Alarm

NbapCommon_Layer3SetupFailure
BfDevice_BatteryMissing M
BfDevice_DcDistributionFailure
BfDevice_BatteryVoltageSupervisionTooLowPrioLoadDisconnected
BfDevice_BatteryVoltageSupervisionTooLowMainLoadDisconnected
Auto-Configuration of Board Not Possible unavailable
PsDevice_LossOfMains
AuxPlugInUnit_CommunicationLostWithRet
AuxPlugInUnit_CommunicationLostWithAsc
AuxPlugInUnit_CommunicationLost
AntennaBranch_FeederCurrentTooHighInBranchB
SectorAntenna_FeederCurrentTooHigh equipment_malfunction SectorAntenna=3
NodeBFunction_UlHwUsageExceedsUlLicenseLevel
Emergency Unlock of Software Licensing
AuxPlugInUnit_PiuConnectionLost
E1 Down
Sector Failure
N.B: Sometimes a restart is the only thing needed to clear an alarm.
Alarm Category
NbapCommon_Layer3SetupFailure Critical
BfDevice_BatteryMissing M Major
BfDevice_DcDistributionFailure Major
BfDevice_BatteryVoltageSupervisionTooLowPrioLoadDisconnected Major
BfDevice_BatteryVoltageSupervisionTooLowMainLoadDisconnected Major
Auto-Configuration of Board Not Possible unavailable Warning
PsDevice_LossOfMains Major
AuxPlugInUnit_CommunicationLostWithRet Major
AuxPlugInUnit_CommunicationLostWithAsc Major
AuxPlugInUnit_CommunicationLost Major
AntennaBranch_FeederCurrentTooHighInBranchB Major
SectorAntenna_FeederCurrentTooHigh equipment_malfunction SectorAntenna=3 Major
NodeBFunction_UlHwUsageExceedsUlLicenseLevel Major
Emergency Unlock of Software Licensing Major
FcuDeviceGroup_NumberOfHwEntitiesMismatch Major
DownlinkBaseBandPool_DlHwLessThanDlCapacity Minor
NodeBFunction_DlHwUsageExceedsDlLicenseLevel Major
Carrier_SignalNotReceivedWithinTime timeout_expired Major
Ethernet Switch Port Fault Major
Loss of Tracking Major
AlmDevice_ExternalAlarm
Critical
BfDevice_BatteryChargingFailure Major
PDH Loss of Frame Major
IMA Link Reception Unusable at Far End Warning
Remote Defect Indication on IMA Link Warning
IMA Link Reception Misconnected Major
Loss of IMA Frame Major
PowerSupplySystem_BatteryOverTemperature Major
UpLinkBaseBandPool_ULHWLessThanULCapacity Minor
FcuDeviceGroup_EnclosureDoorOpen Major
TxDevicegroup_GeneralSWError
Major
Plug-In Unit General Problem Major
UtranCell_NbapReconfigurationFailure w Warning
CluDeviceGroup_EnclosureDoorOpen Major
UbchDeviceSet_GeneralSWError Major
PowerSupplySystem_BatteryOverTemperature Major
RuDeviceGroup_GammaUplinkFailure
Major
RuDeviceGroup_GeneralHwError Major
PsuDeviceGroup_GeneralHwError Major
RetDevice_RetFailure Major
RbsLocalCell_MaxNumHsPdschCodesExceedsLicense Key File Fault dLimit Major
RbsLocalCell_CellReleaseFailure Major
TpaDevice_AmplificationError Major
TrDevice_GeneralHwError Major
Power Failure Left Slot Major
System Clock in Holdover Mode Major
AuxPlugInUnit_PiuConnectionLost Major
E1 Down Major
Sector Failure Critical
N.B: Sometimes a restart is the only thing needed to clear an alarm.
Resolution
Transmission related alarm. Node B is having connectivity issues with the RNC.Most times a node restart would
clear the alarm. If not, Transmission Team should check their end (Hubs involved)
The alarm could be as a result of A disconnected or faulty cable between the battery and the Battery Fuse Unit
(BFU), A faulty BFU, A faulty battery or the battery is stolen. What can be done a) check the cable from the BFU
to the battery b) replace the BFU c) replace/install the battery. BFU can be restarted using element manager.If
BFU is not in use, lock it.
Likely causes, A blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. Replace Fuse or CCT Breaker.
Has to do with one of the Boards.Board suspected faulty or not in use.Boards should be locked and unplugged
as the case may be.
PSU Breaker controlling AC mains should be reset. PSU could be replaced.
Communication with RETU is lost.You could attempt restarting the RUIF, RU, and FU. RETU is suspected to be
faulty and should be replaced
Communication with ASC is lost.You could attempt restarting the RUIF, RU, and FU. ASC is suspected to be
faulty and should be replaced
licensed limit has been reached in the RBS.Uplink Hardware is RAX card. Usually a new upgraded license is
installed.
The alarm is issued when someone activates the Emergency state, using the action, setEmergencyState. The
purpose of this Emergency state is to free the software of all license restrictions in an emergency situation, so
that the capacity of the node is maximized.

The Emergency state remains active for seven days. After this seven-day period, the Emergency state ceases
automatically, but the alarm remains, to act as a reminder that the Emergency state has been activated once
already. The Emergency state can be activated again for a second seven-day period, if necessary. After this
second seven-day period, the Emergency state can only be activated again, if a new License Key File (LKF)
containing an Emergency unlock reset key is received from Ericsson and installed into the node.
E// generates license key based on finger print of the node. i.e. X911506883. License is updated using moshell
or SMO to clear the alarm. License is transferred to node via FTP
most likely causes of the alarm are: A faulty or disconnected fan unit cable , Too few fans installed. Reset FCU
breaker on Power distribution unit on site
Downlink Hardware TX Board(S) are not utilizing up to the capacity configured on the license.Alarm is minor and
it dosent affect traffic. To clear the alarm more TX Boards might need to be added to meet up to configured
capacity or the license is downgraded. Restarting the TX Boards could also be attempted.
licensed limit has been reached in the RBS.Downlink Hardware isTX card. Usually a new upgraded license is
installed.
Restart the board concerned, Restart the RBS, Export and Delete in EM and run the Site and Cabinet
Configuration.
Ethernet Switch Ports are located on the ETM-FX Boards which are used for IP. If technology in place is ATM
not IP then the particular port should be blocked to clear the alarm since the board is not in use.
Site is losing sync reference. A restart could clear the alarm. Also doing get sync, lacl sync, acc proxy
lossoftracking and adding a sync ref could also do. Changing sync priority is also another option.
BBU(Battery Backup Unit) Breaker should be reset to clear the alarm most times.BFU can also be replaced to
clear alarm.
RBS is running on batteries only and the battery voltage is below a certain operator-defined or hardware default
level .BFU locked if not in use
Likely cause is Incorrectly connected feeder or jumper cable between ASC, RETU and Antenna.Lock/Unlock RU
and wait 10mins to see if alarm clears. Faulty Antenna. Antenna should probably be changed.
The likely causes of the alarm are: A disconnected cable A faulty battery temperature sensor or faulty sensor
cable A faulty Battery Fuse Unit (BFU). A hard reset done at site could clear the alarm. Reseting the node
from the mains.
The likely cause is one of the following: A fault in the climate system A battery temperature sensor fault Battery
failure High environmental temperature
Uplink Hardware RAX Board(S) are not utilizing up to the capacity configured on the license.Alarm is minor and
it dosent affect traffic. To clear the alarm, more RAX Boards might need to be added to meet up to configured
capacity or the license is downgraded. Restarting the RAX Boards could also be attempted.
RBS door is opened or there is a risk for temperature problems caused by disturbed airflow.
The alarm usually comes with an MO reference like Subrack=1,Slot=11,PlugInUnit=1,TxDeviceGroup=1, which
shows that the software errors is coming from slot 11 which is the TX Card. A cold restart of the card acc
001100 manualrestart should clear the alarm.
1.Lock, restart and unlock the board or Plugin Unit might need to be replaced.
Door to the site is open. Field Engineer should be called to close the entrance door to the site.
Restart RAX Card
Problem suspected to be Faulty RU, RAX, RUIF or Gamma cable between RUIF and RU.Restart RAX Card,
Rus, RUIF.If alarm persists, change the respective hardwares.
Most likely RU might need to be changed. Restart RU,Lock/Unlock
PSU should be changed
Means it takes time for a call to be released. A warm restart should be enough to clear the alarm.
2G is usually down most times when alarm comes up
Usually follows with a loss of tracking alarm. A warm restart should do. If not clear the lossoftracking alarm.
Check the status of the E1. st phys or st e1. Inform Field Engineer to visit site and investigate.
Swap Rus and restart
Check the status of the E1. st phys or st e1. Inform Field Engineer to visit site and investigate.Reset TX Link
Fault affects Transmit Power Amplifier in RU. Restart or replace RU