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Managing BBU and RU with SlapOS Master and NMS Learning Track

Welcome to the training program on managing Baseband Units (BBUs) and Remote Units (RUs) using SlapOS Master and NMS. Below are links to the individual tutorials, divided by program:
  • Last Update:2024-10-09
  • Version:002
  • Language:en

Day 1: Introduction, Setup, and Health Service Deployment

Time Activity Duration Outcome
9:00 – 9:30 AM Preparation: Document dispatch and network verification.
  • Set up the training environment, verify machine connectivity, and access the Rapid.Space panel.
  • Ensure all equipment and materials are ready for hands-on exercises.
  • Ensure network connection to noVNC is functional, with an alternative option of providing IPv6 via re6stnet locally.
 30 minutes Participants will verify that all devices are connected to the network and confirm they can access the Rapid.Space panel via noVNC or an IPv6 connection.
9:30 – 11:00 AM Questionnaire and Introduction to NMS and SlapOS Master
  • Overview of NMS, role in managing BBUs and RUs, introduction to SlapOS Master.
 90 minutes Understand the role of NMS and SlapOS Master; Participants fill out the questionnaire to gauge their knowledge.
  Practice: Log in to Rapid.Space panel   Participants successfully log in to the Rapid.Space panel.
11:00 – 11:30 AM Coffee Break 30 minutes  
11:30 – 1:00 PM

Panel Usage and Navigation

 

  • How to log in, access servers, projects, services, and worklists on the Rapid.Space panel.
 90 minutes Participants will log into the Rapid.Space panel and navigate through the different sections, demonstrating they can locate servers, projects, services, and worklists.
 

How to Add Computer Node

 

  • Step-by-step instructions on adding a computer node.
   Participants understand how to add a computer node in the system.
  Practice: Add Computer Node   Participants successfully add a computer node in the system.
1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch Break 60 minutes  
2:00 – 3:30 PM

Cable Switching and Physical Setup

 

  • How to connect cables between BBUs and RUs. Adding RUs based on SDR board specifications and SFP port on CPRI cards.
 90 minutes Participants will connect cables between a BBU and RU based on a physical diagram and confirm the proper setup in the panel.
3:30 – 5:00 PM

Step-by-Step Commissioning Using GUI and MML Tools

 

  • Access services and servers, adjust settings (eNB ID, MME list, PLMN list), and make minor changes to bandwidth and frequency.
 90 minutes Access services and servers, adjust settings (eNB ID, MME list, PLMN list), and make minor changes to bandwidth and frequency.
5:00 – 5:30 PM

How to Deploy Health Service and Practice

 

  • Quick overview of deploying the health service on the panel.
 30 minutes Participants will deploy a health service on the Rapid.Space panel and verify it's allocated in the service list.
5:30 – 5:45 PM Summary 15 minutes A brief summary of Day 1 activities and questions.

Day 2: Review, Fluentbit, and Event Logging

Time Activity Duration Outcome
9:30 – 11:00 AM Review and Verify Health Service 90 minutes Participants review and verify the health service deployed on Day 1.
11:00 – 11:30 AM Coffee Break 30 minutes  
11:30 – 1:00 PM

Fluentbit Configuration and KPI

 

  • Overview of Fluentbit configuration on the panel and how KPI data is calculated.
 90 minutes Participants will explain how to configure Fluentbit for data collection. (if possible, participants show how it works on their fluentbit server). KPI is demostrated on wendelin. 
1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch Break 60 minutes  
2:00 – 3:30 PM

Event Logging

 

  • Introduction to event logging, its importance, and transitioning into the Monitor App. how to access logs, synchronize services, and interpret promise lists.
  • Practice: Check logs of the health service.
 90 minutes Participants will access health service logs and identify specific log entries that pertain to recent service actions.
Participants will use the Monitor App to view real-time logs, synchronize service statuses, and interpret promise entries to confirm system health.
3:30 – 5:00 PM Explanation of enb.cfg 90 minutes Participants understand the importance and structure of enb.cfg for eNB configuration.
5:00 – 5:30 PM Summary 30 minutes Recap and Q&A of Day 2, including challenges faced during configuration.

Day 3: Alarm Management, Backup, and QA

Time Activity Duration Outcome
9:30 – 11:00 AM

Review and Alarm Tracking & Fault Management

 

  • Detailed exploration of accessing alarms within the monitor app for BBUs, interpreting alarm indicators, and resolving typical issues (e.g., eNB start failures, CPRI lock).
 90 minutes Participants track and resolve alarms using the Monitor App, troubleshooting alarm issues.
11:00 – 11:30 AM Coffee Break 30 minutes  
11:30 – 1:00 PM Backup and Recovery Procedure 90 minutes Participants learn how to perform backup and recovery procedures, including hardware replacement steps.
1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch Break 60 minutes  
2:00 – 3:30 PM Practice: Health Service Failed Scenario 90 minutes Participants troubleshoot a health service failure scenario and resolve alarms.
3:30 – 5:00 PM Q&A and Summary 90 minutes Final Q&A session to address any remaining issues, and a summary of the overall training content.
5:00 – 5:30 PM Feedback Exchange 30 minutes Participants provide feedback on the training program.

 

 

 

 

 

Day 1: Introduction, Step-by-Step Commissioning, and Health Service Deployment

Time Activity Time Consumption Outcome
9:00 – 9:30 AM Preparation: Document dispatch and network verification.
  • Set up the training environment, verify machine connectivity, and access the Rapid.Space panel.
  • Ensure all equipment and materials are ready for hands-on exercises.
  • Ensure network connection to noVNC is functional, with an alternative option of providing IPv6 via re6stnet locally.
 30 minutes Participants will verify that all devices are connected to the network and confirm they can access the Rapid.Space panel via noVNC or an IPv6 connection.
9:30 – 11:00 AM Questionnaire and Introduction to NMS and SlapOS Master
  • Overview of NMS, role in managing BBUs and RUs, introduction to SlapOS Master.
 90 minutes Participants understand the role of NMS and SlapOS Master; assess their knowledge level via questionnaire.
  Practice: Log in to Rapid.Space panel   Participants successfully log in to the Rapid.Space panel.
11:00 – 11:30 AM Coffee Break 30 minutes  
11:30 – 1:00 PM

Panel Usage and Navigation

  • How to log in, access servers, projects, services, and worklists on the Rapid.Space panel.
 90 minutes Participants will log into the Rapid.Space panel and navigate through the different sections, demonstrating they can locate servers, projects, services, and worklists.
 

How to Add Computer Node

  • Step-by-step instructions on adding a computer node.
   Participants understand how to add a computer node in the system.
  Practice: Add Computer Node   Participants successfully add a computer node in the system.
1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch Break 60 minutes  
2:00 – 3:30 PM

Step-by-Step Commissioning Using GUI and MML Tools

  • Access services and servers, adjust settings (eNB ID, MME list, PLMN list), and make minor changes to bandwidth and frequency.
 90 minutes Participants commission BBUs using GUI and MML tools, configuring eNB ID, MME, and PLMN list.
3:30 – 5:00 PM      
5:00 – 5:30 PM

How to Deploy Health Service and Practice

  • Quick overview of deploying the health service on the panel.
  • Practice
 30 minutes Participants will deploy a health service on the Rapid.Space panel and verify it's allocated in the service list.
5:30 – 5:45 PM Summary 15 minutes A brief summary of Day 1 activities and questions.

Day 2: Review, Fluentbit, KPI, and Alarm Management

Time Activity Time Consumption Outcome
9:00 – 9:30 AM Preparation: Setup for Day 2 activities 30 minutes Verify network setup and health service from Day 1.
9:30 – 11:00 AM Review and Verify Health Service 90 minutes Participants review and verify the health service deployed on Day 1.
11:00 – 11:30 AM Coffee Break 30 minutes  
11:30 – 1:00 PM Fluentbit Configuration and KPI 90 minutes Participants configure Fluentbit for data transfer and interpret KPI data.
1:00 – 2:00 PM Lunch Break 60 minutes  
2:00 – 3:30 PM Explanation: enb.cfg in event logging 90 minutes In-depth explanation of the enb.cfg role in event logging.
 
Alarm Tracking and Fault Management
  Participants track and resolve alarms using the Monitor App, troubleshooting alarm issues.
3:30 – 5:00 PM Practice: Health Service Failed Scenario 90 minutes Participants troubleshoot a health service failure scenario and resolve alarms.
5:00 – 5:30 PM Final Q&A and Review 30 minutes Open Q&A session to address any remaining issues.