Evolution Series Technical Description E

Technical Description
Evolution Series
Multi Service - Software Defined
Microwave Radio System, 4 - 40GHz
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Document history
Revision
Date
Summary of changes
Rev A
04 May 2007
First Release. Technical Description for all Evolution Series

configuration modes merged to one document.
Rev B
16 July 2007
Low Capacity ODU included. Output power and thresholds corrected.
Rev C
12 Feb. 2008
Long Haul Figures updated
Rev D
30 July 2008
4 GHz, STM-1 Interface XPAND
Rev E
03 Apr. 2009
SW Release R9A. SU version D with 4xFE ports
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Contents
1.
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................13
1.1
1.2
2.
FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................15
NETWORK APPLICATIONS..........................................................................................................................16
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GENERAL ...........................................................................................................19

2.1
2.2
3.
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ODU BASED SYSTEMS...............................................................................................................................19

OPTIMISED LONG HAUL SYSTEMS 4-11 GHZ............................................................................................20
METRO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ACCESS & LONG HAUL...............................................................22

3.1
LINK CONFIGURATIONS .............................................................................................................................23
3.2
NODE CONFIGURATIONS ...........................................................................................................................23
3.3
RADIO FRAME.............................................................................................................................................23
3.4
USER INTERFACES.....................................................................................................................................24
3.4.1 64 kb/s auxiliary channels and EOW ...............................................................................................24
3.4.2 E1 and T1 Wayside channel..............................................................................................................24
3.4.3 External Alarm and Controls..............................................................................................................24
3.5
SDH/SONET FEATURES AND DXC FUNCTIONALITY ..............................................................................25
3.5.1 Mapping and multiplexing DXC Unit & DXC Frame .......................................................................25
3.5.2 Mapping and multiplexing STM-4/OC-12.........................................................................................26
3.5.3 Cross-connect support .......................................................................................................................26
3.5.4 Synchronisation...................................................................................................................................27
3.5.5 Section Termination............................................................................................................................27
3.5.6 Scrambling / descrambling functions................................................................................................27
3.5.7 Section/Transport Overhead (SOH/TOH) .......................................................................................28
3.5.8 SOH/TOH Frameword and bytes......................................................................................................28
3.6
METRO TERMINAL AND NODE CONFIGURATIONS WITH DXC ................................................................29
3.7
METRO STM-4/OC-12 TERMINALS ........................................................................................................32
3.8
ETHERNET FEATURES ................................................................................................................................33
3.8.1 Ethernet over SDH/SONET Mapping ...............................................................................................33
3.8.2 VCAT and LCAS support ...................................................................................................................33
3.8.3 Ethernet services ................................................................................................................................34
3.8.4 QoS features........................................................................................................................................36
3.8.5 Ingress rate limiting.............................................................................................................................36
3.8.6 Frame delay Ethernet Interfaces ...................................................................................................36
3.8.7 MAC learning .......................................................................................................................................37
3.8.8 Maximum Packet Size ........................................................................................................................37
3.8.9 Ethernet Statistics ...............................................................................................................................37
3.8.10
Typical Ethernet Throughput.........................................................................................................37
3.8.11
Link-Loss Failure pass through on the Ethernet port.................................................................37
4.
XPAND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................38

4.1
USER INTERFACES.....................................................................................................................................38
4.2
ARCHITECTURE AND TDM FEATURES ......................................................................................................39
4.2.1 SDH/SONET connection....................................................................................................................40
4.3
ETHERNET FUNCTIONALITY .......................................................................................................................41
4.3.1 General.................................................................................................................................................41
4.3.2 Ethernet Traffic Mapping....................................................................................................................41
4.3.3 MAC (IEEE 802-1D) and VLAN (IEEE 802.1-Q) switching ...........................................................41
4.3.4 MAC learning .......................................................................................................................................41
4.3.5 QoS features........................................................................................................................................42
4.3.6 Ingress rate limiting.............................................................................................................................42
4.3.7 Flow Control.........................................................................................................................................42
4.3.8 Frame delay Ethernet Interfaces ...................................................................................................43
4.3.9 Ethernet Statistics ...............................................................................................................................43
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Typical Ethernet Throughput.........................................................................................................43
4.3.11
Link-Loss Failure pass through on the Ethernet port ................................................................44
4.4
XPAND TERMINAL AND NODE CONFIGURATIONS ...................................................................................44
5.
LINK CONFIGURATIONS..............................................................................................................................47
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
6.
LEGEND......................................................................................................................................................47
1+0 SYSTEM ..............................................................................................................................................48
1+1 HSB / 1+1 FD SYSTEM......................................................................................................................48
2+0 / 1+1 HSB DUAL BASEBAND SYSTEM ...............................................................................................49
SPACE DIVERSITY/DUAL ANTENNA SYSTEM.............................................................................................49
CO-CHANNEL DUAL POLARISED (CCDP) SYSTEM ...................................................................................50
3+1/4+0 SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................50
7+1/8+0 SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................51
7+1/8+0 SYSTEM LONG HAUL OPTIMIZED ...............................................................................................52
LONG HAUL BRANCHING SYSTEMS...........................................................................................................53
GENERAL EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTRICS ......................................................................................54

6.1
TRANSMISSION CAPACITIES AND CHANNEL BANDWIDTH .........................................................................54
6.2
FREQUENCY BANDS ...................................................................................................................................55
6.3
EQUIPMENT REFERENCE POINTS .............................................................................................................57
6.4
INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL STANDARDS ...........................................................................................58
6.5
ETSI EQUIPMENT CLASS ..........................................................................................................................58
6.6
EQUIPMENT BACKGROUND BER (RESIDUAL BER) ..................................................................................58
6.7
ERROR CORRECTION ................................................................................................................................58
6.8
SYSTEM DELAY ..........................................................................................................................................59
6.9
SW FEATURES...........................................................................................................................................59
6.9.1 Licences ...............................................................................................................................................59
6.9.2 Firmware and configuration files .......................................................................................................59
6.9.3 Link frequency setting ........................................................................................................................59
6.9.4 Configuration report ............................................................................................................................59
6.10 SYSTEM LOOP BACK POSSIBILITIES...........................................................................................................60
6.11 SYSTEM RELIABILITY .................................................................................................................................61
7.
GENERAL RADIO CHARACTERISTICS ....................................................................................................62

7.1
TRANSMITTER CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................62
7.1.1 Automatic/Manual Power Control (ATPC/MTPC)...........................................................................62
7.1.2 TX oscillator frequency tolerance .....................................................................................................62
7.2
RECEIVER CHARACTERISTICS...................................................................................................................63
7.2.1 Maximum input level ...........................................................................................................................63
7.2.2 RX oscillator frequency tolerance.....................................................................................................63
7.2.3 Noise Figure ........................................................................................................................................63
7.3
SYSTEM SIGNATURE..................................................................................................................................64
7.4
INTERFERENCE SENSITIVITY......................................................................................................................66
7.4.1 Co-channel interference sensitivity ..................................................................................................66
7.4.2 Adjacent channel interference sensitivity ........................................................................................67
7.5
XPIC PERFORMANCE ................................................................................................................................68
7.6
RECEIVER IMAGE REJECTION ....................................................................................................................68
7.7
SPURIOUS EMISSIONS ...............................................................................................................................68
7.7.1 Transmitter spurious emissions - external.......................................................................................68
7.7.2 Transmitter spurious emissions - internal........................................................................................68
7.7.3 Receiver spurious emissions - external...........................................................................................68
7.7.4 Receiver spurious emissions - internal ............................................................................................68
8.
RADIO CHARACTERISTICS METRO ODU............................................................................................69

8.1
8.2
8.3
GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................69
OUTPUT POWER STANDARD POWER ODU..............................................................................................69
OUTPUT POWER HIGH POWER ODU .......................................................................................................69
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8.9
8.10
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 155 MBIT/S@28 MHZ ........................................................................................70

RECEIVER THRESHOLD 155 MBIT/S@40 MHZ ........................................................................................70
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 155 MBIT/S@50-56 MHZ ..................................................................................70
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 311 MBIT/S@56 MHZ ETSI ..............................................................................71
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 311 MBIT/S@50 MHZ ANSI ..............................................................................71
SYSTEM GAIN STANDARD POWER ............................................................................................................72
SYSTEM GAIN HIGH POWER .....................................................................................................................72
RADIO CHARACTERISTICS METRO LONG HAUL .............................................................................73
9.
9.1
GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................73
9.2
OUTPUT POWER HIGH POWER XCVR .....................................................................................................73
9.3
RECEIVER THRESHOLDS 155 MBIT/S@28 MHZ- ACAP......................................................................73
9.4
RECEIVER THRESHOLDS 155 MBIT/S@28 MHZ-ACCP.......................................................................73
9.5
RECEIVER THRESHOLDS 155 MBIT/S@40 MHZ ACCP & ACAP...........................................................74
9.6
SYSTEM GAIN LONG HAUL SYSTEM..........................................................................................................74
9.7
SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS FOR SPACE DIVERSITY (SD) .......................................................................74
9.7.1 General.................................................................................................................................................74
9.7.2 Combining principles and performance ...........................................................................................74
10.
RADIO CHARACTERISTICS XPAND - ODU SYSTEM - ETSI DATA RATES .................................75
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
11.
RADIO CHARACTERISTICS XPAND - ODU SYSTEM - ANSI DATA RATES.................................81
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
11.8
11.9
11.10
11.11
11.12
11.13
12.
12.1
12.2
12.3
12.4
GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................75
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 155 MBIT/S (75XE1) MBIT/S ..............................................................................76
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 100 MBIT/S (50XE1) - 28 MHZ BW...................................................................76
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 80 MBIT/S (40XE1) - 28 MHZ BW .....................................................................76
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 32 MBIT/S (16XE1) - 14 MHZ BW ................................................................77
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 8 MBIT/S (4XE1) - 7 MHZ BW .......................................................................78
SYSTEM GAIN STANDARD POWER - ETSI (E1 BASED) SYSTEMS ........................................................79
SYSTEM GAIN HIGH POWER - ETSI (E1 BASED) SYSTEMS .................................................................80
GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................81
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 155 MBIT/S (96XT1)...........................................................................................83
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 50 MBIT/S (32XT1) .............................................................................................83
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 25 MBIT/S (16XT1) .............................................................................................84
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 22 MBIT/S (14XT1) 5 MHZ BW ......................................................................84
RECEIVER THRESHOLD 6 MBIT/S (4XT1) - 5 MHZ BW .......................................................................84
SYSTEM GAIN STANDARD POWER - ANSI (T1 BASED) SYSTEMS .......................................................85
SYSTEM GAIN HIGH POWER - ANSI (T1 BASED) SYSTEMS ................................................................86
UNIT DESCRIPTIONS................................................................................................................................87
TRANSCEIVER (XCVR) AND OUTDOOR UNIT (ODU) ..............................................................................87
UNIVERSAL INTERFACE UNIT (IFU)...........................................................................................................88
ACCESS IFUS ............................................................................................................................................89
SUPERVISORY UNIT ...................................................................................................................................89
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12.5 RADIO INTERFACE UNIT RIU..................................................................................................................89

12.6 LINE INTERFACE UNIT LIU .....................................................................................................................90
12.6.1
STM-1/OC-3 Line Interface Units .................................................................................................90
12.6.2
E1/T1 Interface Units .....................................................................................................................90
12.6.3
3xE3/DS3 Interface Unit ................................................................................................................90
12.6.4
STM-4/OC-12 Line Interface Units...............................................................................................90
12.6.5
Ethernet Interface Unit ...................................................................................................................90
12.7 DIGITAL X-CONNECT UNIT ........................................................................................................................91
12.8 DIGITAL X-CONNECT FRAME ....................................................................................................................91
12.9 W AYSIDE UNIT...........................................................................................................................................91
12.10
EOW UNIT (SERVICE CHANNEL) ..........................................................................................................91
12.11
64 KB/S SERIAL CHANNEL UNIT ............................................................................................................91
12.12
ALARM AND CONTROL UNIT ..................................................................................................................92
12.13
FAN UNIT ...............................................................................................................................................92
12.14
POWER SUPPLY AND SYNC UNIT .........................................................................................................92
12.15
POWER SUPPLY UNIT ...........................................................................................................................92
12.16
24 V POWER INTERFACE ADAPTER ......................................................................................................92
12.17
LEDS .....................................................................................................................................................92
13.
DIPLEXER, BRANCHING AND ANTENNA INTERFACE ....................................................................93
13.1 DIPLEXER DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................93

13.2 RF-COUPLER.............................................................................................................................................93
13.2.1
RF-input return loss ODU..............................................................................................................93
13.3 LOW LOSS BRANCHING DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................94
13.3.1
Branching loss long haul system..................................................................................................94
13.3.2
RF-filter characteristics ..................................................................................................................95
13.3.3
RF-input return loss........................................................................................................................95
13.4 ANTENNA INTERFACE - SPLIT MOUNT SYSTEM WITH DIPLEXER..............................................................96
13.5 ANTENNA INTERFACE LONG HAUL RF-FILTER BRANCHING SYSTEM ...................................................96
14.
14.1
14.2
15.
IFU-ODU INTERFACE ...............................................................................................................................97

CABLE INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................................97
CABLE CHARACTERISTICS .........................................................................................................................97
RADIO PROTECTION SWITCHING (RPS) ............................................................................................98
15.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................98

15.2 LOW PRIORITY TRAFFIC ............................................................................................................................98
15.3 BASE BAND SWITCHING OPERATIONS .......................................................................................................98
15.4 SWITCHING CAPABILITY .............................................................................................................................98
15.5 PRIORITY OF PROTECTION SWITCHING .....................................................................................................98
15.6 ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION .......................................................................................................................98
15.7 SWITCHING CRITERIA, RX..........................................................................................................................98
15.7.1
Continuity criteria ............................................................................................................................98
15.7.2
Quality criteria .................................................................................................................................99
15.8 SWITCHING OPERATION TIME, RX .............................................................................................................99
15.9 SWITCHING CRITERIA AND SWITCHING OPERATION TIME, TX ...................................................................99
16.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS.................................................................................100
16.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................100

16.2 EVENT LOGGING ......................................................................................................................................100
16.3 MONITORING OF SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ...............................................................................................101
16.3.1
System performance calculations ..............................................................................................101
16.3.2
Performance record logging........................................................................................................101
16.4 SECURITY MANAGEMENT .........................................................................................................................101
16.4.1
Security event logging..................................................................................................................101
16.5 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COMMUNICATION ...............................................................................................102
16.5.1
Management LAN interface ........................................................................................................102
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USB interface ................................................................................................................................102
16.6 IP ROUTING ..............................................................................................................................................102
16.6.1
Data Communication Channel DCC ..........................................................................................103
16.6.2
64 kb/s point to point channels ...................................................................................................103
16.6.3
DCN network .................................................................................................................................103
16.7 INBAND MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................................104
16.8 EMBEDDED SNMP AGENT.......................................................................................................................104
16.8.1
Standard MIBs Supported ...........................................................................................................104
16.9 SSL..........................................................................................................................................................104
17.
PHYSICAL INTERFACES........................................................................................................................105
17.1 INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 155 MBIT/S ELECTRICAL .......................................................................105

17.2 INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 155 MBIT/S OPTICAL - INTERMEDIATE REACH ......................................105
17.3 INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 155 MBIT/S OPTICAL - LONG REACH 1300NM ......................................105
17.4 INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 155 MBIT/S OPTICAL - LONG REACH 1500NM ......................................105
17.5 INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 155 MBIT/S OPTICAL MULTI MODE ....................................................106
17.6 INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 622 MBIT/S OPTICAL - INTERMEDIATE REACH ......................................106
17.7 JITTER AND W ANDER STM-N/OC-N TRAFFIC INTERFACES ..................................................................106
17.8 INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 1.5 MBIT/S .............................................................................................106
17.9 INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 2 MBIT/S ................................................................................................106
17.10
INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 34 MBIT/S ..........................................................................................107
17.11
INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 45 MBIT/S ..........................................................................................107
17.12
2.048 MHZ SYNCHRONISATION INPUT/OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS ..................................................107
17.13
ETHERNET INTERFACES ......................................................................................................................108
17.13.1 10/100 BASE-TX...........................................................................................................................108
17.13.2 1000 BASE-T ................................................................................................................................108
17.13.3 1000 BASE-LX ..............................................................................................................................108
17.13.4 1000 BASE-SX..............................................................................................................................108
17.14
AUXILIARY INTERFACES .......................................................................................................................109
17.14.1 64 kb/s channel characteristics ..................................................................................................109
17.14.2 Service telephone/Orderwire interfaces ....................................................................................109
17.14.3 Alarm and Control Interfaces ......................................................................................................110
18.
ENVIRONMENTAL ...................................................................................................................................111
18.1 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY CONDITIONS (EMC) .....................................................................111

18.2 SAFETY CONDITIONS ...............................................................................................................................111
18.3 ROHS AND WEEE COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................................111
18.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................................................111
18.4.1
Outdoor Enclosure Protection.....................................................................................................111
19.
19.1
19.2
19.3
20.
20.1
20.2
20.3
21.
21.1
21.2
MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS.....................................................................................................112
INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................................112
DIMENSIONS.............................................................................................................................................112
W EIGHTS .................................................................................................................................................112
POWER SUPPLY AND CONSUMPTION .............................................................................................113
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION ...................................................................................................................113
24 VOLT DC ADAPTER ............................................................................................................................113
POWER CONSUMPTION ...........................................................................................................................113
INTEGRATED ANTENNAS .....................................................................................................................114
BASELINE SERIES ....................................................................................................................................114
LOW PROFILE SERIES ..............................................................................................................................115
22.
REFERENCES...........................................................................................................................................117
23.
TERMINOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................119
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Figure 2-1 ODU based system..............................................................................................................19

Figure 2-2 Long Haul Indoor Mounted system, 10+0........................................................................20
Figure 2-3 Long Haul Split Mount outdoor part , 3+1/4+0 ................................................................21
Figure 3-1 SDH/SONET Ring Network................................................................................................22
Figure 3-2 Evolution Series METRO block diagram ...........................................................................22
Figure 3-3 SDH Mapping and Multiplexing..........................................................................................25
Figure 3-4 SONET Mapping and Multiplexing ....................................................................................25
Figure 3-5 SDH and SONET STM-4/OC-12 Mapping.......................................................................26
Figure 3-6 DXC Unit
Figure 3-7 DXC Frame..............................................................................26
Figure 3-8 1+0 and HSB Terminals with Multiplexer .........................................................................29
Figure 3-9 Two Directions 1+0..............................................................................................................29
Figure 3-10 Two Directions HSB and 2+0...........................................................................................30
Figure 3-11 Four Directions 1+0 and HSB..........................................................................................30
Figure 3-12 n+1 or n+0 Terminal with DXC 2x155 Mbit/s .............................................................31
Figure 3-15 Point to point links, STM-4/OC-12 ..................................................................................32
Figure 3-16 Two directions STM-4/OC-12 to STM-1/OC-3 ...............................................................32
Figure 3-17 Four directions STM-4/OC-12 to STM-1/OC-3 ..............................................................32
Figure 3-18 600 Mbit/s Ethernet Link ....................................................................................................33
Figure 3-19 Port to Link Mapping - Multiple E-Line ...........................................................................34
Figure 3-20 VLAN Switch mode............................................................................................................35
Figure 4-1 Scalable frame .....................................................................................................................38
Figure 4-2 XPAND Node Site with Spur Links....................................................................................38
Figure 4-3 Network topology example .................................................................................................40
Figure 4-4 XPAND Terminal, TDM.......................................................................................................44
Figure 4-5 XPAND Terminal, Ethernet only or Ethernet & TDM .....................................................44
Figure 4-6 XPAND Node two directions, unprotected.......................................................................45
Figure 4-7 XPAND Nodes, Two directions-protected, Four directions-unprotected.....................45
Figure 4-8 XPAND Nodes with STM-1/OC-3 interface .....................................................................46
Figure 5-1 System Block Diagram 1+0 Terminal ...............................................................................48
Figure 5-2 System Block Diagram 1+1 HSB/FD Terminal ...............................................................48
Figure 5-3 System Block Diagram 2+0 Terminal ...............................................................................49
Figure 5-4 System Block Diagram Space Diversity Terminal ..........................................................49
Figure 5-5 System Block Diagram CCDP Terminal...........................................................................50
Figure 5-6 System Block Diagram 3+1/4+0 Terminal .......................................................................50
Figure 5-7 System Block Diagram 7+1/8+0 Terminal .......................................................................51
Figure 5-8 System Block Diagram Long Haul 7+1/8+0 Terminal....................................................52
Figure 5-9 Branching Diagrams 1+1/2+0 and 3+1/4+0 Dual Polarized .........................................53
Figure 5-10 Branching diagrams 7+1/8+0 and 3+1 Space Diversity ..............................................53
Figure 6-1 Principle block diagram for a split mount radio system with Diplexer .........................57
Figure 6-2 Principle block diagram for a radio system with RF Branching ....................................57
Figure 6-3 System loop backs...............................................................................................................60
Figure 12-1 XCVR and ODU .................................................................................................................87
Figure 12-2 IFU, 1+0 system.................................................................................................................88
Figure 12-3 Slot Matrix Universal IFU ...................................................................................................88
Figure 12-4 Access IFU, 1+0 terminal .................................................................................................89
Figure 16-1 IP Router Overview...........................................................................................................102
Figure 16-2 Data Communication Network ........................................................................................103
Figure 16-3 Inband Management XPAND and METRO ..................................................................104
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Table 3-1 Synchronisation quality levels.............................................................................................. 27

Table 3-2 Utilisation of SOH bytes........................................................................................................ 28
Table 3-3 Ethernet Packet frame delay VC-4 mapping ................................................................. 36
Table 3-4 Ethernet Throughput METRO.............................................................................................. 37
Table 4-1 PXC Connections................................................................................................................... 39
Table 4-2 IFU Configurations, XPAND................................................................................................. 39
Table 4-3 SU Versions and features .................................................................................................... 41
Table 4-4 Ethernet Packet Frame delay XPAND ............................................................................... 43
Table 4-5 Ethernet Throughput XPAND .............................................................................................. 43
Table 6-1 Transmission Capacity Overview ETSI Data rates .......................................................... 54
Table 6-2 Transmission Capacity Overview ANSI Data rates .......................................................... 54
Table 6-3 Frequency bands ETSI ......................................................................................................... 56
Table 6-4 Frequency bands ANSI......................................................................................................... 56
Table 6-5 ETSI Equipment Class.......................................................................................................... 58
Table 6-6 System delay .......................................................................................................................... 59
Table 6-7 MTBF Figures......................................................................................................................... 61
Table 7-1 Maximum input signal level .................................................................................................. 63
Table 7-2 System signature 155 Mbit/s Long Haul Systems............................................................ 64
Table 7-3 System signature 155 Mbit/s and 311 Mbit/s - ODU........................................................ 64
Table 7-4 System signature 100-8 Mbit/s ETSI .................................................................................. 64
Table 7-5 System signature values 125-6 Mbit/s ANSI ..................................................................... 65
Table 7-6 Co-Channel Interference Sensitivity 155 and 311 Mbit/s ................................................ 66
Table 7-7 Co-Channel Interference Sensitivity ETSI rates ............................................................... 66
Table 7-8 Co-Channel Interference Sensitivity ANSI rates............................................................... 66
Table 7-9 Adjacent Interference Sensitivity 155 and 311 Mbit/s...................................................... 67
Table 7-10 Adjacent Channel Interference Sensitivity ETSI rates ............................................... 67
Table 7-11 Adjacent Channel Interference Sensitivity ANSI rates .................................................. 67
Table 8-1 Nominal output power Standard Power ODU ................................................................... 69
Table 8-2 Nominal output power High Power ODU ........................................................................... 69
Table 8-3 Receiver threshold, 155 Mbit/s in ~28 MHz channel........................................................ 70
Table 8-4 Receiver threshold, 155 Mbit/s in 40 MHz channel .......................................................... 70
Table 8-8 System gain standard power ............................................................................................... 72
Table 8-9 System gain high power ....................................................................................................... 72
Table 9-1 Nominal output power Long Haul System, 155 Mbit/s..................................................... 73
Table 9-2 Receiver threshold, 155 Mbit/s ............................................................................................ 73
Table 9-5 System gain high power ....................................................................................................... 74
Table 10-1 Nominal output power Standard Power ODU ................................................................. 75
Table 10-2 Nominal output power High Power ODU ......................................................................... 75
Table 10-3 Receiver threshold 50xE1 in 28 MHz channel ................................................................ 76
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Table 10-10 Receiver threshold 8xE1 in 14 MHz channel.................................................................77

Table 10-11 Receiver threshold 8xE1 in 7 MHz channel...................................................................78
Table 10-12 Receiver threshold 4xE1 in 7 MHz channel...................................................................78
Table 10-13 System gain Standard Power - ETSI ..............................................................................79
Table 10-14 System gain high power ETSI ......................................................................................80
Table 11-1 Nominal output power Standard Power ODU..................................................................81
Table 11-2 Nominal output power High Power ODU..........................................................................82
Table 11-3 Receiver thresholds 80xT1 .................................................................................................83
Table 11-4 Receiver thresholds 64xT1 .................................................................................................83
Table 11-5 Receiver threshold 32xT1 ...................................................................................................83
Table 11-8 Receiver threshold 8xT1 in 10 MHz channel ...................................................................84
Table 11-9 Receiver threshold 4xT1 in 5 MHz channel .....................................................................84
Table 11-10 System gain Standard Power - ANSI..............................................................................85
Table 11-11 System gain High Power - ANSI......................................................................................86
Table 12-1 Access IFUs, XPAND ..........................................................................................................89
Table 13-1 RF-Coupler loss....................................................................................................................93
Table 13-2 Branching loss ......................................................................................................................94
Table 13-3 HSB Splitter loss ..................................................................................................................94
Table 13-4 RF-Filter characteristics ......................................................................................................95
Table 13-5 ODU flanges and waveguide..............................................................................................96
Table 13-6 Long Haul Branching flanges and waveguide ................................................................96
Table 14-1 Recommended Cable lengths, IFU-ODU cable ..............................................................97
Table 15-1 Switching operation time.....................................................................................................99
Table 20-1 Power consumption terminal ............................................................................................113
Table 20-2 Maximum power consumption units................................................................................113
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Nera Evolution Series microwave radio dramatically changes the operations for wireless
transmission network owners. With the ability of a common platform architecture, which is fully
software configurable; transmission capacity, system configurations and transmission interfaces can be
changed to adapt to future needs. Evolution Series dramatically reduces the cost of ownership. With
significantly reduced number of parts and high MTBF Evolution Series ensures maximum uptime and
low maintenance.
The Evolution Series microwave radio system is designed to transmit data rates from about 6 Mbit/s to
1550 Mbit/s, in the frequency bands from 4 GHz to 40 GHz. The configuration of capacity and
modulation is software configurable, giving an optimal balance between system gain and spectral
efficiency.
Network operators can with the Universal IFU system easily future proof the network as the microwave
radio can easily adapt to the evolution of the transmission network. Growing traffic and the convergence
of network technologies causes changing requirements, such as capacity upgrades, change of
transmission systems between PDH, SDH/SONET and pure Ethernet; all this is simply implemented by
software configuration change and change of interface units. The available interfaces range from E1, T1,
E3, DS3, STM-1/OC-3 and STM-4/OC-12 to 10/100BASE-TX and Gigabit Ethernet.
The Evolution Series product can be configured to work in two different modes, METRO (SDH based)
and XPAND (Hybrid Ethernet/PDH based). In both modes it is possible to either have a split mounted
system with IFU and ODU or an optimized long haul system with low loss RF-branching providing the
best system gain for high capacity systems. Payload capacity on each RF channel is configurable and is
enabled by SW licences. With the Universal IFU changes and upgrades can be done by the user without
HW changes to the basic IFU platform.
The Universal IFU is used in METRO and in XPAND when more than 16 E1/T1 interfaces and/or more
directions are needed. In addition the Access IFUs with fixed interfaces and one antenna direction are
available.
In the following the main features for each configuration mode is described
METRO features (ETSI and ANSI)
155 Mbit/s and 311Mbit/s transmission capacity per XCVR/ODU
Configurations from 1+0 and HSB up to 7+1 and 10+0
CCDP configuration with XPIC
28, 40, 50 and 56 MHz BW
Options for embedded ADM mux / X-connect
TDM traffic : 63xE1, 3xE3/DS3, 64xT1
STM-1/OC-3 and STM-4/OC-12
Advanced Ethernet : 4xFE and 1xGbE with QoS, nxVC12(VT1.5), nxVC-3(STS-1) or nxVC4(STS-3-3c) mapping with LCAS, up to 600 Mbit/s link capacity
Wayside traffic of E1, T1 or 2Mbit/s Ethernet traffic with VLAN and QoS support
Traffic Node with 4 radio directions, SNCP with Ring, Chain, Star or Mesh topology
Low loss multi channel Long Haul system, including combiner Space Diversity XCVR
Outdoor option for low loss multi channel Long Haul system
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XPAND features, Universal IFU (ETSI)

Scalable 8, 16, 32, 40, 56, 80, 100, 150 Mbit/s transmission capacity (4, 8, 16, 20, 28 40, 50,
75xE1)
7, 14, 28 and 40 MHz BW
1+0 and HSB/1+1 Configuration with Space Diversity option
Mix of Ethernet and E1s
Ethernet 2 or 4xFE, scalable with 2 Mbit/s granularity up to 100Mbit/s, VLAN and QoS support
Embedded E1 cross-connect
Ring protection for E1s,, based on SNCP
STM-1 interface for direct connection to a SDH based network
Low loss Long Haul system available
XPAND features, Access IFU (ETSI)
Scalable 8, 16, 32, 40, 56, 80 and 100 Mbit/s transmission capacity
7, 14 and 28 MHz BW
Mix of Ethernet and E1s, scalable with 2 Mbit/s granularity
IFU1: 4E1
IFU2: 16E1 + 2 x Fast Ethernet + 64kb/s
XPAND features Universal IFU (ANSI)
Scalable 6, 12, 22, 24, 50, 100, 125 and 150 Mbit/s transmission capacity (4, 8, 14, 16, 32, 64,
80, 96xT1)
5, 10, 20 and 30 MHz BW
Mix of Ethernet and T1s
Ethernet 2 or 4xFE, scalable with 1.5 Mbit/s granularity up to 100Mbit/s.VLAN and QoS support
Embedded T1 cross-connect
Ring protection for T1s (also T1s carrying Ethernet traffic), based on SNCP
OC-3/STS-3 interface for direct connection to a SONET based network
Low loss Long Haul system available
XPAND features, Access IFU (ANSI)
Scalable 6, 12, 22, 24, 50 or 100 Mbit/s transmission capacity
5, 10 and 20 MHz BW
Mix of Ethernet and T1s scalable with 1.5 Mbit/s granularity
IFU1: 4T1 + 2 x Fast Ethernet
IFU2: 16E1 + 2 x Fast Ethernet + 64kb/s
The Evolution Series is an integrated part of Neras wide product portfolio, from the leading microwave
specialist. The product portfolio covers products for all type of professional wireless carrier systems.
Neras microwave experience dates back more than 50 years, with a leading position in this field. The
Evolution Series radio is integrated in Neras EM/NMS system, NetMaster.
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1.1 Features
The Evolution Series microwave radio utilises the latest advanced technology, a high degree of RF
circuit integration, using Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMIC), combined with advanced
direct RF modulation, enabling a broadband, revolutionary compact design for a high power microwave
module. The patented technology enables a revolutionary low power consumption and high reliability
due to fewer parts in the radio unit.
The modem contains multidimensional coded modulation, combined with a powerful block code. The
resulting two-stage error correction improves system margin over traditional single FEC systems such as
QAM, TCM or MLCM. The modem is extremely flexible, enabling an optimum configuration for all
capacities and channel plans.
The XVCR can be used for all transmission capacities and covers the whole band, both high and low
part. The same XCVR is used in both Split Mount Access Systems and Long Haul Systems. For Long
Haul Combiner Space Diversity XCVR is also available.
Split Mount Access Systems are using an ODU Unit which consists of the XVCR and a Diplexer Unit.
Most frequency bands can be covered by four ODU variants for the whole band. The frequency setting is
easy and is performed locally or remotely by the LCT function. The ODU can for most frequency bands
be mounted directly on the antenna, both in unprotected and protected configurations. The ODU can also
be mounted on the antenna pole, using a short flexible waveguide to the antenna.
The InterFace Unit (IFU) is an extremely modular system, catering for the various system configurations
and traffic interfaces by plug-in units. The IFU can easily be expanded from a single channel system up
to a traffic node handling up to 8 ODU/XCVRs. The IFU contains the user interfaces, baseband
processing and multiplexing, management and radio interface.
The demodulator contains an integrated digital interference canceller, which can be used to provide the
XPIC function, enabling two carriers to be transmitted over the same frequency, using dual polarised
antennas.
The optional embedded ADM/DXC function provides multiplexing for user traffic into the STM-1/OC-3
signal. In traffic node systems, the digital cross connect (DXC) routes the user traffic between the various
link directions without the need for cabling or external multiplexers. Chain, ring, star and mesh
topologies are supported, with individual choice of unprotected or protected (SNCP) traffic circuits. The
multiplexer supports a mix of traffic types, such as E1, T1, E3, DS3 and Ethernet.
In XPAND mode an embedded PDH cross-connect allows flexible routing of Ethernet traffic and Xconnect of E1/T1-traffic between the radio interfaces and the user interfaces.
The equipment configuration and licences can be stored in an external file. When a new Supervisory Unit
is inserted, the equipment configuration can then easily be restored to the radio equipment. The
configuration can also be copied to other terminals.
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1.2 Network Applications

The Evolution Series microwave radio is ideally suited for a wide range of applications. Due to the
flexibility in configurations, the choice of traffic interfaces and the capacity scalability, it can easily
adapt to the specific requirements of a given network application. The flexibility and ease- of upgrade,
future proof the investment, as the equipment can grow with the increasing traffic demand as well as
easily adapt to other transmission technologies.
Mobile (BTS) Backhaul
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The Evolution Series microwave radio is ideal for demanding and critical application such as
backhaul of BTS traffic. Where loss of traffic directly results in loss of revenue, reliability and
maximum uptime are critical parameters for the network operator. The Evolution Series reliable and
flexible architecture as well as high system gain, ensures increased availability of the offered
services, and a secured revenue stream. The optional embedded ADM multiplexer and cross-connect
enables routing of traffic without the need for external cabling. Further, the traffic circuits can be
individually protected via ring or mesh topologies, and various traffic types can be mixed, sharing the
transmission capacity of the radio. The radio can be configured for a wide range of capacities,
ensuring an optimal utilization of the available spectrum as well as capabilities for upgrading when
traffic demand increases or new services are introduced.
With the introduction of HSPA in the networks, as an overlay network or a Greenfield installation,
the aggregate capacity demand typically raise above 30 Mbit/s. High density Ethernet/PDH and/or
SDH radios are needed, and a common platform system, represent large savings in the network
operation, compared to more traditional network designs.
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Long Haul Trunk Systems

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For long haul applications where high capacity and high availability is crucial the low loss optimized
RF-branching system is the best choice. These systems are the choice when the need is multiple
STM-1/OC-3, STM-4/OC-12 or Gigabit Ethernet connections. Integrated ADM is also available,
enabling access to TDM tributaries without the need for external multiplexer. Applications can be
pure backbone radio transmission networks and also back-up links for fibre connections or closing of
rings where fibre can not be used.
LMDS/FWA Backhaul
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LMDS/FWA backhaul. The Evolution Series radio is well suited for backhaul of traffic from Point-toMultiPoint radio access systems like WiMax. With a selectable capacity, ranging from about 20
Mbit/s to 600Mbit/s, the Evolution Series radio can easily be deployed in small network as well as in
larger constellations and networks with several sites linked together. The choice of pure
Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet, 155Mbit/s SDH/SONET, or a combination of TDM (E1/T1/E3/DS3) with
Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet, makes the Evolution Series suitable for any FWA network installation.
DSLAM backhaul. The introduction of xDSL services can in some cases uncover a new challenge.
The local transmission network may only be dimensioned for the POTS traffic and is not suited for
high speed data. Upgrading the local network to fibre might not be feasible due to time and/or cost of
such upgrade. The Evolution Series microwave radio offers an easy and flexible solution to this
challenge. The Evolution Series microwave radio can offer backhaul of the DSLAM to the optical
backbone network, whether the network interfaces are PDH, ATM/SDH/SONET or Ethernet/Gigabit
Ethernet. With the Evolution Series radio, the various traffic types are catered for merely by change
of interface units.
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Private Networks Operators

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Corporate/Campus Networks. The Evolution Series radio is a good alternative to more common
unlicensed microwave solutions. With higher capacity, choice of pure Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet,
155Mbit/s SDH/SONET, or a combination of TDM (E1/T1/E3/DS3) with Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet,
makes the Evolution Series suitable for most private networks, whether they are carrying legacy
services or data only. Flexibility and simplicity, combined with a predictable reliability, proves for
many network owners to be an unbeatable combination.
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2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GENERAL

The Evolution Series microwave radio system has the option of an ODU based system or a Long Haul
RF-branching based system. The same basic units like XCVR, IFU and interface cards are used in both
systems. Further the system has two configuration modes; METRO (SDH/SONET) and XPAND (Hybrid
PDH/Ethernet). The embedded SW can handle both modes and the choice of mode is done during
terminal configuration.
2.1 ODU based systems

These systems comprise indoor part (IFU), outdoor part (ODU) and antenna. The IFU and each ODU is
interconnected with coaxial cable which carries transmit and receive user traffic, management
communication between the IFU and ODU, and the power supply to the ODU. The ODU can be mounted
directly to the antenna or to a pole when this is needed.
Figure 2-1 ODU based system
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2.2 Optimised Long haul systems 4-11 GHz

These systems are most commonly indoor mounted but a split mounted version is also available. The
system comprises one to five IFUs with interface units and power supply connection to the system, up to
ten XCVRs and the RF branching system. Connection to the antenna is by elliptical WG. The indoor
system is mounted in a 19 rack.
Configurations
n+1, n = 1 to 7,
n+0, n = 1 to 10
Asymmetrical HSB
Features
Combiner Space Diversity
Co-channel operation with XPIC
Adjacent channel operation
Integrated ADM/DXC option
Low Power Consumption
Transceiver units covers complete frequency band
Figure 2-2 Long Haul Indoor Mounted system, 10+0
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The split mount version has an outdoor branching housing with capacity of four XCVRs, also with the
options of Combiner Space Diversity and Co-channel operation. Two housing can be used with dual
polarised antennas giving a total capacity of eight channels. In this configuration the connection between
indoor and outdoor part is by coaxial cable like in the other ODU based systems. The system is available
in frequency bands 5-11 GHz.
Figure 2-3 Long Haul Split Mount outdoor part , 3+1/4+0
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3. METRO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ACCESS & LONG HAUL

Evolution Series METRO is a high capacity system configuration with transmission capacity of 155 or
311 Mbit/s per XCVR/ODU and up to 10x155 Mbit/s per link. CCDP configuration with XPIC is
available in all frequency bands for all modulation schemes. The transmission protocols are SDH or
SONET. Ethernet traffic is transported using the Ethernet over SDH standards; GFP, VCAT and LCAS.
The equipment can be configured for a wide range of network configurations including terminal and
traffic node with two, three or four antenna directions with Add/Drop and digital x-connect of traffic
between the directions.
Figure 3-1 SDH/SONET Ring Network

Evolution Series provides a lot of freedom for configuring a terminal to fit with the user needs. The main
building blocks are the Line Interfaces (LIU), the Radio Interfaces (RIU), the optional DXC and the Main
Data Switch (MDS). The MDS makes connections between LIUs, DXC and RIUs. See Figure 3-2 below.
STM-1/OC-3, Gigabit and STM-4/OC-12 interfaces can be connected directly to a RIU. The PDH
interfaces (E1/T1/E3 and DS3) have to be connected through the DXC. In a repeater site RIUs from two
directions can be interconnected. In addition the terminal can be equipped with Auxiliary Interfaces.
Figure 3-2 Evolution Series METRO block diagram
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3.1 Link Configurations

The following link configurations are available for XCVR/ODU configured with 155 Mbit/s capacity and
ODU configured with 311 Mbit/s capacity.
1+0
1+1 HSB/FD 1
1+1 HSB/FD - Space Diversity
2+0 (DF-SP) Adjacent channels supported.1
2+0 (SF-DP) with XPIC
Additional link configurations are available for XCVR/ODUs configured with 155 Mbit/s capacity
1+1 HSB - Dual Baseband
n+1 (1+1 to 7+1)
n+0 (1+0 to 10+0)
Space Diversity with IF combiner is available for all long haul configurations with branching, both
indoor and with ODU branching housing.
The Link Configurations are detailed in chapter 5
3.2 Node Configurations

Node configurations with two traffic directions are available for all configurations and traffic can be
dropped from three channels, E1 Tributaries per site are 200 and T1 tributaries are 128. Nodes with three
or four directions are available for links with 1+0/1+1/HSB configurations, number of tributaries is 100
E1s or 64T1s.
Node configuration examples are included in chapter 3.6
Configuration
XCVR/ODU
capacity
Node
Directions
1+0/1+1/HSB
155 Mbit/s
2+0 to 8+0
155 Mbit/s
n+1, n=1 to 7
155 Mbit/s
1+0/1+1/HSB
311 Mbit/s
3.3 Radio frame

In METRO mode main traffic is transported in the STM-1/OC-3 frame. One or two STM-1/OC-3 signals
can be mapped into one radio frame. In addition the radio frame contains a 192 kb/s DCC channel, two
64 kb/s user channels, RPS communication channel and ODU-ODU communication channel. The DCC
channels in the SOH/TOH are not used by the radio equipment.
2+0/1+1 systems with Coupler must have the same diplexer on both ODUs
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3.4 User Interfaces

The system can handle a mix of both TDM traffic and Ethernet traffic, available interface units are:
STM-1/OC-3 electrical or optical.
STM-4/OC-12 optical
12xE1 and 25xE1
8xT1 and 16xT1
3xE3/DS3
Ethernet (4x10/100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X (SFP))
E1, T1, E3 and DS3 interfaces requires DXC.
STM-4/OC-12 links with distribution to STM-1/OC-3 requires DXC.
Available auxiliary interfaces are: E1/T1 Wayside, Ethernet Wayside, 64 kb/s, EOW and External Alarm
and Controls.
3.4.1 64 kb/s auxiliary channels and EOW

Interfaces for 64 kb/s Auxiliary channels are available at the EOW Unit and the separate 64 kb/s Unit.
The 64 Kb/s channels can be transported in available channels in the SOH/TOH or in two channels in the
NERA Frame. Maximum five channels for EOW and 64 kb/s can be allocated per main channel. The
units can also be used to set up a management 64 kb/s point to point connection over radio, line or
external 64 kb/s line. For more details see the unit descriptions 12.10 and 12.11.
3.4.2 E1 and T1 Wayside channel

An E1 or T1 Wayside channel is available by using bytes in the SOH/TOH. The E1/T1 Wayside Unit is
required for. G.703 interface. The unit handles one channel.
3.4.2.1 Ethernet Wayside
The 2 Mbit/s wayside capacity can be used to carry Ethernet traffic. Ethernet port(s) at the SU is used as
interface. The Ethernet packets are mapped into the SOH/TOH.
See chapter 3.5.7 for more details about use of SOH/TOH.
3.4.3 External Alarm and Controls

See unit description. Chapter 12.12
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3.5 SDH/SONET Features and DXC Functionality

3.5.1 Mapping and multiplexing DXC Unit & DXC Frame
The equipment supports both SDH and SONET mapping. For Ethernet traffic, GFP mapping is used. See
chapter 4.3.2 for more details.
The DXC supports SDH and SONET Mapping and multiplexing of E1, E3 and DS3 according to Figure
3-3 and Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-3 SDH Mapping and Multiplexing
Figure 3-4 SONET Mapping and Multiplexing
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3.5.2 Mapping and multiplexing STM-4/OC-12

A terminal with STM-4/OC-12 interface supports Mapping and multiplexing according to Figure 3-5. If
the payload contains four individual STM-1/OC-3 signals the payload may be partially populated. This
allows the use of the STM-4/OC-12 interface on a link with lower capacity. If the payload is a
concatenated signal a link capacity of 622 Mbit/s is mandatory.
Figure 3-5 SDH and SONET STM-4/OC-12 Mapping
3.5.3 Cross-connect support

The DXC Unit or the larger DXC Frame provides the SDH/SONET multiplexer functionality.
It can be configured as terminal, ADM with two transmission directions or as X-connect with up to four
transmission directions. It can also be used without ODU as a DXC terminal. The node has a nonblocking cross-connect capability at VT1.5, VC-12, VC-3/STS-1 and VC-4/STS-3 levels with a total
cross-connect capacity of 4VC-4/STS-3 (DXC Unit) and 8VC-4/STS-3 (DXC Frame). The data traffic
can be a mix of TDM and Ethernet.
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3.5.3.1 Sub Network Connection Protection

In a ring or mesh topology the traffic signals can be protected by SNCP. This is done by transmitting the
relevant VC/SPE in both directions in the ring. At the receive direction, the available or better-quality
signal is selected. Manual switching is also possible.
The following switching criteria are used:
AU/TU AIS and AU/TU LOP alarms
Path error performance
Unequipped Signal and Trace Identifier at VC level
User Command from the LCT or from EM/NMS.
The protected VC-n/SPEs circuits can be selected from any STM-1/STS-3 signal connected to the DXC.
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3.5.4 Synchronisation
The terminal contains an optional SETS function included in the DXC. In RST mode the SETS function
is not required and the incoming 155 Mbit/s signal is transmitted without re-timing. Transmit and receive
directions are independent from each other and can have different timing sources.
In MST mode the SETS function is providing the equipment clock. The SETS function can be
synchronised to one of the following sources:
155 Mbit/s signal from line or radio direction
2 MHz clock input
One selectable 2 or 1.5 Mbit/s tributary input signal
Internal oscillator (free running)
The user sets the available synchronisation references sources in priority order. The highest quality
source is used to synchronise the equipment clock, but if there are several sources available with equally
high quality, the source with higher priority is used. If a timing source is not available (loss of signal) or
its timing signal is outside tolerances, the SETS function will select the next available source with the
highest quality.
3.5.4.1 Synchronisation status messaging
Synchronisation status messaging can be used to ensure that the best available timing source will be used.
The messaging is also used to prevent timing loops in SDH ring and mesh networks. The status
messaging is transferred in the S1 byte in the Section Overhead.
The synchronisation status quality levels are shown in the table below.
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G.812T
G.812L
SETS
Do Not Use
ETSI Ref.
QL_PRC
QL_SSU T
QL_SSU L
QL_SEC
QL_DNU
Quality
Primary Reference Clock (PRC) defined in ITU-T rec. G.811
Transit node clock defined in ITU-T rec. G.812
Local node clock defined in ITU-T rec. G.812
Synchronous Equipment Timing Source (internal oscillator)
Do not use for synchronisation (to prevent timing loops)
Table 3-1 Synchronisation quality levels

In case the synchronisation status message is not contained in the synchronisation input signal, for
example in the external 2 MHz or in 2/1.5 Mbit/s tributary input signal, the quality level can be defined
manually by the operator.
3.5.5 Section Termination

The radio channel can be configured with RS- or MS-termination according to ITU-T Rec.G.783. When
the radio is configured with DXC or tributary units, the radio will always be configured for MStermination. When the equipment is not equipped with DXC or tributary units it will be configured with
RS-termination and the radio link is a regeneration section.
3.5.6 Scrambling / descrambling functions

The system contains both a STM-1/STS-3 scrambler/descrambler according to ITU-T Rec. G.707 and a
radio specific scrambler/descrambler, which randomises the transmitted digital signal in order to make
the RF power spectrum as uniform as possible, irrespective of the transmitted data.
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3.5.7 Section/Transport Overhead (SOH/TOH)

Use of TOH/SOH is according to ITU-T Rec. G.707.
Access to bytes in MSOH at a regenerator is according to ITU-R Rec.750. A description is given in Table
3-2: Shaded bytes can be used for 2Mbit/s, 1.5 Mbit/s or Ethernet wayside channel. These bytes and the
E1, E2, F1, MS#1-3, Z1#1-2, or Z2#2 bytes can be used as 64 kb/s user channels. Maximum three 64
kb/s channels can be allocated per SOH/TOH. In addition there are two user channels in the NERA
Frame overhead.
A1
RSOH:
MSOH:
A1
A1
A2
A2
A2
J0
B1
MS#1 MS#2
E1
F1
D1
MS#3
D2
D3
H1
H1
H1
H2
H2
H2
H3
H3
H3
B2
B2
B2
K1
K2
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
D10
D11
D12
S1
Z1#1
Z1#2
Z2#1
Z2#2
M1
E2
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3.5.8 SOH/TOH Frameword and bytes

The first nine bytes in the frame (row 1 in SOH/TOH) are unscrambled according to ITU-T Rec. G.707.
A1:
A2:
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J0:
B1:
B2:
MS#1-3:
E1-byte:
F1-byte:
H1-H3:
K1/K2-byte:
K2 (b6-b8)
D1-D3 bytes:
D4-D12 bytes:
S1-byte:
Z1/Z2-byte:
M1-byte:
E2-byte:
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Frameword
(00101000)
Bytes reserved for national use. Used for wayside or user channel
Regenerator Section Trace
BIP-8 (Bit Interleaved Parity-8) (RST)
BIP-24 (Bit Interleaved Parity-24) (MST)
Media specific bytes. User channel
User channel
User channel
AU/SPE-pointers.
Bytes for APS signalling. MSP function is not implemented
MS-Remote Defect Indication
Embedded control channel - Regenerator, ECCr (Not Used)
Embedded Control Channel - Multiplexer -ECC-M (Not Used)
Synchronisation Status Message
User channel
Remote Error Identifier (MS-REI)
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Figure 3-8 1+0 and HSB Terminals with Multiplexer
Figure 3-9 Two Directions 1+0
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Figure 3-10 Two Directions HSB and 2+0
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3.7 METRO STM-4/OC-12 Terminals

Terminals with STM-4/OC-12 interface can be used in point to point links with either STM-4/OC-12 at
both ends or with STM-1/OC-3 interface at one end. See Figure 3-15.
It is also possible to split the STM-4/OC-12 signal into STM-1/OC-3 signals and transmit them in
different directions. See Figure 3-16 and Figure 3-17.
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Figure 3-16 Two directions STM-4/OC-12 to STM-1/OC-3
Figure 3-17 Four directions STM-4/OC-12 to STM-1/OC-3
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3.8 Ethernet features

3.8.1 Ethernet over SDH/SONET Mapping
Ethernet traffic is in METRO mode transported over the radio link by mapping Ethernet traffic into
SDH/SONET containers. Standardised GFP-F mapping with Null Extension Header according to ITU-T
G.7041/Y.1303 is applied. Payload Frame Check Sequence is not used (PFI=0). Mapping into VC-12,
VT1.5, VC-3 and VC-4 containers are supported. The transmission capacity is scalable from one
VT1.5/VC-12 to four VC-4 (600 Mbit/s).
The VC containers can be mapped toward both radio or line interfaces. This can be very useful if existing
SDH/SONET network is available for some of the capacity. For high capacities the LCAS feature is
superior to Link Aggregation as the link even if consisting of several ODUs or external STM-1
connections, is seen as one channel from the Ethernet layer. The LACS protocol automatically scales the
capacity with available connections (channels).
Figure 3-18 600 Mbit/s Ethernet Link
3.8.2 VCAT and LCAS support

Evolution Series METRO supports virtual concatenation and LCAS according to (ITU-T
G.7042/Y.1305). Four VC-groups are supported. The members of the VC-group must be of the same
type. The following groups are available:
VC-12 x n, where n=1..64
VT1.5 x n, where n=1..64
The LCAS protocol implemented covers the following functions:
Automatically temporary removal of a faulty VCAT member.
Automatically insertion of a temporary removed VCAT member when the fault is repaired.
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3.8.3 Ethernet services

The Ethernet Unit provides two types of E-line services. Either a port to ODU/XCVR tunnelling mode
providing multiple E-Lines or a Switch mode with one WAN port and four LAN ports.
3.8.3.1 Multiple E-Line
With port mapping each individual Ethernet port forms a separate channel through the link. Port mapping
is achieved by using inserting a VLAN-tag on incoming traffic. This VLAN-tag is removed at the outputport.
Each LAN port will be mapped to a given WAN (Virtual Container Group VCG)
Traffic may be untagged or customer tagged VLAN transparent
Up to four WAN port/links can be used. WAN capacity per port is scalable as described in
chapter 3.8.2. Aggregated WAN capacity is maximum 600 Mbit/s
QoS is supported on the aggregated traffic on the WAN port.
Figure 3-19 Port to Link Mapping - Multiple E-Line
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3.8.3.2 E-Line with VLAN/MAC switching

In switch mode the unit has one WAN port and four LAN ports. Each port can be defined to be member
of a VLAN or a VLAN range. LAN ports will only accept packets with specified VLAN and packets will
be forwarded to all port members of VLAN until MAC destination address is learned. The traffic can be
untagged or customer tagged, in case of untagged the GbE switch can add defined tag value.
WAN capacity is scalable from 2Mbit/s (1.5Mbit/s ANSI) to 600 Mbit/s.

The switch can be set to add/strip a user defined VLAN tag on the traffic on LAN ports
QoS is supported on WAN port.
Figure 3-20 VLAN Switch mode
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3.8.4 QoS features.

The QoS characteristics of the system will naturally be governed by the queuing and buffering strategies
of the subsystems. To allow for a wide array of applications for this product these strategies are made
user selectable.
3.8.4.1 QoS priority scheme
Four traffic queues representing four priority levels are available. Traffic can be prioritised based on
VLAN 802.1p, type of service or port.
1. VLAN (802.1p user priority)
Priority level can be assigned based on VLAN user priority represented by 8 decimal values
(0-7).
2. DSCP/TOS (IPv4/IPv6)
Priority level can be assigned based on DSCP/TOS represented by 64 decimal values (0-63).
3. Port (Ethernet input ports)
Priority level can be assigned to each port individually.
4. QoS priority OFF (Maximum throughput)
All traffic has equal priority.
3.8.4.2 QoS scheduling mode
The queues can be set up with either fair or strict queuing
Fair queueing
Fair queuing tries to distribute forwarding capacity between the different priority levels to prevent high
priority data streams from completely blocking lower priority streams. Scheduling is done according to a
fair weighting (8, 4, 2, 1) applied to the four priority queues.
Strict queueing
All top priority frames egress until that priority'
s queue is empty. Then the next lower priority queue'
s
frames egress, etc. This ensures that all high priority frames egress as soon as possible.
3.8.5 Ingress rate limiting

Per port ingress rate limiting with optional flow control is available and can be set independently of other
settings. Drop mode can be configured to either continuous drop or burst drop. Flow Control uses pause
frames.
3.8.6 Frame delay Ethernet Interfaces

Frame delay specified below is according to ITU-T Y.1563, Network Section and RFC 1242 store-andforward definition: "The time interval starting when the last bit of the input frame reaches the input port
and ending when the first bit of the output frame is seen on the output port."
Numbers in the table below are given for a link with no queuing-delay and all link capacity allocated to
Ethernet-traffic. Propagation delay excluded.
Frame delay
Frame delay
Packet Size
100 BaseTX interface
1000BaseT interface
64 bytes
< 250s
< 240s
700 bytes
< 290s
< 290s
1518 bytes
< 350s
< 355s
Table 3-3 Ethernet Packet frame delay VC-4 mapping
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3.8.7 MAC learning

MAC-learning can be enabled/disabled. MAC-table aging is configurable.
MAC address table size is 8000.
3.8.8 Maximum Packet Size

With port-mapping enabled, the equipment is transparent to packet-sizes up to 1628 bytes. With portmapping disabled, the equipment is transparent to packet-sizes up to 1632 bytes.
3.8.9 Ethernet Statistics

RMON statistics is implemented and counters can be read via the WEB interface or SNMP Manager
3.8.10 Typical Ethernet Throughput

Ethernet throughput is measured according to RFC 2544. Throughput higher than channel bit-rate is
achieved by removing Inter-Packet-Gap over the air. The Inter-Packet-Gap is then restored before the
packets leave the IFU.
Datarate
# VC4s
1
4
Packet size
64 bytes
Mbit/s
156
626
1518 bytes
Mbit/s
146
582
Table 3-4 Ethernet Throughput METRO
3.8.11 Link-Loss Failure pass through on the Ethernet port

Evolution Series supports a Link-Loss Failure pass through, LLF. This is useful for routers or switches to
detect that the Ethernet connection has failed or there is no pass through connection through the radio
link side. The LLF function is based on the principle that the interface on the opposite side will be
disconnected when the link on the Ethernet port or the radio link has failed. Hence, a failure situation
will be communicated to either ends in the link configuration.
When there is a radio link failure, the LLF function will control the Ethernet link on the opposite side of
the radio link by the link status on each side. I.e. if the incoming Ethernet signal on one side is
disconnected, the output on the Ethernet port on the opposite side will be turned off.
LLF is not supported in Switch Mode.
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4. XPAND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Evolution Series XPAND is a scalable hybrid Ethernet and PDH radio. Transmission capacity ranges
from 6 Mbit/s to 150 Mbit/s. The transmission can be either E1&Ethernet based (ETSI) or T1&Ethernet
based (ANSI). Option for STM-1/OC-3 user interface is available. Link Configurations are 1+0,
1+1/HSB and 1+1/HSD SD, see chapter 5 for details.
The E1/T1 signals and the Ethernet traffic are mapped in to a scalable frame for radio transport. The
frame has in addition to the main traffic a NERA overhead (NOH) with two 64 kb/s channels used for
EOW or 64 kb/s user channel and a 192 kb/s out of band management channel (DCN).
Figure 4-1 Scalable frame
4.1 User Interfaces

The Universal IFU can have following interfaces and plug-in units.
Two or four 10/100 BASE-TX
12xE1 and 25xE1 Units, 8xT1 and 16xT1 Units
4x64 kb/s Unit
EOW and 2x64 kb/s Unit
Alarm and Control Unit
155 Mbit/s electrical or optical interface Unit with DXC Unit including Sync interface.
Access IFUs with fixed interfaces and no PXC function are also available. See chapter 12.3 for more
details. Access IFU can be mixed with Universal IFU both for TDM and Ethernet traffic.
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4.2 Architecture and TDM Features

The system with Universal IFU features an embedded PDH X-Connect (PXC). Two IFUs can be
combined to a traffic node with 4 ODUs connected. (2 x HSB or 4 x Non Protected) Each of the PXC
ports can be assigned to an E1/T1 Interface Unit, to an STM-1/OC-3 Interface, towards an ODU or to the
IFU-rear-interface for connection to a second IFU. If Ethernet traffic from the SU is transported through
the X-connect it will occupy one port.1 The capacity through the 4 PXC-ports is limited by the unit each
port is connected to as shown in the table below:
PXC connected to:
Maximum Capacity per port
E1 Line Interface
T1 Line Interface
Radio Interface
IFU rear Interface (IFU expansion)
STM-1/OC-3 Interface
Ethernet port (on SU Unit) 1
25E1
16T1
75E1 or 96T1
75E1 or 96T1
63E1 or 84T1
100 Mbit/s
Table 4-1 PXC Connections
Each of the E1/T1 carried through the 4 PXC-ports can be X-connected (any to any, non-blocking). Each
E1/T1-output from the PXC can be configured to be sourced from any E1/T1-input. All E1/T1-outputs
may have the same source (one-to-many principle). Four of the PXC-ports can be configured to go to
Radio Interfaces. SNCP is available for each E1/T1. When configuring the PXC, each individual E1/T1
may be set up with SNCP activated or not activated.
One IFU has four ports available, maximum two for RIU and two or three for LIUs. When two IFUs are
used together there are six ports available. RIUs working in HSB mode occupy only one port in the PXC.
Link
Directions
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
ODU config
# of RIUs
Unprotected
Unprotected
Protected
Protected
Unprotected
Unprotected
Protected
Unprotected or
one protected
Unprotected
# of LIUs
# of IFUs
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
1-3
4-5
1-2
3-5
1-2
3-4
1-4
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
3 or 4
1-3
1-2
Table 4-2 IFU Configurations, XPAND
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4.2.1 SDH/SONET connection

E1 or T1 signals can be mapped into a STM-1/OC-3 frame also in XPAND mode. This can be very
useful if many E1/T1s needs to be brought to a central point for connection to a SDH/SONET network or
simply used as an interface to other equipment with STM-1/OC-3 interface. A DXC unit is needed which
also features the SETS function.
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4.3 Ethernet functionality

4.3.1 General
The Supervisory Unit on the Universal IFU and the Access IFUs has Fast Ethernet interfaces for
management and user traffic. For the universal IFU there are two main types of SU with either two or
four FE ports.
On the Universal IFU the ports(s) can be separated for management and user traffic or the management
traffic can go inband with the user traffic. The unit with four ports (SU-D) has support for a separate
management VLAN, VLAN switching and QoS.
The Access IFU has separate ports for management and traffic.
SU-B
SU-C
SU-D
Access
IFU
2+2
Scalable Mapping
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
MAC (IEEE 802-1D) Switching
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
VLAN (IEEE 802.1-Q) Switching
No
No
Yes
No1
QoS support
No
No
Yes
No
1536
2048
1632
1632
No
No
Yes
No
Feature
10/100Base-Tx ports
MTU (Ethernet packet size)

Ingress rate limiting
Table 4-3 SU Versions and features
4.3.2 Ethernet Traffic Mapping

Ethernet traffic is mapped directly into the radio frame using a proprietary method. As the frame can also
transport E1 or T1 channels the capacity is scalable in steps of E1 or T1s.
4.3.3 MAC (IEEE 802-1D) and VLAN (IEEE 802.1-Q) switching

In switch mode the unit has one WAN port and two or four LAN ports depending on unit. The Access
IFU has separate switches for user traffic and management traffic.
4.3.4 MAC learning

MAC-learning can be enabled/disabled. MAC-table aging is configurable.
MAC address table size is 2000.
4.3.4.1 VLAN functions
A port can be defined to be member of a VLAN or a VLAN range. Both LAN ports and the WAN port
can be defined as untagged or tagged, in case of untagged the switch will add a VLAN tag with the
defined value on ingress and remove the VLAN tag from egress traffic. In case the port is defined as
tagged, the port will only accept packets with the specified VLAN id and packets will be forwarded to all
port members of that VLAN until MAC destination address is learned.
WAN capacity is scalable from 2Mbit/s (1.5Mbit/s ANSI) to 100 Mbit/s.
QoS with selectable criteria is supported on the WAN port.
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4.3.5 QoS features.

The QoS characteristics of the system will naturally be governed by the queuing and buffering strategies
of the subsystems. To allow for a wide array of applications for this product these strategies are made
user selectable.
4.3.5.1 QoS priority scheme
Four traffic queues representing four priority levels are available. Traffic can be prioritised based on the
list below. The user can configure which queue the various service types (values) shall be mapped to.
1. VLAN PCP (802.1p user priority)
Priority level can be assigned based on VLAN user priority represented by 8 decimal values (07).
2. DSCP/TOS (IPv4/IPv6)
Priority level can be assigned based on DSCP/TOS represented by 64 decimal values (0-63).
3. Port (Ethernet input ports)
Priority level can be assigned to each port individually.
4. QoS priority OFF (Maximum throughput)
All traffic has equal priority.
4.3.5.2 QoS scheduling mode
The queues can be set up with either fair or strict queuing.
Fair queueing
Fair queuing tries to distribute forwarding capacity between the different priority levels to prevent high
priority data streams from completely blocking lower priority streams. Scheduling is done according to a
fair weighting (8, 4, 2, 1) applied to the four priority queues.
Strict queueing
All top priority frames egress until that priority'
s queue is empty. Then the next lower priority queue'
s
frames egress, etc. This ensures that all high priority frames egress as soon as possible.
4.3.6 Ingress rate limiting

Per port ingress rate limiting with optional flow control is available and can be set independently of other
settings. Drop mode can be configured to either continuous drop or burst drop.
4.3.7 Flow Control

Ethernet Flow Control can be enabled. Pause frames are used.
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4.3.8 Frame delay Ethernet Interfaces

Frame delay specified below is according to ITU-T Y.1563, Network Section and RFC 1242 store-andforward definition: "The time interval starting when the last bit of the input frame reaches the input port
and ending when the first bit of the output frame is seen on the output port." Numbers in the table below
are given for a link with no queuing-delay and all link capacity allocated to Ethernet-traffic. Propagation
delay is excluded.
Packet size
Typical
throughput
64 bytes
[Mbit/s]
[s]
2.0
20
50
100
700 bytes
1518 bytes
[s]
[s]
610
300
280
270
3280
660
470
430
6710
1120
740
620
Table 4-4 Ethernet Packet Frame delay XPAND
4.3.9 Ethernet Statistics

RMON statistics is implemented and counters can be read using the WEB browser or an SNMP
Manager.
4.3.10 Typical Ethernet Throughput

Ethernet throughput is measured according to RFC 2544. The packet throughput is optimised by
removing Inter-Packet-Gap over the air. The Inter-Packet-Gap is then restored before the packets leave
the IFU.
Datarate
# E1s
4
8
16
20
30
40
50
Packet size
64 bytes
Mbit/s
9
17
32
43
64
86
100
1518 bytes
Mbit/s
8
16
30
40
60
80
100
Datarate
# T1s
4
8
16
32
40
50
60
67
Packet size
64 bytes
Mbit/s
6
13
26
52
65
81
97
100
1518 bytes
Mbit/s
6
12
24
48
60
75
90
100
Table 4-5 Ethernet Throughput XPAND
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4.3.11 Link-Loss Failure pass through on the Ethernet port

Evolution Series supports a Link-Loss Failure pass through, LLF. This is useful for routers or switches to
detect that the Ethernet connection has failed or there is no pass through connection through the radio
link side. The LLF function is based on the principle that the interface on the opposite side will be
disconnected when the link on the Ethernet port or the radio link has failed. Hence, a failure situation
will be communicated to either ends in the link configuration.
When there is a radio link failure, the LLF function will control the Ethernet link on the opposite side of
the radio link by the link status on each side. I.e. if the incoming Ethernet signal on one side is
disconnected, the output on the Ethernet port on the opposite side will be turned off.
LLF is not supported in switch mode
4.4 XPAND Terminal and Node Configurations
Figure 4-4 XPAND Terminal, TDM
Figure 4-5 XPAND Terminal, Ethernet only or Ethernet & TDM
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Figure 4-6 XPAND Node two directions, unprotected
Figure 4-7 XPAND Nodes, Two directions-protected, Four directions-unprotected
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5. LINK CONFIGURATIONS
The following link configurations are available.
METRO
Configuration
Long Haul
1+0
METRO
METRO
155Mbit/s ODU 300Mbit/s ODU
XPAND
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1, 2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1+1 HSB/FD - Space Diversity
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1+1 HSB - Dual Baseband
Yes
Yes
No
No
2+0 ACAP & ACCP 2
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
2+0 CCDP with XPIC
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
1+1 HSB/FD
n+1, (n=1 to 7)
n+0, (n=1 to 10)
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AUX
DXC
EMF
EOW
LAN
LIU
MDS
RIU
PWR
SERV
SU
USB
XCVR
External alarm input/output

Auxiliary functions
Digital Cross Connect
Embedded Management Functions
Engineering Order Wire
Local Area Network port (10/100BASE-TX Ethernet)
Line Interface Unit
Main Data Switch
Radio Interface Unit
Power Supply
Service functions
Supervisory Unit
Universal Serial Bus
Transmitter/Receiver
In the following a number of link configurations are described. They examples are based on METRO
terminals with STM-1/OC-3 interface but the main architecture is valid for both XPAND and METRO
modes. The IFU part will be different depending on number of interfaces and directions. Most
configurations are described for a split mount system with ODU, but can also be implemented with long
haul optimized RF-branching and XCVR. The ODU is then replaced by a branching and XCVR(s). A
system with RF-branching is described in chapter 5.9
The same hardware is used for HSB and FD configuration with the exceptions for asymmetrical RF coupler
In 1+1 FD and 2+0 configurations with channels on common polarisation the ODUs must be in the same subband.
3 Split Mount Configurations max eight channels.
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5.2 1+0 system

The 1+0 configuration consists of an IFU basic frame, a Line Interface Unit, a Radio Interface Unit, a
single coaxial cable to the ODU and an ODU mounted directly on the antenna or near the antenna. When
the ODU is not mounted directly on the antenna, a short flexible waveguide is used to connect the ODU
to the antenna port.
Figure 5-1 System Block Diagram 1+0 Terminal
5.3 1+1 HSB / 1+1 FD system

The 1+1 HSB or 1+1 Frequency Diversity configuration, consist of an IFU basic frame, a Line Interface
Unit, two Radio Interface Units, two coaxial cables to the ODUs and two ODUs mounted on an RFCoupler Unit. The RF-Coupler can be asymmetrical or symmetrical, and the RF-Coupler/ODU assembly
can be mounted directly on the antenna or near the antenna. When the RF-Coupler is not directly
mounted, a short flexible waveguide is used to connect the RF-Coupler to the antenna port.
In a 1+1 FD configuration both ODUs must be in the same subband.
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5.4 2+0 / 1+1 HSB Dual Baseband system
A 2+0 system or 1+1 HSB Dual Baseband is identical to the 1+1 HSB or 1+1 Frequency Diversity
configuration except for the use of two Interface units. The two LIUs provide interface protection in HSB
configuration. HSB Dual Baseband is applicable for STM-1/OC-3 Line Interfaces only.
In a 2+0 configuration both ODUs must be in the same subband.
Figure 5-3 System Block Diagram 2+0 Terminal
5.5 Space Diversity/Dual Antenna system

The 1+1 HSB or 1+1 Frequency Diversity configuration can be configured for Space Diversity or Dual
Antenna. This configuration uses two antennas, and the two ODUs are mounted one on each antenna
without using an RF-Coupler. The use of Space Diversity/Dual Antenna reduces the RF loss and provides
path diversity, which can improve system performance (subject to frequency band and path type and
length).
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5.6 Co-channel Dual Polarised (CCDP) system

In two channel systems the two ODUs can be arranged with dual polarisation (Horizontal and Vertical),
utilising a single RF frequency. The RIU contains a XPIC function in this configuration, and the XPIC
will handle the interference between the two received signals. See also paragraph 7.5 for further
description of the XPIC function.
Figure 5-5 System Block Diagram CCDP Terminal
5.7 3+1/4+0 System

A 4+0 or 3+1 system, consist of two IFU basic frames, three or four Line Interface Units, four Radio
Interface Units, four coaxial cables to the ODUs and four ODUs mounted on two RF-Coupler Units. RFCoupler/ODU assembly is mounted on a pole arrangement and connected to a dual polarised antenna
with a short flexible waveguide.
Figure 5-6 System Block Diagram 3+1/4+0 Terminal
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5.8 7+1/8+0 System

A 8+0 or 7+1 system, consist of four IFU basic frames, seven or eight Line Interface Units, eight Radio
Interface Units, eight coaxial cables to the ODUs and eight ODUs mounted on four RF-Coupler Units.
RF-Coupler/ODU assembly is mounted on a pole arrangement and connected to two dual polarised
antennas with a short flexible waveguide.
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5.9 7+1/8+0 System Long Haul Optimized
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one antenna port. The Branching system contains narrow band RF-filters for each channel, connecting
the channels together. The branching system can also be split for transmission on both polarisations. In
Space Diversity configuration, two receive branchings are used in parallel connecting the two antennas to
two receivers inputs for each channel. The received signals are combined in-phase in the transceiver unit.
See also Figure 6-2.
Figure 5-8 System Block Diagram Long Haul 7+1/8+0 Terminal
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5.10 Long Haul Branching Systems

The branching system is very flexible and supports adjacent and co-channel operation in all frequency
bands for both ~28 and 40 MHz channel spacing.
"
'
+
"
'
Figure 5-9 Branching Diagrams 1+1/2+0 and 3+1/4+0 Dual Polarized
"
'
$
"
'
"
'
+
"
'
Figure 5-10 Branching diagrams 7+1/8+0 and 3+1 Space Diversity
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6. GENERAL EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTRICS

6.1 Transmission Capacities and Channel Bandwidth
The tables below show capacities vs. channel bandwidth and used modulation. The modulation is a multi
level coded QAM modulation (MLCM) or only QAM.
A scalable proprietary NERA frame is used for transport. In METRO mode this frame contains one or
two 155 Mbit/s signals. In XPAND mode the frame can be set up to any of the below listed capacities up
to 155 Mbit/s. In both modes the frame also contains a DCC channel and two 64 kb/s user channels.
Channel Spacing
Link capacity
14 MHz
30 MHz
40 MHz
155 Mbit/s (75 x E1)
128 MLCM
64 MLCM
32MLCM
100 Mbit/s (50 x E1)
32 MLCM
80 Mbit/s (40 x E1)
16 MLCM
40M0D7W
56M0D7W
7 MHz
2xSTM-1 (311 Mbit/s)
56 MHz
256MLCM
56 Mbit/s (28 x E1)
64 MLCM
40 Mbit/s (20 x E1)
16 QAM
32 Mbit/s (16 x E1)
128 MLCM
16 MLCM
16 Mbit/s (8 x E1)
16 MLCM
4 QAM
8 Mbit/s (4 x E1)
4 QAM
4 QAM
Emission Designator
7M00D7W
14M0D7W
28M0D7W
Table 6-1 Transmission Capacity Overview ETSI Data rates

Link
capacity
Channel Spacing
5 MHz
10 MHz
20 MHz
25 MHz
30 MHz
2xOC-3 (311 Mbit/s)

155 Mbit/s (96 x T1)
128MLCM
125 Mbit/s (80 x T1)
128MLCM 64MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64 x T1)
128MLCM
32MLCM
50 Mbit/s (32 x T1)
128MLCM 16MLCM
25 Mbit/s (16 x T1)
16MLCM
4QAM
22 Mbit/s (14 x T1) 128MLCM
12 Mbit/s (8 x T1)
16QAM
4QAM
6 Mbit/s (4 x T1)
4QAM
40 MHz
64MLCM
32MLCM
16QAM
50 MHz
256MLCM
32MLCM
16MLCM
Emission Designator
5M00D7W 10M0D7W 20M0D7W 25M0D7W 30M0D7W 40M0D7W 50M0D7W
Table 6-2 Transmission Capacity Overview ANSI Data rates
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6.2 Frequency bands

Evolution Series is available in ITU-R, CEPT, FCC and national frequency bands according to the
following tables. The BW given in the last column is for information only and indicates which BWs the
plan includes. Details about ODU/Diplexer tuning range is found in Appendix 1.
Frequency
Band
Frequency
[GHz]
4 GHz
3,6-4.2
4 GHz
3,8-4.2
5 GHz
5 GHz
5 GHz
5 GHz
4.4-5.0
4.4-5.0
4.4-5.0
4.4-5.0
L6 GHz
5.9-6.4
U6 GHz
6.4-7.1
7 GHz
7 GHz
7 GHz
7 GHz
7 GHz
7 GHz
7 GHz
7.1-7.4
7.1-7.4
7.1-7.4
7.1-7.4
7.2-7.5
7.4-7.7
7.4-7.7
7 GHz
7.4-7.7
7 GHz
7 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
8 GHz
8 GHz
8 GHz
8 GHz
8 GHz
10 GHz
10 GHz
7.4-7.7
7.4-7.9
7.1-7.7
7.7-8.3
7.7-8.3
7.9-8.4
7.9-8.5
8.2-8.5
8.2-8.5
10.0-10.68
10.15-10.65
11 GHz
10.7-11.7
11 GHz
10.7-11.7
13 GHz
12.7-13.3
15 GHz
14.4-15.35
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Channel Plan
ITU-R F. 635-6
CEPT 12-08
ITU-R F. 382-8
CEPT 12-08
ITU-R F. 746-5
ITU-R F. 1099-3 Annex 1,1
98 MHz Duplex
100 MHz Duplex
ITU-R F. 383-7
CEPT 14-01E
ITU-R F.384-8
CEPT 14-02 E
ITU-R F.385-7 Annex 3
CEPT 02-06 Annex 1
ITU-R F.385-8 Rec. 1-4
ACA Rali FX3
ITU-R F.385-8 Rec. 1-4
ITU-R F.385-8 Annex 1,4
ITU-R F.385-8 Annex 1, 1
CEPT 02-06 Annex 1
ITU-R F.385-8 Rec 1-4
Korea
7.7-8.3 GHz, 40 MHz CS
CEPT 02-06
ITU-R F.386-6 Rec. 1
CEPT 12-05
CFT Mexico
ITU-R F. 387-9
CEPT 12-06 Rec. 1
ITU-R F. 387-9 Annex 2
CEPT 12-06 Rec. 3
ITU-R F. 497-6
CEPT 12-02
ITU-R F.636-3
Evolution Series
Duplex
spacing
[MHz]
BW [MHz]
320
30/40
213
29
312
300
98
100
28
40
28
28
252.04
29.65/56
340
20/30/40
196
154
161
270
161
168
154
28/56
7/14/28/56
7/14/28/56
30
7/14/28/56
28/56
28/56
154
7/14/28/56
161
245
300
311.32
310
266
310
119,126
151.614
350
350
7/14/28/56
7/14/28/56
30
29.65/56
40
7/14/28/56
7/14/28/56
7/14
7
7/14/28
7/14/28
530
30/40
490
30/40
266
7/14/28
490
7/14/28
55
Channel Plan
Duplex
spacing
[MHz]
BW [MHz]
14.5-15.35
ITU-R F.636-3
420
7/14/28
15 GHz
14.6-15.2
CFT Mexico
315
14/28
15 GHz
14.5-15.35
CEPT 12-07E
728
7/14/28
15 GHz
14.5-15.35
644
14/28
18 GHz
17.7-19.7
1010
7/13.75/27.5/55
18 GHz
17.7-19.7
1560
13.75/27.5/55
18 GHz
17.7-19.7
ACA RALI FX3

ITU-R F.595-8
CEPT 12-03E
ITU-R F.595-8
Norma No 15/96
China
1092.5
27.5
18 GHz
17.7-19.7
23 GHz
21.2-23.6
23 GHz
Frequency
Band
Frequency
[GHz]
15 GHz
1120
55
1008
7/14/28/56
22.0-23.6
China
CEPT 13-02E
RA 352
1008
56
23 GHz
21.2-23.6
1200
50
23 GHz
21.2-23.6
1232
7/14/28/56
26 GHz
24.25-26.5
1008
7/14/28/56
28 GHz
27.5-29.5
1008
7/14/28/56
32 GHz
31.8-33.4
812
7/14/28/56
38 GHz
37.0-39.5
1260
7/14/28/56
38 GHz
38.6-40.0

CEPT 13-02E
CEPT 13-02E
ITU-R F.1520-2
CEPT (01)02
CEPT 12-01E
ITU-R F.749-2 Annex 3, 1
700
25/50
Table 6-3 Frequency bands ETSI

Frequency
Freq. Band
[GHz]
Channel Plan
Duplex
spacing
[MHz]
BW [MHz]
CFR47 101.147 Table i

SRSP 305.9
SRSP 306.4
CFR47 101.147 Table l
SRSP 307.1
SRSP 307.1
SRSP 307.7
CFR47 101.147 Table m
CFR47 101.147 Table o
SRSP 310.7
100/340
160/170
175
150
300
65
4.94/9.88/29.65
29.65
10/30
5/10
5/10/30
5/10/20/30
10/20/30
5
490
5/10/30/40
18.7-19.7
CFR47 101.147 Table r
1560
10/20/40
23 GHz
21.2-23.6
CFR47 101.147 Table s
1200
5/10/20/30/40/50
24 GHz
24,25-25,35
CFR47 101.147 Table r
800
30/40
38 GHz
38.6-40.0
CFR47 101.147 Table v
700
7.25/12.5/25/50
L6 GHz
5.9 - 6.4
U6 GHz
6.4 - 7.1
7 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
10 GHz
7.1 - 7.4
7.4 - 7.7
7.7 - 8.3
10.5-10.65
11 GHz
10.7 - 11.7
18 GHz
252.04
Table 6-4 Frequency bands ANSI
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6.3 Equipment Reference Points

A principle block diagram for a digital radio relay system, including the main blocks, is shown in Figure
6-1. The block diagram includes marked interface points, which serve as reference points for several
technical parameters used in this document.
* The RF-Coupler is used in HSB and 1+1/2+0 single polarised configurations
Figure 6-1 Principle block diagram for a split mount radio system with Diplexer
Figure 6-2 Principle block diagram for a radio system with RF Branching
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6.4 International and National Standards

Evolution Series is compliant with relevant international and national standards. The equipment is type
approved and labelled according to EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE).
6.5 ETSI Equipment Class

The equipment is compliant to the relevant specifications in EN 302 217 for the following classes.
Cross- Co-polar Cross- Co-polar
Co polar
(ACCP/
(ACCP/
polar
polar
(ACCP)
(ACAP) CCDP) (ACAP) CCDP)
Data
16xE1
75xE1
4xE1 8xE1
28xE1 40xE1 50xE1
2xSTM-1
rate
20xE1
STM-1
Class 2
7
MHz
~14
MHz
~28
MHz
Class 3
Class 4
7
MHz
~14
MHz
~28
MHz
~28
MHz
56 MHz
Class 5A
~28 MHz
56 MHz
Class 5B
~28 MHz
40 MHz
56 MHz
7 MHz ~14 MHz
Table 6-5 ETSI Equipment Class
6.6 Equipment background BER (Residual BER)
155 Mbit/s and 311 Mbit/s
Typical
Residual BER
10-14
Guaranteed
Residual BER
10-13
125 Mbit/s to 80 Mbit/s
3x10-14
3x10-13
56 Mbit/s to 32 Mbit/s
10-13
10-12
25 Mbit/s and lower
10-12
10-11
Date Rates
6.7 Error Correction

Evolution Series features forward error correction for enhanced receiver error performance. Dual error
correction is used in case of high capacity modes. The digital signal is block coded and multi level coded
modulation is used in selected modes.
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6.8 System delay

The transmission delay through a system (From "Line interface in" on TX-side to "Line interface out" on
RX-side) excluding propagation-time between antennas is given in table. Frame delay for Ethernet traffic
is not included see chapter 3.8.6 and 4.3.8.
METRO
XPAND ETSI
Data rate[Mbit/s]
155 and
311
155
100-40
32
16
System delay [ s]
200
310
270
320
420
600
XPAND ANSI
Data rate [Mbit/s]
155
125-50
25-22
12
System delay [ s]
350
375
425
500
800
Table 6-6 System delay
6.9 SW features
Evolution Series is a SoftWare defined radio. One common SW platform supports both METRO and
XPAND mode.
6.9.1 Licences
Transmission capacity and features are controlled by licenses. Features can be added and capacity can be
upgraded remotely after installation.
6.9.2 Firmware and configuration files

The equipment has two firmware banks, one running and one for backup. Configuration can also be
stored externally and used for backup or downloaded to other terminals.
6.9.3 Link frequency setting

Operating channel frequency can be set simultaneously for both sides of a link.
6.9.4 Configuration report

Configuration and status report can be generated by the element.
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6.10 System loop back possibilities

The following looping possibilities are built into the equipment and can be activated from the WEB
interface.
&(#
%&#
'&#
0#"
#
'
#
8
1
2
3
4
5
"
Near end LIU loop

Far end LIU loop
Near end Main board loop
Far end Main board loop
Near-end RIU loop
6
7
8
9
10
Near-end ODU Loop

Near end 64 kb/s or E1/T1 Wayside loop
Far end 64 kb/s or E1/T1 Wayside loop
Near end Ethernet loop at SU
Far end Ethernet loop at SU
Figure 6-3 System loop backs

At the LIU and AUX unit with multiple channels/interfaces each channel can be looped. At the Gigabit
Ethernet Unit output signal to port 1 will be swapped with port 2 and vice versa, in order to prevent the
test signal to be sent back to the transmitting port. The same applies to port 3 and port 4 (port 5).
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6.11 System Reliability

The MTBF figures are predicted and calculated according to methods in MIL-HDBK-217E including
adjustment for experienced field data. MTBF for 1+0 Terminal with Line Interface Unit is about 40
years.
Unit name:
MTBF,
25 C ambient temp:
[Hours]]
600 000
1 800 000
800 000
3 200 000
5 000 000
1 500 000
5 000 000
5 000 000
2 500 000
5 000 000
5 000 000
1 800 000
5 000 000
5 000 000
5 000 000
1 800 000
Transceiver Unit (XCVR/ODU)

Universal IFU
Access IFU
RIU
Supervisory Unit
Optical Interface units
Electrical STM-1/OC-3
E1/T1 and E3/DS3 Interface Units
Gigabit Ethernet Interface Unit
Wayside Interface Unit
EOW and 64 kb/s Units
Alarm and Control Unit
Power Supply Unit
Power & Sync Unit
DXC Unit
DXC Frame
The Fan unit is a replaceable unit. The unit has three fans, and it is recommended to change the unit
when one of the fans fails.
Typical ambient
Fan in operation
MTBF
temperature
50 C/
Continuous
36 700
122 F
50 % of time
73 400
20 % of time
183 500
25 C/
77 F
15 C/
59 F
Table 6-7 MTBF Figures
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7. GENERAL RADIO CHARACTERISTICS

7.1 Transmitter Characteristics
7.1.1 Automatic/Manual Power Control (ATPC/MTPC)
ATPC is an optional feature, which is aimed to drive the TX power amplifier output level from a proper
minimum, which is calculated to facilitate the radio network planning and is used in the case of normal
propagation, up to a maximum value, which is given in Chapter 3.3.1. When ATPC is disabled (i.e.
MTPC mode), the output power can be set by the user.
ATPC-figures:
Transmitter power output regulation speed
Typical ATPC-range
Guaranteed ATPC-range
> 50 dB/s
20-25 dB
20 dB
Configurable Coordinated/Default Output Power and 5 min alarm for exceeded level supported.
Nominal input level is adjustable by the user.
Adjustment range:
-30 dBm to -60 dBm
In Hot Standby configuration it is recommended to use simultaneous switching of TX and Rx side

within a terminal, when ATPC is enabled.
MTPC figures:
Typical MTPC range
20-25 dB
Range with ETSI mask compliance 1

5-11 GHz HP Long Haul Systems
5-11 GHz SP ODU
5-11 GHz HP ODU
13-23 GHz
26-38 GHz
: 15 dB
: 15 dB
: 10 dB
: 15 dB
: 10 dB
Step size:
Accuracy:
Ref Corresponding Output Power Tolerance
0.1 dB
7.1.2 TX oscillator frequency tolerance

5 ppm.
Frequency tolerance:
For compliance to optional ETSI mask requirement of -60 dBc in frequency bands from 5-8GHz, the MTPC range is 10 dB.
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7.2 Receiver Characteristics

7.2.1 Maximum input level
Maximum input signal levels in point C (measured with PRBS of 223-1).
These limits apply without interference:
Long Haul System
Ref point B
Split Mount System

Ref point C
Frequency band: [GHz]
4-11
5-18
23-38
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-18
-17
-20
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-20
-19
-22
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-22
-21
-24
Table 7-1 Maximum input signal level
7.2.2 RX oscillator frequency tolerance

5 ppm
Frequency tolerance:
7.2.3 Noise Figure

Ref. Point A. Guaranteed Values.
Frequency band:
[GHz]
Noise figure F
[dB]
4-8
10/11
13/15
18/23
26
28
31/32
38
3.9
4.4
4.8
5.8
6.3
7.3
7.4
7.9
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7.3 System Signature

The equipment includes an Adaptive Time Domain Equaliser (ATDE). The system signature is specified
in Table 7-3 to Table 7-5. Delay 6.3 ns. BER: 10-6. The limits are valid for both minimum and nonminimum phase.
Capacity and Channel BW
155 Mbit/s@28MHz (128 MLCM) ACAP
155 Mbit/s@28MHz (128 MLCM) ACCP
155 Mbit/s@40MHz (64 MLCM)
Guaranteed limits
Width
[MHz]
Depth [dB]
14.0
17.0
15.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
Typical values
SF
1.6
2.0
1.3
DFM [dB]
50
48
51
Table 7-2 System signature 155 Mbit/s Long Haul Systems

155 Mbit/s@50-56MHz (32 MLCM)
Guaranteed limits
Width
[MHz]
Depth [dB]
14.0
17.0
14.0
17.0
17.0
17.0
19.5
17.0
28
13.0
30
11.0
Typical values
SF
1.3
1.5
1.3
1.4
4
5.6
DFM [dB]
51
50
52
52
43
41
Table 7-3 System signature 155 Mbit/s and 311 Mbit/s - ODU
Guaranteed limits
Width [MHz]
Depth [dB]
14.0
23.0
SF
0.7
Typical values
DFM [dB]
57
13.0
22.0
0.6
58
40 Mbit/s@14MHz (16 QAM)

7.0
27.0
0.1
68
7.0
27.0
0.1
68
12.0
37.0
0.01
80
4.0
34.0
0.1
74
6.0
37.0
0.01
80
3.0
35.0
0.02
79
Table 7-4 System signature 100-8 Mbit/s ETSI
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Guaranteed limits
Width [MHz]
Depth [dB]
13.0
20.0
14.0
21.0
17.0
22.0
20.0
23.0
Typical values
SF
DFM [dB]
0.8
55
0.9
55
1.1
54
1.1
55
12.0
22.0
0.6
57
15.0
23.0
0.6
58
9.0
20.0
0.4
59
10.0
30.0
0.2
66
6.0
32.0
0.1
71
8.0
37.0
0.01
80
5.0
34.0
0.05
77
4.0
37.0
0.01
80
3.0
35.0
0.02
79
Table 7-5 System signature values 125-6 Mbit/s ANSI
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7.4 Interference sensitivity

7.4.1 Co-channel interference sensitivity
The tables are giving maximum C/I values for 1 dB and 3 dB increase of the 10-6 BER threshold.
Guaranteed C/I at BER = 10-6
System
@ RSL Degradation [dB]
1 dB
3 dB
31.5
32.5
28
24.5
34
35.5
27.5
28.5
24
20.5
30
31.5
Table 7-6 Co-Channel Interference Sensitivity 155 and 311 Mbit/s

System
ETSI Rates

@ RSL Degradation
1 dB
3 dB
25.5
24
25
22
17
22.5
17
17.5
21.5
20
21
18
13
18.5
13
13.5
Table 7-7 Co-Channel Interference Sensitivity ETSI rates

System
ANSI Rates

@ RSL Degradation
1 dB
3 dB
31.5
28
24.5
21.5
31.5
24.5
33
22
22.5
17
26
17.5
19.5
27.5
24
20.5
17.5
27.5
20.5
29
18
18.5
13
22
13.5
15.5
Table 7-8 Co-Channel Interference Sensitivity ANSI rates
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7.4.2 Adjacent channel interference sensitivity

The tables are giving maximum C/I values for 1 dB and 3 dB increase of the 10-6 BER threshold.
Guaranteed C/I at
ETSI Requirement
BER = 10-6
System
C/I at BER = 10-6
@ RSL Degradation
[dB]
1 dB
3 dB degr.
1 dB degr.
3 dB degr.
degr.
-3.5
-2
-5
-6
-6
-5
-7.5
-4.5
-7
-9
-9
-9
-3.5
-7.5
3
-5
-4
-5
-1
-8
-8
-9
Table 7-9 Adjacent Interference Sensitivity 155 and 311 Mbit/s

System

1 dB degr.
-6
-6
-6
-6
-6
-3
-3
-3
3 dB degr.
-9.5
-10
-10
-9
-10
-7
-6
-6
ETSI Requirement
C/I at BER = 10-6
1 dB degr.
3 dB degr.
-2
-3
0
0
0
-5.5
-7
-4
-4
-4
-3
-7
0
0
-4
-4
Table 7-10 Adjacent Channel Interference Sensitivity ETSI rates


1 dB degr.
-5
-6
-10
-10
-3
-6
-3
-3
-3
-6
-3
-3
-3
3 dB degr.
-8
-10
-13
-13
-6
-9.5
-5
-6
-5
-9
-5
-6
-5
Table 7-11 Adjacent Channel Interference Sensitivity ANSI rates
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7.5 XPIC performance

The Cross Polarisation Interference Canceller filter (XPIC) is used in CCDP configurations for
XCVR/ODU with 155 Mb/s and 311 Mb/s capacity in ~28 MHz, 40 MHz, or ~56 MHz bandwidth. The
XPIC filter has a typical XIF of 20 dB.
7.6 Receiver image rejection

The image rejection is >= 120 dB if image(s) frequency falls within transmit half band.
The image rejection is >= 100 dB if image(s) frequency falls within receive half band.
7.7 Spurious emissions

7.7.1 Transmitter spurious emissions - external
ETSI: The equipment complies with EN 302 217-2-2.
This implies to meet the limits given in EN 301 390.
FCC/ANSI: The equipment complies with FCC 47 CFR 101.111.
7.7.2 Transmitter spurious emissions - internal

For spurious signals within the receiver half band, the level of all spurious signals, both discrete CW and
noise-like, evaluated as total signal level shall be less than -90 dBm.
7.7.3 Receiver spurious emissions - external

ETSI: The equipment complies with EN 302 217-2-2.
This implies to meet the limits given in EN 301 390.
FCC/ANSI: The power of the emission in a reference bandwidth of 1 MHz shall be less than -13 dBm.
7.7.4 Receiver spurious emissions - internal

Applicable to interference on the same local branching system.
For spurious signals within the same receive half band, the level of all spurious signals, both discrete CW
and noise-like, evaluated as total signal level is less than -110 dBm.
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8. RADIO CHARACTERISTICS METRO ODU

8.1 General
Typical values in dB measured with modulation (PRBS-data). Ref. Point C.
Tx tolerance is 1.5 dB for 5-11 GHz and 2 dB for 13-38 GHz
Rx tolerance is 1.5 dB for 5-11 GHz and 2 dB for 13-38 GHz
For RF-Coupler loss see chapter 13.2
8.2 Output Power Standard Power ODU

Freq. band: [GHz]
155 Mbit/s@28MHz
128MLCM
155 Mbit/s@40MHz
64MLCM
155 Mbit/s@56MHz
32MLCM
155 Mbit/s@50MHz
32MLCM
311 Mbit/s@56MHz
256MLCM
311 Mbit/s@50MHz
256MLCM
L6/U6
7/8
11
13/15
18/23
ETSI
18/23
ANSI
26/28
32
38
+25.5
+24
+22
+19
+17
+17
+16.5
+16
+15.5
+25.5
+24
+22
+17
+19
+18
+17.5
+17
+16.5
+25.5
+24
+22
+19
+20
+17
+16.5
+16.5
+16
+16
+15.5
+14.5
Table 8-1 Nominal output power Standard Power ODU
8.3 Output Power High Power ODU

L6
U6
10
11
155 Mbit/s@28MHz
128MLCM
+30
+30.5
+30.5
+29
+29
+27.5
+27
155 Mbit/s@40MHz
64MLCM
+30
+30.5
+29
+27.5
+27
311 Mbit/s@56MHz
256MLCM
+29
+29.5
+29.5
+28
+28
+26.5
+26
Table 8-2 Nominal output power High Power ODU
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8.4 Receiver Threshold 155 Mbit/s@28 MHz

Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6
U6
7/8
10/11 13/15 18/23
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-71
-71
-71
-71
-70.5
-70
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-69.5
-69.5
-69.5
-69.5
-69
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-68
-68
-68
-68
-67.5
26
28
32
38
-69
-68.5
-67
-67
-66.5
-68.5
-67.5
-67
-65.5
-65.5
-65
-67
-66
-65.5
-64.5
-64.5
-64
Table 8-3 Receiver threshold, 155 Mbit/s in ~28 MHz channel

The listed values are for ACAP configuration, if filtering for ACCP is required a setting for this is
available. The threshold will be 1 dB higher for BER 10-6 and 1.5 dB higher for BER 10-8 and BER
10-10.
8.5 Receiver Threshold 155 Mbit/s@40 MHz

U6
11
18
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-73.5
-74
-73.5
-73
-72
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-72.5
-73
-72.5
-72
-71
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-71.5
-72
-71.5
-71
-70
Table 8-4 Receiver threshold, 155 Mbit/s in 40 MHz channel
8.6 Receiver Threshold 155 Mbit/s@50-56 MHz

18
23
26
32
38
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-74.5
-74.5
-73.5
-72.5
-72
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-73.5
-73.5
-72.5
-71.5
-71
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-72.5
-72.5
-72
-70.5
-70
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8.7 Receiver Threshold 311 Mbit/s@56 MHz ETSI

Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6/U6
7/8
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-65.5
-66
-65.5
-65
-64.5
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-64.5
-64.5
-64
-64
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-63
-63
-63
-62.5
10/11 13/15 18/23
26
28
32
38
-64
-63
-62
-62
-61.5
-63.5
-62.5
-62
-60.5
-60.5
-60
-62
-61
-60.5
-59
-59
-58.5
8.8 Receiver Threshold 311 Mbit/s@50 MHz ANSI

18
23
38
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-62.5
-62.5
-59
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-60.5
-60.5
-57
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-58.5
-58.5
-55
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Typical values @ BER 10-6 - ref point CC [dB]
System Capacity /
155 Mbit/s@28MHz
128MLCM
155 Mbit/s@40MHz
64MLCM
155 Mbit/s@56MHz
32MLCM
155 Mbit/s@50MHz
32MLCM
311 Mbit/s@56MHz
256MLCM
311 Mbit/s@50MHz
256MLCM
18/23 18/23
ETSI ANSI
L6
U6
7/8
11
13/15
26
28
32
38
96.5
96.5
95
92.5
89
86
86
85
83.5
83
82
99.5
97.5
95
89
91
92.5
91
90
89.5
88.5
94
88.5
91.5
91.5
89.5
87
83.5
81
79.5
78.5
78
77
-78
74.5
Table 8-8 System gain standard power
8.10 System Gain High Power

System Capacity /
155 Mbit/s@28MHz
128MLCM
155 Mbit/s@40MHz
64MLCM
311 Mbit/s@56MHz
256MLCM
L6
U6
10
11
101
101.5
101.5
100
100
98
97.5
103.5
104.5
102.5
100
94.5
95.5
95.5
93.5
93.5
92
91
Table 8-9 System gain high power
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9. RADIO CHARACTERISTICS METRO LONG HAUL

9.1 General
Typical values in dB measured with modulation (PRBS-data). Ref. Point B and B.
Tx and Rx tolerance is 1.5 dB. For RF-Branching loss see chapter 13.3.1
9.2 Output Power High Power XCVR

L6
U6
10
11
155 Mbit/s@28MHz
128 MLCM - ACAP
+29
+29.5
+29.5
+29
+28
+27.5
+25
+25
155 Mbit/s@28MHz
128MLCM ACCP
+29
+29.5
+29.5
+29
+27.5
+27.5
+25
+25
155 Mbit/s@40MHz
64MLCM
+29
+30
+29
+28
+25
Table 9-1 Nominal output power Long Haul System, 155 Mbit/s
9.3 Receiver Thresholds 155 Mbit/s@28 MHz- ACAP

L6
U6
10/11
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-70.5
-70.5
-70
-70
-69.5
-69.5
-68
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-69
-69
-68.5
-68.5
-68
-68
-66.5
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-67.5
-67.5
-67.5
-67
-67
-66.5
-65.5
Table 9-2 Receiver threshold, 155 Mbit/s
9.4 Receiver Thresholds 155 Mbit/s@28 MHz-ACCP

L6
U6
10/11
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-69
-69
-69
-69
-68.5
-68
-67
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-67
-67
-67.5
-67
-66.5
-66.5
-65
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-65.5
-65.5
-65.5
-65.5
-65
-64.5
-63.5
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9.5 Receiver Thresholds 155 Mbit/s@40 MHz ACCP & ACAP

Frequency band:
[GHz]
U6
11
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-73.5
-73.5
-72.5
-72
-71
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-72.5
-72.5
-71.5
-71
-70
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-71.5
-71.5
-70.5
-70
-69
9.6 System Gain Long Haul System

Typical values @ BER 10-6 - ref point B-B [dB]
System Capacity /
155 Mbit/s@28MHz
128MLCM ACAP
155 Mbit/s@28MHz
128MLCM ACCP
155 Mbit/s@40MHz
64MLCM
L6
U6
10
11
99.5
100
99.5
99
97.5
97
93
93
98
98.5
98.5
98
96
95.5
92
92
102.5
103.5
101.5
100
96
Table 9-5 System gain high power
9.7 System characteristics for Space Diversity (SD)

9.7.1 General
A Space Diversity system includes a Space Diversity transceiver unit, which contains one transmitter and
two receivers. The control functions are included in the transceiver unit.
9.7.2 Combining principles and performance

The combining method is in-phase IF-combining. The effect of this combining is an improvement of the
receiver threshold in fading situations when input levels are low. The improvement is at least 2.5 dB for
signals of the same level at an arbitrary phase difference
Maximum difference of wave-guide lengths between main and diversity antennas is 30 meters for a
standard space transceiver. An additional 30 meters is offered as an option. The static delay
compensation is automatically adjusted during system installation via the Web interface. External delay
compensation or external instruments are not needed.
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10. RADIO CHARACTERISTICS XPAND - ODU SYSTEM - ETSI DATA RATES

10.1 General
Typical values in dB measured with modulation (PRBS-data). Ref. Point C and C.
Tx and Rx tolerance is 1.5 dB for 5-11 GHz and 2 dB for 13-38 GHz

Frequency band:
[GHz]
155 Mbit/s (75xE1)
28MHz - 128MLCM
155 Mbit/s (75xE1)
40MHz -64MLCM
155 Mbit/s (75xE1)
56MHz -32MLCM
100 Mbit/s (50xE1)
28MHz -32MLCM
80 Mbit/s (40xE1)
28MHz -16QAM
56 Mbit/s (28xE1)
14MHz -64MLCM
40 Mbit/s (20xE1)
14MHz -16MLCM
32 Mbit/s (16xE1)
28MHz -4QAM
32 Mbit/s (16xE1)
14MHz -16QAM
32 Mbit/s (16xE1)
7MHz -64MLCM
16 Mbit/s (8xE1)
14MHz -4QAM
16 Mbit/s (8xE1)
7MHz -16MLCM
8 Mbit/s (4xE1)
7MHz -4QAM
L6
U6
7/8
11
13/15 18/23
26
28
32
38
+25.5
+25.5
+24
+22
+19
+17
+16.5
+16.5
+16
+15.5
+25.5
+24
+22
+18
+17.5
+17.5
+17
+16.5
+27.5
+27.5
+26
+24
+21
+19
+18.5
+18.5
+18
+17.5
+28.5
+28.5
+27
+25
+22
+20
+19.5
+19.5
+19
+18.5
+25.5
+25.5
+24
+22
+19
+17
+16.5
+16.5
+16
+15.5
+28.5
+28.5
+27
+25
+22
+20
+19.5
+19.5
+19
+18.5
+28.5
+28.5
+27
+25
+22
+20
+19.5
+19.5
+19
+18.5
+28.5
+28.5
+27
+25
+22
+20
+19.5
+19.5
+19
+18.5
+25.5
+25.5
+24
+22
+19
+17
+16.5
+16.5
+16
+15.5
+28.5
+28.5
+27
+25
+22
+20
+19.5
+19.5
+19
+18.5
+28.5
+28.5
+27
+25
+22
+20
+19.5
+19.5
+19
+18.5
+28.5
+28.5
+27
+25
+22
+20
+19.5
+19.5
+19
+18.5

L6
U6
10
11
155 Mbit/s (75xE1)

28MHz - 128MLCM
40 MHz 64MLCM
+30
+30.5
+30.5
+29
+29
+27.5
+27
100Mbit/s 8 Mbit/s
+29
+29.5
+29.5
+28
+28
+26.5
+26
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10.4 Receiver Threshold 155 Mbit/s (75xE1) Mbit/s

These thresholds are equal to 155 Mbit/s thresholds for METRO. Please refer to values in chapter 8.4 to
8.6.
10.5 Receiver Threshold 100 Mbit/s (50xE1) - 28 MHz BW

Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6
U6
7/8
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-77.5
-78
-78
-77.5
-77
-76.5
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-77
-77
-77
-76.5
-76.5
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-76
-76
-76
-75.5
-75.5
10/11 13/15 18/23
26
28
32
38
-75.5
-75
-74
-73.5
-73.5
-75.5
-75
-74
-73
-73
-72.5
-75
-74
-73.5
-72
-72
-71.5
26
28
32
38
Table 10-3 Receiver threshold 50xE1 in 28 MHz channel

Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6
U6
7/8
10/11 13/15 18/23
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-79
-79.5
-79.5
-79
-78.5
-78
-77
-76.5
-75.5
-75
-75
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-77.5
-78
-78
-77.5
-77
-76.5
-75.5
-75
-74
-73.5
-73.5
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-76
-76.5
-76.5
-76
-75.5
-75
-74
-73.5
-72.5
-72
-72
26
28
32
38

Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6
U6
7/8
10/11 13/15 18/23
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-77
-77.5
-77.5
-77
-76.5
-76
-75
-74.5
-73.5
-73
-73
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-75.5
-76
-76
-75.5
-75
-74.5
-73.5
-73
-72
-71.5
-71.5
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-74
-74.5
-74.5
-74
-73.5
-73
-72
-71.5
-70.5
70.5
-70
26
28
32
38

Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6
U6
7/8
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-81.5
-81.5
-81.5
-81
-81
-80
-79.5
-79
-77.5
-77.5
-77
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-80
-80.5
-80.5
-80
-79.5
-79
-78.5
-77.5
-76.5
-76.5
-76
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-79
-79
-79
-79
-78.5
-78
-77
-76.5
-75
-75
-74.5
10/11 13/15 18/23
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Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6/U6
7/8
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-86.5
-87
-86.5
-86
-85.5
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-85.5
-85.5
-85.5
-85
BER 10-10 [dBm] -84.5
-84.5
-84.5
-84
10/11 13/15 18/23
26
28
32
38
-84.5
-84
-83
-82.5
-82.5
-84.5
-83.5
-83
-81.5
-81.5
-81
-83.5
-82.5
-82
-80.5
-80.5
-80
26
28/32
38

Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6
U6
7/8
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-84.5
-84.5
-84.5
-84.5
-84
-83.5
-82.5
-82
-80.5
-80
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-83.5
-84
-84
-83.5
-83
-82.5
-81.5
-81
-80
-79.5
BER 10-10 [dBm] -82.5
-83
-83
-82.5
-82
-81.5
80.5
-80
-79
-78.5
26
28/32
38
10/11 13/15 18/23

Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6
U6
7/8
10/11 13/15 18/23
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-77
-77
-77
-77
-76.5
-76
-75
-74.5
-73
-72.5
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-75.5
-76
-76
-75.5
-75
-74.5
-73.5
-73
-72
-71.5
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-74
-74.5
-74.5
-74
-73.5
-73
-72
-71.5
-70.5
70

Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6/U6
7/8
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-89.5
-90
-89.5
-89
-88.5
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-88.5
-88.5
-88.5
-88
BER 10-10 [dBm] -87.5
-87.5
-87.5
-87
10/11 13/15 18/23
26
28
32
38
-87.5
-87
-86
-85.5
-85.5
-87.5
-86.5
-86
-84.5
-84.5
-84
-86.5
-85.5
-85
-83.5
-83.5
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Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6/U6
7/8
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-86.5
-87
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-85
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-84
10/11 13/15 18/23
26
28
32
38
-86.5
-86.5
-85.5
-85
-84
-83
-83
-82.5
-85.5
-85
-84.5
-84
-83.5
-82.5
-81.5
-81.5
-81
-84
-84
-83.5
-83
-82
-81.5
-80
80
-79.5

Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6/U6
7/8
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-92.5
-92.5
-92
-92
-91.5
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-91.5
-91.5
-91.5
-91
BER 10-10 [dBm] -90.5
-90.5
-90.5
-90
10/11 13/15 18/23
26
28
32
38
-90.5
-90
-88.5
-88.5
-88
-90.5
-89.5
-89
-87.5
-87.5
-87
89.5
-88.5
-88
-86.5
-86.5
-86
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10.15 System Gain Standard power - ETSI (E1 based) systems

System Capacity /
155 Mbit/s (75xE1)
28MHz - 128MLCM
155 Mbit/s (75xE1)
40MHz -64MLCM
155 Mbit/s (75xE1)
56MHz -32MLCM
100 Mbit/s (50xE1)
28MHz -32MLCM
80 Mbit/s (40xE1)
28MHz -16QAM
56 Mbit/s (28xE1)
14MHz -64MLCM
40 Mbit/s (20xE1)
14MHz -16MLCM
32 Mbit/s (16xE1)
28MHz -4QAM
32 Mbit/s (16xE1)
14MHz -16QAM
32 Mbit/s (16xE1)
14MHz -16QAM
16 Mbit/s (8xE1)
14MHz -4QAM
16 Mbit/s (8xE1)
7MHz -16MLCM
8 Mbit/s (4xE1)
7MHz -4QAM
L6
U6
7/8
11
13/15 18/23
26
28
32
38
96.5
96.5
95
92.5
89
86
85
83.5
83
82
99.5
97.5
95
89
92.5
91
90
89.5
88.5
105.5
105.5
103.5
101
97.5
94.5
93.5
92.5
91.5
91
108
108
106
103.5
100
97
96
95
94
93.5
103
103
101
98.5
95
92
91
90
89
88.5
110
110
108
105.5
102
99.5
98.5
97
96.5
95.5
115.5
115.5
113.5
111
107.5
104.5
103.5
102.5
101.5
100.5
113
113
111.5
109
105.5
102.5
101.5
100
99.5
98.5
102.5
102.5
101
98.5
95
92
91
89.5
89
88
118.5
118.5
116.5
114
110.5
107.5
106.5
105.5
104.5
104
115.5
115.5
113.5
111.5
107.5
105
103.5
102.5
102
101
121
121
119
117
113.5
110.5
109.5
108
107.5
106.5
Table 10-13 System gain Standard Power - ETSI
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10.16 System Gain High power - ETSI (E1 based) systems

System Capacity /
155 Mbit/s (75xE1)
28MHz - 128MLCM
155 Mbit/s (75xE1)
40MHz -64MLCM
100 Mbit/s (50xE1)
28MHz -32MLCM
80 Mbit/s (40xE1)
28MHz -16QAM
56 Mbit/s (28xE1)
14MHz -64MLCM
40 Mbit/s (20xE1)
14MHz -16MLCM
32 Mbit/s (16xE1)
28MHz -4QAM
32 Mbit/s (16xE1)
14MHz -16QAM
32 Mbit/s (16xE1)
7MHz -64MLCM
16 Mbit/s (8xE1)
14MHz -4QAM
16 Mbit/s (8xE1)
7MHz -16MLCM
8 Mbit/s (4xE1)
7MHz -4QAM
L6
U6
10
11
101
101.5
101.5
100
100
98
97.5
103.5
104.5
102.5
100
106.5
107.5
107.5
105.5
105.5
104
103
108
109
109
107
107
105.5
104.5
106
107
107
105
105
103.5
102.5
110.5
111
111
109
109
107.5
106.5
115.5
116.5
116.5
114.5
114.5
113
112
113.5
114
114
112.5
112.5
110.5
110
104
104.5
104.5
103
103
101
100.5
118.5
119.5
119.5
117.5
117.5
116
115
115.5
116.5
116.5
114.5
114.5
113
112.5
121.5
122
122
120
120
118.5
118
Table 10-14 System gain high power ETSI
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11. RADIO CHARACTERISTICS XPAND - ODU SYSTEM - ANSI DATA RATES

11.1 General
Typical values in dB measured with modulation (PRBS-data). Ref. Point C and C.
Tx and Rx tolerance is 1.5 dB for 5-11 GHz and 2 dB for 13-38 GHz

155 Mbit/s (96xT1)
30MHz - 128 MLCM
155 Mbit/s (96xT1)
40MHz 64 MLCM
155 Mbit/s (96xT1)
50MHz - 32 MLCM
125 Mbit/s (80xT1)
25MHz - 128 MLCM
125 Mbit/s (80xT1)
30MHz - 64 MLCM
125 Mbit/s (80xT1)
40MHz - 32 MLCM
125 Mbit/s (80xT1)
50MHz - 16 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
20MHz 128 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
30MHz 32 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
40MHz 16 QAM
50 Mbit/s (32xT1)
10MHz 128 MLCM
50 Mbit/s (32xT1)
20MHz 16 MLCM
25 Mbit/s (16xT1)
10MHz 16 MLCM
25 Mbit/s (16xT1)
20MHz 4QAM
22 Mbit/s (14xT1)
5MHz 128 MLCM
12 Mbit/s (8xT1)
5MHz 16QAM
12 Mbit/s (8xT1)
10MHz 4QAM
6 Mbit/s (4xT1)
5MHz 4QAM
L6
U6
7/8
11
18
23
26
38
+25.5
+25.5
+24
+22
+17
+17
+22
+19
+19
+20
+20
+16.5
+15.5
+26.5
+23
+18
+18
+20
+20
+20
+20
+18.5
+25.5
+24
+17
+17
+15.5
+27.5
+24
+20
+20
+25
+20
+20
+25.5
+25.5
+24
+22
+17
+17
+20
+20
+18.5
+20
+20
+20
+20
+18.5
+25.5
+25.5
+24
+22
+26
+20
+20
+20
+20
+20
+20
+16.5
+18.5
+19.5
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155 Mbit/s (96xT1)
30MHz - 128 MLCM
155 Mbit/s (96xT1)
40MHz 64 MLCM
125 Mbit/s (80xT1)
30MHz - 64 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
20MHz 128 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
30MHz 32 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
40MHz 64 MLCM
50 Mbit/s (32xT1)
10MHz 128 MLCM
25 Mbit/s (16xT1)
10MHz 16 MLCM
22 Mbit/s (14xT1)
5MHz 128 MLCM
12 Mbit/s (8xT1)
5MHz 16QAM
12 Mbit/s (8xT1)
10MHz 4QAM
6 Mbit/s (4xT1)
5MHz 4QAM
L6
U6
10/11
30
30.5
30.5
29
29
27
30
27
29
29.5
26
29.5
28
28
29
29.5
26
26
27
27.5
27.5
26
26
24
27
27
27.5
27.5
26
26
24
27
29
27
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11.4 Receiver Threshold 155 Mbit/s (96xT1)

These thresholds are equal to 155 Mbit/s thresholds for METRO. Please refer to values in chapter 8.4 to
8.6.

Frequency band:
[GHz]
BW [MHz]
L6
10/11
30
30
30
30
40
50
40
25
50
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-74.5
-75
-74
-72.5
-75.5
-77.5
-74.5
-67.5
-75
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-73.5
-73.5
-73
-71.5
-74.5
-77
-74
-66.5
-74.5
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-72
-72.5
-71.5
-70.5
-74
-76.5
-73
-65
-74
18/23
26
38
Table 11-3 Receiver thresholds 80xT1

Frequency band:
[GHz]
BW [MHz]
L6
U6
7/8
10/11
30
30
20
20
30
20
30
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-78
-78.5
-73
-72.5
-78
-71
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-77.5
-78
-71.5
-71
-77
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-77
-77
-70.5
-70
-76.5
18/23
26
38
40
40
25
-76.5
-78.5
-78
-68.5
-69.5
-75.5
-78
-77
-67
-68.5
-75
-77
-76.5
-66
Table 11-4 Receiver thresholds 64xT1

Frequency band:
[GHz]
BW [MHz]
L6
U6
7/8
10/11
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
25
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-74.5
-74.5
-74.5
-74.5
-74
-72.5
-81.5
-78
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-72.5
-73
-73
-72.5
-72
-70.5
-80.5
-77
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-71
-71
-70.5
-70.5
-70.5
-69
-80
-76.5
18/23
38
Table 11-5 Receiver threshold 32xT1
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Frequency band:
[GHz]
BW [MHz]
10
10
20
25
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-85
-83
-86
-83
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-84
-82
-85
-82
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-82.5
-81
-84
-81
18/23
38
11.9 Receiver Threshold 22 Mbit/s (14xT1) 5 MHz BW

Frequency band:
[GHz]
L6
U6
7/8
10/11
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-78.5
-78.5
-78.5
-78.5
-78
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-76
-76.5
-76.5
-76
-76
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-74
-74.5
-74.5
-74
-74

Frequency band:
[GHz]
18/23
BW [MHz]
10
10
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-90.5
-85
-89
-83.5
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-90
-83.5
-88
-82
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-89
-82.5
-87
-80.5
Table 11-8 Receiver threshold 8xT1 in 10 MHz channel
11.11 Receiver Threshold 6 Mbit/s (4xT1) - 5 MHz BW

Frequency band:
[GHz]
18
23
BER 10-6 [dBm]
-91.5
-90
-90
BER 10-8 [dBm]
-90
-88.5
-88.5
BER 10-10 [dBm]
-89
-87
-87
Table 11-9 Receiver threshold 4xT1 in 5 MHz channel
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11.12 System Gain Standard Power - ANSI (T1 based) systems

System Capacity /
155 Mbit/s (96xT1)
30MHz - 128 MLCM
155 Mbit/s (96xT1)
40MHz 64 MLCM
155 Mbit/s (96xT1)
50MHz - 32 MLCM
125 Mbit/s (80xT1)
25MHz - 128 MLCM
125 Mbit/s (80xT1)
30MHz - 64 MLCM
125 Mbit/s (80xT1)
40MHz - 32 MLCM
125 Mbit/s (80xT1)
50MHz - 16 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
20MHz 128 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
30MHz 32 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
40MHz 16 QAM
50 Mbit/s (32xT1)
10MHz 128 MLCM
50 Mbit/s (32xT1)
20MHz 16 MLCM
25 Mbit/s (16xT1)
10MHz 16 MLCM
25 Mbit/s (16xT1)
20MHz 4QAM
22 Mbit/s (14xT1)
5MHz 128 MLCM
12 Mbit/s (8xT1)
5MHz 16QAM
12 Mbit/s (8xT1)
10MHz 4QAM
6 Mbit/s (4xT1)
5MHz 4QAM
L6
U6
7/8
11
18
23
26
38
96.5
96.5
95
92.5
86
86
95
91
91
87.5
94
94
88.5
83
101.5
97
91.5
91.5
91.5
95.5
95.5
93
97.5
97.5
93.5
98
96.5
88
88
84
106
101
96.5
96.5
98
98
97.5
100
100
98.5
96
89.5
89.5
101.5
101.5
96.5
103
103
103
106
106
101.5
104
104
102.5
100
103
103
109
109
110
110
Table 11-10 System gain Standard Power - ANSI
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11.13 System Gain High Power - ANSI (T1 based) systems

155 Mbit/s (96xT1)
30MHz - 128 MLCM
155 Mbit/s (96xT1)
40MHz 64 MLCM
125 Mbit/s (80xT1)
30MHz - 64 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
20MHz 128 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
30MHz 32 MLCM
100 Mbit/s (64xT1)
40MHz 16QAM
50 Mbit/s (32xT1)
10MHz 128 MLCM
25 Mbit/s (16xT1)
10MHz 16 MLCM
22 Mbit/s (14xT1)
5MHz 128 MLCM
12 Mbit/s (8xT1)
5MHz 16QAM
12 Mbit/s (8xT1)
10MHz 4QAM
6 Mbit/s (4xT1)
5MHz 4QAM
L6
U6
10/11
101
101.5
101.5
100
100
97.5
103.5
100
103.5
104.5
100
102
100.5
100.5
107
108
103.5
106
101
102
102
100.5
100.5
98
101.5
106
106
106
104.5
104.5
102
112
119.5
118.5
Table 11-11 System gain High Power - ANSI
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12. UNIT DESCRIPTIONS

12.1 Transceiver (XCVR) and OutDoor Unit (ODU)
The XCVR and ODU hardware is capacity and modulation independent. The XCVR consists of the
Transmitter and the Receiver and it is tuneable over the whole frequency band, both high and low part.
Two XCVR variants are available Standard Power and High Power.
XCVR Type
4, 5 and 10 GHz
Standard Power
High Power
High Power SD
x
x
L6, U6, 7, 8 and 11

GHz
x
x
x
13-38 GHz
x
-
The high power XCVR Unit is used as a standalone unit in the long haul systems with RF branching.
Standard power XCVR can also be used with RF branching.
The ODU consists of a XCVR and a Diplexer, where the diplexer determines the sub-band coverage.
The diplexer is a detachable unit which can be used with both high and low subband as transmitter
subband. The change of high low is simply done by turning the diplexer 180 degrees.
The ODU is normally mounted directly to the antenna for all configurations. In HSB and 1+1/2+0
configurations an RF-Coupler is used when connecting the ODU to the antenna interface.
An optional pole mount kit is also available.
Figure 12-1 XCVR and ODU
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12.2 Universal Interface Unit (IFU)

The Evolution Series IFU is a 1RU high modular unit, containing 9 plug-in slots for various units. The
modular architecture with plug-in slots enables a high degree of flexibility, ease of upgrading/changing
configurations and easy maintenance.
Figure 12-2 IFU, 1+0 system

The basic IFU frame is common in all configurations and up to four basic IFU frames and one DXC
frame (optional) be stacked together by a rear mounted IFU connection panel.
- The lower left position (1) contains the Supervisory Unit. The Supervisory Unit is handling the
configuration of all system units as well as reporting system status to the EM/NMS system. The unit
also has an Ethernet switch with interfaces both for user traffic and management.
-
The rightmost position (6) houses the FAN Unit, handling the ventilation and temperature
management of the IFU frame.
Line Interface units can be placed in slots 1-5 depending on system configuration. The 25E1, 16T1
and Ethernet traffic interfaces are full height and covers the upper Aux/Serv. position as well. The
Gigabit Ethernet Unit must be placed in slot 3 if mapping to more than one 155 Mb/s is required.
The DXC Unit must be placed in slot 3. The DXC units contain the SETS function and external
synchronisation interface.
The Radio Interface units and Power Supply Unit must be placed in slot 4 or 5. The RIU provides
connection to the ODU/XCVR and includes power supply to the IFU and the ODU/XCVR. The
Power Supply Unit is used in IFUs without RIU.
The upper Aux/Serv. slots (7, 8 and 9) house any Auxiliary or Service Channel units, such as Alarm
and Control Unit, Wayside Unit, 64 kb Data Channels Unit and EOW Unit. Slot 8 and 9 can house
24 volt adapter
All units can be replaced in the field. Non traffic carrying units can be replaced without interrupting the
service. See paragraph 12 for further description of the various plug-in units.
Slot
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
MDS Bus
Capacity
155 Mb/s
155 Mb/s
4x155 Mb/s
155 Mb/s
155 Mb/s
NA
NA
NA
NA
SU
LIU
RIU/PWR
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
DXC
AUX
24 V
FAN
X
X
X
X
X
X
Figure 12-3 Slot Matrix Universal IFU
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12.3 Access IFUs

The Access IFUs are 1RU units, containing supervisory unit and fixed interfaces for E1/T1, Ethernet,
Management traffic and 64 kb/s. See Table 12-1 for versions. The IFUs can have one or two radio
interface units, for 1+0 or 1+1/HSB configuration. The radio interface unit is the same used with the
Universal IFU and Access IFUs are compatible over the hop with the Universal IFU in XPAND mode.
Figure 12-4 Access IFU, 1+0 terminal

TDM
interfaces
4 E1
16 E1
4 T1
16 T1
Ethernet Traffic
Interfaces
2x10/100BASE-TX
2x10/100BASE-TX
2x10/100BASE-TX
Management
Ethernet Interfaces
2x10/100BASE-TX
2x10/100BASE-TX
2x10/100BASE-TX
2x10/100BASE-TX
64 kb/s
channels
1
1
Table 12-1 Access IFUs, XPAND
12.4 Supervisory Unit

The Supervisory Unit is handling the configuration of all the system units as well as reporting system
status to the EM/NMS system. It has two or four 10/100 BASE-TX Ethernet ports for user and
management traffic.
The first versions of the unit (A, B and C) have two Ethernet ports and two USB ports.
The latest version of the SU (D) has four Ethernet ports and no USB ports.
User Traffic
In XPAND the SU has the user Ethernet interface and the traffic is mapped directly in to the radio frame
together with E1/T1s.
In METRO mode user traffic is either mapped into the 2 Mbit/s Wayside channel in the SOH or into a
STM-1/OC-3 channel. See chapter 15.2 for an example. For METRO a Gigabit Ethernet Unit is also
available. See 12.6.5
Management
The ports are connected to an internal switch and can both be used for connection to the EM/NMS
system and/or for connecting terminals together in a Management LAN/DCN.
An internal OSFP/RIP router handles routing of out of band management traffic. See chapter 16.5
The USB host port serve as a LCT port.
12.5 Radio Interface Unit RIU

The RIU contains the interface for connecting the IFU to one ODU/XCVR with a single coaxial cable. It
also contains the connector for power supply to the terminal. There are three RIUs available, one which
supports datarates up to 155 Mbit/s and two for rates up to 311 Mbit/s.
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12.6 Line Interface Unit LIU

The LIU contains the interface for connecting the user traffic to the IFU.
12.6.1 STM-1/OC-3 Line Interface Units

There is one electrical and four optical STM-1/OC-3 interface units.
The optical interface units are using SFP modules, but they are sold as complete units.
Electrical (G.703) interface unit.
Optical single mode (S-1.1) interface unit.
Optical single mode (L-1.1) interface unit.
Optical single mode (L-1.2) interface unit.
Optical multi mode interface unit.
12.6.2 E1/T1 Interface Units

Four E1/T1 interface units are available, 25xE1, 12xE1, 16xT1 and 8xT1. The number of interfaces on
the unit does not need to correspond with the capacity of the link. The interface can be used in both
METRO and XPAND mode. In METRO mode the DXC unit or DXC Frame is also required.
25xE1 interface unit.
12xE1 interface unit.
8xT1 interface unit.
16xT1 interface unit.
12.6.3 3xE3/DS3 Interface Unit

The 3xE3/D3 Unit is used in METRO mode. Both SONET and SDH mapping is supported and in SDH
mode it is also possible to mix E3 and DS3.DXC Unit or DXC Frame is required
12.6.4 STM-4/OC-12 Line Interface Units

The STM-4/OC-12 unit is used in METRO mode. It has an optical SFP interface.
12.6.5 Ethernet Interface Unit

The Gigabit Ethernet Interface is used in METRO mode. It performs advanced Ethernet over SDH
functions. The Gigabit Ethernet Interface unit has three 10/100 BASE-TX ports, one 10/100/1000 BASETX port and one SFP slot for 1000BASE-X. The SFP unit is a separate unit. See chapter 4.3 for more
details about the features.
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12.7 Digital X-Connect Unit

The optional DXC Unit handles SDH/SONET x-connect and SNCP function as well as SETS function.
The multiplex structure is selectable between SDH and SONET. The SETS function handles node
synchronisation and selection of synchronisation sources. The unit can be used together with
ODU/XCVR and LIUs or with only LIUs as a standalone ADM/DXC. It has a non-blocking crossconnect capability at VT1.5, VC-12, VC-3/STS-1 and VC-4/STS-3 levels with a total cross-connect
capacity of 4VC-4/STS-3
12.8 Digital X-Connect Frame

The optional DXC Frame handles SDH/SONET x-connect and SNCP function as well as the SETS
function. The external 2 MHz synchronisation interface is included in the plug-in Power and Sync Unit.
The multiplex structure is selectable between SDH and SONET. The unit can be used together with
ODU/XCVR and LIUs or with only LIUs as a standalone ADM/DXC. It has a non-blocking crossconnect capability at VT1.5, VC-12, VC-3/STS-1 and VC-4/STS-3 levels with a total cross-connect
capacity of 8VC-4/STS-3.
12.9 Wayside Unit

The SDH/SONET Wayside Unit supports one wayside channel, selectable to either E1 or T1 traffic. One
RF-channel can carry one wayside channel. Only used in METRO mode.
12.10 EOW Unit (Service channel)

The EOW Unit provides a party line service channel for voice communication to other terminals in the
network and two 64kbit/s co-directional interfaces.
The voice service channel provides the following functions:
Selective call with two digit telephone number.
Collective call by pressing *-button.
Built-in bridge for east/west connections.
4-wire analogue interfaces for connection to other service channel equipment.
One 4-wire Interface with level adjustment
Two Other Equipment (OE1 and OE2 ) interfaces
The two OE interfaces can be configured for daisy-chain operation
The pinning configuration is adapted to standard Ethernet CAT-5 cable; this enables use of standard
cables.
The IFU can be equipped with two service telephone plug-in units unit. A standard telephone handset
connects to the unit.
The 64 kb/s channels serves the same purposes as described in chapter 12.11.
12.11 64 kb/s Serial Channel Unit

The unit contains four 64kbit/s channel interfaces. Two with co-directional interface, one with contradirectional interface and one V.11 interface (without byte timing). The channels are used for user traffic
and can be routed towards line or radio. In addition the unit can set up a 64 kb/s connection from the
Supervisory unit towards the physical interface or towards a 64 kb/s overhead channel.
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12.12 Alarm and Control Unit

The unit provides interfaces for collection of external alarms or analogue values, and relays for external
alarm and control outputs. Each interface can be configured individually
Eight alarm inputs
Four relay outputs which can be configured to Latched, Pulsed or Alarm Output mode.
Seven analogue inputs
12.13 Fan Unit

The Fan Unit handles temperature management of the IFU and consists of three fans. An alarm is
generated if one of the fans should fail. The Fan Unit is field replaceable without interrupting the service.
12.14 Power Supply and Sync Unit

This unit contains the power supply interface to the DXC frame and the 2 MHz External synchronization
interface.
12.15 Power Supply Unit

This unit is used in configurations where and IFU is not equipped with RIU.
12.16 24 V Power Interface Adapter

Adapter for conversion from +24 to -48 Volt. The unit feeds one RIU. It can be used with the Universal
IFU.
12.17 LEDs
All IFU units have a LED indicating power on and alarm status.
Continuous green
Power on, normal operation
Slow blinking green Unit is initiating
Fast blinking green
Units is receiving configuration
Continuous red
Alarm on unit
Slow blinking red
Unit is receiving configuration
Fast blinking red
Units is not configured or is placed in a wrong IFU slot
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13. DIPLEXER, BRANCHING AND ANTENNA INTERFACE

13.1 Diplexer description
The diplexer determines the ODU sub-band coverage and duplex spacing. The same diplexer is used both
for high and low subband, and since the diplexer is a detachable unit it can be changed and turned in
field. This simplifies planning and maintenance.
Most frequency bands are divided into only two sub-bands. See APPENDIX 1 for details. ODU transmit
and receive frequency can be set to any frequency within the given range.
13.2 RF-Coupler
The additional loss for RF-Coupler is given in Table 13-1. The RF-Coupler is used in protected
configurations and single polarised 2+0 systems.
Asymmetrical RF-Coupler
Symmetrical RFCoupler
Transmission loss [dB]
Tx or Rx
Main
Protection
Nom
Max
Nom
Max
Nom
Max
3.4
3.8
1.5
6.5
Table 13-1 RF-Coupler loss
13.2.1 RF-input return loss ODU

RF-input return loss is 18 dB for 5-11 GHz and 16 dB for 13-38 GHz at point CC
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13.3 Low Loss branching description

The branching system contains channel filters and circulators connecting from one to eight channels to
one antenna. The branching can also be split when used with dual polarised antennas; one part connects
to the horizontal and one to the vertical port antenna port. If system expansion is planned, the branching
can be delivered for the final configuration.
13.3.1 Branching loss long haul system

The figures (worst case) are given for B- B:
# of channels on common
polarisation
1 and HSB
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Max loss [dB]

Adj.ch on opposite
Adj.ch on same
polarization, or on same
polarization with <30
polarization with >30
MHz distance
MHz distance
0.6
0.6
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.8
1.8
2.4
2.2
3.0
2.6
3.6
3.0
4.2
3.4
4.8
Table 13-2 Branching loss

The HSB splitter loss is additional.
L6
U6
10
11
HSB asymmetrical
Splitter port A
NA
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.3
2.3
2.8
2.8
HSB asymmetrical
Splitter port B
NA
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
8.2
8.2
Table 13-3 HSB Splitter loss
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13.3.2 RF-filter characteristics

Frequency
4 GHz
4 GHz
5 GHz
5 GHz
L6 GHz
U6 GHz
U6 GHz
7 GHz
8 GHz
8 GHz
10 GHz
11 GHz
11 GHz
Adj. ch.
Sep.
[MHz]
~28
40
~28
40
~28
~28
40
~28
~28
40
~28
~28
40
ACAP filters
Typical
Guar.
Loss [dB]
Loss [dB]
A'-B'/ B-A
A'-B'/ B-A
1.6
1.2
1.6
1.2
1.5
1.8
1.9
2.0
2.3
2.1
3.2
3.2
3.0
1.8
1.4
1.8
1.4
1.7
2.0
2.1
2.2
2.5
2.3
3.4
3.4
3.2
ACCP filters
Typical
Guar.
Loss [dB]
Loss [dB]
A'-B'/ B-A
A'-B'/ B-A
1.7
1.2
1.7
1.2
1.6
1.9
1.9
2.3
2.6
2.1
3.2
3.2
3.0
1.9
1.4
1.9
1.4
1.8
2.1
2.1
2.5
2.8
2.3
3.4
3.4
3.2
All versions, worst case
Table 13-4 RF-Filter characteristics
13.3.3 RF-input return loss

RF-input return loss, within the RF-channel bandwidth, at point CC: > 24 dB (measured at the subrack
antenna interface).
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13.4 Antenna Interface - Split Mount System with Diplexer

The interface between the ODU or RF-coupler and the antenna feeder system is rectangular waveguide
except 5 GHz which is using coaxial interface. (N-connector). The ODU and RF-Coupler aluminium
flanges are protected by chromate coating.
Frequency band
[GHz]
L6/U6
7/8
10/11
13
15
18/23/26
32/38
Diplexer- and
RF-Coupler
PDR70
CBR84
CBR100
CBR120
CBR140
CBR220
CBR320
UBR120
PBR120
R120 /
WR75
UBR140
PBR140
R140 /
WR62
UBR220
PBR220
R220 /
WR42
UBR320
PBR320
R320 /
WR28
CBR
PDR
Matching
Flanges/Interface
Waveguide
(remote mount)
PDR70 /
CPR137G
R70 /
WR137
UBR84
PBR84
R84 /
WR112
UBR100
PBR100
R100 /
WR90
Table 13-5 ODU flanges and waveguide
13.5 Antenna Interface Long Haul RF-Filter Branching System

Frequency band
[GHz]
L6/U6
7/8
10/11
PDR40
PDR48
PDR70
PDR84
PDR100
Matching Flanges
PDR40/
CPR229G
PDR48 /
CPR187G
PDR70 /
CPR137G
PDR84 /
CPR112G
PDR100 /
CPR90G
Matching Waveguide
R40 /
WR229
R48 /
WR187
R70 /
WR137
R84 /
WR112
R100 /
WR90
RF Branching
Flange Types
Table 13-6 Long Haul Branching flanges and waveguide
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14. IFU-ODU INTERFACE

14.1 Cable interface characteristics
The following signals are transmitted via the cable:
Transmit and Receive data signal.
Power to the ODU.
IFU - ODU Communication (IO-Com) for configuration and control of the ODU.
The cable interface has over-voltage, over-current and reverse polarity protection.
The equipment compensates automatically for different cable lengths.
14.2 Cable characteristics

The cable must be in accordance with the following requirements:
Characteristic impedance:
Maximum attenuation at 47 MHz:
Maximum cable length:
Connector:
Cable Type
Cinta CNT 400 () (Andrew)
Heliax LDF1-50. () (Andrew)
Cellflex LCF 14-50J() (RFS)
Heliax LDF2-50. (3/8) (Andrew)
Cellflex LCF 38-50J (3/8) (RFS)
RG223/U
RG214/U
RGC213-50J
50 3
9 dB
18 dB
27 dB
300 m
TNC, male
ODU Type and Minimum supply voltage
SP XCVR
HP XCVR
HP XCVR
40.5 volt
40.5 Volt
42 Volt
200
150
200
200
150
200
200
150
200
300
200
300
300
200
300
50
40
50
150
150
150
150
100
150
Table 14-1 Recommended Cable lengths, IFU-ODU cable
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15. RADIO PROTECTION SWITCHING (RPS)

15.1 General
In order to facilitate switching without introducing bit-errors, a hitless switching system is provided. The
Radio Protection Switching function is used in HSB and n+1 Frequency Diversity configurations.
Automatic and manual switching is available. The manual switching can be hitless or forced and is
performed from the WEB Interface. In Hot Standby configurations the TX- and RX- switching at a
terminal normally operates independently, but they may be configured to operate together.
15.2 Low Priority Traffic

In METRO mode the protection channel can be utilized with low priority traffic. It can be configured
with STM-1/OC-4 LIU, Gigabit Ethernet Interface Unit or with 100 Mbit/s Ethernet using the Ethernet
Mapper at the Supervisory Unit.
15.3 Base band switching operations

The protection switching equipment automatically replaces a faulty channel by the standby channel at
traffic disturbance. All channels can be enabled/disabled for different maintenance purposes.
15.4 Switching capability

The Radio Protection Switching function is capable to handle system configurations up to 7+1.
15.5 Priority of protection switching

The following is only relevant for N+1 systems where N>1:
The protection switching equipment is provided with facilities for setting the priority of any radio
channel by means of local or remote control through the built-in supervisory system. Indication of
relevant status is provided, both for local control and remote supervision. Each radio channel can be set
up with different priority.
15.6 Alignment specification

Automatic synchronization of the incoming digital signals is performed before switching takes place. The
alignment is based on bit-aligning of the datastream.
50 bit
Dynamic range:
15.7 Switching criteria, Rx

15.7.1 Continuity criteria
The continuity criteria are determined by the Out Of Frame (OOF) signal.
Detection time OOF
5 x 125 s = 625 s
Rx Alarm IFU (LOF, LOC)
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15.7.2 Quality criteria

A quality criterion is determined by overrun of pre-set limits. For a quality criterion, three thresholds are
considered as limits for switching operation. Each criterion can be set to different Bit Error Rate levels
by the supervision system:
HBER
- Bit Error Rate exceeds a value of approx. 10-3 (default)
LBER
EW
Low_RF
- Receiver RF input level is below a set threshold.
The BER quality criteria are based on signal to noise ratio.
15.8 Switching operation time, Rx

The alarm detection time for BER will strongly depend on the severity of the channel disturbance. BER =
10-5 detection-time will be <1 ms if a degradation that will cause a bit-error rate of 10-4 or worse is
detected. A table giving approximate detection times at different bit-error-rates is given below. The
detection time will depend on the selected threshold for the different criteria:
Actual
BER
10-3
1-2
0.4 -0.8
1x10-4
NA
1-2
1x10-5
1x10-6
1x10-7
1x10-8
1x10-9
1x10-10
1x10-11
1x10-12
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
1x10-3
10-4
Switching Criteria Detection Time for Different Thresholds [ms]

10-5
10-6
10-7
10-8
10-9
10-10
10-11
0.15 - 0.30 0.44 - 0.89
0.37 - 0.73 1.11 - 2.22
1-2
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
3.0 - 6.1
8-16
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
0.18
0.36
0.44
0.89
1.2. 2.4
3.2 6.4
8-16
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
10-12
0.14 - 0.28 0.36 - 0.71
0.16 0.31
0.06 - 0.12 0.02 - 0.04
0.36 - 0.71 0.89 - 1.78
0.39 0.78
0.16 - 0.31 0.04 - 0.09
0.97 - 1.93
2.6 - 5.1
6.4 - 12.8
16-32
NA
NA
NA
NA
1.1 2.1
2.8 5.6
7 - 14
17.5 - 35
56 - 112
128-256
NA
NA
0.42 - 0.85 0.12 - 0.24

1.1 - 2.2 0.32 - 0.64
2.8 - 5.6
0.8 - 1.6
7 - 14
2-4
22 - 45
6.4 - 12.8
51 -102
15 - 29
128-256
37 - 73
NA
128-256
2.4 - 4.4
6.4 - 12.8
16 - 32
40 - 80
128-256
NA
NA
NA
Table 15-1 Switching operation time

NA - Not Available
The different BER criteria, HBER, LBER and Early Warning (EW), can be selected from the table
above. The only restriction is: HBER > LBER > EW.
A processing and communication time is added to the criteria detection time to get the total switching
operation time. The Communication and Processing time depends on system type and is given below:
1+1 Radio Protection Systems (without Low Priority Traffic):
< 5 ms
N+1 Radio Protection Systems (including 1+1 with Low Priority Traffic): < 10 ms
If switching is initiated in both directions at the same time, this can increase the total switching operation
time slightly.
15.9 Switching criteria and switching operation time, Tx

Alarm
Switch time
LIU TX Alarm
IFU Basic Frame TX Alarm
RIU TX Alarm
Radio TX Alarm
50 ms
50 ms
50 ms
50 ms
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16. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

16.1 General
The powerful integrated supervisory system of Evolution Series provides user-access to the NEs in a
most dynamic manner. The management function in the NE can be accessed by the use of a web-browser,
Command Line Interface (CLI) or by a SNMP manager such as the NERAs management system
NetMaster. The management traffic is IP protocol based.
Note 1: Configuration from CLI is limited.
A NE is controlling all the units connected to a specific node with a common supervisory unit. The NE
software performs the following management tasks:
Fault management:
Collecting and logging of alarms and analogue measurements from the

management units connected to the Node.
Performance management: Collecting and logging quality measurements according to standards
(G.784)
Configuration management: Configuration of node (including configuration up/download) and
Software download
Security management:
Configuration of user id/password and the users privileges in the NE.
Includes logging in NE of user actions.
16.2 Event logging

Evolution Series NEs can log events and faults in the local fault log. The log size is 10.000 events. The
log can be set to wrap-around or halt when it is full. Alarm logging can be masked based on severity
level. An operator (with administrator privileges) can also clear the log.
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16.3 Monitoring of system performance

Transmission performance data is monitored continuously by the built-in supervision function. The
supervision function performs measurements and calculations based on the parity bits in the SOH/TOH
for METRO or parity bits in each E1/T1 for XPAND. Traffic bit error rate information from the modem
is also available. At the Ethernet layer RMON statistics is used.
16.3.1 System performance calculations

Performance data are based on the ITU-T Rec. G.826 system performance parameters. The following
system quality calculations are included:
Error Second Ratio (ESR)
Severely Error Second Ratio (SESR)
Background Block Error Ratio (BBER)
Unavailable state (UAS)
16.3.2 Performance record logging

Performance logging can be activated for individual signals, one at a time. 15-min, 24-hour and month
records are calculated. The log contains the current and last month, current and last 24-hour and current
and the sixteen last 15-min records. Threshold values can be defined each of the performance records and
a performance alarm will be raised if the threshold is exceeded for any of the periods.
In addition cumulative error counters for parity pulses are available. The operator can read and reset the
counters.
16.4 Security management

The user must have a username and password defined in the NE in order to log in. Each user name is
defined with access privileges. Four levels are defined;
User level
Privileges
Passive Users Passive users are only able to monitor data. They are not able to change any
configuration.
Active Users Same as Passive. In addition active users are able to reset counters.
Master Users Master users have access to all commands, except those related to user account
administration and Configuration/SW download.
Admin Users Admin users have access to all commands. The Admin user is the administrator and is
responsible for adding, deleting and managing user accounts and privileges. In addition
the admin user is responsible for Configuration/SW download.
16.4.1 Security event logging

The NE can log events related to security. The log size is 1000 events. When it is full it will wraparound. The operator (with administrator privileges) can also clear the log.
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16.5 Management system communication

Access to the management is from the Ethernet port(s) at the SU. The SU can be set up with one or two
dedicated ports for management access. The management traffic to other terminals is transmitted over the
DCC channel in the NOH and the IP router handles the routing
An alternative is to use the Ethernet switch in the SU and transport the management traffic inband with
the user traffic. SU version D has VLAN support and a dedicated VLAN can be used for management
traffic.
16.5.1 Management LAN interface

Two 10/100BASE-TX interfaces, IEEE 802.3 Full Duplex.
Connector type: RJ-45
16.5.2 USB interface

The USB host port serves as LCT interface.
Available at SU versions A, B and C.
16.6 IP routing
The routing function enables routing of TCP/IP and UDP/IP traffic between the management module of
the NE, the Management Ethernet interface, the DCC channels and the 64 kb/s PtP channels. The routing
protocol used is OSPF/RIP2. Both Evolution Series management traffic as well as other telecom
equipment IP based management protocols can be routed.
There are both external and internal interfaces to the management module. The internal interfaces are
used in a DCN to create communication links between NEs and/or the management centre/network
operator.
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16.6.1 Data Communication Channel DCC

Each radio frame contains a dedicated DCC channel for communication with the remote site. The
capacity of the DCC channel is 192 kb/s. In an n+0 or n+1 configuration the DCC is transported on Ch 1
and Ch2/p
16.6.2 64 kb/s point to point channels

64 kb/s channels can be used to set up communication links between terminals without direct connection.
They can also be used to make direct overhead connections to remote sites. This can be useful in a large
network to avoid long routing paths. The feature requires 64 kb/s adapter. The following options are
possible.
64 kb/s channel in overhead byte towards radio
64 kb/s channel in overhead byte towards STM-1/OC-3 Line
64 kb/s external channel
16.6.3 DCN network

In this network the management traffic is logically and if needed also physically separated from the user
traffic. Figure 16-2 illustrates use of the different communication channels is the network.
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16.7 Inband Management

Access to management can be configured inband with main Ethernet traffic. In XPAND this is enabled
by using the Ethernet Switch in the SU. The management traffic will then be transmitted inband with the
user traffic. SU version D supports VLAN switching and management traffic can then be separated on a
separate VLAN. For METRO the Ethernet Wayside channel can be used for management traffic in this
mode or a connection between SU and GBE Unit is required.
Figure 16-3 Inband Management XPAND and METRO
16.8 Embedded SNMP agent

The embedded SNMP agent supports the following management functions.
Basic monitoring of network and interface parameters
Fault Management
Supports enumeration of possible alarms, current alarm table and historic alarms (log).
Trap support included.
Analogue measurements
Received signal level.
Performance measurements
SNMP version 2 and 3 is supported. SNMP version 3 requires license.
16.8.1 Standard MIBs Supported
rfc1213 mib-2
rfc2737 entity-mib
rfc2819 - rmon mib
16.9 SSL
Secure Socket Layer for encryption of management traffic between element (server) and computer
(client) is supported. License is required.
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17. PHYSICAL INTERFACES

17.1 Interface characteristics 155 Mbit/s electrical
Electrical interface according to ITU-T Rec. G.703:
Bitrate:
Line code:
Impedance:
Maximum attenuation of input signal at 78 MHz:
Connector type:
155.520 Mbit/s 20 ppm

CMI
75 unbalanced
12.7 dB
DIN47297, 1.0/2.3mm, dual (IEC 60169-29)
17.2 Interface characteristics 155 Mbit/s optical - Intermediate Reach

Optical interface based on single mode fibre (G.652 single mode).
According to ITU-T Rec. G.957; S-1.1 and ANSI: T1.105.06; IR-1
Approximate reach: 15 km
Bitrate:
Operating wavelength range:
Source type:
Mean launched power: - Maximum:
- Minimum:
Minimum receiver sensitivity (BER < 10-10):
Minimum receiver overload:
Connector type:
155.520 Mbit/s 20 ppm

1261 - 1360 nm
MLM
-8 dBm
-15 dBm
-28 dBm
-8 dBm
LC Duplex
17.3 Interface characteristics 155 Mbit/s optical - Long Reach 1300nm

Optical interface based on single mode fibre (G.652 single mode). Approximate reach: 40 km
According to ITU-T Rec. G.957; L-1.1 and ANSI: T1.105.06-1996; LR-1
Bitrate:
Source type:
- Minimum:
Connector type:
155.520 Mbit/s 20 ppm

1263 - 1360 nm
MLM
0 dBm
-5dBm
- 34 dBm
-10 dBm
LC Duplex
17.4 Interface characteristics 155 Mbit/s optical - Long Reach 1500nm

Optical interface based on single mode fibre (G.652 single mode). Approximate reach: 80 km
According to ITU-T Rec. G.957; L-1.2 and ANSI: T1.105.06-1996; LR-2
Bitrate:
Source type:
- Minimum:
Connector type:
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SLM
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-5dBm
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-10 dBm
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17.5 Interface characteristics 155 Mbit/s optical Multi Mode

Optical interface based on 62.5/125 m multi mode fibre (G.951).
According to ANSI: T1.105.06 and T1.646; SR-0
Bitrate:
155.520 Mbit/s 20 ppm
1270 - 1380 nm
Source type:
LED
Mean launched power:
- Maximum: -14 dBm
- Minimum:
-20 dBm
-30 dBm
Minimum overload:
-14 dBm
Connector type:
LC Duplex
17.6 Interface characteristics 622 Mbit/s optical - Intermediate Reach

Optical interface based on single mode fibre (G.652 single mode).
According to ITU-T Rec. G.957; S-4.1 and ANSI T1.105.06; IR-1
Approximate reach: 15 km
Bitrate:
622.080 Mbit/s 20 ppm
1293 1334 / 1274 - 1356 nm
Source type:
MLM
-8 dBm
- Minimum:
-15 dBm
-10
Minimum receiver sensitivity (BER < 10 ):
-28 dBm
-8 dBm
Connector type:
LC Duplex
17.7 Jitter and Wander STM-N/OC-N traffic interfaces

Jitter and wander specifications are according to ITU-T Rec. G.783.
17.8 Interface characteristics 1.5 Mbit/s

Electrical interface according to ANSI T1.102-1993 and ITU-T Rec. G.703:
Bitrate:
1.544 Mbit/s 32 ppm
Line code:
B8ZS or AMI (wayside)
Impedance:
100 balanced.
Line Build Out [feet]:
0-133, 133-266, 266-399, 399-533, & 533-655
Connector type wayside:
RJ-45/RJ48C
Connector type tributaries:
50 pin multiconnector
Jitter and wander specification ITU-T Rec. G.824 and Bellcore GR-499-CORE
17.9 Interface characteristics 2 Mbit/s

Interface parameters according to ITU-T Rec. G.703:
Bitrate:
2.048 Mbit/s 50 ppm
Line code:
HDB3
Impedance:
120 balanced
Maximum attenuation of input signal at 1.024 MHz: 6 dB
Connector type wayside:
RJ-45/RJ48C
Connector type tributaries:
50 pin multiconnector
Jitter and wander specifications are according to ITU-T Rec. G.823
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Interface parameters according to ITU-T Rec. G.703:
Bitrate:
34.368 Mbit/s 20 ppm
Line code:
HDB3
Impedance:
75 unbalanced
Maximum attenuation of input signal at 17.184 MHz: 12 dB
Connector type:
DIN47297, 1.0/2.3mm, dual (IEC 60169-29)

Electrical interface according to ANSI Recommendation T1.102-1993
Bitrate:
44.736 Mbit/s 20 ppm
Line code:
B3ZS
Impedance:
75 unbalanced
Power level:
-4.7 to +3.6 dBm for AIS signal
Connector type:
DIN47297, 1.0/2.3mm, dual (IEC 60169-29)
17.12 2.048 MHz synchronisation input/output characteristics

Electrical interface according to ITU-T Rec. G.703:
Frequency:
Impedance:
Return loss (2.048 MHz):
Pulse amplitude (2MHz output): Maximum
Minimum
Maximum attenuation of input signal at 1.024 MHz:
Connector type:
2.048 MHz 4.6 ppm*

120 balanced.
15 dB
1.9 V
1.0 V
6 dB
RJ-45
Actual output frequency is depending on the synchronisation source accuracy.
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17.13 Ethernet Interfaces

17.13.1 10/100 BASE-TX
Connector type:
RJ-45
Electrical interface:
IEEE 802.3 Full Duplex
The interfaces are configurable by management software.
Can be configured to Auto-Negotiation, 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX, half or full duplex.
17.13.2 1000 BASE-T

Connector type:
RJ-45
Electrical interface:
IEEE 802.3 Full Duplex
The interfaces are configurable by management software.
The port is configurable to Auto-Negotiation, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000 BASE-T.
17.13.3 1000 BASE-LX

1.25 Gigabit Ethernet Optical Transceiver (SFP Module) for Single Mode Fibre
Specification:
IEEE 802.3z/ab
1310 nm
Typical reach
10 km
Connector type:
LC Duplex
17.13.4 1000 BASE-SX

1.25 Gigabit Ethernet Optical Transceiver (SFP Module) for Multi Mode Fibre
Specification:
IEEE 802.3z/ab
850 nm
Typical reach
500 m
Connector type:
LC Duplex
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17.14 Auxiliary interfaces

17.14.1 64 kb/s channel characteristics
Interface alternatives:
64kb/s according to ITU-T G.703, Co-directional timing
64kb/s according to ITU-T G.703, Contra-directional timing
64kb/s according to ITU-T V.11, Contra-directional timing without byte timing
Connector type:
RJ-45
17.14.2 Service telephone/Orderwire interfaces

The unit has four RJ-45 connectors, one for handset and three for analogue connections (east/west
bridging).
Telephone connector type:
RJ-45 (IEC 60603-7)
The performance of the service telephone complies in general with ITU-T Rec. G.712:
Code:
PCM
Signalling:
DTMF according to ITU-T Rec. Q.23
Frequency range:
0.3 3.4 kHz
Impedance
600
The unit has three 4-wire analogue interfaces for connection to other service channel equipment:
OE1 and OE2 Interfaces:
Not Galvanic Isolated.
Input/output level
-6 dBm
4 Wire Interface:
Galvanic Isolated
Input/output level:
4 dBm, 0 dBm -6 dBm (Nominal) and -10 dBm.
The EOW is transported in one of the two available 64 kb/s channels.
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17.14.3 Alarm and Control Interfaces

The unit has four RJ45 connectors.
Transient protection: Amplitude:
Transient protection: Duration:
< 100 V
< 10 ms, non-repetitive
External alarm input interfaces:

Number:
Interface:
State on:
State off:
Eight two-pin interfaces. Galvanic isolated.

Current loop
> 3.0 mA
< 1.0 mA
Relay output interfaces:

Number:
Contact Ratings
Inductive Load:
Resistive Load:
Analogue Input Interfaces:
Number
Four two-pin outputs.

0.5A at 24V DC
0.1A at 110V DC
0.8A at 24V DC
0.1A at 110V DC
Seven single ended inputs, common analogue ground. Not
galvanic isolated.
4 inputs:
Voltage Range: 0-20V DC

Impedance >100k ohm
2 inputs:
Voltage Range: 18-65V DC

Impedance >100k ohm
1 input:
Current Range: 0-50 mA

Impedance 50ohm
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18. ENVIRONMENTAL
18.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility Conditions (EMC)
ETSI: The equipment conforms to the EMC standard as specified in EN 301 489 part 1 and 4.
FCC: The equipment conforms to FCC Part 15 subpart B class A.
18.2 Safety conditions

The equipment conforms to EN 60215, EN 60950 and UL/CSA 60950. The optical interfaces conform to
EN 60825-1 and EN 60825-2.
18.3 RoHS and WEEE compliance

The equipment is compliant to EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS) and EU Directive 2002/96/EC
(WEEE).
18.4 Environmental conditions

Transportation:
ETSI-EN-300-019-1-2, class 2.3, public transportation.

(temperature range: -40 C to +70 C).
Storage:
ETSI-EN-300-019-1-1, class 1.2, weather protected,

not temperature-controlled storage locations.
(temperature range: -40 C to +70 C).
Temperature range: -5 C to +50 C.
Compliant with ETSI-EN-300-019-1-3, class 3.2, partly
temperature controlled locations.
Altitude 5000 m/16400 feet
Use:
Indoor mounted units:
Outdoor mounted units: Operational temperature range: -45 C to +55 C.

Guaranteed performance in the range: -33 C to +50 C.
Humidity 100 %
Altitude 5000 m/16400 feet
Compliant with ETSI-EN-300-019-1-4, class 4.1, non weather
protected locations
For temperatures below 0C the equipment must be switched on
for at least 10 minutes in order to operate according to the
specifications.
18.4.1 Outdoor Enclosure Protection

The ODU is waterproof and whether resistant according to IP65.
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19.1 Installation
The equipment is designed to enable easy and quick installation for stationary use in indoor or split
mount installations.
The indoor systems consisting of a RF channel branching system with XCVRs and IFU(s) are normally
mounted in a 19 rack.
Split Mount systems consist of IFU and ODU interconnected with coaxial cable. One cable for each
ODU/XCVR is used. (i.e. Two cables needed for HSB, 1+1 FD and 2+0 systems). The IFU can be
installed as a stand-alone unit, or it can be mounted in a standard 19 rack (Ref. IEC 297-2 and IEC 2973), or in an ETSI standard cabinet (Ref. ETSI EN 300 119). The ODU1 may be mounted directly to the
antenna for antenna sizes up to and including 1.8 m. Alternatively the ODU can be supplied with a mount
for a vertical column (=60-115mm).
19.2 Dimensions
IFU and DXC Frame2
ODU 1+0, 5 - 11 GHz:
ODU 1+0, 13 - 38 GHz:
RF Coupler 5 GHz:
RF Coupler 6 - 11 GHz3:
13 - 38 GHz:
XCVR
4 - 11 GHz:
444 mm (W) x 225 mm (D) x 44 mm (H), 17.5 x 8.9 x 1.73

228 mm (W) x 197 mm (D) x 240 mm (H), 9 x 7.6 x 9.5
218 mm (W) x 177 mm (D) x 230 mm (H), 8.6 x 7 x 9.1
232 mm (W) x 102 mm (D) x 500 mm (H), 9.1 x 4.0 x 19.6
232 mm (W) x 102 mm (D) x 415 mm (H), 9.1 x 4.0 x 16.3
220 mm (W) x 106 mm (D) x 374 mm (H), 8.7 x 4.2 x 14.7
218 mm (W) x 125 mm (D) x 230 mm (H), 8.6 x 4.9 x 9.1
Branching Housing
Incl. XCVR
600 mm (W) x 632 mm (D) x 519 mm (H), 23.6 x 24.9 x 20.4
Indoor XCVR shelf:

2 IFU Shelf:
4 IFU Shelf:
4 IFU+DXC Shelf:
481 mm (W) x 231 mm (D) x 308 mm (H), 8.6 x 9.1 x 12.1

481 mm (W) x 233 mm (D) x 88.7 mm (H), 18.9 x 9.2 x 3.5
481 mm (W) x 233 mm (D) x 177.3 mm (H), 18.9 x 9.2 x 7
481 mm (W) x 233 mm (D) x 221.5 mm (H), 18.9 x 9.2 x 8.7
19.3 Weights
IFU:
ODU 5 - 11 GHz:
ODU 13 - 38 GHz:
RF Coupler:
XCVR:
Branching Housing
(incl. branching for 4 ch)
2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs

8.0 kg / 17.7 lbs
6.5 kg / 14.3 lbs
5 kg / 11 lbs
5.2 kg / 11.5 lbs
50 kg / 110 lbs
The ODUs in 5 and 6 GHz are pole mounted

The width and depth of the unit are exclusive flanges (mounting brackets) and table studs for free-standing mounting. Special
brackets for mounting into different cabinets are available
3
The 6 GHz RF-coupler has a shorter antenna insert
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20. POWER SUPPLY AND CONSUMPTION

The equipment operates from a battery supply between -40.5 volt and -57 volt, nominally -48 volt DC
according to EN 300 132-2. The primary DC-power is supplied to the IFU through a filtering function
that includes input filter to attenuate the common mode noise.
The power to the outdoor unit is supplied from the IFU via the IFU-ODU coaxial cable.
20.1 Overvoltage protection

The equipment has inverse polarity protection and overvoltage protection.
20.2 24 Volt DC Adapter

An optional + 24 Volt Adapter is available. Input voltage +20 to +30 volt.
20.3 Power Consumption

Terminal without interface
4-11 GHz
13-23 GHz
Average
Maximum
Average
Maximum
1+0 Terminal, Universal IFU
70 W
79 W
57 W
66 W
HSB/1+1/2+0 Term, Universal IFU
127 W
145 W
101 W
119 W
1+0 Terminal, Access IFU
69 W
78 W
56 W
65 W
HSB Terminal, Access IFU
126 W
144 W
100 W
118 W
Long Haul 1+1 Terminal HP XCVR
141 W
159 W
Per additional channel
70 W
Table 20-1 Power consumption terminal

Unit
Universal IFU, incl. SU and fans
Universal IFU,
Access IFU
Line Interface Unit, Electrical or S-1.1 optical
Line Interface unit, L-1.1 or L-1.2 optical
Gigabit Ethernet Interface Unit
E1and T1 Interface Unit
3xE3/DS3 Unit
Auxiliary Units
DXC Unit
DXC Frame
13.5 W
6.5 W
10.5 W
9.5 W
2.5 W
4W
10 W
4W
3W
2.5 W
5.5 W
10.5 W
SP
HP
HP/SD
LC
ODU/XCVR 4-11 GHz and 26-38 GHz
57 W
64
67
39
ODU 13-23 GHz
44 W
Table 20-2 Maximum power consumption units
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21.1 Baseline Series
Frequency (GHz)
7.125 to 8.500
10.700 to 11.700
12.750 to 13.250
14.400 to 15.350
17.700 to 19.700
21.200 to 23.600
24.250 to 26.500
37.000 to 40.000
114
Diameter (m)
Gain (dB)
Low
Gain (dB)
Centre
Gain (dB)
High
F/B
(dB)
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.8
2.4
3.0
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.8
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.8
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.8
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
1.8
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
0.3
0.6
0.9
1.2
0.3
0.6
30.4
34.0
36.4
40.0
42.5
44.4
34.0
37.5
40.0
43.5
29.5
35.5
39.0
41.5
45.0
30.5
36.5
40.1
42.6
46.1
32.3
38.3
41.8
44.3
47.9
33.9
39.9
43.4
45.9
35.0
41.1
44.6
47.1
38.7
44.2
31.2
34.8
37.2
40.8
43.3
45.2
34.3
37.8
40.4
43.9
29.6
35.6
39.2
41.7
45.2
30.8
36.8
40.3
42.8
46.4
32.8
38.8
42.3
44.8
48.3
34.3
40.4
43.9
46.4
35.4
41.5
45.0
47.5
39.1
44.6
32.0
35.8
38.0
41.5
44.0
45.9
34.7
38.2
40.7
44.3
29.8
35.8
39.3
41.8
45.3
31.1
37.1
40.6
43.1
46.6
33.2
39.3
42.8
45.3
48.8
34.8
40.8
44.3
46.8
35.8
41.8
45.3
47.8
39.4
44.9
54
58
60
64
65
67
57
61
63
66
50
52
60
60
66
52
58
62
65
68
54
60
64
66
69
55
60
64
67
55
61
65
67
58
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Frequency (GHz)
Diameter (m)
Gain (dB)
Low
Gain (dB)
Centre
Gain (dB)
High
F/B
(dB)
5.925 to 6.425
0.6
29.0
29.5
29.6
44
6.425 to 7.125
0.6
29.1
29.5
29.7
44
1.2
34.0
35.0
36.0
61
1.8
37.8
39.0
39.8
65
2.4
41.4
42.5
41.8
68
3.0
43.3
44.3
44.7
71
0.6
29.5
30.7
31.9
57
0.8
33.2
33.9
34.3
60
1.2
36.8
37.3
37.7
63
1.8
40.0
40.8
41.1
67
0.6
33.7
33.8
34.3
56
0.8
36.3
36.7
37.0
63
1.2
39.6
40.0
40.4
66
1.8
43.0
43.1
43.3
69
0.6
34.0
34.4
35.0
60
0.8
36.8
37.5
38.1
63
0.8
36.9
37.4
38.3
59
1.2
40.0
40.4
40.8
67
1.8
43.3
43.8
44.4
70
0.3
30.6
30.9
31.0
53
0.6
35.6
35.8
36.6
62
0.8
38.2
38.4
38.6
65
1.2
41.2
41.5
41.8
67
1.8
44.8
45.2
45.5
70
0.3
31.6
32.0
32.1
53
0.6
36.5
36.8
37.2
65
0.8
39.3
39.7
40.1
68
1.2
42.2
42.5
42.8
71
1.8
45.7
46.0
46.3
73
0.3
33.5
34.0
34.4
55
0.6
38.3
38.7
39.1
67
0.8
40.5
41.0
41.4
69
1.2
43.7
44.5
45.1
72
1.8
47.0
47.8
48.4
76
5.925 to 7.125
7.125 to 8.500
10.000 to 10.700
10.700 to 11.700
12.750 to 13.250
14.250 to 15.350
17.700 to 19.700
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21.200 to 23.600
24.250 to 26.500
27.500 to 29.500
31.800 to 33.400
37.000 to 40.000
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Diameter (m)
Gain (dB)
Low
Gain (dB)
Centre
Gain (dB)
High
F/B
(dB)
0.3
34.7
35.3
35.9
62
0.6
39.8
40.4
41.0
66
0.8
42.5
43.0
43.4
72
1.2
46.0
46.5
47.0
74
1.8
48.5
49.3
49.7
74
0.3
36.2
36.6
37.1
63
0.6
40.8
41.2
41.8
68
0.8
43.7
44.1
44.5
72
1.2
47.0
47.4
47.8
75
0.3
37.6
38.1
38.6
64
0.6
41.8
42.2
42.7
68
0.3
38.7
38.9
39.1
58
0.6
43.4
43.7
44.0
61
0.3
39.6
40.1
40.5
61
0.6
44.6
45.2
45.8
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22. REFERENCES
Document code:
Title/Description:
ETSI EN 301 489-4 V1.4.1 (2002- Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electro Magnetic
08)
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 4: Specific
conditions for fixed radio links and ancillary equipment and services. For grade B
equipment
ETSI EN 300 019-1-1 V2.1.4
Classification of environmental conditions; Storage. Class 1.2, weather protected
(2003-04)
ETSI EN 300 019-1-2 V2.1.4
Classification of environmental conditions; Transportation. Class 2.3, public
(2003-04)
transportation
ETSI EN 300 019-1-3 V2.1.2
Classification of environmental conditions; Stationary use at weather protected
(2003-04)
locations. Class 3.2, partly temperature controlled locations
ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 V2.1.2
Classification of environmental conditions; Stationary use at non-weather protected
(2003-04)
locations
ETSI EN 300 132-2 V2.1.2 (2003- Equipment Engineering (EE); Power supply interface at the input to
09)
telecommunication equipment; Part 1: Interface operated by Direct Current (DC)
ETSI EN 302 217-1 V1.1.3 (2004- Overview and system-independent common characteristics
12)
ETSI EN 302 217-2-1 V1.2.1
System-dependent requirements for digital systems operating in frequency bands where
(2007-06)
frequency co-ordination is applied
ETSI EN 302 217-2-2 V1.2.3
Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of Article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive for
digital systems operating in frequency bands where frequency co-ordination is applied
(2007-09)
CENELEC EN 60950: 2000
Safety of information technology equipment
CENELEC EN 60215: 1989
Safety requirements for radio transmitting equipment
CENELEC EN 60825-1 1994
Safety of laser products, Part 1: Equipment classification, requirements and users
guide
CENELEC EN 60825-2 2000
Safety of laser products, Part 2: Safety of optical fibre communication systems
ITU-R Rec. F.746-7 (2003)
Radio-frequency channel arrangements for fixed service systems
ITU-R Rec. F.382-7 (1997-09)
ITU-R Rec. F.635-6 (2001)
ITU-R Rec. F.1099-3 (1999)

ITU-R Rec. F.383-7 (2001)
ITU-R Rec. F.384-8 (2004-01)
ITU-R Rec. F.385-8 (2005)
ITU-R Rec. F.386-6 (1999-02)
ITU-R Rec. F.387-9 (2002-05)
ITU-R Rec. F.497-6 (1999)
ITU-R Rec. F.636-3 (1994)
ITU-R Rec. F.595-8 (2003-02)
ITU-R Rec. F.637-3 (1999)
ITU-R Rec. F.748-4 (2001)
ITU-R F.1520-2 (2003-02)
ITU-R Rec. F.749-2 (2001)
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Radio-frequency channel arrangements for radio-relay systems operating in the 2 and 4 GHz
bands
Radio-frequency channel arr. based on a homogenous pattern for radio-relay systems operating in
the 4 GHz band
Radio-frequency channel arrangements for high capacity radio-relay systems operating

in the 5 GHz (4 400-5 000 MHz) band
Radio-frequency channel arrangements for high capacity radio-relay systems operating
in the lower 6 GHz band
Radio-frequency channel arrangements for medium and high capacity analogue or
digital radio-relay systems operating in the upper 6 GHz band
Radio-frequency channel arrangements for radio-relay systems operating in the 7 GHz
band
Radio-frequency channel arrangements for medium and high capacity analogue or
digital radio-relay systems operating in the 8 GHz band
band
frequency band
band
band
band
Radio-frequency channel arrangements for radio-relay systems operating in the 25, 26,
and 28 GHz bands
Radio-frequency arrangements for systems in the fixed service operating in the band
31.8-33.4 GHz
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ITU-R Rec. F.750-4 (2000-05)

ITU-T Rec. G.703 (11/2001)
ITU-T Rec. G.707/Y.1322
(02/2006)
ITU-T Rec. G.783 (2004)
ITU-T Rec. G.823 (03/2000)
ITU-T Rec. G.825 (03/2000)
ITU-T Rec. G.826 (02/1999)
ITU-T Rec. G.828 (03/2000)
ITU-T Rec. G.921 (11/1988)
ITU-T Rec. G.957 (06/1999)
ITU-T Rec. G.958 (11/1994)
ITU-T G.7041 / Y.1303 (08/05)
ITU-T G.7042 / Y.1305 (03/06)
Architectures and functional aspects of radio-relay systems for synchronous digital

hierarchy (SDH)-based network
Physical/electrical characteristics of hierarchical digital interfaces
Network node interface for the synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH)
Characteristics of synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) equipment functional blocks.
The control of jitter and wander within digital networks which are based on the 2048
kbit/s hierarchy
The control of jitter and wander within digital networks which are based on the
synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH).
Error performance parameters and objectives for international, constant bit rate digital
paths at or above the primary rate
Error performance parameters and objectives for international, constant bit rate
synchronous digital paths
Digital Sections based on the 2048 kbit/s hierarchy.
Optical interfaces for equipments and systems relating to the synchronous digital
hierarchy
Digital line systems based on the synchronous digital hierarchy for use on optical fiber
cable
Generic framing procedure (GFP)
Link capacity adjustment scheme (LCAS) for virtual concatenated signals
ETSI TR 101 036-1 V1.3.1 (200208)
Fixed Radio Systems; Point-to-point equipment; Generic wordings for standards on

digital radio systems characteristics; Part 1: General aspects and point-to-point
equipment parameters
CEPT/ERC Rec. 74-01 E (2002-10) Spurious Emissions
CEPT/ERC Rec. 12-08 E
Harmonized radio frequency channel arrangements and block allocations for low, medium and
high capacity systems in the band 3600 to 4200 MHz
CEPT/ERC Rec 14-01 E (1996-08) Radio-frequency channel arrangements for high capacity analogue and digital radiorelay systems operating in the band 5925 MHz 6425 MHz
CEPT/ERC Rec 14-02 E (1996-08) Radio-frequency channel arrangements for medium and high capacity digital radiorelay systems operating in the band 6425 MHz 7125 MHz
CEPT/ECC Rec 02-06 (2002-08)
Preferred channel arrangement for digital fixed service systems operating in the
frequency range 7125-8500 MHz
CEPT/ERC Rec. 12-06 E (1996-12) Harmonised radio frequency channel arrangements for digital terrestrial fixed systems
operating in the band 10.7 11.7 GHz
CEPT /ERC/REC 12-02 (1996-08) Harmonised radio frequency channel arrangements for analogue and digital terrestrial
fixed systems operating in the band 12.75 GHz to 13.25 GHz
CEPT/ERC/REC 12-07 E (1996Harmonised radio frequency channel arrangements for digital terrestrial fixed systems
08)
operating in the bands 14.5 - 14.62 GHz paired with 15.23 - 15.35 GHz
CEPT/ERC/REC 12-03 (1996-08) Harmonised radio frequency channel arrangements for digital terrestrial fixed systems
operating in the band 17.7 GHz to 19.7 GHz
CEPT T/R 13-02 (1994-02)
Preferred channel arrangements for fixed services in the range 22.0-29.5 GHz
IEC 297-2
Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 486.6mm (19in) series: Cabinet and pitches
of the rack structures.
IEC 297-3
Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 486.6mm (19in) series: Sub-rack and
associated plug in units.
IEC 60169-16, Ed. 1.0
Radio-frequency connectors. Part 16: R.F. coaxial connectors with inner diameter of
outer conductor 7 mm (0.276 in) with screw coupling - Characteristic impedance 50
ohms (75 ohms)
IEC 60169-29, Ed. 1.0
Radio-frequency connectors - Part 29: Miniature r.f. coaxial connectors with screw-,
push-pull and snap-on coupling or slide-in rack and panel applications; Characteristic
impedance 50 ohms
IEC 60603-7 (1996)
Connectors for electronic equipment - Part 7-1: Detail specification for 8-way, shielded
free and fixed connectors with common mating features, with assessed quality
IEC 60835-2-8 (1993-05)
Methods of measurement for equipment used in digital microwave radio transmission
systems - Measurements on terrestrial radio-relay systems - Adaptive equalizer.
IEEE 802.3
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection
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ANSI/Industry Canada:
Document code:
Title/Description:
Radio Frequency Channel Plans:

FCC 47 CFR Part 101
Fixed Microwave Services
SRSP 305.9
Technical Requirements for Line-of-sight Radio Systems Operating in the Fixed Service in the
Band 5915 6425 MHz
SRSP 306.4
Technical Requirements for Line-of-sight Radio Systems Operating in the Fixed Service in the
Band 6425 6930 MHz
SRSP 307.1
Technical Requirements for Fixed Line-of-Sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 71257725 MHz
SRSP 307.7
Technical Requirements for Fixed Line-of-sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 7725-8275
MHz
SRSP 310.7
Technical Requirements for Fixed Line-of-sight Radio Systems Operating in the Band 10.7-11.7
GHz
Electromagnetic Compatibility:
FCC 47CFR Part 15
Radio Frequency Devices (EMC regulations)
Safety:
CAN/CSA 22.2 No. 60950-00
Safety Information processing and business equipment
UL 1950
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
SONET:
ANSI Rec. T1.105
SONET - Basic Description including Multiplex Structure, Rates and Formats
ANSI Rec. T1.105.06-1996
Telecommunications-Synchronous Optical Network (SONET): Physical Layer Specifications
ANSI Rec. T1.646-1995
Broadband ISDN Physical Layer Specification for User Network Interfaces Including DS1/ATM
ANSI T1.102-1993
Digital Hierarchy Electrical Interfaces.
23. TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviation:
ACAP
ACCP
ADM
AIS
ALM
AP
ATDE
ATPC
AUX
BER
CCDP
C/I
CS
DCC
|DF-SP
ECC
EM
EMC
EOW
EW
FSC
GFP
HBER
HSB
IFU
LAN
LBER
LCAS
LCT
LIU
LLF
LOF
Description:
Adjacent Channel Alternate Polarisation
Adjacent Channel Co-Polarisation
Add/Drop/Multiplex
Alarm Indication Signal
External alarm input/output
Alternating Polarisation
Adaptive Time Domain Equaliser
Automatic Transmitter Power Control
Auxiliary functions
Bit Error Rate
Co Channel Dual Polarisation
Carrier to Interference ratio
Channel Spacing
Data Communications Channel
Dual Frequency Single Polarisation
Embedded Control Channel
Element Manager
Electro Magnetic Compatibility
Engineering Order Wire
Early Warning
Frame Check Sum (CRC)
Generic Framing Procedure
High Bit Error Rate
HotStandBy
InterFace Unit
Local Area Network port (10/100BASE-TX Ethernet)
Low Bit Error Rate
Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme
Local Craft Terminal
Line Interface Unit
Link-Loss Failure
Loss Of Frame
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Abbreviation:
LOS
MLM
MTBF
NMS
NOH
OC-3
ODU
OOF
PDH
PFI
PRBS
PXC
PWR
RIU
RF
ROHS
RPS
RX
SERV
SDH
SETS
SF-DP
SNCP
SNMP
SONET
SPE
STM-1
SU
SVCE
TCP/IP
TX
USB
VCAT
WEEE
XCVR
XIF
XPIC
120
Description:
Loss Of Signal
Multi-Longitudinal Mode
Mean Time Between Failure
Network Management System
Nera OverHead
Optical Carrier level 3 = 155Mbit/s (OC-1 level 1 = 51.84 Mbit/s)
OutDoor Unit
Out Of Frame
Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy
Payload FCS Indicator
Pseudo Random Bit Sequence
PDH-X-Connect
Power Supply
Radio Frequency
Restriction on Hazardous Substances
Radio Protection Switching
Receiver
Service function (plug-in unit)
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
Synchronous Equipment Timing Source
Single Frequency - Dual Polarisation
Sub Network Connection Protection
Simple Network Management Protocol
Synchronous Optical Network
Synchronous Payload Envelope
Synchronous Transport Module, 1 means the lowest defined data rate = 155.520 Mbit/sec
Supervisory Unit
SerVice ChannEl, used to define the voice channel circuit board
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
Transmitter
Universal Serial Bus
Virtual concatenation
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
Transmitter/Receiver
XPIC Improvement Factor
X-Polar Interference Canceller
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APPENDIX 1 ODU/DIPLEXER SUB-BAND RANGE

The ODU/Diplexer tuning range per sub-band is given in the table below. The range is given for the
centre frequency of the channel for a channel with BW as given in the last column. If the used channel
BW is smaller the tuning range is wider. For a complete overview see the document ODU-Diplexer
Coverage and Variants NGP\00601.
Freq.
RF
Duplex
Tx.
band
Sub-band 1
Sub-band 2
Sub-band 3
Channel
Spacing Freq:
[GHz]
BW
4.4-5.0
312
4.4-5.0
300
5.9-6.4
252.04
5.9-6.4
252.04
6.4-7.1
340
6.4-7.1
100
6.4-7.1
160
7.1-7.4
154,161
7.1-7.4
175
7.1-7.4
196
7.4-7.7
154,161,
182
7.4-7.7
168
7.4-7.7
150
7.2-7.6
161
7.4-7.9
245
7.1-7.7
300
7.7-8.3
310
7.9-8.4
266
7.9-8.5
310
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
4418 - 4516
4719 - 4816
4424 4510
4725 - 4810
5945.2 6034.15
6197.24 6287.19
5930 - 6020
6182 - 6272
6450 - 6580
6790 - 6920
6595
6695
6545 - 6627.5
6715 - 6787.5
7128 - 7184
7289 - 7345
7128 - 7184
7289 - 7345
7121 - 7177
7317 - 7373
7428 - 7484
7589 - 7645
7428 - 7484
7589 - 7645
7428 - 7484
7589 - 7645
7250 - 7305
7411 7466
7442 - 7526
7687 7771
7139 7261
7439 7561
7732 - 7837
8039 8148
7919 - 8013
8185 8279
7919 8031
8229 8341
8.2-8.5
4502 4596
4804 - 4898
4508 4590
4810 - 4892
6063.8 - 6153
6315.8 6405
6049 - 6138
6301 - 6390
6610 - 6740
6950 - 7080
6625
6725
6635 6705
6795 - 6865
7170 - 7226
7331 - 7387
4584 4676
4884 - 4982
4590 4670
4890 - 4976
~28 MHz
40 MHz
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
40 MHz
6655
6755
30 MHz
10 MHz
7205 - 7264
7366 - 7425
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
7177 - 7233
7373 - 7429
7470 - 7526
7631 - 7687
7470 - 7526
7631 - 7687
~28 MHz
7505 - 7564
7666 7725
7513 - 7569
7681 7737
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
7292 - 7347
7453 7508
7554 - 7638
7799 7883
7289 - 7411
7589 7711
7836 - 7956
8147 8267
8031 - 8122
8297 8388
8059 - 8171
8369 8481
7334 - 7389
7495 7550
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
See table below
10
350
10
65
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High:
Low:
High:
10017.5 10140
10367.5 - 10490
10161 - 10285.75
10511 - 10635.75
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Evolution Series
~28 MHz
5 MHz
121
Freq.
band
[GHz]
Duplex
Spacing
Tx.
Freq:
Sub-band 1
Sub-band 2
11
490/530
/520
11
530
11
490/500
FCC
13
266
15
490
15
420
644/728
15
315
18
1010
18
1560
18
1092.5
18
1120
23
1232
23
1200
23
1008
26
1008
26
800
28
1008
32
812
38
1260
38
700
10735 - 10935
11225 - 11465
10715 - 10915
11245 - 11445
10715 - 10925
11215 - 11415
12765 - 12877
13031 - 13143
14417 - 14676
14907 - 15166
14515 - 14732
14935 - 15152
14515 - 14683
15159 - 15334
14641 - 14781
14956 - 15096
17713.7 - 18207.3
18723.7 - 19216.3
17727.5 18112.5
19287.5 19672.5
17727.5 - 18195
18820 - 19287.5
17742 - 18181
18834- 19273
21214 21786
22414 - 23002
21225 - 21775
22425 - 22991
22017 - 22576
23025 23585
24563 - 24990
25571 25998
24270 24530
25070 25330
27562.5 - 27989.5
28570.5 - 28997.5
31829 - 32214
32641 33026
37072 37604
38332 - 38864
38625 - 38800
39325 - 39500
10975 - 11175
11465 - 11665
10955 - 11155
11485 - 11685
10850 - 11060
11340 11550
12849 12963
13115 - 13229
14669 - 14914
15117 - 15334
14669 - 14914
15117 - 15334
15
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
122
Evolution Series
Sub-band 3
RF
Channel
BW
40 MHz
40 MHz
10985 - 11185
11475 11685
30 MHz
28 MHz
28 MHz
28 MHz
28 MHz
14753 - 14893
15068 - 15208
18181.2 - 18676.3
19191.2 - 19686.3
28 MHz
27.5 MHz
55 MHz
18112.5 - 18580
19205 - 19672.5
18127 - 18566
19219 19658
21777 22330
23009 - 23562
21825 - 22375
23025 23575
27.5 MHz
55 MHz
28 MHz
50 MHz
28 MHz
24983 - 25431
25991 - 26439
28 MHz
40 MHz
27982.5 - 28430.5
28990.5 29438.5
32204 - 32557
33016 - 33369
37632 - 38164
38892 - 39424
38850 - 39025
39550 - 39725
28 MHz
28 MHz
28 MHz
39075 - 39275
39775 - 39975
50 MHz
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Freq.
band
[GHz]
8.2-8.5
Duplex
Spacing
Tx.
Freq:
Sub-band 1
Sub-band 2
Low:
High:
8210,048 - 8233,372
8361,662 - 8384,986
8245 - 8273
8396,648 - 8427
Sub-band 3
Sub-band 4
8273 - 8303,344
8427 - 8455
8315,006 - 8338,33
8466,62 - 8489,944
Sub-band 1
Sub-band 2
8293 8307
8412 - 8429,5
8303,5 8321
8429,5 8447
Sub-band 3
Sub-band 4
8328 8342
8454 8468
8345,5 8363
8468 - 8482
151,614/
154
Low:
High:
8.2-8.5
119/126
Low:
High:
Low:
High:
Freq.
band
[GHz]
4.4-5.0
Duplex
Spacing
98/100
Sub-band 1
Sub-band 2
Low:
High:
4415 4443
4515 - 4543
4515 - 4543
4556 - 4585
Sub-band 3
Sub-band 4
Sub-band 5
4615 4629
4713.5 4729
4643 4657
4741.5 4757
4671 4685
4769.5 4785
Sub-band 6
Sub-band 7
Sub-band 8
4811.5 4822
4909.5 - 4920
4836 4850
4936 - 4948
4867.5 4885
4965.5 - 4985
Low:
High:
NGP\00330 Rev. E 2009-04-03
Evolution Series
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
~28 MHz
RF
Channel
BW
Tx.
Freq:
Low:
High:
RF Channel
BW
28 MHz
28 MHz
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Technical Description

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First Release. Technical Description for all Evolution Series

Low Capacity ODU included. Output power and thresholds corrected.

Long Haul Figures updated

4 GHz, STM-1 Interface XPAND

SW Release R9A. SU version D with 4xFE ports

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GENERAL ...........................................................................................................19

ODU BASED SYSTEMS...............................................................................................................................19

METRO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ACCESS & LONG HAUL...............................................................22

XPAND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................38

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GENERAL EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTRICS ......................................................................................54

GENERAL RADIO CHARACTERISTICS ....................................................................................................62

RADIO CHARACTERISTICS METRO ODU............................................................................................69

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RECEIVER THRESHOLD 155 MBIT/S@28 MHZ ........................................................................................70

RADIO CHARACTERISTICS METRO LONG HAUL .............................................................................73

RADIO CHARACTERISTICS XPAND - ODU SYSTEM - ETSI DATA RATES .................................75

RADIO CHARACTERISTICS XPAND - ODU SYSTEM - ANSI DATA RATES.................................81

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12.5 RADIO INTERFACE UNIT RIU..................................................................................................................89

DIPLEXER, BRANCHING AND ANTENNA INTERFACE ....................................................................93

13.1 DIPLEXER DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................93

IFU-ODU INTERFACE ...............................................................................................................................97

15.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................................98

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS.................................................................................100

16.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................100

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17.1 INTERFACE CHARACTERISTICS 155 MBIT/S ELECTRICAL .......................................................................105

18.1 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY CONDITIONS (EMC) .....................................................................111

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APPENDIX 1 ODU/DIPLEXER SUB-BAND RANGE ....................................................................................121

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Figure 2-1 ODU based system..............................................................................................................19

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Table 3-1 Synchronisation quality levels.............................................................................................. 27

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Table 10-10 Receiver threshold 8xE1 in 14 MHz channel.................................................................77

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XPAND features, Universal IFU (ETSI)

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1.2 Network Applications

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Long Haul Trunk Systems

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Private Networks Operators

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2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION GENERAL

2.1 ODU based systems

Figure 2-1 ODU based system

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2.2 Optimised Long haul systems 4-11 GHz

Figure 2-2 Long Haul Indoor Mounted system, 10+0

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Figure 2-3 Long Haul Split Mount outdoor part , 3+1/4+0

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3. METRO SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ACCESS & LONG HAUL