Content for TR 36.896 Word version: 14.0.0
2 References
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations
4 General
5 Extend maximum number of eNBs in a PLMN
6 Extend maximum number of Cells in an eNB
7 Conclusions
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2 References p. 5
3 Definitions, symbols and abbreviations p. 6
3.1 Definitions p. 6
3.2 Abbreviations p. 6
4 General p. 6
5 Extend maximum number of eNBs in a PLMN p. 7
5.1 Evaluation criteria p. 7
5.2 Possible Solutions p. 7
5.2.1 Solution 1: Fixed extension of eNB ID p. 7
5.2.2 Solution 2: Using Multiple PLMN IDs p. 7
5.2.2.1 Solution 2a: The New PLMN(s) Configured as Equivalent PLMN p. 7
5.2.2.2 Solution 2b: Network Sharing p. 8
5.2.3 Solution 3: Reusing eNB ID in different geographic areas p. 8
5.3 Evaluations p. 9
6 Extend maximum number of Cells in an eNB p. 13
6.1 Evaluation criteria p. 13
6.2 Possible Solutions p. 13
6.2.1 Solution 1: Integrate multiple logical eNBs into a single physical eNB p. 13
6.2.2 Solution 2: Fixed extension of Cell bits p. 13
6.2.3 Solution3: Supporting more Macro eNB IDs in an interface instance p. 13
6.2.4 Solution 4: Combined use of eNB-ID and TAC p. 14
6.3 Evaluations p. 14
7 Conclusions p. 16
7.1 Extend maximum number of eNBs in a PLMN p. 16
7.2 Extend maximum number of cells in an eNB p. 16
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