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Updates between document versions are cumulative. Therefore, the latest document
version contains all updates made to previous versions.
About HedEx Lite
HedEx Lite is the latest product documentation management system released by
Huawei. HedEx Lite is installation-free, lightweight, and provides the global
search feature.
How to Obtain and Update Documentation
This chapter describes how to obtain and update the documentation.
Feedback
This chapter describes how to feedback suggestions and comments of the Huawei
documentation.
Notice: 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 residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
MODIFICATION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the antenna
and all persons.
Updates between document versions are cumulative. Therefore, the latest document
version contains all updates made to previous versions.
Issue 01 (2017-03-30)
This issue is the first commercial release.
Parent topic: Library Information
1.2 About HedEx Lite
HedEx Lite is the latest product documentation management system released by
Huawei. HedEx Lite is installation-free, lightweight, and provides the global
search feature.
HedEx Lite is the latest product documentation management system released by
Huawei. HedEx Lite does not require installation. It is lightweight and provides
the global search feature. It is compatible with HedEx V100R002.
NOTE:
Huawei product documentation is delivered in HDX format. HDX is a compressed file format, which
supports browsing of HTML and PDF files using HedEx.
How to Obtain
You can obtain HedEx Lite by means of:
HedEx Lite download link provided at http://support.huawei.com/enterprise
Basic Functions
HedEx Lite manages electronic documentation for different Huawei products and
software versions in a centralized manner. It provides the following functions:
document browsing, searching, printing, bookmark, commenting, feedback,
documentation package management, and automatic upgrade of documentation package
and software. For details, see the online Help of HedEx Lite.
Features
Secure and installation-free
HedEx Lite does not need to be installed. It requires only a small amount of
disk space and memory.
HedEx Lite enables you to browse documents of different products and software
versions in one window.
Easy access to latest documentation
Using HedEx Lite, you can:
Download documentation of any version.
Update your local documentation package anytime.
Specify an interval for automatic update of your local documentation
package.
Highly compatible
HedEx Lite runs on mainstream Windows operating systems and supports browsers
such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, and Google Chrome.
Highly secure
Application-level access control: HedEx Lite accepts only connection
requests from local loopback IP address (127.0.0.1). Connection requests
from any other IP address will be rejected.
System-level network protection: HedEx Lite complies with firewall access
control polices of customers. It can run behind the firewall provided by
Windows or a third-party firewall.
Security protection for documentation package update: Strict approval
process is applied to ensure that documents uploaded to
http://support.huawei.com/enterprise do not contain any executable codes.
Security protection for software upgrade: Strict approval process is
applied to ensure that the HedEx Lite software package uploaded to
http://support.huawei.com/enterprise is complete and legitimate.
Parent topic: Library Information
1.3 How to Obtain and Update Documentation
This chapter describes how to obtain and update the documentation.
NOTE:
To use HedEx Lite or to log in to Huawei technical support website, you need a registered user
account. You can apply for a user account at http://support.huawei.com/enterprise or apply for an
account by contacting the service manager of your local Huawei office.
You can obtain CPI documents in the following ways:
Use the online search function provided by HedEx Lite to find the
documentation package you want and download it. This method is recommended
because you can directly load the desired documentation package to HedEx Lite.
For details about how to load a documentation package, see the online Help of
HedEx Lite.
Download the desired documentation package from http://support.huawei.com/enterprise.
Updating Documentation
You can update CPI documents in the following ways:
Enable the library upgrade function provided by HedEx Lite. This method is
recommended because HedEx Lite can automatically detect the latest version
for your local documentation packages and prompt you to conduct an upgrade.
For details about how to enable the library upgrade function, see the online
Help of HedEx Lite.
Download the latest documentation packages from http://support.huawei.com/enterprise.
Parent topic: Library Information
1.4 Feedback
This chapter describes how to feedback suggestions and comments of the Huawei
documentation.
Huawei welcomes your suggestions and comments. You can provide your feedback to
us in any of the following ways:
Call the service hotline of your local Huawei office.
Send an email to support_e@huawei.com.
Use the feedback function provided by HedEx Lite to send your suggestions to
support_e@huawei.com. For details about how to use the feedback function, see the
This section describes the safety precautions you must take before installing or
maintaining Huawei equipment.
All Safety Instructions
To ensure safety of humans and the equipment, pay attention to the safety
symbols on the equipment and all the safety instructions in this document.
The "CAUTION", "WARNING", and "DANGER" are only supplements to the safety
instructions.
Local Laws and Regulations
When operating the device, you must follow the local laws and regulations. The
safety instructions in this document are only supplements to the local laws and
regulations.
Basic Installation Requirements
Only professional or qualified personnel are allowed to install, operate, and
maintain the equipment.
Only qualified and professional personnel are allowed to dismantle security
facilities and troubleshoot the equipment.
Only the personnel authenticated or authorized by Huawei are allowed to
replace or change the device or the parts of the device (including the
software).
The operator must report the faults or errors that may cause safety problems
to the person in charge of the device immediately.
Personal Safety
Requirements for operations in thunderstorms are:
Do not operate the device or cables.
Disconnect the AC power connectors.
Do not use fixed terminals.
Do not touch terminal or antenna connectors.
NOTE:
The preceding requirements apply to wireless fixed station terminals.
If a high leakage current mark is labelled near the power connector of the
device, you must connect the protection grounding terminal on the device housing
to the ground before connecting the device to an A/C input power supply. This is
to prevent the electric shock caused by the leakage current of the device.
Power Cables
DANGER:
Installing or removing power cables when the device is on is prohibited. This is
because when the cores of power cables contact conductors, electric arcs or
sparks are generated, which may cause fire or hurt human eyes.
Before installing or removing power cables, you must power off the device.
Before connecting a power cable, you must check that the label on the power
cable is correct.
Parent topic: Health and Safety
2.1.3 Inflammable Environment
This section provides safety instructions for operations in an air environment
where devices are operating.
DANGER:
Do not place the device in an environment that has inflammable and explosive air
or gas. Do not perform any operation in this environment.
Parent topic: Health and Safety
2.1.4 Working at Heights
This section provides safety instructions for working at heights.
CAUTION:
Avoid object falling when you work at heights.
When working at heights, fulfill the following requirements:
Only trained personnel can work at heights.
Prevent the devices and tools that you carry from falling down.
Take safety and protection measures, for example, wear a helmet and safety
belt.
Wear warm clothes when working at heights in a cold region.
Before working at heights, check that all the lifting facilities are in good
condition.
Hoisting heavy objects
This section provides safety instructions for hoisting heavy objects that you
must follow when installing, operating, and maintaining Huawei devices.
Using Ladders
This section provides safety instructions for using ladders.
Parent topic: Health and Safety
2.1.4.1 Hoisting heavy objects
This section provides safety instructions for hoisting heavy objects that you
must follow when installing, operating, and maintaining Huawei devices.
CAUTION:
Do not walk below the cantilever or hoisted objects when heavy objects are being
hoisted.
Only trained and qualified personnel can perform hoisting operations.
Before hoisting heavy objects, check that the hoisting tools are complete and
in good condition.
Before hoisting heavy objects, ensure that the hoisting tools are fixed to a
secure object or wall with good weight capacity.
Issue orders with short and explicit words to avoid misoperations.
Ensure that the angle formed by two cables is not larger than 90 degrees.
This section provides safety instructions for using ladders.
Checking Ladders
Before using a ladder, check whether the ladder is damaged. Only the ladder
in good condition can be used.
Before using a ladder, you should know the maximum weight capacity of the
ladder. Avoid overweighing the ladder.
Placing Ladders
The recommended gradient of the ladder is 75 degrees. You can measure the
gradient of the ladder with an right angle or your arm. See Figure 1. When using a
ladder, ensure that the wider feet of the ladder are downward, or take
protection measures for the ladder feet to prevent the ladder from sliding.
Ensure that the ladder is placed securely.
Figure 1 Leaning a ladder
Climbing Up a Ladder
When climbing up a ladder, note the following :
Ensure that the center of gravity of your body does not deviate from the
edges of the two long sides.
To minimize the risk of falling, hold your balance on the ladder before any
Do not climb higher than the fourth rung of the ladder (counted from up to
down).
If you want to climb up a roof, ensure that the ladder top is at least one meter
higher than the roof. See Figure 2.
Figure 2 Ladder top being one meter higher than the roof
Parent topic: Working at Heights
2.1.5 Mechanical Safety
This section provides safety instructions for drilling holes, handling sharp
objects, operating fans, and carrying heavy objects.
Drilling Holes
NOTICE:
Do not drill the cabinet at will. Drilling holes without complying with the
requirements may affect the electromagnetic shielding performance of the cabinet
and damage the cables inside the cabinet. In addition, if the scraps caused by
drilling enter the cabinet, the printed circuit boards (PCBs) may be short
circuited.
Wear an eye protector when drilling holes. This is to prevent the operator's
eyes from being injured by the splashing metal scraps.
CAUTION:
Before you hold or carry a device, wear protective gloves to avoid getting
injured by sharp edges of the device.
Fans
When replacing the parts near fans, do not insert your fingers or boards into
the operating fans before the fans are switched off and stop running. Otherwise,
the hands of the operator can get hurted.
Carrying Heavy Objects
Wear protection gloves when carrying heavy objects. This is to prevent the
carrier's hands from being hurt.
CAUTION:
The carrier must be prepared for load bearing before carrying heavy objects.
This is to prevent the carrier from being strained or pressed by the heavy
objects.
When you pull a chassis out of the cabinet, pay attention to the unstable or
heavy objects on the cabinet. This is to prevent the heavy objects on the
cabinet top from falling down, which may hurt the operator.
Generally, two persons are needed to carry a chassis. It is prohibited that
only one person carries a heavy chassis. When carrying a chassis, the
carriers should stretch their backs and move stably to avoid being strained.
When moving or lifting a chassis, hold the handles or bottom of the chassis.
Do not hold the handles of the modules installed in the chassis, such as the
power modules, fan modules, and boards.
Parent topic: Health and Safety
2.2 Equipment Safety
This section provides the safety instructions that you must follow when
installing, operating, and maintaining Huawei devices.
This section provides the general instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of Huawei devices.
Electrical Safety
This section provides safety instructions for high voltage, high leakage current,
power cables, fuses, and electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Inflammable Environment
This section provides safety instructions for operations in an air environment
where devices are operating.
Battery
This section provides safety instructions for operations of storage batteries
and lithium ion batteries.
Mechanical Safety
This section provides safety instructions for hole drilling and fans.
Others
This section provides safety instructions for installing and removing boards,
binding signal cables, and handling cables at low temperature.
Parent topic: Safety
2.2.1 General Instructions
This section provides the general instructions for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of Huawei devices.
All Safety Instructions
To ensure the safety of humans and the device, follow the marks on the device
and all the safety instructions in this document.
The "CAUTION", "WARNING", and "DANGER" marks in this document are only
supplements to the safety instructions.
Local Laws and Regulations
When operating the device, you must follow the local laws and regulations. The
safety instructions in this document are only supplements to the local laws and
regulations.
Only professional or qualified personnel are allowed to install, operate, and
maintain the equipment.
Only qualified and professional personnel are allowed to dismantle security
facilities and troubleshoot the equipment.
Only the personnel certified or authorized by Huawei are allowed to replace
or change the device of the parts or the device (including the software).
The operator must report the faults or errors that may cause safety problems
to the person in charge of the device immediately.
Grounding Requirements
The following requirements only apply to the devices that need to be grounded.
When you install a device, you must ground it first. When you remove a device,
you must remove the ground cable at last.
Damaging grounding conductors is prohibited.
Operating a device before the grounding conductor is installed is prohibited.
Devices must be connected to the grounding earth permanently. Before
operating a device, check the electrical connection of the device and ensure
that the device is properly grounded.
Device Safety
Before operating the device, securely fix the device on the floor or another
stable object, for example, a wall or an installation rack.
Do not block the ventilation openings when the device is in operation.
When installing panels, you must use a proper tool to tighten the screws.
After installing the device, clear the package material from the site where
the device is installed.
Parent topic: Equipment Safety
2.2.2 Electrical Safety
This section provides safety instructions for high voltage, high leakage current,
power cables, fuses, and electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Operating the high voltage power supply incorrectly or irregularly may cause
accidents such as fire or electric shock.
High Electrical Leakage
NOTICE:
Before powering on a device, ground the device. Otherwise, the safety of the
device cannot be ensured.
Power Cables
DANGER:
Installing or removing power cables when the device is on is prohibited. This is
because when the cores of power cables contact conductors, electric arcs or
sparks are generated, which may cause fire.
Before installing or removing the power cable, turn off the power switch.
Before connecting a power cable, check that the label on the power cable is
correct.
Fuses
NOTICE:
To ensure the safety of the device, when the fuse on the device is blown, you
must replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the same type and specification.
ESD
NOTICE:
The Static charge generated on human bodies may damage the electrostatic
sensitive devices (ESSDs) on boards, for example, large-scale integration (LSI)
integrated circuits (ICs).
Human body movement, friction between human bodies and clothes, friction
between shoes and floors, or handling of plastic articles causes static
electromagnetic fields on human bodies. These static electromagnetic fields
cannot be eliminated until the static is discharged.
To prevent electrostatic-sensitive components from being damaged by the
static on human bodies, you must wear a well-grounded ESD wrist strap when
Use special insulation tools.
When handling the storage battery, ensure that its electrodes are upward.
Leaning or reversing the storage battery is prohibited.
Before installing or maintaining the storage battery, ensure that the storage
battery is disconnected from the power supply that charges the storage
battery.
Short Circuit
CAUTION:
Battery short circuit may cause human injuries. Although the voltage of ordinary
batteries is low, the instantaneous high current caused by the short circuit
releases a great deal of energy.
Avoid short circuit of batteries caused by metal objects. If possible,
disconnect working batteries before the other operations.
Hazardous Gas
NOTICE:
Using unsealed lead acid storage batteries is prohibited. Lead acid storage
batteries must be placed horizontally and stably to prevent the batteries from
releasing flammable gas, which may cause fire or erode the device.
Working lead acid storage batteries release flammable gas. Therefore,
ventilation and fireproofing measures must be taken at the sites where lead acid
storage batteries are placed.
Battery Temperature
NOTICE:
If a battery overheats, the battery may be deformed or damaged, and the
electrolyte may overflow.
When the temperature of the battery is higher than 60°C (140°F), you need to
check whether the electrolyte overflows. If the electrolyte overflows, you can
use Battery Leakage to absorb and counteract the leaking electrolyte.
When the electrolyte overflows, absorb and counteract the electrolyte
immediately.When moving or handling a battery whose electrolyte leaks, note that
the leaking electrolyte may hurt human bodies.
When you find the electrolyte leaks, Select a substance to absorb and counteract
the leaking electrolyte according to the instructions of the battery
manufacturer.
Parent topic: Battery
2.2.4.2 Lithium Battery
This section provides safety instructions for operations of lithium ion
batteries.
CAUTION:
Replacing a lithium ion battery with a lithium ion battery of another model may
cause explosion.
You can replace a lithium ion battery only with a lithium ion battery of a
model recommended by the manufacturer.
Exhausted lithium ion batteries must be disposed of according to the
instructions.
Do not throw lithium ion batteries into fire.
Parent topic: Battery
2.2.5 Mechanical Safety
This section provides safety instructions for hole drilling and fans.
Drilling Holes
NOTICE:
Do not drill the cabinet at will. Drilling holes without complying with the
requirements may affect the electromagnetic shielding performance of the cabinet
and damage the cables inside the cabinet. In addition, if the scraps caused by
drilling enter the cabinet, the printed circuit boards (PCBs) may be short
circuited.
Before drilling holes in a cabinet, move the cables inside the cabinet away
from the drilling positions.
Prevent metal scraps from falling into the cabinet. After drilling holes,
clear the metal scraps.
Fans
When replacing parts, place the objects such as the parts, screws, and tools
properly. This is to prevent them from falling into the operating fans, which
damages the fans or device.
Parent topic: Equipment Safety
2.2.6 Others
This section provides safety instructions for installing and removing boards,
binding signal cables, and handling cables at low temperature.
Installing and Removing Boards
NOTICE:
Before installing a board, you need to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD)
wrist strap and ESD gloves. When installing the board, use proper force to
prevent the pins on the backplane from being leaned.
To ensure all the boards are running properly, Installing and Removing Boards
must fulfill the following requirements:
Install the board along the guide rails.
Prevent the surface of a board from contacting the surface of another board.
This is to prevent the boards from being short circuited or scratched.
To prevent the electrostatic sensitive devices (ESSDs) from being damaged by
the static charge on the human body, do not touch the circuits, components,
connectors, or cable connection slots on the boards.
NOTICE:
Do not bind signal cables with high current cables or high voltage cables.
Laying Out Cables
When the temperature is very low, violent strike or vibration may disturb the
plastic coats of cables. To ensure safety, fulfill the following requirements:
Cables can be laid or installed only when the temperature is higher than 0°C
(32°F).
Before laying out cables which have been stored in a temperature lower than
0°C (32°F), move the cables to an environment of the ambient temperature
and store them in the ambient temperature for at least 24 hours.
Handle cables with caution, especially in a low temperature. Irregular
operations, such as pushing cables down from the vehicle, are prohibited.
This document describes the eAN3810A in term of product features, network
position and functions, logical structure, transport network topologies,
operation and maintenance, technical specifications, and reliability. It aims to
help user better understand the eAN3810A.
Unless otherwise stated, "eNodeB", "Pico", "eAN", and "AirNode" in this document refer to the
Product Name
Product Version
eAN3810A
V100R001C00
3810 series AirNode.
The 3810 series AirNode is a base station that provides communications services
in Huawei OneAir solution. The following table lists the product name and
product version related to the 3810 series AirNode.
OneAir is an Huawei wireless communications solution launched based on the
principle of "innovation based on customer requirements." This solution uses
technologies over the LTE air interface on the unlicensed frequency bands to
meet the requirements of enterprise data communications.
The eAN3810A is a base station that provides communications services in Huawei
OneAir solution. This new product is developed based on unlicensed frequency
bands, integrates multi-functional modules, combines various technologies, and
complies with the development trend of the mobile network.
Parent topic: Introduction
3.1.1.2 Benefits
The eAN3810A is compact and light, which enables plug-and-play deployment and
offers self-configuration features without the need for shelter or equipment
room facilities, significantly simplifying site acquisition and network
deployment. The eAN3810A provides a fast and convenient solution for enterprise
customers.
Compact Structure and Fast Network Deployment
The eAN3810A has a highly integrated design with small size and light weight. It
is easy to install and maintain. The eAN3810A can be installed on a wall or pole
instead of in an equipment room.
Its flexible installation locations and small size facilitate site acquisition,
increasing network flexibility and saving network deployment costs and time.
Large Capacity and Wide Coverage
The eAN3810A has a large capacity. The LTE technologies and coverage enhancement
significantly improve the coverage, providing customers with stable and reliable
connections.
Comprehensive and Cost-Effective Transmission Modes
The eAN3810A supports all-IP transmission and can be deployed in star topologies.
This section describes the network architecture and topologies for AirNode.
Hardware Appearance
This section describes the appearance of a eAN3810A.
Logical Structure
The eAN3810A consists of a transmission and interface unit, main control unit,
baseband processing unit, clock unit, and radio frequency (RF) unit.
Parent topic: eAN3810A Product Description
3.1.2.1 Network Architecture and Topologies
This section describes the network architecture and topologies for AirNode.
Network Architecture
Figure 1 shows the position of a AirNode on a OneAir solution network.
Figure 1 OneAir solution network
As shown in Figure 1, the AirNode is the network access equipment of the OneAir
network and one more multiple AirNode compose an E-UTRAN. The AirNode
communicates with UEs over the Uu interface and communicates with the eSE and
OSS over the PoE interface.
The eAN3810A consists of a transmission and interface unit, main control unit,
baseband processing unit, clock unit, and radio frequency (RF) unit.
Figure 1 shows the logical structure of the eAN3810A.
Figure 1 Logical structure of the eAN3810A
Descriptions of the eAN3810A functional units are as follows:
Transmission and interface unit: forwards data between a transport network
and the base station. This unit provides physical ports between the base
station and the transport network, and the user-plane interface between the
base station and other NEs.
Main control unit: controls and manages resources in the base station. This
unit provides the management-plane interface between the base station and the
network management, the control-plane interface between the base station and
other NEs.
Clock unit: provides clock synchronization. Provides the interface between
the base station and the external clock source,The clock synchronization
modes supported by the AirNode are RGPS, IEEE 1588v2 (Only frequency
synchronization is supported) and synchronous Ethernet.
Baseband processing unit: processes uplink and downlink baseband data.
RF unit: Complete the wireless signal transceiver function. Provides the
interface between the base station and the antenna system.
Parent topic: Architecture
3.1.3 Operation and Maintenance
O&M Modes
This section describes the O&M modes and O&M system for the AirNode.
O&M Functions
The O&M functions include configuration management, fault management,
performance management, security management, software management, deployment
management, device management, and inventory management.
Parent topic: eAN3810A Product Description
3.1.3.1 O&M Modes
This section describes the O&M modes and O&M system for the AirNode.
The AirNode supports the following O&M modes:
Remote maintenance on the U2000 at the OMC
Local maintenance on the LMT
An O&M system of the AirNode includes the following elements:
LMT: maintains a single AirNode locally.
OSS: maintains multiple AirNode remotely.
eAN: AirNode, refers to the target of O&M operations.
Parent topic: Operation and Maintenance
3.1.3.2 O&M Functions
The O&M functions include configuration management, fault management,
performance management, security management, software management, deployment
management, device management, and inventory management.
Configuration Management
Configuration management allows operators to configure network resources by
using configuration data in network devices, thereby controlling the running
status of network devices. Configuration management is required on the entire
network O&M cycle.
During network deployment, configuration management allows operators to
initialize configuration data, and install and set up network devices.
AirNode support regional deployment and site deployment.
During network adjustment, optimization, or routine O&M, configuration
management allows operators to configure parameters for new features, and
modify parameter settings for scenarios such as network capacity expansion,
transmission adjustment, and wireless network performance optimization.
Configuration management also allows operators to monitor and modify network
parameters.
Fault Management
Fault management involves fault detection, fault isolation, self-healing, alarm
reporting, and alarm correlation. The AirNode can manage faults in hardware,
environment, software, transmission, cells, and services.
Users view faults on the device panel and perform simple operations.
Fault isolation prevents faults from affecting the operational continuity of
the AirNode. Self-healing minimizes the impact of faults on services by
lowering performance or reestablishing cells.
Alarm correlation enables the AirNode to report only the root fault and the
ultimate impact on services. Alarm correlation helps engineers quickly
pinpoint the root fault, analyze severity, and take measures to rectify the
root fault instead of rectifying the associated faults.
Performance Management
Performance management involves periodic performance measurement on the AirNode
and the collection, storage, and reporting of measurement results.
Tracing Management
Tracing management facilitates routine maintenance, commissioning, and
troubleshooting by tracing internal messages as well as messages related to
interfaces, signaling links, and UEs.
Signaling messages are traced either on the OSS or on the LMT.
Security Management
Security management implements user authentication and access control. It
includes user account management, rights management, login management, identity
authentication, and operation authentication.
Security control on the transmission channels between the AirNode and the OSS
supports Secure Socket Layer (SSL), Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
Security management provides network- and user-specific security services. It
provides the following functions:
Encryption: encrypts important user information.
Authentication: manages and authenticates user accounts.
Access control: controls user operations.
Security protocol: support SSL security protocol.
Software Management
Software management involves the following functions:
Software version management: Software versions can be queried, and restored.
Software version upgrade: AirNode can be remotely upgraded in batches. With
the one-click remote upgrade wizard provided by the OSS,
deactivation, rollback, confirmation, and removal.
Inventory Management
Inventory management involves the collection and reporting of inventory
information about the AirNode. With inventory management, you can manage network
equipment assets at the OMC.
Parent topic: Operation and Maintenance
3.1.4 Technical Specifications
RF Specifications
Capacity Specifications
Output Power
Equipment Specifications
Environment Specifications
Protocols and Standards Compliance
At -40ºC to -20ºC, the AirNode can start up, but its
performance cannot meet requirements. At -20ºC to
+50ºC, the performance of the AirNode meets
requirements.
Storage temperature
-40ºC to +70ºC
Relative humidity
5% RH to 95% RH
Absolute humidity
1 g/m3 to 30 g/m3
Atmospheric pressure
70 kPa to 106 kPa
Protection class
IP65
Table 1 Standards compliance
Item
Specifications
EMC
The AirNode meets the electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) requirements and
complies with the following standards:
YD 5098-2001
IEC 61000-4-5
ETSI EN301 489
ITU-T K.20
Security
IEC60950
Environment
ETSI EN 300 019-2-1
ETSI EN 300 019-2-2
ETSI EN 300 019-2-3
IEC 60068-2
Parent topic: Technical Specifications
3.2 eAN3810A Hardware Description
Overview
This section describes the exterior, ports, indicators and cables of eAN3810A.
Product Version
NOTE:
Unless otherwise stated, "eNodeB", "Pico", "eAN", and "AirNode" in this document refer to the
3810 series AirNode.
The 3810 series AirNode is a base station that provides communications services
in Huawei OneAir solution. The following table lists the product name and
product version related to the 3810 series AirNode.
used for connecting a BTS3205E. A Dock
supplies power to only one eAN3810A.
LAN1
P&E transmission and power supply port.
Used to connect to commissioning devices,
backhaul devices, or cascaded devices.
Indicators
Table 2 Dock external indicators
Indicator
Meaning
The Dock has three external indicators: RUN, ALM, and ACT. The internal RJ45
connector has two indicators showing the connection status and data transmission
status respectively. The internal OPT connector has one indicator showing the
connection status and data transmission status. Figure 3 shows positions of
external indicators on the Dock.
Figure 3 Positions of external indicators on the Dock
Table 2 describes indicators on the Dock external indicators.
Figure 1 Appearance of a separate Dock mounting bracket
(1) Hole for routing
a hose clamp
(2) Ground
terminal
(3) Hole for a
captive screw
(4) Hole for inserting
an expansion bolt
Parent topic: Mounting Kits
3.2.4 Cables
This section describes eAN3810A cables.
Cable List
This section describes eAN3810A cable connections.
Ethernet Cable
This section describes the appearance, pin assignment, and installation position
for an Ethernet cable connecting an auxiliary device and an eAN3810A.
PGND cable
An eAN3810A PGND cable connects an eAN3810A and a ground bar, ensuring the
proper grounding of the eAN3810A. The maximum length of an eAN3810A PGND cable
is 8 m (26.25 ft).
Table 1 Pin assignment for wires of the Ethernet cable
Pin of the RJ45 Connector
Color
Core Wire
Pin of the RJ45 Connector
X1.8
Brown
Twisted pair
cable
X2.8
X1.7
White/brown
X2.7
Parent topic: Cables
(1) OT terminal (M6)
(2) OT terminal (M8)
3.2.4.3 PGND cable
An eAN3810A PGND cable connects an eAN3810A and a ground bar, ensuring the
proper grounding of the eAN3810A. The maximum length of an eAN3810A PGND cable
is 8 m (26.25 ft).
Exterior
The yellow and green or green PGND cable is a single cable. The cross-sectional
area of the PGND cable is 6 mm2 (0.009 in.2). Both ends of the cable are OT
terminals, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Exterior of a PGND cable
NOTE:
If the PGND cable is provided by the customer, a copper-core cable with a minimum cross-
sectional area of 6 mm2 (0.009 in.2) or 10 AWG is recommended.
The OT terminals at both ends of the PGND cable are assembled at the site.
The M6 OT terminal has the default size. You can replace it with another OT terminal of the
This document presents an overview of Huawei AirNode security solutions,
including equipment security features, operation and maintenance (O&M) security
features, transmission security features, and radio security features.
Product Version
NOTE:
Unless otherwise stated, "eNodeB", "Pico", "eAN", and "AirNode" in this document refer to the
3810 series AirNode.
The 3810 series AirNode is a base station that provides communications services
in Huawei OneAir solution. The following table lists the product name and
product version related to the 3810 series AirNode.
This document describes the process of installing eAN3810A.
Product Version
NOTE:
Unless otherwise stated, "eNodeB", "Pico", "eAN", and "AirNode" in this document refer to the
3810 series AirNode.
The 3810 series AirNode is a base station that provides communications services
in Huawei OneAir solution. The following table lists the product name and
product version related to the 3810 series AirNode.
This document is intended for installation engineers.
Organization
Installation Preparations
Before starting the installation, you must obtain the required reference
documents, tools, and instruments, and familiarize yourself with the skills
required.
Information About the Installation
This section describes the information that you must be familiar with before
installing a eAN3810A, including the eAN3810A hardward infomation, installation
scenarios, installation space and environment requirements.
Unpacking the Equipment
This section describes how to unpack and check the delivered equipment to ensure
that all the materials are included and intact.
Installation Process
This section describes the eAN3810A installation process.
Obtaining the ESN
Before installing the eAN3810A, record its electronic serial number (ESN) for
future use during commissioning.
(Optional) Installing a Micro SD Card
This section describes how to install a micro SD card in the eAN3810A.
Installing the eAN3810A
This section describes the eAN3810A installation process.
Installing the Auxiliary Devices
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing the
auxiliary devices.
Installing Cables
This section describes the procedures for installing eAN3810A cables and
auxiliary devices cables.
eAN3810A hardware installation checking includes hardware and cable installation
checking.
Power-On Check on the eAN3810A
This section describes the procedure for performing a power-on check on the
eAN3810A.
Appendix
This section describes reference information during installation.
Parent topic: Installation and commissioning
4.1.1 Installation Preparations
Before starting the installation, you must obtain the required reference
documents, tools, and instruments, and familiarize yourself with the skills
required.
Reference Documents
Before the installation, you must be familiar with reference documents.
Tools and Instruments
You must prepare the following tools and instruments before the installation.
Requirements for Installation Personnel
This section describes requirements for installation engineers. They must be
qualified and trained, and familiar with correct operation methods and safety
precautions before performing any operations.
Fixed pulley(weight-bearing
capacity > 500 kg or 1102.5 lb)
Lifting sling
Ladder
Parent topic: Installation Preparations
4.1.1.3 Requirements for Installation Personnel
This section describes requirements for installation engineers. They must be
qualified and trained, and familiar with correct operation methods and safety
precautions before performing any operations.
Before the installation, pay attention to the following items:
Technical engineers must take Huawei training and be familiar with proper
The number of installation personnel depends on the engineering schedule and
installation environment. Generally, two to three persons are required.
Generally, only three to five onsite personnel are necessary.
Parent topic: Installation Preparations
4.1.2 Information About the Installation
This section describes the information that you must be familiar with before
installing a eAN3810A, including the eAN3810A hardward infomation, installation
scenarios, installation space and environment requirements.
Hardware Device Information
This section describes the hardware information you should know before
installing the eAN3810A.
Installation Options and Restrictions
The eAN3810A can be installed on a wall or pole. Installation scenarios must
meet heat-dissipation and waterproofing requirements of the eAN3810A.
Installation Clearance and Space Requirements
This section describes the recommended and minimum clearances for a eAN3810A.
Installation Environment Requirements
The installation environment of a eAN3810A involves the running environment
specifications for the eAN3810A.
This section describes the hardware information you should know before
installing the eAN3810A.
eAN3810A hardware includes eAN3810A main equipment, auxiliary devices, mounting
kits, and cables. For details, see sections in
which are listed in Table 1.
4.1.2.3 Installation Clearance and Space
Requirements
This section describes the recommended and minimum clearances for a eAN3810A.
Clearance for a eAN3810A
When the eAN3810A is installed on a wall or pole, the minimum clearance is
required for easy cabling and operation and maintenance (O&M). Based on the
engineering practice, the recommendation for the installation clearance is
provided.
The recommended clearances are for customers, ensuring normal running and
providing appropriate space for O&M. If installation space is sufficient,
leave the recommended clearances after installing equipment.
The minimum clearance ensures normal operation and heat dissipation, but O&M
activities such as checking indicator status and opening the cover plate of a
cabling cavity cannot be properly conducted. If installation space is
restricted, leave the minimum clearance after installing equipment.
Figure 1 show the clearances for installing a eAN3810A.
At -40ºC to -20ºC, the AirNode can start up, but its
performance cannot meet requirements. At -20ºC to
+50ºC, the performance of the AirNode meets
requirements.
Storage temperature
-40ºC to +70ºC
Relative humidity
5% RH to 95% RH
Absolute humidity
1 g/m3 to 30 g/m3
Atmospheric pressure
70 kPa to 106 kPa
Protection class
IP65
The installation environment of a eAN3810A involves the running environment
specifications for the eAN3810A.
Running Environment Specifications
Table 1 shows the environment specifications for the eAN3810A.
Requirements for the Installation Scenarios
To ensure proper heat dissipation of the eAN3810A, the following requirements
must be met:
The eAN3810A cannot be installed in an enclosed cabinet without a cooling
system.
The eAN3810A cannot be installed in an enclosed camouflage box.
The eAN3810A cannot be installed in an enclosed equipment room without a
If the eAN3810A is inappropriately installed, heat dissipation of the eAN3810A
deteriorates and the eAN3810A may not work properly, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1 Inappropriately installed eAN3810A
Requirements for the Installation methods
To ensure the heat dissipation of the eAN3810A and waterproofing of the ports at
the bottom of the eAN3810A, the vertical deviation angle of a eAN3810A must be
less than or equal to 10°, as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 Requirements for the vertical deviation angle of a eAN3810A
The total number of the components is consistent with
that recorded in the packing lists on all packing boxes
Go to 2.
The total number of the components is inconsistent with
that recorded in the packing lists on all packing boxes
Report the problems and causes
to the local Huawei office.
If...
Then...
The exterior of each packing box is
intact
Go to 3.
It is damaged or soaked
Report the problems and causes to the local
Huawei office.
If...
Then...
This section describes how to unpack and check the delivered equipment to ensure
that all the materials are included and intact.
Context
NOTE:
When transporting, moving, or installing the equipment, components, or parts, you must:
Prevent them from colliding with doors, walls, shelves, or other objects.
Wear clean gloves, and avoid touching the equipment, components, or parts with bare hands,
sweat-soaked gloves, or dirty gloves.
NOTICE:
Power on an eAN3810A within 24 hours after unpacking it. If you power off an
eAN3810A for maintenance, restore power to the eAN3810A within 24 hours.
Procedure
1. Count the total number of the shipments.
2. Check the exterior of each packing box.
3. Check the type and quantity of the equipment in the boxes according to the
The type and number are consistent with the
packing list on each packing list
Sign the
Packing List
with the
operator.
There is any shortage, wrong delivery, or
damaged equipment
Report the problems and causes to the
local Huawei office.
4. CAUTION:
5. To protect the equipment from damage, keep the unpacked equipment and
packing materials indoors. To help find out the cause of any damage in the
future, take photos of the storeroom, rusted or eroded equipment, packing
cases, and packing materials, and then file the photos.
a. Determine a position for installing the eAN3810A. Then, place the
separate mounting kit onto the pole, thread the hose clamp through the
mounting kit, and encircle the pole with the hose clamp, as shown by
illustrations a, b, and c in Figure 2.
b. Use an M6 inner hexagon screwdriver to tighten the bolt on each hose
clamp to 7 N·m (61.96 lbf·in.) to secure the mounting kit, as shown by
illustration d in Figure 2.
3. Secure the eAN3810A onto the separate mounting kit, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 2 Routing hose clamps through the Dock separate mounting bracket
3. Put the Dock in the installation position, route two hose clamps through the
pole and the steel belts through the locking connectors, partially tighten
the screws, and use an M6 inner hexagon torque screwdriver to tighten the
screws to 5 N·m (44.25 lbf·in.), as shown in Figure 3.
Ensure that your body is close to the module when tightening hose clamps.
2. Drill holes at the anchor points, and install expansion bolt assemblies, as
shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2 Drilling holes and installing expansion bolt assemblies
a. Use a hammer drill with a Ф 8 drill bit to drill holes perpendicularly
with the wall at the marked anchor points. Ensure that the depth of each
hole ranges from 45 mm to 50 mm (1.77 in. to 1.97 in.) and each hole is
of the same depth.
This section describes procedure and precautions for installing a Dock Ethernet
cable.
(Optional) Installing the Dock Power Cable
This section describes the procedure and precautions for installing a power
cable. A Dock input power cable connects the Dock and an external power supply
device to lead external power into the Dock. A Dock cascading power cable is
used for power supply cascading between two Docks.
Cables must be laid out according to the specified cabling requirements to
prevent signal interference.
NOTE:
If a cable listed below is not required, skip the cabling requirements of the cable.
General Cabling Requirements
Bending radius requirements
The bending radius of a 7/8'' feeder must be greater than 250 mm (9.84 in.),
and the bending radius of a 5/4'' feeder must be greater than 380 mm (14.96
in.).
The bending radius of a 1/4'' jumper must be greater than 35 mm (1.38 in.).
The bending radius of a super-flexible 1/2'' jumper must be greater than 50
mm (1.97 in.), and the bending radius of an ordinary 1/2'' jumper must be
greater than 127 mm (5.00 in.).
The bending radius of a PGND cable must be at least three times its diameter.
The bending radius of a signal cable must be at least five times its diameter.
Cable binding requirements
Cables of the same type must be bound together.
Different types of cables must be separately laid out and bound, with a
minimum distance of 30 mm (1.18 in.) from each other.
Determine the positions where the clips are installed according to the actual
situation. For example, 7/8" feeders are secured with clips at an interval of
1.5 m (4.92 ft) to 2 m (6.56 ft), and CPRI fiber optic cables and power
cables are secured with clips at an interval of 1 m (3.28 ft) to 1.5 m (4.92
ft). Ensure that the clips are evenly spaced and in the same direction.
When fastening cables with a clip, ensure that the cables are aligned neatly
and are routed through the holes in the clip. Do not stretch the cables too
tightly.
When using clips to secure cables, tighten the screws on the clips after all
cables are arranged and laid out.
Special Cabling Requirements
Cabling of PGND cables
PGND cables for a base station must be connected to the same ground bar.
PGND cables must be buried in the ground or routed indoors.
The external conductor of the coaxial wire and the shield layer of the
shielded cable must have proper electrical contact with the metal surface of
the equipment which they are connected to.
PGND cables and signal cables must be installed separately. A certain
distance must be reserved between them to prevent interference from each
other.
Switches or fuses must not be installed on the PGND cables.
Other devices must not be used for electrical connections of the PGND cables.
All the metal parts in the housing of the equipment must be reliably
connected to the ground terminal.
Parent topic: Installing Cables
4.1.9.2 Cable Connections
This section describes eAN3810A cable connections.
Figure 1 shows the cable connections when an eAN3810A is installed.