CPRI Layer 2 RRH Initialization RRH Polling/SFP Identification

Verify provisioning and RRH initialization at the top of a tower.
yy Applications — initialize an RRH and measure basic CPRI parameters
such as initialization startup sequence; C&M channel type (fast vs.
HDLC); protocol ID; line rate (freq Rx)
Query performance and configuration information from an SFP in the
RRH at the top of a tower.
yy Applications — troubleshoot problems by retrieving RRH information
via the CPRI link under test

yy Key benefits — technicians verify basic RRH CPRI port operation, yy Information retrieved:
provisioning, and initialization from the base of the tower
−− SFP information — verify the correct SFP is installed through its serial
and model number

−− CPRI port ID — verify fiber is routed to the proper port, especially

when multiple RRHs are chained together

−− Port mode — verify the correct master/slave settings of the CPRI

port under test

Figure 3. Verifying provisioning and RRH initialization

Figure 4. Querying performance and configuration information

from an SFP in the RRH

3 Simplifying FTTA Network Deployment, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting