Anyang Unicom (Mobile Maintenance Optimization Grid East: Wu Guodong) has developed a “Baseband Card Idle Resource Intelligent Verification Tool” based on Python to accurately grasp the usage of baseband card resources, which is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of the 5G network. This tool addresses the inefficiencies, errors, and difficulties in timely identification of resource bottlenecks associated with traditional manual statistics.
The tool primarily implements automated analysis of baseband resources through three core modules:
1. Data Intelligent Parsing Module: The program automatically reads the original network management export files containing BBU configuration and NR cell information, accurately locating key fields—extracting baseband functions associated with cells from the BL column (e.g., BF_4) and strictly matching the PLMN to “460-01” for current network business data, ensuring the accuracy of the analysis targets.
2. Resource Dynamic Accounting Module: Based on the maximum resource configuration supported by various preset baseband cards (e.g., VBPd01, VBPd02, etc.), the program automatically calculates the used and available resource counts for each card.
3. Multi-dimensional Visualization Output Module: The tool not only outputs a detailed list of usage for each card but also generates two core statistical views: one summarizing total resources, total usage, and total availability by device model; the other presenting a cross-sectional distribution table categorized into three ranges: “0 (fully loaded), 1-2 (tight), ≥3 (ample).” All results can be exported as structured Excel files with a clear and intuitive layout, suitable for resource scheduling meetings or capacity expansion planning.
Figure 1: Part of the Python code
Figure 2: Part of the Python code
Figure 3: Screenshot of generated files
Figure 4: Screenshot of output baseband resource usage details
Figure 5: Screenshot of generated baseband resource statistics
In practical applications, this tool has been successfully used for the inventory of baseband resources in the Anyang local network. Tasks that previously took hours of manual verification can now be completed in seconds, accurately identifying fully loaded boards and idle resources, significantly improving operational efficiency and decision-making quality. This tool fully demonstrates the immense potential of integrating programming technology with communication network operations, representing another innovative practice by Anyang Unicom in promoting “smart operations” and achieving cost reduction and efficiency enhancement.