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+OOF-SON
+--------
+
+Description
+~~~~~~~~~~~
+
+The 5G OOF-SON (earlier name was OOF-PCI) use case is an implementation of a **SON (Self-Organizing Networks)** algorithm for Physical Cell ID (PCI) optimization and the centralized Automatic Neighbor Relations (ANR) function (blacklisting a neighbor for handovers) in a 4G/5G network using the ONAP Optimization Framework (OOF).
+
+The use case is a multi-releases effort initiated in Casablanca release. This use case began with the implementation of PCI optimization in Casablanca. In Dublin release, the SON-Handler MS was onboarded as a micro-service in DCAE. Enhancements were made to Policy and SDN-C components.
+
+In Frankfurt release, the following were the main enhancements:
+
+- Introduction of Control Loop Coordination functionality, wherein a second control loop execution is denied by Policy component when another control loop is in progress.
+- Introduction of adaptive SON, wherein a set of cells whose PCI values are fixed (i.e., cannot be changed during PCI optimization) are considered during the PCI optimization.
+- In addition, the first step towards O-RAN alignment is being taken with SDN-C (R) being able to receive a DMaaP message containing configuration updates (which would be triggered when a neighbor-list-change occurs in the RAN and is communicated to ONAP over VES). `Details of this implementation <https://wiki.onap.org/display/DW/CM+Notification+Support+in+ONAP>`_
+
+
+In the Istanbul release, the following are the main enhancements:
+
+- Updates in FM reporting and fault handling to be in line with VES 7.2, 3GPP and smoother future alignment with O-RAN O1
+- Alignment with 3GPP NRM/O-RAN yang models for SON use case
+- Use CPS for storing/retrieving RAN config data for this use case (was stretch goal, partially addressed)
+- Configuration Management (CM) notifications over VES based on VES 7.2 (was stretch goal, partially addressed)
+
+
+
+The end-to-end setup for the use case requires a database which stores the cell related details of the RAN. This database is ConfigDB till we complete the transition to using CPS DB/TBDMT. The database is updated by SDN-C (R), and is accessed by SON-Handler MS and OOF for fetching (e.g., neighbor list, PNF id, etc):
+
+- `The Config DB implementation <https://github.com/onap-oof-pci-poc/sdnc/tree/master/ConfigDB/Dublin>`_
+- `Swagger JSON API documentation <https://github.com/onap-oof-pci-poc/sdnc/blob/master/ConfigDB/Dublin/SDNC_ConfigDB_API_v3.0.0.json>`_
+
+As part of Istanbul release work, progress was made towards the goal of transitioning from ConfigDB to CPS DB. CPS DB is fully based on yang models, and we have developed a modeling approach using two yang models:
+
+- Primary model: (e.g., ran-network). This is a modular sub-set of, and fully aligned with, ORAN/3GPP 28.541 NRM yang model. This aligns with device models and vendor models (base and extensions)
+
+- Secondary model: (e.g, cps-ran-schema-model) This model captures information which is not present in ORAN model, e.g., region-to-cell (CU) mapping, latitude/longitude of DU. This also has derived information for API/query efficiency, e.g., list of neighbor cells. This aligns with operator network model for use cases and applications.
+
+As part of this use case work, a RAN Simulator providing a simulated Radio Access Network
+(RAN) with a number of netconf servers simulating PNF elements has been implemented. The
+functionality of the RAN Simulator includes:
+
+- Generation of neighbor-list-update messages
+- Generation of alarms for PCI collision/confusion and
+- Generation of handover metrics for different neighbor pairs (for the ANR use case).
+
+All above functionality are enabled using a simple UI.
+
+Please see also `OOF (SON) wiki page <https://wiki.onap.org/display/DW/5G+-+OOF+%28ONAP+Optimization+Framework%29+and+PCI+%28Physical+Cell+ID%29+Optimization>`_.
+Additional information are available related to previous releases can be found
+in `El Alto & Frankfurt OOF (SON) wiki page <https://wiki.onap.org/display/DW/OOF+%28SON%29+in+R5+El+Alto%2C+OOF+%28SON%29+in+R6+Frankfurt>`_.
+
+How to Use
+~~~~~~~~~~
+
+The OOF-PCI use case is implemented in the Rutgers University (Winlab) ONAP Wireless Lab (OWL).
+For details, please see
+`lab details <https://wiki.onap.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=45298557>`_.
+
+This page includes instructions for access to the lab. Setup and testing is done manually up to now.
+
+For all instructions about installing the components, please see:
+
+- `Wiki Installation page <https://wiki.onap.org/display/DW/Demo+setup+steps+for+Frankfurt>`_
+- `Son-Handler installation <https://docs.onap.org/projects/onap-dcaegen2/en/frankfurt/sections/services/son-handler/installation.html?highlight=dcaegen2>`_
+
+Test Status and Plans
+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+
+OOF was enhanced with handling cells with fixed PCI values during the optimization,
+SON-Handler MS was functionally enhanced for adaptive SON functionality, SDN-C (R)
+was enhanced to include handling of DMaaP message for config changes in the RAN,
+and Policy was also enhanced with Control Loop Co-ordination function.
+
+See `test plans <https://wiki.onap.org/display/DW/Testing>`_ for details.
+
+Known Issues and Resolutions
+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+
+(a) It is intended to have the RAN Simulator support sufficient Honeycomb netconf server instances to simulate 2000 cells.
+    However, this number may be lower if there are hardware limitations.
+(b) For Control Loop Co-ordination, the denial of a second Control Loop based on Target Lock (i.e., when a second Control
+    Loop tries to operate on the same target (in this case, a PNF) is successfully tested. The CLC is also applied at Control
+    Loop level only. However, some code updates are required in Policy to properly update the Operations History DB entry, and
+    to check the existence of active Control Loops by Policy. This will be addressed in Jakarta release, and tracked via
+    https://jira.onap.org/browse/POLICY-2484
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