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Table of Contents

This document has 47 pages

1 Summary of changes..................................................................... 6

2 Introduction to Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station.............................8

2.1 Construction................................................................................... 9

2.2 Mechanics....................................................................................10

3 RSS-310 compliance....................................................................11

4 EU RoHS statement.....................................................................12

5 CE marking..................................................................................13

6 FCC Part 15 compliance.............................................................. 14

7 Benefits........................................................................................ 15

7.1 Cost-efficient modular site............................................................15

7.2 One BTS for all network applications........................................... 18

7.3 Feederless and Distributed Site concept..................................... 19

8 Single RAN aspects..................................................................... 20

8.1 RF sharing....................................................................................20

8.2 Transport backhaul sharing .........................................................22

9 Baseband capacity.......................................................................25

10 Management and software...........................................................26

10.1 Local management.......................................................................26

10.2 Remote management ..................................................................27

10.2.1 Remote User Event Log Management ........................................27

10.2.1.1 RUEM concept - how does it work?............................................. 28

10.3 Configuration management..........................................................29

10.4 Software updates......................................................................... 29

10.5 External alarms and controls........................................................30

11 Modules........................................................................................31

11.1 System Module............................................................................ 31

11.2 RF Module....................................................................................31

11.3 Remote Radio Head.....................................................................32

11.4 Active Antenna ............................................................................ 32

11.5 Optional items.............................................................................. 32

11.6 External interfaces....................................................................... 36

12 Appendix Flexi abbreviations....................................................... 37

13 Appendix Flexi BTS hardware releases....................................... 40


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List of FiguresFigure 1 General architecture of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station .................... 9

Figure 2 List of countries respecting EU Directive 1999/5/EC..........................13Figure 3 Principle of Intelligent Shut-Down in the case of transmission node

site...................................................................................................... 17

Figure 4 GSM-LTE RF sharing architecture overview...................................... 20

Figure 5 WCDMA-GSM RF sharing architecture overview...............................21

Figure 6 WCDMA-LTE RF sharing architecture overview................................ 22

Figure 7 Transport sharing in multiradio BTS site.............................................23

Figure 8 BTS Site Manager main window........................................................ 26

Figure 9 Audit trail.............................................................................................27

Figure 10 The RUEM concept............................................................................ 28


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List of TablesTable 1 RAT releases covered by the document...............................................6

Table 2 Maximum capacity of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station...................... 25Table 3 Flexi BTS naming convention.............................................................37

Table 4 Flexi Multiradio BTS System Module hardware product generations.40

Table 5 Flexi Multiradio BTS RF Module hardware product generations........40

Table 6 Flexi Multiradio BTS Remote Radio Head hardware productgenerations.........................................................................................45


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1 Summary of changes

Changes between document issues are cumulative. Therefore, the latest document

issue contains all changes made to previous issues.

This document is common for all Radio Access Technologies (RAT). You may find here

information about solutions that are not available or supported in a specific SW release

or RAT. Table RAT releases covered by the documentlists all SW releases covered by

the content of this document. For features supported in your SW release, see respective

feature documentation chapter in the system library.

Table 1 RAT releases covered by the document

Radio Access Technology (RAT)

Product release

GSM RG20, RG30

LTE RL25TD, RL35TD, RL45TD

RL40, RL50, RL60

WCDMA RU40, RU50

Changes between issues 01F (2014-06-05) and 01G (2014-08-20)

RF Module

Information on 6 x 60 W RF Module has been added.

Appendix Flexi BTS hardware releases

Information on FRGY, FHGA, FHGB, FHEF, FHFB, FXCE, and FXED has been

added.

Changes between issues 01E (2014-02-27) and 01F (2014-06-05)

Transport backhaul sharing

The list of available synchronization options has been added.

Remote management

Information on higher level service management products has been added.

Baseband capacity

Capacity values of FSMF in WCDMA mode have been updated in Table 2: Maximum

capacity of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station.

Changes between issues 01D (2013-12-05) and 01E (2014-02-27)

Cost-efficient modular site

Section Low site rental costshas been added.

Section Low total site power consumptionhas been added.

Section SW-defined BTShas been added.Construction

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Information on outdoor and indoor variants has been added.

Local management

Microsoft Windows 8 has been added to the list of supported systems.

Remote management

This section has been added.

Baseband capacity

Table 2: Maximum capacity of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station has been updated

with information on FSIH.

Appendix Flexi abbreviations

Information on indoor version of System Module has been added.

System Module

FSIH has been added to the list of available System Modules.

Optional items

Information on extension sub-module (FBBC) has been added.

Information on extension sub-module (FBIH) has been added.

Appendix Flexi BTS hardware releases

Information on FSIH, FRPK, and FHEC has been added.

FXCB, FXFC, and FXFB are supported in RL60.

Information on FRGV has been removed.

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2 Introduction to Flexi Multiradio 10 BaseStation

This Product Description describes Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station, which is based on

Flexi Multiradio System Module and multiradio-capable RF Module/Remote Radio Head

variants. Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station is a high-capacity, Single RAN, and LTE-

Advanced ready multiradio BTS. It supports the following radio access technologies in all

needed frequency variants:

GSM/EDGE

WCDMA

HSPA and HSPA evolution

LTE TDD/FDD

The architecture supports 3GPP functions and features in 3GPP release 9 and beyond,providing a future-proof platform for advanced radio systems. Furthermore, the

architecture supports the most common interfaces between the modules and functions

as defined by Open Base Station Architecture Initiative (OBSAI) and Common Public

Radio Interface (CPRI).

w NOTICE: See roadmaps for CPRI availability.

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station is a true software-defined multiradio and multicarrier

base station that can use all the above mentioned network technologies. The concurrent

mode functionality can include several radio access technologies and their combinations,

for example GSM-LTE, GSM-WCDMA, WCDMA-LTE, GSM-WCDMA-LTE. The Flexi

BTS also supports multi-operator cases (MOCN), where several operators can shareresources of one BTS.

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station supports legacy network interface. It also fully utilizes

Ethernet-based transport with security solutions, synchronization and timing methods

based on synchronous Ethernet, timing over packet, and GPS methods.

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Figure 1 General architecture of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station

See the following documents for more information on Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station

modules and sub-modules:

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station System Module Description

Flexi Multiradio BTS Radio Module and Remote Radio Head Description

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station Transmission Description

Flexi Multiradio Base Station and Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station Optional Items

Description

2.1 ConstructionThere are two variants of Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS - outdoor/indoor (rated at IP65) andindoor (rated at IP20).

Outdoor/indoor variant

A typical BTS consists of the following baseband items:

one Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS System Module with an integrated Gigabit Ethernet (GE)

transport interface (FSMF)

one optional Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS Transmission Sub-Module (FTIF or FPFM200i)

one or two optional Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS Capacity Extension Sub-Modules (FBBA

or FBBC)

one optional Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS Power Distribution Sub-Module (FPFD)

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one optional outdoor-capable Flexi Power Module (FPMA) that can house AC/DC

converter sub-modules (FPAA) and battery sub-modules (FPBA/B)

When the modules are installed without a cabinet, the following items are available:

Flexi 3U Mounting Covers front/back for each module for installations without a

cabinet (FMCA), mandatory in outdoor installations.

Flexi Mounting Kit Floor/Wall/Pole for stacked installations (FMFA). (A minimum of

one plinth for a stack installation and one plinth per two modules in pole and wall

installations.)

Indoor variant

A typical BTS consists of the following baseband items:

one Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS System Module with integrated Gigabit Ethernet (GE)

transport interfaces (FSIH)

one or two optional Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS Capacity Extension Sub-Modules (FBIH)

one optional outdoor-capable Flexi Power Module (FPMA) that can house AC/DC

converter sub-modules (FPAA) and battery sub-modules (FPBA/B)

When the modules are installed without a cabinet, the following item is available:

Flexi Mounting Kit Floor/Wall/Pole for stacked installations (FMFA). (A minimum of

one plinth for a stack installation and one plinth per two modules in pole and wall

installations.)

2.2 MechanicsFlexi Multiradio 10 BTS modules consist of the following main parts:

Module core.The core mechanics, with installed gaskets in all of the connectors,

shield the module core against solid foreign objects, and make the module core IP65

weatherproof (outdoor variant) or IP20 (indoor variant). The core mechanics also

provide EMC shielding.

Module casing.This provides fixing points for modules to the plinth and supports the

stack of modules. The module core can be changed even if the module is at the

bottom of the module stack.

Fan assembly.This provides fresh air to cool the module. Each module controls its

own fans according to temperature information, and two redundant fans enable

module operation at normal temperatures, even with one fan. The fan sub-module

can be changed in an operational module at a site where back access is provided.

Module cables.All cables are IP65 protected.

Optional Front and Back covers (FMCA)for BTS site installations without a cabinet.

or

Optional Flexi Cabinet for Outdoor (FCOA) or Flexi Cabinet for Indoor (FCIA)

or

Optional Mounting Shield (FMSA/FMSB)

or

Optional Flexi Cabinet Outdoor Small (FCOS)

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3 RSS-310 compliance

This equipment complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the

condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

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4 EU RoHS statement

This equipment complies with the European Union RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU on the

restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic

equipment. The directive applies to the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent

chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)

in electrical and electronic equipment.

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5 CE marking

Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 1999/5/EC (R&TTE

Directive)

Hereby, NSN declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential

requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive: 1999/5/EC.

Figure 2 List of countries respecting EU Directive 1999/5/EC

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BE DE LT RO

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This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware, and

hardware) provided and/or supported by NSN.

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6 FCC Part 15 compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instruction manuals, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause

harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at

his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

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7 Benefits

7.1 Cost-efficient modular site

With Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station, the same equipment can be used to build

coverage and capacity. A high cell capacity and wide coverage per site means fewer

sites which makes building a network more cost-effective. Flexi Multiradio 10 Base

Station can be installed at any existing legacy GSM/EDGE/CDMA/WCDMA site for a

broadband data capability upgrade. Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station is designed to utilize

the existing site equipment.

Low site rental costs

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station reduces BTS site rental costs because a BTS-specific

cabinet or extra floor space is no longer needed on the site. However, existing sitesupport and auxiliary cabinets can be used to house Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS modules.The modules can be also installed on a wall.

Low total site power consumption

Because of the high integration of Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS and the advanced power

amplifiers the overall power consumption is decreased. In typical configurations, the

power saving is up to 60% compared to the first generation of WCDMA BTS. Additional

benefits are:

smaller battery capacity for the same backup time

less AC-DC rectifiers

smaller fuses and thinner power feeding cables air-conditioning for indoor sites needed only in special cases

no air-conditioning for outdoor sites

no need for a dedicated cabinet for the power system and auxiliary equipment

Easy installation

A Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station module can be lifted, carried, and put in place by one

person. The average module installation time is reduced, compared to traditional cabinet

BTSs.

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station can be installed on a wall, poll, or floor. It fits in the

existing legacy GSM/EDGE/CDMA/WCDMA BTS footprints as well. Flexi Multiradio 10

BTS outdoor is protected to at least IP65 level and can be installed as such at an

outdoor site. In addition, both indoor and outdoor cabinet installation options are

available. Installation locations for a Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station can be smaller than

or the same as those reserved for previous BTSs.

SW-defined BTS

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station can be SW-configured according to requirements of a

given radio technology - GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA+, or LTE (TD/FDD). Additionally,

many SW-definable features can be activated by the software. For example:

sector activation (one, two, or three sectors active of a 3-sector RF Module)

RF power mode for active sector (8, 20, 40, 60, or 80 W)

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LTE cell bandwidth (1.4, 3, 5, 10, 15, or 20 MHz)

MHA support and control

Antenna Tilt support and control

dual band and multiband support four-way uplink diversity mode

4TX MIMO downlink mode

transport interface

synchronization method (for example, GPS, timing over packet)

g The full feature list for each RAT can be found in Feature List document.

Low acoustic noise

The acoustic noise produced by a Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station site is low because of

reduced power consumption and an increased unit integration level. Site acceptance is

easier, especially at urban outdoor sites. Fan speeds and acoustic noise are adapted tothe BTS load and ambient temperature.

Easy commissioning

The autodetection feature of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station makes commissioning and

integrating fast and easy. The commissioning wizard guides the user step-by-step

through the whole commissioning process. At the end of the process, the commissioning

wizard produces a BTS Commissioning Report.

Reliable operation

Simplicity and speed of maintenance improves operational reliability. Maintenance is

improved by module integration and automatic fault detection procedures. Specialattention has been paid to Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station software start time, reducing,

for instance, downtime when a new software package is put into use.

Intelligent shut-down

Intelligent shut-down feature optimizes the investment to one battery backup system on

a high-capacity BTS, especially on sites that operate as important transmission hub

nodes. With intelligent shut-down, separate backup systems for BTS and transmission

are unnecessary.

Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS with battery backup system supports an intelligent BTS site

power shutdown procedure in the event of an AC power failure. During the

commissioning of each site, the operator can define different shutdown timers andpriorities for the BTS sectors and carriers.

Intelligent shutdown is activated from Power systems by activating one external alarm

(EAC) lines to Flexi BTS.

When Flexi BTS detects a problem with the power provisioning - so switching to battery

power supply - an alarm is raised, and the BTS automatically reduces the required power

consumption. As a result, Flexi BTS is operating with reduced or no service offered as

long as there is enough power. Once the AC power is restored, Flexi BTS again offers

full service.

The reduction of power is done via the stepwise shutdown of services which are

triggered by operator configurable timers per BTS. Different shutdown scenarios can beconfigured for the BTS by setting these timers.

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Two timers with two different actions are steering the BTS behavior while working on

batteries:

When the first timer is exceeded, selected number of cells will be switched off (for

example 222 to 111) When the second timer is exceeded, all cells of that BTS will be switched off

gracefully, means the UEs in that cell will be forced to change to a different cell.

The timer values can be configured via NetActTM or with BTS Site Manager.

The setting especially of the first timer value shall consider the specific situation in the

network.

For example, a three-sector two-carrier Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS WCDMA (2+2+2) site

equipped with battery backup operates as a transmission hub node towards other BTSs

in a chain. The first timer can be set to shut down the second carriers of the BTS, to

operate as 1+1+1 (for example) 30 minutes after an AC power failure. The second timer

can be set to shut down the remaining 1+1+1 BTS (for example) one hour after the ACpower failure, in order to support the transmission node for as long as possible with the

existing battery capacity.

Timers can be set according to the configuration and priorities of each site.

Figure 3 Principle of Intelligent Shut-Down in the case of transmission node site

RF Module

RF Module

RF Module

System Module

Rectifier AC-DCBattery back-up

TransmissionHUB node

to other BTSs

backhaul BTS1

backhaul BTS2

AC power

DC

DC

external alarm line

AC power failure triggers shutdown start timers via alarm line

1st timer expires:shut down sectors orcarriers in BTS

2nd timer expires:shut down BTS, keeptransmission operational

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7.2 One BTS for all network applications

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station is optimized for high-capacity and wide-coverage

applications. It ensures cell ranges that meet the requirements of the coverage

applications. Therefore, the number of sites required for building a good coverage is

minimized. A seamless voice and data coverage area can be built easily.

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station has been developed for coverage applications. It offers:

Wide variety of RF modules for different applications and use cases, for example

high downlink power with Flexi 3-sector 240 W RF Module.

Support of 2TX MIMO 40+40 W per sector with single 6TX RF Module and 4TX

MIMO 40+40+40+40 W per sector with two 6TX RF Modules.

Optimum uplink performance and receiver sensitivity.

Outdoor modules that can be located close to antennas, reducing antenna feederlosses.

Optimized antenna system performance, including 3GPP antenna tilting and

masthead amplifier (MHA) support.

High downlink power in small size with Flexi Remote Radio Head.

w NOTICE: Masthead amplifier (MHA) is not supported in TD-LTE.

Antenna line

Optimized Antenna line is a separate, optional site solution to additionally improve total

BTS and antenna system site RF performance and to minimize costs.

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station Optimized Antenna line includes the following optional

features, enabled by SW licenses:

Integrated MHA power feeding and O&M control to the RF Module of the Flexi BTS.

Integrated Antenna line supervision by Return Loss measurement (VSWR

measurement).

Integrated 3GPP standard Antenna Tilt power feeding and 3GPP Antenna Tilt O&M

control to the RF Module of the Flexi BTS.

Flexi RF Module has an integrated lightning protection circuit in all antenna connectors.

The antenna connector of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station is on the RF Module front

panel. No additional units, connectors, or jumper cables are necessary between the FlexiMultiradio 10 Base Station antenna connector and the antenna. That minimizes the

antenna line length and losses, as well as optimizes RF performance in both the uplink

and downlink direction.

High speed broadband data and high capacity voice

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station is a compact multi-purpose BTS designed to support all

future high speed broadband data and voice services over an air interface. Smooth data

and voice capacity evolution is provided through software.

The processing capacity of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station can be configured to support

the maximum capacity that the air interface allows.

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In addition to the flexible traffic capacity, Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station also allows a

free mix of traffic patterns to accommodate whatever proportion of voice and data is

required. Depending on network capacity requirements, the capacity installed can be

matched with the capacity of the air interface.

7.3 Feederless and Distributed Site concept

Standard Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station modules support the Feederless BTS site

application where one RF Module or Remote Radio Head or the entire Flexi BTS is

installed close to the antennas. For a feederless site, traditional long antenna feeders or

masthead amplifiers are not needed thanks to which the BTS site RF performance is

optimized in both uplink and downlink.

The benefits of Feederless sites are:

Better RF performance because there are no downlink and uplink feeder losses.

Easier installation because of reduced cabling to the tower.

No long antenna feeders (typically six for a three-sector site).

No masthead amplifiers/tower-mounted amplifiers.

Reduced total wind load and weight.

Reduced total power consumption.

RF Module and Remote Radio Head can be software-activated and configured to

support one, two, or three sectors, or one sector with 2TX MIMO with optional four-way

uplink diversity.

In the Distributed Site solution, RF Module(s) or Remote Radio Head(s) are located up to

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8 Single RAN aspects

8.1 RF sharing

The RF sharing feature allows Flexi Multiradio BTS RF Module to operate in a

concurrent mode with two radio access technologies (RATs). BTS resources between

RATs are allocated and shared by allowing two Flexi EDGE/WCDMA/LTE System

Modules to share the same Flexi BTS Multiradio RF Module or Remote Radio Head

(RRH). RF Module or RRH is transmitting RF carrier signals for two or more RATs at the

same frequency band. The RF Sharing concept simplifies the antenna system

complexity, and provides the operators with future-proof BTS site evolution.

Figure 4 GSM-LTE RF sharing architecture overview

NetAct

GSM management LTE management

iOMS

Q3/XML

BTS O&M

S1/IPFlexi BSC

OMU

Abis

TDM/IP

BCF eNB

RFM RFM RFM

Flexi Multiradio

BTS GSM

Flexi Multiradio

BTS LTE

RP3-01RP3-01

RP3-01

NWI3

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Figure 5 WCDMA-GSM RF sharing architecture overview

NetAct

GSM management WCDMA

management

OMS

Q3/XMLBTS O&M

Flexi BSC

OMU

Abis

TDM/IP

BCF

RFM RFM RFM

Flexi Multiradio

BTS GSM

Flexi Multiradio

BTS WCDMA

RP3-01RP3-01

RP3-01

NWI3

RNC

Iub/BTS O&M

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Figure 6 WCDMA-LTE RF sharing architecture overview

NetAct

WCDMAmanagement

OMS

BTS O&M

Flexi Multiradio

BTS WCDMA

RP3-01

RP3-01

NWI3

RNC

Iub/BTS O&M

LTE management

iOMS

BTS O&M

S1/IP

eNB

Flexi Multiradio

BTS LTE

RP3-01

NWI3

RFMRFM

For more information, see:

RF Sharing Operability

Configuring and Upgrading GSM-LTE RF Sharing

Creating RF Sharing LTE-GSM Configurations

Configuring WCDMA-GSM RF Sharing

Creating RF Sharing WCDMA-GSM Configurations

Configuring WCDMA-LTE RF Sharing Creating RF Sharing WCDMA-LTE Configurations

Flexi Multiradio BTS RF Sharing Supported Configurations (Excel)

8.2 Transport backhaul sharing

Transport backhaul sharing provides the possibility for a Single RAN site to be connected

to the backhaul network with just one physical Ethernet connection.

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Figure 7 Transport sharing in multiradio BTS site

RNC BSC

SAE-GW MME

SystemModule

LTES1/X2

IP

SystemModule

WCDMAIub

IP

SystemModuleGSM

PacketAbis

IP

Multiradio BTS site

Ethernet

S1/X2 Iub Packet

Abis

IP

Ethernet

IP / Ethernet

The BTS site backhaul traffic can be aggregated on one integrated IP/Ethernet interface

by utilizing integrated QoS aware Ethernet switching. Synchronization Hub feature can

be used for reference clock distribution on the BTS site.

QoS Aware Ethernet Switching

QoS Aware Ethernet Switching allows multiple Ethernet interfaces in the BTS to be

connected through the integrated Ethernet switch. One of the interfaces is used for the

backhaul connection, while others might be used to connect other BTSs (at the same or

another site). It is also possible to daisy chain several network devices.

The Ethernet switch is VLAN- and QoS-aware. The egress traffic of the switch can beshaped to meet the bandwidth limitations of the backhaul network. Additionally, a policy

can be applied to the ingress traffic to protect the BTS from the interface overload.

g Ethernet switching is required at the BTS where the layer 2 trafficaggregation/daisy chain is to be implemented.

Synchronization Hub

Each System Module can act as a synchronization hub for other near-located System

Modules. For example, it can output 2.048 MHz SynchOut based on any available

synchronization source. If PDH interfaces are available in the System Module, then they

can also be used for synchronization distribution to other devices.

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If the BTS loses all sync sources, it switches to hold-over mode. Then, the BTS Oven

Controlled Crystal Oscillator (OCXO) keeps running with the last known control value,

and still provides the sync output.

System Module can use the following synchronization methods:

the TDM-based network interface

the packet network via:

Timing over Packet

Synchronous Ethernet

the 2.048 MHz signal

another Flexi BTS or a legacy BTS

the Global Positioning System (GPS)

the Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS)

For more detailed information on the System Module, see Flexi Multiradio 10 Base

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9 Baseband capacity

Baseband capacity by SW license

Future-proof Flexi Multiradio System Module capacity is designed to support flexible and

cost-optimized site capacity evolution. The highest capacity Flexi System Module is

dimensioned to provide a hardware baseband capacity, for example, for up to three 20

MHz LTE cells with 2x2 MIMO (FSMF).

Baseband capacity of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station can be optimized depending on

the BTS configuration and required traffic capacity of the BTS site. More baseband

capacity can be allocated remotely from NetAct by sending a Baseband SW License to

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station. Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station baseband capacity can

be optimized in steps of Mbit/s without a site visit.

Future capacity evolution

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station is future-proof designed to support future capacity

demand. The Flexi BTS architecture supports baseband pooling of two System Modules,

making it possible to build high capacity sites. Flexi Multiradio System Module provides

space for up to two baseband extension sub-modules that triples the capacity of the Flexi

Multiradio System Module.

SRIO and OBSAI RP3-01 interfaces provide connectivity for baseband capacity and/or

technology extension. Baseband extension and related interface utilization depends on

the radio access technology and the use case (a pure new Flexi Multiradio System

Module case or an existing Flexi System Module case).

Table 2: Maximum capacity of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station shows radio access

technologyspecific capacity details.

Table 2 Maximum capacity of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station

RAT FSMF FSIH

GSM/EDGE 36 transceivers (FSMF) N/A

WCDMA 2.27 Gbps downlink and 417 Mbps uplink (twoFSMFs each with two FBBAs)

N/A

LTE 900 Mbps downlink and 300 Mbps uplink (FSMFwith one FBBA/FBBC)

TD-LTE only:

3 cells @ 20MHz 8TX and

8RX or3 cells @ 20MHz 4TX and 4RX or

4 cells @ 20MHz with 2TXand 2RX

For information on licensing, see Commissioning Flexi Multiradio BTS [technology].

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10 Management and software

10.1 Local management

The BTS Site Manager software is used to manage Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station

commissioning, supervision, maintenance, and testing, as well as transmission

configuration.

Figure 8 BTS Site Manager main window

The site manager software package includes the following:

Flexi Multiradio BTS Manager, including antenna line and antenna equipment control

and management;

FlexiTransport Manager, for transmission management;

Site Support Manager, for power and battery backup system.

These managers are integrated so that the physical interface (cable and connectors) is

the same in all three cases, however, three different applications run on the PC. The PC

is connected to the BTS through an Ethernet connection.

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BTS Site Manager runs in the following environments:

Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 (32/64 bits)

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2008

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 ES GNOME desktop

10.2 Remote management

NSN provides an industry-unique NetActTM Network Management System (NMS)

platform that fully integrates with GSM, WCDMA, LTE, and transmission networks. One

graphical user interface covers the entire network - radio, core, and mobile backhaul.

Personnel trained to operate NetActTM can manage the network with small effort.

Operators who already have NetActTM can include LTE in the same NMS and thus fully

capitalize on their investment in the state-of-the-art NMS.

Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS, like the entire RAN, can be managed through NetActTM. The

advanced monitoring functions of NetActTM make it possible to minimize management

tasks that need to be carried out on the site. NetActTM incorporates a full range of

functions, from fault, performance, and configuration management to transmission,

trouble, and security management. The BTS site power and backup system can also be

monitored.

NSN also provides other higher level service management products, such as Service

Quality Manager, Serve atOnce Activation Manager, iSON Manager and Operations on

Demand.

For more information, see NetActTM documentation available in NSN Online Services

(NOLS), Product Information Center (PIC).

10.2.1 Remote User Event Log Management

Remote User Event Log Management (RUEM) is a feature that allows a network

management system (NMS) to trace operations done in network elements (NEs) by

different users. This functionality is sometimes called Audit Trail. User access and

operations might be successful or fail. In both cases this is logged.

Figure 9 Audit trail

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With RUEM, operations are logged on Flexi Baseband Controller (FCT) and sent to

NetActTMwithin one single RUEM log file.

NWI3 logged operations:

Login attempts (successful and unsuccessful)

Logout

Configuration changes (on fragment level)

Local account updates

HTTP logged operations:

Reboot operations

Reset to factory default operation

XoH logged operations:

SW Management (SW update Request and SW interrupt)

Object Configuration Management (for example ResetRequest)

Licence Update/Deletion Request

Alarm Management and Diagnostics (for example Change Direct Access Status)

Test Management (for example Test Dedicated State Request)

User Management (for example Login and Modify User Request)

Commissioning (for example Parse Commissioning Data Request)

Clock Operation Request

10.2.1.1 RUEM concept - how does it work?

RUEM correlates every management operation with each user:

NWI3 and XOH management operations implement session concept

(username/password)

HTTP operations which are logged are operations that require username/password

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Notification - Watermark

Operations that are logged by RUEM are stored in FCT in a ring buffer (internally). This

buffer is filled up for each logged operation.

As soon as a critical value (that is watermark, ~70% of total buffer size) is reached, FCT

will send a notification to NetActTM(mediated by OMS in Flexi).

The RUEM upload mechanism

1. Triggered by NetActTM

2. Triggered by Network element (FCT) - if the Watermark level is reached

After a successful reading of the logfile by the NMS, the read logfile is deleted from the

BTS to free memory space for next log entries. Log files in the BTS are kept in non-

volatile memory, and thus data is not lost upon power breaks.

Exception:In case NetActTM still does not upload the RUEM log file, the buffer might fill

up to its maximum size and even exceed this. In the latter situation the buffer has an

overflow and some old information gets lost permanently. It is not recoverable. This

special event is called a wrapped-over event. This should be logged in RUEM log file.

10.3 Configuration management

Once the BTS is in normal operation, a polling process is used to check possible

changes in the BTS configuration. When modules are added to or removed from the

BTS, the information in the hardware database changes.

10.4 Software updates

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station can store two software packages in its memory. The

software can be loaded either locally, with the BTS Site Manager software, or remotely

from NetActTM. Site visits are unnecessary for routine operation and maintenance (O&M)

tasks.

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Typically, local software download is done only when the NetAct TM connection is missing,

for example, during the commissioning process. Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station

software can be downloaded as a background operation without interrupting the BTS

operation. The new software can be activated at any time. Reboot is required in order toput the software into use.

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station only uses downloadable software. All software can be

downloaded and updated from NetActTM. This procedure is centralized, meaning that

several BTSs can be upgraded with the new software either simultaneously or one by

one.

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station keeps the current and previous software packages in its

flash memory. Either of these software versions can be activated at any time. A reboot is

required in order to put the software into use. Updated software (current and previous) in

the BTS can be seen through BTS Site Manager/NetActTM.

The RF Module and RRH SW is updated automatically during Flexi Multiradio 10 Base

Station SW update.

10.5 External alarms and controls

BTS inputs and outputs can be configured and tested locally at the BTS site with Flexi

Multiradio BTS Site Manager software. Six user-defined external inputs and six user-

controlled inputs/outputs are available and can be freely configured to support various

observation or control needs at the BTS site.

In normal operation, the external alarms and control outputs of the BTS are managed

from NetAct

TM

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11 Modules

11.1 System Module

Flexi Multiradio System Module is fully OBSAI-compatible and has all the control and

baseband functions for the supported radio access technologies.

System Module can be used in stack, pole, and wall installations, indoors or outdoors.

The architecture of Flexi Multiradio System Module enables utilization of several System

Module and sub-module variants. The System Module consists of a casing with the

following baseband modules: a core module and up to two optional capacity extension

sub-modules. Additionally, some variants can be enhanced with optional power

distribution and transmission sub-modules.

The following Flexi Multiradio System Modules are available:

FSMF - high capacity GSM/WCDMA/LTE System Module (indoor/outdoor)

FSIH - high capacity TD-LTE System Module (indoor)

For more detailed information on the System Module, see Flexi Multiradio 10 Base

Station System Module Description.

11.2 RF Module

There are different types of RF Modules available. RF Modules can be used in stack,pole, and wall installations, indoors or outdoors. They can be easily installed outdoors

close to antennas.

RF Module can support up to three sectors with the following features:

high output power at antenna connectors: 3TX 3x60 W, 3TX 3x80 W, 6TX 6x40 W,6TX 6x60 W

six linear power amplifiers

six RF filters for TX/RX

two-way RX diversity

wide bandwidth support:

up to six GSM carriers with 400 kHz minimum carrier separation up to four WCDMA carriers with 3.8 MHz minimum carrier separation

LTE signal with 1.4 MHz, 3 MHz, 5 MHz, 10 MHz, 15 MHz, and 20 MHz carrierbandwidth

Multi RAT operation with combination of GSM, WCDMA, and LTE

48 V DC power input

efficient fans

several OBSAI links, each supporting either 32 "slots" (3Gbps) or 64 "slots" (6Gbps)

low total wind load and weight

Note that some variants might not be available in all releases. For more detailed

information on the RF Modules, see Flexi Multiradio BTS Radio Module and RemoteRadio Head Description.

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11.3 Remote Radio Head

There are different types of Remote Radio Heads available (1TX/2RX, 2TX/2RX).

Remote Radio Heads are mainly used in outdoor pole installations where support for one

sector is needed.

The Remote Radio Head (RRH) can support one sector with the following integrated

features:

high output power at antenna connectors

two linear power amplifiers

two RF filters for TX/RX

two-way RX diversity

wide bandwidth support (up to 35 MHz depending on 3GPP band RF variant)

a 48 V DC input power supply

no fans

two OBSAI optical interfaces

For more detailed information on a particular Remote Radio Head, see Flexi Multiradio

BTS Radio Module and Remote Radio Head Description.

11.4 Active Antenna

Flexi Multiradio Active Antenna is an alternative to RF Modules/Remote Radio Heads. It

can also be used in combination with the traditional Flexi RF units. The radio frequencyelements of the BTS are integrated into the antenna.

Flexi Multiradio Active Antenna increases site capacity and coverage with features such

as vertical beamforming, 2x2 Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) and independent TX

and RX electrical tilting per frequency or RAT.

For more information on Active Antenna, see Flexi Multiradio Antenna System Product

Description.

w NOTICE: See roadmaps for Active Antenna availability.

11.5 Optional items

Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS Outdoor Capacity Extension Sub-Module(FBBA)

Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS Outdoor Capacity Extension Sub-Module (FBBA) provides

additional capacity to the BTS. One FBBA brings additional 576 CEs for WCDMA. HSPA

performance is 756 Mbps for downlink and 157 Mbps for uplink. When dedicated for LTE

(FDD or TDD), it supports capacity of 3x20 MHz (or 6x10 MHz) with MIMO enabling 450

Mbps downlink and 150 Mbps uplink data speeds.

Up to two FBBAs are supported per one Flexi Multiradio System Module.

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Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS Outdoor Capacity Extension Sub-Module(FBBC)

FBBC is a high capacity extension sub-module for Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS (FSMF). It

increases both baseband capacity and RF connectivity of Flexi Multiradio 10 BTSSystem Module. BTS equipped with two FBBC sub-modules provides up to twelve

optical RP3-01 6 Gbit/s connections towards RF units.

FBBC provides the same baseband capacity as FBBA. Up to two FBBCs are supported

per one Flexi Multiradio System Module.

Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS Indoor Capacity Extension Sub-Module(FBIH)

FBIH is a high capacity extension sub-module for Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS (indoor). It

increases both baseband capacity and RF connectivity of Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS

System Module. It supports capacity of 3x20 MHz 8T8R with beamforming.

Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS Transmission Sub-Module (FTIF)

Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS Transmission Sub-Module (FTIF) has eight E1/T1/JT1 interfaces

and two Gigabit Ethernet Combo ports. Internal connections between the core module

and FTIF go through an internal connector.

FlexiPacket FirstMile 200i (FPFM200i)

FPFM200i is an NSN FlexiPacket Microwave Radio indoor unit that is designed to fit the

transport slot of Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station System Module. The mechanical

integration includes powering of the FPFM200i. The FPFM200i provides support in the

Ethernet uplink and downlink traffic. It provides advanced Ethernet processing features,as well as maximum flexibility to support TDM traffic via circuit emulation.

The FPFM200i can be connected to Microwave Radio Outdoor units via a single

Ethernet cable, using a copper Ethernet port with power feeding support. Alternatively,

two cables can be used, in which case one of them is a separate power supply cable.

The FPFM200i can be configured, monitored, and administered by a web-based Local

Craft Terminal (WebLCT) or NetViewer management tool. That can be done locally or

remotely, via Data Communication Network (DCN).

For more information, see FlexiPacket FirstMile 200i documentation.

Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS Power Distribution Sub-Module (FPFD)The optional integrated outdoor Flexi Power Distribution Sub-Module (FPFD) is a size-

optimized power distribution unit that has basic overvoltage protection (type approval

level with 2 kV/1 kV). It is designed to be used for stacked configurations, but it can also

be used for distributed BTS configurations in the same way as the existing Flexi BTS

integrated power distribution sub-module with an optional FSEC or FSES.

It is installed inside an outdoor 3U casing, and internal connections between the core

module and FPFD go through an internal connector. The FPFD provides four external 48

V DC outputs for Flexi Modules (RF Module, RRH, and extension System Module) or

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Flexi Power Distribution Module (FPFC)

The optional Flexi Power Distribution Module (FPFC) is a stand-alone, general-purpose

outdoor PDU module with Class II overvoltage protection with a 15 kA protection level. It

feeds 48 V DC power to distributed Flexi RF Modules or Remote Radio Heads withoutan external protection unit (FSEC or FSES) when the FPFC is installed close to an RF

Module (maximum 4 m away). It is a stand-alone external 19-inch wide 2U high outdoor

module.

The FPFC provides six outputs for Flexi Modules (RF Modules, RRHs, and extension

System Module) or any standard -48 V DC device at the site. It can also be used, for

example, up in the tower to divide one main DC line to several RFM/RRHs. It has one

external alarm to indicate OVP condition.

Flexi Power Module (FPMA)

Flexi Power Module (FPMA) includes an AC connection box, DC cable set, and a

support frame for the actual power sub-modules (FPAA and FPBA/B).

Flexi Power AC/DC Sub-Module (FPAA)

The main function of Flexi Power AC/DC Sub-Module (FPAA) is to provide the BTS

modules with 48 V DC power from an AC supply. The FPMA can house up to four

AC/DC rectifiers, each of them having an output power of 1 kW 48 V DC.

Flexi Power Battery Sub-Module (FPBA/B)

Flexi Power Battery Sub-Module (FPBA/B) is a separate optional sub-module used

together with the AC/DC Module (FPAA). The FPMA can house up to three battery sub-

modules.

When the AC power mains is down on a Flexi BTS site, battery backup time is up to 30

minutes for a typical 1+1+1 configuration when three new FPBA/Bs are in use.

Flexi Power DC/DC Module 24V (FPDA)

The function of Flexi Power DC/DC Module 24 V (FPDA) is to generate BTS internal 48

V DC power from an external 24 V DC supply. The FPDA is a stand-alone 2 kW DC/DC

converter with 2U height.

Flexi Power Rectifier (FPRx)

Flexi Power Rectifier (FPRx) is a modular 6 kW output power AC rectifier package made

up of three individual 2 kW AC/DC power modules operating in a parallel modeconfiguration. The FPRx outputs a positive earthed 54 V DC (V48N) as a respective

BTS operational supply voltage rail and for site battery charging. It supports Flexi BTS

Multiradio configurations (indoor and outdoor cabinets, and stack, pole and wall

configurations).

Flexi Cabinet for Outdoor (FCOA)

Flexi Cabinet for Outdoor (FCOA) is an optional sales item for new sites where a cabinet

is needed. The multipurpose cabinet includes a lock and a door alarm switch that is

connected to the System Module EAC connector. The outdoor cabinet can also be used

in indoor locations where a locked cabinet for the BTS and other site equipment is

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The optional outdoor cabinet can include the following optional items:

Outdoor Site Support Module (FCSA)


Air filter (FCFA)

Fire detector (FCDA)

EAC IP55 connection box (FSEB)

OVP IP55 connection box (FSEC)

OVP IP65 connection box (FSES)

w NOTICE: FSEC is not supported in TD-LTE.

Flexi Cabinet for Indoor (FCIA)

Flexi Cabinet for Indoor (FCIA) is an optional sales item for new indoor sites where a

cabinet is needed.

The optional indoor cabinet can include the following optional items:


Fire detector (FCDA)

EAC IP55 connection box (FSEB)

OVP IP55 connection box (FSEC)

OVP IP65 connection box (FSES)

w NOTICE: FSEC is not supported in TD-LTE.

Flexi Mounting Shield (FMSA/FMSB)

Flexi Mounting Shield is a cabinet solution for the Flexi BTS. The FMSA provides IP65

weather protection for two 3U modules and the FMSB for six 3U modules. Flexi

Mounting Kit for Floor, Wall and Pole (FMFA).

An optional plinth is used to fix Flexi modules to floor, wall, or pole.

Flexi Cabinet Outdoor Small (FCOS)

Flexi Cabinet Outdoor Small (FCOS) is an IP55-rated outdoor cabinet that provides

space of 8U for installing IP20-rated units. The following are installation options for Flexi

Cabinet Outdoor Small (FCOS):

Stand-alone floor installation

On top of a Flexi BTS module stack

Wall installation

Pole installation

Inside Flexi Cabinet for Outdoor (FCOA)

19-inch rack installation

Flexi Mounting Kit for Floor, Wall and Pole (FMFA)

Flexi Mounting Kit for Floor, Wall and Pole (FMFA) is an optional item that is used for

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Flexi System External Alarm (FSEB)

Flexi System External Alarm (FSEB) is used as an external alarm control (EAC). In

indoor or stacked applications without a cabinet, the enclosure is attached in the

proximity of the modules, for example, on a wall. In outdoor applications, it is installed onthe outdoor cabinet roof.

The FSEB enclosure provides an IP55 weather-protected space for external alarms and

controls. Furthermore, it provides power for the fire detector (FCDA).

Flexi System External OVP (FSEC/FSES)

Flexi System External OVP (FSEC/FSES) protects Flexi Multiradio modules against

surge pulse(s) in power feeding lines. It is also used for altering the DC cable diameter.

11.6 External interfacesFor full description of the System Module interfaces, see System Module interfaces in

Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station System Module Description.

For full description of the RF Module/RRH interfaces, see RF Module interfacesand

Remote Radio Head interfaces in Flexi Multiradio BTS Radio Module and Remote Radio

Head Description.

For full description of the transmission interfaces, see Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station

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12 Appendix Flexi abbreviations

The naming of the Flexi BTS family has the following format - Fxxx. Table 3: Flexi BTS

naming convention shows the explanation of the format.

g Table 3: Flexi BTS naming conventionmight not list all the possiblevariants/items. Additionally, some items might not be available in certain

releases.

Table 3 Flexi BTS naming convention

Letter

Description

First letter

F _ _ _

Flexi family

Second letter

_ A _ _

Antenna Equipment and Same Band Combiner

The general naming is FAxy, wherexindicates:

A- 400 MHz

B- 700 MHz upper

C- 850 MHz

D- 900 MHz

E- 1800 MHz and 1700 MHz

F- 1900 MHz

G- 2100 MHz

H- 2600 MHz

J- 2000 MHz

_ B _ _ Baseband Extension Modules

_ C _ _ Cabinet and Cabinet Accessories

The general naming is FCxy, wherexindicates:

I- indoor version

O- outdoor version

_ C _ _ Repeater Interface Modules

_ D _ _ Diplexers

_ L _ _ Low-noise Mast Head Amplifiers

_ M _ _ Mounting Kits

_ O _ _ Optical distribution unit

_ P _ _ Power supply modules and sub-modules or installation kits

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Table 3 Flexi BTS naming convention (Cont.)

Letter

Description

_ H _ _

_ R _ _

_ X _ _

_ Z _ _

Radio Modules/Remote Radio Heads

The general naming is:

FHx_- Flexi Remote Radio Head

FRx_- Flexi RF Module

FXx_- Flexi RF Multiradio

FZx_ - Flexi TD-LTE RF Module

Wherexindicates:

A- 400 MHz

B- 700 MHz upper

C- 850 MHz

D- 900 MHz

E- 1800 MHz and 1700 MHz

F- 1900 MHz

G- 2100 MHz

H- 2600 MHz

I- 1700 Mhz and 2100 MHz

J- 2000 MHz

K- 1500 MHz

L- 700 MHz lower M- 800 MHz EU

N- 2300 MHz

_ S _ _ System Modules

The general naming of the System Modules is FSxy, wherexindicates:

I- indoor version

M- outdoor version

yindicates:

B, C, D, E- Flexi Multiradio BTS

F, H- Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS

Flexi System External Alarm, Flexi System External OVP

The general naming of the modules is FSEx, wherexindicates:

B- Flexi System External Alarm

C,S- Flexi System External OVP

_ T _ _

_ I _ _

Transport modules, sub-modules and cables.

The general naming of the transport modules is Fxyz, where:

xindicates either outdoor (T) or indoor (I) version of the Flexi Multiradio System Module.

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Table 3 Flexi BTS naming convention (Cont.)

Letter

Description

yindicates the module and interface type, for example:

P- PDH module with 8 E1/T1/J1 interfaces.

I- Hybrid module with PDH symmetrical and Ethernet interfaces.

J- Hybrid module with PDH asymmetrical and Ethernet interfaces.

O- Optical interface module with STM1/OC3 interface.

F- MWR IDU module with FlexBus interfaces.

zindicates the module version:

A, B, C - Flexi Multiradio BTS transport sub-modules.

F, G - Flexi Multiradio 10 BTS transport sub-modules.

_ Y _ _ Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver

Flexi GPS Surge Protection Kit

Third letter

_ _ x _

Application, usage, or frequency band (for example, RF Module, RRH, AAS, Mast Head Amplifiers).

Fourth letter

_ _ _ x

Indicates the version -Ais the first one, B, C... - the next ones.

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13 Appendix Flexi BTS hardware releases

Table 4 Flexi Multiradio BTS System Module hardware product generations

Modulevariant

Release 1HW

Release 2HW

Release 3HW

WCDMArelease

LTErelease

GSMrelease

FSMB x - - RAS06 N/A N/A

FSMC - x - RU20 on

top

N/A N/A

FSMD - x - RU10 RL30 N/A

FSME - x - RU10 RL10 N/A

FSMF - - x RU30 ontop (WN7.0

3.0)

RU40 on

top (WN8.0

2.0)

RL25

RL40

RG30 EP1

FSIH - - x N/A RL45 N/A

Table 5 Flexi Multiradio BTS RF Module hardware product generations

Modulevariant

Abbreviation

Release 1HW

Release 2HW

Release 3HW

WCDMArelease

LTErelease

GSMrelease

Flexi RF

Module

850 Dual

50 W

FRCA x - - RAS5.1 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module

850

Single 50

W

FRCB x - - RAS5.1 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module900 Dual

50 W

FRDA x - - RAS5.1 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module

900

Single 50

W

FRDB x - - RAS5.1 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module

1900 Dual

50 W

FRFA x - - RAS5.1 N/A N/A

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Table 5 Flexi Multiradio BTS RF Module hardware product generations (Cont.)

Modulevariant

Abbreviation

Release 1HW

Release 2HW

Release 3HW

WCDMArelease

LTErelease

GSMrelease

Flexi RF

Module

1900

Single 50

W

FRFB x - - RAS5.1 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module

2100 Dual

50 W

FRGC x - - RAS05 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module2100

Single 50

W

FRGD x - - RAS05 N/A N/A

Flexi

Compact

RF

Module

2.1 Single

40 W

FRGI x - - RAS5.1 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module2100 Dual

50 W

FRGJ x - - RAS06 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module

2100

Single 50

W

FRGK x - - RAS06 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module

2100 Dual

50 W

FRGL x - - RAS06 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module

2100

Single 50

W

FRGM x - - RAS06 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module

1.7/2.1

Dual 50 W

FRIA x - - RAS05 N/A N/A

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Modulevariant

Abbreviation

Release 1HW

Release 2HW

Release 3HW

WCDMArelease

LTErelease

GSMrelease

Flexi RF

Module

1.7/2.1

Single 50

W

FRIB x - - RAS05 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module

2000 Dual

50 W

FRJA x - - RAS06 N/A N/A

Flexi RF

Module2000

Single 50

W

FRJB x - - RAS06 N/A N/A

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

2100

FRGF - x - RU10 N/A N/A

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

2100

FRGP - x - RU20 on

top

RL20 N/A

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

1.7/2.1

FRIE - x - RU20 on

top

RL10 N/A

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

1500

FRKA - x - RU20 N/A N/A

Flexi 3-

sector RFModule

850

FXCA - x - RU20 on

top

RL20 RG10

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

850

FXCB - - x RU30 EP2 RL60 RG30

Flexi 3-sector RFModule840

FXCE - - x N/A RL70 N/A


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Modulevariant

Abbreviation

Release 1HW

Release 2HW

Release 3HW

WCDMArelease

LTErelease

GSMrelease

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

900

FXDA - x - RU20 on

top

RL50 RG10

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

900

FXDB - x - RU30 EP2 RL50 RG20EP2

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module900

FXDJ - x - RU20 on

top

N/A RG10

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

1800

FXEA - x - RU40 RL20 RG10

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

1800

FXEB - x - RU40 RL40 RG20EP2

Flexi 3-sector RF

Module

1900

FXFA - x - RU20 ontop

RL40 RG10

Flexi 3-sector RFModule1900

FXFB - x - RU30 EP2 RL60 RG20EP1

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

1900

FXFC - - x RU30 EP2 RL60 RG30

Flexi RFModule900-Jtriple

FXJB - x - RU30 EP2 N/A N/A

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

2100

FRGT - - x RU30 EP2 RL50 N/A

Flexi RF

Module

2TX 850

FXCC - x - N/A RL30 N/A


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Modulevariant

Abbreviation

Release 1HW

Release 2HW

Release 3HW

WCDMArelease

LTErelease

GSMrelease

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

2600

FRHA - x - N/A RL10 N/A

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

760

FRBB - x - N/A RL30 N/A

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module800EU

FRMA - x - N/A RL10 N/A

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

800

FRMD - x - N/A RL40 N/A

Flexi 3-

sector RF

Module

2100

FRGS - - x RU30 EP2 RL50 N/A

Flexi RFModule

6TX 2600

FRHC - - x N/A RL50 N/A

Flexi RF

Module

6TX 800

FRMC - - x N/A RL50 N/A

Flexi RF

Module

6TX 700

FRPA - - x N/A RL50 N/A

Flexi RF

Module6TX 700

FRPB - - x N/A RL50 N/A

Flexi RF

Module

6TX 2600

FRHF - - x N/A RL50 N/A

Flexi RF

Module 6

x 10 W

2300

FZNC - - x N/A RL25 N/A


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Modulevariant

Abbreviation

Release 1HW

Release 2HW

Release 3HW

WCDMArelease

LTErelease

GSMrelease

Flexi RF

Module 8

x 10 W

2600

FZHA - - x N/A RL25 N/A

Flexi RFModule 6x 60 W1800

FXED - - x N/A RL70 N/A

Table 6 Flexi Multiradio BTS Remote Radio Head hardware product generations

Module

variant

Abbrevi

ation

Release

1 HW

Release

2 HW

Release

3 HW

Release

4 HW

WCDMA

release

LTE

release

GSM

release

Flexi

RRH

2TX 850

FHCD - x - - RU50 N/A N/A

Flexi

RRH

2TX 900

FHDA - x - - RU30

EP1

RL70 RG10

Flexi

RRH

2TX 900

FHDB - x - - RU40 RL40 RG30

Flexi

RRH

2100

Single

70W

FRGG x - - - RU20 on

top

N/A N/A

Flexi

RRH

2TX

2100

FRGQ - x - - RU20 on

top

RL30 N/A

Flexi

RRH2TX

1900

FHFA - x - - RU50 N/A N/A

Flexi

RRH

4TX

1.7/2.1

FRIG - x - - N/A RL40 N/A

Flexi

RRH

2TX 850

FHCA - x - - N/A RL30 N/A


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Table 6 Flexi Multiradio BTS Remote Radio Head hardware product generations(Cont.)

Modulevariant

Abbreviation

Release1 HW

Release2 HW

Release3 HW

Release4 HW

WCDMArelease

LTErelease

GSMrelease

Flexi

RRH

2TX

2600

FRHB - x - - N/A RL30 N/A

Flexi

RRH

2TX

1800

FHEA - x - - RU40 RL20 RG10

Flexi

RRH2TX 730

FRLB - x - - N/A RL20 N/A

Flexi

RRH

2TX

800EU

FRMB - x - - N/A RL10 N/A

FlexiRRH2TX2100

FHGA - x - - N/A RL70 N/A

Flexi

RRH4TX2100

FHGB - x - - N/A RL70 N/A

FlexiRRH2TX1800

FHEF - x - - N/A RL70 N/A

Flexi

RRH

2TX

1800

FHEB - - x - N/A RL50 RG30

Flexi

RRH1800

FHEC - - x - N/A RL60 N/A

Flexi

RRH

4TX

2600

FRHE - - x - N/A RL50 N/A

Flexi

RRH

4TX

2600

FRHD - - x - N/A RL50 N/A


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Table 6 Flexi Multiradio BTS Remote Radio Head hardware product generations(Cont.)

Modulevariant

Abbreviation

Release1 HW

Release2 HW

Release3 HW

Release4 HW

WCDMArelease

LTErelease

GSMrelease

FlexiRRH2TX 700

FRPK - - x - N/A RL60 N/A

FlexiRRH8TX2600BD41

FZHJ - - x - N/A RL45 N/A

Flexi

RRH

4TX

2300

FZNI - - x - N/A RL25 N/A

FlexiRRH2TX2100

FRGY - - - x RU50 N/A N/A

FlexiRRH4TX1900

FHFB - - - x N/A RL70 N/A


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