Ericsson 5G Feature,KPIs Analysis_ Overview, Dependencies & Recommendations (1).pdf

Ericsson 5G Feature,KPIs Analysis_ Overview, Dependencies & Recommendations (1).pdf

1. Ericsson August 2025
Ericsson 5G Features & KPIs Analysis
Overview, Dependencies & Recommendations
Hashem Majid 

2. Analysis Overview
A comprehensive breakdown of Ericsson 5G features
This analysis provides a structured approach to understanding, deploying, and optimizing Ericsson 5G features across
different network scenarios.
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Feature Categorization
Organized into 7 key categories based on
functionality and deployment requirements
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Dependency Mapping
Visual representation of feature relationships
and prerequisite chains
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Deployment Guidance
Recommended activation order and
implementation best practices
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Critical Conflicts
Identification of high-risk feature
combinations to avoid
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Recommended Stacks
Optimized feature combinations for different
deployment scenarios
insights
KPI Impact Summary
Analysis of feature effects on network
performance metrics
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3. Executive Summary
Key findings from Ericsson 5G Feature Analysis
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Core Infrastructure Dependencies
IEEE 1588 Time & Phase Sync is fundamental for all NR operations
Basic Intelligent Connectivity enables EN-DC functionality
Proper timing chain is essential for dual connectivity features
High-Risk Combinations
NR-NR Dual Connectivity conflicts with NR Air Interface Protection
LTE-NR Spectrum Sharing conflicts with Radio Resource Partitioning
Extended Propagation Delay and High Speed UE are mutually exclusive
Recommended Deployment Stacks
Urban Macro: Core → Radio Performance → Voice → Advanced Features
Rural Coverage: Core → Extended Propagation → SSB Power Boost
Private Networks: Standalone → Security → Slicing → Optimization
Key KPI Impacts
Radio Performance
ThroughputEfficiency
Voice Services
QualityLatency
Spectrum Sharing
Efficiency
Power Management
Consumption

4. Feature Categorization
7 key categories of Ericsson 5G features
Ericsson 5G features organized by functionality and deployment requirements
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Core Network Functions
Foundational elements that enable basic
network operations and advanced features
Mobility, Slicing, QoS, UE Grouping
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Synchronization & Timing
Critical timing features for NR operation and
network synchronization
IEEE 1588, Time Holdover, Time Monitoring
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Radio Access & Beamforming
Advanced antenna technologies for improved
capacity and coverage
Massive MIMO, MU-MIMO, Beamforming
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Carrier Aggregation & Spectrum
Features for efficient spectrum utilization and
carrier management
Spectrum Sharing, Carrier Aggregation
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Voice & Emergency Services
Essential features for voice communication and
emergency call handling
VoNR, EPS Fallback, Emergency Procedures
security
Security & Management
Features for network security and operational
management
CMPv2, IPsec, Security Logging
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Testing & Optimization
Tools for network testing, monitoring and
performance optimization
Load Generator, Throughput Test, TWAMP
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5. Synchronization & Timing
Critical timing features for NR operation
Essential features for network synchronization and maintaining precise timing
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IEEE 1588 Time and Phase SyncFAJ 121 2022
Essential for NR timing synchronization
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Assisted Time HoldoverFAJ 121 4728
Maintains time during GPS loss
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Over-the-Air Assisted Time HoldoverFAJ 121 5270
Uses radio signals to maintain synchronization
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Radio Interface-Based Time MonitoringFAJ 121 5119
Monitors time via air interface
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Critical for NR operation — must be configured correctly to ensure network stability and performance
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6. Radio Access & Beamforming
Advanced antenna technologies for improved capacity and coverage
Key features for enhancing radio performance through advanced antenna technologies
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Massive MIMO Mid-BandFAJ 121 4911
Enables beamforming for mid-band AAS radios
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Downlink Multi-User MIMOFAJ 121 5130
Improves downlink capacity with MU-MIMO
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Uplink Multi-User MIMOFAJ 121 5011
Enhances uplink throughput
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Common Channel BeamformingFAJ 121 5179
For non-AAS TDD mid-band radios
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Directional Interference MitigationFAJ 121 5300
Creates nulls to reduce interference
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Enable only when using AAS radios with proper antenna arrays for optimal performance
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7. Carrier Aggregation & Spectrum Sharing
Efficient spectrum utilization and carrier management
Key features for optimizing spectrum usage and carrier management
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LTE-NR FDD Spectrum SharingFAJ 121 5147
Allows LTE and NR to share spectrum
devices
With Category MFAJ 121 5301
Supports Cat-M devices
sensors
With NB-IoTFAJ 121 5306
Supports NB-IoT on shared spectrum
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NR DL Carrier AggregationFAJ 121 5201
Combines multiple carriers for higher bandwidth
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NR 8CC DL CA High-BandFAJ 121 4964
Up to 8 carriers in high-band
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Conflicts exist — check compatibility before enabling to avoid performance issues
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8. Voice & Emergency Services
Essential features for voice communication and emergency calls
Key features for reliable voice services and emergency call handling
call
Basic Voice over NRFAJ 121 5219
Enables VoNR
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VoNR Link AdaptationFAJ 121 5369
Optimizes voice link adaptation
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EPS Fallback for IMS VoiceFAJ 121 5059
Fallback to VoLTE when VoNR fails
emergency
NR Emergency Fallback to LTEFAJ 121 5166
Ensures emergency calls can reach LTE
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NR Emergency ProceduresFAJ 121 5298
Full emergency call handling
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Essential for operator compliance and user experience
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9. Security & Management
Essential features for network security and operational management
Key features for securing network communications and operational management
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CMPv2FAJ 121 4142
Certificate management for secure communication
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IPsecFAJ 121 0804
Encrypts traffic between nodes
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Real-Time Security Event LoggingFAJ 121 3027
Logs security events in real-time
analytics
Packet CaptureFAJ 121 4759
Captures packets for troubleshooting
security
Strongly recommended for all deployments to ensure network security and operational stability
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10. Testing & Optimization
Specialized features for network testing and performance optimization
Tools for network testing, monitoring and performance optimization
speed
NR Air Interface Load GeneratorFAJ 121 5191
Generates interference for testing
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NR Downlink Throughput TestFAJ 121 5227
Injects test data into first UE
stream
Streaming of PM EventsFAJ 121 4993
Reduces OPEX by streaming PM data
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TWAMP Initiator/ResponderFAJ 121 4557 / 1791
Measures transport network latency
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Use only in test environments or for troubleshooting network issues
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11. Dependency Mapping
Understanding feature relationships and prerequisites
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Prerequisite Chain Example: VoNR Setup
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Key Prerequisites Table
Feature Required By
Basic Intelligent Connectivity EN-DC, Enhanced NR Restriction
LTE-NR Dual Connectivity EN-DC, VoNR
NR Standalone VoNR, RAN Slicing, QoS Framework
UE Grouping Framework Service-Adaptive DRX, Inactivity Timer, Mobility
IEEE 1588 Time and Phase Sync NR-NR Dual Connectivity, Over-the-Air Time Holdover
NR Mobility PSCell Change, Handover, RRC Inactive State
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Always verify prerequisites before activation to avoid deployment issues
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1Basic Intelligent Connectivity
2LTE-NR Dual Connectivity
3Basic Voice over NR
4VoNR Link Adaptation
5Priority-Controlled Scheduling
6EPS Fallback for IMS Voice
7NR Emergency Fallback to LTE
8NR Emergency Procedures

12. Deployment Guidance
Recommended activation order for 5G features
Follow this phased approach to ensure smooth feature deployment
1foundationFoundation Layer
lanIPv6verified_userCMPv2lockIPsecrouterVirtual Routerssettings_ethernetEthernet Switching
2scheduleTiming & Synchronization
timerIEEE 1588 Synchourglass_topAssisted Time Holdovermonitor_heartTime Monitoring
3swap_callsConnectivity & Mobility
wifi_tetheringBasic Int. Connectivitycompare_arrowsLTE-NR Dual Connswap_horizNR Mobilitypower_offRRC Inactive State
4settings_input_antennaRadio Performance
settings_input_antennaMassive MIMOarrow_downwardDL MU-MIMOarrow_upwardUL MU-MIMOblockInterference Mitigation
5callVoice & Emergency
micBasic VoNRtuneVoNR Link Adaptationswap_vertical_circleEPS FallbackemergencyNR Emergency Fallback
6starsAdvanced Features
layersRAN SlicinggroupUE Groupingbattery_saverService-Adaptive DRXalt_routeTraffic Steering
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Sequential activation ensures feature dependencies are met and reduces deployment risks
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13. Critical Conflicts
Feature combinations to avoid in 5G deployments
Understanding feature conflicts is crucial for stable network operation
errorHigh-Risk Combinations
warningNR-NR DC + Air Interface Protection
User plane integrity protection fails in Secondary Node
Results in data transmission failure
warningLTE-NR Sharing + Resource Partitioning
Direct conflict - cannot coexist
Choose one approach for resource allocation
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Extended Propagation Delay + High Speed UE
Mutually exclusive features
One degrades the other's performance
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Fronthaul Sharing + Flexible Cell Shaping
Both modify beamforming configurations
Leads to unpredictable coverage patterns
report_problemMedium-Risk Combinations
priority_highLTE-NR DL Aggregation + 8CC DL CA
Not supported simultaneously
Hardware overload risk
priority_highMixed Mode Radio + Time Monitoring
Time monitoring not supported in mixed mode
Sync issues may occur
priority_highRRC Inactive State + Emergency Calls
Emergency call handling conflicts
May block emergency access
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14. Recommended Feature Stacks
Optimized feature combinations for different deployment scenarios
Select the right feature stack based on your deployment scenario
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Urban Macro
foundationCore
IEEE 1588 Syncarrow_forward
Basic Int. Conn
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LTE-NR DCarrow_forward
NR Mobility
settings_input_antennaRadio
Massive MIMOarrow_forward
DL/UL MU-MIMO
arrow_forward
Beamforming
callVoice
Basic VoNRarrow_forward
VoNR Link Adaptation
arrow_forward
EPS Fallback
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RAN Slicingarrow_forward
UE Groupingarrow_forward
Service-Adaptive DRX
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Rural Coverage
foundationCore
IEEE 1588 Syncarrow_forward
Basic Int. Conn
arrow_forward
NR Mobility
settings_input_antennaRadio
Extended Propagation Delayarrow_forward
SSB Power Boost
callVoice
Basic VoNRarrow_forward
EPS Fallback
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RRC Inactive State(if supported)
factory
Industrial Network
foundationCore
IEEE 1588 Syncarrow_forward
NR Standalone
arrow_forward
QoS Framework
settings_input_antennaRadio
Massive MIMOarrow_forward
Directional Interference Mitigation
callVoice
Basic VoNR(if needed)
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RAN Slicingarrow_forward
Priority Scheduling
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Emergency Call Prioritization
securitySecurity
IPsecarrow_forward
Real-Time Loggingarrow_forward
Packet Capture
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15. Ericsson 5G KPI Analysis
Key Performance Indicators: Definitions and Impact
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Availability
NR_AVCell availability percentage
Impact: Low values indicate outages or
maintenance issues
Throughput
NR_Ave_MAC_DL_DRB_ThpAverage MAC
layer
throughput
NR_NormTraffic_AveNormalized
throughput per slot
Impact: Reflects actual user data delivery
speed
Quality Metrics
NR_AVG_CQI_XXQAMChannel Quality
Indicator
NR_DL_HARQ_BLER_XXBlock Error Rate
Impact: Higher CQI = better channel
conditions
Error Rates
NR_DL_RLC_ARRLC Acknowledgment
Ratio
NR_UL_HARQ_BLERUplink Block Error
Rate
Impact: Low AR = packet loss or congestion
Latency
NR_DL_Latency_OverallPDCP to MAC
layer delay
Impact: Affects real-time applications like
gaming/VoIP
Mobility
NR_ENDC_HO_SRHandover Success Rate
NR_ENDC_SCG_SETUP_SRSecondary Cell
Group setup
Impact: Poor SR implies mobility issues
Resource Usage
5G DL/UL PRB
Utilization
Physical Resource
Block usage
Impact: High utilization = efficient use but may
cause congestion
Packet Handling
NR_RpU_PdcpPktDisc_RATEPacket
discard rate
PDCP Vol DL/ULTotal PDCP data volume
Impact: High discard = poor application
performance

16. KPI Thresholds and Visualization
Recommended monitoring thresholds and visualization methods
Critical KPI Thresholds
KPI GoodWarningCritical
NR_AV >99.5%
99.0-
99.5%
<99.0%
NR_Ave_MAC_DL_DRB_Thp
>50
Mbps
20-50
Mbps
<20
Mbps
NR_CBRA_SR >90% 80-90% <80%
NR_DL_HARQ_BLER_256QAM<10% 10-15% >15%
NR_ENDC_SETUP_SR_gNB >95% 90-95% <90%
5G DL PRB Utilization <70% 70-85% >85%
Visualization Recommendations

Availability
Line chart for trend monitoring

Throughput
Bar/Line chart for DL vs UL

Quality Metrics
Scatter plot for CQI vs BLER
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Utilization
Gauge/Progress bar for resources

Error Rates
Heatmap for modulation vs error

Mobility
Funnel chart for handover success
Sample Dashboard Layout
Availability 99.7% Throughput 62 Mbps
PRB Utilization 78% Handover Success 94.2%
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17. KPI Correlations and Alert Rules
Understanding relationships between KPIs and setting up effective monitoring
Strong Positive Correlations
High CQI → High Throughput
Better channel quality enables higher data
rates
High PRB Utilization → High
Throughput
More resources used = more data
processed
High 256QAM Usage → Low BLER
Good channel conditions reduce errors
Strong Negative Correlations
Low CQI → High BLER
Poor channel quality increases error rates
High Interference → Low CQI
Increased noise degrades signal quality
High DTX Rate → Low
Throughput
More DTX = less data transmission
Complex Correlations
High Traffic Load ↔ PRB
Utilization
Bidirectional relationship affecting
capacity
Low Setup Success Rate ↔ High
Drop Rate
Connection failures often lead to drops
High Latency ↔ Low CQI
Poor channel conditions increase
processing delays
Troubleshooting Correlation Matrix
Symptom Likely Cause Related KPIs
Low Throughput Poor Channel Quality CQI, BLER, Interference
High Drops Mobility Issues Handover SR, Setup SR
Poor Access Congestion/InterferenceCBRA_SR, PRB Utilization
High Latency Resource Contention PRB Utilization, Active UEs
Multi-KPI Alert Conditions
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Poor Radio Conditions
IF (CQI < 8) AND (BLER > 15%) AND (256QAM Ratio < 20%)

Network Congestion
IF (PRB_Utilization > 85%) AND (Throughput < Expected)

Mobility Issues
IF (HO_SR < 90%) AND (Drops > 2%) AND (Setup_SR < 90%)
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Access Problems
IF (CBRA_SR < 80%) AND (MSG1_SR < 85%) AND (RA_Preambles > Threshold)
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18. Deployment Checklist
Essential steps for successful feature deployment
Follow these key steps to ensure smooth feature activation and operation
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Pre-Activation
hardware
Verify hardware compatibility
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Check for conflicting features
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Ensure all prerequisites are met
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Review license requirements
restore
Plan rollback strategy
settings
During Activation
monitoring
Monitor KPIs in real-
time
smartphone
Validate functionality with test
UEs
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Check for alarms or errors
description
Document configuration
changes
fact_check
Post-Activation
directions_car
Perform drive tests
insights
Analyze performance impact
update
Update network documentation
event
Schedule periodic reviews
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19. KPI Impact Summary
Effects of key features on network performance
Monitor these key performance indicators when deploying features
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MU-MIMO
trending_upBenefits
arrow_upwardThroughputarrow_upwardSpectral Efficiency
warningRisks
arrow_upwardInterference
monitoring KPIs to Monitor
CQIBLER PRB Utilization
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SSB Power Boost
trending_upBenefits
arrow_upwardCoveragearrow_upwardRSRP at cell edge
warningRisks
arrow_upwardInterference to neighbors
monitoring KPIs to Monitor
RSRP RSRQ Interference Levels
call
VoNR
trending_upBenefits
arrow_upwardVoice Quality (MOS)arrow_downwardLatency
warningRisks
Resource reservation overhead
monitoring KPIs to Monitor
Call Setup Time MOS Packet Loss
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Spectrum Sharing
trending_upBenefits
arrow_upwardSpectrum Efficiency
warningRisks
arrow_downwardPeak Throughput
monitoring KPIs to Monitor
ThroughputResource Blocks
layers
RAN Slicing
trending_upBenefits
arrow_upwardQoS Isolationarrow_upwardResource Control
warningRisks
Configuration Complexity
monitoring KPIs to Monitor
Slice-specific KPIs
battery_saver
DRX
trending_upBenefits
arrow_downwardPower Consumption
warningRisks
arrow_upwardLatency
monitoring KPIs to Monitor
Battery Life Latency
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20. Conclusion
Key takeaways from the Ericsson 5G Feature Analysis
1
Ericsson 5G features can be categorized into 7 main groups based on functionality and deployment requirements
2
Understanding dependencies is critical for successful deployment and avoiding operational issues
3
Following the recommended activation order minimizes risks and ensures smooth implementation
4
Avoiding critical conflicts prevents network issues and ensures feature compatibility
5
Selecting the right feature stack for your deployment scenario optimizes performance and resource utilization
6
Monitoring KPI impacts ensures features deliver expected benefits and meet performance targets
Thank You
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