CSSR Optimization for GSM and WCDMA

CSSR stands for Call Set up Success Rate that is one of important KPI(Key
Performances Indicator) in Optimization both GSM and UMTS/WCDMA. For the beginning
we have to know that KPI in WCDMA including CSSR are separated based on each
Services such as : CSSR CS( for Voice services), CSSR PS(for PS/Data Services),
CSSR Video(for Video Services),CSSR HSDPA(For HSDPA Services), CSSR HSUPA(for HSUPA
Services). In GSM there is only one type CSSR(Voice Services), For Data services
usually called as PDASR(Packet data Access Success Rate) or TBF Establishment
Success Rate.There are some tips how to optimizes CSSR in GSM and WCDMA.
1. GSM CSSR Optimization tips
-Make Sure no Hardware issue
Hardware checking is always the first step to check all KPI because you will have
no impact about your action if common problem like Hardware or Installation has
occurred in your network. Defect GRFU/CU(TRX Module) or Combiner will make CSSR
degraded below 95%. Swap module to other sector to identify the problem and replace
bad module.Also make sure no problem with Power or Transmission. Check for TCH
availability and active alarm to make sure no hardware issue.
-Make Sure no SD Blocking
Lack of SDCCH can make degradation in CSSR because SD Blocking included in CSSR
Formula, make sure no SD Blocking found in your cells. If found then you have to
add SD channel based on Erlang Calculation. If you lazy to calculate, just add 1
channel first :D ,then increase 1 channel again if still found Blocking on SDCCH.
-Make Sure no Frequency Interference
Frequency Interference can make high SD drop in your cells.SD drop also included in
CSSR Formula,check for SD drop first if found then you need to clear the cells by
re-tune/change BCCH Frequency. Interference problem also will impact to other KPI
like drop call rate, Handover, etc
-Make Sure no Overshooting
Overshooting also will make your CSSR getting low and under threshold because to
much attempt at the edge of Coverage with low RX Level. You have to make sure no
overshooting occurred to make good CSSR. If found then you need to adjust your
coverage by add Tilting value(Down Tilt)
-Tuning Parameter
You need to change parameter smoothly if all main problem have cleared. Try to
change wisely related access parameter such as :
RXLEVAMI/RXLEVACCMIN/AccMin(Different name between
Vendor),RACHBT,T200,MAXRETR,etc.Make sure no extreme setting to avoid bad user
perception :D.
-TRX Layering
Shifting traffic from bad TRX to Good TRX can improve your KPI included CSSR. Try
to set Good TRX as high priority and bad TRX as lowest priority to improve your
CSSR. TRX BCCH usually has better Quality to set as highest priority because Full
Power(No Power Control).