OptiX RTN 950A Radio Transmission System

V100R011C10

IDU Hardware Description

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Date 2019-06-30

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About This Document

Related Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Name Version

OptiX RTN 950A V100R011C10

iManager U2000 V200R018C60

Intended Audience
This document is intended for:

l Network planning engineers

l Hardware installation engineers
l Installation and commissioning engineers
l Field maintenance engineers
l Data configuration engineers
l System maintenance engineers

Before reading this document, you are supposed to be familiar with the following:

l Basics of digital microwave communication

l Basics of the OptiX RTN 950A

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Symbol Description

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avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in equipment damage, data loss, performance
deterioration, or unanticipated results.
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Updates in Issue 02 (2019-06-30) Based on Product Version

V100R011C10
This document is the second issue for V100R011C10. Compared with issue 01, issue 02
incorporates the changes described in the following table.

Update Description

- Fixed known bugs.

3.9.3 Functions and Features The ISU2 board can be used with the
CSHOF board.

3.6.7 Technical Specifications Updated.

Microwave Work Modes (IS3 Mode, FCC) The ISM6 board supports the microwave
working mode that meets FCC channel
spacing.

Updates in Issue 01 (2018-10-30) Based on Product Version

V100R011C10
This document is the first issue for V100R011C10.

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Contents

About This Document.....................................................................................................................ii

1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Network Application...................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Components.................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2 Chassis............................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Chassis Structure............................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Installation Methods..................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Air Duct........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.4 IDU Labels....................................................................................................................................................................11

3 Boards............................................................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Board List..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Board Appearance........................................................................................................................................................ 25
3.2.1 Photos of System Control, Switching, and Timing Boards....................................................................................... 28
3.2.2 Photos of IF Boards................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.2.3 Photos of Service Boards...........................................................................................................................................30
3.3 Function Differences Between Boards of the Same Type............................................................................................ 31
3.3.1 Differences Between Universal IF Boards................................................................................................................ 32
3.3.2 Differences Between Packet Ethernet Boards........................................................................................................... 33
3.4 CSHO............................................................................................................................................................................34
3.4.1 Version Description................................................................................................................................................... 34
3.4.2 Application................................................................................................................................................................ 34
3.4.3 Functions and Features.............................................................................................................................................. 35
3.4.4 Working Principle...................................................................................................................................................... 48
3.4.5 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................................51
3.4.6 Valid Slots..................................................................................................................................................................64
3.4.7 Types of SFP Modules...............................................................................................................................................64
3.4.8 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 66
3.5 CSHOF......................................................................................................................................................................... 71
3.5.1 Description.................................................................................................................................................................71
3.5.2 Application................................................................................................................................................................ 71
3.5.3 Functions and Features.............................................................................................................................................. 73
3.5.4 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................................82

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3.5.5 Valid Slots..................................................................................................................................................................93

3.5.6 Types of SFP+/SFP Modules.....................................................................................................................................94
3.5.7 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 97
3.6 ISM8........................................................................................................................................................................... 104
3.6.1 Version Description................................................................................................................................................. 104
3.6.2 Application.............................................................................................................................................................. 104
3.6.3 Functions and Features............................................................................................................................................ 105
3.6.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow......................................................................................................................... 111
3.6.5 Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................................115
3.6.6 Valid Slots................................................................................................................................................................ 118
3.6.7 Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 119
3.6.7.1 Microwave Working Mode................................................................................................................................... 119
3.6.7.2 IF Performance..................................................................................................................................................... 144
3.6.7.3 Ethernet Service Port Performance.......................................................................................................................145
3.6.7.4 Baseband Signal Processing Performance of the Modem.................................................................................... 145
3.6.7.5 Mechanical Behavior and Power Consumption................................................................................................... 145
3.7 ISM6........................................................................................................................................................................... 146
3.7.1 Version Description................................................................................................................................................. 146
3.7.2 Application.............................................................................................................................................................. 146
3.7.3 Functions and Features............................................................................................................................................ 147
3.7.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.........................................................................................................................153
3.7.5 Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................................157
3.7.6 Valid Slots................................................................................................................................................................160
3.7.7 Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 161
3.7.7.1 Microwave Running Mode (ISM6 Board)........................................................................................................... 161
3.7.7.1.1 Microwave Work Modes (IS6 Mode)................................................................................................................166
3.7.7.1.2 Microwave Work Modes (IS6-PLUS Mode).....................................................................................................178
3.7.7.1.3 Microwave Work Modes (IS3 Mode, FCC)...................................................................................................... 185
3.7.7.2 Receiver Sensitivity (IS3 Mode, FCC).................................................................................................................191
3.7.7.3 IF Performance..................................................................................................................................................... 195
3.7.7.4 Baseband Signal Processing Performance of the Modem.................................................................................... 196
3.7.7.5 Mechanical Behavior and Power Consumption................................................................................................... 196
3.8 ISV3............................................................................................................................................................................197
3.8.1 Version Description................................................................................................................................................. 197
3.8.2 Application.............................................................................................................................................................. 197
3.8.3 Functions and Features............................................................................................................................................ 200
3.8.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.........................................................................................................................205
3.8.5 Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................................209
3.8.6 Valid Slots................................................................................................................................................................ 211
3.8.7 Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 212
3.9 ISU2............................................................................................................................................................................231
3.9.1 Version Description................................................................................................................................................. 231

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3.9.2 Application.............................................................................................................................................................. 231

3.9.3 Functions and Features............................................................................................................................................ 232
3.9.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.........................................................................................................................236
3.9.5 Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................................240
3.9.6 Valid Slots................................................................................................................................................................242
3.9.7 Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 243
3.10 ISX2..........................................................................................................................................................................247
3.10.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 247
3.10.2 Application............................................................................................................................................................ 247
3.10.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 249
3.10.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................252
3.10.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................256
3.10.6 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................259
3.10.7 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 260
3.11 IFU2.......................................................................................................................................................................... 266
3.11.1 Version Description................................................................................................................................................266
3.11.2 Application.............................................................................................................................................................266
3.11.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 267
3.11.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................270
3.11.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................273
3.11.6 Valid Slots.............................................................................................................................................................. 275
3.11.7 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 276
3.12 EG4/EG4P................................................................................................................................................................ 279
3.12.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 279
3.12.2 Application............................................................................................................................................................ 279
3.12.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 281
3.12.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................286
3.12.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................288
3.12.6 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................294
3.12.7 Types of SFP Modules...........................................................................................................................................295
3.12.8 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 296
3.13 EX1........................................................................................................................................................................... 300
3.13.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 300
3.13.2 Application............................................................................................................................................................ 300
3.13.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 301
3.13.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................304
3.13.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................306
3.13.6 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................308
3.13.7 Types of XFP Modules.......................................................................................................................................... 308
3.13.8 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 309
3.14 EM6.......................................................................................................................................................................... 311
3.14.1 Version Description................................................................................................................................................311

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3.14.2 Application.............................................................................................................................................................311
3.14.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 312
3.14.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................316
3.14.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................318
3.14.6 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................323
3.14.7 Types of SFP Modules...........................................................................................................................................324
3.14.8 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 326
3.15 EM6D....................................................................................................................................................................... 330
3.15.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 330
3.15.2 Application............................................................................................................................................................ 331
3.15.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 331
3.15.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................335
3.15.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................338
3.15.6 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................343
3.15.7 Types of SFP+/SFP Modules.................................................................................................................................344
3.15.8 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 345
3.16 EMS6........................................................................................................................................................................ 349
3.16.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 349
3.16.2 Application............................................................................................................................................................ 349
3.16.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 351
3.16.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................356
3.16.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................358
3.16.6 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................363
3.16.7 Types of SFP Modules...........................................................................................................................................363
3.16.8 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 364
3.17 EFP8......................................................................................................................................................................... 366
3.17.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 367
3.17.2 Application............................................................................................................................................................ 367
3.17.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 368
3.17.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................371
3.17.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................374
3.17.6 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................377
3.17.7 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 378
3.18 SL1DA......................................................................................................................................................................378
3.18.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 379
3.18.2 Application............................................................................................................................................................ 379
3.18.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 381
3.18.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................382
3.18.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................385
3.18.6 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................387
3.18.7 Board Feature Code............................................................................................................................................... 388
3.18.8 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 388

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3.19 ML1/MD1.................................................................................................................................................................390
3.19.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 390
3.19.2 Application............................................................................................................................................................ 390
3.19.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 391
3.19.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................394
3.19.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................396
3.19.6 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................400
3.19.7 Board Feature Code............................................................................................................................................... 401
3.19.8 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 401
3.20 CQ1...........................................................................................................................................................................402
3.20.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 402
3.20.2 Application............................................................................................................................................................ 402
3.20.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 404
3.20.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................407
3.20.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................410
3.20.6 Valid Slots.............................................................................................................................................................. 411
3.20.7 Types of SFP Modules...........................................................................................................................................412
3.20.8 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 413
3.21 MN1..........................................................................................................................................................................416
3.21.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 416
3.21.2 Application............................................................................................................................................................ 416
3.21.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 417
3.21.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................418
3.21.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................420
3.21.6 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................421
3.21.7 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 422
3.22 SP3S/SP3D............................................................................................................................................................... 422
3.22.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 422
3.22.2 Application............................................................................................................................................................ 422
3.22.3 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 423
3.22.4 Working Principle and Signal Flow.......................................................................................................................424
3.22.5 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................426
3.22.6 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................431
3.22.7 Board Feature Code............................................................................................................................................... 432
3.22.8 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 432
3.23 AUX..........................................................................................................................................................................434
3.23.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 434
3.23.2 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 434
3.23.3 Working Principle.................................................................................................................................................. 434
3.23.4 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................436
3.23.5 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................439
3.23.6 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 440

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3.24 FAN...........................................................................................................................................................................441
3.24.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 442
3.24.2 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 442
3.24.3 Working Principle.................................................................................................................................................. 442
3.24.4 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................443
3.24.5 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................444
3.24.6 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 445
3.25 TCU6........................................................................................................................................................................ 446
3.25.1 Version Description............................................................................................................................................... 446
3.25.2 Functions and Features.......................................................................................................................................... 446
3.25.3 Front Panel.............................................................................................................................................................447
3.25.4 Valid Slots..............................................................................................................................................................449
3.25.5 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 450

4 Accessories.................................................................................................................................. 451
4.1 E1 Panel...................................................................................................................................................................... 451
4.2 SSC6PDU................................................................................................................................................................... 454
4.2.1 Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................................454
4.2.2 Functions and Working Principles...........................................................................................................................455
4.2.3 Power Distribution Mode........................................................................................................................................ 456
4.3 DPD80-2-8 PDU.........................................................................................................................................................458
4.3.1 Front Panel and Internal Structure...........................................................................................................................458
4.3.2 Functions and Working Principles...........................................................................................................................459
4.3.3 Power Distribution Mode........................................................................................................................................ 460
4.4 AC Power Box............................................................................................................................................................460
4.4.1 Front Panel...............................................................................................................................................................460
4.4.2 Functions and Features............................................................................................................................................ 463
4.4.3 Working Principle.................................................................................................................................................... 464
4.4.4 Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 465
4.4.5 Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................................466
4.5 USB Flash Drives....................................................................................................................................................... 469
4.6 Atom GPS system.......................................................................................................................................................471

5 Cables...........................................................................................................................................475
5.1 Power Cable................................................................................................................................................................476
5.2 PGND Cable............................................................................................................................................................... 477
5.2.1 IDU PGND Cable.................................................................................................................................................... 477
5.2.2 E1 Panel PGND Cable.............................................................................................................................................478
5.3 IF Cable...................................................................................................................................................................... 478
5.4 IF Jumper.................................................................................................................................................................... 480
5.5 XPIC Cable.................................................................................................................................................................481
5.6 Fiber Jumper............................................................................................................................................................... 482
5.7 STM-1 Cable.............................................................................................................................................................. 484
5.8 E1 Cables.................................................................................................................................................................... 485

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5.8.1 E1 Cable Connected to the External Equipment..................................................................................................... 485

5.8.2 E1 Cable Connected to the E1 Panel....................................................................................................................... 489
5.8.3 E1 Transit Cable Terminated with an Anea 96 Connector and a DB44 Connector................................................ 491
5.9 Orderwire Cable......................................................................................................................................................... 493
5.10 Network Cable.......................................................................................................................................................... 494

A Glossary......................................................................................................................................497

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1 Introduction

The OptiX RTN 950A is a product in the OptiX RTN 900 radio transmission system series.

1.1 Network Application

The OptiX RTN 900 is a new generation TDM/Hybrid/Packet/Routing integrated microwave
transmission system developed by Huawei. It provides a seamless microwave transmission
solution for mobile communication network or private networks.
1.2 Components
The OptiX RTN 950A adopts a split structure. The system consists of the IDU 950A and the
ODU. Each ODU is connected to the IDU 950A through an IF cable.

1.1 Network Application

The OptiX RTN 900 is a new generation TDM/Hybrid/Packet/Routing integrated microwave
transmission system developed by Huawei. It provides a seamless microwave transmission
solution for mobile communication network or private networks.

OptiX RTN 900 Product Family

The OptiX RTN 900 series provide various service interfaces and can be installed easily and
configured flexibly. The OptiX RTN 900 series provide a solution that can integrate TDM
microwave, Hybrid microwave, Packet microwave, and Routing microwave technologies
according to the networking scheme for the sites, achieving smooth upgrade from TDM
microwave to Hybrid microwave, from Hybrid microwave to Packet microwave, and from
Packet microwave to Routing microwave. This solution meets the transmission requirements
of 2G, 3G, and LTE services while also allowing for future network evolution and
convergence.

There are some types of OptiX RTN 900 Packet microwave products: OptiX RTN 910A,
OptiX RTN 905, OptiX RTN 905 s, OptiX RTN 910, OptiX RTN 950, OptiX RTN 950A, and
OptiX RTN 980. Users can choose the product best suited for their site.

NOTE

The OptiX RTN 910 does not provide V100R006C10 or later versions.
The OptiX RTN 905 1C is not supported in V100R011C00 or later.

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Table 1-1 OptiX RTN 900 product family

Product Name IDU Appearance Characteristic

OptiX RTN 905 l 1 U high IDU

l Integrated chassis (1A/2A/1C/1E/2E/2F)
l One or two microwave links

OptiX RTN 905 s l 1 U high IDU

l Integrated chassis
l One microwave links

OptiX RTN 910 l 1 U high IDU

l Boards pluggable
l Integrated service ports on system control,
switching, and timing boards
l One or two IF boards

OptiX RTN 910A l 1 U high IDU

l Unpluggable system control, switching, and timing
board, and two pluggable boards in expansion slots
l IF ports, power input/output ports, and ports that
can receive/transmit multiple types of services on a
system control, switching, and timing board.
l A maximum of two IF boards, which are inserted
in expansion slots

OptiX RTN 950 l 2 U high IDU

l Boards pluggable
l 1+1 protection for system control, switching, and
timing boards
l A maximum of six IF boards

OptiX RTN 950A l 2 U high IDU

l Boards pluggable
l Integrated service ports on system control,
switching, and timing boards
l A maximum of six IF boards

OptiX RTN 980 l 5 U high IDU

l Boards pluggable
l 1+1 protection for system control, switching, and
timing boards
l Integrated service ports on system control,
switching, and timing boards
l A maximum of fourteen IF boards

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OptiX RTN 950A

The OptiX RTN 950A provides a generic platform for TDM/Hybrid/Packet/Routing
microwave transmission, meeting the backhaul requirements of various wireless networks.
l The OptiX RTN 950A can provide the Hybrid/Packet microwave transmission solution
for 2G/3G mobile backhaul networks. In this solution, the OptiX RTN 950A is deployed
at the access and convergence layers and provides ring protection and multi-directional
convergence functions. Figure 1-1 shows the Hybrid/Packet microwave transmission
solution provided by the OptiX RTN 950A.

Figure 1-1 Microwave transmission solution provided by the OptiX RTN 950A

NOTE

The OptiX RTN 950A supports a wide range of interfaces and service bearer technologies, and is therefore
compatible with various backhaul networks. Specifically, packet services can be backhauled through TDM
networks, and TDM services can be backhauled through packet networks.
l The OptiX RTN 950A can provide the route microwave solution for LTE bearer
networks. In this solution, the OptiX RTN 950A functions as a CSG and works with
routers that function as ASGs and RSGs to provide end-to-end L3VPN services. The
routers can be Huawei CX600s or other routers. Figure 1-2 shows the route microwave
transmission solution provided by the OptiX RTN 950A.
The route microwave transmission solution can be used in end-to-end Layer 3
networking. When deployed for backhauling services from a multitude of eNodeBs, the
solution simplifies VLAN planning, reduces broadcast traffic, and does not require much
configuration modification on the transmission network when the wireless side changes.

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Figure 1-2 Routing microwave transmission solution provided by the OptiX RTN 950A

NOTE

The OptiX RTN 950A supports the routing microwave transmission solution only when its SCC board is
SLF2CSHO or CSHOF.

1.2 Components
The OptiX RTN 950A adopts a split structure. The system consists of the IDU 950A and the
ODU. Each ODU is connected to the IDU 950A through an IF cable.

IDU 950A
The IDU 950A is the indoor unit for an OptiX RTN 950A system. It receives and multiplexes
services, performs service processing and IF processing, and provides the system control and
communications function.
Table 1-2 lists the basic features of the IDU 950A.

Table 1-2 Features of the IDU 950A

Item Description

Chassis height 2U

Pluggable Supported

The maximum number of 12

radio directions

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Item Description

RF configuration mode l N+0 non-protection configuration

l Nx(1+0) non-protection configuration
l 1+1 protection configuration
l N+1 protection configuration
l XPIC configuration
l 2CA configuration
l 4x4 MIMO configuration

Service interface type l Native E1 interface

l Smart E1 interface
l T1 interface
l STM-1 optical/electrical interface
l FE optical/electrical interface
l GE optical/electrical interface
l 2.5GE optical interface
l 10GE optical interface

Figure 1-3 Appearance of the IDU 950A

ODU
The ODU is the outdoor unit for the OptiX RTN 900. It converts frequencies and amplifies
signals.
The OptiX RTN 900 product series can use the RTN 600 ODU and RTN XMC ODU,
covering the entire frequency band from 6 GHz to 42 GHz.

NOTE

Table 1-3 lists the highest modulation schemes supported by the ODU in different frequency bands. For
the maximum modulation scheme supported by the ODU in different channel spacings, see Technical
Specifications.

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Table 1-3 RTN XMC ODUs that the OptiX RTN 950A supports
ODU Description
type
Frequency band Highest-order Channel spacing
Modulation

XMC-2 6/7/8/10/10.5/11/1 2048QAM (13/15/18/23/38 7/14/28/40/50/56 MHz

3/15/18/23/26/28/3 GHz, 7/8 GHz XMC-2E) NOTE
2/38/42 GHz 1024QAM The 10.5 GHz frequency band
does not support 40/50/56
(6/10/10.5/11/26/28/32/42
MHz channel spacing.
GHz)
256QAM (7/8 GHz
Normal)

XMC-2 6/7/8/11 GHz 2048QAM 7/14/28/40/56 MHz

H

XMC-3 7/8/11/13/15/18/23 4096QAM 3.5/7/14/28/40/56 MHz

/26/28/32/38 GHz (7/8/11/13/15/18/23/26 (7/8/11/13/15/18/23/26/28/3
GHz) 8 GHz)
2048QAM (28/32/38 GHz) 3.5/7/14/28/40/56/112 MHz
(32 GHz)

XMC-3 7/8/13/18/15/23 4096QAM 3.5/7/14/28/40/56 MHz

W GHz

XMC-3 15/18/23/28/38 8192QAM 3.5/7/14/28/40/56/112 MHz

H GHz

XMC-5 13/15/18 GHz 4096QAM (13/15 GHz) 7/14/28/40/56/112 MHz

D 2048QAM (18 GHz) NOTE
Olny the 18 GHz frequency
band supports 112 MHz
channel spacing.

Table 1-4 RTN 600 ODUs that the OptiX RTN 950A supports
Item Description

High-Power ODU Standard Power ODU

ODU type HP, HPA SP, SPA

Frequency band 6/7/8/10/10.5/11/13/15/18/2 7/8/11/13/15/18/23/26/38

3/26/28/32/38 GHz (HP) GHz (SP ODU)
6/7/8/11/13/15/18/23 GHz 6/7/8/11/13/15/18/23 GHz
(HPA) (SPA ODU)

Highest-order Modulation 256QAM 256QAM

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Item Description

High-Power ODU Standard Power ODU

Channel spacing 7/14/28/40/56 MHz 3.5/7/14/28 MHz

(6/7/8/10/11/13/15/18/23/26/
28/32/38 GHz)
7/14/28 MHz (10.5 GHz)

There are two methods for mounting the ODU and the antenna: direct mounting and separate
mounting.
l The direct mounting method is generally adopted when a small- or medium-diameter and
single-polarized antenna is used. In this situation, if one ODU is configured for one
antenna, the ODU is directly mounted at the back of the antenna. If two ODUs are
configured for one antenna, an RF signal combiner/splitter (hence referred to as a hybrid
coupler) must be mounted to connect the ODUs to the antenna. Figure 1-4 illustrates the
direct mounting method.
The direct mounting method can also be adopted when a small- or medium-diameter and
dual-polarized antenna is used. Two ODUs are mounted onto an antenna using an
orthomode transducer (OMT). The method for installing an OMT is similar to that for
installing a hybrid coupler.

Figure 1-4 Direct mounting

l The separate mounting method is adopted when a large- or medium-diameter and single-
or dual-polarized antenna is used. Figure 1-5 shows the separate mounting method. In
this situation, a hybrid coupler can be mounted (two ODUs share one feed boom).

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Figure 1-5 Separate mounting

NOTE

The OptiX RTN 950A provides an antenna solution that covers the entire frequency band, and supports
single-polarized antennas and dual-polarized antennas with diameters of 0.3 m to 3.7 m along with the
corresponding feeder system.

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2 Chassis

The IDU of the OptiX RTN 950A is a 2U chassis. It can be deployed in a variety of scenarios
and on several different types of racks, cabinets, and surfaces.

2.1 Chassis Structure

The dimensions (H x W x D) of the IDU 950A chassis are 88 mm x 442 mm x 220 mm. The
IDU 950A chassis has an air-cooled four-layered structure.
2.2 Installation Methods
The IDU 950A can be deployed in a variety of scenarios and on several different types of
racks, cabinets, and surfaces.
2.3 Air Duct
An IDU 950A chassis supports air cooling, with air inlet on the left side and air outlet on the
right side.
2.4 IDU Labels
Product nameplate labels, qualification card labels, ESD protection labels, grounding labels,
laser safety class labels, high temperature warning labels, and operation warning labels, and
other types of labels are attached to their respective positions on the IDU chassis or boards.
Adhere to the warnings and instructions on the labels when performing various types of tasks,
thereby avoiding bodily injuries or damage to the IDU.

2.1 Chassis Structure

The dimensions (H x W x D) of the IDU 950A chassis are 88 mm x 442 mm x 220 mm. The
IDU 950A chassis has an air-cooled four-layered structure.
Figure 2-1 shows the chassis structure of the IDU 950A.

Figure 2-1 Structure of the IDU 950A chassis

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Figure 2-2 Slots of the IDU 950A

2.2 Installation Methods

The IDU 950A can be deployed in a variety of scenarios and on several different types of
racks, cabinets, and surfaces.
The IDU 950A can be installed:
l In a 300 mm-deep European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) cabinet
l In a 600 mm-deep ETSI cabinet
l In a 450 mm-deep 19-inch cabinet
l In a 600 mm-deep 19-inch cabinet
l In a 19-inch open rack
l In a wireless-equipment outdoor cabinet
l On a wall
l On a table

2.3 Air Duct

An IDU 950A chassis supports air cooling, with air inlet on the left side and air outlet on the
right side.
Figure 2-3 shows the air duct in an IDU 950A chassis.

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Figure 2-3 Air duct in an IDU 950A chassis

2.4 IDU Labels

Product nameplate labels, qualification card labels, ESD protection labels, grounding labels,
laser safety class labels, high temperature warning labels, and operation warning labels, and
other types of labels are attached to their respective positions on the IDU chassis or boards.
Adhere to the warnings and instructions on the labels when performing various types of tasks,
thereby avoiding bodily injuries or damage to the IDU.

Label Description
Table 2-1 provides the description of the labels on the IDU chassis and boards. Actual labels
may vary depending on the configurations of the chassis and boards.

Table 2-1 Description of the IDU labels

Label Label Name Description

ESD protection label Indicates that the equipment

is sensitive to static
electricity.

Grounding label Indicates the grounding

position of the IDU chassis.

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Label Label Name Description

Fan warning label Warns you not to touch fan

leaves when the fan is
rotating.

High temperature warning Indicates that the board

label surface temperature may
exceed 70°C when the
ambient temperature is
higher than 55°C. In such a
case, wear protective gloves
to handle the board.

Power caution label Instructs you to read related

instructions before
performing any power-
related tasks.

Qualification card label Indicates that the equipment

has been quality checked.

RoHS label Indicates that the equipment

complies with the related
requirements specified in
the RoHS directive.

Product nameplate label Indicates the product name

and certification.

Operation warning label Instruct you to turn off the

ODU power switch before
removing an IF cable.

Operation guidance label Instructs you to slightly pull

the switch lever outwards
before setting the switch to
the "I" or "O" position.

Operation warning label Instructs you to disconnect

the IF cable from the IDU
before connecting the IF
cable to the ODU.

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Label Position
Figure 2-4 shows the positions of the labels on the IDU 950A chassis.

Figure 2-4 Positions of the IDU 950A labels

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3 Boards

The IDU 950A supports the following types of boards: system control, switching, and timing
boards, IF boards, Ethernet boards, SDH boards, PDH boards, power supply boards, and fan
boards.

3.1 Board List

The IDU 950A provides various functions with different boards inserted.
3.2 Board Appearance
The dimensions (H x W x D) of the board in the extended slot of the IDU 950A chassis are
19.82 mm x 193.80 mm x 225.80 mm. The dimensions (H x W x D) of the system control,
switching, and timing board in the IDU 950A chassis are 22.36 mm x 388.40 mm x 269.73
mm.
3.3 Function Differences Between Boards of the Same Type
3.4 CSHO
CSHO boards are system control, switching, and timing board.
3.5 CSHOF
The CSHOF is the Hybrid/Packet system control, switching, and timing board. It provides 90
Gbit/s packet switching, full time-division cross-connection, system control and
communication, and clock processing functions. It also provides two 10GE ports, four GE
ports, auxiliary ports, and management ports.
3.6 ISM8
ISM8 is a dual-channel IF board that provides two IF ports and one 10GE cascading port.
3.7 ISM6
ISM6 boards are new-generation dual-channel IF boards. Each ISM6 board provides two IF
ports.
3.8 ISV3
ISV3 boards are multi-purpose IF boards that support Integrated IP microwave, SDH radio,
and DC-I power distribution. Once the appropriate license files are loaded, the boards also
support cross polarization interference cancellation (XPIC).
3.9 ISU2
The ISU2 is a universal IF board that supports the Integrated IP microwave mode and SDH
radio mode at the same time. The ISU2 uses the DC-I power distribution mode.
3.10 ISX2

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The ISX2 is a universal XPIC IF board and provides the XPIC function for signals
transmitted/received in Integrated IP microwave mode and SDH radio mode. The ISX2 uses
the DC-I power distribution mode.
3.11 IFU2
The IFU2 is a universal IF board that supports the Integrated IP microwave mode. The IFU2
uses the DC-I power distribution mode.
3.12 EG4/EG4P
EG4/EG4P boards are 4xGE interface boards, which provide flexible combinations of port
types to meet a wide variety of service requirements. One EG4/EG4P board provides a
maximum of four ports, two always being RJ45 electrical ports and the other two being small
form-factor pluggable (SFP) ports or RJ45 electrical ports. On an EG4P board, the two fixed
RJ45 electrical ports provide the RTN 300 full-outdoor radio equipment series with power and
service signals simultaneously.
3.13 EX1
EX1 boards are 1x10GE processing boards. This board can be used only with the CSHOF
board.
3.14 EM6
EM6 boards are 6-port Ethernet interface boards. The interface types can be flexibly
combined based on service requirements. An EM6 board provides two fixed RJ45 FE
electrical ports and the other four ports can be SFP ports or RJ45 electrical ports.
3.15 EM6D
EM6D is a 6-port Ethernet processing board that supports the Super Dual Band feature. It
provides two 10GE ports, two 2.5GE ports, and two GE ports.
3.16 EMS6
The EMS6 is an FE/GE EoSDH processing board providing the L2 switching function. It
provides four FE electrical ports and two GE ports using small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
optical/electrical modules.
3.17 EFP8
The EFP8 is an 8-port FE EoPDH processing board. The EFP board is connected to the
packet plane through its bridging GE port.
3.18 SL1DA
The SL1DA is a 2xSTM-1 optical interface board. The SL1DA can also provide STM-1
electrical ports by using SFP electrical modules.
3.19 ML1/MD1
The ML1 is a 16xSmart E1 service processing board. The MD1 is a 32xSmart E1 service
processing board.
3.20 CQ1
CQ1 boards are 4-port channelized STM-1 processing boards.
3.21 MN1
MN1 boards are multiple-protocol null-port circuit emulation extended boards.
3.22 SP3S/SP3D
The SP3S is a 16xE1 75-ohm/120-ohm tributary board. The SP3D is a 32xE1 75-ohm/120-
ohm tributary board. The SP3SA VER.C and SP3DA VER.C can be used as a 16xT1 100-
ohm tributary board and a 32xT1 100-ohm tributary board respectively. In the board names, A
indicates the feature code and VER.C indicates the board version.
3.23 AUX

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The AUX is an auxiliary management interface board of the OptiX RTN 950A.
3.24 FAN
The FAN is a fan board that dissipates heat generated in the chassis through air cooling.
3.25 TCU6
The TDM connecting unit (TCU6) is a 6xE1 port conversion board. The TCU6 implements
conversion between DB44 ports and RJ45 ports.

3.1 Board List

The IDU 950A provides various functions with different boards inserted.

Figure 3-1 IDU slot layout

NOTE

"EXT" represents an extended slot, which can house any type of IF board or interface board.

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Table 3-1 List of the IDU boards

Board Board Valid Required
Acrony Name Slot System
m Control
Board Description

CSHO Hybrid Slot 7 - l Provides full time-division cross-connections of

system VC-12/VC-3/VC-4 services equivalent up to 32x32
control, VC-4s.
switchin l Provides a 10 Gbit/s packet switching capability.
g, and
timing l The new SLF2CSHO board supports L3VPN functions
board (SLF2 is the functional version).
l Performs system communication and control.
l Supports anti-Theft function.
l Provides two -48 V DC power input ports.
l Supports the clock processing function, providing one
external clock input/output port and two external time
input/output ports. The first external time port uses the
same physical connector as the external clock port.
l Uses SFP modules to provide two STM-1 optical/
electrical ports. When CSHO boards work with MN1
boards, these ports can be configured as channelized
STM-1 ports, which support CES E1s and ML-PPP
E1s.
l Provides sixteen TDM E1/T1 ports. SupportsE1 ports
support 75-ohm/120-ohm adaptive impedance. T1
ports support 100-ohm impedance. The mode of a
TDM E1/T1 port can be configured through software.
Only SLF2CSHO boards support T1 ports. When
CSHO boards work with MN1 boards, these TDM E1
ports can be configured as Smart E1 ports, which
support CES E1s, ML-PPP E1s, and fractional E1s.
l Provides six GE ports, of which four can only be RJ45
GE electrical ports and the other two can be GE/FE
optical ports or GE electrical ports equipped with SFP
modules. The GE electrical ports are compatible with
the FE electrical ports.
l Provides one Ethernet NM port, one NM serial port,
and one NM cascade port.
l Provides one Huawei outdoor cabinet monitoring port,
which uses the same physical connector as the second
external time port.
l Provides a USB port that allows data to be backed up
using a USB flash drive.
NOTE
A CSHO board can house a WLAN module only when using the
SLF2 functional version.

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Acrony Name Slot System
m Control
Board Description

CSHOF Hybrid Slot 7 - l Provides full time-division cross-connections of

system VC-12/VC-3/VC-4 services equivalent up to 32x32
control, VC-4s.
switchin l Provides a 90 Gbit/s packet switching capability.
g, and
timing l Performs system communication and control.
board l Supports anti-Theft function.
l Provides two -48 V DC power input ports.
l Supports Super Dual Band.
l Supports the clock processing function, providing one
external clock input/output port and one external time
input/output ports. The external time port uses the
same physical connector as the external clock port.
l Provides six Ethernet service ports, of which two can
be 10GE/2.5GE/GE optical ports equipped with SFP
+/SFP modules, two can be RJ45 GE electrical ports,
and the other two can be GE/FE optical ports or GE
electrical ports equipped with SFP modules or RJ45
GE electrical ports. The GE3 and GE4 fixed electrical
ports share the same physical channel with the GE3
and GE4 optical ports. Every channel can implement
only one function at a time.
l Uses SFP modules to provide two STM-1 optical/
electrical ports. STM-1-1 and STM-1-2 share the same
physical ports with the GE3 and GE4 optical ports.
Every port can implement only one function at a time.
But when the two ports are STM-1 ports, the GE3/GE4
RJ45 GE electrical ports can be used.
l Provides sixteen TDM E1 ports. E1 ports support 75-
ohm/120-ohm adaptive impedance.
l Supports CES.
l Provides one Ethernet NM port, one NM serial port,
and one NM cascade port.
l Provides one Huawei outdoor cabinet monitoring port,
which uses the same physical connector as the external
time port and external clock port.
l Provides a USB port that allows data to be backed up
using a USB flash drive. And the port supports housing
a WLAN module.

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Acrony Name Slot System
m Control
Board Description

ISU2 Univers Slot 1 to CSHO/ l Provides one IF port.

al IF Slot 6 CSHOF l Supports modulation schemes from QPSK to
board 256QAM.
l Supports integrated IP microwave and SDH
microwave using the Native E1+Ethernet, Native
STM-1+Ethernet, or SDH service mode.
l Supports the AM function.
l Supports air-interface bandwidth acceleration
(Ethernet frame header compression).
l Supports the PLA function.
l Supports the EPLA function when working with
CSHOF.

ISX2 Univers Slot 1 to CSHO l Provides one IF port.

al XPIC Slot 6 l Supports modulation schemes from QPSK to
IF board 256QAM.
l Supports integrated IP microwave and SDH
microwave using the Native E1+Ethernet, Native
STM-1+Ethernet, or SDH service mode.
l Supports the XPIC function.
l Supports the AM function.
l Supports the AM booster function.
l Supports air-interface bandwidth acceleration
(Ethernet frame header compression).
l Supports the PLA function.
l Supports the EPLA function on OptiX RTN 950A.

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Acrony Name Slot System
m Control
Board Description

ISV3 Versatile Slot 1 to CSHO/ l Provides one IF port.

IF board Slot 6 CSHOF l Supports multiple IF running modes:
– IS3: The highest-order modulation mode is
2048QAM. When working in IS3 mode, ISV3
boards can interconnect with each other or with
RTN 905 s.
NOTE
When working at a channel spacing 3.5 MHz, ISV3
boards can interconnect only with ISV3 boards.
– IS2: The highest-order modulation mode is
256QAM. When working in IS2 mode, ISV3
boards can interconnect with ISU2/ISX2 boards.
l Supports integrated IP microwave and SDH
microwave using the Native E1+Ethernet, Native
STM-1+Ethernet, or SDH service mode.
l Supports the XPIC function.
l Supports the AM function.
l Supports air-interface bandwidth acceleration
(Ethernet frame header compression) and enhanced
Ethernet frame compression (payload compression).
l Supports AES256-based encryption at air interfaces.
l Supports the PLA function.
l Supports the EPLA/EPLA+ function on OptiX RTN
950A.
l Supports anti-Theft function.

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Acrony Name Slot System
m Control
Board Description

ISM6 Two- Slot 1 to CSHO/ l Provides two IF ports. The two IF ports can be used
channel Slot 6 CSHOF together or independently.
versatile l Supports multiple IF running modes:
IF board
– IS6-PLUS: The highest-order modulation mode is
4096QAM. The maximum channel spacing is 112
MHz (in this case, the highest-order modulation
mode is 2048QAM).
– IS6: The highest-order modulation mode is
4096QAM. The maximum channel spacing is 112
MHz (in this case, the highest-order modulation
mode is 2048QAM).
– IS3: The highest-order modulation mode is
2048QAM. When working in IS3 mode, ISM6
boards can interconnect with ISV3 boards or RTN
905 s.
– IS2: The highest-order modulation mode is
256QAM. When working in IS2 mode, ISM6
boards can interconnect with ISU2/ISX2 boards.
l Supports integrated IP microwave and SDH
microwave using the Native E1+Ethernet, Native
STM-1+Ethernet, or SDH service mode.
l Supports 1+1 protection for two intra- or inter-board IF
channels.
l Supports XPIC for two intra-board IF channels.
l Supports use of two boards to provide 1+1 protection
for XPIC groups.
l Supports intra-board PLA.
l Supports EPLA/EPLA+.
l Supports AM.
l Supports air-interface bandwidth acceleration
(Ethernet frame header compression).
l Supports MIMO.
l Supports anti-Theft function.

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Acrony Name Slot System
m Control
Board Description

ISM8 Dual- Slot 1 to SLF2CSHO/ l Provides two IF ports. The two IF ports can be used
channel Slot 6 CSHOF together or independently.
versatile l Supports multiple IF running modes:
IF board
– IS8: The highest-order modulation mode is
8192QAM. The maximum channel spacing is 112
MHz (in this case, the highest-order modulation
mode is 4096QAM).
– IS6: The highest-order modulation mode is
4096QAM. The maximum channel spacing is 112
MHz (in this case, the highest-order modulation
mode is 2048QAM).
– IS3: The highest-order modulation mode is
2048QAM. When working in IS3 mode, ISM6
boards can interconnect with ISV3 boards or RTN
905 s.
l Supports integrated IP microwave and SDH
microwave using the Native E1+Ethernet, Native
STM-1+Ethernet, or SDH service mode.
l Supports 1+1 protection for two intra- or inter-board IF
channels.
l Supports XPIC for two intra-board IF channels.
l Supports use of two boards to provide 1+1 protection
for XPIC groups.
l Supports intra-board PLA.
l Supports EPLA.
l Supports AM.
l Supports CA.
l Supports MIMO.
l Supports AES256-based encryption at air interfaces.

IFU2 Univers Slot 1 to CSHO l Provides one IF port.

al IF Slot 6 l Supports modulation schemes from QPSK to
board 256QAM.
l Supports integrated IP microwave using the Native
E1+Ethernet service mode.
l Supports the AM function.
l Supports the EPLA function on OptiX RTN 950A.

SL1DA 2xSTM- Slot 1 to CSHO/ l Uses SFP modules to provide two STM-1 optical/
1 Slot 6 CSHOF electrical ports.
interface l Support K-byte transparent transmission.
board

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Acrony Name Slot System
m Control
Board Description

CQ1 4-port Slot 1 to CSHO l Uses the SFP optical modules to provide four
channeli Slot 6 channelized STM-1 optical/electrical ports.
zed l Supports CES E1 and ML-PPP E1 processing for E1s
STM-1 in STM-1 frames.
interface
board l Transmits overhead bytes over CES E1s.

EM6D 2x10GE Slot 1/3/5 SLF2CSHO l Uses SFP+/SFP optical modules to provide two GE,
/GE 2.5GE, or 10GE optical ports. 2.5GE optical ports
+4xGE connect only to OptiX RTN 380s.
Ethernet l Provides two GE electrical ports.
Service
Processi l Supports Super Dual Band.
ng l Complies with IEEE 1588v2 and ITU-T G.8275.1.
Board
with
Super
Dual
Band
Feature

EM6 4-port slot 1 to CSHO/ l Provides four GE ports and two FE electrical ports, of
RJ45/SF slot 6 CSHOF which the GE ports can be RJ45 GE electrical ports or
P + 2- SFP GE optical ports. The GE electrical ports are
port compatible with the FE electrical ports.
RJ45 l Supports synchronous Ethernet.
Fast
Ethernet l Supports the IEEE 1588v2 and ITU-T G.8275.1.
/Gigabit
Ethernet
interface
board

EG4 2-port Slot 1 to CSHO/ l Provides four GE ports, of which two can be RJ45 GE
RJ45/SF Slot 6 CSHOF electrical ports or SFP GE optical ports and the other
P + 2- two can only be RJ45 GE electrical ports. The GE
port electrical ports are compatible with the FE electrical
RJ45 ports.
Gigabit l Supports synchronous Ethernet.
Ethernet
interface l Supports the IEEE 1588v2 and ITU-T G.8275.1.
board l Supports anti-Theft function.

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Acrony Name Slot System
m Control
Board Description

EG4P 2-port Slot 1 to CSHO/ l Provides four GE ports, of which two can be RJ45 GE
RJ45/SF Slot 6 CSHOF electrical ports or SFP GE optical ports and the other
P + 2- two can only be RJ45 GE electrical ports supporting
port the power over Ethernet function. The GE electrical
RJ45 ports are compatible with the FE electrical ports.
Gigabit l Supports synchronous Ethernet.
Ethernet
interface l Supports the IEEE 1588v2 and ITU-T G.8275.1.
board, l Supports anti-Theft function.
providin
g the
power
supply
function

EX1 1x10GE Slot 1/2 CSHOF l Uses XFP modules to provide one 10GE port.
interface l Supports synchronous Ethernet.
board
l Supports IEEE 1588v2 and ITU-T G.8275.1.

EFP8 8-port Slot 1 to CSHO l Provides eight FE electrical ports.

RJ45 FE Slot 6 l Bridges to the packet plane through one internal GE
EoPDH port.
processi
ng board l Processes EoPDH services.
with the l Supports transparently transmitted services and L2
switchin switched services.
g l Supports synchronous Ethernet.
function

EMS6 4-port Slot 1 to CSHO l Provides four FE electrical ports.

RJ45 Slot 6 l Uses SFP modules to provide two GE optical ports or
and 2- GE electrical ports. The GE electrical ports are
port SFP compatible with the FE electrical ports.
FE/GE
EoSDH l Bridges to the packet plane through one internal GE
processi port.
ng l Processes EoSDH services.
board, l Supports transparently transmitted Ethernet services
providin and L2 switched services.
g the
switchin l Supports synchronous Ethernet.
g
function

ML1 16xE1 Slot 1 to CSHO l Provides sixteen 75-ohm or 120-ohm Smart E1 ports.
(Smart) Slot 6 l Supports CES E1, ATM/IMA E1, ML-PPP E1, and
tributary Fractional E1 functions.
board

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Acrony Name Slot System
m Control
Board Description

MD1 32xE1 Slot 1 to CSHO l Provides thirty-two 75-ohm or 120-ohm Smart E1

(Smart) Slot 6 ports.
tributary l Supports CES E1, ATM/IMA E1, ML-PPP E1, and
board Fractional E1 functions.

MN1 Multi- Slot 1 CSHO/ l Provides multi-protocol function extension, and

protocol CSHOF supports the CES and ML-PPP functions.
processi l After MN1 boards are configured, STM-1 ports on
ng board CSHO boards can be configured as channelized
STM-1 ports, and E1 ports can be configured as Smart
E1 ports. E1 channels over channelized STM-1 ports
support the CES E1 and ML-PPP functions. Smart E1
ports support CES E1, ML-PPP E1, and fractional E1
functions.
l Has no port on its front panel.

SP3S 16xE1 Slot 1 to CSHO/ Provides sixteen 75-ohm or 120-ohm TDM E1 ports or
tributary Slot 6 CSHOF 100-ohm TDM T1 ports whose modes can be configured
board through software.

SP3D 32xE1 Slot 1 to CSHO/ Provides thirty-two 75-ohm or 120-ohm TDM E1 ports or
tributary Slot 6 CSHOF 100-ohm TDM T1 ports whose modes can be configured
board through software.

AUX Auxiliar Slot 1 to CSHO/ Provides one orderwire port, one asynchronous data port,
y Slot 6 CSHOF one synchronous data port, and four-input and two-output
interface external alarm ports.
board

TCU6 6xE1 Slot 1 to CSHO/ Provides one DB44 connector and six RJ45 connectors.
connect Slot 6 CSHOF When used with an E1 tributary board and an Anea 96-to-
or DB44 transit cable, it converts E1s 1 to 6 on the Anea 96
conversi connector into RJ45 connectors.
on board

FAN Fan Slot 11 CSHO/ Air-cools the IDU.

board CSHOF

3.2 Board Appearance

The dimensions (H x W x D) of the board in the extended slot of the IDU 950A chassis are
19.82 mm x 193.80 mm x 225.80 mm. The dimensions (H x W x D) of the system control,
switching, and timing board in the IDU 950A chassis are 22.36 mm x 388.40 mm x 269.73
mm.

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NOTE

The depth of the board refers to the distance between the front panel and the end of the PCB.

Board Appearance
Figure 3-2 shows the appearance of an ISV3 board in an IDU 950A chassis.

Figure 3-2 Appearance of an ISV3 board

Bar Code
The front panel of a board has two ejector levers and two captive screws. The ejector levers
help you remove or insert a board. The captive screws fasten a board to the chassis. A board
bar code (as shown in Figure 3-3) is attached to one of the ejector levers.

Figure 3-3 Bar code

NOTE

The bar codes of some boards contain board feature codes, which further classify boards. For example,
the feature codes of some boards using SFP modules (such as EG4) indicate the type of SFP module
being used, and the feature codes of some other boards providing E1 ports (such as SP3S) indicate the
impedance of E1 ports.

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Two-dimensional Barcode Label of a Board

Figure 3-4 shows a two-dimensional bar code, and Table 3-2 provides the description of the
bar code.

Figure 3-4 Board's two-dimensional bar code

NOTE

The bar code in the figure is only an example and it may differ in practice.

Table 3-2 Description of the two-dimensional bar code of a board

No. Item Description

1 One-dimensional A one-dimensional code contains the serial number of an

code item, compliant with ISO/IEC 15417 Code 128, and
provided for barcode scanning. One-dimensional codes
are retained for business continuity.

2 Item number An item number indicates the ID of an item. Huawei's

(BOM) item number is a string of 8 to 17 characters, including
letters, digits, and special characters such as "-" and "=".
An item number is also known as a part number (PN).
The item number of a board is a string of 8 or 12
characters.

3 Serial number Serial number (SN) is the exclusive identifier of an item.

The SN can help after-sales personnel identify the
maintenance period. The value is a string of 12, 16, or 20
characters containing digits and letters.
The value is a string of 12, 16, or 20 characters
containing digits and letters.

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No. Item Description

4 Model The value consists of digits and letters. For a board, this
field contains information about the version, name, and
board feature codes.
NOTE
Only the bar codes of some boards contain board feature codes,
which further classify boards. For example, the feature codes of
some boards using SFP modules (such as EG4) indicate the type
of SFP module being used, and the feature codes of some other
boards providing E1 ports (such as ML1) indicate the impedance
of E1 ports.

5 Country of origin Indicates the country where the item is manufactured.

6 RoHS An environmental friendliness flag code identifies the

environmental protection information.

7 Two-dimensional A two-dimensional code normally contains the serial

code number, item number, and manufacturer identifier. Some
two-dimensional codes do not contain manufacturer
identifier due to length limitations. Two-dimensional
codes comply with the ISO16022 - Data Matrix standard
and are provided for barcode scanning as an upgrade of
the one-dimensional code. Manufacturer identifier:
Manufacturer information that Huawei applies for from
the Electronic Data Interchange Forum for Companies
with Interests in Computing and Electronics (EDIFICE).
The manufacturer identifier of Huawei is LEHWT.

3.2.1 Photos of System Control, Switching, and Timing Boards

This section provides photos of system control, switching, and timing boards.

Figure 3-5 CSHO board

Figure 3-6 CSHOF board

3.2.2 Photos of IF Boards

This section provides photos of IF boards.

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Figure 3-7