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Alcatel-Lucent LTE Radio Access Network

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Alcatel-Lucent 9400 | Release LA3.0

LA2.0.2 to LA3.0 Migration

Procedure

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Contents

About this document

Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................................................. ixix

Intended audience ......................................................................................................................................................................... ixix

Supported systems ........................................................................................................................................................................ ixix

How to use this document ........................................................................................................................................................... xx

Conventions used ........................................................................................................................................................................... xx

Related information ..................................................................................................................................................................... xixi

Document support ........................................................................................................................................................................ xixi

Technical support .......................................................................................................................................................................... xixi

How to order ................................................................................................................................................................................... xixi

How to comment ........................................................................................................................................................................... xixi

1 Introduction to migration/fallback processes

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1-11-1

Factors to be aware of before beginning migration ...................................................................................................... 1-21-2

Prerequisites required before migration ............................................................................................................................ 1-41-4

Migration and fallback sequences ....................................................................................................................................... 1-91-9

2 Migration procedures

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-12-1

Procedure 2-1: Upgrade 5620 SAM server to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx .......................................................................... 2-22-2

Procedure 2-2: Upgrade ePC from LE2.1 to LE3.0 ..................................................................................................... 2-32-3

Procedure 2-3: Upgrade 9959 NPO software from release M3 to M4 .................................................................. 2-42-4

Procedure 2-4: Install LA3.0 9452 WPS software ....................................................................................................... 2-52-5

Procedure 2-5: Update eNodeB NEM to LA3.0 software ......................................................................................... 2-62-6

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Procedure 2-6: Migrate 9412 eNodeB from 9453 XMS to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx .................................................. 2-72-7

Procedure 2-7: Upgrade 9412 eNodeB LA2.0 clusters to LA3.0 from 5620 SAM ......................................... 2-92-9

Procedure 2-8: Apply Golden Parameter Template to eNodeBs from 5620 SAM ......................................... 2-172-17

3 Fallback procedures

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 3-13-1

Procedure 3-1: Reject eNodeB software upgrade from 5620 SAM to previous eNodeB software ............ 3-23-2

Procedure 3-2: Fallback 9412 eNodeB from 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx to 9453 XMS ................................................ 3-43-4

4 Cleanup/remove procedures

Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-14-1

Procedure 4-1: Stop eNodeB supervision and 9453 XMS server ........................................................................... 4-24-2

Procedure 4-2: Remove Release LA2.0.x software ..................................................................................................... 4-44-4

Procedure 4-3: Remove 9453 XMS servers .................................................................................................................... 4-54-5

A Abbreviations

Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................................... A-1A-1

Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................................................................ A-2A-2

Index

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List of tables

1 Document organization ................................................................................................................................................ xx

1-1 Sequence for migrating from LA2.0 to LA3.0 ............................................................................................... 1-91-9

1-2 Sequence for Fallback procedures from LA3.0 to LA2.0 ........................................................................ 1-101-10

1-3 Sequence for Cleanup/removal .......................................................................................................................... 1-101-10

2-1 Impacts on software upgrades (LA2.0 to LA3.0) ........................................................................................ 2-102-10

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List of procedures

2 Migration procedures

2-1 Upgrade 5620 SAM server to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx .......................................................................................... 2-22-2

2-2 Upgrade ePC from LE2.1 to LE3.0 .................................................................................................................... 2-32-3

2-3 Upgrade 9959 NPO software from release M3 to M4 ................................................................................. 2-42-4

2-4 Install LA3.0 9452 WPS software ....................................................................................................................... 2-52-5

2-5 Update eNodeB NEM to LA3.0 software ........................................................................................................ 2-62-6

2-6 Migrate 9412 eNodeB from 9453 XMS to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx ................................................................. 2-72-7

2-7 Upgrade 9412 eNodeB LA2.0 clusters to LA3.0 from 5620 SAM ......................................................... 2-92-9

2-8 Apply Golden Parameter Template to eNodeBs from 5620 SAM ........................................................ 2-172-17

3 Fallback procedures

3-1 Reject eNodeB software upgrade from 5620 SAM to previous eNodeB software ........................... 3-23-2

3-2 Fallback 9412 eNodeB from 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx to 9453 XMS ................................................................ 3-43-4

4 Cleanup/remove procedures

4-1 Stop eNodeB supervision and 9453 XMS server .......................................................................................... 4-24-2

4-2 Remove Release LA2.0.x software ..................................................................................................................... 4-44-4

4-3 Remove 9453 XMS servers ................................................................................................................................... 4-54-5

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About this documentAbout this document

Purpose

This document provides guidelines and procedures to migrate Alcatel-Lucent 9400

eNodeB and LTE networks from Release LA2.0.x and later (9453 XMS) to Release

LA3.0 (5620 SAM 8.0 Rx and later). The document describes prerequisites and other

factors that are required before migration and outlines the sequence of procedures to be

performed to accomplish the migration, with references to other documents for

step-by-step instructions.

IMPORTANT: This document references the 5620 SAM 8.0 R7 and later user guides

which support eNodeB releases LA2.0.2 and LA3.0.

Intended audience

It is assumed that the audience for this document possess general knowledge of LTE

Alcatel-Lucent 9400 eNodeB and LTE networks. This document is intended for LTE

System Designers/Developers, OAM Architects, OAM Designers/Developers, Factory

Test, Hardware Integration Test, and the Technology Introduction teams that support the

Alcatel-Lucent 9400 eNodeB Equipment Management in LTE networks.

Supported systems

This document supports the migration from Release LA2.0.x to Release LA3.0 and all

related systems.

5620 SAM 8.0 Rx and later support LTE Release LA3.0 for this migration procedure.

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How to use this document

This document describes the migration of the Alcatel-Lucent 9400 eNodeB from

Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS, Release LA2.0.x, to Release LA3.0 and Alcatel-Lucent 5620

Service Aware Manager, 8.0 Rx as follows:

Table 1 Document organization

Document organization When to use

Chapter 1, “Introduction to migration/fallback

processes”

Describes factors to be aware of before

beginning migration, prerequisites required

before migration, and migration and fallback

sequences.

Chapter 2, “Migration procedures” Describes detailed procedures to migrate the

LTE RAN Alcatel-Lucent 9400 eNodeB from

LA2.0 to Release LA3.0.

Chapter 3, “Fallback procedures” Describes detailed procedures to fallback the

LTE RAN Alcatel-Lucent 9400 eNodeB from

Release LA3.0 to LA2.0.

Chapter 4, “Cleanup/remove procedures” Describes procedures to cleanup/remove

Release LA2.0.x software and hardware

Appendix A, “Abbreviations” Lists abbreviations that are found in this

document

Conventions used

The following conventions are used in this document:

Naming conventions

The full product name, Alcatel-Lucent 9412 eNodeB Compact, is referred to as one of the

following throughout this manual:

• Alcatel-Lucent 9412 eNodeB

• 9412 eNodeB

The full product name, Alcatel-Lucent 9400 eNodeB, is referred to as one of the following

throughout this manual:

• 9400 eNodeB

• eNodeB

The full product name, Alcatel-Lucent 9959 Network Performance Optimizer (9959

NPO), is referred to as one of the following throughout this manual:

• Alcatel-Lucent 9959 NPO

• 9959 NPO

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The full product name, Alcatel-Lucent 5620 Service Aware Manager (SAM), is referred to

as one of the following throughout this manual:

• Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM

• 5620 SAM

The full product name, Alcatel-Lucent 9453 eXtended Management System (XMS), is

referred to as one of the following throughout this manual:

• Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS

• 9453 XMS

Related information

The documents referenced in this document include additional information relevant to the

migration/upgrade of the Alcatel-Lucent 9400 eNodeB to Release LA3.0.

Supporting preliminary documentation (LTE, SAM, NPO, ePC) can be found on the

OLCS Services Collaboration site (https://services.support.alcatel-lucent.com/services/

lte/) (login required). Refer to Alcatel-Lucent Long Term Evolution (LTE) Radio Access

Network (RAN), Alcatel-Lucent 9400, LTE RAN Release LA3.0.0, Release Notes,

418-000-005 for information on accessing/downloading referenced documentation.

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1 1Introduction to

migration/fallback

processes

Overview

Purpose

This chapter describes the following:

• Factors to be aware of before beginning migration

• Prerequisites required before migration

• Migration and fallback sequences

Contents

Factors to be aware of before beginning migration 1-2

Prerequisites required before migration 1-4

Migration and fallback sequences 1-9

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Factors to be aware of before beginning migration

Purpose

This topic describes prerequisites and other factors that you should be aware of before

beginning migration from Release LA2.0.x to Release LA3.0.

General

Before beginning migration from Release LA2.0.x to Release LA3.0, you should be

aware of or ensure the following have occurred:

• In the migration from LTE RAN Release LE2.0 and Release LA2.0.x to LTE RAN

Release LE3.0.0 and Release LA3.0, the ePC (5620 SAM, 5780 DSC (PCRF), 7750

PGW, 7750 SGW, and 9471 MME) is migrated before the eNodeBs are migrated, as

would typically be the case.

Moreover, ePC LE2.0 supports only eNodeBs LA2.0 and ePC LE3.0 supports only

eNodeBs LA3.0. To ensure that the eNodeBs stay in sync with the ePC during the

migration, all eNodeBs must be migrated from Release LA2.0.x to Release LA3.0

during the same timeframe (a few days before the ePC is migrated) and the eNodeBs

must be migrated without any delays between the first eNodeB migrations and the last

eNodeB migrations.

• The Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS Release LA2.0.x is replaced by 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx. If

the migration fails, a fallback can be done to return the eNodeBs back to

Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS. Do not decommission Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS until the

Release LA3.0 migration is complete and operational.

• Existing Alcatel-Lucent 9959 NPO data will not be migrated to the new Release

LA3.0 Alcatel-Lucent 9959 NPO server.

• No configuration management changes made using the Release LA2.0.x

Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS server will be reflected in the 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx server

after the Release LA2.0.x CM XML snapshot has been generated and sent to the

4G-OPENED team by the local team.

• Custom CSA users created in the Release LA2.0.x Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS cannot

be migrated to the 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx. You will need to recreate them manually on the

5620 SAM 8.0 Rx server.

• The local team will have to keep a copy in one repository machine of all eNodeB CM

XML snapshots.

• The following principles will be used while migrating the CM XML data:

– Release LA2.0.x settings are kept and adapted to the Release LA3.0 model, except

for customer-restricted or system-reserved parameters, which are forced to their

Release LA3.0 recommended value.

– New Release LA3.0 parameters are aligned with Release LA3.0 generic templates

provided by the 4G-OPENED team.

– No Release LA3.0 features are activated until after the migration is completed.

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– It is up to the eNodeB to migrate its data, and not the 9452 WPS.

– Each eNodeB software release has an associated template delivery. The template

and software releases must match. For example, the template delivery for LA3.0.1

is not compatible with LA3.0.0 software and the LA3.0.0 golden parameter

template is not compatible with LA3.0.1 software.

• Migration from IPv4 to IPv6 can be done only after eNodeBs are migrated to Release

LA3.0. Release LA2.0 does not support IPv6.

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Prerequisites required before migration

Purpose

This topic defines the required resources and prerequisites that are required to upgrade the

OAM software to Release LA3.0. The topic is organized as follows:

• human resources

• hardware

• software

• logins and passwords

• pre-checks

Human resources

At least one operator who has physical access to the ROC servers and has a working

knowledge of the following is required:

• Sun™ machines

• Solaris™ environment

• Microsoft™ Windows environment

• UNIX commands

• Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM OAM commands

Hardware

The following hardware resources are required:

Client PC hardware

For client applications:

• Alcatel-Lucent 9452 WPS client (equipped with at least 2 GB RAM, or 3 GB RAM

when coresident with Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM client), see Alcatel-Lucent LTE RAN,

9452 WPS Software Installation Procedure, 418-000-200 for details.

• Alcatel-Lucent 9959 NPO client, see Alcatel-Lucent LTE RAN, 9459 NPO Server and

Client PC, Site Preparation Guidelines, 418-000-124 for details.

• eNodeB NEM client, Alcatel-Lucent LTE RAN, Alcatel-Lucent 9400, eNodeB NEM

User Guide, 418-000-390 for details.

• Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM client, see Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM Planning Guide, 3HE

05916 AAxx TQZZA for details.

• Download manuals from OLCS Services Collaboration site (https://services.support.

alcatel-lucent.com/services/lte/) (login required).

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System servers

For system servers

• 9959 NPO server, see Alcatel-Lucent LTE RAN, 9459 NPO Server and Client PC, Site

Preparation Guidelines, 418-000-124 for details.

The 9959 NPO server must include at least one DVD-ROM drive to download the

target software. If the server has several DVD drives, use only one drive. The other

DVD drives must remain empty.

• Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM servers, see Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM Planning Guide,

3HE 05916 AAxx TQZZA for details.

• Download manuals from OLCS Services Collaboration site (https://services.support.


Software

Software prerequisites include:

• Release LA2.0.x

– Alcatel-Lucent 9412 eNodeBs

– Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS server

– 9959 NPO

– 9452 WPS

– 9453 XMS client PC

– eNodeB NEM client PC

Release LA2.0.x software

Just before beginning migration from Release LA2.0.x to Release LA3.0, do the

following:

• Upgrade eNodeBs with the Release LA2.0 software stored on ALED.

• Transfer the iut_rocconfig.cfg file from the /opt/Nortel/config/iut Tools/roc/ directory

on the Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS Release LA2.0 server to your Alcatel-Lucent 9453

XMS client PC.

• Verify the S1-AP port number in the 9412 eNodeBs is set to 36412 before beginning

the migration. If it is not the case, the S1-AP port number must be set to 36412 in the

9412 eNodeBs and 9471 MME (Alcatel-Lucent or other manufacturer) before the

migration.

Other prerequisites:

• NPO must be upgraded to NPO LA3.0.

• Stop Call Trace sessions on all eNodeBs.

• Be sure all eNodeBs can be joined from SAM server (ping each eNodeB from SAM

server).


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Release LA3.0 software

Refer to Alcatel-Lucent LTE RAN, Alcatel-Lucent 9400, Release LA3.0.0, Release Notes,

418-000-005 for the list of software deliverables and download web site for this

migration.

Licenses

Before migration, Alcatel-Lucent on-site teams should ensure that licenses have been

purchased and that entitlements are available within the License Key Delivery

Infrastructure (LKDI) to create license key files on 9959 NPO and 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx

servers. Refer to Alcatel-Lucent Long Term Evolution (LTE) Radio Access Network

(RAN), Alcatel-Lucent 9400, Customer License Manager (using LKDI) User Guide,

418-000-134 for details.

Note: Wireless License Manager (WLM) is not taken into account in this version.

However, appropriate licenses must be installed on the 5620 SAM server for 9412

eNodeBs moving from 9453 XMS to 5620 SAM before the migration starts (can be

done before maintenance window).

Logins and passwords

The OAM site operator performing the upgrade must have the user ID and password for

the following applications:

• Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS client administrator account with full access to the OAM.

• Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM client administrator account with full access to the OAM.

Pre-checks

Before beginning the migration, ensure that the following conditions have been met:

• The network configuration has been cleaned up.

– Cell identifiers throughout the network are unique.

– Unneeded objects have been removed.

• All Access Nodes are running with the recommended software level.

• The LA2.0 eNodeB network should be up and running at eUTRAN level.

• All eNodeBs in the network must be supervised at the Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS

LA2.0 level.

In order to perform this migration, the user must have the following:

• ON XMS SERVER:

– XMS server IP address

– Root password

– Oamops password


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– Initial_snm password on eNodeB

– Administrator password

• ON SAM SERVER:

– SAM server IP address

– Root passwort

– SAM Client password

• ON CLIENT PC:

– eNodeB NEM (both LA2.0.2 and LA3.0) installed

– 9452 WPS (both LA2.0.2 and LA3.0) installed

– 5620 SAM 8.0 R6 and 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx client installed

– Connections and access to XMS server and SAM server

– Need to be able to manage/unmanage all eNodeBs

Moving XMS information to SAM

The goal of this process is to retrieve all the needed information from the running XMS

server and export it to the SAM server.

1. Connect on client PC.

2. Create SAM polices.

3. Open XMS GUI

a. Export snapshot.

b. Get PM configuration.

c. Get Alarm Management configuration.

d. Get CallTrace

4. Stop XMS.

5. Open 9452 WPS.

a. Retrieve snapshot.

b. Check and fix snapshot.

c. Export associated workorder to SAM server.

6. Open SAM GUI.

a. Activate workorder.

b. Run Discovery Manager

c. Run Provisioning

d. Post configuration to (AM/PM/NPO).

7. Launch “init5” on XMS.


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Limitations

The following limitations must be understood:

• Migration of XMS UNIX groups and users are not supported by this procedure.

• Migration from XMS to SAM server of non-UNIX users is out of scope of this

procedure. All SA/Ngsec users are not migrated.

• XMS crontab migration is out of scope of this procedure. But if needed customer can

save it under a root session on XMS server (# crontab -l > /home/customer/crontFile).

Refer to the EXPORT chapter to migrate XMS crontab entries on SAM.

• Customer script migration is out of scope of this procedure. If you want to save some

scripts on the XMS server go to the dedicated path (/home/customer for example) and

tar/zip them.

• All security server configuration performed on XMS is not migrated on SAM server.

It is part of OS-Hardening to give security to SAM server. Refer to the dedicated

SAM document to understand what is needed on the SAM side.

• IPSEC migration from XMS to SAM server is out-of-scope of this procedure.

• NE Backup migration from XMS server to SAM server is out of scope of this

procedure.

• Migration from XMS to SAM server of eDat interface is out of scope of this

procedure.

• Migration from XMS to SAM server of all the historical information (alarms, events,

Performance Management data ) is not supported.

• WICL scripts cannot be used on SAM server.

• Workorders cannot be retrieved by 9452 WPS from XMS server. Must apply 9452

WPS patches in order to use live repository functionality.

• Use of the CITRIX environment with a SAM server is not explained here.

• Use of the SANE tools with a SAM server is not explained here.


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Migration and fallback sequences

Purpose

This topic presents the sequence of procedures to be followed for migration from

Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS LA2.0 to Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM and Release LA3.0, and

for fallback from 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx and Release LA3.0 to Release LA2.0.x to

Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS LA2.0.

Software upgrade durations

The software upgrade duration for the 9412 eNodeB is approximately 15 minutes

depending on network performance.

Migrating from LA2.0 to LA3.0

To migrate from LA2.0 to LA3.0, complete the procedures in the order listed in the

following table.

Table 1-1 Sequence for migrating from LA2.0 to LA3.0

Migration procedure

Procedure 2-1: “Upgrade 5620 SAM server to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx” (p. 2-2)

Procedure 2-2: “Upgrade ePC from LE2.1 to LE3.0” (p. 2-3)

Procedure 2-3: “Upgrade 9959 NPO software from release M3 to M4” (p. 2-4)

Procedure 2-4: “Install LA3.0 9452 WPS software” (p. 2-5)

Procedure 2-5: “Update eNodeB NEM to LA3.0 software” (p. 2-6)

Procedure 2-6: “Migrate 9412 eNodeB from 9453 XMS to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx” (p. 2-7)

Procedure 2-7: “Upgrade 9412 eNodeB LA2.0 clusters to LA3.0 from 5620 SAM” (p. 2-9)

Procedure 2-7.1: “Prepare eNodeB for upgrade” (p. 2-11)

Procedure 2-7.2: “Activate new eNodeB software” (p. 2-13)

Procedure 2-7.3: “Accept new eNodeB software” (p. 2-16)

Procedure 2-8: “Apply Golden Parameter Template to eNodeBs from 5620 SAM” (p. 2-17)

Fallback procedures from LA3.0 to LA2.0

To fallback from LA3.0 to LA2.0, complete the procedures in the order listed in the

following table.

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Table 1-2 Sequence for Fallback procedures from LA3.0 to LA2.0

Fallback procedure

Procedure 3-1: “Reject eNodeB software upgrade from 5620 SAM to previous eNodeB software” (p. 3-2)

Procedure 3-2: “Fallback 9412 eNodeB from 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx to 9453 XMS” (p. 3-4)

Cleanup/removal procedures

To cleanup/removal, complete the procedures in the order listed in the following table.

Table 1-3 Sequence for Cleanup/removal

Cleanup/removal procedure

Procedure 4-1: “Stop eNodeB supervision and 9453 XMS server” (p. 4-2)

Procedure 4-2: “Remove Release LA2.0.x software” (p. 4-4)

Procedure 4-3: “Remove 9453 XMS servers” (p. 4-5)

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Overview

Purpose

This chapter provides detailed procedures to migrate the LTE RAN Alcatel-Lucent 9400

eNodeB (Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS) from LA2.0 to Release LA3.0 (5620 SAM 8.0 Rx).

Contents

Procedure 2-1: Upgrade 5620 SAM server to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx 2-2

Procedure 2-2: Upgrade ePC from LE2.1 to LE3.0 2-3

Procedure 2-3: Upgrade 9959 NPO software from release M3 to M4 2-4

Procedure 2-4: Install LA3.0 9452 WPS software 2-5

Procedure 2-5: Update eNodeB NEM to LA3.0 software 2-6

Procedure 2-6: Migrate 9412 eNodeB from 9453 XMS to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx 2-7

Procedure 2-7: Upgrade 9412 eNodeB LA2.0 clusters to LA3.0 from 5620 SAM 2-9

Procedure 2-8: Apply Golden Parameter Template to eNodeBs from 5620 SAM 2-17

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Procedure 2-1: Upgrade 5620 SAM server to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx

Overview

This procedure includes pre-checks, prerequisites, steps, and post-checks to update the

5620 SAM server to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx and later.

Purpose

This procedure describes how to upgrade 5620 SAM server to support 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx

and later.

Note: This procedure assumes the Alcatel-Lucent 5620 Service Aware Manager

(SAM) is already installed and operational in the network.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to upgrade 5620 SAM server to support 5620 SAM 8.0

Rx and later.

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1 Upgrade 5620 SAM server to support 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx and later.

Reference: See Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM, Release 8.0 Rx, Release Description, 3HE

06054 AAxx TQZZA for details.

See Alcatel-Lucent 5620 Service Aware Manager and Alcatel-Lucent 5650 Control

Plane Assurance Manager Installation and Upgrade Guide for details.

Download 5620 SAM manuals from OLCS Services Collaboration site

(https://services.support.alcatel-lucent.com/services/lte/) (login required).

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2 When completed, continue with the following procedure.

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Procedure 2-2: Upgrade ePC from LE2.1 to LE3.0

Overview

This procedure describes how to upgrade ePC from release LE2.1 to LE3.0 to support

5620 SAM 8.0 Rx.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to upgrade ePC from release LE2.1 to LE3.0

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1 Upgrade ePC software from release LE2.1 to LE3.0 to support 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx.

Reference: See Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM LTE ePC User Guide, 3HE 06261 AAxx

TQZZA for details .



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Procedure 2-3: Upgrade 9959 NPO software from release M3

to M4

Overview

This procedure describes how to upgrade 9959 NPO software from release M3 to M4 to

support 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to upgrade 9959 NPO software from release M3 to M4.

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1 Upgrade 9959 NPO software from M3 to M4 to support 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx.

Reference: See Alcatel-Lucent NPO - Migrate NPO Software on Same Hardware, in

Non-ASM Mode on Solaris OS, 3BK 17446 0040 RJZZA for details.

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Migration procedures Procedure 2-3: Upgrade 9959 NPO software from release M3

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Procedure 2-4: Install LA3.0 9452 WPS software

Overview

This procedure describes how to install the LA3.0 9452 WPS software on the PC with the

Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM client PC.

Note: Maintain LA2.0 9452 WPS until after testing and checkout of all eNodeBs are

complete.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to install the LA3.0 9452 WPS software on the

Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM client PC.

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1 Install the Alcatel-Lucent 9452 WPS LA3.0 software on the client PC.

Note: This procedure assumes that both applications are installed on the same PC. If

PC has less than 3 GB of RAM, install the Alcatel-Lucent 9452 WPS client software

on a separate PC.

Reference: See the Alcatel-Lucent LTE RAN, 9452 WPS Software Installation

Procedure, 418-000-200 for details.

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Procedure 2-5: Update eNodeB NEM to LA3.0 software

Overview

This procedure describes how to update eNodeB NEM to LA3.0 software.

Note: Maintain eNodeB NEM LA2.0 until after testing and checkout of all eNodeBs

are complete.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to update eNodeB NEM to LA3.0 software.

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1 Install the eNodeB NEM LA3.0 client software on a client PC.

Reference: See Alcatel-Lucent Long Term Evolution (LTE) Radio Access Network

(RAN), Alcatel-Lucent 9400, eNodeB Network Element Manager (NEM) User Guide,

418-000-390 for details.

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Procedure 2-6: Migrate 9412 eNodeB from 9453 XMS to 5620

SAM 8.0 Rx

Overview

This procedure describes how to migrate 9412 eNodeB from 9453 XMS to 5620 SAM

8.0 Rx.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to migrate 9412 eNodeB from 9453 XMS to 5620 SAM

8.0 Rx.

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1 Upgrade migrate 9412 eNodeB from 9453 XMS to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx.

Reference: See Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM Migration from XMS LA2.0, 3HE 06519

AAxx TQZZA for details.

This manual includes the following procedures:

• Migration pre-requisites, restrictions, limitations

• 5620 SAM Server preparation

– Open 5620 SAM Client

– SNMP User Creation for eNodeB Management

– Mediation Policies Creation

– Self Configuration Policies Creation

– Create NPO/5620 SAM Connection

• XMS Server preparation

– Prerequisites

– Check XMS Server

– Actions on the XMS Server

• WIPS (WPS) tool (generate required workorder file from exported snapshot file)

• 5620 SAM Server: manage eNodeB

– Open 5620 SAM Client

– Workorder Activation

– eNodeB Discovery

• Alarm management

– Get XMS Information

– Configure 5620 SAM Alarm Management

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• Performance management migration

– Action on XMS Server

– Configuration on 5620 SAM Server

• Export network elements

• NPO migration

– Connect NPO to 5620 SAM Server

– Stop Connection between NPO and XMS Server

• Reverse procedure

– Unmanage eNodeB(s) in 5620 SAM

– Start eNodeB Supervision from XMS

• List of known problems

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Procedure 2-7: Upgrade 9412 eNodeB LA2.0 clusters to LA3.0

from 5620 SAM

Overview

This procedure describes how to upgrade 9412 eNodeB LA2.0 clusters to LA3.0 from

5620 SAM.

General

The eNodeB upgrade is split into several steps which can be performed a few hours, days

or even weeks apart as follows:

1. The first step is the preparation of the upgrade: download the new software, perform a

backup and pre-checks.

2. The second step is the upgrade itself. After some checks, the eNodeB software is

activated and the eNodeB resets in order to take into account this software change.

This step has to be performed during the maintenance window because there is an

impact on the service (traffic).

3. The third step is the acceptance or rejection of the new software. The acceptance has

no impact on the service (traffic). A rejection does impact service (traffic), therefore it

also has to be performed during a maintenance window.

Between the second and third step, the eNodeB is in an uncommitted state also called

probing phase. It runs with the new software, accepts the configuration changes but in

case the reject is requested, all configuration changes are discarded and the eNodeB

comes back to the software and configuration data prior to the upgrade.

Document reference

See 5620 SAM LTE RAN User Guide, 3HE 06262 AAxx TQZZA, LTE RAN maintenance,

Chapter 12, LTE RAN device maintenance, for additional details covering this procedure.



Chapter 12 includes the following topics (read chapter in its entirety before migrating

software):

• Workflow for LTE RAN maintenance

• NE maintenance preparation

• eNodeB backup and restore

• eNodeB software upgrades

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Software management of the eNodeB with 5620 SAM requires you to do the

following:

1. Download software images from the ALED website.

2. Download software images to a client PC.

3. Transfer software images to the 5620 SAM server.

4. Schedule device software upgrades with a software upgrade policy, or perform

device software upgrades manually.

5. Monitor software upgrade status.

6. Accept or reject software upgrades, as required.

Impacts

The impacts on service are given for each step of the procedure as follows:

Table 2-1 Impacts on software upgrades (LA2.0 to LA3.0)

Main steps Impact on service

eNodeB upgrade preparation phase None

eNodeB new software activation Yes

eNodeB software acceptance None

Prerequisites

Prior to any upgrade, the EMS must be upgraded to the target software version, for

example, LA3.0.

Steps

Perform the following procedures to upgrade 9412 eNodeB LA2.0 clusters to LA3.0 from

5620 SAM.

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1 Perform Procedure 2-7.1: “Prepare eNodeB for upgrade” (p. 2-11)

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2 Perform Procedure 2-7.2: “Activate new eNodeB software” (p. 2-13)

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3 Perform Procedure 2-7.3: “Accept new eNodeB software” (p. 2-16)

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Procedure 2-7.1: Prepare eNodeB for upgrade

Overivew

This procedure prepares the eNodeB for the upgrade procedure and to ensure it is ready to

be upgraded, outside the maintenance window. This procedure includes the following

steps:

1. Pre-conditions

2. Backup eNodeB

3. Download software on eNodeB

Item 3 can be performed before or after the other steps. But, item 2 has to be done only

when item 1 is completed successfully.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to prepare for the 9412 eNodeB upgrade.

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1 Pre-conditions: Ensure the following pre-conditions are accomplished before starting the

upgrade:

• All eNodeB hardware supports LA 3.0. Refer to the Release Configuration Document

(LTE/BTS/APP/029851, eNode B Configurations for LTE Release LA 3.0) for

supported hardware. Any hardware upgrade must be performed before the software

upgrade.

• All required licenses must be available on the system, for both the available LA 2.0

capacity licenses and new LA 3.0 feature licenses.

• If no VLAN is defined on the eNodeB, both OAM and transport must be on the same

subnet .

• New eNodeB software is available on the code server.

• All eNodeBs to be upgraded are up and running properly. Any critical alarm must be

investigated and resolved before starting an upgrade.

• All GPS bulletins are available and executed.

• eNodeB performance should also be monitored in order to compare its performance

after the upgrade.

• 9412 eNodeB software images must be imported into the 5620 SAM Server.

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Reference: See 5620 SAM LTE RAN User Guide, 3HE 06262 AAxx TQZZA, Part,

LTE RAN maintenance, Chapter 12, LTE RAN device maintenance, Section 12.3, NE

maintenance preparation and Section 12.5, eNodeB software upgrades, Procedure

12.7, To import an eNodeB software image into the 5620 SAM, for additional details.

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2 Backup eNodeB: Backup eNodeB configuration files. The eNodeB configuration to be

upgraded should be saved from the 5620 SAM.


LTE RAN maintenance, Chapter 12, LTE RAN device maintenance, Section 12.4,

eNodeB backup and restore, for details.

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3 Download software: From the 5620 SAM, select the eNodeB to which the new software

is downloaded, the software to download and launch the download action. It is possible to

download the software to more than one eNodeB at a time. If the download is aborted or

fails, the eNodeB removes any downloaded software, if any.


LTE RAN maintenance, Chapter 12, LTE RAN device maintenance, 12.5 eNodeB

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Procedure 2-7.2: Activate new eNodeB software

Overivew

This procedure activates the downloaded software on the eNodeB. Some basic checks

have to be performed just prior to the activation of the software in order to ensure that the

eNodeB is able to be upgraded. The activation has to be performed during the

maintenance window as it impacts service. This procedure includes the following steps:

1. Pre-check EnodeB before software activation

2. Activate new software

3. Post-check EnodeB after software activation

See 5620 SAM LTE RAN User Guide, 3HE 06262 AAxx TQZZA, Part, LTE RAN

maintenance, Chapter 12, LTE RAN device maintenance, 12.5 eNodeB software

upgrades, for details.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to activate the 9412 eNodeB software.

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1 Check before software activation: Ensure the following checks are accomplished before

activating the software:

• These checks have to be performed just before the new software activation is

triggered. They are needed to ensure that the eNodeB is able to be upgraded and help

in the investigation if any issue appears on the eNodeB after the software activation.

• Verify a full backup is done on all eNodeBs being activated.

• All running PCMD, call traces, and debug traces (postmortem and snapshot files)

must be stopped.

• The operator/on-site team must ensure that:

– All eNodeB to be upgraded must be up and running. Any critical alarm must be

investigated and resolved before starting an upgrade.

– All GPS bulletins are available and executed.

– Both OAM and transport are on the same subnet, if no VLAN is defined on the

eNodeB.

No modifications to the transport network of this eNodeB should be done after the LA3.0

software is successfully activated.

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2 Activate new software: From the 5620 SAM, select the eNodeB to be activated and

launch the action.

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The following actions can/will occur:

• Multiple eNodeBs can be activated at the same time.

• The eNodeB resets to accept the new software, this takes about 3 minutes.

• The eNodeB will then be up in LA 3.0 software version. If the activated software

fails, the eNodeB falls back to LA 2.0.

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3 Post-check after software activation: When the software activation is successful and the

eNodeB is running properly, the following checks are performed in order to ensure, as

much as possible, the correct eNodeB behavior and service:

• Investigate any new alarms.

• Check the lteCell, X2 and S1 status.

• Check that the licensed capacity corresponds to the capacity before the upgrade.

• Wait for the granularity period (15 minutes) and check that PM files are available on

the OMC.

• Check performance monitoring on eNodeB and compare with the eNodeB

performance before the upgrade.

If all these operations are successful:

• Restart if needed any stopped PCMD

• Call trace and debug trace.

• Backup the upgrade eNodeB

If any critical issue is detected or if the service is not satisfactory, the operator/on-site

team may perform a reject of this new software version. From this stage, the eNodeB is

running on an uncommitted state, or probing phase. All configuration updates are possible

and there is no restriction on the service it provides.

But in case the software is rejected or in case of eNodeB internal error, all the

modifications performed during this phase will be lost and the eNodeB falls back to the

software and configuration running prior to the upgrade. Therefore, special care is needed

for any transport modification, as they will be lost in case of the eNodeB returning to

previous version.

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4 In order to take into account the latest parameter optimized values, apply the Golden

Parameter Template. Refer to Procedure 2-8: “Apply Golden Parameter Template to

eNodeBs from 5620 SAM” (p. 2-17) for details.

Note: The template and software releases must match. For example, the template

delivery for LA3.0.1 is not compatible with LA3.0.0 software and the LA3.0.0 golden

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Procedure 2-7.3: Accept new eNodeB software

Overivew

This procedure accepts the software on the eNodeB to end the probing phase, and

therefore to indicate that the software is running correctly. This can be performed outside

the maintenance window, a few hours or days after the software activation. In this phase

there is only one step indicated here below. This procedure includes one step: accept new

software.


maintenance, Chapter 12, LTE RAN device maintenance, 12.5 eNodeB software

upgrades, for details.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to accept the new software on the eNodeB.

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1 Accept new software: From the 5620 SAM, select the eNodeB, accept the new software

and launch the new software action.

It is possible to accept multiple eNodeBs at the same time. There is no service impact

(traffic) when accepting the software. The eNodeB does not reset, and the link to the

eNodeB is not lost.

Note: From this acceptance, it is not possible for the operator to reject the new

software.

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Procedure 2-8: Apply Golden Parameter Template to eNodeBs

from 5620 SAM

Overview

This procedure describes how to create a snapshot of the eNodeB configurations.



parameter template is not compatible with LA3.0.1 software. For the latest template

updates, refer to LTE RAN 9400, Release LA3.0.0, Release Notes, 418-000-005 found

on the OLCS Services Collaboration site: https://services.support.alcatel-lucent.com/

services/lte/?path=/Documents/Notes/LE3.0 (look for file LTE_RAN_Release_Notes_

LA3.0.x_Iss_x.x.pdf).

Important! Depending on the parameter modifications, a partial or full eNodeB reset

may occur during the application of the workorder on the eNodeB.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to create a snapshot of the eNodeB configurations.

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1 Create a snapshot of the eNodeB configuration using 5620 SAM.


LTE RAN device configuration and discovery, Chapter 6, RAN device offline

configuration, Section 6.3, Configuration snapshots, for details.

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2 Import Golden Parameter Template to 9452 WPS. Download the “Deployment Ready”

templates for the matching software release from the LTE eNodeB FDD Golden

Parameters web site (http://mobility.web.alcatel-lucent.com/~datadef/lte/enb_gpl/).



parameter template is not compatible with LA3.0.1 software.

Reference: See Alcatel-Lucent LTE RAN, 9452 WPS User Guide, 418-000-201,

Chapter 3, General Alcatel-Lucent 9452 WPS operating procedures, Template

management, Import a template, for details.

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3 Import snapshot from 5620 SAM to 9452 WPS.

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Chapter 3, General Alcatel-Lucent 9452 WPS operating procedures, External

interfaces, Import a configuration file, for details.

Note: The imported snapshot must be done in Replace initial snapshot and discard

existing workorders mode.

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4 Create delta workorder(s) with 9452 WPS.


Chapter 3, General Alcatel-Lucent 9452 WPS operating procedures, Workorder

management, Create a workorder, for details.

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5 Export the delta workorder to 5620 SAM.


Chapter 3, General Alcatel-Lucent 9452 WPS operating procedures, Workorder

management, Export a single workorder/Export all workorders, for details.

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6 From 5620 SAM, deploy the workorder to the eNodeBs.

Note: This also activates the workorder on the eNodeB though a Activation Session.


LTE RAN device configuration and discovery, Chapter 6, RAN device offline

configuration, Section 6.2, eNodeB offline configuration, for details.

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7 When completed, return to Procedure 2-7.2: “Activate new eNodeB software” (p. 2-13),

Step 3.

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Overview

Purpose

This chapter provides detailed procedures to fallback the LTE RAN Alcatel-Lucent 9400

eNodeB from Release LA3.0 and 5620 SAM to LA2.0 and 9453 XMS.

Contents

Procedure 3-1: Reject eNodeB software upgrade from 5620 SAM to previous

eNodeB software

3-2

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SAM to previous eNodeB software

Overivew

This procedure reject the install software on the eNodeB. If the new eNodeB software is

not satisfactory (or for any other reason), it is possible to return to previous software

version and configuration. This procedure includes the following steps:

1. Reject new software

2. Post-check EnodeB after software rejection


maintenance, Chapter 12, LTE RAN device maintenance, Section 12.3, NE maintenance

preparation and Section 12.5, eNodeB software upgrades, for details.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to reject the new software load from the 9412 eNodeB

upgrade.

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1 Reject new software: Reject new software load as follows:

1. From the 5620 SAM, select the eNodeB where the new software needs to be rejected

and launch the reject new software action.

All modifications which have been applied to the eNodeB since its new software

activation will be lost. If any transport modification has been performed, the

Operator/on-site team must ensure that the transport backhaul is compatible to the

previous LA 2.0 software and transport configuration (IPv4, etc.).

In order to return to previous version and take into account the previous configuration, the

eNodeB will reset. This will take about three minutes. The eNodeB will then be up in LA

2.0 software version and configuration prior to the upgrade.

If the rejection of the new software fails; the eNodeB falls back to LA 2.0.

It is possible to reject more than one eNodeB in parallel.

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2 Post-check after software rejection: When the software rejection is successful and the

eNodeB is running properly, the following checks are performed in order to ensure, as

much as possible, the correct eNodeB behavior and service:

• Investigate any new alarms.

• Check the lteCell, X2 and S1 status.

• Check that the licensed capacity corresponds to the capacity before the upgrade.

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• Wait for the granularity period (15 minutes) and check that PM files are available on

the OMC.

• Check performance monitoring on eNodeB and compare with the eNodeB

performance before the upgrade.

If all these operations are successful:

• Restart if needed any stopped PCMD

• Call trace and debug trace.

• Backup the upgrade eNodeB

If any critical issue is detected or if the service is not satisfactory, the operator/on-site

team may perform a reject of this new software version. From this stage, the eNodeB is

running on an uncommitted state, or probing phase. All configuration updates are possible

and there is no restriction on the service it provides.

But in case the software is rejected or in case of eNodeB internal error, all the

modifications performed during this phase will be lost and the eNodeB falls back to the

software and configuration running prior to the upgrade. Therefore, special care is needed

for any transport modification, as they will be lost in case of the eNodeB returning to

previous version.

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Procedure 3-2: Fallback 9412 eNodeB from 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx to

9453 XMS

Overview

This procedure describes how to fallback 9412 eNodeB from 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx to 9453

XMS.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to fallback 9412 eNodeB from 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx to

9453 XMS.

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1 Fallback 9412 eNodeB from 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx to 9453 XMS.

Reference: See Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM Migration from XMS LA2.0, 3HE 06519

AAxx TQZZA for details.

This manual includes the following Fallback (reverse) procedures:

• Reverse procedure

– Unmanage eNodeB(s) in 5620 SAM

– Start eNodeB Supervision from XMS



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4 4Cleanup/remove

procedures

Overview

Purpose

This chapter describes procedures to cleanup/remove Release LA2.0.x software and

hardware.

Contents

Procedure 4-1: Stop eNodeB supervision and 9453 XMS server 4-2

Procedure 4-2: Remove Release LA2.0.x software 4-4

Procedure 4-3: Remove 9453 XMS servers 4-5

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Procedure 4-1: Stop eNodeB supervision and 9453 XMS server

Overview

This procedure describes how to stop eNodeBsupervision and 9453 XMS server in

LA2.0.

Prerequisites

Before beginning, follow these prerequisites:

• XMS server must be installed or upgraded to LA2.0.2 (drop 2.3 MNCL5 load). Check

the dedicated Release Note to be sure all conditions are meant before the migration.

• All eNodeBs must be supervised by the 9453 XMS server. The supported eNodeB

model is based on MIM.5.3.8, FM model edition 6 and MIB Ed2P05.

• Must have unix root password and, XMS wibox password for the server.

• Must have all the eNodeB IP addresses.

9453 XMS server checks

Check for the following before beginning the migration:

• Following this procedure, connect a client PC to the server and open a XMS WiBox

session.

• Open Supervision GUI and verify all eNodeBs are really supervised by the 9453

XMS server.

• It is the responsibility of the operator to check that XMS server is fully operational

before starting this procedure.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to stop eNodeBsupervision and 9453 XMS server in

LA2.0.

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1 Stop XMS supervision as follows:

1. On XMS Supervision GUI, right click on dedicated eNodeB, then click

Stop Supervision.

2. A Confirmation window opens, click OK.

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2 Note: This step stops 9453 XMS supervision over the eNodeBs.

Stop 9453 XMS server as follows:

1. Close all the XMS GUIs.

2. Logon as oamops on 9453 XMS server:

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3. Enter the following command to stop 9453 XMS server:

(oamops) %

/opt/oam/exe/pmgt/svcadm.x disable /application/xms/xms

4. Check that XMS services are stopped as follows:

(oamops) % svcs –a |grep xms

5. Redo the command until all the services (result command) are disabled.

Cleanup/remove procedures Procedure 4-1: Stop eNodeB supervision and 9453 XMS

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Procedure 4-2: Remove Release LA2.0.x software

Overview

Use this procedure to remove/un-install Release LA2.0 software from the client PC also

used for the Release LA3.0 client software for the following applications:

• Release LA2.0 Alcatel-Lucent 9452 WPS

• Release LA2.0 NEM

Steps

Perform the following procedure to remove/un-install Release LA2.0 software from the

client PC.

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1 Select one of the following methods to remove/un-install the following software from the

client PC:

• Go to the Control Panel and open Add or Remove Programs.

• Go to the application uninstaller tool to uninstall the software.

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2 Uninstall Release LA2.0 Alcatel-Lucent 9452 WPS client software.

Reference: See the Alcatel-Lucent LTE RAN, 9452 WPS Software Installation

Procedure, 418-000-200 for details.



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3 Uninstall Release LA2.0 NEM software.

Reference: See the Alcatel-Lucent LTE RAN, Alcatel-Lucent 9400, eNodeB NEM

User Guide, 418-000-390 for details.



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Procedure 4-3: Remove 9453 XMS servers

Overview

The following procedures describe how to remove 9453 XMS servers.

Steps

Perform the following procedures to remove 9453 XMS server from the network.

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1 Perform Procedure 4-3.1: “Stop eNodeB supervision from the 9453 XMS LA2.0” (p. 4-6)

to stop eNodeB supervision from the 9453 XMS LA2.0.

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2 Perform Procedure 4-3.2: “Disconnect 9959 NPO from the 9453 XMS” (p. 4-7) to

remove NPO from XMS.

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3 Perform Procedure 4-3.3: “Remove 9453 XMS servers” (p. 4-8) to remove XMS servers.

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Procedure 4-3.1: Stop eNodeB supervision from the 9453 XMS

LA2.0

Overview

This procedure describes how to stop eNodeB supervision from the 9453 XMS LA2.0.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to stop eNodeB supervision.

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1 Perform the referenced procedure to stop eNodeB supervision from the Alcatel-Lucent

9453 XMS.

Note: All ENBEquipment objects in the supervision tree of the Supervision View can

and should be stopped at the same time.

Reference: See Release LA2.0.x Alcatel-Lucent LTE RAN, Alcatel-Lucent 9400,

Alcatel-Lucent 9453 XMS User Guide, 418-000-115, Chapter 10, Perform OAM tasks

from the Supervision View, Stop supervision of an eNodeB equipment.

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Procedure 4-3.2: Disconnect 9959 NPO from the 9453 XMS

Overview

This procedure describes how to disconnect 9959 NPO from the 9453 XMS.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to disconnect 9959 NPO from the 9453 XMS.

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1 Disconnect 9959 NPO from the 9453 XMS.

Reference: See NPO Cabling Description for Solaris Servers, 3BK 17446 4005

PCZZA.

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Procedure 4-3.3: Remove 9453 XMS servers

Overview

This procedure describes how to remove 9453 XMS servers.

Steps

Perform the following procedure to remove 9453 XMS servers.

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1 Remove 9453 XMS servers.

Reference: See . LTE RAN 9400, 9453 XMS Administration User Guide,

418-000-121,

LTE RAN 9400, 9453 XMS and 9459 NPO SUN Servers, Installation Manual,

418-000-126

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Appendix A: Abbreviations

Overview

Purpose

This appendix lists abbreviations used in this document and the expanded form of those

abbreviations.

Contents

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Abbreviations

E

EMS Element Management System

ePC Evolved Packet Core

L

LKDI License Key Delivery Infrastructure

LTE Long Term Evolution

LTE RAN (eUTRAN, E-UTRAN) Long Term Evolution radio access network

M

MME Mobility Management Entity

MOI Managed Object Instance

N

NEM Network Element Manager

NPO Network Performance Optimizer

O

OLCS Online Customer Support

P

PCRF Policy Control and Charging Rules Function

PGW Packet Data Network Gateway

R

RAN radio access network

S

SAM Service Aware Manager

SFTP Secure File Transfer Protocol

SGW Signaling Gateway

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WO Workorder

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Index

A about this document, ix

accept new eNodeB software, 2-16

activate new eNodeB software,

2-13

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C cleanup/remove procedures, 4-1

conventions used, x

create a eNodeB snapshot instance

from 5620 SAM, 2-17

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D disconnect 9959 NPO from the

9453 XMS, 4-7

document support, xi

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F factors to be aware of before

beginning migration, 1-2

fallback 9412 eNodeB from 5620

SAM 8.0 Rx to 9453 XMS, 3-4

fallback procedures, 3-1

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H how to comment, xi

how to order, xi

how to use this document, x

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I install LA3.0 9452 WPS software,

2-5

intended audience, ix

introduction to migration/fallback

processes, 1-1

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M migrate 9412 eNodeB from 9453

XMS to 5620 SAM 8.0 Rx, 2-7

migration and fallback sequences,

1-9

migration procedures, 2-1

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P prepare eNodeB for upgrade, 2-11

prerequisites required before

migration, 1-4

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R reject eNodeB software upgrade

from 5620 SAM to previous

eNodeB software, 3-2

related information, xi

remove 9453 XMS servers, 4-5,

4-8

remove Release LA2.0.x software,

4-4

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S stop eNodeB supervision and 9453

XMS server, 4-2

stop eNodeB supervision from the

9453 XMS LA2.0, 4-6

supported systems, ix

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T technical support, xi

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U update eNodeB NEM to LA3.0

software, 2-6

upgrade 5620 SAM server to 5620

SAM 8.0 Rx, 2-2

upgrade 9412 eNodeB LA2.0

clusters to LA3.0 from 5620

SAM, 2-9

upgrade 9959 NPO software from

release M3 to M4, 2-4

upgrade ePC from LE2.1 to LE3.0,

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Documents

alcatellucent logo

property of alcatel

trademarks of alcatel

xxrelated information

release la3

xixidocument support

xixitechnical support

xixi1 introduction