condition.............................................................6-2
Checking Anti-Static Wrist Strap.................................................................................6-3
Checking Spare Materials and Parts ..........................................................................6-3
Checking Grounding Conditions .................................................................................6-3
Cleaning Air Filter.......................................................................................................6-4
6.1 Checking Power Supply

Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to check the power supply:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Check and ensure that the AC power of server and client is normal.
Check and ensure that the -48 V power supply of rack equipment is normal.
Check and ensure that the standby battery (if there is any) is normal.
Check the batteries and ensure that there is no leaking liquid, and make sure that the
cable connections are reliable.
5. Keep the batteries clean. For long-term storage, charge the battery periodically.
Reference Standard
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The power supply for the server, the client, and BSC rack is normal. There is no power
alarm.
The power cable is not old.
There is no corrosion at the connection point.
6.2 Checking Cable Connections

Table 6-1 describes the types of ZXG10 iBSC cables.
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Table 6-1 ZXG10 iBSC Cable Types

Category
Type
BSC internal cables
Clock cable
Control-plane interconnection cable
User-plane interconnection cable
PD485 cable and fan monitoring cable
Power supply system cable
Grounding system cable
BSC external cables
Monitoring system cable

Transmission system cable
Power system cable
Grounding system cable
NM Ethernet cable
Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to check cable connections.
1. Check and ensure that the cable layout (such as power cable, grounding cable,
transmission cable, and jumper) is clean and tidy. Make sure that the label is stuck
on the cable firmly.
2. Make sure that the cable connections are correct.
If the cable label falls off, stick the label to the cable in time. The equipment name (ID) and
detailed interface position should be marked on the label as: Rack number Shelf number
Board number Interface number, or, Equipment name (ID) Interface number.
6.3 Checking Fan Plug-in Box Working Condition

The fan plug-in box monitors and performs automatic rate adjustment, forming a closed
wind channel through which wind comes in from the bottom and goes out from the top in
the cabinet. The fan plug-in box cools the equipment with wind flow.
Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to check the running conditions of fan plug-in box.
1. Check whether there is any fan plug-in box alarm.
2. Check the running condition of each fan in the fan system and ensure that there is no
abnormality such as abnormal sound or the vane touching the cabinet.
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3. Clean the fan system periodically.
Reference Standard
The fan plug-in box has no alarm and all fans work normally.
If abnormality is found in the fan, replace the faulty fan. For operation details, refer to
ZXG10 iBSC Base Station Controller Installation Manual.
6.4 Checking Anti-Static Wrist Strap

In dry environment, the static electricity accumulated in human body might cause
high-voltage static electricity. If the operator touches the electronic devices with static
electricity in the body, the device might be damaged. Wearing the anti-static wrist strap
can discharge the static electricity in human body and avoid device damage. Therefore,
the operator must wear the anti-static wrist strap before touching the equipment, and
holding the board, circuit board, or IC chip. The other end of the anti-static wrist strap
must be well grounded.
Operation Guide
Check the anti-static wrist strap of each rack and make sure that they are installed in correct
positions and have good contact.
6.5 Checking Spare Materials and Parts

Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to check the spare materials and parts:
1. Check the spare materials and parts with the list of spare materials and parts.
2. For common spare materials and parts, supplement them in time if they are used up.
Reference Standard
The spare materials and parts are sufficient and not damaged.
6.6 Checking Grounding Conditions

Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to check grounding conditions:
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1. Check various grounding cables (PGND, -48 VGND), user grounding-connector-bar

connections, and DDF grounding cables, and ensure that they are safe and reliable.
2. Use the grounding resistance tester to measure the grounding resistance and record
the value.
Reference Standard
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All connections are safe and reliable, and there is no corrosion at the connection point.
The grounding cable is not old.
The grounding connector bar has no corrosion. The corrosion protection is performed
appropriately.
The joint grounding resistance is less than 1 .
1. Check the grounding connector bar and ensure that it is normal.
2. Check the grounding cable. If it is old, replace the grounding cable.
3. Check the connector. If it has corrosion, remove the corrosion. If the corrosion is
critical, replace the relevant part.
4. Measure the joint grounding resistance and ensure that it is less than 1 .
6.7 Cleaning Air Filter

The air filter must be cleaned periodically, usually once a month or once a quarter,
according to the equipment room environment conditions.
There are two types of air filters:
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The air filter which is added to the air intake at the rack bottom: it uses ABS plastic as
the frame, with nylon net inside. The air filter is flexible.
The door air filter: it uses metal as the frame, with polyurethane second foaming
plastic inside.
Both types of air filters can be reused after cleaning, and are easy for installation and
disassembling.
Operation Guide
Perform the following steps to clean the air filter.
1. Remove the fixing screws of the dust-proof plug-in box on the rack and then pull the
dust-proof plug-in box out of the rack, as shown in Figure 6-1.
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Figure 6-1 Pulling Dust-Proof Plug-In Box Out Of Rack
2. Disassemble the dust-proof plug-in box and take out the air filter.
3. Clean the air filter with lukewarm water (less than 40 C) and dry it.
4. Install the air filter into the dust-proof plug-in box.
Note:
The air filter installation is the reverse of the process of taking the air filter out.
The air filter must be dried before being installed into the dust-proof plug-in box.
5. Install the dust-proof plug-in box into the rack.
Note:
The dust-proof plug-in box installation is the reverse of the process of taking the
dust-proof plug-in box out.
6. For the door air filter, the cleaning process is similar to that of the air filter inside the
dust-proof plug-in box.
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Chapter 7
Routine Maintenance Data

Records
Table of Contents
Daily Maintenance Record .........................................................................................7-1
Weekly Maintenance Record......................................................................................7-3
Monthly Maintenance Record .....................................................................................7-4
Quarterly Maintenance Record...................................................................................7-5
Replacement Record..................................................................................................7-7
7.1 Daily Maintenance Record

Table 7-1 shows the daily maintenance record form.
Table 7-1 Daily Maintenance Record
Maintenance date: ______(Day)______(Month)______(Year)
Maintenance period:
Duty shifted from:
Duty shifted to:
From ___ to ___

Equip-
Equipment Number
ment
Name
Category
Check Item
Check Result
Envi-
Environment alarm of the equipment
Normal
ronment
room
Remarks
Abnormal
check
Temperature in the equipment room
Normal
Abnormal
Humidity in the equipment room
Normal
Abnormal
Burglarproof-net, doors, and

windows of the equipment room
Cabinet door
Normal
Abnormal
Normal
Abnormal
Cleanness of the equipment room
Normal
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Abnormal
BSC
Board indicator status
Normal
running
Abnormal
status
check
Communication link between the

NMS and NE
Normal
Abnormal
Current alarms of BSC
Number of current alarms:
The past 24-hour history alarms of
Number of history alarms:
BSC
The past 24-hour notifications of
Number of notifications:
BSC
KPIs of BSC
Normal
Abnormal
A-interface status
Normal
Abnormal
Gb interface status
Normal
Abnormal
Board active/standby status
Normal
Abnormal
Normal
BSCs operation log
Abnormal
iBSC
Alarm content
Alarm occurrence time
Alarm end time
Index value
Index reference value
Remarks
Remarks
alarm
record
1
2
3
Index
name
Work shift content:
Monitor review:
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7.2 Weekly Maintenance Record

Table 7-2 shows the weekly maintenance record form.
Table 7-2 Weekly Maintenance Record
Maintenance date: ______(Time)______(Day-
Maintenance Personnel:
)______(Month)______(Year)
Equipment
Equipment Number
Name
Category
Check Item
Check Result
Environ-ment
Equipment cleaning is
Normal
check
completed
BSC running
BSCs clock status
Remarks
Abnormal
Normal
status check
Abnormal
OMP/OMP2/CMP/CMP2 status
Normal
Abnormal
NM server
Real-time alarm statistics
Number of current alarms:
One-week alarm statistics
Number of history alarms:
Virus protection
Normal
maintenance
Abnormal
Server running status
Normal
Abnormal
Occupied space of database at

NM server
Normal
Abnormal
Configuration data backup
Normal
Abnormal
Client
Virus protection
Normal
maintenance
Performance
Abnormal
KPI data statistics
Normal
statistics
Abnormal
Performance measurement
statistics
Abnormal
Generating weekly performance

report
Other check
Normal
Normal
Abnormal
Updating virus library at client
Yes
No
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Maintenance date: ______(Time)______(Day-
)______(Month)______(Year)
iBSC alarm
Alarm content
record
Alarm end
Remarks
time
1
2
3
4
One-week
Alarm content
alarm records
Alarm end
Remarks
time
1
2
3
4
Monitor review:
7.3 Monthly Maintenance Record

Table 7-3 shows the monthly maintenance record form.
Table 7-3 Monthly Maintenance Record
Maintenance date:
______(Time)______(Day)___
___(Month)______(Year)
Check Item
Check Result
Boards software version
Normal
Remarks
Abnormal
NMS and NE clock consistency
Normal
Abnormal
Automatic backup clearing

function of database
Normal
Abnormal
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Maintenance date:
______(Time)______(Day)___
Updating operating system
patch
Protective cap of boards optical
interface
Modification record
Normal
Abnormal
Normal
Abnormal
Modification reason
Approved by
Remaining problems:
Monitor review:
7.4 Quarterly Maintenance Record

Table 7-4 shows the Quarterly maintenance record form.
Table 7-4 Quarterly Maintenance Record
Maintenance date:
______(Time)______(Day)___
Check Item
Check Result
Power supply
Normal
Remarks
Abnormal
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Maintenance date:
______(Time)______(Day)___
Cable connections
Normal
Abnormal
Running conditions of fan

plug-in box
Anti-static wrist strap
Normal
Abnormal
Normal
Abnormal
Spare materials and parts
Normal
Abnormal
Grounding conditions
Normal
Abnormal
Cleaning air filter
Normal
Abnormal
Modification record
Modification reason
Approved by
Remaining problems:
Monitor review:
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Table 7-5 shows the replacement record form.
Table 7-5 Replacement Record
Equipment Name
Board
Name
Slot
Equipment Number
Old
New
Replace-
Replace-
Replaced
Version
Version
ment Rea-
ment Date
by
Remarks
son
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Figures
Figure 3-1 Front Panel Of Power Distribution Plug-In Box ......................................... 3-2
Figure 3-2 Querying Current Alarms ......................................................................... 3-8
Figure 3-3 Current Alarm Query Conditions Tab........................................................ 3-8
Figure 3-4 Query Current Alarm Dialog Box .............................................................. 3-9
Figure 3-5 Current Alarm Query Result ................................................................... 3-10
Figure 3-6 Current Alarm Query Condition Dialog Box ............................................ 3-11
Figure 3-7 Created Current Alarm Query Conditions............................................... 3-11
Figure 3-8 Combination Query Of Current Alarms................................................... 3-12
Figure 3-9 Combination Query Result Of Current Alarms........................................ 3-12
Figure 3-10 Selecting Details Menu Item For Current Alarm.................................... 3-13
Figure 3-11 Details Of Current Alarm ...................................................................... 3-13
Figure 3-12 Selecting View History Alarms ............................................................. 3-14
Figure 3-13 History Alarm Query Conditions Tab .................................................... 3-15
Figure 3-14 Query History Alarm Dialog Box........................................................... 3-15
Figure 3-15 Time Options For History Alarms ......................................................... 3-16
Figure 3-16 Setting Happen Time Of History Alarm................................................. 3-17
Figure 3-17 Query Result Of History Alarms ........................................................... 3-18
Figure 3-18 History Alarm Query Condition Dialog Box ........................................... 3-19
Figure 3-19 Created History Alarm Query Conditions.............................................. 3-19
Figure 3-20 COMBINATION QUERY OF HISTORY ALARMS................................. 3-20
Figure 3-21 Combination Query Result Of History Alarms....................................... 3-20
Figure 3-22 Selecting Details Menu Item For History Alarm .................................... 3-21
Figure 3-23 Details Of History Alarm....................................................................... 3-21
Figure 3-24 Selecting View Notifications ................................................................. 3-22
Figure 3-25 Notification Query Conditions Tab ........................................................ 3-22
Figure 3-26 Query Notification Dialog Box .............................................................. 3-23
Figure 3-27 Time Options For Notifications ............................................................. 3-24
Figure 3-28 Query Result Of Notifications ............................................................... 3-25
Figure 3-29 Notification Query Condition Dialog Box............................................... 3-26
Figure 3-30 Created History Notification Query Conditions ..................................... 3-26
Figure 3-31 Combination Query Of History Notifications ......................................... 3-27
Figure 3-32 Combination Query Result Of Notifications .......................................... 3-27
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Figure 3-33 Selecting Details Menu Item For Notification ........................................ 3-28
Figure 3-34 Details Of Notification .......................................................................... 3-28
Figure 3-35 Selecting Performance Data Query...................................................... 3-29
Figure 3-36 Query Dialog Box................................................................................. 3-30
Figure 3-37 Selecting CPUloadMeasurement ......................................................... 3-30
Figure 3-38 SELECTING KPI INDEX ...................................................................... 3-31
Figure 3-39 BSC Dynamic Data Management Tab .................................................. 3-33
Figure 3-42 Checking Boards Active/Standby Status.............................................. 3-38
Figure 3-43 Entering Log Management ................................................................... 3-40
Figure 3-44 Query Operation Log Dialog Box.......................................................... 3-40
Figure 3-45 Operation Log Query Result................................................................. 3-41
Figure 4-1 Selecting Show All Current Alarms......................................................... 4-17
Figure 4-2 Saving Realtime Statistics Alarm ........................................................... 4-18
Figure 4-3 Report Management Tab........................................................................ 4-19
Figure 4-4 Report Parameter Input Interface ........................................................... 4-19
Figure 4-5 Alarm Statistics Result ........................................................................... 4-20
Figure 4-6 Querying Server Performance................................................................ 4-22
Figure 4-7 Server Performance Query Interface...................................................... 4-22
Figure 4-8 View Database Resources ..................................................................... 4-23
Figure 4-9 View Database Resources Dialog Box ................................................... 4-24
Figure 4-10 Selecting Data Backup......................................................................... 4-25
Figure 4-11 Data Backup Dialog Box ...................................................................... 4-26
Figure 4-12 Data Backup Result Dialog Box ........................................................... 4-26
Figure 5-1 Querying Software Version Of Board ....................................................... 5-2
Figure 5-2 Appointed Board Running Version Query Dialog Box ............................... 5-2
Figure 5-3 Board Database Version Information........................................................ 5-3
Figure 5-4 Setting Clock Check Property .................................................................. 5-4
Figure 5-5 Table Collection Operations ..................................................................... 5-5
Figure 6-1 Pulling Dust-Proof Plug-In Box Out Of Rack............................................. 6-5
II
Tables
Table 1-1 Safety Symbols Description....................................................................... 1-1
Table 3-1 Indicators On Power Distribution Plug-In Box ............................................ 3-2
Table 3-2 Referenced KPI Values Of BSC............................................................... 3-31
Table 4-1 Indicators On CLKG (CLKG) Panel............................................................ 4-2
Table 4-2 CLKG (ICM) Board Panel Indicators .......................................................... 4-6
Table 4-3 ICM Board Panel Indicators....................................................................... 4-9
Table 4-4 Meanings Of RUN/ALM Indicator Combinations ...................................... 4-14
Table 6-1 ZXG10 iBSC Cable Types ......................................................................... 6-2
Table 7-1 Daily Maintenance Record......................................................................... 7-1
Table 7-2 Weekly Maintenance Record ..................................................................... 7-3
Table 7-3 Monthly Maintenance Record .................................................................... 7-4
Table 7-4 Quarterly Maintenance Record .................................................................. 7-5
Table 7-5 Replacement Record................................................................................. 7-7
III
Tables
Glossary
AC
- Access Control
APBE
- ATM Process Board Enhanced version
BITS
- Building Integrated Timing Supply
BSC
- Base Station Controller
CLKG
- CLOCK Generator
CMP
- Calling Main Processor
CPU
- Central Processing Unit
DDF
- Digital Distribution Frame
DSP
- Digital Signal Processor
DTB
- Digital Trunk Board
GUIM
- Gigabit Universal Interface Module
HDB3
- High Density Bipolar of order 3
HW
- High speed data Way
IC
- Integrated Circuit
ICM
- Integrated Clock Module
IP
- Internet Protocol
KPI
- Key Performance Indicator
V
LAPD
- Link Access Procedure for D-channel
NE
- Network Element
NM
- Network Management
NMS
- Network Management System
NSVC
- Network Service Virtual Connection
OMM
- Operation & Maintenance Module
OMP
- Operation & Maintenance Processor
PCM
- Pulse Code Modulation
RCKG
- Rear Board of CLKG
SDCCH
- Stand alone Dedicated Control Channel
SDTB
- Sonet Digital Trunk Board
SGSN
- Service GPRS Supporting Node
SPB
- Signaling Processing Board
TCH
- Traffic Channel
TTL
- Transistor To Transistor Logic
UIM
- Universal Interface Module
UIMC
- Universal Interface Module for Control plane (BCTC or BPSN)
UIMU
- Universal Interface Module for User Plane
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Chapter 2 Overview .................................................................................... 2-1

Chapter 3 Daily Maintenance..................................................................... 3-1

Chapter 4 Weekly Maintenance................................................................. 4-1

4.3 Checking OMP/OMP2/CMP/CMP2.................................................................... 4-16

Chapter 5 Monthly Maintenance ............................................................... 5-1

Chapter 6 Quarterly Maintenance ............................................................. 6-1

Chapter 7 Routine Maintenance Data Records........................................ 7-1

About This Manual

What Is in This Manual

Describes the purpose, classifications, and precautions of routine

Chapter 2 Daily Maintenance

Describes maintenance items and relevant methods of daily

Describes maintenance items and relevant methods of weekly

Describes maintenance items and relevant methods of monthly

Describes maintenance items and relevant methods of quarterly

Gives routine maintenance data record forms.

Maintenance Data Records

1.1 Safety Overview

1.2 Safety Symbols

High temperature: Surface is hot and may cause

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No Flammables: No flammable materials can

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1.3 Safety Specifications

Do shut off power supply before connecting or disconnecting a power cable.

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Sticking finger inside a running fan may cause hurt.

Hoisting Heavy Objects

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For daily maintenance, the following items are involved:

Equipment room environment check, which includes:

Checking equipment room environment alarms

Checking equipment room temperature

Checking equipment room humidity

Checking the intactness of burglarproof net, door and window

Checking the cabinet door

Checking equipment room cleanness

BSC running status check

Checking board indicator status

Checking foreground-background communication links

Querying the current alarms of BSC

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Querying the past 24 hours history alarms of BSC

Querying the past 24 hours history notifications of BSC

Querying important BSC performance indices

Checking A-interface status

Checking Gb interface status

Checking active/standby board status

Querying BSC operation log