WCDMA RAN workshop.pptVIP

2008-08 2009/2/2 RADIO NETWORK CONTROLLER RNC Function List Manage and secure an optimal usage of the radio resources of the radio access network Control the mobility and handover within the radio access network Support Inter Radio Access Technology interworking towards other radio access systems. The RNC provides Handover functions between WCDMA RAN and GSM, and Cell Change between WCDMA RAN and GSM/GPRS Support Radio Access Bearer (RAB) services with: Circuit Switched and Packet Switched data Provide a transparent bearer service for control messages between the Core Network and the User Equipment (UE) (direct transfer) Support control functions for paging of UEs, Signalling Connection handling, RAB service handling, and complementary services such as UE positioning functions Provide element management functions Provide transport network functions RNC Key Features Standard Meets the 3GPP specifications and complies to all relevant standards and regulations Fast network roll-out Small footprint of RNC 3810, easy to find a place where RNC 3810 can be installed; Pre-tested and pre-loaded with current software (SW) before dilivered from factory. Efficiency Compact, with high capacity; Transmission: several ATM and IP interface types are supported; Radio resource management: using power, admission, congestion, guaranteeing optimal usage of the available radio spectrum. High reliability and availability Redundancy: the RNC 3810 is designed with redundancy for all hardware (HW), Hot-repair: hardware boards can be replaced and/or added while the RNC 3810 is in operation; Soft software upgrade: corrections and upgrades can be made while in operation; Flexibility Modular product configurations: the RNC 3810 provides a modular hardware architecture, Expandability: all expansions up to the maximum RNC 3810 configuration are handled without disturbing on-going traffic; Evolution: the RNC 3810 is designed for easy introduction of new technologies; Service convenience: the sam