HUAWEI BSC6900 UMTS V900R017C10

Quick Installation Guide

Issue: 01
Date: 2015-03-25

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Installation Procedure

Start

For details, see N68E-22 Cabinet Installation

Guide.

Install the cabinet.

Install power cables and

PGND cables.

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Check and install SFP+ high speed cables.

Check and set the DIP

switches of the subracks.

Check and install Y-shaped clock cables.

Install BITS clock cables.

Conduct the power-on
check on the cabinet.
Install GPS clock input cables and GPS jumpers.

Install the OMU board.

Install Ethernet cables for the OMU board.

(Optional) Install the SAU

board.

(Optional) Install Ethernet cables for the SAU board.

Install signal cables.

Install Ethernet cables for the FG2a/FG2c board.

Install E1/T1 cables.

Check the hardware
installation.
Install optical cables and the optical splitter/
combiner.
End
(Optional) Install RS485 communication cables.

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1 Installing Power Cables and PGND Cables

Introduction to Power Cables and PGND Cables

You need to make the terminals of the external power cables and PGND cables on site.
Upon delivery, the terminals of the inter-cabinet PGND cables are made and have been
installed on one end.

Name
External -48

Type of Connectors

Position of Connectors at

at Both Ends

Both Ends

OT terminal

-48 V DC input terminal of

the power distribution box
(PDB) of the cabinet

OT terminal

-48 V DC output terminal of

V DC power
cable

Quantity
4 per cabinet

the PDF

External RTN

OT terminal

power cable

RTN input terminal of the

4 per cabinet

PDB of the cabinet

OT terminal

RTN output terminal of the

PDF

External

OT terminal

PGND cable

Inter-cabinet

Ground bolt at the rear of

1 per cabinet

cabinet top

OT terminal

PDF ground point

OT terminal

Ground point of the

PGND cable

mounting bar of the cabinet

OT terminal

Ground point of the

mounting bar of the cabinet

3 every two
adjacent
cabinets

Appearance

1 Installing Power Cables and PGND Cables

Installing Power Cables and PGND Cables (Overhead Cabling)

When installing the cables, set the power distribution switches for the PDF and PDB output
terminals to "OFF".

Attach temporary labels to the cable at both ends.

Crimp the power cable terminals and PGND cable terminals on the cabinet side.
Use diagonal pliers to cut the rectangular cover plate at the top of the N68E cabinet, and then
route the power cables into the cabinet.

Connect the power cables on the

cabinet side.

If an OT terminal is used, connect the terminal

to the bolt above in the red frame. If a 2-hole
terminal is used, connect the terminal to both
bolts.
Cut the plastic
cover plate.

Connect the PGND cables on the

cabinet side.
Connect the power cables and
PGND cables on the PDF side.

1 Installing Power Cables and PGND Cables

Installing Power Cables and PGND Cables (Underfloor Cabling)

When installing the cables, set the power distribution switches for the PDF and PDB output
terminals to "OFF".

Attach temporary labels to the cable at both ends.

Crimp the power cable terminals and PGND cable terminals on the cabinet side.
Tie a lifting sling to the power cables and PGND
cables to lift them up to the top of the cabinet along
the middle column in the cabinet.

Use diagonal pliers to cut the rectangular cover

plate at the top of the N68E-22 cabinet, and then
route the power cables into the cabinet.

Connect the power cables on the cabinet side.

Connect the PGND cables on the cabinet side.
Connect the power cables and PGND cables
on the PDF side.

Cut the plastic

cover plate.

1 Installing Power Cables and PGND Cables

Installing PGND Cables on Adjacent Cabinets

When installing the cables, set the power distribution switches for the PDF and PDB output
terminals to "OFF".

Ensure that three PGND cables are present on the mounting bar at the back of the adjacent
cabinets and one end of these cables is pre-installed.
Interconnect the three PGND cables at the upper, middle, and lower parts of the mounting
bar at the back of the adjacent cabinets.

2 Checking and Setting the DIP Switches on the Subracks

1. Appearance of the DIP switches and meanings of DIP bits

DIP switch
DIP switch

Rear view of
the subrack

The DIP bits are numbered in ascending order from bit 1 to bit 8. 0 indicates that a DIP
switch is on, and 1 indicates that a DIP switch is off.

DIP Bit

Description

1 to 5

Subrack numbers

Parity check bit (odd)

Reserved bit, not defined, normally set to 0 (ON)

Startup type of the subrack, generally set to OFF

2 Checking and Setting the DIP Switches on the Subracks

2. Setting the DIP Switches of the Subracks
The DIP switch uses odd parity check. Therefore, the number of 1s in the eight bits must be
an odd number. The detailed procedure is as follows:
(1) Set the DIP bits 1 through 5.
(2) Set bit 7 to 0.
(3) Retain the value of bit 8. Count the number of 1s. If the number is even, set bit 6 to 1. If
the number is odd, set bit 6 to 0.

The following table lists the settings of the DIP switches when the subracks are numbered
from 0 to 3 and bit 8 is set to "OFF".

Bit

Subrack
Number
1

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

ON

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

ON

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

OFF

OFF

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

OFF

3 Conducting the Power-on Check on the Cabinet

Set the PDF switches that correspond to the cabinet and all the switches of the PDB to
"OFF".

Front side of the PDB

Set the multimeter to the buzzer scale and ensure that the input and output of the PDB are
not short-circuited. If there are short-circuits, the multimeter beeps.

Back side of the PDB

Set the corresponding switches of the PDF to "ON", and set all the switches
of the PDB to "OFF".

Multimeter

Set the multimeter to the voltage scale, and ensure that the voltage on the input terminals of
the PDB is normal.

Back side of the PDB

Normal voltage range: -40 V to -57 V

The PDB performs self-check and registration immediately after it is powered on. (Both
the RUN and ALM indicators are ON and the buzzer beeps.)

3 Conducting the Power-on Check on the Cabinet

Set the switches of the PDF to "ON". Ensure that the output voltage of the PDB and the
input voltage of the subrack are normal. Ensure that the power-on status of the fan boxes in
the subrack and of the boards is normal.

Back side of the PDB

Normal voltage range: -40 V to -57 V

Normal power-on status: The RUN indicator on the board is ON or blinks. The STATUS
indicator on the fan box blinks.

On the PDF side, set all the output switches and PDB switches that correspond to the
cabinet to "OFF".

4 Installing the OMU Board

Wear an ESD wrist strap or a pair of gloves before installing the board.
One OMUc board occupies one slot. The active and standby OMUc boards must be
installed in slots 0 to 3, slots 20 to 23, or slots 24 to 27 in the MPS. Slots 24 and 25 are
recommended.

The OMUc is used as an example.

Press the locking buttons on the front panel.

Turn the ejector levers outwards.
Insert the board into the subrack along the guide rail.
Turn the two ejector levers inwards, press the screws on the front panel, and rotate them
clockwise.

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5 Installing the SAU Board (Optional)

Wear an ESD wrist strap or a pair of gloves before installing the board.
One SAUc board occupies one slot. It's recommended that the SAUc be installed at the
back of the MPS subrack.

The SAUc is used as an

example.

Press the locking buttons on the front panel.

Turn the ejector levers outwards.
Insert the board into the subrack along the guide rail.
Turn the two ejector levers inwards, press the screws on the front panel, and rotate them
clockwise.

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Introduction to Cables
Type of Connectors
Cable

at Both Ends

Y-shaped clock

RJ45 (double)

cable

BITS clock

RJ45

SCUb

SMB

GCUa/GCGa
GCUb/GCGb

BITS

SMB

GCUa/GCGa

cable (120 ohm)

GPS clock input

GCUa/GCGa
GCUb/GCGb

cable (75 ohm)

BITS clock

Position of Connectors at Both Ends

GCUb/GCGb
/

BITS

SMA

GCGa/GCGb

N female

Male N connector of the GPS

cable
jumper

GPS jumper

N male

Female N connector of the GPS

clock input cable

SFP+ High-

N female

Protect port on the surge protector

SFP+

SCUb boards in different subracks

Speed cable

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Appearance

6 Installing Signal Cables

Introduction to Cables

Name

Shielded

Type of Connectors at

Position of Connectors at Both

Both Ends

Ends

Appearance

RJ45

OMUc/SAUc/FG2a/FG2c

RJ45

LMT/U2000

DB44

AEUa/PEUa

DDF

DB44

AEUa/PEUa

DDF

LC/PC

AOUa/AOUc/GOUa/GOUc/GO

straight-through
network cable

75-ohm E1/T1
cable

120-ohm E1/T1
cable

Single-mode
optical cable

Ue/POUa/POUc/UOIa/UOIc
Based on site

ODF

requirements

Multimode

LC/PC

AOUa/AOUc/GOUa/GOUc/GO
Ue/POUa/POUc/UOIa/UOIc

Based on site

ODF

optical cable

requirements

EMU RS485

RJ45

PDB

DB9 male

EMU

communication
cable

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Introduction to Cables

Name

Single-mode optical

Type of Connectors at

Position of Connectors at

Both Ends

Both Ends

LC/PC

splitter/combiner

Multimode optical

AOUa/UOIa/AOUc/POUc/
UOIc

LC/PC

Optical cables

LC/PC

AOUa/UOIa/AOUc/POUc/

splitter/combiner

UOIc

LC/PC

Optical cables

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Appearance

6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing SFP+ High-Speed Cables Between SCU Boards

Ensure that the SFP+ high-speed cables between SCUb boards in the MPR are correctly installed.
If the 10G LINK indicators on either SCUb board connected by the SFP+ high-speed cables blink, the
cables are securely connected.

1. Between two subracks

The SCUb is used as an
example.

The subracks in the figure are MPSs.

The SFP+ high-speed cables between the SCUb boards are close to the front door of the cabinet. Once
the cables are installed, be careful not to drop them when you open the front door.

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing SFP+ High-Speed Cables Between SCU Boards

2. Among three subracks

The SCUb is used as an
example.

The subracks in the figure are MPSs.

The SFP+ high-speed cables between the SCUb boards are close to the front door of the cabinet. Once the
cables are installed, be careful not to drop them when you open the front door.

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing SFP+ High-Speed Cables Between SCU Boards

3. Among four subracks

The SCUb is used as an
example.

The subracks in the figure are MPSs and EPSs.

The SFP+ high-speed cables between the SCUb boards are close to the front door of the cabinet. Once the
cables are installed, be careful not to drop them when you open the front door.

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Installing SFP+ High-Speed Cables Between SCU Boards

4. Among six subracks (full configuration of MPR/EPR)

The SCUb is used as an
example.

The subracks in the figure are MPSs and EPSs.

The SFP+ high-speed cables between the SCUb boards are close to the front door of the cabinet. Once the
cables are installed, be careful not to drop them when you open the front door.

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing Y-Shaped Clock Cables

The Y-shaped clock cable is classified by length into three types: 2.0 m, 2.5 m, and
9.7 m. The 2.0 m long cable connects adjacent subracks in the same cabinet, the 2.5 m
long cable connects non- adjacent subracks in the same cabinet, and the 9.7 m long
cable connects different cabinets.
Ensure that the Y-shaped clock cable in the MPR is correctly installed.

Insert one end of the cable into CLKIN port of the SCUb.
Insert the other end of the cable into CLKOUT port of the GCUa/GCGa/GCUb/GCGb.
Taking the SCUb and GCUa as an example

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing BITS Clock Signal Cables

There are two types of BITS clock cables: 75-ohm coaxial clock cable and 120-ohm clock
conversion cable. The methods of installing the two types of cables are the same.

Insert one end of the cable into CLKIN 0 or CLKIN 1 port of the GCUa/GCGa/GCUb/GCGb.
Connect the other end of the cable to BITS.
The GCUa is used as an example.

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing GPS Clock Input Cables and GPS Jumpers

Assemble the surge protector and the fastener.

Adjustable Wrench

Install the surge protector assembly on top of the cabinet.

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing GPS Clock Input Cables and GPS Jumpers

Install the female N connector of the jumper into the Protect port of the surge protector.
Attach the female N connector of the cable to the male N connector of the jumper.
Install the SMA connector of the GPS clock input signal cable into the ANT port on the
GCGa/GCGb board.

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing Ethernet Cables for the OMU

Insert one end of the cable into the RJ45 port of the OMUc.
Connect the other end of the cable to the LMT/U2000.
The OMU is used as an
example.
LMT/U2000

LMT/U2000

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Installing Ethernet Cables for the SAU (Optional)

Insert one end of the cable into the RJ45 port of the SAUc.
Connect the other end of the cable to the LMT/U2000.
The SAUc is used as an
example.

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing Ethernet Cables for the FG2a/FG2c

Insert one end of the cable into the RJ45 port of the FG2a/FG2c.
Connect the other end of the cable to the other equipment.

The FG2a is used as an example.

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing E1/T1 Cables

1. Cabling Specifications for E1/T1 Cables

Two cabling modes are available for the E1/T1 cable in the same cabinet but in different subracks:
overhead cabling mode: route the cable from the bottom to the top; underfloor cabling mode: route the
cable from the top to the bottom.
Route the E1/T1 cables in the same subrack but connected to a different board first in the middle slots
and then in the side slots. Cables are routed left for slots 20 to 27 and are routed right for slots 19 to 14.
Route the E1/T1 cables on the same board but connected to different ports from the bottom to the top.

Examples of routing the E1/T1 cables

Bind the E1/T1 cables

on the cable ladder

Route four E1/T1

cables each time

Lay the E1/T1 cables horizontally

on the cable ladder

Route the cables to

the cabinet side

Stack the E1/T1 cables on the cable ladder

Bind the cables

on the cabinet side

Route the cables

along the cabinet side

On the cabinet side, bind all the cables into groups, with every four cables in one group. From the inside
to the outside, bind every two adjacent groups together.

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Installing E1/T1 Cables

2. Overhead Cabling
Route the E1/T1 cable along the cable rack.
Guide the E1/T1 cable through the cable trough, and then guide the E1/T1 cable to the
front of the E1/T1 interface board.
Route the cables neatly and bind them with cable ties.
Insert the DB44 connectors of the E1/T1 cable into the E1/T1 interface board.
CAUTION
When soldering the E1/T1 cable connector for the DDF, ensure that the E1/T1 connector is disconnected
from the board to protect the board from possible leakage current.

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Installing E1/T1 Cables

3. Underfloor Cabling
Route the E1/T1 cable along the cabinet.

Guide E1/T1 cable through the cable trough, and then guide the E1/T1 cable to the front
of the E1/T1 interface board.
Route the cables neatly and bind them with cable ties.
Insert the DB44 connectors of the E1/T1 cable into the E1/T1 interface board.
CAUTION
When soldering the E1/T1 cable connector for the DDF, ensure that the E1/T1 connector is disconnected
from the board to protect the board from possible leakage current.

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing Optical Cables

CAUTION
When connecting the optical cable, do not look at the optical port with naked eyes because the laser may
injure your eyes.
Extra optical cables can be wrapped adjacently on the fiber management tray below the subrack. The optical
cables at the outlet of the cabinet and those outside the cabinet must be coated with corrugated pipes.

Coat the optical cables with the corrugated pipe. Then, guide the corrugated pipe to the overhead and
underfloor cabling areas and fix the corrugated pipe.
Guide one end of the optical cable to the corresponding subrack of the board along the column, and then route
the optical cable upwards along the cable trough to the corresponding board.
Remove the dustproof caps from the optical port and the optical cable connector, and then connect the
connectors to the TX and RX ports on the board.
Route the cables neatly and bind them with cable ties.

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Installing the Optical Splitter/Combiner

CAUTION
When connecting the optical cable, do not look at the optical port with naked eyes because the laser may
injure your eyes.
Extra optical cables can be wrapped adjacently on the fiber management tray below the subrack. The optical
cables at the outlet of the cabinet and those outside the cabinet must be coated with corrugated pipes.

Use cable ties to bind the optical splitters/combiners to the cable trough.

Route the end with two LC/PC optical connectors (the end marked A and B in the figure) along the cable
trough, and then to the optical ports on interface boards. Coil the redundant part of the optical fibers on the
fiber spool if the optical fibers are too long. Route the end with one LC/PC optical connector (the end marked
C in the figure) along the cable trough to one side of the cabinet and then upwards.

Coat the optical fibers with corrugated pipes. Route the optical fibers upwards or downwards into the
cabinet based on the onsite cabling route, and bind the optical fibers to the wire bushing.

Remove the protective cap from the

optical port and the dustproof cap from
the optical connector. Insert the
connectors of optical fibers into the
optical ports marked "TX" on the
interface boards. Insert the connectors of
the other optical splitter/combiner in the
pair into the optical ports marked "RX"
on the interface boards.

Route the optical fiber interconnected with

the LC/PC connector to the peer equipment
and connect the optical fiber to it.
Cut the plastic
cover plate.

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6 Installing Signal Cables

Installing RS485 Communication Cables (Optional)

The EMU has two types: type A and type B. The methods of installing the RS485 communication cable for
type A and type B are the same. The following steps use the type-B EMI as an example to describe how to
install the RS485 communication cable.

Attach the DB9 male connector at one end of the RS485 communication cable to the DB9 female connector
on the EMI.
Attach the RJ45 connector at the other end of the RS485 communication cable to the J1 serial port on the
power distribution box.

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7 Checking the Hardware Installation

Checklist for Installation Environment

No.
1

Item
In the equipment room, no packing cartons, cases, or boards are placed about at random. All
items are placed in specific locations.

There are no cable ties or other sundries in the cable racks (troughs), at the bottom of the
cabinets, or around the cabinets.

There are no cable tie cuts or other sundries under the floor. The ESD floor, if available, is clean
and in good condition.

If the equipment such as maintenance terminal and alarm box is installed, it should be placed in

accordance with the engineering design and be connected properly.

Checklist for Cabinet Installation

Item

No.
1

The cabinets are stable and in order.

Plastic cover plates are properly installed at the top of and at the bottom of the cabinets.

Filler panels are installed properly.

The boards are installed in proper positions.

The DIP switches of the subracks and boards are correctly set.

The surfaces of the cabinets are clean without any fingerprints or smudges. There is no dust,
excessive cable tie ends, or other sundries either inside or outside each cabinet.

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7 Checking the Hardware Installation

Checklist for Cable Installation

No.

Item

The installation positions of the power cables are in accordance with the schematic
drawing of the power distribution.

The signal cables are routed in accordance with the engineering design.

No power cables or PGND cables are damaged or fractured.

The OT terminals of the power cables and PGND cables are in proper contact with the
flat washers and spring washers. The bare wires and lug handles at the OT terminals
are tightly wrapped with insulating tapes or heat-shrinkable tubes.

The power cables and PGND cables are bound separately from other cables.

The grounding bars and PGND bars are finally connected to one grounding conductor,
with the earth resistance less than ten ohms.

The signal cables in the cabinet are properly installed.

An extra length is left for the signal cables at the point where they are come down from
the cable rack.

The optical cables at the outlet of the cabinet and those outside the cabinet must be
covered with corrugated pipes. Sharp edges on the corrugated pipes are eliminated to
prevent injury. Both ends of the pipes are fastened.

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7 Checking the Hardware Installation

Checklist for Cable Installation

No.

Item

10

The optical connectors not in use are covered with protective caps.

11

No AC power cables or water supply pipes are routed in parallel with the E1/T1 cables

outside the cabinet within a distance of 20 cm.

12

The E1/T1 cables are kept at least one meter away from the outside down leads and the
reinforcing steel bars of the exterior wall of the building.

13

The DDF is properly grounded.

14

All the cables are neatly and tightly bound. The cable ties are evenly spaced and face
the same direction.

15

The labels or nameplates at both ends of all the cables are correct, legible, and in order.
The labels or nameplates face the same direction.

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