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BSS Signaling Tracing

BSS signaling tracing refers to the signaling tracing on the Um interface, Abis interface, A interface, Pb interface, and BSC-CBC interface, and single user signaling tracing. 2.1 Signaling Tracing on the Um Interface The signaling tracing on the Um interface refers to the tracing of signaling on the Um interface in cells on the maintenance terminal. In practice, you can use test MSs and related software to perform this function. The maintenance terminal is rarely used. 2.2 Signaling Tracing on the Abis Interface The traced signaling messages on the Abis interface are the RSL messages, OML messages, and LAPD messages. 2.3 Signaling Tracing on the A Interface The traced signaling messages on the A interface are the BSSAP messages, SCCP messages, MTP3 messages, and MTP4 messages. 2.4 Signaling Tracing on the Pb Interface The traced messages on the Pb interface are the application messages and the LAPD messages. 2.5 Signaling Tracing on the BSC-CBC Interface During signaling tracing on the BSC-CBC interface, the signaling messages on the interface between the BSC and the CBC are traced. 2.6 Signaling Tracing of a BSC User Signaling tracing of a BSC user supports tracing by the IMSI, TMSI, IMEI, MSISDN, and channel identifier.

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2.1 Signaling Tracing on the Um Interface

The signaling tracing on the Um interface refers to the tracing of signaling on the Um interface in cells on the maintenance terminal. In practice, you can use test MSs and related software to perform this function. The maintenance terminal is rarely used.

Functions
The signaling tracing on the Um interface refers to the tracing of signaling on the Um interface in cells on the maintenance terminal. In practice, you can use test MSs and related software to perform this function. The maintenance terminal is rarely used.

Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace the Message at Um Interface. The Trace the Message at Um Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1 Trace the Message at Um Interface dialog box

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The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the signaling messages on the Um interface traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

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You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area. The maximum value 16 means that at most 16 cells can be selected.

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Select the parameters in the Filtering Parameters and the Site.

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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The signaling tracing in Report mode starts, as shown in Figure 2-2. If you select Save on GBAM in the Tracing Mode area, the signaling tracing in Save on GBAM mode starts.

Figure 2-2 Traced messages on the Um interface l

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Cell Number Number of the cell where the signaling is to be traced, decimal TRX Number Number of the TRX where the signaling is to be traced, decimal

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Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click a message on the Um interface to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3 A message on the Um interface

2.2 Signaling Tracing on the Abis Interface

The traced signaling messages on the Abis interface are the RSL messages, OML messages, and LAPD messages. 2.2.1 RSL Message Tracing on the Abis interface During RSL message tracing on the Abis interface, all the signaling messages transferred through the TRXs can be traced. 2.2.2 OML Message Tracing on the Abis interface The messages on all the OMLs are traced during OML message tracing on the Abis interface. 2.2.3 Trace the LAPD Message at Abis Interface dialog box During LAPD message tracing on the Abis interface, the links that correspond to the specified TRX or site are traced.
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2.2.1 RSL Message Tracing on the Abis interface

During RSL message tracing on the Abis interface, all the signaling messages transferred through the TRXs can be traced.

Function
The functions of the RSL message tracing on the Abis interface are as follows:
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Supporting filtering by TRX or cell. For the latter, a maximum of 16 cells are supported. Supporting filtering by message type. The messages are the DCM (measurement report), DCM (others), CCM (channel request), CCM (others), RLM, and TRXM.

Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace the Message at Abis Interface > RSL Message. The Trace the RSL Message at Abis Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 Trace the RSL Message at Abis Interface dialog box

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The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the signaling messages on the Abis interface traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

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You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area. The maximum value 16 means that at most 16 cells can be selected.

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Set the parameters in the Message Type and the Filtering Parameters areas.
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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The RSL message tracing in Report mode starts. The tracing results are displayed, as shown in Figure 2-5. In the Tracing Mode area, select Save on GBAM. Then click OK. The RSL message tracing in Save on GBAM mode starts.

Figure 2-5 Traced RSL messages on the Abis interface

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Channel Request Paging Command Others The other common control messages are as follows:

BCCH Information
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CCCH Load Indication SMS Broadcast Command CBCH Load Indication Delete Indication Immediate Assignment Command

Dedicated Channel Management

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Measurement Report Measurement Result Others The DCM consists of the following messages:

Channel Activation Channel Activation Acknowledge Channel Activation Negative Acknowledge Connection Failure Indication Deactivate SACCH Encryption Command Handover Detection Talker Detection Listener Detection Mode Modify Request Mode Modify Acknowledge Mode Modify Negative Acknowledge Physical Context Request Physical Context Confirm RF Channel Release MS Power Control BS Power Control Preprocess Configure Preprocessed Measurement Result RF Channel Release Acknowledge SACCH Info Modify Remote Codec Configuration Report Round Trip Delay Report Pre-Handover Notification MultiRate Codec Modification Request MultiRate Codec Modification Acknowledge MultiRate Codec Modification Negative Acknowledge MultiRate Codec Modification Performed
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TFO Report TFO Modification Request

TRX Management The TRXM consists of the following messages:

SACCH Filling Overload Error Report RF Resource Indication

Radio Link Management The RLM consists of the following messages:

Data Request Data Indication Error Indication Establish Request Establish Confirm Establish Indication Release Request Release Confirm Release Indication Unit Data Request Unit Data Indication

Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click an RSL message on the Abis interface to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-6.

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Figure 2-6 An RSL message on the Abis interface

2.2.2 OML Message Tracing on the Abis interface

The messages on all the OMLs are traced during OML message tracing on the Abis interface.

Functions
The functions of the OML message tracing on the Abis interface are as follows:
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Supporting filtering by site. A maximum of 16 sites are supported. Supporting filtering by message type. The messages are categorized into the common messages and the O&M messages.

Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace the Message at Abis Interface > OML Message. The Trace the OML Message at Abis Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-7.

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Figure 2-7 Trace the OML Message at Abis Interface dialog box

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The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the signaling messages on the Abis interface traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

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You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area. The maximum value 16 means that at most 16 cells can be selected.

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Select the Message Type. Choose a site in the Candidate Sites area and add it to the Selected Sites area.
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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The OML message tracing in Report mode starts. The tracing results are displayed in Figure 2-8. In the Tracing Mode area, select Save on GBAM. Then click OK. The OML message tracing in Save on GBAM mode starts.

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Figure 2-8 Traced OML messages on the Abis interface

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O&M messages The messages sent and received by the BTSOM module. Common messages The messages sent and received by the BTSCP module.

Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click an OML message on the Abis interface to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-9.

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Figure 2-9 An OML message on the Abis interface

2.2.3 Trace the LAPD Message at Abis Interface dialog box

During LAPD message tracing on the Abis interface, the links that correspond to the specified TRX or site are traced.

Functions
During LAPD message tracing on the Abis interface, the links that correspond to the specified TRX or site are traced.

Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace the Message at Abis Interface > LAPD Message. The Trace the LAPD Message at Abis Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-10.

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Figure 2-10 Trace the LAPD Message at Abis Interface dialog box

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The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the signaling messages on the Abis interface traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

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You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area. The maximum value 16 means that at most 16 cells can be selected.

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Select the Link Type and set the parameters in the Location area.
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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The LAPD message tracing in Report mode starts. The tracing results are displayed in Figure 2-11. In the Tracing Mode area, select Save on GBAM. Then click OK. The LAPD message tracing in Save on GBAM mode starts.

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Figure 2-11 Traced LAPD messages on the Abis interface

Additional Information
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Radio Signaling Link Operation & Maintenance Link

Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click a LAPD message on the Abis interface to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-12.

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Figure 2-12 A LAPD message on the Abis interface

2.3 Signaling Tracing on the A Interface

The traced signaling messages on the A interface are the BSSAP messages, SCCP messages, MTP3 messages, and MTP4 messages. 2.3.1 BSSAP Message Tracing on the A interface BSSAP message tracing on the A interface supports filtering by cell or message type. 2.3.2 SCCP Message Tracing on the A interface During SCCP message tracing on the A interface, the SCCP messages are traced. 2.3.3 MTP3 Message Tracing on the A Interface During MTP3 message tracing on the A interface, the MTP3 messages are traced. 2.3.4 MTP2 Message Tracing on the A Interface During MTP2 message tracing on the A interface, the MTP2 messages are traced.

2.3.1 BSSAP Message Tracing on the A interface

BSSAP message tracing on the A interface supports filtering by cell or message type.

Functions
The functions of the BSSAP message tracing on the A interface are as follows:
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Supporting filtering by cell Supporting filtering by message type. The messages are the DTAP, BSSMAP, and Paging.

Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace the Message at A Interface > BSSAP Message. The Trace the BSSAP Message at A Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-13.

Figure 2-13 Trace the BSSAP Message at A Interface dialog box

NOTE

The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the signaling messages on the A interface traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

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You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area. The maximum value 16 means that at most 16 cells can be selected.

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Select the Message Type. Choose a site in the Candidate Sites area and add it to the Selected Sites area.
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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The BSSAP message tracing in Report mode starts. The tracing results are displayed in Figure 2-14. In the Tracing Mode area, select Save on GBAM. Then click OK. The MTP3 message tracing in Save on GBAM mode starts.
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Figure 2-14 Trace the BSSAP Message at A Interface dialog box

Additional Information
None.

Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click a BSSAP message on the A interface to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-15.

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Figure 2-15 A BSSAP message on the A interface

2.3.2 SCCP Message Tracing on the A interface

During SCCP message tracing on the A interface, the SCCP messages are traced.

Functions
The functions of the SCCP message tracing on the A interface are as follows:
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Supporting tracing by Destination Signaling Point (DSP) The messages are traced by the network identification, OSP, and DSP. Tracing SCCP user messages Tracing MTP3 primitive messages The messages are traced by the network identification, OSP, and DSP.

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Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace the Message at A Interface > SCCP Message. The Trace the SCCP Message at A Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-16.

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Figure 2-16 Trace the SCCP Message at A Interface dialog box

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The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the signaling messages on the A interface traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area.

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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The SCCP message tracing in Report mode starts. The tracing results are displayed, as shown in Figure 2-17. In the Tracing Mode area, select Save on GBAM. Then click OK. The SCCP message tracing in Save on GBAM mode starts.

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Figure 2-17 Traced SCCP messages on the A interface

Additional Information
None.

Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click an SCCP message on the A interface to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-18.

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Figure 2-18 An SCCP message on the A interface

2.3.3 MTP3 Message Tracing on the A Interface

During MTP3 message tracing on the A interface, the MTP3 messages are traced.

Functions
The functions of the MTP3 message tracing on the A interface are as follows:
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Supporting tracing by link. The number of the subrack, slot, CPU, and CIU slot of the link are specified. Supporting tracing by link set Supporting tracing by DSP Supporting filtering by message type. The messages are the SNM, SLT, SCCP, TUP, ISUP, MT, UNKNOW, and L2_CHANGE. Supporting other filtering conditions that are:

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Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace the Message at A Interface > MTP3 Message. The Trace the MTP3 Message at A Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-19.

Figure 2-19 Trace the MTP3 Message at A Interface dialog box

NOTE

The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the signaling messages on the A interface traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area.

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Select the Message Type and set the parameters in the Location area.
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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The MTP3 message tracing in Report mode starts. The tracing results are displayed in Figure 2-20. In the Tracing Mode area, select Save on GBAM. Then click OK. The MTP3 message tracing in Save on GBAM mode starts.
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Figure 2-20 Traced MTP3 messages on the A interface

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Signaling Network Management Signaling Link Test SCCP TUP (not supported currently) ISUP (not supported currently) MT: BICC Unknown: SS7 and unknown signaling messages (not supported currently) L2Changed: traced MTP2 and MTP3 primitives (supported only in tracing-by-link mode)

Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click an MTP3 message on the A interface to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-21.

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Figure 2-21 An MTP3 message on the A interface

2.3.4 MTP2 Message Tracing on the A Interface

During MTP2 message tracing on the A interface, the MTP2 messages are traced.

Functions
During MTP2 message tracing on the A interface, the MTP2 messages excluding the Fill In Signal Unit (FISU) message are traced.
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Supporting tracing by link. The number of the subrack, slot, and the link are specified. Supporting filtering by message type. The messages are the LSSU and the MSU.

Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace the Message at A Interface > MTP2 Message. The Trace the MTP2 Message at A Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-22.

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Figure 2-22 Trace the MTP2 Message at A Interface dialog box

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The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the signaling messages on the A interface traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area.

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Select the Message Type and set the parameters in the Location area.
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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The MTP2 message tracing in Report mode starts. The tracing results are displayed in Figure 2-23. In the Tracing Mode area, select Save on GBAM. Then click OK. The MTP2 message tracing in Save on GBAM mode starts.

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Figure 2-23 Traced MTP2 messages on the A interface

Additional Information
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Link Status Signal Unit (LSSU) Message Signal Unit (MSU)

Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click an MTP2 message on the A interface to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-24.

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Figure 2-24 An MTP2 message on the A interface

2.4 Signaling Tracing on the Pb Interface

The traced messages on the Pb interface are the application messages and the LAPD messages. 2.4.1 Application Message Tracing on the Pb interface The application message tracing on the Pb interface supports tracing by specified PCUs. 2.4.2 LAPD Message Tracing on the Pb Interface During LAPD message tracing on the Pb interface, the LAPD messages on the Pb interface are traced. LAPD message tracing on the Pb interface supports tracing by link.

2.4.1 Application Message Tracing on the Pb interface

The application message tracing on the Pb interface supports tracing by specified PCUs.

Functions
The functions of the application message tracing on the Pb interface are as follows:
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Supporting tracing by specified PCUs Supporting filtering by cell

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Supporting filtering by message type. The messages include the Paging, Confusion, and Packet Circuit Identity Code (PCIC).

Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace the Message at Pb Interface > Application Message. The Trace the Application Message at Pb Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-25.

Figure 2-25 Trace the Application Message at Pb Interface dialog box

NOTE

The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the signaling messages on the Pb interface traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area.

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Select the Message Type, Location, and Site. Choose a cell in the Candidate Sites area and add it to the Selected Sites area.
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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The application message tracing in Report mode starts. The tracing results are displayed, as shown in Figure 2-26. In the Tracing Mode area, select Save on GBAM. Then click OK. The application message tracing in Save on GBAM mode starts.
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Figure 2-26 Traced application messages on the Pb interface

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Paging PCIC Check Confusion Other messages on the Pb interface

Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click an application message on the Pb interface to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-27.

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Figure 2-27 An application message on the Pb interface

2.4.2 LAPD Message Tracing on the Pb Interface

During LAPD message tracing on the Pb interface, the LAPD messages on the Pb interface are traced. LAPD message tracing on the Pb interface supports tracing by link.

Functions
During LAPD message tracing on the Pb interface, the LAPD messages on the Pb interface are traced. LAPD message tracing on the Pb interface supports tracing by link.

Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace the Message at Pb Interface > LAPD Message. The Trace the LAPD Message at Pb Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-28.

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Figure 2-28 Trace the LAPD Message at Pb Interface dialog box

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The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the signaling messages on the Pb interface traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area.

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Set the parameters in the Mode Selection area.

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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The LAPD message tracing in Report mode starts. The tracing results are displayed, as shown in Figure 2-29. In the Tracing Mode area, select Save on GBAM. Then click OK. The LAPD message tracing in Save on GBAM mode starts.

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Figure 2-29 Traced LAPD messages on the Pb interface

Additional Information
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Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click a LAPD message on the Pb interface to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-30.

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Figure 2-30 A LAPD message on the Pb interface

2.5 Signaling Tracing on the BSC-CBC Interface

During signaling tracing on the BSC-CBC interface, the signaling messages on the interface between the BSC and the CBC are traced.

Functions
During signaling tracing on the BSC-CBC interface, the signaling messages on the interface between the BSC and the CBC are traced.

Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace the Message at BSC-CBC Interface. The Trace the Message at BSC-CBC Interface dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-31.

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Figure 2-31 Trace the Message at BSC-CBC Interface dialog box

NOTE

The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the signaling messages on the BSC-CBC interface traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area.

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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The BSC-CBC message tracing in Report mode starts. The tracing results are displayed, as shown in Figure 2-32.

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Figure 2-32 Traced messages on the BSC-CBC interface

Additional Information
None.

Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click a message on the BSC-CBC interface to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-33.

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Figure 2-33 A message on the BSC-CBC interface

2.6 Signaling Tracing of a BSC User

Signaling tracing of a BSC user supports tracing by the IMSI, TMSI, IMEI, MSISDN, and channel identifier.

Functions
The functions of the signaling tracing of a BSC user are as follows:
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Supporting tracing by the IMSI, TMSI, IMEI, MSISDN, and channel identifier Supporting filtering by interface. The interfaces are the A interface, Abis interface, and the Um interface.

Procedure
1. 2. On the BSC Maintenance System, select Trace & Monitor. The signaling tracing navigation tree is displayed. Choose Trace > Trace User Message. The Trace User Message dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 2-34.

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Figure 2-34 Trace User Message dialog box

NOTE

The tracing mode can be "Report" or "Save on GBAM". "Report" means to send the traced messages directly to the LMT. You can specify the saving path of the traced messages in the Saving File area. The file contains all the user messages traced during a specified period of time. "Save on GBAM" means to save the traced messages directly on the GBAM. Then the LMT no longer receives the messages. You can specify the tracing period in the Tracing Time area.

You can specify the color of the displayed tracing results in the Color area. This operation takes effect only after you select Report in the Tracing Mode area.

3.

Set the parameters in the Interface Type area.

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In the Tracing Mode area, select Report. Then click OK. The user message tracing in Report mode starts. The tracing results are displayed, as shown in Figure 2-35. In the Tracing Mode area, select Save on GBAM. Then click OK. The user message tracing in Save on GBAM mode starts.

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Figure 2-35 Traced user messages

Additional Information
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International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) Temporary Mobile Station Identity (TMSI) Mobile Station International ISDN Number (MSISDN) International Mobile Station Equipment Identity (IMEI)

Example
On the BSC Maintenance System, you can double-click a user message to view the type of the message and the detailed explanation. See Figure 2-36.

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Figure 2-36 A BSC user message

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