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Table of Contents
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This  document has 43 pages

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5.1 Nokia AirScale Indoor System Modu Module le architecture.....................13
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List of Figures
Figure 1 List of countries respecting EU Directive 2014/53/EU........................10
Figure 2 Nokia AirScale System Module with two common plug-in units and six
capacity extension plug-in units in one 3U subrack (at least one is
required)............................................................................................. 12
Figure 3 Nokia AirScale System Module Indoor...............................................13
Figure 4 Nokia AirScale Indoor System Module architecture........................... 13
Figure 5 AMIA slot numbering.......................................................................... 18
Figure 6 AMIA dimensions................................................................................19
Figure 7 ASIA dimensions................................................................................ 19
Figure 8 ABIA dimensions................................................................................20
Figure 9 Power option 1....................................................................................22
Figure 10 Power option 2....................................................................................23
Figure 11 Power option 3....................................................................................23
Figure 12 BTS Site Manager main window........................................................ 24
Figure 13 ASIA Reset button location.................................................................25
Figure 14 ASIA external interfaces.....................................................................32
Figure 15 ABIA interfaces...................................................................................32
Figure 16 ASIA LED indicator locations..............................................................36
Figure 17 ABIA LED indicator locations..............................................................36
Figure 18 DC input and grounding connectors location......................................38
Figure 19 RJ45................................................................................................... 39
Figure 20 RJ45...................................................................................................39
Figure 21 HDMI.................................................................................................. 40
Figure 22 HDMI.................................................................................................. 41
Figure 23 HDMI.................................................................................................. 42

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List of Tables
Table 1 Releases covered by the document..................................................... 7
Table 2 AirScale hardware capacity for FDD-LTE...........................................14
Table 3 AirScale hardware capacity for TDD-LTE...........................................15
Table 4 Expected Transport processing capacity in case of IPv4 over 
IPv4IPSec...........................................................................................16
Table 5 Temperature and humidity values.......................................................21
Table 6 Climatic conditions for operation........................................................ 21
Table 7 Input voltage of the AirScale System Module Indoor..........................26
Table 8 Energy consumption of the AirScale System Module Indoor subunits...
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Table 9 Basic transport configurations............................................................ 27
Table 10 External Interface Summary............................................................... 32
Table 11 LED indicators....................................................................................36
Table 12 DC input connector.............................................................................38
Table 13 Eth LMP connector (RJ45)................................................................. 39
Table 14 1000BASE-T TRS connector (RJ45)..................................................40
Table 15 EAC connector (HDMI).......................................................................40
Table 16 External synchronization input interface connector (HDMI)............... 41
Table 17 External synchronization output interface connector (HDMI)............. 42

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Nokia AirScale System Module Product Description Summary of changes

Summary of changes
Changes between document issues are cumulative. Therefore, the latest document
issue contains all changes made to previous issues.

This document is common for FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE. You may find here information
about solutions that are not available or supported in a specific SW release or RAT. For 
features supported in your SW release, see respective feature documentation chapter in
the system library.

Table 1 Releases covered by the document

Product Release

Long Term Evolution FDD-LTE16A

TD LTE TD-LTE16A

Changes between issues 01A and 01B

CE marking
• Section updated.

NEBS installation site requirements

• New section.

Changes between issues 01 and 01A

Nokia AirScale System Module installation, serviceability and maintenance
• Note on required back space added.

Environmental requirements
• New section.

Power supply solutions

• New section.

Power requirements and consumption

• Energy consumption values updated.

Issue 01
This is the first issue of the document.

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RSS-310 compliance Nokia AirScale System Module Product Description

1 RSS-310 compliance
This equipment complies with RSS-310 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

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Nokia AirScale System Module Product Description EU RoHS statement

2 EU RoHS statement
This equipment complies with the European Union RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU on the
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment. The directive applies to the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent
chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE)
in electrical and electronic equipment.

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CE marking Nokia AirScale System Module Product Description

3 CE marking
Declaration of Conformity with Regard to the EU Directive 2014/53/EU (RED
Directive)

Hereby, Nokia declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive: 2014/53/EU.

Figure 1 List of countries respecting EU Directive 2014/53/EU

RED Directive 2014/53/EU

AT ü FR ü LV ü LI ü

BE ü DE ü LT ü RO ü

BG ü GB ü LU ü SK ü

CY ü GR ü MT ü SI ü

CZ ü HU ü NL ü ES ü

DK ü IS ü NO ü SE ü

EE ü IE ü PL ü CH ü

FI ü IT ü PT ü TR ü

This declaration is only valid for configurations (combinations of software, firmware, and
hardware) provided and/or supported by Nokia.

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Nokia AirScale System Module Product Description FCC Part 15 compliance

4 FCC Part 15 compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manuals, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at
his own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user´s authority to operate the equipment.

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Nokia AirScale System Module Indoor (AirScale SM Nokia AirScale System Module Product Description
Indoor)

5 Nokia AirScale System Module Indoor 

(AirScale SM Indoor)
Information on supported software, system module tasks, capacity and performance

The Nokia AirScale System Module is OBSAI/CPRI compatible and it has all the needed
control and baseband functions for the supported radio access technologies. The basic
functionalities are:
• Baseband processing and de-central control
• Transport control, integrated Ethernet ports, and IPv4/v6 and IPSec Transport
• BTS clock and timing generation and distribution
• BTS Operation and Maintenance
• Central radio interface control

Nokia AirScale System Module Indoor (AirScale SM Indoor) consists of one or two
 AirScale Common (ASIA) plug-in units and up to six AirScale Capacity (ABIA) extension
plug-in units in one AirScale subrack (AMIA).

 ASIA unit contains the control and integrated ethernet transport processing and
interfaces. ABIA brings baseband signal processing capacity and/or another radio
access technology into the system.

Figure 2  Nokia AirScale System Module with two common plug-in units and six
capacity extension plug-in units in one 3U subrack (at least one is
required).
AirScale Capacity ABIA AirScale Subrack AMIA

AirScale Common ASIA

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Figure 3 Nokia AirScale System Module Indoor 

5.1 Nokia AirScale Indoor System Module architecture

Introduction to Nokia AirScale Indoor System Module architecture.

Nokia AirScale System Module Indoor (AirScale SM Indoor) consists of one or two
 AirScale Common (ASIA) plug-in units and up to six AirScale Capacity (ABIA) extension
plug-in units in one AirScale (AMIA) 3U subrack. Figure 4: Nokia AirScale Indoor System
Module architecture.  shows the basic architecture of the indoor variant.

Figure 4 Nokia AirScale Indoor System Module architecture.

Ethernet Ethernet
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5.2 Main differences between Nokia AirScale and Flexi

Multiradio 10 System Modules
Describes the main differences between AirScale SM and FSMF.

Nokia AirScale System Module provides the following advantages compared to FSMF
(Flexi Multiradio 10 System Module):
• Increased capacity
• Support for 9.8 Gbps CPRI
• Support for CPRI IQ data compression with three RF interfaces per ABIA unit
• Highly improved RF connectivity
• HW Capability of 10GE backhaul interfaces (SFP + slots)
• Enhanced Backhaul connectivity
 – Ten ethernet interfaces with two ASIA units

• Better LTE-Advanced support through increased interconnectivity

• Improved synchronization and holdover solution
• Improved power consumption against capacity proportion
• Forward compatibility through SEI system extension interface

Hardware differences

Hardware prepared for Common unit resiliency future features. Power line, backhaul,
synchronization, common and user plane capacity. AirScale SM does not support
optional transport sub-modules and thus does not provide PDH interfaces, therefore
 AirScale SM support only IP/Ethernet based transport modes. Optional integrated power 
distribution sub-modules are not compatible with AirScale SM.

There are no alarm lines included in the LMP interface for Site Support Equipment,
supports GE instead of FE.

5.3 Nokia AirScale Capacity and Performance

 AirScale Indoor SM capacity and performance.

FDD LTE

Table 2  AirScale hardware capacity for FDD-LTE

Function and Capabilities ASIA ABIA 2xASIA +

6xABIA

Maximum cell configuration n/a 16 96

Number of cells / Capacity PIU LTE n/a 16 96

cell 2T2R

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Table 2  AirScale hardware capacity for FDD-LTE (Cont.)

Function and Capabilities ASIA ABIA 2xASIA +

6xABIA

Maximum FDD-LTE data throughput n/a 2.4 14.4

[Gbps]

CoMP & CA pool size n/a 16/16 96/96

Number of Radio ports (CPRI 9.8G / n/a 6 36

OBSAI 6G)

Transport Interface 1GE electrical 3 n/a 6

Transport Interface 1/10 GE optical 2 n/a 4

IPsec Throughput (DL+UL) 5 n/a 10

(IPv4/IPv6 with multiple SAs) [Gbps]

Maximum antenna-carriers supported n/a 32 192

FDD-LTE

Maximum DL data rate supported n/a 1.8 10.8

[Gbps] LTE

Maximum UL data rate supported n/a 0.6 3.6

[Gbps] LTE

Maximum LTE radio processing n/a 640 1280/7680

bandwidth [MHz]

g   Note: Each releases will specify capacity and performance requirements with specific
feature sets. Please check from release SW documentation supported features and
configurations.

TDD LTE

Table 3 AirScale hardware capacity for TDD-LTE

Function and Capabilities ASIA ABIA 2xASIA +

6xABIA

Maximum cell configuration n/a 16 96

Number of cells / Capacity PIU LTE n/a 16 96

cell 2T2R

Maximum TD-LTE data throughput n/a 1.26 7.6

[Gbps]

CoMP & CA pool size n/a 16/16 96/96

Number of Radio ports (CPRI 9.8G / n/a 6 36

OBSAI 6G)

Transport Interface 1GE electrical 3 n/a 6

Transport Interface 1/10 GE optical 2 n/a 4

IPSEC Throughput (DL+UL) 5 n/a 10

(IPv4/IPv6 with multiple SAs) [Gbps]

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Table 3 AirScale hardware capacity for TDD-LTE (Cont.)

Function and Capabilities ASIA ABIA 2xASIA +

6xABIA

Maximum antenna-carriers supported n/a 32 192

TD-LTE

Maximum DL data rate supported n/a 1.8 10.8

[Gbps] LTE

Maximum UL data rate supported n/a 0.6 3.6

[Gbps] LTE

Maximum LTE radio processing n/a 640 3840

bandwidth [MHz]

g   Note: Each releases will specify capacity and performance requirements with specific
feature sets. Please check from release SW documentation supported features and
configurations.

Transport processing capacity

 AirScale SM transport processing is provided by the ASIA plug-in unit (indoor). The
common units provide the required transport interfaces and transport processing
capacity in order to support the possible baseband configurations. The Table 4: Expected
Transport processing capacity in case of IPv4 over IPv4IPSec   shows the currently
expected transport processing capacity based on the AirScale SM hardware
architecture.

Table 4 Expected Transport processing capacity in case of IPv4 over IPv4IPSec

AirScale SM Indoor 

One subrack with one ASIA One subrack with two ASIA

Transport Capacity (UL+DL 5.0 Gbps 2 x 5.0 Gbps

traffic)

g   Note: Each ASIA unit provides an independent transport termination function.

5.4 Nokia AirScale System Module Compatibility

 AirScale SM compatibility with legacy HW.

Legacy interfaces (SyncIn, SyncOut, SFP-SRIO and EAC) are Flexi Multiradio 10
compatible.

Casing/subrack compatibility:

The indoor subrack is a Flexi casing stacking mechanism compatible with max. 2
subracks and possible to stack on top of existing casing.

 AirScale SM is backwards compatible with all Rel.2 RFMs and RRHs and onwards.

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6 Nokia AirScale System Module Benefits

List of AirScale BTS benefits.

The Nokia AirScale System Module provides the following benefits:

• 3D floating pools - unlimited capacity and connectivity built-in hexa resiliency with
dual loop - the highest possible availability
• Increase connectivity
• Increase capacity
• Reduce power consumption
• Enhanced resiliency features supported in future releases
• HW configuration dependency in resiliency features, functionality requires 2 x
Common Unit ASIA's
• Higher integration density
• Enhance system extension capability

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7 Nokia AirScale System Module Indoor 

Description
Description of the AirScale SM indoor variant.

Nokia AirScale System Module Indoor has max. two common (ASIA) and six capacity
extension (ABIA) plug-in units inside subrack (AMIA). Figure 4: Nokia AirScale Indoor 
System Module architecture.  shows AirScale SM indoor basic architecture.

7.1 Nokia AirScale Subrack (AMIA)

 AMIA description.

Nokia Product Code: 473098A

 AirScale Subrack (AMIA) has 3U height and can be fit into a standard 19” rack or can be
stacked on top of each other. Indoor subrack includes fans and backplane for internal
communication and DC-feed. Cooling air direction can be changed by rotating fans.
Default direction is front-to-back.

ID subrack can accommodate plug-in units in the following locations:

• One or two ASIA plug-in units in slots C1 and C2 (as shown in Figure 5: AMIA slot
numbering).
• Up to six ABIA plug-in units in slots B1…B6 (as shown in Figure 5: AMIA slot
numbering).
• Weight 5 kg (11 lb) without blind covers.

Figure 5  AMIA slot numbering

B3 B6

B2 B5

B1 B4

C1 C2

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Figure 6  AMIA dimensions

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22.5 mm (0.9 in)

7.2 Nokia AirScale Common unit (ASIA)

 ASIA description.

Nokia Product Code: 473095A

Nokia AirScale Common (ASIA) plug-in unit occupies only half the width of a 19-inch
subrack with an IP class of IP20. Weight: 3 kg (6.6 lb).

 ASIA functions include transport and centralized control functions for supported radio
access technologies, additionally ASIA has central antenna data routing functions.

Figure 7  ASIA dimensions

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   4   3

219mm (8.6 in)

7.3 Nokia AirScale Capacity unit (ABIA)

 ABIA description.

Nokia Product Code: 473096A

Nokia AirScale Capacity (ABIA) plug-in unit occupies half the width of a 19-inch subrack
with an IP class of IP20. Weight: 2 kg (4.4 lb).

Nokia AirScale System Module Indoor can consist of up to six AirScale Capacity (ABIA).
 ABIA unit has six optical RF interfaces up to 6 Gbps OBSAI or 9.8 Gbps CPRI. IQ-
compression is supported with three CPRI links.

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Figure 8  ABIA dimensions

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   m   1 4
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   m   m
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   7
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   2 219mm (8.6 in)

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serviceability and maintenance

8 Nokia AirScale System Module installation,

serviceability and maintenance
 Available installation options and requirements, O&M tools, replacement.

Similar to other Flexi Multiradio BTS modules, the AirScale System Module allows a
variety of module and plug-in unit-based installation options including:
• stacked upon each other without any cabinet or rack
• cabinet or rack installation
• mounted onto a wall

It is possible to stack two indoor subracks on a plinth or on top of existing Flexi casing. In
wall installation, two subracks can be installed on top of each other on the plinth.

g   Note: Similar as with Flexi Multiradio Rel.3 system modules, a 40 mm (1.6 in.) intake
air clearance is required.

8.1 Environmental requirements

Table 5  Temperature and humidity values
Property Temperature Humidity

Transportation -40°C - +70°C (-40°F - +158°F) Max. 95%

Storage -33°C - +55°C (-27°F - +131°F) 10 - 100%

Installation -20°C - +60°C (-4°F - +140°F) Max. 93%

Operating -5°C - +55°C (23°F - +131°F)

Powering1 -35°C - +55°C (-31°F - +131°F)

Cold start-up -5°C - +55°C (23°F - +131°F)

1Power on is allowed from -35°C, but AirScale System Module will not start until -5°C is reached.

Table 6  Climatic conditions for operation

Property Value

Transportation requirements ETSI EN 300 019-1-2 Class 2.3

Storage requirements ETSI EN 300 019-1-1 Class 1.2

Operational requirements ETSI EN 300 019-1-3, class 3.11

1
ETSI EN 300 019-1-3, class 3.1 gives general guidance on indoor installation environmental
conditions. However, local conditions can change during the time (day, season) and it can be
impossible to verify if the indoor site requirements are unambiguously met. For example, the
amount of humidity and dust can increase to a level which eventually can decrease performance
and prevents the normal operation of the module over time. In such a case, when this
environmental uncertainty is present, the long-term operation of BTS modules must be secured
by improving the operating conditions, for example, by using proper filtering for dust and
humidity. “Indoor” in this context means a controlled environment that has no direct outdoor 
contact or access (such as open windows or doors). For example, a roof or any other shelter 
against rain alone does not qualify as an indoor space. Incoming air must be filtered to remove

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Table 6  Climatic conditions for operation (Cont.)

Property Value

any dust. If the outside air is hotter than the indoor space, there must not be any moisture which
might condense into water. A heat exchanger or an air conditioner can be used instead of filter 
air cooling.

8.2 NEBS installation site requirements

NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) site requirements, a set of common
technical requirements of safety, spatial and environmental design guidelines applied to
telecommunications equipment.

NEBS (GR1089 criteria) installation site requirements for Nokia AirScale System Module:

• Nokia AirScale System Module needs to be connected to the local grounding

system. All grounding system wiring, must be installed by the appropriately licensed
personnel. Installation must be performed in accordance with the national and local
electrical codes, for example: National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire
Protection Association 70 (NFPA 70) in the United States.
• Nokia AirScale System Module needs to be provided with an environmental
enclosure in locations where the NEC applies for restricted access, and in outside
plant locations.
• Nokia AirScale System Module needs to be installed using thread-forming type unit
mounting screws that remove any point or non-conductive conatings and establish
metal-to-metal contact.
• Nokia AirScale System Module needs to be connected to an isolated dc return (DC-
1).

8.3 Power supply solutions

Nokia AirScale System Module supports three power supply solutions:
• Option 1: single power supply for the whole AirScale System Module.
 – Single entry from left or right side DC-input.

Figure 9 Power option 1

Primary Primary
DC DC

• Option 2: two power supplies, independent to two eNBs.

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 – DC-bridge is disconnected from the back-plane.

 – Both inputs feed own half of the system module.

Figure 10  Power option 2

Primary Primary
DC DC

• Option 3: redundant for one eNB.

 – Load balancing between two inputs through DC-bridge connected to backplane.

Figure 11 Power option 3

Primary Secondary DC
DC

8.4 Operation and Maintenance Tools

Management tools used with AirScale BTS.

The Nokia AirScale BTS is managed with the BTS Site Manager (LTE), that offers a
graphical user interface to the BTS. The BTS Site Manager can be connected locally to
the LMP port at the AirScale System Module (see Nokia AirScale System Module
Interfaces), or it can be connected remotely to the AirScale SM through NetAct. The
main functions of the BTS Site Manager are:
• Configuration Management
• Fault Management
• Performance Management
• Feature Management
• Hardware Management
• Software Management
•   Commissioning
• Execution of Loop Tests and Transmitter and Receiver Test Models

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 As part of the installation, the AirScale SM and the whole BTS can be commissioned on-
site with the BTS Site Manager. The required parameters and HW configurations are
entered and optional tests (such as loop tests) can be executed to ensure correct
installation. Alternatively, commissioning can be performed remotely using the auto-
connection and auto-configuration functionality. The following commissioning modes are
supported:
• Manual Commissioning. All required commissioning data is entered manually.
• Template Commissioning. Some commissioning data is entered manually on top of 
an existing pre-filled template.
• Re-commissioning. Some commissioning data is entered manually on top of the
existing commissioning data in the BTS.
• Plan-based Commissioning. Pregenerated (for example by the NetAct Planner)
commissioning plan is downloaded.

Further site integration and network optimization is done remotely through the BTS Site
Manager or NetAct. The target is to minimize the actions and parameters needed in the
on-site commissioning phase.

The AirScale SM can also be operated remotely using NetAct. The following
functionalities are supported:
• Configuration Management
• Fault Management
• Performance Management
• Hardware Management
• Software Management

Figure 12  BTS Site Manager main window

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8.5 Unit Replacement

Brief information on AirScale fans and unit replacements.

Fan Replacement

The fans of the AirScale SM can be serviced on the field. It is possible to replace the
fans from the back of an installed and operating module if there is working space for that.
It is also possible to remove the module and easily replace the fan if there is no working
space in the back of the module. During the fan replacement when the system module is
operational, heat can temporarily rise and cause performance degradation for the system
module.

Unit Replacement

In case of failure, on-site service is done by the replacement of the plug-in unit. All
maintenance requires front and top access only (except the fan replacement). Front
cabling is used and the connectors and all fixings are easily accessible. In case of 
 AirScale system module swap, the configuration data must be downloaded again to the
module, either automatically using the auto-connection and auto-configuration
functionality, or manually.

8.6 Reset Button

 ASIA unit service and reset button.

 ASIA unit have front-accessible service and reset button available. Pressing the reset
button for 5 seconds will result in clearing configuration data. Manual reset is required
afterwards for changes to take effect. See Release documentation in NOLS for more
details.

Figure 13 ASIA Reset button location.

Reset button

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9 Power requirements and consumption

Power requirements and energy consumption of Nokia AirScale SM.

The power supply of the AirScale System Module is described in the tables below.

Table 7  Input voltage of the AirScale System Module Indoor 

Property Value

Nominal supply voltage -48 V DC

Nominal input voltage range -40.5 V DC to - 57.0 V DC

Extended input voltage range -36.0 V DC to -40.5 V DC

-57.0 V DC to -60.0 V DC

The minimum startup voltage is 40.5 V DC.

If input voltage is below or beyond extended limits, the unit may shut down.

Table 8  Energy consumption of the AirScale System Module Indoor subunits

Unit/Subrack Typical power consumption Maximum power 
(25°) consumption (55°)

 ASIA 75 W 129 W
 ABIA 105 W 158 W

 ABIA (1/2 capacity) 70 W 108 W

 AMIA 10 W 40 W
Indoor minimum configuration 190 W 327 W
Indoor full configuration 790 W 1248 W

 All above with nominal 48 V voltage input.

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10 Transport Configurations
Description of Nokia AirScale Base Station transport configuration options.

The Nokia AirScale BTS provides several transport interfaces on the common units. See
Nokia AirScale System Module Interfaces  for more details. The transport interfaces can
be used for:
• Backhaul connectivity (tail sites)
• Aggregation (chain or tree sites)
• Redundancy (ring, link load sharing)
• Centralized RAN site solutions

Nokia AirScale Base Station supports such high capacities that a backhaul link with 1
Gbps is not sufficient in many cases. The total DL transport capacity is relevant for the
connectivity, the sum of UL + DL is relevant for the IPsec performance.

Based on the available interfaces, the ASIA can support the following basic transport
configurations (more configurations will be available in future deliveries).

Table 9 Basic transport configurations

Configuration ASIA

Optical 1000Base-X / Electrical 1000Base-T

10GBase-R

Tail Site 1G TRS connectivity 2 3

Tail Site 10G TRS connectivity 2 -

Chain Site with mixed 1G/10G 2 3

TRS connectivity

g   Note: Combining several units do not add amount of transport interfaces, check
possible limitations.

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11 Nokia AirScale BTS Optional items

Optional items for AirScale BTS.

Nokia AirScale System Module support most of the installation options as the existing
Flexi mechanical platform products. There are some new items needed but mostly
existing one can be reused.

For more information on optional items, see: Flexi Multiradio Base Station and Flexi 
Multiradio 10 Base Station Optional Items Description

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12 Nokia AirScale BTS Synchronization

Description of available synchronization options.

To ensure proper operation, accurate synchronization within a single AirScale BTS and
between different AirScale BTSs is implemented. Control and Timing block in BTS is
responsible for implementing these functions.

The AirScale System Module has following synchronization sources:

• Synchronous Ethernet recovered clock
• Timing-over-Packet (IEEE 1588v2)
• GNSS (e.g. GPS)
• GSM Frame Clock and Frame Number 
• External synchronization clock according ITU G.703 2.048 MHz / 10 MHz
• FSM – FSM synchronization (between subracks)
• FSM – FSM synchronization (between ASIA units in one subrack)
• Fronthaul Interfaces on ABIA cards (RP3-01/CPRI)

Synchronization Requirements can be classified mainly into three different types:

• Frequency Synchronization
• Phase synchronization
• Time synchronization

Frequency synchronization

Synchronization in the frequency domain, is usually referred to the frequency accuracy

measured by comparing the actual frequency generated by the BTS at the air interface
(carrier frequency) to a high stable reference clock, measured in units of ppb (part per 
billion) or ppm (part per million). 3GPP requires that the modulated carrier frequency of 
the BTS (all RATs) is to be accurate to within ±50ppb.

Frequency synchronization can be provided through Synchronous Ethernet, ToP slave

(IEEE1588v2), 2 MHz, GNSS (GPS, Glonass, etc.)

Phase synchronization

Synchronization at the phase domain, is usually referred to the frame alignment of the
radio frame transmitted into air interface by different BTSs, that is aligned to each other 
with the required accuracy (in the unit of microseconds or even nanoseconds). Time
Duplex technology, such as LTE TDD requires phase synchronization for its basic
operation to align downlink and uplink transmission. Phase synchronization implicitly
includes also frequency synchronization but not the other way around.

Phase synchronization can be provided through ToP with phase sync or GNSS receiver.

Time synchronization

It is synchronization in the absolute time domain, which means that different network
elements are aligned to the required Time of Day (ToD – in the unit of years, months,
days, hours and so on). The requirements span from very mild requirements to the most
stringent requirements depending on the applications. For example, time synchronization
is required for O&M purposes such as alarm correlation, logs but the accuracy
requirement is in the range of milliseconds while System Frame Number (SFN)

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alignment on the radio interface requires a very strict accuracy requirement in the level of 
sub microsecond. In this chapter, only SFN alignment will be indicated as this is a unique
requirement and special treatment is also required. SFN alignment requires phase
synchronization.

12.1 Holdover Performance

Description of holdover in AirScale System Module.

 AirScale System Module provides the following holdover requirements:

• Guaranteed holdover performance of 5 µs for 4 hours.
• Typical holdover performance of 1.5 µs for 8 hours.
• Typical holdover performance of 10 µs for 24 hours.

g   Note: Conditions: BTS has been powered on and supply with accurate phase sync
sources for period of no less than 7 days.

12.2 Synchronization Interfaces

Nokia AirScale synchronization interfaces description.

The synchronization interfaces on the AirScale System Module consist of one

synchronization input (SYNC_IN) and one synchronization output (SYNC_OUT). The
synchronization input is used to receive synchronization input such as 1PPS&ToD from
GNSS receiver, 1PPS&ToD from a Sync Hub Master BTS or G.703 2.048 MHz signal.
The synchronization output is used to provide 1PPS&ToD output and 2.048 MHz signal.
Connectors used are HDMI-based.

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Nokia AirScale System Module Product Description AirScale System Module chaining

13 AirScale System Module chaining

 AirScale System Module available chaining options.

Several system modules can be connected together by chaining using the available
OBSAI 3 Gbit/s or OBSAI 6 Gbit/s interfaces, SRIO 6.25 Gbit/s interfaces, System
Extension 10GE interfaces and SYNC_IN, SYNC_OUT interfaces. The following system
module chaining combinations are supported:
• AirScale SM internal connections
• AirScale SM ↔ AirScale SM interconnection

AirScale SM internal connections

 AirScale SM capacity extension: several AirScale SM indoor plug-in units can be

connected (chained) together to extend the BTS baseband processing capacity.

AirScale SM ↔ AirScale SM interconnection

System Extension Interface (SEI) is mainly used for inter-AirScale SM connections. One
interface carries two 10GE links and 2 x SRIO links. There are two SEI interfaces per 
 ASIA (SEI1 and SEI2). SEI is also prepared to connect 10GE links to non-AirScale SM
counterpart or standard standalone 10GE switch.

g   Note: Chaining features in future releases.

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14 Nokia AirScale System Module Interfaces

List of interfaces and their functions along with graphics showing the interfaces' location
on the module.

Figure 14 ASIA external interfaces

DC in EAC Sync OUT SRIO1 EIF1 EIF3 EIF5

grounding connector Sync IN SEI1 SEI2 SRIO2 EIF2 EIF4 LMP

Figure 15  ABIA interfaces

RF1 RF2 RF3   RF4 RF5 RF6

Table 10  External Interface Summary

Label Name Function Signals Level

DC in Power Supply 48 V input for the 1 x 48 V DC 48 V

Interface System Module
GND Grounding Grounding (M5 - -
Connector  "screw tower”)

LMP Local Ethernet interface 1 x 100/1000 1x

Management Port for Element Base-T 100/1000Base-T
Manager, SSE 100/1000 Base-T
equipment or 
diagnostic

g Note: No
support for 
alarm lines.

EAC External Alarms Set of control and 6 Alarm signals +5 V, GND,

and control alarm signals as and 6 signals that LVTTL, RS-485
interface well as an are SW
interface for  assignable for 
alarm extension either Alarm input
or Control output
signals. FSEB
compatible

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Table 10  External Interface Summary (Cont.)

Label Name Function Signals Level

interface for 
alarm extension.

SOUT Synchronization Interface for  PPS out / GSM GPS Power 

interface external frame number out Supply: +15 V,
synchronization GND
outputs GPS time out /
GSM frame clock Differential
out signals: RS-485

Single ended SingleEndedCloc

clock output1 kOut1: LVTTL

Single ended SingleEndedCloc

clock output2 kOut2: G.703

Differential clock HARQ: LVTTL

output
TestClk_GSM_FN
HARQ (for testing  _out: G.703 Amd
purposes) 1

Test Clock output

or PPS 50 Ω
phase-
synchronization
measurement
interface

SIN Synchronization Interface for  GPS Power  GPS Power 

interface external supply: 15 V, Supply: 1 5 V,
synchronization GND GND
inputs and GPS
equipment GPS Control SingleEndedIn
powering and 2.048/10 MHz:
control PPS in / GSM
G.703
frame number in
Differential
GPS time in /
signals: RS-485
GSM frame clock
or LVDS
in

Ref clock 10 MHz

/ Ref clock 2 MHz

SEI1 System extension Interface for  2 x 10GE, Optical or 

interface traffic between 10.3125 Gbit/s. electrical
system modules MACsec

2 x SRIO, 6.25
Gbit/s

SEI2 System extension Interface for  2 x 10GE, Optical or 

interface traffic between 10.3125 Gbit/s. electrical
system modules MACsec

2 x SRIO, 6.25
Gbit/s

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Table 10  External Interface Summary (Cont.)

Label Name Function Signals Level

SRIO1 Interconnection Interface for  1 x SRIO, 6.25 Optical or 

interface traffic between Gbit/s, link layer  electrical
system modules security
SRIO2 Interconnection Interface for  1 x SRIO, 6.25 Optical or 
interface traffic between Gbit/s, link layer  electrical
system modules security

EIF1 TRS Interface IP/Ethernet 10G/1G Ethernet   10GBase-SR,

transmission 10GBase-LR,
interface 1000Base-
SX/LX/BX/ZX

1000Base-T SFP
(available in
future releases)

g Note: The
optional
1000Base-
T SFP
does not
support
Synchrono
us
Ethernet.

EIF2 TRS Interface IP/Ethernet 10G/1G Ethernet   10GBase-SR,

transmission 10GBase-LR,
interface 1000Base-
SX/LX/BX/ZX

1000Base-T SFP
(available in
future releases)

g Note: The
optional
1000Base-
T SFP
does not
support
Synchrono
us
Ethernet.

EIF3 TRS Interface IP/Ethernet 1 x 100/1000 100/1000Base-T

transmission Base-T
interface Supports
Synchronous
Ethernet

EIF4 TRS Interface IP/Ethernet 1 x 100/1000 100/1000Base-T

transmission Base-T
interface

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Table 10  External Interface Summary (Cont.)

Label Name Function Signals Level

Supports
Synchronous
Ethernet

EIF5 TRS Interface IP/Ethernet 1 x 100/1000 100/1000Base-T

transmission Base-T
interface Supports
Synchronous
Ethernet

RF1...6 Fronthaul RP3-01/CPRI 1 x OBSAI RP3- Optical

interface interfaces to/from 01 (3072 Mb/s or 
RFs 6144 Mb/s) or 
CPRI (6 Gb/s or 
9.8 GBit/s)

Supports IQ
Compression with
three CPRI
interfaces RF1,
RF2 and RF3

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15 Nokia AirScale System Module LED

Indicators
List and description of AirScale System Module LED indicators.

Figure 16  ASIA LED indicator locations

EIF3 EIF5

Fan SEI SRIO EIF1-2 EIF4 LMP

Status

Figure 17  ABIA LED indicator locations

Status RF1-6

LEDs indicate operation of the plug-in units/modules as follows:

• Unit/module status LED.
• All SFP and RJ45 interfaces have link status LED.
• FAN status LED.
• SEI interfaces link status LED (ASIA).
• All LEDs are 3-color (RED/GREEN/YELLOW) with possibility to lit stable, blinking
color or alternating colors.

Table 11 LED indicators

Unit LED name LED description

 ASIA STATUS Operational status of the whole

system module

FAN Operational status of FAN

SEI1 Link status of System
Extension interface SEI1

SEI2 Link status of System

Extension interface SEI2
SRIO1 Link status of SRIO SFP+
interface SRIO1

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Table 11 LED indicators (Cont.)

Unit LED name LED description

SRIO2 Link status of SRIO SFP+

interface SRIO2

EIF1 Link status of 1/10GE

SFP/SFP+ TRS interface EIF1

EIF2 Link status of 1/10GE

SFP/SFP+ TRS interface EIF2

EIF3 Link status of 100/1000Base-T

TRS interface EIF5
EIF4 Link status of 100/1000Base-T
TRS interface EIF6
EIF5 Link status of 100/1000Base-T
TRS interface EIF7
LMP Link status of Local
Management Port
 ABIA STATUS Operational status of the ABIA
plug-in unit

RF1 Link status of RF SFP+

interface RF1
RF2 Link status of RF SFP+
interface RF2

RF3 Link status of RF SFP+

interface RF3
RF4 Link status of RF SFP+
interface RF4

RF5 Link status of RF SFP+

interface RF5
RF6 Link status of RF SFP+
interface RF6

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16.1 DC input connector 

Figure 18  DC input and grounding connectors location

DC
GND
IN

+ -

The ASIA DC input connector pin map is presented in Table 12: DC input connector .

Table 12  DC input connector 

Pin Signal

Left V48RTN (+)

Right V48N (-)

GND Grounding connectors (M5

"screw tower”)

For more information on cabling principles in AirScale System Module, see Cabling 
Nokia AirScale System Module.

Signal description:

• V48#: -48VDC power supply

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16.2 LMP connector pin map

Figure 19   RJ45
Pin 1

The Ethernet connector pin map is presented in Table 13: Eth LMP connector (RJ45).

Table 13 Eth LMP connector (RJ45)

Pin Signal

case ground / chassis ground

1 BI_DA_p

2 BI_DA_n

3 BI_DB_p
4 BI_DC_p
5 BI_DC_n

6 BI_DB_n
7 BI_DD_p

8 BI_DD_n

16.3 1000BASE-T TRS connector pin map

Figure 20    RJ45
Pin 1

The Ethernet connector pin map is presented in .

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Table 14 1000BASE-T TRS connector (RJ45)

Pin Signal in MDI configuration Signal in MDI-X
configuration

case ground / chassis ground

1 BI_DA_p BI_DB_p
2 BI_DA_n BI_DB_n
3 BI_DB_p BI_DA_p

4 BI_DC_p BI_DD_p
5 BI_DC_n BI_DD_n

6 BI_DB_n BI_DA_n
7 BI_DD_p BI_DC_p

8   BI_DD_n   BI_DC_n

16.4 EAC connector pin map

Figure 21   HDMI

The EAC connector pin map is presented in Table 15: EAC connector (HDMI).

Table 15  EAC connector (HDMI)

Pin Signal

case ground / chassis ground

1 EXT_AL0
2 EXT_AL1

3 EXT_AL2

4 EXT_AL3
5 EXT_AL4
6 EXT_AL5

7 EXT_CTRL0_EXT_AL6
8 EXT_CTRL1_EXT_AL7
9 EXT_CTRL2_EXT_AL8
10 EXT_CTRL3_EXT_AL9

11 EXT_CTRL4_EXT_AL10

12 EXT_CTRL5_EXT_AL11
13 P5V_EAC
14 P5V_EAC

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Table 15  EAC connector (HDMI) (Cont.)

Pin Signal

15 PROT_CAN_H_P5V_EAC
16 GND

17 PROT_CAN_H_P5V_EAC
18 GND

19 GND

16.5 External synchronization input connector pin map

Figure 22    HDMI

The Sync in connector pin map is presented in Table 16: External synchronization input
interface connector (HDMI).

Table 16  External synchronization input interface connector (HDMI)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 GPS_TIME_IN_H 2   SingleEndedIn

GSM_FC_IN_H

3 GPS_TIME_IN_L 4 GND

GSM_FC_IN_L

5 NC 6 GND

7 GPS_PPS_IN_H 8 NC

GSM_FN_IN_H

9 GPS_PPS_IN_L 10   GPS_CONTROL_H

GSM_FN_IN_L

11 GND 12   GPS_CONTROL_L

13 GND 14 NC

15 GPS_PWR_RET 16 GND

17 GND 18   GPS_PWR

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Table 16  External synchronization input interface connector (HDMI) (Cont.)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

19 NC - -

Signal descriptions:

• GPS_TIME_IN_H, GSM_FC_IN_H, GPS_TIME_IN_L, GSM_FC_IN_L: serial data

from GPS to CPU or GSM Frame Clock input; RS422/485 differential
• SingleEndedIn: REF2M_IN REF10M_IN Accepts TTL/CMOS and SINE from -6 to
+13 dBm. Input impedance is approximately 75 Ohm.
• NC: No Connection
• GPS_PPS_IN_H, GSM_FN_IN_H, GPS_PPS_IN_L, GSM_FN_IN_L: PPS pulse
from GPS or GSM Frame Number input; RS422/485 differential
• GPS_CONTROL_H, GPS_CONTROL_L: Serial data form CPU to GPS; RS422/485
differential.
• GPS_PWR, GPS_PWR_RET: GPS power supply: 50 mA at 15 to >35 V.
• GPS_PWR_N is tied to GND.

16.6 External synchronization output connector pin map

Figure 23   HDMI

The Sync out connector pin map is presented in Table 17: External synchronization
output interface connector (HDMI).

Table 17  External synchronization output interface connector (HDMI)

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 GPS_TIME_OUT_H 2   SingleEndedClockOut
1
GSM_FC_OUT_H

3 GPS_TIME_OUT_L 4 GND

GSM_FC_OUT_L

5 NC 6 GND

7 PPS_OUT_H 8   SingleEndedClockOut
2

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