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Contents
1 AAU5833f Hardware Description.........................................................................................1

1.1 Changes in AAU5833f Hardware Description................................................................................................................2
1.2 AAU.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.1 AAU Exterior.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 AAU Functions...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators.................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.2.5 AAU Angle Adjustment System.................................................................................................................................... 10
1.2.6 Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.3 AAU Cables............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
1.3.1 AAU Cable List.................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable...............................................................................................................................................................15
1.3.3 AAU Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber............................................................................................................................................................. 17
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Hardware Description 1 AAU5833f Hardware Description
1 AAU5833f Hardware Description
Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying an active antenna
unit 5833f (AAU5833f, which is referred to as AAU in this document). It describes
the exterior, functions, technical specifications, ports, indicators, angle adjustment
system, optical modules, and cables of the AAU.
Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
Product Name Solution Version Product Version
AAU5833f SRAN17.1 and later V100R017C10 and later

For details about the software
versions of RF modules, see the
related software and hardware
compatibility description.
Intended Audience
● System engineers
● Installation engineers
● Maintenance engineers
Organization
1.1 Changes in AAU5833f Hardware Description
This section describes the changes in AAU5833f Hardware Description.
1.2 AAU
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit. The AAU5833f consists of the active
module and passive antenna.
1.3 AAU Cables
This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.
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1.1 Changes in AAU5833f Hardware Description

This section describes the changes in AAU5833f Hardware Description.
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1.2 AAU
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit. The AAU5833f consists of the active
module and passive antenna.
1.2.1 AAU Exterior

This section describes the AAU exterior.
Figure 1-1 shows the AAU exterior.

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Figure 1-1 AAU exterior
(1) Active module (2) Passive antenna (also (3) Upper handle
called passive module)
(4) Lower handle (5) Upper attachment (6) Lower attachment

plate of the active plate of the active
module module
Figure 1-2 shows the AAU dimensions.

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Figure 1-2 AAU dimensions
You can obtain the module name on the AAU nameplate, as shown in Figure 1-3.
NOTE
The nameplate on the AAU in the figure is only for reference.

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Figure 1-3 Nameplate position
1.2.2 AAU Functions

The AAU logically consists of the active module and the passive antenna.
The main function modules of the active module include the antenna unit (AU),
radio unit (RU), power module, and L1 processing unit. Figure 1-4 shows the
logical structure.

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Figure 1-4 Logical structure of the active module
Table 1-1 describes the logical structure of the active module.
Table 1-1 Logical structure of the active module

Function Function Description
Module
Antenna Each antenna uses an 8x12 array and supports 96 dual-

polarized elements to transmit and receive radio waves.
RF unit The RF unit consists of the following function modules:

● CPRI port and digital intermediate frequency (IF): CPRI
signal transmission and digital IF processing
● ADC and DAC: analog-to-digital conversion (using the ADC)
and digital-to-analog conversion (using the DAC) (ADC is
short for analog-to-digital converter and DAC is short for
digital-to-analog converter.)
● Low-power RF signal: down-conversion and amplification for
RF signals; up-conversion and amplification for analog
signals
● Power amplifier (PA): signal power amplification
● Filter: protection and filtering

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Function Function Description

Module
Power Supplies operating voltage to the AU and RU.

module
L1 (physical ● Provides enhanced common public radio interface (eCPRI)

layer) ports to converge and distribute eCPRI signals.
processing ● Implements the uplink and downlink processing at the NR
unit physical layer.
● Performs I/Q modulation, mapping, and digital weighting in
the downlink.
The passive antenna provides passive ports for external RRUs. Figure 1-5 shows its
logical structure.
Figure 1-5 Logical structure of the passive antenna
NOTE
● The red parts represent arrays whose operating frequency band is 690–960 MHz. The
yellow parts y2 and y3 represent arrays whose operating frequency band is 1427–2690
MHz.
● y1 and b1 as well as y4 and b2 form arrays in different operating frequency bands.
Specifically, the yellow parts y1 and y4 represent arrays whose operating frequency
band is 2490–2690 MHz, and the blue parts b1 and b2 represent arrays whose operating
frequency band is 1695–2200 MHz.

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1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications

This section describes AAU technical specifications, including supported RATs,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, antenna capabilities,
and CPRI port specifications.
For further details, see AAU5833f Technical Specifications.
1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators

This section describes the physical ports and indicators on an AAU.
Figure 1-6 shows the physical ports and indicators on an AAU.
Figure 1-6 Physical ports and indicators
NOTE
● L Indicates left antenna or left array. R indicates right antenna or right array. CL
indicates central left antenna. CR indicates central right antenna.
● r indicates red. b indicates blue. y indicates yellow.
● 8T8R is supported when 8T8R-A and 8T8R-B are used together, that is, RF ports 5 and 6
or RF ports 6 and 7 are connected. 8T8R is supported by the passive antenna only from
SRAN18.0 onwards.

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Physical Ports
Table 1-2 describes the physical ports on an AAU.
Table 1-2 Physical ports
Silkscreen Description
CPRI1 Optical port 1 with a maximum data rate of 25 Gbit/s. An

optical module must be inserted into the port for optical
fiber installation.
CPRI0 Optical port 0 with a maximum data rate of 25 Gbit/s. An

optical module must be inserted into the port for optical
fiber installation.
PWR –48 V DC power port
AUX Port for connecting to an external antenna information

sensor unit (AISU) to transmit Antenna Interface Standards
Group (AISG) signals
TEST Reserved port, which is unavailable
AISG IN1 RET ports connected to the RET ports on external passive
AISG IN2 modules
AISG OUT1 RET cascading ports connected to the RET ports on external
AISG OUT2 RET antennas so that the passive modules can adjust the
tilts of the cascaded antennas
CAL Calibration port (used with a 4.3-10 female connector),

supporting RF signals and RET antenna control signals
1 to 4 RF ports (used with 4.3-10 female connectors) for

connecting to external RRUs
5 to 7 RF ports (used with MQ4 connectors) for connecting to

external RRUs
Indicators
Table 1-3 describes the indicators on an AAU.
Table 1-3 Indicators
Silkscree Color Status Meaning

n
RUN Green Steady on Power is supplied, but the module is

faulty.
Steady off There is no power supply, or the

module is faulty.

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Silkscree Color Status Meaning

n
Blinking (on for The module is working properly.

1s and off for
1s)
Blinking (on for The module software is being loaded

0.125s and off or the module is not working.
for 0.125s)
ALM Red Steady on An alarm is generated, and the module

must be replaced.
Blinking (on for An alarm is generated. The alarm may

1s and off for be caused by a fault on a related
1s) module or port. Locate the fault before
deciding whether to replace the
module.
Steady off No alarm is generated.
ACT Green Steady on The module is working properly when

TX channels are enabled or when
software is being loaded to the module
that is not started.
Blinking (on for The module is working with TX

1s and off for channels disabled.
1s)
● CPRI0 Red or Steady green The common public radio interface

● CPRI1 green (CPRI) link is working properly.
Steady red The optical module fails to transmit or

receive signals (due to optical module
faults, broken optical fibers, or other
causes).
Blinking red The CPRI link is out of lock (due to a

(on for 1s and clock lock failure between two modes,
off for 1s) CPRI port rate mismatch, or other
causes).
You are advised to check the system
configuration to locate the fault.
Steady off The optical module cannot be detected

or is powered off.
1.2.5 AAU Angle Adjustment System

Massive MIMO AAUs adjust the tilt of antenna beams by modifying phase weights
of RF channels. For the passive antenna, the RET downtilt is changed through the
remote control unit (RCU).

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Angle Adjustment Function

The active module is a 64T64R module. Each antenna column has four
independent RF channels. The antenna beam digital tilt can be adjusted by
changing the phase weights of the RF channels, thereby changing the beam
coverage.
Figure 1-7 shows the working principle of digital tilt adjustment for a massive
MIMO module.
Figure 1-7 Working principle of digital tilt adjustment for a massive MIMO
module
The signal coverage of a passive antenna can be changed by adjusting the RET tilt
through the RCU. Figure 1-8 shows the working principle of the RET system.
Figure 1-8 Working principle of the RET system of a passive antenna

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Angle Adjustment Configuration

The weights designed for typical coverage scenarios have been written into the
beam weight file, which is included in the eNodeB/gNodeB software package.
After the beam weight file is activated, the broadcast beamwidth is configured on
both the horizontal and vertical planes based on the setting of the Coverage
Scenario parameter, satisfying broadcast coverage demands in various application
scenarios.
Run the MOD NRDUCELLTRPBEAM (NR) or MOD BFANT (LTE) command.

● Set the Coverage Scenario parameter to adjust the antenna beam pattern.
● Set the Tilt parameter to adjust the downtilt of the antenna beam.
● The product software adjusts the antenna downtilt and other parameters
through digital weights, and digital weights can be adjusted by using the
Coverage Scenario and Tilt parameters.
NOTE
● For details on massive MIMO service coverage solutions and engineering guidelines, see
Beam Management Feature Parameter Description (NR) or Massive MIMO Feature
Parameter Description (LTE).
● For the RET control scheme of the passive antenna and engineering guidelines, see ALD
Management Feature Parameter Description.
● If the existing coverage scenarios do not meet the requirements, contact Huawei
technical support.
1.2.6 Optical Modules

An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical
fiber.
Optical modules must be used in pairs on both ends of an optical fiber. The
following table describes the mapping.
NOTICE
An optical fiber must use the optical modules with the same specifications on
both ends. If optical modules with different specifications are used, performance
risks, such as alarms, bit errors, and interrupted links, may occur.
Table 1-4 Optical module mapping
Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU Side and AAU Side
SFP duplex (two-fiber SFP duplex optical modules with the same
bidirectional, or specifications
duplex for short)
optical module

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Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU Side and AAU Side
SFP BIDI (single-fiber SFP BIDI optical modules are used on both sides.
bidirectional, or BIDI ● A mapping relationship exists between the TX
for short) optical wavelength and RX wavelength. For example, if TX
module and RX wavelengths of the optical module on the
BBU side are 1270TX/1330RX, those on the AAU side
are 1330TX/1270RX.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.
The DSFP optical module is used on the BBU side and

the SFP BIDI optical module is used on the AAU side.
● A mapping relationship exists between the TX
wavelength and RX wavelength. For example, if TX
and RX wavelengths of the optical module on the
BBU side are 1270TX/1330RX, those on the AAU side
are 1330TX/1270RX.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.
Optical modules can be classified as single-mode and multimode optical modules,

which can be distinguished as follows:
● The puller of a single-mode optical module is blue and the puller of a
multimode optical module is black or gray.
● The transmission mode is displayed as "SM" on the label of a single-mode
optical module and "MM" on the label of a multimode optical module.
NOTE
● The exteriors and labels of optical modules in this section are for reference only. The
actual exteriors and labels may be different.
● Optical modules to be installed must match the rates of their corresponding ports.
● Only Huawei-certified optical modules meeting the following requirements can be used
for Huawei wireless devices:
● Environment, feature, and specifications requirements of devices on which optical
modules are to be installed
● Laser safety requirements in IEC 60825-1
● General safety requirements in IEC 60950-1
● The supported maximum remote distance varies with the optical module. For details,
see "CPRI Optical Fibers" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Cables. CPRI optical fibers
are configured based on application scenarios.
SFP Optical Module

The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

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Figure 1-9 SFP optical modules
(1) SFP duplex (two-fiber bidirectional) optical (2) SFP BIDI (single-fiber bidirectional) optical
module module
There is a label on each optical module that provides information such as the rate,
wavelength, and transmission mode, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 1-10 Label
(1) Rate (2) Wavelength (3) Transmission (4) Transmission mode

distance
1.3 AAU Cables

This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.
1.3.1 AAU Cable List

AAU cables include a PGND cable, a power cable, and a CPRI optical fiber.
Table 1-5 lists AAU cables.

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Table 1-5 Cable list
Cable One End The Other End
Connector Installation Connector Installation

Position Position
1.3.2 AAU OT terminal Ground OT terminal External ground

PGND (M6) terminal on (M8) bar
Cable the passive
antenna
1.3.3 AAU Outdoor quick- PWR port Depending Power

Power lock power on the equipment
Cable connector power
equipment
1.3.4 CPRI DLC connector CPRI0/CPRI1 DLC CPRI (SFP) port

Optical port connector on the BBU
Fiber
1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable

This section describes the exterior and specifications of an AAU PGND cable.
An AAU PGND cable connects an AAU and a ground bar to properly ground the
AAU. Figure 1-11 shows its exterior.
Figure 1-11 Exterior of a PGND cable
(1) OT terminal (M6, 16 mm2 or 0.025 (2) OT terminal (M8, 16 mm2 or 0.025
in.2) in.2)
NOTE
If the customer prepares a PGND cable, a copper-core cable with a minimum cross-
sectional area of 16 mm2 (0.025 in.2) is recommended.
1.3.3 AAU Power Cable

An AAU power cable is a –48 V DC shielded cable that feeds –48 V DC power into
an AAU.

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NOTE
● The maximum distance supported by an AAU power cable is 100 m (328.08 ft). Contact
Huawei engineers when an AAU power cable longer than 100 m (328.08 ft) is required.
● If a power device is provided by the customer, the recommended specification of the
circuit breaker on this power device is 40 A.
Exterior
The connector at one end of an AAU power cable is an outdoor quick-lock power
connector and the connector at the other end depends on the power device. The
two connectors must be prepared onsite. Figure 1-12 shows the exterior of an
AAU power cable.
Figure 1-12 AAU power cable
(1) Outdoor quick-lock power (2) –48 V DC power cable

connector
Cable Description
The outer diameter of an AAU power cable ranges from 9.9 mm to 16.4 mm (0.39
in. to 0.65 in.). The following tables describe the AAU power cable.
Table 1-6 AAU power cable

Cable Wire Wire Color in Most Regions Wire Color in Other
Type Name (European Standard/North Regions (UK)
American Standard)
AAU RTN(+) Brown/Black Blue

power
cable NEG(-) Blue/Blue Gray

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Table 1-7 AAU power supply solution and power cable specifications
Power National Remote Wire OCB
Module Standard Distance Specification Quantity
s
DCDU16D European 0 m to 70 m 10 mm2 0

standards (0 ft to (0.016 in.2)
229.66 ft)
71 m to 100 16 mm2 0
m (232.94 ft (0.025 in.2)
to 328.08 ft)
North 0 m to 70 m 10.5 mm2 0

American (0 ft to (0.016 in.2)
standards 229.66 ft)
71 m to 100 16.7 mm2 1

m (232.94 ft (0.026 in.2)
to 328.08 ft)
NOTE
It is recommended that the AAU use the following power supply solution:
One DCDU16D with one group of power cables. The DCDU16D uses dual-input power
supply and the specifications of its upper-level circuit breaker are 2x100 A.
If the OCB is used, the wire specifications of the power cable between the DCDU16D and
the OCB range from 6 mm2 (0.009 in.2) to 10.5 mm2 (0.016 in.2). For details about the OCB,
see OCB-01M User Guide.
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber

Optical fibers are used to transmit eCPRI signals and must be used with SFP
optical modules.
Exterior
The CPRI optical fiber must be protected by an outdoor quick-lock optical fiber
connector. Figure 1-13 and Figure 1-14 show the exteriors of the connector and
the CPRI optical fiber, respectively.
Figure 1-13 Exterior of an outdoor quick-lock optical fiber connector

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(1) CPRI optical fiber (2) Outdoor quick-lock (3) Lever

optical fiber connector
(4) Waterproof rubber (5) Nut -

plug
Figure 1-14 Exterior of a CPRI optical fiber
(1) DLC connector (2) Breakout cable (3) Label on the

breakout cable
Signal Description
Table 1-8 describes the labels on the DLC optical fiber. The connection positions in
the table are recommended.
Table 1-8 Labels on the DLC optical fiber

Label on the Breakout Installation Position
Cable
1A CPRI RX port on the AAU
1B CPRI TX port on the AAU
2A TX port on the BBU
2B RX port on the BBU

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1 AAU5833f Hardware Description

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

AAU5833f SRAN17.1 and later V100R017C10 and later

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1.1 Changes in AAU5833f Hardware Description

1.2.1 AAU Exterior

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Figure 1-1 AAU exterior

(4) Lower handle (5) Upper attachment (6) Lower attachment

Figure 1-2 shows the AAU dimensions.

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Figure 1-2 AAU dimensions

The nameplate on the AAU in the figure is only for reference.

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Figure 1-3 Nameplate position

1.2.2 AAU Functions

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Figure 1-4 Logical structure of the active module

Table 1-1 describes the logical structure of the active module.

Table 1-1 Logical structure of the active module

Antenna Each antenna uses an 8x12 array and supports 96 dual-

RF unit The RF unit consists of the following function modules:

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Function Function Description

Power Supplies operating voltage to the AU and RU.

L1 (physical ● Provides enhanced common public radio interface (eCPRI)

Figure 1-5 Logical structure of the passive antenna

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1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications

For further details, see AAU5833f Technical Specifications.

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators

Figure 1-6 shows the physical ports and indicators on an AAU.

Figure 1-6 Physical ports and indicators

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Table 1-2 Physical ports

CPRI1 Optical port 1 with a maximum data rate of 25 Gbit/s. An

CPRI0 Optical port 0 with a maximum data rate of 25 Gbit/s. An

PWR –48 V DC power port

AUX Port for connecting to an external antenna information

TEST Reserved port, which is unavailable

CAL Calibration port (used with a 4.3-10 female connector),

1 to 4 RF ports (used with 4.3-10 female connectors) for

5 to 7 RF ports (used with MQ4 connectors) for connecting to

Table 1-3 Indicators

Silkscree Color Status Meaning

RUN Green Steady on Power is supplied, but the module is

Steady off There is no power supply, or the

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Silkscree Color Status Meaning

Blinking (on for The module is working properly.

Blinking (on for The module software is being loaded

ALM Red Steady on An alarm is generated, and the module

Blinking (on for An alarm is generated. The alarm may

Steady off No alarm is generated.

ACT Green Steady on The module is working properly when

Blinking (on for The module is working with TX