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BTS3900C (Ver.C)
Hardware DescriptionAbout This Document
About This Document
This document describes the functions, specifications, and configurations of the components in
the BTS3900C (Ver.C) cabinet as well as cable types, cable connections, and connector
specifications. This document serves as a reference for the BTS3900C (Ver.C) site planning and
deployment. BTS3900C (Ver.C) is shortened to BTS3900C in this document.
Product Version
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.
Product NameProduct Version
BTS3900CV100R007C00
BTS3900C WCDMAV200R014C00
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
lSystem engineers
lBase station installation personnel
lSite maintenance personnel
Organization
1 Changes In BTS3900C (Ver.C) Hardware Description
This chapter describes the changes in the BTS3900C (Ver.C) Hardware Description.
2 BTS3900C Cabinet
This chapter describes the exterior, boards, modules, and configurations of the BTS3900C
cabinets, providing reference for planning and deploying the BTS3900C.
3 BTS3900C Modules
This chapter describes the modules in the BTS3900C, including the BBU, RRU, and GPS surge
protector.
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Hardware DescriptionAbout This Document
4 BTS3900C Power System
The BTS3900C supports 110 V AC, 220 V AC, and -48 V DC power supply. When AC power
is used, the base station converts AC power into -48 V DC power.
5 BTS3900C Monitoring System
The BTS3900C monitoring system monitors all boards and components in a BTS3900C cabinet.
If any board or component is faulty, an alarm is automatically reported. The RRU or UPEU and
UEIU in the BBU collect monitoring signals from boards and components to monitor the
surrounding environment of the BTS3900C.
6 BTS3900C Components
This section describes the components of a BTS3900C cabinet.
7 BTS3900C Cables
The BTS3900C cables are the PGND cables, power cables, transmission cables, CPRI cables,
signal cables, and RF cables.
Conventions
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Indicates a hazard with a high level or medium level of risk
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,
performance deterioration, or unanticipated results.
Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save
time.
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
General Conventions
The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Convention
Times New RomanNormal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.
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2.1 Exterior of the BTS3900C Cabinet................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Interior of the BTS3900C Cabinet..................................................................................................................................4
3.1.4 Slot Assignment of the BBU3900.............................................................................................................................14
4 BTS3900C Power System............................................................................................................94
4.1 Configurations of Upper-Level Circuit Breakers and Power Cables...........................................................................95
4.2 Power Distribution for the BTS3900C.........................................................................................................................95
4.5 AC Surge Protection Box...........................................................................................................................................106
5.1 Principles for Monitoring a BTS3900C Cabinet........................................................................................................109
6.1 Fan Assembly.............................................................................................................................................................117
6.3.1 Door Status Sensor..................................................................................................................................................118
6.3.2 Temperature Sensor.................................................................................................................................................119
7.1 List of BTS3900C Cables...........................................................................................................................................122
7.2 Cable Outlets in a BTS3900C Cabinet.......................................................................................................................128
7.3.1 Power Cable Connections........................................................................................................................................130
7.3.3 Monitoring Signal Cable Connections....................................................................................................................141
7.5 Power Cables..............................................................................................................................................................147
7.5.1 DC Input Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................147
7.5.2 AC Input Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................148
7.5.3 ETP48100-A1 Power Cable....................................................................................................................................149
7.5.4 PDU10D-01 Power Cable.......................................................................................................................................149
7.5.5 BBU Power Cable...................................................................................................................................................150
7.5.6 HEUB Power Cable.................................................................................................................................................151
7.5.7 RRU Power Cable...................................................................................................................................................151
7.6.4 FE Surge Protection Transfer Cable........................................................................................................................158
7.6.5 Interconnection Cable Between the FE Electrical Ports..........................................................................................159
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7.6.6 Interconnection Cable Between FE Optical Ports...................................................................................................159
7.8 BTS3900C Signal Cables...........................................................................................................................................164
7.8.1 Monitoring Signal Cable for the Fan Assembly......................................................................................................164
7.8.2 Temperature monitoring signal cable......................................................................................................................165
7.8.3 PMU 11A Monitoring Signal Cable........................................................................................................................165
7.8.4 HEUB-BBU Monitoring Signal Cable....................................................................................................................166
7.8.6 ELU Signal Cable....................................................................................................................................................169
7.8.7 Monitoring Signal Cable for the Door Status Sensor..............................................................................................170
7.8.8 Monitoring Signal Cable for the Surge Protection Box..........................................................................................170
7.8.9 GPS Clock Signal Cable..........................................................................................................................................170
7.8.10 Adapter Used for Local Maintenance....................................................................................................................171
This chapter describes the exterior, boards, modules, and configurations of the BTS3900C
cabinets, providing reference for planning and deploying the BTS3900C.
2.1 Exterior of the BTS3900C Cabinet
This section describes the exterior of the BTS3900C cabinet.
2.2 Interior of the BTS3900C Cabinet
This section describes the interior and configuration of the BTS3900C AC cabinet and
BTS3900C DC cabinet.
2.3 BTS3900C Engineering Specifications
This section describes the BTS3900C engineering specifications. The BTS3900C engineering
specifications include input power specifications and equipment specifications.
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exchange unit
type B (HEUB)
provides power
for the fan
assembly,
monitors the
status of the fan
assembly,
collects the
cabinet
environment
monitoring
information and
power surge
protection alarm
information,
and reports the
collected
information to
the BBU.
4
PSU
(R4850G2)
Mandatory2The power
supply unit
(PSU) converts
110 V AC or
220 V AC
power into -48
V DC power.
5
BBU3900Mandatory1The BBU3900
is a baseband
processing unit.
It processes the
baseband
signals of the
base station.
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assembly
dissipates heat
from the
cabinet,
including outer
air circulation
fan assembly
and inner air
circulation fan
assembly. Two
fan assemblies
are separately
installed at the
left bottom and
the left top in the
OMB.
7
PDU10D-01Mandatory1The power
distribution unit
10D-01
(PDU10D-01)
provides -48 V
DC power for all
components in
the cabinet.
8
RRU subrackMandatory1The RRU
subrack houses
the RRU.
9RRUMandatory1The RRU
processes and
forwards RF
signals between
the BBU and
antenna system.
10AC surge
protection box
Mandatory1The AC surge
protection box
provides surge
protection for
the input AC
power.
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provides power
for the fan
assembly,
monitors the
status of the fan
assembly,
collects the
cabinet
environment
monitoring
information and
power surge
protection alarm
information,
and reports the
collected
information to
the BBU.
3
BBU3900Mandatory1The BBU3900
is a baseband
processing unit.
It processes the
baseband
signals of the
base station.
4
Fan assemblyMandatory2The fan
assembly
dissipates heat
from the
cabinet,
including outer
air circulation
fan assembly
and inner air
circulation fan
assembly. Two
fan assemblies
are separately
installed at the
left bottom and
the left top in the
OMB.
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processes and
forwards RF
signals between
the BBU and
antenna system.
PDU10D-01
provides -48 V
DC power for all
components in
the cabinet.
2.3 BTS3900C Engineering Specifications
This section describes the BTS3900C engineering specifications. The BTS3900C engineering
specifications include input power specifications and equipment specifications.
Input Power Specifications
The BTS3900C supports 110 V AC, 220 V AC, and -48 V DC power supply. When AC power
is used, the base station converts AC power into -48 V DC power.
Table 2-3 and Table 2-4 list the input voltage scopes supported by the BTS3900C.
Table 2-3 AC input voltage range
Input Power
220 V AC single-phase200V AC to 240 V AC176V AC to 290V AC
110 V AC dual-live-wire100/200 V AC to 120/240 VAC90/180 V AC to 135/270 V
Rated VoltagePermissible Voltage
Range
AC
Table 2-4 DC input voltage range
Input Power
-48 V DC-38.4 V DC to -57 V DC
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The BBU3900 is a baseband processing unit. It processes the baseband signals of the base station.
The BBU3900 performs the following functions:
lProvides ports for communication between the base station and the BSC or RNC.
lProvides CPRI ports for communication between the BBU and the RFUs.
lProvides USB
data can be inserted into the USB port to perform the automatic base station upgrade.
lProvides an OM channel between the base station and the LMT or the M2000 to operate
and maintain the base station.
lProcesses uplink and downlink data.
lManages the entire dual-mode system in terms of OM and signaling processing.
lProvides the system clock.
NOTE
(1) The security of the USB port is ensured by encryption. The TST port is used for commissioning the
base station rather than importing or exporting the base station configuration.
(1)
ports. A USB flash drive that stores required software and configuration
3.1.3 BBU3900 Technical Specifications
This section describes the technical specifications of the BBU, which include capacity,
transmission ports, input power specifications, equipment specifications, environment
specifications, and surge protection specifications.
For details about technical specifications of a BBU3900, see section "BBU3900 Technical
Specifications" in the 3900 Series Base Station Technical Description.
3.1.4 Slot Assignment of the BBU3900
This section describes the slot assignment of the BBU3900 in the following modes: BBU3900
GSM, BBU3900 UMTS, BBU3900 LTE, BBU3900 GSM+UMTS (shortened to GU), BBU3900
GSM+LTE (shortened to GL), and BBU3900 UMTS+LTE (shortened to UL).
Slots in the BBU3900
Slots in the BBU3900 are the same in different scenarios, as shown in Figure 3-4.
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is preferentially
configured in
slot 5. A USCU
that occupies 1
U space is
configured in
slot 5 (with both
slots 5 and 4
occupied).
If slots 4 and 5
are occupied, a
USCU is
preferentially
configured in
slot 1, or a
USCU that uses
a dual-satellite
card is
configured in
slot 1, with both
slots 1 and 0
occupied.
BBU3900 GU
Figure 3-7 shows the typical configurations of the BBU3900 LTE.
Figure 3-7 Typical configuration of the BBU3900 LTE
Table 3-4 describes the slot assignment principles for the boards in the BBU3900 GU.
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CPRI ports
are required,
the WBBP is
installed, in
descending
order of
priority, in
slot 3 or 2.
l If no more
CPRI ports
are required,
the WBBP is
installed, in
descending
order of
priority, in
slot 3, 0, 1, 2,
or 4.
If a WBBPd or
WBBPf is
required, it is
installed, in
descending
order of priority,
in slot 3 or 2.
If five or more
WBBPs are
required, ensure
that a WBBP is
installed in each
of slots 2 and 3.
At least one of
the WBBPs in
slots 2 and 3 is
WBBPd or
WBBPf.
The WBBPf
takes
precedence over
the WBBPd
during slot
assignment.
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The following table describes the signaling specifications of the UMPTa2, or UMPTa6 working
in LTE mode.
Table 3-8 Signaling specifications
Board
Signaling Specifications (CAPS)
UMPTa2/UMPTa6120
The following table describes the data radio bearer (DRB) specifications and maximum number
of users supported by the UMPTa2, or UMPTa6 working in LTE mode.
Table 3-9 Data radio bearer specifications
Board
Maximum Number of Users
UMPTa2/UMPTa610800
The maximum of data radio bearers (DRBs) supported by the UMPTa2/UMPTa6 working in
LTE mode is three times the maximum number of UEs in RRC_Connected mode.
NOTE
For the signaling specifications of an entire eNodeB or NodeB, see section "Signaling Specifications" in
3900 Series Base Station Technical Description. For the maximum number of DRBs and UEs in
RRC_Connected mode, see section "Baseband Specifications" in 3900 Series Base Station TechnicalDescription.
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Figure 3-11, Figure 3-13, Figure 3-12 and Figure 3-14 show the panels of the UMPT boards.
Figure 3-11 UMPTa1 Panel
Figure 3-12 UMPTb1 Panel
Figure 3-13 UMPTa2 Panel
Figure 3-14 UMPTa6 Panel
NOTE
In the lower left of the UMPTa1, UMPTb1, UMPTa2, and UMPTa6, there are silkscreens UMPTa1,
UMPTb1, UMPTa2, and UMPTa6, respectively, indicating their board types.
Functions
The UMPT performs the following functions:
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signaling message processing, and active/standby switchover.
lControls all boards in the system.
lProvides the reference clock for the entire system.
lImplements transmission and provides absolute time and 1 pulse per second (PPS) reference
clock source while being equipped with a single satellite card.
lProvides four E1 ports and two FE/GE ports to implement basic transmission in compliance
with Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), Internet Protocol (IP), and Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP) during the initial configuration.
Ports
Table 3-10 describes the ports on the UMPT.
Table 3-10 Ports on the UMPT
SilkscreenConnectorDescription
FE/GE1SFP female
connector
A 100 Mbit/s or 1000 Mbit/s adaptive Ethernet
optical port is used for transmitting service data
and signaling messages.
FE/GE0RJ45 connectorA 10 Mbit/s, 100 Mbit/s, or 1000 Mbit/s adaptive
Ethernet electrical port is used for transmitting
service data and signaling messages.
USB
(1)
USB connectorThe USB port with the USB silkscreen is used for
the software upgrade of a base station using a USB
flash driver. This port also functions as a
commissioning Ethernet port
(2)
.
The USB port with the CLK silkscreen functions
as the TOD clock or test clock port.
E1/T1
DB26 female
connector
The port is used for four E1/T1 signal inputs and
outputs between the UMPT and universal E1/T1
lightning protection unit (UELP) or between base
station controllers.
GPSSMA connectorThe GPS port on the UMPTa1, UMPTb1, or
UMPTa2 is reserved.
The GPS port on the UMPTa6 is used for
transmitting radio frequency (RF) signals
received from the antenna to the satellite card.
CISFP female
The port is used for BBU interconnection.
connector
RST-The port is used to reset the board.
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(1) The security of the USB port is ensured by encryption.
(2) When the USB port functions as a commissioning Ethernet port, ensure that an OM port has been opened
and the user has obtained required authorities for accessing the base station through the OM port before
accessing the base station through the USB port.
Indicators
Table 3-11 describes the indicators on the UMPT.
Table 3-11 Indicators on the UMPT
SilkscreenColorStatusDescription
RUNGreenSteady onThere is power
supply, but the board
is faulty.
Steady offThere is no power
supply, or the board
is faulty.
On for 1s and off for1sThe board is
functioning properly.
On for 0.125s and off
for 0.125s
l The board is
being loaded or
configured.
l The board is not
started.
ALMRedSteady onAn alarm is
generated, and the
board needs to be
replaced.
Steady offThe board is running
properly.
On for 1s and off for1sAn alarm is
generated, and you
need to locate the
fault before deciding
whether to replace
the board.
ACTGreenSteady onThe board serves as
an active board.
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The operation and
maintenance link
(OML) is
disconnected.
On for 1s and off for1sThe board is being
tested, such as an
RRU Voltage
Standing Wave Ratio
(VSWR) test through
(1)
a USB
NOTE
flash drive.
Of UMPT boards,
only the UMPTa1 has
this status.
In every 4s, the
indicator is on for
0.125s and off for
0.125s (eight times)
in the first 2s and then
off for 2s.
l All cells
corresponding to
the subrack that
houses this board
are not activated.
l The S1 link is
faulty.
NOTE
Of UMPT boards,
only the UMPTa2 and
UMPTa6 have this
status.
Besides the preceding three indicators, some other indicators indicate the connection status of
the FE/GE optical port, FE/GE electrical port, interconnection port, and E1/T1 port. The
indicators on the FE/GE optical port, FE/GE electrical port, interconnection port, and E1/T1
port, which have no silkscreen on the boards, are near the corresponding port, as shown in Figure
3-15.
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The operation and
maintenance link
(OML) is
disconnected.
On for 1s and off for1sThe board is being
tested, such as an
RRU Voltage
Standing Wave Ratio
(VSWR) test through
(2)(3)
a USB
flash
drive.
In addition to the preceding three indicators, there are six indicators on the board panel, which
indicate the connection status of the FE optical port, FE electrical port, and commissioning
Ethernet port. The six indicators do not have silkscreen on the WMPT panel, whereas they are
at both sides of the corresponding ports, as shown in Figure 3-18.
Figure 3-18 Port status indicators on the WMPT panel
Table 3-17 describes the port status indicators on the WMPT panel.
Table 3-17 Port status indicators
Indicator
FE1 optical port
status indicators
ColorStatusDescription
Green (LINK on the
Steady onThe connection is set
left side)
Steady offNo connection is set
Orange (ACT on the
BlinkingData is being
right side)
Steady offNo data is being
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(1) Before accessing the base station through the ETH port, ensure that an OM port has been opened and
the user has obtained required authorities for accessing the base station through the OM port.
(2) The TST port is used for commissioning the base station rather than importing or exporting the base
station configuration.
(3) The security of the USB port is ensured by encryption.
DIP Switch
The WMPT has two DIP switches: SW1 and SW2. SW1 is used to set the work mode of the E1/
T1 signal cable, and SW2 is used to set the resistance of the four E1/T1 signal cables in different
modes. Figure 3-19 shows the DIP switch settings of the WMPT.
Figure 3-19 DIP switch settings of the WMPT
Table 3-19 and Table 3-20 list the DIP switch settings of the WMPT.
Table 3-19 Settings of the DIP switch SW1 on the WMPT
DIP
DIP StatusDescription
Switch
1234
SW1ONONOFFOFFT1
OFFOFFONONThe E1
ONONONONThe E1
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There are three indicators on the panel of the WBBP. Table 3-23 describes the indicators on the
WBBP and their status.
Table 3-23 Indicators on the panel of the WBBP and their status
SilkscreenColorStatusDescription
RUNGreenSteady onThere is power supply, but the
board is faulty.
Steady offThere is no power supply, or the
board is faulty.
On for 1s and off for 1sThe board is functioning
properly.
On for 0.125s and off for
0.125s
l Software or data is being
loaded to the board.
l The board is not started.
ALMRedSteady onAn alarm is generated, and the
board must be replaced.
Steady offThe board is running properly.
On for 1s and off for 1sAn alarm is generated and you
need to locate the fault before
deciding whether to replace the
board.
ACTGreenSteady onThe board serves as an active
board.
Steady off
l The board does not serve as
an active board.
l The board has not been
activated.
l The board is not providing
any services.
On for 1s and off for 1s
The WBBPa or WBBPb provides three indicators indicating the status of Small Form-factor
Pluggable (SFP) links, and the indicators are below the SFP ports. The WBBPd or WBBPf
provides six indicators indicating the status of SFP links, and the indicators are above the SFP
ports.
Table 3-24 describes the indicators.
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fails to receive or
transmit signals
because of the
following reasons:
l The optical
module is faulty.
l The fiber optic
cable is broken.
Blinking red (on for
0.125s and off for
0.125s)
Blinking red (on for
1s and off for 1s)
The RF module
connected to the CPRI
link has a hardware
fault.
The CPRI link is out
of lock because of
following reasons:
l There is no mutual
lock between dualmode clock
sources.
l There is
mismatched data
rate over CPRI
ports.
l VSWR alarms are
generated on the
RF module
connected to the
CPRI link when
the USB
(1)
flash
drive is used for
VSWR test.
Steady off
NOTE
(1) The security of the USB port is ensured by encryption. The TST port is used for commissioning the
base station rather than importing or exporting the base station configuration.
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The WBBPf provides an indicator indicating the status of the Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable
(QSFP) link, and the indicator is above the QSFP port. Table 3-25 describes this indicator.
Table 3-25 QSFP port status indicators
SilkscreenColorStatusDescription
HEIRed or greenSteady greenThe inter-BBU
transmission link is
functional.
Steady redAn optical module
fails to receive or
transmit signals
because of the
following reasons:
l The optical
module is faulty.
l The fiber optic
cable is broken.
Ports
Blinking red (on for
1s and off for 1s)
Steady off
Table 3-26 describes the three CPRI ports on the panel of the WBBPa and WBBPb.
The interconnection
link is out of lock
because of the
following reasons:
l There is no
mutual lock
between two
interconnected
BBUs.
l There is
mismatched data
rate over QSFP
ports.
The optical module
cannot be detected.
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The WBBPf provides six CPRI ports and one HEI port, as listed in Table 3-28.
Table 3-28 Ports on the WBBPf panel
Silkscreen
CPRIxSFP female connectorData transmission port
HEIQSFP connectorPort interconnected to other
SFP female connectorData transmission port
interconnected to the RF module.
It supports the input and output of
optical and electrical
transmission signals.
ConnectorDescription
interconnected to the RF
module. It supports the input
and output of optical and
electrical transmission
signals.
baseband boards to share the
baseband resources.
3.1.8 GTMU
The GSM transmission and timing and management unit (GTMU) is the basic transmission and
control function entity of the BBU. It provides the reference clock, maintenance port, and
external alarm collection port, monitors the power, controls and manages the entire BTS.
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On for 1s and off for1sAn alarm is generated and you
need to locate the fault before
deciding whether to replace the
board.
ACTGreenSteady onThe board serves as an active
board.
On for 0.125s and off
The OML is disconnected.
for 0.125s
Besides the preceding three indicators, there are some other indicators on the board, indicating
the connection status of the FE optical port, FE electrical port, CPRI port, and commissioning
port. They are near the corresponding ports and have no silkscreen. Table 3-32 describes the
indicators.
Table 3-32 Indicators for ports
IndicatorColorStatusDescription
LIU0 to LIU3GreenSteady onAn E1/T1 local alarm
is generated.
On for 1s and off for1sAn E1/T1 remote
alarm is generated.
Steady offThe link is
functional.
CPRI0 to CPRI5Red or greenSteady greenThe CPRI link is
functioning properly.
Steady redAn optical module
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(1) Before accessing the base station through the ETH port, ensure that an OM port has been opened and
the user has obtained required authorities for accessing the base station through the OM port.
(2) The TST port is used for commissioning the base station rather than importing or exporting the base
station configuration.
(3) The security of the USB port is ensured by encryption.
The following table lists the specifications of CPRI ports on the GTMU.
Table 3-34 Specifications of the GTMU ports
DIP Switch
BoardNumber of CPRI
Ports
CPRI Data Rate
(Gbit/s)
Topo Type
GTMU61.25Topologies of star,
chain, and ring
GTMUb61.25/2.5Topologies of star,
chain, and ring
On the GTMU, there are five DIP switches, each of which has four bits. DIP switches S1 and
S2 need to be set jointly. The functions of the five DIP switches are as follows:
lS1 is used to select the E1 resistance. Table 3-35 provides details on the DIP switch.
lS2 is used to select the grounding mode of E1/T1 transmission cables. Table 3-36 provides
details on the DIP switch.
lS3 is reserved.
lS4 is used to select the E1 bypass. Table 3-37 provides details on the DIP switch.
lS5 is used for timeslot settings when the E1 bypass is selected. Table 3-38 provides details
on the DIP switch.
Table 3-35 Description on S1
DIP
DIP SettingDescription
Switch
1234
S1ONONOFFOFFThe E1 resistance is set to
OFFONOFFOFFThe E1 resistance is set to
ONOFFOFFOFFThe T1 resistance is set to
OthersUnavailable
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Bits 3 and 4 of S1 should be kept the factory-delivered configuration, without any manual setting on site.
The out-of-factory state should be OFF. If the bits are ON, set them to OFF.
Table 3-36 Description on S2
DIP
DIP SettingDescription
Switch
1234
S2OFFOFFOFFOFFAll the bits are set to
OFF by default in all
modes.
ONONONONWhen error codes are
received over the four
E1 RX links in 75 ohm,
all the bits of S2 must
be set to ON to rectify
the faults on the E1
links.
Others
Unavailable
Table 3-37 Description on S4
DIP
DIP SettingDescription
Switch
1234
S4ONONONONSupporting E1 bypass
OFFOFFOFFOFFNot supporting E1
bypass
OthersUnavailable
Table 3-38 Description on S5
DIP
DIP SettingDescription
Switch
1234
S5ONONONONNot supporting E1
bypass
OFFONONOFFSupporting E1 bypass
of level-1 cascaded
base stations
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The LTE main processing and transmission unit (LMPT) manages the entire eNodeB system in
terms of OM and signaling processing and provides system clock for the BBU3900.
DIP SettingDescription
1234
ONOFFONOFFSupporting E1 bypass
of level-2 cascaded
base stations
OFFOFFONOFFSupporting E1 bypass
of level-3 cascaded
BTSs
ONONOFFOFFSupporting E1 bypass
of level-4 cascaded
BTSs
OFFONOFFOFFSupporting E1 bypass
of level-5 cascaded
BTSs
Specifications
Table 3-39 lists the specifications of the LMPT.
Table 3-39 Specifications of the LMPT
Board
LMPTLTETransmissio
The following table lists the signaling specifications of the LMPT.
ModeTransmissi
on Mode
n over FE/
GE optical
ports
Transmissio
n over FE/
GE electrical
ports
Number of
ports
210 Mbit/s,
210 Mbit/s,
Port
Capacity
100 Mbit/s,
and 1000
Mbit/s
100 Mbit/s,
and 1000
Mbit/s
Full/HalfDuplex
Full-duplex
Full-duplex
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The following table lists the maximum number of UEs in RRC_Connected mode supported by
the LMPT.
Table 3-41 Maximum number of UEs in RRC_Connected mode
BoardMaximum Number of UEs in
RRC_Connected Mode
LMPT5400
Panel
Functions
The maximum of data radio bearers (DRBs) supported by the LMPT is three times the maximum
number of UEs in RRC_Connected mode.
NOTE
For the signaling specifications of an entire eNodeB, see section "Signaling Specifications" in 3900 Series
Base Station Technical Description. For the maximum number of DRBs and UEs in RRC_Connectedmode, see section "Baseband Specifications" in 3900 Series Base Station Technical Description.
Besides the preceding three indicators, some other indicators used for indicating the connection
status of the FE optical port, FE electrical port, and commissioning Ethernet port have no
silkscreen on the board. They are near the ports. Table 3-43 describes the indicators.
Table 3-43 Indicators
SilkscreenColorStatusDescription
SFP0 and SFP1Green (LINK)Steady onThe connection is set
up successfully.
Steady offNo connection is set
up.
Orange (ACT)BlinkingData is being
transmitted or
received.
Steady offNo data is being
transmitted or
received.
ETHOrange (ACT)BlinkingData is being
transmitted or
received.
Steady offNo data is being
transmitted or
received.
Green (LINK)Steady onThe connection is set
up successfully.
Steady offNo connection is set
up.
FE/GE0 to FE/GE1Green (LINK)Steady onThe connection is set
up successfully.
Steady offNo connection is set
up.
Orange (ACT)BlinkingData is being
transmitted or
received.
Steady offNo data is being
transmitted or
received.
Ports
Table 3-44 describes the ports on the panel of the LMPT.
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connecting to the
transmission
equipment or gateway
equipment
ETH
TST
USB
(1)
(2)
(3)
RJ45 connector1Commissioning
USB connector1Test port
USB connector1Software loading
FE/GE0 to FE/GE1RJ45 connector2FE/GE electrical port
connecting to the
transmission
equipment or gateway
equipment
GPSSMA connector1GPS port
RST-1Used for resetting the
LMPT
3.1.10 LBBP
Specifications
NOTE
(1) Before accessing the base station through the ETH port, ensure that an OM port has been opened and
the user has obtained required authorities for accessing the base station through the OM port.
(2) The TST port is used for commissioning the base station rather than importing or exporting the base
station configuration.
(3) The security of the USB port is ensured by encryption.
NOTE
SFP0 and FE/GE0 ports on the LMPT are used for one GE input. Therefore, they are not used
simultaneously.
SFP1 and FE/GE1 ports on the LMPT are used for another GE input. Therefore, they cannot be used
simultaneously.
The LTE baseband processing unit (LBBP) in the BBU3900 processes baseband signals.
The following table lists the signaling specifications of the LBBP.
Table 3-45 Signaling specifications of the LBBP
Board
Signaling Specification (CAPS)
LBBPc30
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The following table lists the maximum RRC_connected users supported by the LBBP.
Table 3-46 Maximum RRC_connected users
BoardCell BandwidthMaximum RRC_Connected
Users
LBBPc1.4 MHz1008
3 MHz1800
5 MHz1800
10 MHz1800
15 MHz1800 (2R)/1200 (4R)
20 MHz1800 (2R)/1200 (4R)
LBBPd1/LBBPd21.4 MHz504
3 MHz1080
5 MHz1800
10 MHz3600
15 MHz3600
20 MHz3600
LBBPd31.4 MHz1008
3 MHz2160
5 MHz3600
10 MHz3600
15 MHz3600
20 MHz3600
The maximum number of data radio bearers (DRBs) supported by the LBBP is three times the
maximum RRC_connected users.
NOTE
For the signaling specifications of an entire eNodeB, see section "Signaling Specifications" in 3900 Series
Base Station Technical Description. For the following specifications, see section "Baseband
Specifications" in 3900 Series Base Station Technical Description: the maximum number of data radio
bearers, maximum RRC_connected users per cell, maximum RRC_connected users supported by an entire
base station, and maximum uplink and downlink throughput per cell or user.
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Table 3-49 Specifications of the LBBP in LTE TDD scenarios
BoardNumber of
Cell BandwidthAntenna Configuration
Cell
LBBPc35 MHz, 10 MHz, and 20 MHz3x20 MHz 1T1R
3x20 MHz 1T2R
3x20 MHz 2T2R
3x10 MHz 4T4R
1x20 MHz 8T8R
LBBPd2
35 MHz, 10 MHz, and 20 MHz3x20 MHz 1T1R
3x20 MHz 1T2R
3x20 MHz 2T2R
3x20 MHz 4T4R
NOTE
l The "Antenna Configuration" column lists the maximum configurations supported by various types of
LBBP. For example, the LBBPc supports the maximum configuration of 3x10 MHz 4T4R, and
therefore supports any of the following configurations: 3x1.4 MHz 4T4R, 3x3 MHz 4T4R, and 3x5
MHz 4T4R.
l Boards with the same antenna configuration support combinations of different bandwidth as long as
the total bandwidth does not exceed the maximum bandwidth supported by the board. For example, if
an LBBPc supports the 3x20 MHz 2T2R antenna configuration, the three cells connected to the LBBPc
can use any of the following antenna configurations: 1.4 MHz 2T2R, 3 MHz 2T2R, 5 MHz 2T2R, 10
MHz 2T2R, 15 MHz 2T2R, and 20 MHz 2T2R.
l The LBBP supports CPRI convergence when the site is configured with any of the following RRUs:
RRU3221, RRU3240, RRU3828, RRU3829, RRU3928, RRU3929, LRFUe, MRFUd, RRU3229,
RRU3841, RRU3942, RRU3642, RRU3832, RRU3838, and RRU3268. The CPRI convergence of the
LBBP must comply with the following principles:
l In LBBPc+LBBPc CPRI convergence mode, the CPRI convergence is allowed only between two
LBBPc boards, and one LBBPc board must be configured in slot 2 or 3.
l In LBBPc+LBBPc CPRI convergence mode, the CPRI convergence is allowed only from multiple
LBBPc boards to one LBBPd board, and only the CPRI ports on the LBBPd in slot 2 or 3 can
connect to RF units.
Panel
The LBBP has two types of panels, as shown in Figure 3-27 and Figure 3-28.
Figure 3-27 LBBPc panel
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The LBBPd1, LBBPd2, and LBBPd3 have silkscreens LBBPd1, LBBPd2, and LBBPd3 indicating their
board types on the lower left corner of the board panel, respectively.
Functions
The LBBP performs the following functions:
lProcesses uplink and downlink baseband signals.
lProvides CPRI ports for communication with RF modules.
Indicators
On the LBBP panel, there are three indicators, as described in Table 3-50.
Table 3-50 Indicators on the LBBP panel
Silkscreen
ColorStatusDescription
RUNGreenSteady onThere is power supply, but the
board is faulty.
Steady offThere is no power supply, or the
board is faulty.
On for 1s and off for 1sThe board is functioning
properly.
On for 0.125s and off for
0.125s
l The board is being loaded or
configured.
l The board is not started.
ALMRedSteady onAn alarm is generated, and the
board must be replaced.
Steady offThe board is running properly.
On for 1s and off for 1sAn alarm is generated, and you
ACTGreenSteady onThe board serves as an active
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On for 1s and off for 1sThe power supply for the board
is insufficient.
NOTE
Of all types of LBBP boards, only
the LBBPd has this status.
As listed in Table 3-51, the LBBP provides six indicators indicating the Small Form-factor
Pluggable (SFP) link status. The indicators are positioned above the SFP ports.
Table 3-51 SFP link status indicators
SilkscreenColorStatusDescription
CPRIxRed or greenSteady greenThe CPRI link is
functioning properly.
Steady redAn optical module
fails to receive or
transmit signals
because of the
following reasons:
l The optical
module is faulty.
l The fiber optic
cable is broken.
Blinking red (on for
0.125s and off for
0.125s)
The RF module
connected to the CPRI
link has a hardware
fault.
Blinking red (on for
1s and off for 1s)
The CPRI link is out
of lock because of the
following reasons:
l There is no mutual
lock between dualmode clock
sources.
l The data rates of
the CPRI ports do
not match each
other.
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The LBBPd provides an indicator that indicates the Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP)
link status. The indicator is above the QSFP port. Table 3-52 describes the indicator.
Table 3-52 QSFP link status indicator
SilkscreenColorStatusDescription
HEIRed or greenSteady greenThe inter-BBU
Steady redAn optical module
l The optical
module cannot be
detected.
l The CPRI cable is
not connected.
transmission link is
functional.
fails to receive or
transmit signals
because of the
following reasons:
l The optical
module is faulty.
l The fiber optic
cable is broken.
Ports
Blinking red (on for
1s and off for 1s)
Steady off
Table 3-53 describes the six CPRI ports on the LBBP panel.
The interconnection
link is out of lock
because of the
following reasons:
l There is no
mutual lock
between two
interconnected
BBUs.
l The data rates of
the QSFP ports do
not match each
other.
The optical module
cannot be detected.
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Table 3-54 describes the QSFP port on the LBBPd panel.
Table 3-54 QSFP port on the LBBPd panel
SilkscreenConnectorQuantityDescription
HEIQSFP connector1Reserved
The FAN unit for the BBU3900 controls the speed of fans and monitors the temperature of the
fan unit. It reports the status of the fans and fan unit, and dissipates heat from the BBU.
6Connected to the RF
modules for
transmitting service
data, clock signals,
and synchronization
information.
Panel
The FAN units fall into two types: FAN and FANc, as shown in Figure 3-29 and Figure 3-30.
Figure 3-29 FAN
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The universal power and environment interface unit (UPEU) for the BBU3900 converts -48 V
DC or +24 V DC power into +12 V DC power.
Panel
The UPEU is classified into four types: universal power and environment interface unit type a
(UPEUa), universal power and environment interface unit type b (UPEUb), universal power and
environment interface unit type c (UPEUc), and universal power and environment interface unit
type d (UPEUd). The UPEUa, UPEUc, and UPEUd convert -48 V DC power into +12 V DC
power, and the UPEUb converts +24 V DC power into +12 V DC power. Figure 3-31, Figure
3-32, Figure 3-33, and Figure 3-34 show the panels of the UPEUa, UPEUb, UPEUc, and
UPEUd, respectively.
Figure 3-31 UPEUa panel
(1) BBU power switch
Figure 3-32 UPEUb panel
(2) 7W2 connector
(1) BBU power switch
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The UPEUc and UPEUd have silkscreens "UPEUc" and "UPEUd" indicating their board types on them,
respectively, whereas the UPEUa and UPEUb do not have such silkscreens indicating their board types.
The UPEUa and UPEUb, however, can be distinguished by the silkscreens "-48 V" and "+24 V" on them.
The UPEU performs the following functions:
lConverts -48 V DC or +24 V DC power into +12 V DC power, which is the operating
voltage of the boards.
lProvides two ports with each receiving one RS485 signal and another two ports with each
receiving four Boolean signals. The Boolean signals can only be dry contact or Open
Collector (OC) signals.
Table 3-56 describes the specifications.
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1+1 backup
UPEUc is 360 W, and the
output power of two UPEUc
boards is 650 W.
UPEUdThe output power of a
1+1 backup
UPEUd is 650 W.
NOTE
After the UPEUa is replaced by the UPEUc, the UPEU power consumption data monitored by the M2000
will change. The power consumption data does not only depend on the output power but also on the data
collection method. The UPEUc and UPEUa use different methods for collecting power consumption data.
Therefore, the decrease in the power consumption shown in the M2000 after the UPEUa is replaced by the
UPEUc does not necessarily reflect the actual decrease of power consumption.
The UPEU has one indicator, which indicates the operating status of the UPEU. Table 3-57
describes the indicator.
Port
Table 3-57 Indicator on the UPEU panel
Silkscreen
ColorStatusDescription
RUNGreenSteady onThe board is
functional.
Steady offThere is no power
supply, or the board
is faulty.
The UPEU provides two RS485 signal ports, each receiving one RS485 signal, and two Boolean
signal ports, each receiving four Boolean signals. Figure 3-35 shows the slots in the BBU.
Figure 3-35 Slots in the BBU
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The universal environment interface unit (UEIU) of the BBU3900 transmits monitoring signals
and alarm signals from external devices to the main control board.
Panel
Figure 3-36 shows the panel of the UEIU.
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lProvides two ports with each receiving one path of RS485 signal.
lProvides two ports with each receiving four paths of Boolean signals. The Boolean signals
can only be dry contact or OC signals.
lTransmits monitoring signals and alarm signals from external devices to the main control
board.
Port
The UEIU is configured in slot 18 and provides two RS485 signal ports, each transmitting one
path of RS485 signals, and two Boolean signal ports, each transmitting four paths of Boolean
signals.
Table 3-59 describes the ports on the panel of the UEIU.
Table 3-59 Ports on the panel of the UEIU
Slot
Slot 18EXT-
SilkscreenConnectorQuantityDescription
RJ45
ALM0
EXTALM1
MON0RJ45
MON1RJ45
connector
RJ45
connector
connector
connector
1Port for Boolean inputs 0 to 3
1Port for Boolean inputs 4 to 7
1Port for RS485 input 0
1Port for RS485 input 1
3.1.14 UTRP
The universal transmission processing unit (UTRP) is an extended transmission board in the
BBU3900 and provides ports connecting to transmission equipment.
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Table 3-68 Ports on the panel of the UTRP9 (with four electrical ports)
SilkscreenPort TypeQuantityConnector
FE/GE0 to FE/GE3FE/GE electrical port4RJ45 connector
Table 3-69 describes the ports on the panel of the UTRPc.
Table 3-69 Ports on the panel of the UTRPc (with four electrical ports and two optical ports)
SilkscreenPort TypeQuantityConnector
FE/GE0 and FE/GE1FE/GE optical port2SFP female
connector
FE/GE2 to FE/GE5FE/GE electrical port4RJ45 connector
DIP Switch
There is no DIP switch on the UTRP2, UTRP6, and UTRP9.
There are three DIP switches on the UTRP3, UTRP4, and UTRPb4. SW1 and SW2 are used to
set whether to ground the receiver end of the E1 cable, and SW3 is used to set the resistance of
the E1 cable. Figure 3-43 shows the DIP switches on the UTRP3 and UTRP4. Figure 3-44
shows the DIP switches on the UTRPb4.
Figure 3-43 DIP switches on the UTRP3 and UTRP4
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There are five types of USCU: USCUb11, USCUb12, USCUb14, USCUb22, and USCUb21,
as shown in Figure 3-45 and Figure 3-46. The USCUb11, USCUb12, and USCUb14 have the
same exterior. The USCUb22 and the USCUb21 have the same exterior.
Figure 3-45 USCUb11, USCUb12, and USCUb14 panel
Figure 3-46 USCUb22 and USCUb21 panel
Functions
(1) GPS port
(2) RGPS port(3) TOD port(4) M-1PPS port(5) BITS port
NOTE
l The USCUb11, USCUb12, and USCUb14 have silkscreens USCUb11 , USCUb12 and USCUb14
indicating their board types on the lower left corner of the board panel, respectively.
l The USCUb22 and USCUb21 have silkscreens USCUb22 and USCUb21 indicating their board types
on the lower left corner of the board panel, respectively.
The USCU has the following functions:
lThe USCUb11 provides ports to communicate with the RGPS (for example the reused
equipment of the customer) and BITS equipment. It does not support GPS signals.
lThe USCUb12 contains an RT satelliate card, which does not support RGPS signals.
lThe USCUb14 contains a UBLOX satelliate card, which does not support RGPS signals.
lThe USCUb22 does not support RGPS signals. It uses a Naviors satellite card, which must
be purchased locally and installed onsite.
lThe USCUb21 does not support RGPS signals. It uses a K161 satellite card, which must
be purchased locally and installed onsite.
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Orange (on the right)The orange indicator is steady
on and the green indicator is
steady off.
Table 3-76 describes the ports on the USCU.
Table 3-76 Ports on the USCU
SilkscreenConnectorDescription
GPSSMA connectorThe GPS ports on the USCUb12, USCUb21,
USCUb14 and USCUb22 receive GPS signals.
The GPS port on the USCUb11 is reserved and
cannot receive GPS signals.
RGPS portPCB welded
wiring terminal
The RGPS port on the USCUb11 receives RGPS
signals.
The RGPS ports on the USCUb12, USCUb21,
USCUb14 and USCUb22 are reserved and cannot
receive RGPS signals.
The TOD port is configured as
an input port.
The TOD port is configured as
an output port.
TOD0 portRJ45 connectorThis port receives or transmits 1PPS+TOD signals.
TOD1 portRJ45 connectorThis port receives or transmits 1PPS+TOD signals,
and receives TOD signals from the M1000.
BITS portSMA connectorThis port receives BITS clock signals, supports
adaptive input of 2.048 MHz and 10 MHz clock
reference source.
M-1PPS portSMA connectorThis port receives 1PPS signals from the M1000.
3.1.16 UBRI
The universal baseband radio interface board (UBRI) provides extended CPRI optical or
electrical ports to implement convergence, distribution, and multi-mode transmission on the
CPRI.
Panel
Figure 3-47 shows the panel of the UBRI.
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Table 3-80 Specifications of the CPRI ports on the UBRI
3.1.17 UELP
Panel
BoardCPRI Port
Quantity
UBRI61.25/2.5Star, chain, and ring
Each universal E1/T1 lightning protection unit (UELP) provides surge protection for four paths
of E1/T1 signals.
Figure 3-48 shows the panel of the UELP.
Figure 3-48 UELP panel
CPRI Port Data
Rate (Gbit/s)
Topology Type
topologies
Ports
DIP Switch
Table 3-81 lists the ports on the UELP.
Table 3-81 Ports on the UELP
Silkscreen
INSIDEDB25 female connectorConnecting to a transmission
OUTSIDEDB26 female connectorConnecting to an external
The UELP has one DIP switch, which is used to determine whether the receiving end is grounded.
The DIP switch has four DIP bits. Figure 3-49 shows the DIP switch on the UELP.
ConnectorDescription
board of the base station
transmission device
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The E1 cable of 75 ohms can be either grounded or not, whereas the E1 cable of 120 ohms and the T1 cable
of 100 ohms cannot be grounded.
Each universal FE lightning protection unit (UFLP) provides protection for two channels of FE
signals. Each universal FE lightning protection unit type B (UFLPB) provides protection for two
channels of FE/GE signals.
NOTE
The UFLPB applies only to the LTE mode.
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