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BSC Product Description 2 BSC Hardware Configuration

2 BSC Hardware Configuration

About This Chapter

The BSC hardware configuration is classified into local configuration and remote configuration
based on the location of the GTCS. The BSC hardware configuration is also classified into
configuration type A and configuration type B based on the operation and maintenance entity
used.

2.1 Local and Remote Configurations of BSC Subracks

The GTCS adopts local and remote configurations based on the OM channel between the GMPS
and the GTCS.
2.2 BSC Hardware Configuration Type A
This topic describes the hardware configuration of the BSC in which the GBAM is configured
to establish the communications between the BSC and the LMT. The number of BSC cabinets
and subracks varies depending on the location of the GTCS and the capacity requirements of
the BSC.
2.3 BSC Hardware Configuration Type B
This topic describes the hardware configuration of the BSC in which the GOMU is configured
to establish the communications between the BSC and the LMT. The number of BSC cabinets
and subracks varies depending on the location of the GTCS and the capacity requirements of
the BSC.

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2.1 Local and Remote Configurations of BSC Subracks

The GTCS adopts local and remote configurations based on the OM channel between the GMPS
and the GTCS.

NOTE

The GSCUs between the subracks are connected in star topology. The main subrack is located in the center
of the subracks, whereas the extension subracks are connected to the main subrack.
l When the GMPS connects to the GSCU in the GEPS, the GMPS serves as the main subrack, and the
GEPS serves as the extension subrack.
l When the GSCUs in the GTCSs are interconnected, one GTCS serves as the main subrack and the
other GTCSs serve as the extension subracks.
The maximum length of the crossover cable delivered at present is 10 m. Therefore, if the distance between
the GMPS and the main GTCS is greater than 10 m, all the GTCSs should be configured remotely. If the
distance between the GMPS and the main GTCS is less than 10 m, all the GTCSs should be configured
locally.

Local Configuration
The GSCU in the main GTCS connects to the GSCU in the GMPS through the crossover cable.
The crossover cable provides the OM path between the GMPS and the main GTCS.
l Figure 2-1 shows the inter-subrack connection when the GBAM is configured.
l Figure 2-2 shows the inter-subrack connection when the GOMU is configured.

Figure 2-1 Inter-subrack connection (GTCS locally configured with the GBAM)
Main GTCS Extension GTCS

G G
S …… S
C C
U U

GMPS GEPS

G G
S …… S
C C
U U

GBAM

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Figure 2-2 Inter-subrack connection (GTCS locally configured with the GOMU)
Main GTCS Extension GTCS

G G
S S
C
… C
U U

GMPS GEPS

G G G
S O S
C M … C
U U U

Remote Configuration
The GSCU in the main GTCS is not connected to the GSCU in the GMPS. Instead, the GEIUT/
GOIUT in the GTCS is connected to the GEIUT/GOIUT in the GMPS through E1/T1 or optical
cables. The OM path between the GMPS and the main GTCS is the Ater OM link.
l Figure 2-3 shows the inter-subrack connection when the GBAM is configured.
l Figure 2-4 shows the inter-subrack connection when the GOMU is configured.

Figure 2-3 Inter-subrack connection (GTCS remotely configured with the GBAM)
Main GTCS Extension GTCS
G G
G G
E E
S S
I
C … I
C
U U
U U
T T

Ater

GMPS GEPS
G G
G G
E E
S S
I
C … I
C
U U
U U
T T

GBAM

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Figure 2-4 Inter-subrack connection (GTCS remotely configured with the GOMU)
Main GTCS Extension GTCS
G G
G G
E E
S S
I … I
C C
U U
U U
A T

Ater interface

GMPS GEPS
G G G
G G
E E S
S O
I … I C
C M
U U U
U U
T T

2.2 BSC Hardware Configuration Type A

This topic describes the hardware configuration of the BSC in which the GBAM is configured
to establish the communications between the BSC and the LMT. The number of BSC cabinets
and subracks varies depending on the location of the GTCS and the capacity requirements of
the BSC.

NOTE

The term Configuration Type A in all the BSC documents refers to the situation in which the GBAM is
configured in the BSC. The BSC can use either of the following configuration types: configuration type A
and configuration type B.

Minimum Configuration
A BSC requires one GMPS and one GTCS in minimum configuration. In this case, the BSC
supports 512 TRXs and 3840 speech channels. The number of cabinets to be configured varies,
depending on the location of the GTCS.
l When the GTCS is placed on the BSC side, a minimum of one cabinet must be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-5.
l When the GTCS is placed on the MSC side, a minimum of two cabinets must be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-6.

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Figure 2-5 BSC minimum configuration (GTCS placed on the BSC side)

GTCS

GMPS

GIMS

GBCR

Figure 2-6 BSC minimum configuration (GTCS placed on the MSC side)

GMPS

GIMS GTCS

GBCR GBSR 1

Maximum Configuration
The maximum configuration of the BSC is achieved through capacity expansion from its
minimum configuration. One BSC supports up to 2048 TRXs and 15360 speech channels. The
number of cabinets to be configured varies in maximum configuration, depending on the
transmission means used on the A interface.
When E1/T1 transmission is adopted on the A interface, the BSC can be configured with one
GMPS, three GEPSs, four GTCSs, and one GIMS in maximum configuration. The number of
cabinets to be configured varies, depending on the location of the GTCS.
l When the GTCS is placed on the BSC side, a maximum of three cabinets can be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-7.
l When the GTCS is placed on the MSC side, a maximum four cabinets can be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-8.

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Figure 2-7 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS placed on the BSC side)

GEPS GTCS GTCS

GMPS GEPS GTCS

GIMS GEPS GTCS

GBCR GBSR 1 GBSR 2

Figure 2-8 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS placed on the MSC side)

GEPS GTCS

GMPS GEPS GTCS

GIMS GEPS GTCS GTCS

GBCR GBSR 1 GBSR 2 GBSR 3

When STM-1 transmission is adopted on the A interface, the BSC can be configured with one
GMPS, three GEPSs, two GTCSs, and one GIMS in maximum configuration.
l When the GTCS is placed on the BSC side, a maximum of three cabinets can be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-9.
l When the GTCS is placed on the MSC side, a maximum of three cabinets can be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-10.

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Figure 2-9 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS placed on the BSC side)

GEPS GTCS

GMPS GEPS

GIMS GEPS GTCS

GBCR GBSR 1 GBSR 2

Figure 2-10 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS placed on the MSC side)

GEPS

GMPS GEPS GTCS

GIMS GEPS GTCS

GBCR GBSR 1 GBSR 2

Typical Configuration
Table 2-1 lists the recommended configuration of the BSC. You can choose a proper
configuration based on the actual requirements.

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Table 2-1 Recommended configuration of the BSC

Configurat Number of Cabinets Number of Remarks
ion TRXs
GTCS GTCS
Configured Configured on
on the BSC the MSC Side
Side

1×GMPS 1 2 512 The Abis and Ater

+1×GTCS interfaces use E1/
+GIMS T1 or STM-1
transmission. The
A interface uses
E1/T1
transmission.

1×GMPS 1 2 512 The Abis and Ater

+1×GTCS interfaces use E1/
+GIMS T1 or STM-1
transmission. The
A interface uses
STM-1
transmission.

1×GMPS 2 2 1024 The Abis and Ater

+1×GEPS interfaces use E1/
+GIMS T1 or STM-1
+2×GTCS transmission. The
A interface uses
E1/T1
transmission.

1×GMPS 2 2 1024 The Abis and Ater

+1×GEPS interfaces use E1/
+GIMS T1 or STM-1
+1×GTCS transmission. The
A interface uses
STM-1
transmission.

1×GMPS 3 4 2048 The Abis and Ater

+3×GEPS interfaces use E1/
+GIMS T1 or STM-1
+4×GTCS transmission. The
A interface uses
E1/T1
transmission.

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Configurat Number of Cabinets Number of Remarks

ion TRXs
GTCS GTCS
Configured Configured on
on the BSC the MSC Side
Side

1×GMPS 3 3 2048 The Abis and Ater

+3×GEPS interfaces use E1/
+GIMS T1 or STM-1
+2×GTCS transmission. The
A interface uses
STM-1
transmission.

2.3 BSC Hardware Configuration Type B

This topic describes the hardware configuration of the BSC in which the GOMU is configured
to establish the communications between the BSC and the LMT. The number of BSC cabinets
and subracks varies depending on the location of the GTCS and the capacity requirements of
the BSC.

NOTE

The term Configuration Type B in all the BSC documents refers to the situation in which the GOMU is
configured in the BSC. The BSC can use either of the following configuration types: configuration type A
and configuration type B.

Minimum Configuration
A BSC requires one GMPS and one GTCS in minimum configuration. In this case, the BSC
supports 512 TRXs and 3840 speech channels.
The number of cabinets to be configured varies, depending on the location of the GTCS.
l When the GTCS is placed on the BSC side, a minimum of one cabinet must be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-11.
l When the GTCS is placed on the MSC side, a minimum of two cabinets must be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-12.

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Figure 2-11 BSC minimum configuration (GTCS placed on the BSC side)

GTCS

GMPS

GBCR

Figure 2-12 BSC minimum configuration (GTCS placed on the MSC side)

GMPS GTCS

GBCR GBSR 1

Maximum Configuration
The maximum configuration of the BSC is achieved through capacity expansion from its
minimum configuration. One BSC supports up to 2048 TRXs and 15360 speech channels. The
number of cabinets to be configured varies in maximum configuration, depending on the
transmission means used on the A interface.
When E1/T1 transmission is used on the A interface, the BSC can be configured with one GMPS,
three GEPSs, and four GTCSs in maximum configuration. The number of cabinets to be
configured varies, depending on the location of the GTCS.
l When the GTCS is placed on the BSC side, a maximum of three cabinets can be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-13.
l When the GTCS is placed on the MSC side, a maximum four cabinets can be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-14.

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Figure 2-13 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS placed on the BSC side)

GEPS GTCS

GEPS GTCS GTCS

GMPS GEPS GTCS

GBCR GBSR 1 GBSR 2

Figure 2-14 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS placed on the MSC side)

GEPS GTCS

GEPS GTCS

GMPS GEPS GTCS GTCS

GBCR GBSR 1 GBSR 2 GBSR 3

When STM-1 transmission is adopted on the A interface, the BSC can be configured with one
GMPS, three GEPSs, and two GTCSs in maximum configuration.
l When the GTCS is placed on the BSC side, a maximum of two cabinets can be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-15.
l When the GTCS is placed on the MSC side, a maximum of three cabinets can be configured,
as shown in Figure 2-16.

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Figure 2-15 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS placed on the BSC side)

GEPS GTCS

GEPS GTCS

GMPS GEPS

GBCR GBSR 1

Figure 2-16 BSC maximum configuration (GTCS placed on the MSC side)

GEPS

GEPS GTCS

GMPS GEPS GTCS

GBCR GBSR 1 GBSR 2

Typical Configuration
Table 2-2 lists the recommended configuration of the BSC. You can choose a proper
configuration based on the actual requirements.

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Table 2-2 Recommended configuration of the BSC

Configurat Number of Cabinets Number of Remarks
ion TRXs
GTCS GTCS
Configured Configured on
on the BSC the MSC Side
Side

1 x GMPS + 1 2 512 The Abis and Ater

1 x GTCS interfaces use E1/
T1 or STM-1
transmission. The
A interface uses
E1/T1
transmission.

1 x GMPS + 1 2 512 The Abis and Ater

1 x GTCS interfaces use E1/
T1 or STM-1
transmission. The
A interface uses
STM-1
transmission.

1 x GMPS + 2 2 1024 The Abis and Ater

1 x GEPS + interfaces use E1/
2 x GTCS T1 or STM-1
transmission while
the A interface
uses E1
transmission.

1 x GMPS + 1 2 1024 The Abis and Ater

1 x GEPS + interfaces use E1/
1 x GTCS T1 or STM-1
transmission. The
A interface uses
STM-1
transmission.

1 x GMPS + 3 4 2048 The Abis and Ater

3 x GEPS + interfaces use E1/
4 x GTCS T1 or STM-1
transmission. The
A interface uses
E1/T1
transmission.

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Configurat Number of Cabinets Number of Remarks

ion TRXs
GTCS GTCS
Configured Configured on
on the BSC the MSC Side
Side

1 x GMPS + 2 3 2048 The Abis and Ater

3 x GEPS + interfaces use E1/
2 x GTCS T1 or STM-1
transmission. The
A interface uses
STM-1
transmission.

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