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Contents

About This Document.....................................................................................................................1


1 Product Overview of the NodeB.............................................................................................1-1
2 Benefits of the NodeB...............................................................................................................2-1
3 System Architecture of the NodeB..........................................................................................3-1
3.1 BBU3900.........................................................................................................................................................3-2
3.1.1 Appearance of the BBU3900.................................................................................................................3-2
3.1.2 Functions of the BBU3900.....................................................................................................................3-2
3.1.3 Boards of the BBU3900.........................................................................................................................3-3
3.1.4 Logical Structure of the BBU3900.........................................................................................................3-6
3.1.5 Ports on the BBU3900............................................................................................................................3-8
3.2 RRU...............................................................................................................................................................3-10
3.2.1 Appearance of the RRU.......................................................................................................................3-11
3.2.2 Functions of the RRU...........................................................................................................................3-12
3.2.3 Logical Structure of the RRU...............................................................................................................3-12
3.2.4 Ports on the RRU..................................................................................................................................3-14
3.3 WRFU...........................................................................................................................................................3-15
3.3.1 Appearance of the WRFU....................................................................................................................3-15
3.3.2 Functions of the WRFU.......................................................................................................................3-16
3.3.3 Logical Structure of the WRFU...........................................................................................................3-16
3.3.4 Ports on the WRFU..............................................................................................................................3-18
3.4 Auxiliary Device of the NodeB.....................................................................................................................3-18
3.4.1 Indoor Macro Cabinet..........................................................................................................................3-19
3.4.2 Outdoor Macro Cabinet........................................................................................................................3-20
3.4.3 Outdoor Mini Cabinet..........................................................................................................................3-23

4 NodeB Products and Application Scenarios.........................................................................4-1


4.1 Outdoor Distributed NodeB DBS3900...........................................................................................................4-2
4.2 Indoor Macro NodeB BTS3900......................................................................................................................4-4
4.3 Outdoor Separated Macro NodeB BTS3900A................................................................................................4-5
4.4 Outdoor Mini NodeB BTS3900C...................................................................................................................4-8
4.5 Multi-Mode NodeB.......................................................................................................................................4-10

5 Features of the NodeB...............................................................................................................5-1

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6 Typical Configurations of the NodeB....................................................................................6-1


6.1 Typical Configurations of the BTS3900.........................................................................................................6-2
6.2 Typical Configurations of the BTS3900A......................................................................................................6-2
6.3 Typical Configurations of the DBS3900.........................................................................................................6-3

7 Monitoring Principles of the NodeB......................................................................................7-1


8 Topologies of the NodeB..........................................................................................................8-1
8.1 Topology on the Iub Interface.........................................................................................................................8-2
8.1.1 ATM-Based Topologies.........................................................................................................................8-2
8.1.2 IP-Based Topologies..............................................................................................................................8-4
8.2 Networking on the CPRI Interface..................................................................................................................8-4

9 Operation and Maintenance of the NodeB...........................................................................9-1


9.1 OM Modes of the NodeB................................................................................................................................9-2
9.2 OM Functions of the NodeB...........................................................................................................................9-3

10 Reliability of the NodeB.......................................................................................................10-1


11 Specifications of the NodeB.................................................................................................11-1
11.1 Specifications of the BTS3900....................................................................................................................11-2
11.2 Specifications of the BTS3900A.................................................................................................................11-6
11.3 Specifications of the DBS3900.................................................................................................................11-10
11.4 Specifications of the BTS3900C...............................................................................................................11-24

12 Compliance Standards of the NodeB.................................................................................12-1


Index.................................................................................................................................................i-1

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Figures

Figure 1-1 Basic modules and auxiliary devices of the NodeB...........................................................................1-1


Figure 1-2 Application scenarios of the NodeB...................................................................................................1-2
Figure 3-1 Appearance of the BBU3900..............................................................................................................3-2
Figure 3-2 Slots of the BBU3900.........................................................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-3 Typical configuration of the BBU3900..............................................................................................3-5
Figure 3-4 Logical structure of the BBU3900......................................................................................................3-7
Figure 3-5 Appearance of the RRU3801C.........................................................................................................3-11
Figure 3-6 Appearance of the RRU3804............................................................................................................3-12
Figure 3-7 Logical structure of the RRU............................................................................................................3-13
Figure 3-8 Appearance of the WRFU................................................................................................................3-16
Figure 3-9 Logical structure of the WRFU........................................................................................................3-17
Figure 3-10 Single indoor cabinet (-48 V DC)...................................................................................................3-19
Figure 3-11 Single indoor cabinet (+24 V DC)..................................................................................................3-20
Figure 3-12 Single indoor cabinet (220 V AC)..................................................................................................3-20
Figure 3-13 RF cabinet with three WRFUs and the batteries............................................................................3-21
Figure 3-14 RF cabinet with six WRFUs ..........................................................................................................3-21
Figure 3-15 Internal structure of the APM30.....................................................................................................3-23
Figure 3-16 Internal structure of the outdoor mini cabinet................................................................................3-24
Figure 4-1 Integrated application with BBU3900 + RRU + APM.......................................................................4-3
Figure 4-2 Embedded application with existing site equipment..........................................................................4-3
Figure 4-3 Outdoor BBU application with existing site power............................................................................4-4
Figure 4-4 Indoor macro NodeB .........................................................................................................................4-5
Figure 4-5 Outdoor macro NodeB with AC power (1)........................................................................................4-6
Figure 4-6 Outdoor macro NodeB with AC power (2)........................................................................................4-7
Figure 4-7 Outdoor macro NodeB with DC power..............................................................................................4-8
Figure 4-8 Outdoor mini NodeB with DC power.................................................................................................4-9
Figure 4-9 Outdoor mini NodeB with AC power.................................................................................................4-9
Figure 4-10 Indoor application of the multi-mode NodeB.................................................................................4-10
Figure 4-11 Outdoor application of the multi-mode NodeB .............................................................................4-10
Figure 6-1 Typical configurations of the BTS3900.............................................................................................6-2
Figure 6-2 Typical configurations of the BTS3900A..........................................................................................6-3
Figure 7-1 Monitoring Principles of the BTS3900..............................................................................................7-1
Figure 7-2 Monitoring Principles of the BTS3900A............................................................................................7-2

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Figure 7-3 Monitoring Principles of the DBS3900..............................................................................................7-2


Figure 8-1 Star topology.......................................................................................................................................8-2
Figure 8-2 Chain topology................................................................................................................................... 8-3
Figure 8-3 Tree topology......................................................................................................................................8-3
Figure 8-4 IP hub topology.................................................................................................................................. 8-4
Figure 8-5 Typical topologies between the BBU3900 and the RRUs................................................................. 8-5
Figure 9-1 OM network of the NodeB.................................................................................................................9-2

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Tables

Table 3-1 Board configuration of the BBU3900..................................................................................................3-3


Table 3-2 Sub-boards of the UTRP......................................................................................................................3-6
Table 3-3 BBU3900 ports for serving the Iub interface.....................................................................................3-10
Table 3-4 Ports on the RRU3801C.....................................................................................................................3-14
Table 3-5 Ports on the RRU3804.......................................................................................................................3-14
Table 3-6 Ports on the WRFU............................................................................................................................3-18
Table 6-1 Typical configurations of the BTS3900...............................................................................................6-2
Table 6-2 Typical configurations of the BTS3900A............................................................................................6-3
Table 6-3 Typical configurations of the DBS3900..............................................................................................6-4
Table 11-1 Specifications of the BTS3900.........................................................................................................11-2
Table 11-2 Specifications of the BTS3900A......................................................................................................11-6
Table 11-3 Specifications of the DBS3900 (BBU3900 + RRU3801C)...........................................................11-10
Table 11-4 Specifications of the DBS3900 (BBU3900 + RRU3804)..............................................................11-16
Table 11-5 Specifications of the BTS3900C....................................................................................................11-24

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About This Document

Purpose
This document describes the NodeB product in terms of product positioning, software and
hardware structure, configuration type, signal flow, clock synchronization, and topology. This
document also provides technical specifications of the NodeB, such as capacity, RF, engineering,
surge protection, and physical ports.

Product Version
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Name Product Version

BTS3900 WCDMA (hereinafter referred to V200R010


as BTS3900)

BTS3900A WCDMA (hereinafter referred V200R010


to as BTS3900A)

DBS3900 WCDMA (hereinafter referred to V200R010


as DBS3900)

Intended Audience

This document is intended for:


l Technical support engineers
l Maintenance engineers

Change History
For changes in the document, refer to Changes in NodeB Product Description.

Organization
1 Product Overview of the NodeB
The NodeB consists of three basic modules: BBU3900 (baseband processing unit), WRFU (RF
module), and RRU (outdoor remote radio unit). Flexible combinations of the three modules and

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auxiliary devices can provide comprehensive NodeB site solutions that apply to different
scenarios.
2 Benefits of the NodeB
The NodeB has a cutting-edge modular design of multiple mode and forms, thus adaptive to
various installation scenarios. This effectively addresses the requirements for integrated
development of a multi-mode mobile network, the broadband solution, and green network
rollout, and enables the construction of a future-oriented network and smooth evolution to the
Long Term Evolution (LTE).
3 System Architecture of the NodeB
The NodeB consists of the BBU3900, RRU, and WRFU. Auxiliary devices of the NodeB consist
of the indoor macro cabinet, outdoor macro cabinet, and outdoor mini cabinet. Flexible
combinations of the three modules and auxiliary devices can provide comprehensive NodeB site
solutions that apply to different scenarios.
4 NodeB Products and Application Scenarios
The NodeB products consist of the outdoor distributed NodeB DBS3900, indoor macro NodeB
BTS3900, outdoor separated macro NodeB BTS3900A, outdoor mini NodeB BTS3900C, and
multi-mode NodeB.
5 Features of the NodeB
Featuring the cutting-edge modular design of multiple forms and modes, the NodeB enjoys
various advanced features and functions.
6 Typical Configurations of the NodeB
This describes the typical configurations of the BTS3900, BTS3900A, DBS3900.
7 Monitoring Principles of the NodeB
This describes the monitoring principles of the BTS3900, BTS3900A, and DBS3900.
8 Topologies of the NodeB
This describes the topologies of the NodeB, which consists of the topology on the Iub interface
and topology of the RRU.
9 Operation and Maintenance of the NodeB
The OM subsystem of the NodeB manages, monitors, and maintains the software, hardware,
and configuration of the NodeB. The OM subsystem also provides various OM modes and
multiple maintenance platforms to meet different maintenance requirements
10 Reliability of the NodeB
The NodeB features a new system architecture and a complete redundancy design. In addition,
the NodeB takes advantage of Huawei large-capacity ASIC chips to enhance the integrity of
modules and reduce the number of parts, thus significantly improving the system reliability.
11 Specifications of the NodeB
This describes the specifications of the BTS3900, BTS3900A, DBS3900, and BTS3900C.
12 Compliance Standards of the NodeB
This describes the compliance standards of the NodeB. It complies with standards regarding
transportation, storage, anti-seismic performance, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

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1. Symbol Conventions

The following symbols may be found in this document. They are defined as follows

Symbol Description

Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk that, if not avoided,


will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER

Indicates a hazard with a medium or low level of risk which, if


not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,


could cause equipment damage, data loss, and performance
CAUTION degradation, or unexpected results.

TIP Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save your
time.

NOTE Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement


important points of the main text.

2. General Conventions

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Times New Roman Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.

Boldface Names of files,directories,folders,and users are in boldface. For


example,log in as user root .

Italic Book titles are in italics.

Courier New Terminal display is in Courier New.

3. Command Conventions

Convention Description

Boldface The keywords of a command line are in boldface.

Italic Command arguments are in italic.

[] Items (keywords or arguments) in square brackets [ ] are optional.

{x | y | ...} Alternative items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical


bars.One is selected.

[ x | y | ... ] Optional alternative items are grouped in square brackets and


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{ x | y | ... } * Alternative items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical


bars.A minimum of one or a maximum of all can be selected.

[ x | y | ... ] * Alternative items are grouped in braces and separated by vertical


bars.A minimum of zero or a maximum of all can be selected.

4. GUI Conventions

Convention Description

Boldface Buttons,menus,parameters,tabs,window,and dialog titles are in


boldface. For example,click OK.

> Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">" signs.
For example,choose File > Create > Folder .

5. Keyboard Operation

Convention Description

Key Press the key.For example,press Enter and press Tab.

Key1+Key2 Press the keys concurrently.For example,pressing Ctrl+Alt+A


means the three keys should be pressed concurrently.

Key1,Key2 Press the keys in turn.For example,pressing Alt,A means the two
keys should be pressed in turn.

6. Mouse Operation

Action Description

Click Select and release the primary mouse button without moving the
pointer.

Double-click Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and quickly
without moving the pointer.

Drag Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the pointer
to a certain position.

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1 Product Overview of the NodeB

The NodeB consists of three basic modules: BBU3900 (baseband processing unit), WRFU (RF
module), and RRU (outdoor remote radio unit). Flexible combinations of the three modules and
auxiliary devices can provide comprehensive NodeB site solutions that apply to different
scenarios.
Figure 1-1 shows diverse combinations of the three modules and auxiliary devices of the
NodeB.

Figure 1-1 Basic modules and auxiliary devices of the NodeB

Different combinations of the modules and auxiliary devices form the following products to
apply to diverse scenarios and meet requirements for fast and cost-effective network deployment,
as shown in Figure 1-2.

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Figure 1-2 Application scenarios of the NodeB

Distributed NodeB
l The distributed NodeB is applicable to the scenario of distributed installation of baseband
and RF modules.
l The distributed NodeB DBS3900 consists of the BBU3900 and RRU.

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l The BBU3900 can be installed in the APM30 or OMB (outdoor mini cabinet). The RRU
can be installed on the rooftop or tower and close to the antenna, which reduces feeder loss
and improves NodeB performance.
Compact mini NodeB
l The compact mini NodeB BTS3900C is applicable to both indoor and outdoor
environments.
l The compact mini NodeB can be installed on the pole, wall, or ground. When it is installed
on the ground, a stand or a support is required.
Cabinet macro NodeB
l The cabinet macro NodeB is applicable to the centralized installation scenario.
l The cabinet macro NodeB is classified into two types: indoor BTS3900 and outdoor
BTS3900A.
l The cabinet macro NodeB is installed with the BBU3900 and WRFU in centralized mode.
l The BTS3900 is recommended for the indoor centralized installation scenario, and the
BTS3900A is recommended for the outdoor centralized installation scenario.

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2 Benefits of the NodeB

The NodeB has a cutting-edge modular design of multiple mode and forms, thus adaptive to
various installation scenarios. This effectively addresses the requirements for integrated
development of a multi-mode mobile network, the broadband solution, and green network
rollout, and enables the construction of a future-oriented network and smooth evolution to the
Long Term Evolution (LTE).

Solution of Integrated Multiple Technologies


l With the unified platform, modular design, and flexible combination of the basic modules
and auxiliary devices, the NodeB can present in multiple forms.
l With this solution, BBUs and RF modules of different modes (GSM/UMTS/LTE) can be
placed in one cabinet, and cabinets of different modes can be installed in stacking mode.
l The UMTS RF module supports smooth evolution to the LTE from the perspective of
hardware and supports the UMTS/LTE dual-mode NodeB through software upgrade in the
same frequency band.

Broadband Solution
l The outstanding performance of the RRU3804 and WRFU ensures wide coverage, high
throughput, and reduced number of sites.
– The RRU3804 and WRFU adopt a multi-carrier technology which features 20 MHz
bandwidth and 4-carrier configuration.
– A single RRU3804 supports the 60 W output power at the antenna connector and a
single WRFU supports 80 W at the antenna connector.
l The NodeB supports the High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) service in full rate mode.
– The HSPA service enjoys high bandwidth and short delay.
– The data rate of the HSPA service can peak 14.4 Mbit/s in the downlink.
– The data rate of the HSPA service can peak 5.76 Mbit/s over the Uu interface at the
physical layer in the uplink.
l The IP-based switch core of the NodeB allows operators to obtain higher bandwidth and
have easier ways in capacity expansion and network adjustment by utilizing the existing
IP transmission resources, thereby curtailing the cost for network deployment.

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– The NodeB can provide the Fast Ethernet (FE) port at the 100 Mbit/s externally, and
the IP Radio Access Network (RAN) can reuse the existing IP transmission resources
on the Iub interface.
– Apart from being more cost-effective than the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)-
based network, the IP-based network provides the multi-access mode and sufficient
transmission bandwidth to satisfy the data service with high data rate.

Construction of a Green Network


The compact and modular design, innovative PA, and power consumption management are the
keys to a green communication network that features energy conservation and requires less
equipment rooms.

l The RF modules of the NodeB adopt the advanced Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) and A-
Doherty technologies to raise the power amplification rate to 40%. Thus, the power
consumption of the entire NodeB is lowered.
l The reduced power consumption of the cabinet macro NodeB not only avoids extra
electricity expense but also lessens the investment in power supply, backup batteries, air
conditioners, and heat exchangers.
– As the most compact macro NodeB in the industry, the cabinet macro NodeB takes up
a small footprint.
– The RF cabinet of the BTS3900A is of direct-ventilation design. In comparison with
the traditional macro NodeB, power consumption of the BTS3900A is lowered by 40%.
l The DBS3900 is characterized by separate baseband and RF modules and distributed
installation, which facilitates transportation, configuration, and installation.
– The BBU3900 of the distributed NodeB is characterized by a small footprint, easy
installation, and low power consumption. In addition, the BBU3900 can be placed in
the spare space of an existing site.
– The RRU, small and light, supports installation near the antenna, thus preventing feeder
loss. Working in natural heat dissipation mode, the RRU has no fans. The high reliability
of the RRU reduces the routine maintenance cost.
l The NodeBs of all types can share the baseband modules, RF modules, and power systems,
thereby saving the cost for spare parts and maintenance.

The earlier-mentioned features of the NodeB can fully address the concern over site acquisition
for operators, expedite network rollout, decrease occupation of resources such as manpower,
power supply, and space, and lower the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Smooth Evolution to the Future-Oriented Radio Network


The unified modular design of the NodeB helps the evolution to the future-oriented radio
network, transformation of global operators, and deployment of new radio technologies.

l The NodeB enables different-mode modules plugged in the same cabinet to support
different modes or different-mode modules inserted into the same cabinet to support multi-
mode application.
l The UMTS RF modules support HSPA+ in terms of hardware, which enables other modules
of the existing NodeB to be shared to the maximum limit and facilitates smooth evolution
to the LTE.

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3 System Architecture of the NodeB

About This Chapter

The NodeB consists of the BBU3900, RRU, and WRFU. Auxiliary devices of the NodeB consist
of the indoor macro cabinet, outdoor macro cabinet, and outdoor mini cabinet. Flexible
combinations of the three modules and auxiliary devices can provide comprehensive NodeB site
solutions that apply to different scenarios.

3.1 BBU3900
This describes the BBU3900 in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.
3.2 RRU
This describes the RRU in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.
3.3 WRFU
This describes the WRFU in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.
3.4 Auxiliary Device of the NodeB
The auxiliary device of the NodeB consists of the indoor macro cabinet, outdoor macro cabinet
(RF cabinet and APM30), and outdoor mini cabinet.

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3.1 BBU3900
This describes the BBU3900 in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.

3.1.1 Appearance of the BBU3900


The BBU3900, which features a case structure, is 19 inches wide and 2 U high.
3.1.2 Functions of the BBU3900
The BBU3900 is a baseband processing unit that provides the interface for connection between
the NodeB and the RNC.
3.1.3 Boards of the BBU3900
This describes the board configurations and functions of the BBU3900.
3.1.4 Logical Structure of the BBU3900
The BBU3900, which features a modular design, consists of the transport subsystem, baseband
subsystem, control subsystem, and power module.
3.1.5 Ports on the BBU3900
This describes the ports on the mandatory and optional boards of the BBU3900.

3.1.1 Appearance of the BBU3900


The BBU3900, which features a case structure, is 19 inches wide and 2 U high.

The BBU3900 can be installed in a 19-inch-wide and 2 U-high indoor space or outdoor protective
cabinet. Figure 3-1 shows the BBU3900.

Figure 3-1 Appearance of the BBU3900

The BBU3900 integrates multiple functions such as main control, baseband processing, and
transmission in a 2 U-high space and supports diverse configurations from 1 x 1 to 6 x 4 or 3 x
8.

3.1.2 Functions of the BBU3900


The BBU3900 is a baseband processing unit that provides the interface for connection between
the NodeB and the RNC.

The BBU3900 has the following functions:

l Providing ports for data communication between the NodeB and the RNC
l Providing the CPRI port for communication between the NodeB and the RRU or the WRFU

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l Providing USB ports, one of which facilitates automatic NodeB upgrade when a USB disk
is inserted during software installation and data configuration
l Providing an OM channel between the NodeB and the LMT or the M2000 to operate and
maintain the NodeB
l Processing uplink and downlink data
l Managing the entire NodeB system in terms of OM and signaling processing
l Providing the system clock

3.1.3 Boards of the BBU3900


This describes the board configurations and functions of the BBU3900.

3.1.3.1 Board Configuration of the BBU3900


This describes the board configuration of the BBU3900.
3.1.3.2 Functions of the BBU3900 Boards
This describes the functions of the WMPT, WBBP, UPEU, UEIU, UTRP, UELP, and UFLP.

Board Configuration of the BBU3900


This describes the board configuration of the BBU3900.

Slots of the BBU3900


Figure 3-2 shows the slots of the BBU3900.

Figure 3-2 Slots of the BBU3900

Board Configuration of the BBU3900


Table 3-1 describes the board configuration of the BBU3900.

Table 3-1 Board configuration of the BBU3900

Board Mandatory/ Maximum Installation Requirements


Optional Configured Slot
Number

WMPT Mandatory 2 Slot 6 or 7 A single WMPT


is preferentially
configured in
Slot 7.

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Board Mandatory/ Maximum Installation Requirements


Optional Configured Slot
Number

WBBP Mandatory 6 Slots 0 to 5 The WBBP,


which transmits
CPRI signals,
can be
configured only
in Slots 2 and 3.

UBFU Mandatory 1 FAN The UBFU can


be configured
only in the FAN
slot.

UPEU Mandatory 2 PWR1 or PWR2 A single UPEU


is preferentially
configured in
PWR2.

UEIU Optional 1 PWR1 or PWR2 The UEIU is


preferentially
configured in
PWR1.

UTRP Optional 5 Slots 0 to 5 -

UELP Optional 2 Slot 0 or 4 When the


number of E1s is
less than four,
one UELP is
required and
installed in Slot
4. When the
number of E1s is
greater than four
and less than
eight, two
UELPs are
required and
installed in Slots
0 and 4. When
the number of
E1s is greater
than eight, the
SLPU is
required and the
UELP is
installed inside
the SLPU.

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Board Mandatory/ Maximum Installation Requirements


Optional Configured Slot
Number

UFLP Optional 2 Slot 0 or 4 The UFLP is


preferentially
installed in Slot
4.

Figure 3-3 shows the typical configuration of the BBU3900.

Figure 3-3 Typical configuration of the BBU3900

Functions of the BBU3900 Boards


This describes the functions of the WMPT, WBBP, UPEU, UEIU, UTRP, UELP, and UFLP.

Functions of the WMPT


The WMPT is mandatory for the BBU3900 and one BBU3900 holds up to two WMPTs for
redundancy. The WMPT functions as follows:

l Providing Operation and Maintenance (OM) functions such as configuration management,


equipment management, performance monitoring, signaling processing, and active/
standby switchover and providing the OM channel for connection to the OMC (LMT or
M2000)
l Providing the reference clock
l Processing signaling and managing resources for other boards in the
l Providing USB ports, one of which facilitates automatic NodeB upgraded when a USB disk
is inserted during software installation and data configuration
l Providing four E1s/T1s which support ATM and IP protocols
l Providing one FE electrical port and one FE optical port which support the IP protocol
l Supporting cold backup

Functions of the WBBP


The WBBP is mandatory for the BBU3900 and one BBU3900 holds up to six WBBPs. According
to processing capability, the WBBP can be categorized into five types. The WBBP functions as
follows:

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l Providing the CPRI port for communication between the BBU and the RRU or RFU and
supporting the CPRI port in 1+1 backup mode
l Processing uplink and downlink baseband signals

Functions of the UPEU


The UPEU has the following functions:
l Converting -48 V or +24 V DC power input to +12 V DC power that is supported by boards
l Providing two ports with each transmitting one RS485 signal and another two ports with
each transmitting four dry contact signals
l Providing anti-inverse-connection protection

Functions of the UEIU


The UEIU has the following functions:
l Providing two ports with each transmitting one RS485 signal
l Providing two ports with each transmitting four dry contact signals

Functions of the UTRP


The UTRP supports cold backup. It has three types of sub-boards, as shown in Table 3-2.

Table 3-2 Sub-boards of the UTRP

Sub-Board Ports

Universal ATM over E1/T1 Interface and Processing Unit Ports for eight ATM over E1s/
(UAEU) T1s

Universal IP Packet over E1/T1 Interface and Processing Ports for eight IP over E1s/T1s
Unit (UIEU)

Universal Unchannelized ATM over SDH/SONET Card Port for one-channel STM-1
(UUAS)

Functions of the UELP


The UELP provides surge protection for four E1s/T1s.

Functions of the UFLP


The UFLP provides surge protection for two FEs.

3.1.4 Logical Structure of the BBU3900


The BBU3900, which features a modular design, consists of the transport subsystem, baseband
subsystem, control subsystem, and power module.

Figure 3-4 shows the logical structure of the BBU3900.

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Figure 3-4 Logical structure of the BBU3900

Transport Subsystem
The transport subsystem functions as follows:
l Providing physical ports for data communication between the NodeB and the RNC
l Providing OM channels between the BBU3900 and the OMC (LMT or M2000) for
operation and maintenance

Baseband Subsystem
The baseband subsystem processes uplink and downlink baseband data. The functions of the
baseband subsystem are performed by the following modules:
l Uplink baseband data processing module: Consists of the demodulation unit and the
decoding unit. In this module, uplink baseband data is processed into despreading soft
decision symbols after access channel searching, access channel demodulation, and
dedicated channel demodulation. The symbols are then sent to the RNC through the
transport subsystem after decoding and Frame Protocol (FP) processing.
l Downlink baseband data processing module: Consists of the modulation unit and the coding
unit. The module receives the service data from the transport subsystem and sends the
service data to the FP processor for FP processing. The signals are finally sent to the
interface module after encoding, transport channel mapping, physical channel generating,
framing, spreading, modulation, and power control combination.

In the baseband subsystem, the BBU3900 has an integrated CPRI interface module that connects
the BBU3900 to the RRU.

Control Subsystem
The control subsystem manages the entire distributed NodeB. The subsystem performs OM,
processes signaling, and provides the system clock.
l The OM module has functions such as equipment management, configuration management,
alarm management, software management, and commissioning management.
l The signaling processor has functions such as NodeB Application Part (NBAP) signaling
processing, Access Link Control Application Part (ALCAP) processing, Stream Control
Transmission Protocol (SCTP) processing, and logical resource management.

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l The clock module has functions such as providing a phase-locked line clock extracted from
the Iub interface (the clock is extracted from an E1, optical port, or FE), a GPS clock, or
an external clock. The BBU3900 extracts the clock from the Iub interface and then provides
a system clock for the NodeB after frequency dividing, phase locking, and phase adjusting.

Power Module
The power module converts -48 V or +24 V DC power to the power required by the boards and
provides a port for the connection to an external monitoring device.

3.1.5 Ports on the BBU3900


This describes the ports on the mandatory and optional boards of the BBU3900.

Ports on Mandatory Boards of the BBU3900


Board Port Type Connector Quantity Remarks
Type

WMPT E1 port DB26 1 One port has


four E1s.

FE electrical RJ45 1 -
port

FE optical port SFP 1 -

USB loading USB 1 Software


port loading

USB test port USB 1 Test port

Serial port for RJ45 1 Local


commissioning maintenance for
the NodeB

GPS port SMA 1 -

WBBP CPRI SFP 3 -

UPEU PWR 3V3 1 –48 V DC


power input and
+24 V DC
power input

MON0 RJ45 1 Providing two


RS485
MON1 RJ45 1 monitoring
ports;
connecting to
external
monitoring
devices

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Board Port Type Connector Quantity Remarks


Type

EXT-ALM0 RJ45 1 Providing eight


dry contact
EXT-ALM1 RJ45 1 alarm inputs;
connecting to
external alarm
devices

Ports on Optional Boards of the BBU3900


Board Port Type Connector Quantity Remarks
Type

UELP INSIDE DB25 1 Port for four E1/


T1 signal inputs

OUTSIDE DB26 1 Port for four E1/


T1 signal
outputs

UFLP FE0 and FE1 RJ45 2 Connecting to


(INSIDE) the NodeB

FE0 and FE1 RJ45 2 Connecting to


(OUTSIDE) the external
device. The FE0
(OUTSIDE)
connects to the
FE0 (INSIDE)
and the FE1
(OUTSIDE)
connects to the
FE1 (INSIDE).

USCU RGPS port DB8 3 Connecting to


the RGPS signal
cable

BITS port SMA 1 Connecting to


the BITS clock

Clock test port SMA 1 Port for testing


clock signal
output

Antenna port for SMA 1 RF signal input


the satellite card terminal of the
satellite card

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Board Port Type Connector Quantity Remarks


Type

UTRP E1/T1 port DB26 2 Providing eight


ATM over E1s
or eight IP over
E1s

UEIU MON RJ45 1 Connecting to


external
MON1 RJ45 1 monitoring
devices

EXT-ALM0 RJ45 1 Connecting to


external alarm
EXT-ALM1 RJ45 1 devices
NOTE
The UEIU is a monitoring and dry contact extension board for the UPEU.

BBU3900 ports for serving the Iub interface

Table 3-3 BBU3900 ports for serving the Iub interface

Port Type Quantity Data Rate Standard Location

E1/T1 4 pairs T1: 1.544 Mbit/ ETS300 420 WMPT


s ITU G.703/G.
E1: 2.048 Mbit/ 704
s ANSI-G.703/G.
704

FE electrical 1 100 Mbit/s IEEE 802.3 WMPT


port

FE optical port 1 100 Mbit/s IEEE 802.3 WMPT

E1/T1 8 pairs T1: 1.544 Mbit/ ETS300 420 UTRP


s ITU G.703/G.
E1: 2.048 Mbit/ 704
s ANSI-G.703/G.
704

3.2 RRU
This describes the RRU in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.

3.2.1 Appearance of the RRU

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According to different processing capabilities, the RRU is classified into two types: the
RRU3801C and the RRU3804. The appearance of RRU contains appearance of RRU3801C and
RRU3804.
3.2.2 Functions of the RRU
The RRU is an outdoor remote radio unit.
3.2.3 Logical Structure of the RRU
This describes the logical structure of the RRU. The RRU, which features a modular design,
consists of the interface module, TRX, Power Amplifier (PA), duplexer, Low Noise Amplifier
(LNA), power module, and extension interfaces.
3.2.4 Ports on the RRU
The ports of the RRU are located at the module bottom and on the cabling cavity.

3.2.1 Appearance of the RRU


According to different processing capabilities, the RRU is classified into two types: the
RRU3801C and the RRU3804. The appearance of RRU contains appearance of RRU3801C and
RRU3804.

3.2.1.1 Appearance of the RRU3801C


This describes the appearance of the RRU3801C that features a modular design.
3.2.1.2 Appearance of the RRU3804
This describes the appearance of the RRU3804 that features a modular design.

Appearance of the RRU3801C


This describes the appearance of the RRU3801C that features a modular design.
Appearance of the RRU3801C is shown in Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-5 Appearance of the RRU3801C

Appearance of the RRU3804


This describes the appearance of the RRU3804 that features a modular design.
Appearance of the RRU3804 is shown in Figure 3-6.

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Figure 3-6 Appearance of the RRU3804

3.2.2 Functions of the RRU


The RRU is an outdoor remote radio unit.
The RRU has the following functions:
l Forwards and processes RF signals between the BBU3900 and the antenna system.
l Receives RF signals from the antenna system, down-converts the signals to IF signals, and
then transmits them to the BBU or the macro NodeB after amplification, analog-to-digital
conversion, digital down-conversion, matched filtering, and Digital Automatic Gain
Control (DAGC).
l Receives downlink baseband signals from the BBU or the macro NodeB, forwards data
received from its cascaded RRU, performs filtering and digital-to-analog conversion, and
up-converts RF signals to the TX band.
l Multiplexes RX and TX signals over RF channels, which enables the RX signals and TX
signals to share the same antenna path. In addition, the RRU filters the RX signals and TX
signals.

3.2.3 Logical Structure of the RRU


This describes the logical structure of the RRU. The RRU, which features a modular design,
consists of the interface module, TRX, Power Amplifier (PA), duplexer, Low Noise Amplifier
(LNA), power module, and extension interfaces.
Figure 3-7 shows the logical structure of the RRU.

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Figure 3-7 Logical structure of the RRU

Interface Module
The functions of the interface module are as follows:
l Receiving downlink baseband data from the BBU
l Transmitting uplink baseband data to the BBU
l Forwarding data from the cascaded RRU

TRX
The TRX has two RX channels and one TX channel for RF signals.
l The RX channels perform the following functions:
– Down-conversion of the received signals to IF signals
– Amplification of the IF signals
– Analog-to-digital conversion
– Digital down-conversion
– Matched filtering
– Digital Automatic Gain Control (DAGC)
l The TX channel performs the following functions:
– Shaping and filtering of downlink spread signals
– Digital-to-analog conversion
– Up-conversion of the IF signals to the TX band

PA
The PA adopts the DPD and A-Doherty technologies to amplify low-power RF signals from the
TRX.

Duplexer
The functions of the duplexer are as follows:

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l Multiplexing RX signals and TX signals so that they can share the same antenna channel
l Filtering RX signals and TX signals

LNA
The LNA amplifies the signals received from antennas.

Power Module
The power module supplies power to other modules of the RRU.

3.2.4 Ports on the RRU


The ports of the RRU are located at the module bottom and on the cabling cavity.

The ports on the RRU consist of the power supply port, transmission port, RF port, alarm port,
and other port.

Table 3-4 Ports on the RRU3801C

Port Type Connector Type Quantity Remarks

+220 V AC or –48 V 9-pin, round, and 1 Power supply port


DC power waterproof

Optical port ESFP socket 2 Transmission port

Main TX/RX port DIN, round, and 1 RF port


waterproof

RX diversity port DIN, round, and 1


waterproof

Port for 2W2 1


interconnection
between combined
modules

Port for four dry DB15 connector 1 Alarm port


contact alarms (shared with the fan)

Port for the RET DB9 1 Other port


antenna

Commissioning port RJ45 1

Table 3-5 Ports on the RRU3804

Port Type Connector Type Quantity Remarks

-48 V DC power OT terminal 1 Power supply port


supply

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Port Type Connector Type Quantity Remarks

Optical port ESFP socket 2 Transmission port

Main TX/RX port DIN, round, and 1 RF port


waterproof

RX diversity port DIN, round, and 1


waterproof

Port for 2W2 1


interconnection
between combined
modules

Port for 2-channel DB15 1 Alarm port


dry contact alarms
and 1-channel RS485
signal

3.3 WRFU
This describes the WRFU in terms of the appearance, functions, logical structure, and ports.

3.3.1 Appearance of the WRFU


The WRFU can be installed in an indoor cabinet or an outdoor protective cabinet.
3.3.2 Functions of the WRFU
The WRFU is the WCDMA RF filtering unit.
3.3.3 Logical Structure of the WRFU
This describes the logical structure of the WRFU. The WRFU, which features a modular design,
consists of the interface module, TRX, PA, duplexer, and LNA.
3.3.4 Ports on the WRFU
The ports of the WRFU are located at the module bottom and on the cabling cavity.

3.3.1 Appearance of the WRFU


The WRFU can be installed in an indoor cabinet or an outdoor protective cabinet.
Figure 3-8 shows the WRFU.

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Figure 3-8 Appearance of the WRFU

3.3.2 Functions of the WRFU


The WRFU is the WCDMA RF filtering unit.
The WRFU functions as follows:
l The WRFU, which adopts the direct frequency conversion technology, modulates the
baseband signals to the WCDMA TX band. After filtering and amplification, the baseband
signals are transmitted to the antenna through the duplex filter.
l The WRFU receives uplink RF signals from the antenna system and then down-converts
the received signals to IF signals. After amplification, analog-to-digital conversion, digital
down-conversion, matched filtering, automatic gain control (AGC), the IF signals are sent
to the BBU for further processing.
l Power control and Voltage Standing Wave Ration (VSWR) detection
l Reverse power detection
l Frequency synthesis and loopback test
l Generation of the CPRI clock, recovery of the CPRI clock of lost synchronization, and
alarm detection

3.3.3 Logical Structure of the WRFU


This describes the logical structure of the WRFU. The WRFU, which features a modular design,
consists of the interface module, TRX, PA, duplexer, and LNA.
Figure 3-9 shows the logical structure of the WRFU.

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Figure 3-9 Logical structure of the WRFU

Interface Module
The functions of the interface module are as follows:
l Receiving downlink baseband data from the BBU
l Transmitting uplink baseband data to the BBU
l Forwarding data from the cascaded WRFU

TRX
The TRX has two RX channels and one TX channel for RF signals.
l The RX channels perform the following functions:
– Down-conversion of the received signals to IF signals
– Amplification of the IF signals
– Analog-to-digital conversion
– Digital down-conversion
– Matched filtering
– Digital Automatic Gain Control (DAGC)
l The TX channel performs the following functions:
– Shaping and filtering of downlink spread signals
– Digital-to-analog conversion
– Up-conversion of the IF signals to the TX band

PA
The PA adopts the DPD and A-Doherty technologies to amplify low-power RF signals from the
TRX.

Duplexer
The functions of the duplexer are as follows:

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l Multiplexing RX signals and TX signals so that they can share the same antenna channel
l Filtering RX signals and TX signals

LNA
The LNA amplifies the signals received from antennas.

3.3.4 Ports on the WRFU


The ports of the WRFU are located at the module bottom and on the cabling cavity.
The ports on the WRFU consist of the power supply port, transmission port, RF port, and
commissioning port.

Table 3-6 Ports on the WRFU


Port Type Connector Type Quantity Remarks

–48 V DC power 3V3 1 Power supply port


input port

CPRI port SFP female 2 Transmission port


for BBU cascading

Interconnection port QMA female 2 Transmission port


for RF receive for WRFU cascading
signals

Port for transceiving DIN 2 RF port


antenna signals

Commissioning port RJ45 1 Commissioning port

3.4 Auxiliary Device of the NodeB


The auxiliary device of the NodeB consists of the indoor macro cabinet, outdoor macro cabinet
(RF cabinet and APM30), and outdoor mini cabinet.

3.4.1 Indoor Macro Cabinet


The indoor macro cabinet applies to indoor environment. This cabinet provides functions such
as power supply and surge protection for the BBU3900 and WRFU.
3.4.2 Outdoor Macro Cabinet
The outdoor macro cabinet consists of the RF cabinet, APM30 power supply cabinet, APM30
battery cabinet, and APM30 transmission cabinet.
3.4.3 Outdoor Mini Cabinet
The outdoor mini cabinet applies to outdoor environment. This cabinet provides functions such
as power distribution and surge protection for the BBU3900.

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3.4.1 Indoor Macro Cabinet


The indoor macro cabinet applies to indoor environment. This cabinet provides functions such
as power supply and surge protection for the BBU3900 and WRFU.

Features of the Indoor Macro Cabinet


An indoor macro cabinet accommodates a maximum of six WRFUs, thus meeting requirements
for indoor centralized installation and fast network construction, saving installation space, and
facilitating smooth evolution.
The indoor macro cabinet has following features:
l Sharing one indoor macro NodeB by BTS3900s in multiple modes (GSM/UMTS/LTE)
l Small size
l Small footprint
l Two cabinets in stacking installation mode

Structure of the Indoor Macro Cabinet


The indoor macro cabinet supports -48 V DC, +24 V DC, and 220 V AC power inputs. If
configured with suitable power modules, the cabinet can convert +24 V DC and 220 V AC power
into -48 V DC power for the WRFU and BBU3900.

NOTE

In stacking installation mode, the upper cabinet should be that with -48 V DC power, and the lower cabinet
can be that with either +24 V DC or 220 V AC power based on power configuration.

The cabinet structure varies with the power input. Figure 3-10 shows the single indoor cabinet
with -48 V DC power. Figure 3-11 shows the single indoor cabinet with +24 V DC power.
Figure 3-12 shows the single indoor cabinet with 220 V AC power.

Figure 3-10 Single indoor cabinet (-48 V DC)

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Figure 3-11 Single indoor cabinet (+24 V DC)

Figure 3-12 Single indoor cabinet (220 V AC)

3.4.2 Outdoor Macro Cabinet


The outdoor macro cabinet consists of the RF cabinet, APM30 power supply cabinet, APM30
battery cabinet, and APM30 transmission cabinet.

3.4.2.1 RF Cabinet
The RF cabinet applies to outdoor environment and supports the stacking installation mode with
the APM30. The RF cabinet provides the power supply, surge protection, and other protections
for the WRFU and the BBU3900. The RF cabinet works in direct ventilation mode to dissipate
heat.
3.4.2.2 APM30

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The Advanced Power Module APM30 is a power backup system for outdoor applications. It
provides distributed NodeBs, outdoor macro NodeBs, and mini NodeBs with –48 V DC power
and backup batteries. It also provides space for the installation of the BBU3900 and user
equipment to facilitate fast network deployment.

RF Cabinet
The RF cabinet applies to outdoor environment and supports the stacking installation mode with
the APM30. The RF cabinet provides the power supply, surge protection, and other protections
for the WRFU and the BBU3900. The RF cabinet works in direct ventilation mode to dissipate
heat.
The RF cabinet has the following configuration modes:
The RF cabinet can be configured with three WRFUs with the rest space for the 50 Ah or 100
Ah batteries, as shown in Figure 3-13.

Figure 3-13 RF cabinet with three WRFUs and the batteries

A maximum of six WRFUs can be configured for the RF cabinet, as shown in Figure 3-14.

Figure 3-14 RF cabinet with six WRFUs

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APM30
The Advanced Power Module APM30 is a power backup system for outdoor applications. It
provides distributed NodeBs, outdoor macro NodeBs, and mini NodeBs with –48 V DC power
and backup batteries. It also provides space for the installation of the BBU3900 and user
equipment to facilitate fast network deployment.

Features of the APM30


The APM30 has the following features:
l Small size and light weight
l Installation space for user equipment
l DC power supply
l Battery management and monitoring and communication of the power supply system
l Functions such as power distribution, surge protection, temperature control, and power
backup
l Installation on a pole or on the ground

Built-in Modules of the APM30


The APM30 has the following built-in modules:
l Power Supply Unit (PSU)
l Power Monitoring Unit (PMU)
l Power Distribution Unit (PDU)
l APM Power unit Interface Board (APMI)
l Temperature control unit
l 24 Ah batteries

Structure of the APM30


Figure 3-15 shows the internal structure of the APM30.

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Figure 3-15 Internal structure of the APM30

3.4.3 Outdoor Mini Cabinet


The outdoor mini cabinet applies to outdoor environment. This cabinet provides functions such
as power distribution and surge protection for the BBU3900.
The BBU3900 can be installed in an outdoor mini cabinet to form an outdoor BBU, thus fulfilling
the outdoor application of the compact mini NodeB.
The outdoor mini cabinet is configured with a built-in heat exchanger. If the AC power is used,
the mini cabinet must be configured with an EPS30-4815A and an SPD (AC); if the DC power
is used, the mini cabinet must be configured with a DC power distribution box, as shown in
Figure 3-16.

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Figure 3-16 Internal structure of the outdoor mini cabinet

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4 NodeB Products and Application Scenarios

About This Chapter

The NodeB products consist of the outdoor distributed NodeB DBS3900, indoor macro NodeB
BTS3900, outdoor separated macro NodeB BTS3900A, outdoor mini NodeB BTS3900C, and
multi-mode NodeB.

4.1 Outdoor Distributed NodeB DBS3900


The outdoor distributed NodeB DBS3900 fully addresses operators' concern over site selection
and facilitates network planning and optimization. The DBS3900 enables operators to efficiently
deploy a high-performance 3G network with a low TCO because less manpower, electrical
power, and space are required during network rollout.
4.2 Indoor Macro NodeB BTS3900
The indoor macro NodeB BTS3900 applies to the indoor scenarios, such as centralized
installation and swapping of the macro NodeB.
4.3 Outdoor Separated Macro NodeB BTS3900A
The outdoor separated macro NodeB BTS3900A applies to the outdoor scenarios, such as
centralized installation and swapping of the macro NodeB.
4.4 Outdoor Mini NodeB BTS3900C
The outdoor mini NodeB BTS3900C applies to new outdoor 3G sites, blind spots such as tunnels,
hot spots, and places where no equipment room exists, and marginal networks.
4.5 Multi-Mode NodeB
The 3900 series NodeBs feature a unified platform and a modular design, which enables modules
in GSM, UMTS, or LTE mode to be inserted in one cabinet to support different modes, the
baseband processing units and RF modules to share the same hardware platform, and modules
in different modes to be inserted in one cabinet to support multi-mode application, thus
implementing smooth evolution from GSM to UMTS, and then to LTE.

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4.1 Outdoor Distributed NodeB DBS3900


The outdoor distributed NodeB DBS3900 fully addresses operators' concern over site selection
and facilitates network planning and optimization. The DBS3900 enables operators to efficiently
deploy a high-performance 3G network with a low TCO because less manpower, electrical
power, and space are required during network rollout.
With the continuous capacity expansion of the mobile network, site selection for the NodeB has
become a bottleneck during network deployment. Solutions to this problem, such as the 2G/3G
co-siting or site reselection, become increasingly difficult to implement and require additional
investment.
The baseband processing unit BBU3900 of the distributed NodeB is characterized by a small
footprint, easy installation, and low power consumption. In addition, the BBU can be installed
in the spare space of an existing site. The RRU also has a compact design and light weight, and
it can be installed close to the antenna to decrease feeder loss and improve system coverage.
The distributed NodeB has flexible applications to meet the requirement of fast network
construction in different scenarios.

Integrated Application with BBU3900 + RRU + APM


For a new 3G site, if only the AC power is supplied and backup power is required, the application
scenario of BBU3900 + RRU + APM can be used to substitute for the outdoor macro NodeB.
Figure 4-1 shows the typical configuration of the BBU3900 + RRU + APM. The details are as
follows:
l The BBU3900 and transmission device can be installed in the APM, and the RRU can be
installed on a metal pole close to the antenna.
l The APM offers installation space and outdoor protection to the BBU3900, supplies -48 V
DC power to the BBU3900 and RRU, and provides functions such as battery management,
monitoring, and surge protection.

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Figure 4-1 Integrated application with BBU3900 + RRU + APM

Embedded Application with Existing Site Equipment


For a site that is shared with the 2G network, the BBU3900 can be installed in any standard 19-
inch-wide and 2 U-high cabinet, and the RRU can be installed on a metal pole close to the
antenna, as shown in Figure 4-2. Additionally, the BBU3900 and the RRU can share the power
backup system, transmission system, and antenna system of the base station in the 2G network.
In this way, operators can launch 3G services on the running 2G network at a very low cost.

Figure 4-2 Embedded application with existing site equipment

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Outdoor BBU Application with Existing Site Power


For the scenario of 2G/3G co-siting, if the power of the existing 2G network can be used but
indoor space is not available for the BBU3900, the BBU3900 can be installed in an outdoor mini
cabinet to form an outdoor BBU, and the RRU can be installed on a metal pole close to the
antenna, thus facilitating fast network deployment. Figure 4-3 shows the outdoor BBU
application with existing site power.

Figure 4-3 Outdoor BBU application with existing site power

4.2 Indoor Macro NodeB BTS3900


The indoor macro NodeB BTS3900 applies to the indoor scenarios, such as centralized
installation and swapping of the macro NodeB.

The BTS3900, one of the most compact indoor macro NodeBs in the industry, is installed with
the BBU3900 and WRFU in centralized mode, as shown in Figure 4-4.

The BTS3900 has the following features:

l High capacity
l Excellent expandability
l Light weight
l Small space

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l GSM/WCDMA dual-mode application

Figure 4-4 Indoor macro NodeB

4.3 Outdoor Separated Macro NodeB BTS3900A


The outdoor separated macro NodeB BTS3900A applies to the outdoor scenarios, such as
centralized installation and swapping of the macro NodeB.
The BTS3900A, one of the most compact outdoor macro NodeBs in the industry, features light
weight and easy transportation due to its stacking design.
The BTS3900A RF modules in GSM, UMTS, and LTE modes can share one RF cabinet, which
saves installation space and facilitates smooth evolution.

BTS3900A with AC Power


The BTS3900A with AC power consists of the RF cabinet and the APM30, which are installed
in stacking installation mode. The BBU3900 can be installed in the APM30, and the WRFU can
be installed in the RF cabinet. Configurations of the BTS3900A with AC power vary with the
different applications, as shown in Figure 4-5 and Figure 4-6.

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Figure 4-5 Outdoor macro NodeB with AC power (1)

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Figure 4-6 Outdoor macro NodeB with AC power (2)

BTS3900A with DC Power


The BTS3900A with DC power consists of the RF cabinet and the transmission cabinet, which
are in stacking installation mode. The BBU3900 is installed in the transmission cabinet, and the
WRFU is installed in the RF cabinet, as shown in Figure 4-7.

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Figure 4-7 Outdoor macro NodeB with DC power

4.4 Outdoor Mini NodeB BTS3900C


The outdoor mini NodeB BTS3900C applies to new outdoor 3G sites, blind spots such as tunnels,
hot spots, and places where no equipment room exists, and marginal networks.

The BTS3900C can be installed on the pole, wall, or ground. When it is installed on the ground,
a stand or a support must be used.

The BTS3900C is classified into two types: BTS3900C with DC power (-48 V DC) and
BTS3900C with AC power (220 V AC). In the DC input scenario, the cabinet is equipped with

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the DC power distribution box, as shown in Figure 4-8. In the AC input scenario, the cabinet is
configured with an SPD (AC) and EPS30-4815A power module, as shown in Figure 4-9.

Figure 4-8 Outdoor mini NodeB with DC power

Figure 4-9 Outdoor mini NodeB with AC power

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4.5 Multi-Mode NodeB


The 3900 series NodeBs feature a unified platform and a modular design, which enables modules
in GSM, UMTS, or LTE mode to be inserted in one cabinet to support different modes, the
baseband processing units and RF modules to share the same hardware platform, and modules
in different modes to be inserted in one cabinet to support multi-mode application, thus
implementing smooth evolution from GSM to UMTS, and then to LTE.

Baseband processing units of different modes can be installed in one cabinet.

Through configuration of different-mode baseband modules in one cabinet, the NodeB can
support the GSM single mode, UMTS single mode, or GSM/UMTS dual mode. In addition, with
the baseband modules in LTE mode configured in future, the NodeB can support the GSM/
UMTS/LTE multi-mode application.

RF modules of different modes can be installed in one cabinet.

Through configuration of different-mode RF modules in one cabinet, the NodeB can support
the GSM single mode, UMTS single mode, or GSM/UMTS dual mode.

The RF modules in UMTS mode are LTE-ready in hardware. The UMTS/ LTE dual-mode
RF modules can be supported through NodeB software upgrade in the same frequency
band.

Figure 4-10 and Figure 4-11 show the indoor and outdoor applications of the multi-mode NodeB
respectively.

Figure 4-10 Indoor application of the multi-mode NodeB

Figure 4-11 Outdoor application of the multi-mode NodeB

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5 Features of the NodeB

Featuring the cutting-edge modular design of multiple forms and modes, the NodeB enjoys
various advanced features and functions.

Advanced Platform-Based Architecture


l The NodeB that uses the Huawei IP switch-based platform supports the GSM/UMTS dual-
mode application, HSPA+, and smooth evolution to the LTE.
l The distributed NodeB, cabinet macro NodeB, and compact mini NodeB share the baseband
and RF modules. The three types of basic modules (BBU, RF, and WRFU) can form
different NodeB products that apply to different scenarios. This reduces cost in equipment
and maintenance.
l The NodeB supports the dual-star GE IP switch technology, thus enabling more powerful
capability in internal data exchange and satisfying the requirements of increasing HSPA+
and LTE data volume in the future.
l The BBU3900 provides eight slots, in which the boards or modules are swappable, and
supports smooth capacity expansion and evolution.
l The RF module integrates the duplexer and the Transceiver Unit (TRU), thus enhancing
integrity of RF parts and meeting future requirements for a compact, high-efficiency, and
low-cost NodeB.
l A minimized NodeB cabinet is easy to transport and install, and the stacking installation
mode of NodeB cabinets lowers the requirement for footprint.

High Integrity and Large Capacity


l The BBU3900 contains highly integrated chips and features large capacity. A single
BBU3900 supports 24 cells, with 1,536 UL CEs and 1,536 DL CEs. It also supports HSDPA
and HSUPA services.
l A single RRU or WRFU supports the 4-carrier configuration. When the capacity of the
NodeB is expanded from 1 x 1 to 1 x 4 or from 3 x 1 to 3 x 4, no extra RRU or WRFU is
required.

High Performance
l The NodeB features high receiver sensitivity. The 2-way receiver sensitivity is higher than
-129.3 dBm without the Tower Amplification (TMA).

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l The WRFU supports 80 W output power and the RRU3804 supports 60 W output power.
The power amplification efficiency is boosted to 27.6%.
l The NodeB supports the open-loop TX diversity and closed-loop TX diversity to enhance
downlink coverage and capacity.

ATM/IP Dual-Stack Protocol


ATM
l The NodeB supports the User-Network Interface (UNI) mode when transmission resources
are inadequate and traffic is low.
l The NodeB supports the Inverse Multiplexing on ATM (IMA) mode when there are rich
transmission resources. This mode features high reliability, high-speed transmission, and
low transmission delay.
l The NodeB supports the fractional ATM mode.

IP
The IP transport, based on IPs, supports the transmission of various data services on low-rate
links. In this mode, the IP transmission resources are fully utilized and operators' investment is
dramatically reduced.
l Native IP transport is supported without requirements for additional hardware. Compared
with the PWE3 technology, native IP transport enjoys higher transmission efficiency and
lower investment because the PWE3 external device is not required.
l IP over E1 is supported to fully utilize the E1 resources of the existing network and to
provide a complete solution of IP transport.
l The fractional Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) technology is supported.
l The ATM and IP dual stack is supported to protect operators' early investment in ATM
transport.
l The compression and multiplexing technologies, such as the multiplexing of PPP header
compression, PPPMUX, and IP Header Compression (IPHC), are supported to help achieve
high transmission bandwidth efficiency over E1 ports. With the solution of IPHC + PPP
compression + PPPMUX, the E1 transmission rate of the 12.2 kbit/s voice service rises by
up to 37%.
l The FP MUX is supported to reduce the number of Medium Access Control (MAC) headers
by multiplexing packets and to raise the transmission efficiency over FE ports. With this
technology, the FE transmission rate of the 12.2 kbit/s voice service rises by up to 40%.
l Hybrid transport is supported, which enables different transmission paths to be allocated
for services with different QoS requirements. For example, hybrid transport enables real-
time services to travel on electrical ports, such as E1/T1 ports, and non-real-time services
to travel on Ethernet ports.

Flexible Clock Synchronization Modes


The NodeB supports the following clock synchronization modes to fulfill different clock
networking requirements:
l Synchronization with the upper-level clock extracted from the Iub interface
l Synchronization with the clock obtained from the GPS
l Synchronization with an external clock such as a 2 MHz clock

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l Without additional hardware, the IP clock is supported through software upgrade, thus
providing IP transport with cost-effective clock solutions.
l Synchronization with the internal clock. The internal stratum-3 clock ensures that the
NodeB keeps working properly for at least 90 days in the case of loss of the external clock.

HSDPA
l The HSDPA and R99/R4 services are supported in the same carrier.
l The downlink data rate of a single cell can peak at 14.4 Mbit/s.
l A single cell supports 15 High Speed Physical Downlink Shared Channel (HS-PDSCH)
codes and dynamic code resource allocation.
l The NodeB supports 12 categories of UE at various rates.
l A single cell can support 64 HSDPA UEs.
l The NodeB supports dynamic power allocation.
l The QPSK and 16QAM modulation modes which raise spectrum usage are supported.

HSUPA
l The HSUPA and R99/R4 services are supported in the same carrier.
l The E-DCH TTI of 10 ms and 2 ms are supported.
l The uplink data rate of a single cell can peak at 5.76 Mbit/s.
l A single cell can support 60 HSUPA UEs.
l The NodeB supports Received Total Wideband Power (RTWP) fast measurement in a
period of 2 ms to effectively enhance the reliability of UL loads.

MBMS
l The NodeB supports the setup, reconfiguration, and deletion of the MBMS notification
Indicator Channel (MICH), and handling of the related signaling configuration.
l Each cell supports 16 Secondary Common Control Physical Channels (SCCPCHs).
l Each SCCPCH supports 4 Forward Access Channels (FACHs).
l Each cell supports 63 MBMS channels.

Access of High-Velocity UEs


The NodeB allows UEs to move in a cell at the velocity of up to 400 km/h. The UEs can enjoy
services in the high-speed vehicles such as express trains or maglev trains.

Enhanced Antenna Technology


l The RET antenna is supported to optimize network coverage, reduce interference, and
expand system capacity.
l The remote batch OM, batch software upgrade, and batch adjustment of RET antenna
downtilts are supported.
l The automatic scanning of the RET antenna is supported.
l The Antenna Interface Standard Group (AISG) 1.1 and 2.0 standard interfaces are
supported.

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l The cascading of RET antennas and controlling the tilt of the 2G RET antenna through the
3G site are supported.

Same Band Antenna Sharing


l To implement the same band antenna sharing with low insertion loss, the Same-band
Antenna Sharing Unit (SASU) and Same-band Antenna Sharing Adapter (SASA) are
introduced to reduce cost in network deployment.
l The SASU applies to two scenarios: the antenna shared by 2G and 3G systems and the
antenna shared by two 3G systems. The SASU that enables two different systems at the
same band to share one antenna system is an important part of the same band antenna
sharing solution. The SASU can greatly reduce the cost and time of the 3G network
construction.
l The SASU supports 900 MHz and 2,100 MHz frequency bands.
l The SASA is another important part of the same band antenna sharing solution. Although
it brings an insertion loss of 0.8 dB in the downlink, it can integrate transmit carriers from
two antennas into one antenna, without affecting GSM network performance.

Operation and Maintenance


The NodeB provides two OM platforms: Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT) and centralized
management center (M2000).

l The NodeB supports local maintenance, remote maintenance, and reverse maintenance.
l The NodeB supports the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) and the Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP). When data is not configured or the NodeB is faulty, the NodeB
automatically sets up an OM channel to enhance system reliability and to perform remote
troubleshooting.
l The NodeB supports configuration baseline which simplifies the configuration rollback
process and enhances reliability of configuration rollback.
l The NodeB provides the intelligent out-of-service function. Before the NodeB is out of
service, the UE is handed over to another 2G or 3G cell when the NodeB gradually reduces
the cell pilot power. Such a handover prevents service disruption.
l The NodeB provides the RRU topology scanning function, which enables automatic
monitoring of the RRU topology in real time to help reduce manual intervention.
l The NodeB provides the complete system self-detection function, thus local commissioning
is not required.

Environment Adaptability
To adapt to all kinds of environment, the NodeB provides a comprehensive solution covering
power distribution, surge protection, transmission cabling, installation of transmission devices,
and power backup.

Outdoor environment

l The RRU complies with the International Protection standard IP65 in terms of
waterproofing and dustproofing. The design meets class 1 standard in terms of protection
against damp, mould, and salt mist. The rack can protect the RRU from exposure to solar
radiation and adverse environments. The RRU works normally in the temperature ranging
from –40°C to +50°C with the solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2.

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l The BTS3900A complies with the International Protection standard IP55 in terms of
waterproofing and dustproofing. The design meets class 1 standard in terms of protection
against damp, mould, and salt mist. The rack can protect the BTS3900A from exposure to
solar radiation and adverse environments. The BTS3900A works normally in the
temperature ranging from –40°C to +45°C with the solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2.
l The BTS3900C complies with the International Protection standard IP55 in terms of
waterproofing and dustproofing. The design meets class 1 standard in terms of protection
against damp, mould, and salt mist. The BTS3900C works normally in the temperature
ranging from –40°C to +45°C with the solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2 and the temperature
ranging from -40°C to +50°C without solar radiation.
Indoor environment
The NodeB complies with the International Protection standard IP20 in indoor environment.
The BBU3900 works normally in the temperature ranging from –20°C to +55°C , and the
BTS3900 works normally in the temperature ranging from –20°C to +50°C.

Capacity Expansion and Evolution


The NodeB that uses the Huawei IP switch-based platform supports the GSM/UMTS dual-mode
application, HSPA+ in terms of hardware, and smooth evolution to the LTE.
l The BBU3900 is HSPA+ phase 1 (downlink 64QAM and MIMO 2 x 2) ready in hardware.
l The BBU3900 supports HSPA+ phase 2 (uplink 16QAM) by adding baseband processing
boards.
l The BBU3900 supports the LTE by adding baseband processing boards.
l The RF modules are HSPA+ and LTE ready in hardware.

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6 Typical Configurations of the NodeB

About This Chapter

This describes the typical configurations of the BTS3900, BTS3900A, DBS3900.

6.1 Typical Configurations of the BTS3900


The BTS3900 supports omni-directional, 2-sector, 3-sector, and 6-sector configurations, and
smooth capacity expansion from 1 x 1 to 3 x 8.
6.2 Typical Configurations of the BTS3900A
The BTS3900A supports omni-directional, 2-sector, 3-sector, and 6-sector configurations, and
smooth capacity expansion from 1 x 1 to 3 x 8.
6.3 Typical Configurations of the DBS3900
This describes the typical configurations of the DBS3900. Capacity expansion can be
implemented through module addition or license upgrade. When license upgrade is required,
the capacity can be expanded by 16 cells at a time. During the early stage of network deployment,
you can use configurations of small capacity such as 3 x 1. Along with the increase in the number
of UEs, you can upgrade the system to a larger capacity configuration such as 3 x 2 and 3 x 4.

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6.1 Typical Configurations of the BTS3900


The BTS3900 supports omni-directional, 2-sector, 3-sector, and 6-sector configurations, and
smooth capacity expansion from 1 x 1 to 3 x 8.
The BTS3900 includes the boards such as the WMPT, WBBP, and WRFU. The WMPT and the
WBBP are installed in the BBU3900. Figure 6-1 shows the typical configurations of the
BTS3900, where the WBBP supporting three cells and the WRFU supporting 80 W/4 carriers
are taken as an example.

Figure 6-1 Typical configurations of the BTS3900

Table 6-1 Typical configurations of the BTS3900


Configuration Number of Number of Number of WRFUs
WBBPs WMPTs (No TX Diversity)

3x1 1 1 3

3x2 2 1 3

3x3 3 1 3

3x4 4 1 3

NOTE

N x M = sector x carrier. For example, 3 x 1 indicates that each of the three sectors has one carrier.

6.2 Typical Configurations of the BTS3900A


The BTS3900A supports omni-directional, 2-sector, 3-sector, and 6-sector configurations, and
smooth capacity expansion from 1 x 1 to 3 x 8.
The BTS3900A includes the boards such as the WMPT, WBBP, and WRFU. The WMPT and
the WBBP are installed in the BBU3900. Figure 6-2 shows the typical configurations of the

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BTS3900A, where the WBBP supporting three cells and the WRFU supporting 80 W/4 carriers
are taken as an example.

Figure 6-2 Typical configurations of the BTS3900A

Table 6-2 Typical configurations of the BTS3900A


Configuration Number of Number of Number of WRFUs
WBBPs WMPTs (No TX Diversity)

3x1 1 1 3

3x2 2 1 3

3x3 3 1 3

3x4 4 1 3

NOTE

N x M = sector x carrier. For example, 3 x 1 indicates that each of the three sectors has one carrier.

6.3 Typical Configurations of the DBS3900


This describes the typical configurations of the DBS3900. Capacity expansion can be
implemented through module addition or license upgrade. When license upgrade is required,
the capacity can be expanded by 16 cells at a time. During the early stage of network deployment,
you can use configurations of small capacity such as 3 x 1. Along with the increase in the number
of UEs, you can upgrade the system to a larger capacity configuration such as 3 x 2 and 3 x 4.
Table 6-3 lists the typical configurations of the DBS3900.

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Table 6-3 Typical configurations of the DBS3900


Configuration Number of Number of Number of
WBBPs RRU3804s (No TX RRU3801Cs (No TX
Diversity) Diversity)

3x1 1 3 3

3x2 2 3 3

3x3 3 3 6

3x4 4 3 6

NOTE

l N x M = sector x carrier. For example, 3 x 1 indicates that each of the three sectors has one carrier.
l Assume that the number of RRUs is a when the RRUs are configured in no TX diversity mode. Then,
under the same configuration, the number of RRUs is 2a when the TX diversity mode is applied.

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7 Monitoring Principles of the NodeB

This describes the monitoring principles of the BTS3900, BTS3900A, and DBS3900.

Monitoring Principles of the BTS3900


Figure 7-1 shows the monitoring principles of the BTS3900, where a UPEU installed in the
lower slot is taken as an example.

Figure 7-1 Monitoring Principles of the BTS3900

Monitoring Principles of the BTS3900A


Figure 7-2 shows the monitoring principles of the BTS3900A, where a UPEU installed in the
lower slot is taken as an example.

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Figure 7-2 Monitoring Principles of the BTS3900A

Monitoring Principles of the DBS3900


Figure 7-3 shows the monitoring principles of the DBS3900, where a UPEU installed in the
lower slot is taken as an example.

Figure 7-3 Monitoring Principles of the DBS3900

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8 Topologies of the NodeB

About This Chapter

This describes the topologies of the NodeB, which consists of the topology on the Iub interface
and topology of the RRU.

8.1 Topology on the Iub Interface


The NodeB supports multiple topologies on the Iub interface and it supports ATM transport and
IP transport.
8.2 Networking on the CPRI Interface
Multiple topologies such as star, chain, and ring are supported between the BBU3900 and the
RRUs.

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8.1 Topology on the Iub Interface


The NodeB supports multiple topologies on the Iub interface and it supports ATM transport and
IP transport.

8.1.1 ATM-Based Topologies


The NodeB supports multiple topologies, such as star, tree, and ring, when the ATM protocol
stack is applied.
8.1.2 IP-Based Topologies
In terms of IP-based topologies, the NodeB is enhanced to support the Iub hub topology in
addition to the traditional star topology.

8.1.1 ATM-Based Topologies


The NodeB supports multiple topologies, such as star, tree, and ring, when the ATM protocol
stack is applied.

Star Topology
The star topology is the most common topology and is applicable to densely populated areas.

Figure 8-1 shows the star topology.

Figure 8-1 Star topology

Advantages:

l The NodeB is directly connected to the RNC. Therefore, the star topology features easy
maintenance, engineering, and capacity expansion.

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l Direct data transmission is implemented between the NodeB and the RNC, reducing the
number of nodes that signals travel through and enhancing transmission reliability.
Disadvantage: The star topology requires more transmission resources than other topologies.

Chain Topology
The chain topology is applicable to belt-shaped and sparsely populated areas, such as areas along
highways and railways.
Figure 8-2 shows the chain topology.

Figure 8-2 Chain topology

Advantages: The chain topology can reduce costs in transmission devices, engineering,
construction, and transmission link lease.
Disadvantages:
l Signals travel through many nodes, leading to low transmission reliability.
l Faults in the upper-level NodeB may affect the operation of the lower-level NodeB.
l The number of levels in a chain topology cannot exceed five.

Tree Topology
The tree topology applies to areas in which the network structure, site distribution, and subscriber
distribution are complicated, for example, hot spot areas in which subscribers are widely
distributed.
Figure 8-3 shows the tree topology.

Figure 8-3 Tree topology

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Advantages: The tree topology requires fewer transmission links than the star topology.
Disadvantages:
l Signals travel through many nodes, leading to low transmission reliability and difficulties
in construction and maintenance.
l Faults in the upper-level NodeB may affect the operation of the lower-level NodeB.
l Capacity expansion is difficult because it may require changes in the network architecture.
l The number of cascading levels cannot exceed five.

8.1.2 IP-Based Topologies


In terms of IP-based topologies, the NodeB is enhanced to support the Iub hub topology in
addition to the traditional star topology.

Figure 8-4 IP hub topology

The microwave topology is a typical hub topology and the most important hub scenario.
Transmission devices, such as the hub NodeB or transmission gateway, can be placed at the
cross points of each tree topology. Typically, the hub NodeB is used for the first-level
convergence. Based on capacity requirements, the hub NodeB or the transmission gateway
TGW1000 can be used for the second-level convergence. Figure 8-4 shows an example.

8.2 Networking on the CPRI Interface


Multiple topologies such as star, chain, and ring are supported between the BBU3900 and the
RRUs.
Figure 8-5 shows the typical topologies between the BBU3900 and the RRU.

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Figure 8-5 Typical topologies between the BBU3900 and the RRUs

NOTE

When the chain topology is applied to the RRUs, a maximum of eight cascading levels at 2.5 Gbit/s and
four cascading levels at 1.25 Gbit/s can be supported if one RRU supports one 2-way RX/1-way TX cell.

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Product Description 9 Operation and Maintenance of the NodeB

9 Operation and Maintenance of the NodeB

About This Chapter

The OM subsystem of the NodeB manages, monitors, and maintains the software, hardware,
and configuration of the NodeB. The OM subsystem also provides various OM modes and
multiple maintenance platforms to meet different maintenance requirements

9.1 OM Modes of the NodeB


The NodeB supports two OM platforms: LMT and M2000.
9.2 OM Functions of the NodeB
The NodeB OM system provides functions of commissioning management, equipment
management, software management, and alarm management.

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9.1 OM Modes of the NodeB


The NodeB supports two OM platforms: LMT and M2000.

The features of the NodeB OM modes are as follows:


l The NodeB supports the following OM modes:
– Local maintenance: The NodeB is maintained on the LMT through the local Ethernet
port of the NodeB.
– Remote maintenance: The NodeB is maintained through the IP route provided by the
RNC. The maintenance is performed on the LMT in an RNC equipment room or on the
M2000 client in the centralized maintenance center.
– Reverse maintenance: Another NodeB under the same RNS is maintained on the LMT
through the local Ethernet port of a NodeB and the IP route provided by the RNC.
l The NodeB supports the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) and the Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP). When data is not configured or the NodeB is faulty, the NodeB
automatically sets up an OM channel to enhance system reliability and to perform remote
troubleshooting.
l The NodeB supports configuration baseline which simplifies the configuration rollback
process and enhances reliability of configuration rollback.
l The NodeB provides the intelligent out-of-service function. Before the NodeB is out of
service, the UE is handed over to another 2G or 3G cell when the NodeB gradually reduces
the cell pilot power. Such a handover prevents service disruption.
l The NodeB provides the RRU topology scanning function, which enables automatic
monitoring of the RRU topology in real time to help reduce manual intervention.
l The NodeB provides the complete system self-detection function, thus local commissioning
is not required.

Figure 9-1 shows the NodeB OM network.

Figure 9-1 OM network of the NodeB

The NodeB OM network consists of the following elements:

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Product Description 9 Operation and Maintenance of the NodeB

l LMT: refers to the OM terminal that is installed with the Huawei Local Maintenance
Terminal software group and is connected to the OM network of NEs. Through the LMT,
you can operate and maintain one NodeB.
l NodeB: an object to be maintained.
l RAN configuration system: configures and reconfigures the data of the RNC and NodeB.
l M2000: maintains multiple NodeB systems in a centralized way.
l OM channel: provides maintenance channels between the NodeB and the LMT or M2000.

9.2 OM Functions of the NodeB


The NodeB OM system provides functions of commissioning management, equipment
management, software management, and alarm management.

Commissioning Management
Commissioning management has the following functions:
l Equipment performance test: CPU occupancy test, clock source quality test, and power
detection
l Routine test, such as E1/T1 performance statistics
l Service performance test: RF performance test, UL channel scanning, and service resource
occupancy statistics
NOTE

The RF performance test is also referred to as the 141 test. It is based on TS25.141 in the 3GPP protocols,
which aims at testing the NodeB RF performance.

Equipment Management
Equipment management consists of equipment maintenance and data configuration. Equipment
management has the following functions:
l Maintaining the equipment: board reset, equipment status management, equipment self-
testing, active/standby switchover, and time correction
l Configuring the equipment: configuring, querying and backing up equipment parameters,
such as the NodeB hardware, clock, algorithm, and RF parameter configuration

Software Management
Software management includes the following functions:
l Activating the software
l Checking the compatibility of software and hardware versions
l Querying hardware and software versions
l Upgrading the software version

Alarm Management
Alarm management consists of equipment alarm management and environment alarm
management.

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l The alarm management system can detect and report equipment faults in real time. The
LMT or the M2000 can display alarm information and provide alarm-handling suggestions.
The alarm management system of the M2000 connects to an alarm box through a serial
port and supports both audible and visual alarms. The maintenance personnel can subscribe
to the alarm information that can be forwarded to their handsets or pagers so that they can
handle the faults in time.
l Environment alarm management
Typically, equipment rooms of NodeBs are unmanned and distributed over a vast area. The
equipment in such a room works in a relatively adverse environment, and may be damaged
due to fire, water immersion, or floods. To help you handle such emergencies, the
NodeB provides a complete environment alarm management system.
The functions of alarm management are as follows:
l Alarm testing
l Alarm reporting
l Alarm shielding
l Alarm affirming
l Alarm pre-processing
l Alarm correlation processing
l Alarm help information processing

Security Management
The operation rights for maintenance personnel are divided into multiple levels when both the
NodeB and the M2000 are applied. This ensures that the running equipment is free from
misoperation.

Environment Monitoring
The environment monitoring system provides customized solutions regarding door control,
infrared, smoke, water damage, humidity, and temperature monitoring.

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Product Description 10 Reliability of the NodeB

10 Reliability of the NodeB

The NodeB features a new system architecture and a complete redundancy design. In addition,
the NodeB takes advantage of Huawei large-capacity ASIC chips to enhance the integrity of
modules and reduce the number of parts, thus significantly improving the system reliability.

System Reliability
The NodeB has the reliability design such as the load-sharing and redundancy configuration,
and adopts the optimized fault detection/isolation technology of boards and systems, thus greatly
improving the reliability of the system.
Redundancy design
l The main control board, transmission board, power supply unit, and fan unit in the NodeB
all support redundancy. The BBU supports load sharing.
l The CPRI port that connects the BBU and the RF modules supports the ring topology.
When one CPRI link becomes faulty, the NodeB can automatically switch to another CPRI
link.
l The key data such as software versions and data configuration files in the NodeB supports
redundancy.
Reliability design
The NodeB can automatically self-detect and diagnose hardware failures and environment
problems, and then report alarms. It also attempts to conduct self-healing to clear faults. If the
self-healing fails, the fault is automatically isolated.

Hardware Reliability
Anti-Misinsertion function of boards
When a board is wrongly inserted into the slot of another board, the mistaken board cannot be
connected to the backplane, and in this way, the equipment is free from damage.
Overtemperature protection
When the ambient temperature of the PA on the RF module is too high, the NodeB generates
overtemperature alarms and immediately shuts down the PA to prevent it from damage.
Power supply reliability

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l The NodeB has wide-range voltage and surge protection functions.


l The NodeB provides power failure protection for programs and data.
l The boards protect power supply against overvoltage, overcurrent, and reverse connection
of positive and negative poles.
l The hierarchical shutdown is supported. The outdoor NodeB performs shutdown for the
PA based on the backup power capacity.
Surge protection design
The NodeB takes surge protection measures on AC/DC power sockets, input/output signal ports
(E1 port, interconnection port, and Boolean alarm port), antenna connectors, and GPS ports.

Software Reliability
The software reliability is embodied in the redundancy of key files and data and the powerful
error tolerance of software.
Software redundancy
The NodeB provides redundancy for key files and data, such as software versions and data
configuration files, to prevent them from damage and to ensure the normal running of the NodeB.
l Redundancy of software versions: The NodeB provides separate redundancy for software
versions including the BootROM software version to avoid version problems. If one version
becomes faulty, the NodeB can switch to the backup version.
l Redundancy of data configuration files: The NodeB provides separate redundancy for data
configuration files to avoid interrupting the running of the files. If the current file becomes
faulty, the NodeB can keep working properly with the backup file.
Error tolerance capability
When the software is faulty, it does not affect the entire NodeB because the system is capable
of self-healing. The software error tolerance of the NodeB covers the following aspects:
l Scheduled detection of key resources: The NodeB performs occupancy check on software
resources. If resource hang-up occurs due to software faults, the NodeB can release the
unavailable resources in time and export logs and alarms.
l Task monitoring: During the running of software, the NodeB monitors the internal errors
of all software and some hardware faults, if any. The NodeB also has a monitoring process
to monitor running status and report alarms when the system is faulty, and try to restore
the task by self-healing.
l Data consistency check: The NodeB performs scheduled or event-triggered data
consistency check and can restore the data consistency preferably or preferentially. Also,
it generates related logs and alarms.
l Dongle: The NodeB can detect the irregular running status of the software and then
automatically reset the system through the dongles at both software and hardware levels.

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Product Description 11 Specifications of the NodeB

11 Specifications of the NodeB

About This Chapter

This describes the specifications of the BTS3900, BTS3900A, DBS3900, and BTS3900C.

11.1 Specifications of the BTS3900


The technical specifications of the BTS3900 cover items such as the RF, capacity, engineering,
environment, and others.
11.2 Specifications of the BTS3900A
The technical specifications of the BTS3900A cover items such as the RF, capacity, engineering,
environment, and others.
11.3 Specifications of the DBS3900
The technical specifications of the DBS3900 cover items such as the RF, capacity, engineering,
environment, and others.

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11 Specifications of the NodeB Product Description

11.1 Specifications of the BTS3900


The technical specifications of the BTS3900 cover items such as the RF, capacity, engineering,
environment, and others.

Table 11-1 Specifications of the BTS3900


Remarks Item Specifications

RF Frequency 2,100 MHz


specifications band RX: 1,920 MHz to 1,980 MHz
TX: 2,110 MHz to 2,170 MHz

Output One WRFU supports four carriers. The output power of the
power WRFU at the NodeB antenna connector is 80 W.
NOTE
Maximum output power = Maximum output power of the PA -
Internal losses. The maximum output power is measured at the
NodeB antenna connector.
l One-carrier configuration: 60 W per carrier
l Two-carrier configuration: 40 W per carrier (1001
configuration: 20 W per carrier)
l Three- or four-carrier configuration: 20 W per carrier

Receiver Frequency 1-way 2-way Remarks


sensitivity band receiver receiver
sensitivity sensitivity
(dBm) (dBm)

Band I -125.8 -128.6 As


(2,100 recommende
MHz) d in 3GPP
TS25.104,
the receiver
sensitivity
(full band) is
measured at
the antenna
connector on
condition that
the channel
rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s
and the BER
is within
0.001.

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Remarks Item Specifications

-126.5 -129.3 The receiver


sensitivity
(median
performance
over
reception
bandwidth) is
measured at
the antenna
connector on
condition that
the channel
rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s
and the BER
is within
0.001.

Band II -125.3 -128.1 As


(1,900 recommende
MHz) and d in 3GPP
Band V/VI TS25.104,
(850 MHz) the receiver
sensitivity
(full band) is
measured at
the antenna
connector on
condition that
the channel
rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s
and the BER
is within
0.001.

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Remarks Item Specifications

-126.0 -128.8 The receiver


sensitivity
(median
performance
over
reception
bandwidth) is
measured at
the antenna
connector on
condition that
the channel
rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s
and the BER
is within
0.001.

Other -125.6 -128.4 As


bands recommende
d in 3GPP
TS25.104,
the receiver
sensitivity
(full band) is
measured at
the antenna
connector on
condition that
the channel
rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s
and the BER
is within
0.001.

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Remarks Item Specifications

-126.3 -129.1 The receiver


sensitivity
(median
performance
over
reception
bandwidth) is
measured at
the antenna
connector on
condition that
the channel
rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s
and the BER
is within
0.001.

Capacity Capacity 24 cells


specifications Maximum configuration: 6 sectors x 4 carriers, 3 sectors x 8
carriers
UL: 1,536 CEs
DL: 1,536 CEs

Engineering Dimensions 900 mm x 600 mm x 450 mm


specifications (height x
width x
depth)

Weight (kg) Empty cabinet: ≤ 70


In 3 x 1 configuration: ≤ 120
In full configuration: ≤ 160

Power input -48 V DC; voltage range: -38.4 V DC to -57 V DC


+24 V DC; voltage range: +21.6 V DC to +29 V DC
220 V AC single-phase power cable: 176 V AC to 290 V AC
220 V AC three-phase power cable: 176/304 V AC to
290/500 V AC

Power Configuration Typical Maximum


consumption power power
consumption consumption
(W) (W)

3x1 520 620

3x2 610 830

3x3 810 1,070

3x4 1,020 1,330

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NOTE
l The typical power consumption is reached when the output power
per carrier on the cabinet top is 20 W and the NodeB works with
a 50% load.
l The maximum power consumption is reached when the output
power per carrier on the cabinet top is 20 W and the NodeB works
with a 100% load.

Environment Temperature -20℃ to +50℃


specification
Relative 5% RH to 95% RH
humidity

Absolute (1 to 25) g/m3


humidity

Air pressure 70 kPa to 106 kPa

Protection IP20
degree

Other Transmissio A maximum of 32 E1s/T1s, 2 FE electrical ports, and 2 FE


specification n port optical ports

Clock Clock on the Iub interface, clock from the GPS, clock in free-
synchronizat run mode, and IP clock
ion Precision: 0.05 ppm

11.2 Specifications of the BTS3900A


The technical specifications of the BTS3900A cover items such as the RF, capacity, engineering,
environment, and others.

Table 11-2 Specifications of the BTS3900A


Remarks Item Specifications

RF Frequency 2,100 MHz


specificati band RX: 1,920 MHz to 1,980 MHz
ons
TX: 2,110 MHz to 2,170 MHz

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Output One WRFU supports four carriers. The output power of the WRFU
power at the NodeB antenna connector is 80 W.
NOTE
Maximum output power = Maximum output power of the PA - Internal
losses. The maximum output power is measured at the NodeB antenna
connector.
l One-carrier configuration: 60 W per carrier
l Two-carrier configuration: 40 W per carrier (1001
configuration: 20 W per carrier)
l Three- or four-carrier configuration: 20 W per carrier

Receiver Frequency 1-way 2-way Remarks


sensitivity band receiver receiver
sensitivity sensitivity
(dBm) (dBm)

Band I -125.8 -128.6 As recommended in


(2,100 3GPP TS25.104, the
MHz) receiver sensitivity (full
band) is measured at the
antenna connector on
condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

-126.5 -129.3 The receiver sensitivity


(median performance
over reception
bandwidth) is measured
at the antenna connector
on condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

Band II -125.3 -128.1 As recommended in


(1,900 3GPP TS25.104, the
MHz) and receiver sensitivity (full
Band V/VI band) is measured at the
(850 MHz) antenna connector on
condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

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Remarks Item Specifications

-126.0 -128.8 The receiver sensitivity


(median performance
over reception
bandwidth) is measured
at the antenna connector
on condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

Other -125.6 -128.4 As recommended in


bands 3GPP TS25.104, the
receiver sensitivity (full
band) is measured at the
antenna connector on
condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

-126.3 -129.1 The receiver sensitivity


(median performance
over reception
bandwidth) is measured
at the antenna connector
on condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

Capacity Capacity 24 cells


specificati Maximum configuration: 6 sectors x 4 carriers, 3 sectors x 8
ons carriers
UL: 1,536 CEs
DL: 1,536 CEs

Engineeri Dimensio RF cabinet: 700 mm x 600 mm x 480 mm


ng ns (height APM30 cabinet: 700 mm x 600 mm x 480 mm
specificati x width x
ons depth) Transmission cabinet: 700 mm x 600 mm x 480 mm

Weight RF cabinet: ≤ 55
(kg) APM30 cabinet: ≤ 65
WRFU module: ≤ 12
BTS3900A in 3 x 1 configuration ≤ 165 (without the battery)
In full configuration:
l ≤ 210 (RF cabinet wit six WRFUs and without the battery)
l ≤ 165 (RF cabinet wit three WRFUs and without the battery)

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Remarks Item Specifications

Power 220 V AC single-phase power cable: 176 V AC to 290 V AC


input 220 V AC three-phase power cable: 176/304 V AC to 290/500 V
AC
110 V AC dual-wire power cable
-48 V DC; voltage range: -38.4 V DC to -57 V DC

Power Power consumption Power backup duration


consumpti based on new batteries
on and typical power
consumption

Configurat Typical Maximum 50 Ah 100 Ah


ion power power
consumpti consumpti
on (W) on (W)

3x1 630 740 3.8 hours 8.8 hours

3x2 730 970 3.2 hours 7.5 hours

3x3 950 1,300 2.3 hours 5.2 hours

3x4 1,220 1,580 4.6 hours 3.8 hours


NOTE
l The typical power consumption is reached when the output power per
carrier on the cabinet top is 20 W and the NodeB works with a 50%
load.
l The maximum power consumption is reached when the output power
per carrier on the cabinet top is 20 W and the NodeB works with a 100%
load.

A single 50 or 100 Ah (optional)


built-in
battery

Environm Temperatu -40°C to +50°C (with solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2 and APM heat
ent re exchanger)
specificati
-40°C to +50°C (with solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2 and APM air
on
filter)

Relative 5% RH to 100% RH
humidity

Absolute (1 to 30) g/m3


humidity

Air 70 kPa to 106 kPa


pressure

Protection Battery cabin of the RF cabinet with three RFUs: IP54


degree Direct-ventilation battery cabinet: IP54
Others: IP55

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Other Transmiss A maximum of 32 E1s/T1s, 2 FE electrical ports, and 2 FE optical


specificati ion port ports
on
Clock Clock on the Iub interface, clock from the GPS, clock in free-run
synchroni mode, and IP clock
zation Precision: 0.05 ppm

11.3 Specifications of the DBS3900


The technical specifications of the DBS3900 cover items such as the RF, capacity, engineering,
environment, and others.
The DBS3900 has two configuration types: BBU3900+RRU3801C and BBU3900+RRU3804.
The specifications of the two configurations are shown in Table 11-3 and Table 11-4.

DBS3900 (BBU3900 + RRU3801C)

Table 11-3 Specifications of the DBS3900 (BBU3900 + RRU3801C)


Remark Item Specifications
s

RF Frequenc Frequency band Receiving band Transmitting band


specifica y band (MHz) (MHz)
tions
Band I (2,100 MHz) 1,920 to 1,980 2,110 to 2,170

Band II (1,900 MHz) 1,850 to 1,910 1,930 to 1,990

Band III/IX (1,800 1,710 to 1,785 1,805 to 1,880


MHz)

Band IV (AWS) 1,710 to 1,755 2,110 to 2,155

Band V/VI (850 824 to 849 869 to 894


MHz)

Band VIII (900 880 to 915 925 to 960


MHz)

Output The RRU3801C supports two carriers. The output power of the
power RRU3801C at the antenna connector is 40 W.

Receiver Frequency band 1-way receiver 2-way Remarks


sensitivit sensitivity (dBm) receiver
y sensitivit
y (dBm)

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s

Band I (2,100 MHz) -125.8 -128.6 As


recomme
nded in
3GPP
TS25.10
4, the
receiver
sensitivit
y (full
band) is
measure
d at the
antenna
connecto
r on
conditio
n that the
channel
rate
reaches
12.2 kbit/
s and the
BER is
within
0.001.

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s

-126.5 -129.3 The


receiver
sensitivit
y
(median
performa
nce over
reception
bandwidt
h) is
measure
d at the
antenna
connecto
r on
conditio
n that the
channel
rate
reaches
12.2 kbit/
s and the
BER is
within
0.001.

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s

Other bands -125.6 -128.4 As


recomme
nded in
3GPP
TS25.10
4, the
receiver
sensitivit
y (full
band) is
measure
d at the
antenna
connecto
r on
conditio
n that the
channel
rate
reaches
12.2 kbit/
s and the
BER is
within
0.001.

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s

-126.3 -129.1 The


receiver
sensitivit
y
(median
performa
nce over
reception
bandwidt
h) is
measure
d at the
antenna
connecto
r on
conditio
n that the
channel
rate
reaches
12.2 kbit/
s and the
BER is
within
0.001.

Capacity Capacity 12 cells


specifica Maximum configuration: 6 sectors x 2 carriers, 3 sectors x 4 carriers
tions
UL: 1,536 CEs
DL: 1,536 CEs

Engineer Dimensi BBU3900: 86 mm x 442 mm x 310 mm


ing ons RRU3801C:
specifica (height x
tions width x l 480 mm x 365 mm x 145 mm (excluding the rack and housing)
depth) l 610 mm x 380 mm x 200 mm (including the rack and housing)

Weight BBU3900:
(kg) l In full configuration: 11
l In typical configuration (with one PSU, one WBBP, and one
WMPT): 7
RRU3801C: 20

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s

Power BBU3900:
input l +24 V DC; voltage range: +21.6 V DC to +29 V DC
l -48 V DC; voltage range: -38.4 V DC to -57 V DC
RRU3801C:
l -48 V DC; voltage range: -40 V DC to -60 V DC
l 220 V AC; voltage range: 150 V AC to 300 V AC

Power Power consumption Power backup duration based on


consump new batteries and typical power
tion consumption

Configur Typical Maximu 24 Ah 50 Ah 100 Ah


ation power m power
consump consump
tion tion
(with (with
50% 100%
load) load)

3×1 540 620 1.4 hours 3.6 hours 8.4 hours

3×2 680 830 1.1 hours 2.9 hours 6.7 hours

Environ Tempera BBU3900: -20℃ to +55℃


ment ture RRU3801C:
specifica
tion l -40°C to +50°C (with solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2)
l -40°C to +55°C (without solar radiation)

Relative BBU3900: 5% RH to 95% RH


humidity RRU3801C: 5% RH to 95% RH

Absolute BBU3900: (1 to 25) g/m3


humidity
RRU3801C: (1 to 30) g/m3

Air 70 kPa to 106 kPa


pressure

Protectio BBU3900: IP20


n degree RRU3801C: IP65

Other Transmis A maximum of 48 E1s/T1s, 2 FE electrical ports, and 2 FE optical


specifica sion port ports
tion
Clock Clock on the Iub interface, clock from the GPS, clock in free-run
synchron mode, and IP clock
ization Precision: 0.05 ppm

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DBS3900 (BBU3900 + RRU3804)

Table 11-4 Specifications of the DBS3900 (BBU3900 + RRU3804)


Remark Item Specifications
s

RF Frequenc Frequency band Receiving band Transmitting band


specifica y band (MHz) (MHz)
tions
Band I (2,100 MHz) 1,920 to 1,980 2,110 to 2,170

Band II (1,900 MHz) 1,850 to 1,910 1,930 to 1,990

Band IV (AWS) 1,710 to 1,755 2,110 to 2,155

Band V/VI (850 824 to 849 869 to 894


MHz)

Output The RRU3804 supports four carriers. The output power of the
power RRU3804 at the antenna connector is 60 W.
l One-carrier configuration: 50 W per carrier
l Two-carrier configuration: 30 W per carrier (1001 configuration:
20 W per carrier)
l Three-carrier configuration: 20 W per carrier
l Four-carrier configuration: 15 W per carrier

Receiver Frequency band 1-way receiver 2-way Remarks


sensitivit sensitivity (dBm) receiver
y sensitivit
y (dBm)

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s

Band I (2,100 MHz) -125.8 -128.6 As


recomm
ended in
3GPP
TS25.10
4, the
receiver
sensitivit
y (full
band) is
measure
d at the
antenna
connecto
r on
conditio
n that the
channel
rate
reaches
12.2
kbit/s
and the
BER is
within
0.001.

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s

-126.5 -129.3 The


receiver
sensitivit
y
(median
performa
nce over
receptio
n
bandwid
th) is
measure
d at the
antenna
connecto
r on
conditio
n that the
channel
rate
reaches
12.2
kbit/s
and the
BER is
within
0.001.

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s

Band II (1,900 MHz) -125.3 -128.1 As


and Band V/VI (850 recomm
MHz) ended in
3GPP
TS25.10
4, the
receiver
sensitivit
y (full
band) is
measure
d at the
antenna
connecto
r on
conditio
n that the
channel
rate
reaches
12.2
kbit/s
and the
BER is
within
0.001.

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s

-126.0 -128.8 The


receiver
sensitivit
y
(median
performa
nce over
receptio
n
bandwid
th) is
measure
d at the
antenna
connecto
r on
conditio
n that the
channel
rate
reaches
12.2
kbit/s
and the
BER is
within
0.001.

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Remark Item Specifications


s

Other bands -125.6 -128.4 As


recomm
ended in
3GPP
TS25.10
4, the
receiver
sensitivit
y (full
band) is
measure
d at the
antenna
connecto
r on
conditio
n that the
channel
rate
reaches
12.2
kbit/s
and the
BER is
within
0.001.

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Remark Item Specifications


s

-126.3 -129.1 The


receiver
sensitivit
y
(median
performa
nce over
receptio
n
bandwid
th) is
measure
d at the
antenna
connecto
r on
conditio
n that the
channel
rate
reaches
12.2
kbit/s
and the
BER is
within
0.001.

Capacity Capacity 24 cells


specifica Maximum configuration: 6 sectors x 4 carriers, 3 sectors x 8 carriers
tions
UL: 1,536 CEs
DL: 1,536 CEs

Engineer Dimensi BBU3900: 86 mm x 442 mm x 310 mm


ing ons RRU3804:
specifica (height x
tions width x l 480 mm x 270 mm x 140 mm (excluding the housing and
depth) connectors)
l 490 mm x 290 mm x 170 mm (including the housing and
connectors)

Weight BBU3900:
(kg) l In full configuration: 11
l In typical configuration (with one PSU, one WBBP, and one
WMPT): 7
RRU3804:
l 15 (without the housing)
l 17 (with the housing)

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s

Power BBU3900:
input l +24 V DC; voltage range: +21.6 V DC to +29 V DC
l -48 V DC; voltage range: -38.4 V DC to -57 V DC
RRU3804: -48 V DC; voltage range: -36 V DC to -57 V DC

Power Power consumption Power backup duration based on


consump new batteries and typical power
tion consumption

Configur Typical Maximu 24 Ah 50 Ah 100 Ah


ation power m power
consump consump
tion tion
(with (with
50% 100%
load) load)

3x1 400 500 2.2 hours 5.5 hours 12.0


hours

3x2 550 740 1.5 hours 2.9 hours 6.7 hours

3x3 710 970 1.0 hours 2.8 hours 6.4 hours

Environ Tempera BBU3900: -20℃ to +55℃


ment ture RRU3804:
specifica
tion l -40°C to +50°C (with solar radiation of 1,120 W/m2)
l -40°C to +55°C (without solar radiation)

Relative BBU3900: 5% RH to 95% RH


humidity RRU3804: 5% RH to 100% RH

Absolute BBU3900: (1 to 25) g/m3


humidity
RRU3804: (1 to 30) g/m3

Air 70 kPa to 106 kPa


pressure

Protectio BBU3900: IP20


n degree RRU3804: IP65

Other Transmis A maximum of 48 E1s/T1s, 2 FE electrical ports, and 2 FE optical


specifica sion port ports
tion
Clock Clock on the Iub interface, clock from the GPS, clock in free-run
synchron mode, and IP clock
ization Precision: 0.05 ppm

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11.4 Specifications of the BTS3900C


The technical specifications of the BTS3900C cover items such as the RF, capacity, engineering,
environment, and others.

Table 11-5 Specifications of the BTS3900C


Type Item Specifications

RF Frequency 2,100 MHz


specificati band RX: 1,920 MHz to 1,980 MHz
ons
TX: 2,110 MHz to 2,170 MHz

Output The RRU3801C supports two carriers. The output power of the
power RRU3801C at the NodeB antenna connector is 40 W.
The RRU3804 supports two carriers. The output power of the
RRU3804 at the NodeB antenna connector is 60 W.
NOTE
Maximum output power = Maximum output power of the PA - Internal
losses. The maximum output power is measured at the NodeB antenna
connector.
The power of the RRU3804 in different configurations is as
follows:
l One-carrier configuration: 50 W per carrier
l Two-carrier configuration: 30 W per carrier (1001
configuration: 20 W per carrier)
l Three-carrier configuration: 20 W per carrier
l Four-carrier configuration: 15 W per carrier

Receiver Frequency 1-way 2-way Remarks


sensitivity band receiver receiver
sensitivity sensitivity
(dBm) (dBm)

Band I -125.8 -128.6 As recommended in


(2,100 3GPP TS25.104, the
MHz) receiver sensitivity (full
band) is measured at the
antenna connector on
condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

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Type Item Specifications

-126.5 -129.3 The receiver sensitivity


(median performance
over reception
bandwidth) is measured
at the antenna connector
on condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

Band II -125.3 -128.1 As recommended in


(1,900 3GPP TS25.104, the
MHz) and receiver sensitivity (full
Band V/VI band) is measured at the
(850 MHz) antenna connector on
condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

-126.0 -128.8 The receiver sensitivity


(median performance
over reception
bandwidth) is measured
at the antenna connector
on condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

Other -125.6 -128.4 As recommended in


bands 3GPP TS25.104, the
receiver sensitivity (full
band) is measured at the
antenna connector on
condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

-126.3 -129.1 The receiver sensitivity


(median performance
over reception
bandwidth) is measured
at the antenna connector
on condition that the
channel rate reaches
12.2 kbit/s and the BER
is within 0.001.

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Type Item Specifications

Capacity Capacity 3 cells


specificati UL: 384 CEs
ons
DL: 384 CEs

Engineeri Dimensio 600 mm x 400 mm x 390 mm


ng ns (height
specificati x width x
ons depth)

Weight In full configuration:


(kg) l 38 (with the RRU3804 configured)
l 35 (with the RRU3801C configured)

Power 220 V AC single-phase power cable: 176 V AC to 290 V AC


input 220 V AC three-phase power cable: 176/304 V AC to 290/500 V
AC
-48 V DC; voltage range: -38.4 V DC to -57 V DC

Power Power consumption (with the RRU3801C configured)


consumpti
on

Configurat Typical power Maximum power


ion consumption (W) consumption (W)

3x1 360 410

Power consumption (with the RRU3804 configured)

Configurat Typical power Maximum power


ion consumption (W) consumption (W)

3x1 320 380

3x2 360 450


NOTE
l The typical power consumption is reached when the output power per
carrier on the cabinet top is 20 W and the NodeB works with a 50%
load.
l The maximum power consumption is reached when the output power
per carrier on the cabinet top is 20 W and the NodeB works with a 100%
load.

Environm Temperatu -40℃ to +50℃ (without solar radiation)


ent re -40℃ to +45℃ (with solar radiation)
specificati
on Relative 5% RH to 100% RH
humidity

Absolute (1 to 30) g/m3


humidity

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Type Item Specifications

Air 70 kPa to 106 kPa


pressure

Protection IP55
degree

Other Transmiss A maximum of eight E1s


specificati ion port
on
Clock Clock on the Iub interface, clock from the GPS, clock in free-run
synchroni mode, and IP clock
zation Precision: 0.05 ppm

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12 Compliance Standards of the NodeB

This describes the compliance standards of the NodeB. It complies with standards regarding
transportation, storage, anti-seismic performance, and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC).

Storage
The storage environment complies with the following standard:
ETSI EN300 019-1-1 V2.1.4(2003-04) class1.2 Weatherprotected,not temperature-controlled
storage locations

Transportation
The transportation environment complies with the following standard:
ETSI EN300 019-1-2 V2.1.4 (2003-04) class 2.3 Public transportation

Anti-Seismic Performance
The anti-seismic performance complies with the following standard:
l IEC 60068-2-57 (1999-11) Environmental testing - Part 2-57: Tests - Test Ff: Vibration -
Time-history method
l YD5083-99: Interim Provisions for Test of Anti-seismic Performances of
Telecommunications Equipment (telecom industry standard in People's Republic of China)

EMC
The NodeB meets the EMC requirements and complies with the following standards:
l CISPR 22 (1997)
l EN 55022 (1998)
l CISPR 24 (1998)
l IEC 61000-4-2
l IEC 61000-4-3
l IEC 61000-4-4
l IEC 61000-4-5

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l IEC 61000-4-6
l IEC 61000-4-29
l GB 9254-1998
l ETSI 301 489-1 V1.3.1 (2001-09)
l FCC Part 15

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Product Description Index

Index

A
alarm management, 9-3

C
commissioning management, 9-3
configuration type, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3

E
environment monitoring, 9-3
equipment management, 9-3

O
operation and maintenance
function of OM subsystem, 9-3
OM mode, 9-2

R
right management, 9-3

S
software management, 9-3

T
topology, 8-4

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