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CFIP PhoeniX C Series TDM/IP Split Mount System Technical Description and Configuration Guide • Rev. 1.0 •

CFIP PhoeniX C Series

TDM/IP Split Mount System

Technical Description & Configuration Guide

 SAF Tehnika JSC 2013

CFIP PhoeniX C Series TDM/IP Split Mount System Technical Description and Configuration Guide • Rev. 1.0 •

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 – BASIC INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 5

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 5

SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................ 5

CHAPTER 2 – TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 6

INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................... 6

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................. 6

INDOOR UNIT (IDU) .................................................................................................................................. 7

IDU FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................... 7

Block diagram of the CFIP Phoenix C Indoor Unit ............................................................................. 9

Block diagram of design SINGLE ..................................................................................................... 10

Block diagram of design MULTI ...................................................................................................... 11

Block diagram of design PROTECTED ............................................................................................. 12

Block diagram of design AGGREGATE ............................................................................................ 14

IDU block scheme in terms of IP ..................................................................................................... 16

OUTDOOR UNIT (ODU) ........................................................................................................................... 17

ODU for license frequency bands .................................................................................................... 18

ODU TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 20

EXTERNAL MULTIPLEXER MODULES ............................................................................................................ 22

EXTENSION MODULE CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT ................................................................................................... 23

Connectors on the Extension module CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT front panel ............................................. 23

LED indicators on the CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT – system status............................................................... 24

LED indicators on the CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT – port status ................................................................... 25

General application with CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT ................................................................................... 25

Up to 64 E1/T1 external multiplexer application ............................................................................ 26

1+1 application with CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT ......................................................................................... 27

Add-drop multiplexer application ................................................................................................... 27

Management and configuration examples of CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT................................................... 28

Technical specification of CFIP-E1/T1-EXT module ......................................................................... 29

EXTENSION MODULE CFIP-ASI-EXT ........................................................................................................... 31

CFIP-ASI-EXT Users ports ................................................................................................................ 31

Connectors on the CFIP-ASI-EXT front panel ................................................................................... 31

LED indicators on the CFIP-ASI-EXT – system status ....................................................................... 32

LED indicators on the CFIP-ASI-EXT – ports status .......................................................................... 32

General application with CFIP-ASI-EXT ........................................................................................... 32

CFIP-ASI-EXT cascading ................................................................................................................... 33

1+1 application with CFIP-ASI-EXT .................................................................................................. 33

Management and configuration examples of CFIP-ASI-EXT ........................................................... 34

CFIP-ASI-EXT technical specifications ............................................................................................. 36

EXTENSION MODULE CFIP-ASI-EXT WITH TIME SYNCHRONIZATION INTERFACE (TSI) .......................................... 37

LED indicators on the CFIP-ASI&TSI-EXT – Master .......................................................................... 39

LED indicators on the CFIP-ASI&TSI-EXT – Slave ............................................................................. 39

CONNECTION SCHEME OF THE LINK WITH CFIP-ASI&TSI-EXT MODULES: .......................................................... 40

Management and configuration examples of CFIP-ASI&TSI-EXT ................................................... 40

ANTENNAS ............................................................................................................................................. 42

ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 43

Power supply .................................................................................................................................. 43

IDU-ODU cable ................................................................................................................................ 43

Coaxial cable grounding kit ............................................................................................................ 43

Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors............................................................................................. 44

Surge suppressors ........................................................................................................................... 44

Grounding kit .................................................................................................................................. 44

N plug to N jack right angle adaptor for Indoor unit ...................................................................... 44

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CHAPTER 3 – INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................. 45

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 45

REQUIRED INSTALLATION TOOLS ................................................................................................................. 45

UNPACKING THE DEVICE ............................................................................................................................ 45

ODU INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 45

Setting the polarization .................................................................................................................. 45

Mounting ODU to antenna ............................................................................................................. 46

IDU INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 47

CABLING INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................. 48

IDU - ODU interconnection ............................................................................................................. 48

Connecting of management interfaces .......................................................................................... 48

Connecting power supply ............................................................................................................... 48

Grounding ....................................................................................................................................... 49

POWERING UP THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ 49

PREPARING FOR LINK CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................... 49

PC setup with LAN adapter ............................................................................................................. 50

PC setup with USB adapter ............................................................................................................. 51

BASIC LINK SET UP .................................................................................................................................... 52

Login ............................................................................................................................................... 52

GUI Basics ....................................................................................................................................... 53

IP setting ......................................................................................................................................... 54

Basic radio settings ......................................................................................................................... 55

ANTENNA ALIGNMENT .............................................................................................................................. 56

THE FUNCTIONAL TEST .............................................................................................................................. 57

Obtaining the basic link information .............................................................................................. 58

Five minute link quality measurement (optional) ........................................................................... 58

CONNECTION OF EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ....................................................................................................... 59

Connecting Gigabit Ethernet port ................................................................................................... 60

Connecting the external EMM module via port SFP 2 .................................................................... 60

CHAPTER 4 – LINK CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................ 61

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 61

CONNECTION AND LOGIN .......................................................................................................................... 61

The local access over Ethernet LAN interface ................................................................................. 61

The local access over USB-B interface ............................................................................................ 61

LOGIN from the Web browser ........................................................................................................ 61

GENERAL SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................................ 62

Protection scheme setting .............................................................................................................. 62

Aggregation scheme settings ......................................................................................................... 64

Basic Link Info ................................................................................................................................. 65

Date and Time ................................................................................................................................ 66

Access Rights .................................................................................................................................. 67

ALARMS CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 69

Config&Status ................................................................................................................................. 69

RADIO CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 72

Basic Radio settings ........................................................................................................................ 72

Advanced Radio settings ................................................................................................................ 75

PORT CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 76

Basic port settings – Design SINGLE ............................................................................................... 76

Basic port settings – Design MULTI ................................................................................................ 77

Basic port settings – Design PROTECTED ........................................................................................ 78

Basic port settings – Design AGGREGATE ....................................................................................... 79

ETH VLAN settings .......................................................................................................................... 81

ETH SyncE ....................................................................................................................................... 82

ETH Advanced settings ................................................................................................................... 83

Advanced Port settings ................................................................................................................... 87

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IP CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 88

Basic IP addresses assignment ....................................................................................................... 88

Static Route and NAT settings ........................................................................................................ 89

SNMP settings................................................................................................................................. 91

Advanced IP settings ....................................................................................................................... 92

MAINTENANCE AND ADVANCED SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................ 93

Saving the configuration ................................................................................................................. 93

Configuration backup and export ................................................................................................... 94

Firmware and License upgrade ....................................................................................................... 96

Advanced system configuration ..................................................................................................... 97

CHAPTER 5 – CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES ....................................................................................... 99

EXAMPLE 1 – IN-BAND MANAGEMENT SEPARATED BY VLAN ........................................................................... 99

EXAMPLE 2 – OUT-OF-BAND MNG WITH NAT .......................................................................................... 102

EXAMPLE 3 – OUT-OF-BAND MNG IN SEPARATED CHANNEL ......................................................................... 105

EXAMPLE 4 – VLAN CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................... 108

EXAMPLE 5 – ADVANCED QOS CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... 113

EXAMPLE 6 – SYNC ETH CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................. 116

EXAMPLE 7 – BASIC 1+1 HSB/SD PROTECTION SCHEME .............................................................................. 119

EXAMPLE 8 – BASIC 1+1 FD PROTECTION SCHEME ...................................................................................... 125

EXAMPLE 9 – ADVANCED 1+1 PROTECTION SCHEME .................................................................................... 130

EXAMPLE 10 – ETHERNET TRAFFIC AGGREGATION ........................................................................................ 131

CHAPTER 6 – TECHNICAL PARAMETERS .......................................................................................... 137

GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 137

IDU SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................................... 137

NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ........................................................................................................... 138

MISCELLANEOUS ................................................................................................................................... 139

ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................................ 139

ABBREVIATION LIST ....................................................................................................................... 140

SAF TEHNIKA JSC CONTACTS .......................................................................................................... 141

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Chapter 1 – Basic information

Introduction

CFIP Phoenix C is a universal IDU designed for split-architecture high-performance Point-to-Point (PtP) digital microwave links with adjustable data rate from 10 up to 730 Mbps. It can be connected to SAF CFIP Phoenix ODUs. The whole system is designed especially for network operators interested in IP based transports and backhaul infrastructure.

CFIP Phoenix C IDU in combination with ODU supports both ETSI and ANSI licensed frequency bands. CFIP Phoenix C IDU boasts hitless Adaptive Code Modulation (ACM), excellent system gain, and

bandwidths for both ETSI and ANSI standards.

Safety Information

CFIP Phoenix C complies with the basic requirements of European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC Article 3 and meets the requirements contained in the harmonized standards R & TTE, in accordance with article 5 of the directive. CFIP Phoenix C complies also with the basic requirements of FCC rules according to the table below.

Table 1: Requirements and harmonized ETSI standards

Essential requirements under Article 3

Harmonized standards under Article 5

Article 3.1 (a): Protection of health and safety of users (contained requirements of Directive 73/23/EEC and council recommendation 1999/519/EC)

EN 60950-1 (2006)

EN 60950-22 (2006)

EN 50 385 (2002)

Article 3.1 (b): Electromagnetic compatibility (contained requirements of Directive 2004/108/EC)

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V 1.6.1(2008)

ETSI EN 301 489-4 V1.3.1(2002)

Article 3.2: Requirements for effectively use the frequency spectrum

ETSI EN 302 217-1 V1.2.1 (2007)

Table 2: Requirements and harmonized FCC standards

Essential requirements

Standards

US FCC limits

System has been tested for compliance with FCC Part 101

and the

general requirements of Part 2. The limits for digital devices

pursuant to Parts 15.107 and

15.109 Class A have been applied.

The product complies with the basic requirements for this type of equipment and all of the above technical standards. Operation of equipment is safe under normal conditions of use set out in this User Guide.

Modifying or tampering with CFIP Phoenix C product´s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty.

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Chapter 2 – Technical Description

Introduction

Digital microwave system CFIP Phoenix C is designed in split mount version, the IDU - ODU architecture. There is only one universal IDU hardware version available with bandwidth up to 60 MHz and applicable maximal output power. The indoor unit (CFIP Phoenix C IDU) is universal with respect to ETSI and ANSI bandwidth standards and universal for all frequency bands, and its configuration then depends on the loaded software license key. The outdoor units are unique for each frequency band and sub-band.

System description

Signal received by parabolic antenna is carried via a waveguide adapter to the receiving filter in outdoor unit. The task of outdoor unit (ODU) is to convert the frequency of received/transmitted signal to/from IF. The resulting converted signal is together with management channel carried via the coaxial cable to the CFIP Phoenix C indoor unit (IDU). The signal is demodulated inside the IDU, followed by recovery of user data and management data intended for communication with ODU. As a source of user data can be used a signal for/from the Gigabit Ethernet ports or EMM modules connected over SFP module. Data for the transmission are processed similarly in the reverse order than the received signal.

The CFIP Phoenix C system is technically characterized by the following basic features.

– Standard licensed ETSI and ANSI frequency bands – Modulation schemes:

- QPSK, 8 PSK, 16/32/64/128/256 QAM

– Channel bandwidth

- ETSI standards 7/14/27.5/28/40 and 56 MHz

- ANSI standards 10/20/25/30/40/50 and 60 MHz

– LDPC based Forward Error Correction – Hitless Adaptive modulation (ACM) – Four basic design modes (SW setting / License Key)

- SINGLE – one data stream over air

- MULTI – up to four independent data streams over air

- AGGREGATE – 2+0 configuration with true capacity doubling

- PROTECTED – 1+0 configuration in HSB/SD/FD modification

– Two functional options (SW setting / License Key)

- AES128, AES256 – AES encryption for high system security

- PTP1588 – option which ensure IEEE1588 support

– Integrated traffic ports

- 3x Gigabit Ethernet ports (10/100/1000Base-T) for user data traffic and/or

management access

- 2x SFP slots for additional GIGE port extension, EMM module connection or IDU

interconnection (protection, aggregation)

– Integrated management ports

- USB-B – for separate IP management access

- USB-A – configuration restoration and backup by means of USB Flash memory

– SyncE support in each design mode – Integrated data verification system of received corrupted packets (CRC) – Integrated BER tester and measurement of the nature of received signal (MSE, modulation

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diagram of received data)

– ATPC function support (Automatic Transmit Power Control) – Integrated spectral analyser for the detection of the free channel, or alternatively for

detection of interference with the particular band

– Unified standard management IP access – TELNET, HTTP, SNMP v.2c

– Secure management IP access - SSH, HTTPS, SNMP v.3

Indoor Unit (IDU)

The basic function of the CFIP Phoenix C Indoor Unit is the data multiplexing and at the same time it is the digital modem of the whole system. Both of these functions are easily configurable by software. The core of the unit is DSP module that generates a signal for the intermediate frequency output to outdoor unit and processes intermediate frequency input from the outdoor unit.

The indoor unit is fitted with three 1000Base-T (RJ45) user ports, where one port can be reserved either for an individual management connection or as a standard user port. Two SFP slots are intended either for additional Gigabit Ethernet connection or for IDU interconnection (1+1/2+0) or for port extension by means of EMM module.

There is the USB-B port available in IDU for the independent management connection, second USB port (USB-A) is reserved for flash memory stick (configuration backup, logs,..).

Management system is based on IP protocol. Outdoor unit management is integrated directly into the command set of the indoor unit and is an integral part of this unit's software. For the management itself there is used, either character-oriented IP access (TELNET, SSH) or web based GUI (HTTP, HTTPs) or SNMP based system management.

The IDU unit should be connected to power supply with a nominal voltage of -48 VDC and GND must be connected to the positive pole.

IDU front panel description

Figure 3: The front panel of the Indoor unit

Connectors on the IDU front panel:

– TRAFFIC LAN 1/2 – Gigabit Ethernet user ports for Ethernet connection – MNG LAN 3 – by default it is reserved for management access (out of band management), but

can be configured also for user data traffic

– SFP 1 GIGE/PROTECT – user port for alternative Gigabit Ethernet connection or IDU

interconnection in case of protected or aggregate design selection

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– SFP 2 GIGE/EMM – user port for alternative Gigabit Ethernet connection or EMM module

connection

– FLASH USB A – USB interface for connecting USB memory – MNG USB B – USB interface for an alternative IP access – -48 VDC – power supply connector, + pole is grounded inside the device – ODU – N connector for connecting ODU over coaxial cable (IF connection)

– Grounding connector

LED indicators on the IDU front panel – system status:

– SYNC – indication of modem synchronization (digital modem)

- Lights – synchronization OK

- No light – loss of synchronization

– LOCAL STATUS – indication of the LOCAL device status

- Lights – status OK

- Flashes – status WARNING

- No light – status UNKNOWN

– REMOTE STATUS – indication of the REMOTE device status

- Lights – status OK

- Flashes – status WARNING

- No light – no communication with remote device or UNKNOWN status

– ODU STATUS – indication of the ODU status

- Lights – status OK

- Flashes – communication problem (ODU is not responding)

– POWER – indication that IDU is under power

- Lights – power ON

- No light – power OFF

LED indicators on the IDU front panel – ports status:

– SFP 1/2 LINK – indication of presented signal at SFP port

- Lights – signal detected and synchronized

- Flashes – incorrect result from auto-detection process

- No light – no correct signal detected

– LAN 1/2/3 GIGE DETECT – indication of Gigabit ETH mode on appropriate port

- Lights – GIGE mode ON

- No light – no GIGE mode detected

– LAN 1/2/3 LINK/ACT – indication of link and data activity on appropriate ETH port

- Lights – Ethernet link detected

- Flashes – data activity (Rx/Tx) at appropriate port

- No light – no Ethernet link

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Block diagram of the CFIP Phoenix C Indoor Unit

The function of the Indoor unit is evident from the block diagram in Figure 4.

Figure 4: Block diagram of the Indoor Unit

CFIP Phoenix C IDU consists of two main boards. Interface Card performs the function of data interface, packet processor and management unit. Modem Card performs the function of digital modem (DSP) and analogue modem (analog front end with mixers and filters).

Data are first processed by integrated Six Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, where two WAN ports of this switch are connected into universal Packet Processor (PBPS – Priority Based Packet System). SFP interfaces are also directly connected into universal Packet Processor. Function of Packet Processor depends on selected design and it is described in the section which explains such particular designs. Digital modem then adds synchronization marks, FEC to the data stream and creates a digitally modulated signal, which is led to the block of analog signal processing. All these parts are interconnected inside the device over high-speed bus and are operated from the central processor unit CPU. This block (CPU) is also accessible via management interfaces and allows the user to perform all the settings both locally and remotely trough the IP interface in the CFIP Phoenix C IDU.

The function of Packet Processor is specific in dependence on selected design. Generally, Packet Processor uses priority scheme which ensures that data at the internal port ETH 4 are processed with the highest priority whereas data at the internal port ETH 1 with the lowest priority.

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Block diagram of design SINGLE

The main application in design SINGLE is a transmission of a single data stream over air. CFIP Phoenix C IDU is configured into this mode by means of IDU management.

Packet Processor function can be simply explained in Figure 5.

Figure 5: Detailed block diagram of design SINGLE

The Ethernet Switch is configured into mode, where WAN port WAN A is connected to Packet Processor and second WAN port WAN B is connected to port SFP 2. Port SFP 1 is without any function in this mode. Packet Processor uses basic Ethernet stream encapsulation in combination with a BER stream, which is transferred in time when Ethernet frames are not available.

Main Advantages

Highest data throughput, because Ethernet traffic is coded by basic encapsulation process with the lowest data overhead.

Disadvantages

Packet Processor doesn't generate own priority packets, therefore any data stream errors are detected only by means of Ethernet Frame's CRC inside Ethernet Switch. There is not possible to use some options like AES along with this design due to the missing priority packet layer.

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Block diagram of design MULTI

The main application in design MULTI is a transmission of more (up to four) independent data streams over air. CFIP Phoenix C is configured into this mode by means of IDU management.

Packet Processor function can be simply explained in Figure 6.

Figure 6: Detailed block diagram of design MULTI

The Ethernet Switch is configured into mode where both WAN ports WAN A/B are connected to Packet Processor. Ports SFP 1 and SFP 2 are connected directly to Packet Processor as well and are transparent for Ethernet traffic (Flow Control function must be activated on connected Ethernet equipment). Packet Processor uses Priority based process for independent streams transport over air. BER stream is additionally added, when throughput capacity over modem is higher than allocated throughput over Packet Processor. Additional AES encryption can be inserted in front of modem processing.

Main Advantages

Up to four independent data streams over air.

Disadvantages

A bit lower throughput comparing to design SINGLE when just one traffic stream is configured at IDU.

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Block diagram of design PROTECTED

The main application of design PROTECTED is a 1+1 system configuration when the protection (hitless in specific conditions) is required.

Packet Processor function for Master Unit can be simply explained in Figure 7.

Figure 7: Detailed block diagram of design PROTECTED (MASTER mode)

The Ethernet Switch is configured into mode where both WAN ports WAN A/B are connected to Packet Processor. WAN ports WAN A/B are grouped inside Ethernet switch with appropriate LAN ports (LAN 2/1). Port SFP 2 is also connected to Packet Processor and is transparent for Ethernet traffic (Flow Control function must be activated on connected Ethernet equipment) or for EMM module data stream from connected external EMM. Port SFP 1 is reserved for second IDU (Master – Slave) interconnection.

It is strictly recommended to use port LAN 3 as out-of-band management access port. Packet Processor uses Priority based process for independent streams transport over air. BER stream is

additionally added, when throughput capacity over modem is higher than allocated capacity for user ports over Packet Processor. Additional AES encryption can be inserted in front of modem processing.

Protection is solved by means of Modem Card. Packet Processor function for Slave Unit can be simply explained in Figure 8.

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Figure 8: Detailed block diagram of design PROTECTED (SLAVE mode)

The user data ports LAN 1/2, SFP 2 are deactivated (don't transmit data from IDU). Port SFP 1 is reserved for first IDU (Master – Slave) interconnection.

It is strictly recommended to use port LAN 3 as out-of-band management access port. Function of Packet Processor is limited to receiving direction only, but its function is not important for

system function, because complete data stream is copied from protection bus (SFP 1) directly into digital modem. Packet Processor just adds management channels into Fiber Optic high speed stream.

Protection is solved by means of Modem Card.

Main Advantages

1+1 protection in all modes HSB, SD, FD also with interface redundancy.

Disadvantages

Two units must be used for protection mode.

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Block diagram of design AGGREGATE

The main application in design AGGREGATE is a true 2+0 system configuration (capacity doubling) when the ETH traffic aggregation is required.

Packet Processor function for Master Unit can be simply explained in Figure 9.

Figure 9: Detailed block diagram of design AGGREGATE (MASTER mode

It is strictly recommended to use port LAN 3 as out-of-band management access port. Packet Processor uses Priority based process for independent streams transport over air. BER stream is

additionally added, when throughput capacity over modem is higher than allocated capacity for user ports over Packet Processor. Additional AES encryption can be inserted in front of modem processing.

Aggregation is solved by means of Aggregation Block inside Packet Processor. Packet Processor function for Slave Unit can be simply explained in Figure 10.

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Figure 10: Detailed block diagram for design AGGREGATE- SLAVE

It is strictly recommended to use port LAN 3 as out-of-band management access port. Packet Processor still uses Priority based process for independent streams transport over air. BER

stream is additionally added, when throughput capacity over modem is higher than allocated capacity for user ports over Packet Processor. Additional AES encryption can be inserted in front of modem

processing.

Main Advantages

True 2+0 aggregation, two links with different speeds can be used for Ethernet traffic capacity aggregation. This mode can be used as an alternative to protected mode, when one Ethernet channel is used (no hitless).

Disadvantages

Two units must be used for aggregate mode.

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IDU block scheme in terms of IP

The following Figure 11 depicts a simplified block diagram of the CFIP Phoenix C IDU in terms of IP management.

Figure 11: Detailed block diagram of IP management scheme

The processor itself performs the function of an IP router. The individual IP frames routing is based on standard routing rules, in this case on static routing.

Four IP ports enter the processor (MANAGEMENT CPU)

– ETH 0 – Ethernet port of CPU with its own MAC address and all the standard features of Ethernet

interface, Primary / Secondary addresses and appropriate subnet masks are assigned to this interface.

– RFI 1 – ppp (point-to-point) type of interface which interconnects local CPU with the remote side

CPU accessible through the separate channel inside air-frame.

– HSI 1 – ppp (point-to-point) type of interface which interconnects local CPU with the protection

unit CPU or CFIP-EXT module accessible through the separate channel inside Fiber Optic-frame.

– USB 0 – USB port which is reserved for local IP access.

Each device supports the following basic IP settings

– The primary IP address, including the mask – in the basic configuration, this address is identical

to the ports ETH 0, RFI 1 and HSI 1 (ppp unnumbered mode), the mask indicates the range of addresses connected directly to the ETH 0 interface.

– The address of the remote radio unit (rrfi1) – together with this address there is automatically

assigned a static route of the remote device connected via port RFI 1 (microwave connection).

– The address of protection unit (rhsi1) – together with this address there is automatically

assigned a static route of the protection unit connected via port HSI 1 (Fiber Optic Connection).

– Default gateway – the address from assigned subnet for routing the frames which have different

IP address than from the range of IP addresses included in the routing table.

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Each device supports also the following advanced IP settings

– The secondary IP address, including the mask – the address is assigned to the port ETH 0, the

mask indicates the range of addresses connected directly to the ETH 0 interface. When no conflict with address range 10.10.10.0/24 exists, there is not necessary to change this address.

– The USB IP address, including the mask – this address is assigned to the port USB 0, the mask

indicates the range of addresses connected directly to such interface. When no conflict with address range 10.10.11.0/24 exists, there is not necessary to change this address.

– The RFI1 port IP address – it is possible to set specific IP address for internal ppp port and

change ppp mode from unnumbered to numbered one.

– The HSI1 port IP address – it is possible to set specific IP address for internal ppp port and

change ppp mode from unnumbered to numbered one.

– The File Transfer specification – this setting specifies file transfer destination. Local USB A port

can be selected (default) or FTP server by means of FTP IP specification can be used either for firmware update from CLI or for log files storage.

– The Remote Time Server – this setting selects whether remote time server is used for time

synchronization. NTP or RDATE type can be selected for this function, appropriate IP address of selected server must be entered.

– Static routes – the user can define additional static routes as well.

– NAT – possibility of the address translation according to the rules in the NAT table.

All above explained parameters have an influence on the type of management access either directly on the managed unit or on the whole microwave network.

Outdoor Unit (ODU)

Outdoor microwave unit CFIP Phoenix C is available for full range of standard licensed frequency bands and specific unlicensed bands. Microwave units for licensed frequency bands have the same mechanical construction.

Microwave link CFIP Phoenix C of point-to-point type (in the basic configuration 1+0) consists of two Outdoor radio Units (ODU). ODU performs the up-conversion from IF frequency from IDU (350 MHz) to the desired transmission band, and vice versa, performs the down-conversion from received frequency band to IF frequency (140 MHz) for the receiving part of the IDU. Power supply for ODU is delivered through the coaxial cable (used for the connection between IDU - ODU) as well as the software access to ODU, its management and configuration is possible only from the Indoor Unit. The management of ODU is integrated directly in the command set of the Indoor Unit and it is an integral part of the IDU software. For an easy primary setting of the optimal received signal level the ODU is fitted with BNC connector where the measured DC voltage [mV] is directly proportional to the level of

Received Signal Strength (RSSI).

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Figure 12: Block diagram of the Outdoor Unit

Outdoor unit is an integral part of the antenna system. ODU is mounted behind the parabolic antenna. In dependence on requested application distances there are available antennas with diameters of 30, 60, 90, 99, 120, 180, 240 and 300 cm.

ODU for license frequency bands

Outdoor units in the version for the license frequency bands meet the international standards and requirements for this type of equipment (especially ETSI EN 302 217). The modulation scheme is adjustable from QPSK to 256 QAM, the output power is in the range between 0 to 30 dBm depending on the selected frequency band and the type of modulation scheme. A maximum transmission date rate is 365 Mbps in 1+0 mode.

For technical reasons, each frequency band is covered by more (three or four) pairs of microwave units, where one pair is tunable in the low portion of the band (in low sub-band), the second/third pair in the middle portion of the band (in middle sub-band) and the last pair in the high portion of the band (in high sub-band). Each pair then consists of two radio units (ODU), where one unit transmits in the upper part and the second unit in the bottom part of the given sub-band, the frequency separation is then known as the duplex spacing (Tx/Rx).

In consequence of the statement above the ODU, that is tunable in lower part of the particular subband of given frequency, can work only with ODU tunable in higher part of the same sub-band of the same frequency.

There are only two connectors accessible on the ODU, N connector for connecting with the IDU via coaxial cable and BNC connector for measurement of Received Signal Strength (RSSI). Next to the BNC connector is located grounding screw.

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Figure 13: Preview of Outdoor Unit for licensed bands

Attaching the ODU to the antenna is done with an integrated waveguide transition (Microwave adapter) and it is mechanically realized with four flexible clips.

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ODU technical specifications

CFIP ODU RSL at 10-6 (dBm) and Total Payload Capacity (Mbps)

BW***, MHz

Modulation

FEC****

GHz 7 GHz 8 GHz

10 GHz

11 GHz

13 GHz

15 GHz

18 GHz

23 GHz

26 GHz

38* GHz

Bit rate, Mbps

3.5

QPSK

Strong

-97

-95

-97

-96

-95

-93,5

-95

-97

-96,5

-93,5

16APSK

Strong

-90,5

-88

-90

-89

-88

-88,5

-90

-89,5

-86,5 7 32APSK

Strong

-87

-85

-85,5

-87

-86

-85

-85,5

-87

-86,5

-83,5

64QAM

Strong

-84

-81,5

-82

-84

-83

-82

-83,5

-83

-80

Weak

-81,5

-79

-79,5

-81

-80

-79,5

-79

-79,5

-81

-78

14 7 QPSK

Strong

-93

-92

-94

-93

-92,5

-91

-92

-94

-93,5

-90,5 8 16APSK

Strong

-86,5

-85

-85,5

-87,5

-86,5

-85,5

-85

-85,5

-87,5

-87

-84

32APSK

Strong

-83,5

-82,5

-83

-84,5

-83,5

-83

-82,5

-83

-84,5

-84

-81

64QAM

Strong

-80

-79

-80

-81,5

-80,5

-79,5

-81,5

-80,5

-77,5

128QAM Strong

-77

-76

-76,5

-78

-77

-76

-76,5

-76

-78

-77,5

-74,5

Weak

-75

-73,5

-75

-76

-75

-74,5

-74

-75,5

-72,5

QPSK

Strong

-90

-90,5

-90

-91

-90

-89

-90,5

-91

-90,5

-87,5

16APSK

Strong

-83,5

-84,5

-83,5

-83

-84

-83,5

-80,5

32APSK

Strong

-80

-80,5

-81,5

-80,5

-80

-80,5

-77,5

64QAM

Strong

-77,5

-78

-79

-78

-77,5

-78

-78,5

-78

-75

128QAM

Strong

-74,5

-75

-75,5

-74,5

-74

-75

-72

256QAM Strong

-71

-71,5

-72

-71

-70,5

-72

-71,5

-68,5

Weak

-67,5

-68

-69

-68

-67,5

-67

-68

-65,5

-68

-65

QPSK

Strong

-90.5

-89.5

-89

-88.5

-89.5

-89

-90

-89

-91.5

-85

16APSK

Strong

-84.5

-83

-82.5

-83.5

-83

-84

-83

-85

-79

32APSK

Strong

-81.5

-80

-80.5

-80

-82

-76

64QAM

Strong

-79

-77.5

-77

-78

-77.5

-77

-78

-77.5

-79.5

-73.5

115

128QAM

Strong

-75.5

-74.5

-74

-73.5

-74.5

-74

-75.5

-74

-76.5

-70

138

256QAM Strong

-72.5

-71

-70.5

-71

-70.5

-72

-71

-73

-67

161

Weak

-69

-67

-66

-67

-66.5

-69

-67.5

-70

-63.5

174

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CFIP ODU RSL at 10-6 (dBm) and Total Payload Capacity (Mbps)

BW***, MHz

Modulation

FEC****

GHz 7 GHz 8 GHz

10 GHz

11 GHz

13 GHz

15 GHz

18 GHz

23 GHz

26 GHz

38* GHz

Bit rate,

Mbps

QPSK

Strong

-89

-87.5

-88

-87.5

-88

-87.5

-89.5

-83.5

16APSK

Strong

-82.5

-81.5

-81

-82

-81.5

-82.5

-81

-83.5

-77

32APSK

Strong

-80

-78.5

-79

-78.5

-79.5

-79

-79.5

-78.5

-80.5

-74.5

127

64QAM

Strong

-77

-76

-75.5

-76.5

-76

-77

-75.5

-78

-71.5

163

128QAM

Strong

-74

-73

-72.5

-73.5

-73

-72.5

-73.5

-72.5

-74.5

-68.5

196

256QAM

Strong

-70.5

-69.5

-69

-68.5

-69.5

-69

-70.5

-69

-71

-65

229

Weak

-68

-67

-64.5

-65.5

-65

-67.5

-66.5

-68.5

-62.5

245

QPSK

Strong

-87

-85.5

-86

-85.5

-87

-86.5

-86

-87

-85.5

-88

-81.5

72/67**

16APSK

Strong

-81

-80

-79.5

-80.5

-80

-79.5

-80.5

-79.5

-82

-75.5

145/135**

32APSK

Strong

-78

-77

-77.5

-77

-78

-77.5

-77

-77.5

-76.5

-79

-72.5

182

64QAM

Strong

-75.5

-74.5

-74

-73.5

-74.5

-74

-75.5

-74

-76

-70

240

128QAM

Strong

-72

-71

-70.5

-71.5

-71

-72

-70.5

-73

-66.5

287

256QAM

Strong

-68.5

-67.5

-67

-66.5

-68

-67.5

-67

-68.5

-67

-69.5

-63

335

Weak

-64

-63

-62.5

-63.5

-63

-62.5

-64.5

-62.5

-65

-58.5

363

CFIP ODU Tx Power

Modulation

Standard/High Tx Power, dBm

6, 7, 8 GHz

10, 11, 13, 15 GHz

18, 23, 26*

GHz

38* GHz

4QAM

+19/+27

+19/+25

16QAM

+18/+26

+18/+24

32QAM

+17/+25

+17/+23

64QAM

+15/+23

+15/+21

128QAM

+15/+23

+15/+21

256QAM

+12/+20

+12/+18

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CFIP ODU waveguide flange sizes

6 GHz

7, 8 GHz

10, 11 GHz

13, 15 GHz

18, 23 GHz

26 GHz

38 GHz

N-type

UBR84

UBR100

UBR140

UBR220

UBR260

UBR320

Max. Power

consumption

SP: 13-27 W; HP: 21-39 W

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External Multiplexer Modules

The basic function of External Multiplexer Modules is multiplexing of specific data types (E1, T1, ASI) into one high speed data stream which is then transported over Fiber Optic interface (SFP2) to connected IDU. Such coded data stream is muxed with other data sources (ETH channels) inside IDU and transmitted to the remote IDU and appropriate remote External Multiplexer Module. Up to four External Multiplexer Modules can be connected in series to one IDU.

Management of all External Multiplexer Modules is integrated inside IDU management system, therefore the configuration of all External Multiplexer Module parameters is similar to IDU configuration.

The External Multiplexer Module unit must be connected to the power supply with a nominal voltage

of -48 VDC and GND must be connected to the positive pole.

Extension module CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT

Device CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT (External Multiplexer Module) provides E1/T1 extension for Indoor Units of CFIP Phoenix C product line. The CFIP-16E1/T1 module enables multiplexing up to 16 E1 / T1 circuits. The multiplexer features a basic unit with 16 x E1/T1 built-in ports and 2 x SFP 1000Base-SX ports. The compact, simple to configure, and easily scalable design can provide up to 64 x E1/T1 solution or enables cascading with other extension devices CFIP (e.g. CFIP-ASI, CFIP-E3). The configuration is performed from GUI of Indoor Unit (set-up of basic mode E1/T1, add/drop multiplexer, backup). The real overall capacity for TDM is allocated in the PBPS based on true selected ports E1/T1 in GUI of Indoor Unit.

Priority Base Packet System (PBPS) is proprietary multiplexer system.

Connectors on the Extension module CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT front panel

– E1/T1 PORTS – RJ-45 connectors for G.703 signals connection (by default unbalanced) – SFP 1 UPLINK1 – master SFP port reserved for connection to IDU or to master Extension module

card in Extension module chain

– SFP 2 UPLINK2 – slave SFP port reserved for connection to slave Extension module card in

Extension module chain or to relay IDU in add/drop configuration

– -48 VDC – power supply connector, + pole is grounded inside the device – Grounding connector

The position and indexing of 16 E1 user ports indicates the legend below:

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All the ports are protectcted against ESD (electrostatic discharge), CDE (Cable Discharge Events), and lightning.

In case of connecting 16E1 balanced RJ-45 interface to customer’s unbalanced BNC E1 interface ports the following cable must be used:

Pinout for this cable is as follows:

LED indicators on the CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT – system status

– STATUS – indication of the LOCAL Extension module status

- Lights – status OK (card enabled, proper communication with IDU)

- Flashes – status WARNING (card is not enabled in the system or no communication with IDU)

- No light – status ERROR (a firmware is not loaded into Extension module HW)

– POWER – indication that EMM is under power (green LED)

- Lights – power ON

- No light – power OFF

Pin1 – Rx-

Pin2 – Rx+

Pin4 – Tx-

Pin5 – Tx+

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LED indicators on the CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT – port status

– SFP 1/2 LINK – indication of presented signal at SFP port

- Flashes – signal detected and synchronized, valid communication with IDU

- No light – no correct signal detected

– LINK – indication of G.703 link status on appropriate port (green LED)

- Lights – signal detected at port

- No light – no link at port

– AIS – indication of AIS signal at appropriate G.703 port

- Lights – AIS signal detected

- No light – no AIS at appropriate G.703 port

General application with CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT

External multiplexer 16 x E1 or 16 x T1. This application is using Priority Base Packet System (PBPS is proprietary multiplexer system) for 1 up to 16 E1 / T1 circuits multiplexing. The data stream PBPS is first completed with data channel for communication with the IDU and subsequently is packed into standard Ethernet frame for transmission over the network.

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Up to 64 E1/T1 external multiplexer application

Up to 4 x CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT modules can be connected into cascade and thus get the maximum quantity of 64 E1 / T1 channels (ports). Port Nr. 2 SFP 1000Base-SX is dedicated for the modules interconnection into cascade. The configuration of all CFIP external modules is performed from GUI of Indoor Unit (set-up of basic mode E1/T1, add/drop multiplexer, backup).

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1+1 application with CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT

The combination of 1+1 protected scheme with extension module CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT.

Add-drop multiplexer application

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Management and configuration examples of CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT

The configuration and status of the module can be found in web GUI in Ports/EMM management menu:

EMM SUPPORT

This check box changes mode of SFP2 port from standard Gigabit ETH to proprietary EMM (Expansion) mode. When EMM mode is enabled by this checkbox, IDU starts communication with all connected EMM expansion modules.

EMM SETTING

– EMM Type - displays the type of connected EMM (Expansion) card.

- N/A - indicates that particular position is empty;

- RELAY-IDU - indicates that the relay IDU is connected directly to IDU SFP port (relay

application) or to EMM slave SFP port (add/drop configuration).

– EMM Mode – this function is related only to CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT module and allows to choose

traffic interface mode between E1 and T1

– EMM Enable – enables or disables generation/reception of data frames to/from Fiber Optic

stream. When enabled then particular EMM module occupies appropriate range of traffic port channels

– EMM Add/Drop ID – specifies EMM Add/Drop Range – channel range which is in use by current

EMM module. In “auto” mode EMM module occupies port channel range according to its position in EMM modules chain. In case of specific range of Add/Drop port channels, manual Add/Drop ID setting is available as well.

– EMM Add/Drop Range – displays appropriate port channel range according to the EMM module

position and EMM Add/Drop ID setting.

Configuration menu of particular EMM (Expansion) module can be selected in dropdown box “EMM selection”on the bottom of the EMM configuration page:

After selecting particular EMM module and pressing on “Change card without apply”, appropriate EMM module’s configuration menu will be displayed:

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EMM CARD #x settings for CFIP-16E1/T1-EXP

- Port/Channel Number - a number of E1/T1 ports (channels), the number in red indicates alarm

status of appropriate internal channel (check alarm page for more details regarding this status)

- Enable – selects which E1/T1 ports are enabled for customer traffic connection.

Selecting/enabling of ports reserves appropriate capacity allocation from IDU for this type of traffic even customer traffic is not carried (e.g. cable is disconnected) over any of enabled channels.

- Line Status – displays the actual status of E1/T1 port or appropriate internal traffic channel

- Termination – displays the actual impedance matching of E1/T1 port

- LLOOP – local loopback configuration, incoming data stream from E1/T1 port is looped

- RLOOP – remote loopback configuration, receiving data stream from Fibre Optics is looped.

- DLOOP – dual loopback configuration, both data stream directions are looped inside the IDU

- Coax Mode – allows choosing E1/T1 interface mode (impedance) between standard 120 Ohm

balanced to 75 Ohm unbalanced. When enabled – 75 Ohms are selected. Chosen interface mode is displayed in “Termination” row.

Technical specification of CFIP-E1/T1-EXT module

Traffic Interfaces

Item

Parameter

Value

CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT

Number of Ports

16 (16xRJ-45)

Interface

G.703-E1 balanced 120ohm for E1 mode G.703-E1 unbalanced 75 ohm for E1 mode T1.102-T1/100 ohm for T1 mode

Specification Compliance

T1.102, AT&T Pub 62411, T1.231, T1.403, ITUT G.703, G.742, G.775, G.823, ETS 300 166, and ETS 300 233

Coding

HDB3 for E1 mode, B8ZS for T1 mode

Speed

2.048 Mbps for E1 mode, 1.554Mbps for T1 mode

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Item

Parameter

Value

IDU direction interface

1x SFP 1000Base-SX (proprietary GIGE protocol) for connection with CFIP Phoenix C IDU

EXT module extension interface

1x SFP 1000Base-SX (proprietary GIGE protocol) for connection with additional EMM module

EXT module scalability

Up to 64 E1 / T1 with combination of 4x EMM-16E1/T1 modules in series

Network Management System

Item

Parameter

Value

Ports

Main NMS ports

2x SFP 1000Base-SX (proprietary GIGE protocol) from IDU

NMS form

Protocols

Proprietary

Management Speed

1Mbps

GUI

Type

WEB based as additional function of IDU, folder PORTS

SNMP

Version

SNMP v1, SNMP v2c, SNMP v3 IDU support

Read access

Complete MIB IDU support

Write access

Sub-set of link parameter IDU support

Security

Licenses

Time limited/permanent IDU Support

Access levels

guest/user/admin with password security IDU Support

Miscellaneous

Item

Parameter

Value

Mechanical

Dimension [w x h x d]

224mm x 44mm x 134mm

Weight

1,3 kg

Protection

EN 60529 (IP31)

Input Voltage Level

EMM only

-20 VDC up to -60 VDC (standard version)

Power Consumption

CFIP-16 x E1/T1-EXT

< 9 W

Environmental Operational Conditions

Temperature

-5 ° to +45 °C

Humidity

0 to 95%, Non condensing

Altitude

4,500 Meters

Compliance

Operation

ETSI EN 300 019, Part 1-3, Class 3.2

Storage

ETSI EN 300 019, Part 1-1, Class 1.2

Transportation

ETSI EN 300 019, Part 1-2, Class 2.3

Power

EN 300 132-2

EMC

EN 55022 class B, EN 61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11

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Item

Parameter

Value

EN 61000-3-2,3

Safety

IEC 60950-1/EN 60950-1

Extension module CFIP-ASI-EXT

Extension card CFIP-ASI-EXT (External Multiplexer Module) provides ASI extension for CFIP Phoenix C Indoor Units. The CFIP-ASI-EXT card enables multiplexing up to four ASI channels into compact stream which is directed over fiber optic connection to/from CFIP Phoenix C IDU. The multiplexer features a basic unit with 4 x ASI built-in ports (one BNC per ASI channel) and 2 x SFP 1000Base-SX ports.

The compact, simple to configure, and easily scalable design enables cascading with other CFIP Phoenix C extension devices (e.g. CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT). The configuration is performed from GUI of Indoor Unit.

The real overall capacity for ASI is allocated in the PBPS based on true selected ASI ports in GUI of Indoor Unit.

Priority Base Packet System (PBPS) is proprietary multiplexer system.

CFIP-ASI-EXT Users ports

Each ASI channel can be independently configured into Tx or Rx mode. Following port combinations are available by this setting

- 4x ASI Tx (unidirectional)

- 3x ASI Tx, 1x ASI Rx (bidirectional)

- 2x ASI Tx, 2x ASI Rx (bidirectional)

- 1x ASI Tx, 3x ASI Rx (bidirectional)

- 4x ASI Rx (unidirectional)

Connectors on the CFIP-ASI-EXT front panel

– DVB ASI – four configurable I/O DVB-ASI ports (75 Ohm) – SFP 1 UPLINK1 – master SFP port reserved for connection to IDU or to master Extension module

card in Extension module chain

– SFP 2 UPLINK2 – slave SFP port reserved for connection to slave EMM card in Extension module

chain or to relay IDU in add/drop configuration

– -48 VDC – power supply connector, + pole is grounded inside the device – Grounding connector

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LED indicators on the CFIP-ASI-EXT – system status

– STATUS – indication of the LOCAL EMM status

- Lights – status OK (card enabled, proper communication with IDU)

- Flashes – status WARNING (card is not enabled in the system or no communication with

IDU or configuration was not finished yet)

- No light – status ERROR (a firmware is not loaded into Extension module HW)

– POWER – indication that Extension module is under power (green LED)

- Lights – power ON

- No light – power OFF

LED indicators on the CFIP-ASI-EXT – ports status

– SFP 1/2 LINK – indication of presented signal at SFP port

- Flashes – signal detected and synchronized, valid communication with IDU

- No light – no correct signal detected

– ASI STATUS – indication of ASI status; depends on mode settings of appropriate ASI port (1-4):

– Port in Tx Mode

– Blink – ASI signal presented, sending data – No light – no data (IDLE status)

– Port in Rx Mode

– Lights – signal detected but in IDLE or nosync mode – Blink – incoming ASI signal – No light – no ingress signal detected

General application with CFIP-ASI-EXT

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This application uses combination of CFIP Phoenix C IDU with selected MULTI design and one CFIPASI-EXT card in unidirectional mode (Tx ports at one link side, Rx ports at opposite link side).

The Priority Base Packet System (PBPS - proprietary multiplexer system) is used for 1 up to 4 ASI channels multiplexing. The data PBPS stream is first completed with management data channel for communication with the connected IDU and subsequently is packed into standard Ethernet frame for transmission over FO interconnection. The PBPS packets from CFIP-ASI-EXT are then combined with another PBPS packets from internal data sources (Ethernet) assembled on IDU according to default priority scheme.

CFIP-ASI-EXT cascading

Up to 4 x CFIP-EXT modules can be connected into cascade and thus get the maximum quantity of external ports (any combination of CFIP-ASI-EXT, CFIP-16E1T1-EXT). Port Nr. 2 SFP 1000Base-SX is dedicated for the modules interconnection into cascade. The configuration of all CFIP-EXT modules is performed from GUI of Indoor Unit.

Be sure that radio capacity is adequate to required port capacity on CFIP-EXTs.

1+1 application with CFIP-ASI-EXT

This application uses combination of two CFIP Phoenix C IDUs with selected PROTECTED design and one CFIP-ASI-EXT card in unidirectional mode (Tx ports at one link side, Rx ports at opposite link side).

The PBPS is used for 1 up to 4 ASI channels multiplexing. The data PBPS stream is first completed with management data channel for communication with the connected master IDU and subsequently is packed into standard Ethernet frame for transmission over FO interconnection. The PBPS packets from CFIP-EXT are then combined with another PBPS packets from internal data sources (Ethernet) assembled on IDU according to default priority scheme. The port SFP2 on CFIP-ASI-EXT can be optionally connected into slave IDU for possibility to change slave/master mode of IDUs.

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Management and configuration examples of CFIP-ASI-EXT

The configuration and status of the module can be found in web GUI in Ports/EMM management menu:

EMM SUPPORT

EMM SETTING

– EMM Type - displays the type of connected EMM (Expansion) card.

- N/A - indicates that particular position is empty;

- RELAY-IDU - indicates that the relay IDU is connected directly to IDU SFP port (relay

application) or to EMM slave SFP port (add/drop configuration).

– EMM Mode – this function is related only to CFIP-16E1/T1-EXT module and allows to choose

traffic interface mode between E1 and T1

– EMM Enable – enables or disables generation/reception of data frames to/from Fiber Optic

stream. When enabled then particular EMM module occupies appropriate range of traffic port channels

– EMM Add/Drop ID – specifies EMM Add/Drop Range – channel range which is in use by current

– EMM Add/Drop Range – displays appropriate port channel range according to the EMM module

position and EMM Add/Drop ID setting.

Configuration menu of particular EMM (Expansion) module can be selected in dropdown box “EMM

selection”on the bottom of the EMM configuration page:

After selecting particular EMM module and pressing on “Change card without apply”, appropriate EMM module’s configuration menu will be displayed:

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EMM CARD #x settings for CFIP-ASI-EXP

- Port/Channel Number - a number of ASI ports (channels)

- Enable – selects which ASI ports are enabled for DVB ASI connection. The necessary link capacity

is automatically allocated according to sum of all ASI Rx streams.

- Link Status – displays the actual status of ASI port:

- Status indications in case if Rx mode is set:

- ok - a valid ASI signal is present at appropriate input port

- ok - a valid ASI signal is present at appropriate input port, but the port is not enabled for

traffic application

- Idle - ASI signal detected and successfully synchronized, but the signal does not contain

user data (MPEG stream is missing)

- Idle - ASI signal detected and successfully synchronized but the signal does not contain

user data (MPEG stream is missing) and the particular port is not enabled for traffic application

- nosync - indicates that synchronization was not established for current received ASI signal

and the port is not enabled for traffic application

- loss - no signal detected at ASI input port

- loss - no signal detected at ASI input port and the port is not enabled for traffic

application

- Status indications in case if Tx mode is set:

- ok - a valid inbound signal is present and transmitted via appropriate ASI port

- ok - a valid inbound signal is present, but the port is not enabled for transmitting

- Idle - ASI signal detected and successfully synchronized but the signal does not contain

user data (MPEG stream is missing)

- Idle - ASI signal detected and successfully synchronized but the signal does not contain

user data (MPEG stream is missing), and the particular port is not enabled for traffic application

- Mode – specifies if the particular port operates in Rx (ingress from coaxial cable) or Tx (egress to

coaxial cable) mode

- Data Source – specifies source for Tx signal. Either remote ASI port (Remote CH1-4) or one of

available local ASI Rx port (Local Ch1-4) can be chosen. This setting is available in Tx mode only

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- Speed Limit(Rx) [Mbps] - maximal data rate for inbound traffic to avoid overload of overall link

capacity. This settings is available in Rx mode only

CFIP-ASI-EXT technical specifications

Traffic Interfaces

Item

Parameter

Value

CFIP-ASI-EXT

Number of traffic Ports

4 (4xBNC)

Interface

unbalanced 75 ohm

Tx Output Voltage (p-p)

800 mV

Min Rx. Sensitivity

200 mV (for D21.5 idle pattern)

Specification Compliance

DVB-ASI, EN/ISO/IEC 13818-1, ETS 300 429

Coding

8B/10B, MPEG-2 TS

Port Speed

270Mbit/s at BNC port

Max. speed for ASI channel

216 Mbps

ASI channel shaping

8-216 Mbps

Packet format

188 bytes / 204 bytes (with FEC)

IDU inteconnection interface

1x SFP 1000Base-SX (proprietary GIGE protocol) for connection with CFIP Phoenix C IDU

CFIP-EXT extension interface

1x SFP 1000Base-SX (proprietary GIGE protocol) for connection with additional CFIP-EXT module

CFIP-EXT scalability

Up to four CFIP-EXT cards in cascade

Network management system

Item

Parameter

Value

Ports

Main NMS ports

2x SFP 1000Base-SX (proprietary GIGE protocol) from IDU

NMS form

Protocols

Proprietary

Management Speed

1Mbps

GUI

Type

WEB based as additional function of IDU, folder PORTS

SNMP

Version

SNMP v1, SNMP v2c, SNMP v3 IDU support

Read access

Complete MIB IDU support

Write access

Sub-set of link parameter IDU support

Security

Licenses

Time limited/permanent IDU Support

Access levels

guest/user/admin with password security IDU Support

Miscellaneous

Item

Parameter

Value

Mechanical

Dimension [w x h x d]

224mm x 44mm x 134mm

Weight

1,3 kg

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Item

Parameter

Value

Protection

EN 60529 (IP31)

Input Voltage Level

CFIP-EXT only

-20 VDC up to -60 VDC (standard version)

Power Consumption

CFIP-ASI-EXT

< 9 W

Environmental Operational Conditions

Temperature

-5 ° to +45 °C

Humidity

0 to 95%, Non condensing

Altitude

4,500 Meters

Compliance

Operation

ETSI EN 300 019, Part 1-3, Class 3.2

Storage

ETSI EN 300 019, Part 1-1, Class 1.2

Transportation

ETSI EN 300 019, Part 1-2, Class 2.3

Power

EN 300 132-2

EMC

EN 55022 class B, EN 61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11 EN 61000-3-2,3

Safety

IEC 60950-1/EN 60950-1

Extension module CFIP-ASI-EXT with Time Synchronization Interface (TSI)

The CFIP-ASI&TSI-EXT is extension module for CFIP Phoenix C IDU with built-in Timing module featuring temperature stabilized oscillator (OCXO).

Its function is one-direction distribution of precise time synchronization pulses (1PPS = 1 pulse per second) and 10MHz precise frequency signal from Master side to Slave side over the link. The CFIPASI&TSI-EXT requires external source of precise time synchronization pulses. External source has to support pulse stability 10e-8 or better.

The source of precise time is taken from TSI1/1PPS input port. If the Timing module recognizes stable reference input signal then the Timing module synchronizes to this input signal. If the source signal is not presented or it is not stable enough, the Timing module will switch to "holdover" mode. In this mode the Timing module is able to operate as standalone and hold and generate both 1PPS and 10MHz signal with precision of 10e-8. This signal is transmitted to the Master IDU. The IDU’s internal clock is synchronized with this signal. Then this signal is re-distributed to remote side. Any signal delays and fluctuations are automatically compensated by built-in precision time algorithm. Complete and precise synchronization should be available in 10 minutes after turning on the devices. The synchronization is periodically corrected over time - longer run means more precise synchronization. The long time stable and synchronized frequency is stored into non-volatile memory once per day and such stored value is used during holdover state for generating stable frequency and time output signals.

The source of precise time synchronization can be altered by means of GPS. It requires active external antenna with gain app. 25dB.

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The module contains additional 5 connectors in comparison to basic ASI module:

Master module ports

– TSI1 in:

– 1PPS - input source of 1PPS pulse (required) – 10MHz - source of 10MHz signal (not required), if not presented the 10MHz signal will be

generated by the Timing module

– TSI2 out:

– 1PPS - redistribution of the 1PPS signal from the source or Time module in "holdover" mode – 10MHz - redistribution of the 10MHz signal from the source or Time module

– GPS ant – The connector for external GPS antenna. This is optional and only for cases when there

is needed GPS signal as source of precise time.

Slave module ports

– TSI1 out:

– 1PPS - redistribution of the 1PPS signal from the source (Master TSI via RFI) – 10MHz - redistribution of the 10MHz signal from the source or Time module (Master TSI via

RFI)

– TSI2 out:

– 1PPS - redistribution of the 1PPS signal from the source (Master TSI via RFI) – 10MHz - redistribution of the 10MHz signal from the source or Time module (Master TSI via

RFI)

– GPS ant – The connector for external GPS antenna. This is optional and only for cases when there

is needed GPS signal as source of precise time.

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Basic block diagram of the CFIP-ASI&TSI_EXT

The blue lines represent the separate time transfer (1PPS/10MHz) path, the green lines represent path of ASI signals and red lines represent the common path of timing, ASI and other traffic signals.

LED indicators on the CFIP-ASI&TSI-EXT – Master

- MASTER (IN) LED – indicates that the device operates in master mode

- SYNC LED – LED is ON when the IDU-Extension Module Time Sync is in OK state

- STATUS LED – LED is ON when TSI status is OK, LED blinks during warning state

LED indicators on the CFIP-ASI&TSI-EXT – Slave

- MASTER (IN) LED – LED is OFF when the device operates in slave mode

- SYNC LED – LED is ON when the IDU-Extension Module Time Sync is in OK state

- STATUS LED – LED is ON when TSI status is OK, LED blinks during warning state

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Connection scheme of the link with CFIP-ASI&TSI-EXT modules:

Notes:

The Timing synchronization is supported in Multi and Aggregate designs only.

The condition for correctly aligned precision time is link operation on symmetrical modulations to both sides of the link. Therefore ACM mode can affect timing functionality as modulations can be set asymmetrically.

Management and configuration examples of CFIP-ASI&TSI-EXT

The configuration and status of the module can be found in web GUI in Ports/ETH Timing management menu:

Timing configuration and status example for Master device

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Timing configuration and status example for Slave device

MODE SELECTION AND CLOCK STATUS

– Timing Modes - Mode of synchronization signal – Clock Recovery Source - Source of clocks, the SFP2 for Master unit or RF for Slave unit must be

selected

– Clock Recovery Status:

– “-“ - external source of clocks is not enabled – locked - IDU is successfully locked to selected external source of clocks – not locked - IDU is not locked to selected external source of clocks

– Reference Clock Status:

– recovered CLK - IDU clocks was successfully recovered from selected source – local XTAL - local source of clocks is in use

TSI SETTING AND STATUS

– TSI Mode – indicates current status of the device: “TSI local master” or “TSI local slave” – IDU-IDU Time Sync – indicates status of time synchronization between CFIP Phoenix C IDUs: “ok”

or “no sync”

– IDU-Extension Module Time Sync - indicates status of time synchronization between CFIP

Phoenix C IDU and Extension module: “ok” or “no sync”

– Holdover Status - indicates status of the Timing module. Possible values are following:

– Warming up – will be indicated after start of the CFIP-ASI&TSI-EXT module. It will be

displayed until the Temperature stabilised oscillator reaches operating temperature

– Tracking set-up – this message will be displayed during synchronization process of the

Timing module to external clock source;

– track to PPSREF – this message will be displayed after synchronization of the Timing

module to external clock source when inaccuracy less than 50ns is reached;

– sync to PPSREF – this message will be displayed after full synchronization of the Timing

module to external source;

– PSREF unstable – this message will be displayed in case when the Timing module detects

inaccurate source signal (accuracy worse than 10e-8);

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– NoPPSREF (Holdover) – this message will be displayed when there is no source signal

detected. The Timing module is automatically switched to "holdover" mode generating its own 1PPS and 10MHz signal until the source of clocks is recovered. If the source is lost during service, the Timing module will sustain (holdover) last known frequency with accuracy of 10e-8 until the source is recovered.

– Fault - HW error, contact your supplier

– TSI Status – indicates messages status of TSI (both local and remote): “ok” or warning (HEX code)

- HEX code for debugging purposes.

CFIP-ASI-EXT technical specifications

Item

Parameter

Value

Locked State

1PPS signal accuracy over 24 hours

< ± 2E-12

Non Locked State

1PPS signal accuracy over 1 sec

< ± 2E-11 1PPS signal accuracy over 10/100 sec

< ± 1E-10

1PPS signal accuracy over 24 hours

< ± 3E-10

Other Conditions

Temperature Stability

< ± 6E-9

Aging Stability

< ± 3E-10 / day

TSI interfaces

Item

Parameter

Value

1PPS in

Number of Ports

Levels

50Ω BNC, 0 - 3.3V rising edge

1PPS out

Number of Ports

up to 2

Levels

50Ω BNC, 0 - 2.5V rising edge

10 MHZ out

Number of Ports

up to 2

Levels

Sine Wave, 0.5Vrms (50Ω)

Antennas

Outdoor microwave units are designed for direct assembly on microwave parabolic antennas to form together a compact entity. Microwave adapter which is part of the antenna kit allows the transition between the flange of antenna and the microwave ODU. There are available parabolic antennas with diameters of 30, 60, 90, 99, 120, 180, 240 and 300 cm. Antennas can be used for horizontal and for vertical polarization, the right-side and left-side assembly as well.

Part of the delivery is a robust antenna mast mount including the mechanical part permitting fine calibration of azimuth and elevation after final assembly to a pole, etc.

Another possibility is the interconnection of microwave unit and parabolic antenna through a flexible waveguide. This alternative method of connection is suitable for installation of microwave link to antennas from a different manufacturer. (Flexible waveguide is not included in the antenna shipment by default. Suitability of antennas from other suppliers must be consulted with the manufacturer in advance).

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Alternatively directional coupler for 1+1 HSB protection configuration or OMT (orthomode transducer) adapter for cross polarization configuration (aggregate 2+0) can be used for two ODUs mounting behind the antenna.

Figure 14: Parabolic antenna

Accessories

For perfect installation of microwave link and its proper function it is recommended to use only the following parts and accessories. When using alternatives, not approved by the manufacturer, he nor distributor does take responsibility for the malfunction of the link.

NOTE: All accessories, excluding IDU grounding kit, are not included in standard delivery.

Power supply

The recommended power supply is a 90 watts regulated switching power supply PS-230/48 with 48 VDC and 1.9 A output which is an optional accessory equipment to the delivery of microwave link. From one switching power supply PS-230/48 it is recommended to power only one side of the microwave link.

That means 1x IDU + 1x ODU. When you connect more devices it may overload the power supply and

the function of entire microwave link may be incorrect.

IDU-ODU cable

IDU–ODU cable is a 50 Ω coaxial cable intended to interconnect the Indoor Unit with the Outdoor Unit. Any type of 50 Ω cable of good quality can be used; the cable should be equipped with N–type male connectors on each end. There are two N–type male connectors included in each radio unit delivery that fit RG–213 cables or other cables with a surface diameter of 10 mm. As the attenuation of the cable is essential particularly at 350 MHz frequency, its usage is restricted, - the attenuation of the signal should not exceed 22 dB at 350 MHz. Commonly employing RG–213 type coaxial cable, its length may reach 100 m, LMR–400 type cable may usually reach up to 300 m in length.

N-connector

We recommend to use only brand-name N-connectors (male) e.g. Rosenberger, Telegartner, Amphenol.

Coaxial cable grounding kit

To ensure sufficient lightning protection of the radio units we recommend to install grounding kits on the cable with length over 50 m (each 50 m for long cables) and on the cable at the building entrance.

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Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors

Twisted pair type CAT5e from Belden manufacturer is a suitable Ethernet cable.

Surge suppressors

When the coaxial cable is entering the building it is necessary to install a RF surge suppressor to protect the IDU. One more surge suppressor must be installed on the coaxial cable near the ODU. The surge suppressor greatly eliminates the damages resulting from excess voltage.

Grounding kit

The part of every delivery of Indoor Unit is grounding wire. We recommend to ground the IDU to the rack cabinet using the enclosed Grounding kit. Ground the ODU to the place the unit is mounted to (mast mount, pole etc.) the similar way.

N plug to N jack right angle adaptor for Indoor unit

R/A adaptor is a recommended accessory for connecting the coaxial cable to CFIP Phoenix C IDU unit under 90° angle. We recommend to use only brand-name R/A adaptors eg. Rosenberger, Telegartner, Amphenol.

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Chapter 3 – Installation

Introduction

The installation of CFIP Phoenix C microwave system and its start up can perform only manufacturer´s authorized partner. Manufacturer´s authorized partner is also liable for elimination of possible failures and troubles in warranty period. The equipment must be installed according to country national electrical codes. Power distribution to which the device will be connected has to meet the requirements of current valid standards.

Required installation tools

List of installation tools necessary for perfect installation (not included in the delivery).

Table 3: List of necessary installation tools

Cross screwdriver

for IDU rack cabinet installation

Engineer´s wrench

M7, M10, M13, M17

Vulcanize isolation tape

for N and BNC connector insulation

DC voltmeter

for RSSI measurement on ODU

BNC – DC voltmeter reduction

for RSSI measurement

Unpacking the device

After unpacking the device, please, check that the delivery contains all the parts including the related accessories. Complete list of parts as stated on „Packing list” is included in every delivery.

ODU installation

Setting the polarization

The polarization depends only on the ODU position and relevant adapter rotation. There is an arrow symbol on the ODU case, that explicitly identifies the polarization. If the arrow points downwards or turning ODU by 180o upwards, it is vertical polarization. Horizontal polarization is turned by 90

relative to vertical polarization

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Table 4: ODU Polarizations

ODU position

Adapter slot

Vertical

polarization

Horizontal

polarization

Mounting ODU to antenna

Mounting the ODU to the parabolic antenna is very simple and effortless even when installing in difficult conditions. Attachment is performed with fastening 4 latches to the antenna adapter noting polarization (Figure 23-Figure 24).

Figure 23: Fastening the ODU to the antenna noting polarization

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Figure 24: Final ODU and antenna installation

ATTENTION: Always fasten 2 latches which are against each other at the same time. Make sure that

the adapter slot and ODU waveguide slot match during the installation or while changing the polarization.

IDU installation

CFIP Phoenix C IDU format was designed in accordance with mounting requirements for standard 19" rack cabinet so that it occupies the least possible hight. The result is 1U height and ½ width of the standard 19" rack position. Therefore you are able to put 2 IDUs alongside each other into 1 rack slot. Both the devices are then connected with a special “Dual IDU mount kit” (optional accessory). The depth of the unit's position towards 19" rack cabinet could be then changed just by shifting the brackets holding the IDUs in their slots. Mounting the brackets for installing IDU into 19" cabinet:

– One IDU in one slot of 19" cabinet – 1x short and 1x long bracket, both brackets are included in

standard IDU delivery (Figure 25).

Figure 25: 1x IDU in 1U 19" cabinet

– Two IDUs in one slot of 19" cabinet – 2x short brackets, 1x Dual IDU mount kit. Use short

brackets from each IDU standard delivery, Dual IDU mount kit is an optional accessory (Figure 26).

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Figure 26: 2x IDU in 1U 19" cabinet

ATTENTION: Do not forget to ground the CFIP Phoenix C Indoor unit with the grounding screw

located on the front panel of the IDU to the rack cabinet by means of Grounding kit (Grounding kit is included in the standard IDU delivery package).

Cabling installation

IDU - ODU interconnection

Low-loss coaxial cable with a specified impedance of 50 Ohm which is terminated on both sides with the N connectors serves for IDU and ODU units interconnection. Some examples could be the coaxial cable marked as RG-213 and LMR-400. The assumed length of those cables in use between IDU and ODU is 100 m for RG-213 and 300 m for LMR-400 in maximum. Recommended cables are listed in chapter IDU-ODU cable on page 43.

ATTENTION: It is necessary to check the cable impedance or even better to measure the cable

impedance matching before interconnecting the ODU and the IDU with the cable.

Connecting of management interfaces

Use management Ethernet cable (included in standard IDU delivery) or management USB-B cable (not in standard IDU delivery).

After connecting the management Ethernet cable into the port LAN 3 on IDU front panel, it is possible to perform the primary configuration of microwave link and subsequently the management of the entire system.

Or connect the management USB cable (USB A – computer side / USB B – IDU side) into the port

marked MNG / USB B (used primary for local management).

Connecting power supply

The device is powered from a DC source -48 VDC where the positive pole is grounded. Before powering up the system do not forget to properly ground the ODU unit through the grounding screw to the antenna mast to which it is attached. Similarly, properly ground the IDU unit to the rack cabinet.

Figure 27: DC connector pinout for IDU

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ATTENTION: Pay close attention to the correct power supply pinout polarity. Power Supply

pole 0 VDC is ever internally grounded inside IDU!

Grounding

For reliable and safe function of the whole system a proper IDU and ODU grounding is necessary. Grounding cable for IDU is a standard part of accessories, which are packed together with IDU in shipping box. Example of IDU grounding is in Figure 28. The grounding of ODU is provided by means of grounding screw (M8) which is showed in Figure 13.

Figure 28: IDU grounding

Powering up the system

After careful checking of the coaxial cable installation (between IDU - ODU) and careful units grounding proceed to the IDU powering up. It is necessary to wait about 20 seconds before the IDU gets into normal operating state after its powering up. When the device is starting up watch the

system status diodes POWER, SYNC, LOCAL STATUS, REMOTE STATUS and ODU STATUS.

Standard system LED behaviour during start-up process

– POWER LED should light after power up. – All system LED should be off for a period of about 10 seconds after power up. – All system LED should light for a period of about 4 seconds after previous state. – All system LED should flash-up for a period of about 3 seconds after previous state. – Normal LED function then indicates current system state. Following status of system LED

indicates correct initial start-up.

- POWER lights

- SYNC is off

- LOCAL STATUS is flashing-up

- REMOTE STATUS is off

- ODU STATUS lights

We can proceed to the initial link configuration and antennas alignment when the IDU starts up.

Preparing for link configuration

For the initial configuration, use PC with Ethernet interface or with the USB port (for introduction see chapter Cabling installation on page 38).

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PC setup with LAN adapter

In the case you are using management Ethernet cable for initial configuration you must first set your computer IP address from the range which corresponds to the default IDU factory setup. By default each IDU has from the factory the same IP address for ETH port (secondary IP address).

Default IDU ETH IP settings

IP address 10.10.10.10, net-mask 255.255.255.0

Therefore it is necessary to set the PC address in the range of 10.10.10.1-254, except for the device own IP address (10.10.10.10). We recommend to set the computer as follows:

Computer LAN adapter settings

IP address 10.10.10.1, net-mask 255.255.255.0

Follow with the next step described in the figure below for computer IP settings.

Figure 29: PC IP LAN setup – local network connection

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Figure 30: PC IP LAN setup – Internet protocol

PC setup with USB adapter

In the case you are using management USB cable for initial configuration you must first install USB/IP driver on your computer with MS Windows OS (Linux based OS doesn't require additional driver installation).

Follow the steps described in paragraphs below

– Connect the IDU to your computer (USB type A / USB type B cable is required). – Wait for Windows driver installer prompt and select appropriate driver file (usb-gadget-eth.inf).

Ask producer´s representative for driver file before the installation process.

– Follow the instructions of your OS.

– After such installation the USB connection will be identified as an additional network adapter.

Figure 31: PC IP USB setup – USB network adapter

It necessary to assign correct IP address to your USB network adapter after proper driver installation.

By default each IDU has from the factory the same IP address for USB port (USB IP address).

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Default IDU USB IP settings

IP address 10.10.11.10, net-mask 255.255.255.0

Therefore it is necessary to set the PC address in the range of 10.10.11.1 – 254, except for the device own IP address (10.10.11.10). We recommend to set the computer as follows:

Computer USB adapter settings

IP address 10.10.11.1, net-mask 255.255.255.0

Follow the similar steps described for LAN adapter configuration above, just select USB adapter instead of LAN adapter.

Basic link set up

It is necessary to proceed with the basic link settings only once the mechanical link installation is done so that you can align the antennas and test the connection functionality in a short test.

First of all, connect with the web browser to the local IDU (via Ethernet or USB cable) typing

10.10.10.10 or alternatively 10.10.11.10 address into the web address bar (Mozilla Firefox version

3.xx and higher is recommended, IE 5 and above or OPERA 9.xx and above are also possible).

The IDU login window appears as in Figure 32. There you must insert:

Password "secret"

Figure 32: LOGIN window

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When incorrect Login name or Password are entered the warning message „incorrect login name or password” will appear in the IDU login window.

GUI Basics

After a successful login into the management system a General fold of GUI appears. Basically the web management window is divided into few essential sections as described in Figure 33.

Header Section

Basic link parameters are displayed in this top bar section. A content in this section is common to all GUI pages.

Main Menu

Main folders are accessible from each GUI page.

Sub Menu

A specific sub menu folders are displayed for each Main Menu folder.

Auto-Refresh and Refresh buttons

The auto-refresh A button is available on specific GUI pages only. It enables the periodic automatic page refresh. The refresh interval is defined with the time elapsed between pressing REFRESH button and followed with the pressing of the A button. The REFRESH button is used for standard refreshing of information on GUI page.

Figure 33: Overview of GUI window

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IP setting

Figure 34: IP address configuration – GUI page “IP / Address

It is recommended to enter basic IP configuration of local and remote units (IDUs) at the very beginning. This step is necessary for proper communication between local and remote side and optionally for ensuring remote access to IDU devices from customer´s network. In our example we use basic type of out-of-band management access (factory default configuration). Our examples suppose that remote IP access will be provided from the direction of LOCATION1_M. For this mode we have set following IP addresses:

For link site with name LOCATION1_M

Primary IP / Mask = 192.168.3.201/24 Default Gateway IP = 192.168.3.1

Remote Unit IP = 192.168.3.211

For opposite link site with name LOCATION2_M

Primary IP / Mask = 192.168.3.211/24 Default Gateway IP = 192.168.3.201 Remote Unit IP = 192.168.3.201

The remote device (IDU) must have equal IP addresses (primary IP and remote IP) set vice-versa. Select in your web browser menu „IP / Address” (Figure 34). Enter the above assigned primary IP

address / net-mask, default gateway IP address and IP address of remote IDU on both sites. Confirm

entered values by pressing APPLY button.

NOTE: It is necessary to assign just correct Primary IP and Remote Unit IP addresses for installation

purposes. Informations from remote units cannot be displayed when this step is skipped. Next IP settings can be applied during complete link configuration.

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For applying any IP configuration into the running system it is necessary to subsequently confirm IP settings with pressing Write And Apply button in confirmation window (Figure 35). Without this confirmation just IP temporary file is changed, but IP changes aren't applied into the running system yet.

Figure 35: IP setting confirmation

Basic radio settings

Further it is necessary to set the basic radio parameters which will be used for the final completion of the link installation. According to the Telecommunication Authority allocated parameters (Tx frequency, Tx power) and requested data throughput we set the microwave link into a functional configuration.

In our example – for link site with name LOCATION1

TX Frequency = 14580 MHz - set assigned Tx frequency for the Low Subband Tx Power Limit = 3dBm - set the required maximum output power ATPC = off - turn off the ATPC (must be off during the installation) ODU TX Mute Config = auto - unmuted output power Modulation Limit = 256_56000_01 - set the modulation to the most sensitive in assigned BW (56MHz

in our case) ACM = off - adaptive modulation function should be off

In our example – for opposite link site with name LOCATION2

TX Frequency = 15000 MHz - set assigned Tx frequency for the High Subband Tx Power Limit = 3dBm - set the required maximum output power ATPC = off - turn off the ATPC (must be off during the installation) ODU TX Mute Config = auto - unmuted output power Modulation Limit = 256_56000_01 - set the modulation to the most sensitive in assigned BW (56MHz

in our case)

ACM = off - adaptive modulation function should be off

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Figure 36: Radio parameters setting – GUI page “Radio / Parameters

Set all the other parameters as depicted in the Figure 36 and confirm them with APPLY button.

Then save this new configuration into start-up memory with the button WRITE at the top of GUI page. Configure the opposite side in the same way.

ATTENTION: Do not forget to save the configuration with WRITE button.

Antenna alignment

Antenna alignment is performed with both terminals operating in normal weather conditions.

Aligning the antenna is performed in both horizontal and vertical direction using a DC voltmeter. The highest is the measured voltage, the highest is the received signal level. The voltage level is measured directly on the output BNC connector (Figure 37) on the microwave ODU (RSSI – Received Signal

Strength Indication). It is recommended to use an appropriate BNC reduction.

Figure 37: Pinout of RSSI connector on ODU

Typical Received Signal Level Voltage for licensed bands is described in Figure 38.

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Figure 38: Curve of dependence RSL [dBm] on RSSI voltage [V]

Antenna alignment might be performed only in favourable weather conditions. Adverse weather conditions are considered to be e.g. the rain, fog, snow, smog, etc. when the value of the measured signal varies significantly, and so the measurement is very inaccurate!

NOTE: When aligning the antennas watch out for the possibility of "false" alignment on the side

lobes from remote antenna. It is important to identify main antenna lobe, by rotating the antenna to have the maximum RSL voltage. The value of RSL should always correspond to the expected calculated value of received signal strength.

Figure 41: Bad alignment Figure 42: Good alignment

The functional test

Before connecting the user's ports and the link commissioning it is recommended to do a quick test of the basic device functions to verify proper microwave link installation and its error-free condition. For that, it is again necessary to connect your PC and check the basic radio parameters.

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Obtaining the basic link information

Connect your PC according to the procedure described above and use „General / Status” page for obtaining the required information (Figure 43).

– Tx Power – The figure should have a value corresponding to the assignment from

Telecommunication Authority.

– Rx Level – The figure should be in the range of -35 to -60 dBm and should correspond to the

expected level resulted from preliminary link calculation (tolerance + / - 3 dBm). Approximately the same value (+ / - 3 dBm) should be measured also on the opposite site as well.

– MSE – Data should be in the range of -40 (better) to -30 dB (worse) – Modem sync – The synchronization status of the modem part

MSE parameter indicates quality of received signal. The MSE (mean square error) parameter refers to the average of the squared difference between the actual received symbols and the idealised points. The closer the points are in the state diagram the better. Displayed MSE value is normalised type of MSE parameter.

The values of MSE thresholds for each modulation is presented in the Technical Specification document.

The same evaluation needs to be done on the other terminal too. If the icon of the opposite terminal is not green (in the header of local terminal) it is not a problem now because it has not been made a

final adjustment of all the microwave link parameters yet.

Figure 43: Main microwave link parameters – GUI page “General / Status

If the measured values do not match the above stated ranges, it will be necessary to do a detailed control of the link adjustment.

Five minute link quality measurement (optional)

The next step is a five minute measurement test of the microwave link. The real required scheme should be configured (according to chapter Figure 35: IP setting confirmation

Basic radio settings on page 55) and MSE level must be checked again before such test.

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When updated configuration is done and MSE level stands with expected level, press button CLEAR LOCAL and REMOTE on page „General / Status”. Then go to the page „Count / Basic” to see the link statistics after about 5 minutes.

The result is then depicted in the Figure 44 below. To perform this test there is no need to have any

data connection into LAN ports.

Figure 44: Basic radio link statistics – GUI page “Count / Basic”

– RX Blocks – The number of correctly received air frames, large number. – Uncorrected Blocks – The number of frames which couldn't be corrected by FEC; the figure

should be „0”.

– Protected Bytes – Important just for protection mode, the figure should be „0”. – TLE – Time since last error; number of seconds from last error occurrence. It should correspond

to the time since pressing the button CLEAR LOCAL and REMOTE on the main page „General / Status” and it should be the same as EFS value.

– TBE – Time between last two error events, the figure should be „0”. – EFS – Error free seconds; it should correspond to the time since pressing the button CLEAR LOCAL

and REMOTE on the main page „General / Status”.

– ERS – Error seconds; number of seconds during which the errors occurred; the figure should be

“0”.

If test results are different compared to expected values, you have to perform a detailed check of the microwave link installation. Similar results must be read out on the opposite terminal of the link as well or from column marked REMOTE.

Connection of external equipment

Microwave system CFIP Phoenix C is equipped with Gigabit Ethernet ports. At the same time it is possible to insert the standard SFP modules into the free SFP slots which allow to connect external modules EMM or additional Gigabit Ethernet equipment.

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Connecting Gigabit Ethernet port

Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps port pinout is given in Figure 45. The user has to make sure that all the four pairs of the cable according to required pinout are wired.

Figure 45: Gigabit Ethernet port pinout

Pin 1 - DA+, Pin 2 - DAPin 3 - DB+, Pin 6 - DBPin 4 - DC+, Pin 5 - DC-

Pin 6 - DD+, Pin 7 – DD-

ATTENTION: It is necessary to prevent any possible Ethernet loops before connecting the

Ethernet cable to the Gigabit Ethernet ports. Therefore correct Ports setting must be carried out before more than one Ethernet cable is inserted into IDU.

Connecting the external EMM module via port SFP 2

Depending on the customer´s application the number of IDU ports can be extended by means of specific external multiplexer module (EMM). The EMM-16E1T1 is mostly connected into the port SFP 2 of IDU by means of a Fiber Optic cable.

IDU and also EMM module must be then equipped with SFP module for connecting the Fiber Optic cable.

The SFP module should be inserted before IDU power-up, but can be plugged also when system is under power. Appropriate Fiber Optic cable with LC connectors must be used for CFIP Phoenix C IDU and EMM interconnection (usually 0.5 m long cable is adequate).

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Chapter 4 – Link Configuration

Introduction

After the installation of the microwave link itself it is necessary to carry out the complete set-up of all the required link parameters including IP management settings. It is recommended to write these parameters such as IP addresses, Tx frequency, Tx power, etc. in advance into a well-arranged table. Save this data list, in a case of a later replacement of a unit, previous configuration can be restored easily.

Further we will continue with description of the link set-up from a web interface. The link set-up using text commands is not part of this manual.

ATTENTION: Do not use the browser functions „back” and „page refresh” during the set-up or for

view of the previous window. Use only the Main menu and submenu folders and GUI buttons of CFIP Phoenix C IDU device.

Connection and Login

The local access over Ethernet LAN interface

For the IDU set-up via a management LAN port (LAN 3 by default) there is only required a connection between PC and port LAN 3 on IDU front panel with the proper Ethernet cable. This process was described in section PC setup with LAN adapter on page 50.

The local access over USB-B interface

For the IDU set-up via a USB port there is only required a connection between PC and USB-B port on IDU front panel with the proper USB cable. This process was described in section PC setup with USB adapter on page 51.

Before connecting the Ethernet management cable into the port LAN 3 or a USB management cable into port USB B at the IDU it is necessary to configure the computer's network connection.

The CFIPPhoenix C IDU comprises of

– the secondary IP address for access via LAN port, which is set by manufacturer to default value

10.10.10.10/24 with the network mask 255.255.255.0

– the USB IP address for access via USB port, which is set by manufacturer to default value

10.10.11.10/24 with the network mask 255.255.255.0

After proper configuration of the computer's network connection a Web browser could be launched. Enter the secondary IP address of the CFIP Phoenix C IDU, that is 10.10.10.10 into the address bar of the Web browser (example for connection over LAN 3 port). After entering this address, the login window appears, see Figure 32.

The login into the device is active until the logout of the device is performed. Thus it is not possible to configure the IDU from two terminals at the same time (only one terminal could be in the set-up mode at one moment). It means just one user with User or Administrator rights can be logged in.

There is an automatic timeout in the device – after period of 10 minutes from the last action (in the Web environment) any user is automatically logged out.

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For the standard configuration we recommend to login in the USER mode.

Administrator level is superior to the User level. When the Administrator tries to login the system and the User is already in the system, an alert window asks if the Administrator wants to logout the User,

because there may be logged only one of them at one moment, see Figure 46.

Figure 46: Alert window about already logged User

The rights and options for each access mode are described in more details in the chapter Access Rights on page 67.

General system configurations

Protection scheme setting

Availability of „Protection” settings page depends primarily on selected design type and available license content. See the chapter Advanced system configuration on page 97. When Protected 1+1 design is selected and the same design is supported in license file, then general protection settings are managed from GUI page „General / Protection” (Figure 47).

Figure 47: Initial Protection configuration– GUI page „General / Protection

By default the protection mode is „off” after a change into this design. This prevents any possible

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setting mistakes like radio interferences, port loopbacks etc. TxPower is muted and all traffic ports are down in „Protection off” mode.

NOTE: Customer should set all Radio, IP and Port parameters according to prepared system

configuration and configure protection mode as the last step in system configuration procedure.

The graphical antenna icons (-RF-) on this GUI page help to understand actual state of IDU, the state of the whole protected link (green – no alarm) and the mode of appropriate ODU transmitter (black arrow indicates that transmitter is unmuted, number of arrows indicates TX mode – FD/SD+HSB).

The description of particular setting and display boxes

– Configuration – This drop-down menu shows and selects actual / configured protection mode. It

is recommended to ensure the correct system interconnection at both remote and neighbor units at first and then set the required protection mode at MASTER SIDE. Slave side will be configured automatically.

The possible modes are:

- master/FD, slave/FD – This mode configures frequency diversity mode when two

transmitters and two receivers operate on different carrier frequencies but identical to the corresponding transmitter at the far end. This protection mode protects against Multipath Fadding and also against PtP system HW failure.

- master/SD, slave/SD – This mode configures space diversity mode when one transmitter is

used (customer can select manually transmitter at master or slave unit) and two receivers operate on just one carrier frequency. Two antennas at each installation side should be used. When both master and slave units are without receive signal or without synchronization, opposite transmitter side stays without change. This protection mode usually protects against Multipath Fadding.

- master/HSB, slave/HSB – This mode configures hot standby protection mode when one

transmitter is used at actual time (customer can select manually transmitter at master or slave unit) and two receivers operate on just one carrier frequency. One antenna with directional coupler at each installation side should be used. When both master and slave units are without receive signal or without synchronization, opposite transmitters are swapped (actual one is muted and second one is unmuted) to ensure correct system function. This protection mode protects against PtP system HW failure. Protection is hitless for Rx failures, when transmitters are swapped, then short drop in traffic occurs.

– RX Data Source – This box displays what a traffic stream either from master link (main) or slave

link (backup) is actually running on master unit.

– Backup Stream – This box displays that main and backup streams are aligned at master unit

during normal system function. Aligned status must be shown when master Modem is synced. When master IDU is without Modem sync, then this status doesn't have a relevant meaning.

– Packet MUX Sync – This box displays actual Packet MUX synchronization at master and slave

unit. Packet MUX synchronization at master side must be „ok” during correct protection operation, even if the master IDU's modem sync is lost.

– Fiber Optic Sync – This parameter shows actual Fiber Optic interconnection status between

master and slave unit.

– ODU TX Mute – Muted or unmuted status indicates whether appropriate ODU transmitter is

active (unmuted) or in standby/nonfunctional mode (muted).

– Device Status – This value shows alarm status of appropriate units.

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Aggregation scheme settings

Availability of „Aggregation” settings page depends primarily on selected design type and available license key. Check Advanced system configuration chapter at page 97. When Aggregate 2+0 design is selected and the same design is supported in license file, then the general aggregation configuration can be managed from the GUI page „General / Aggregation” (Figure 48).

Figure 48: Initial Aggregation configuration – GUI page „General / Aggregation

By default the aggregation mode is „off” after a change into this design. This default selection prevents any possible settings mistakes like radio interferences, port loopbacks etc.

NOTE: Customer should set all Radio, IP and Port parameters according to prepared system

configuration and configure aggregation mode as the last step in system configuration procedure.

The graphical antenna icons (-RF-) on this GUI page help to understand actual IDU and whole link state (green – no alarm).

The description of particular setting and display boxes

– Configuration – This drop-down menu shows and selects actual / configured aggregation mode.

It is recommended to ensure correct system interconnection at both remote and neighbor units at first and then set the required aggregation mode at MASTER SIDE. Slave side will be configured automatically.

The possible modes are:

– master/2+0 – This selection configures master mode for aggregation scheme, when two

transmitters and two receivers operate on two different carrier frequencies. It is possible to use also cross-polar configuration in a specific case for aggregation scheme (contact local representative for more details). This aggregation mode controls aggregation process on both units.

- slave/2+0 – This selection configures slave mode for aggregation scheme. This aggregation

mode uses the highest priority channel ETH 4 for data transmission over slave link.

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- off – This item (mode) disables aggregation function. The function in this mode is similar to

function of design MULTI but with just three channels over air.

– TX Aggreg Mode – This drop-down menu sets the specific Tx aggregation modes. The possible

modes are:

- auto – TX data stream is automatically divided into two links according to momentary

available capacity of each link.

- master only – Aggregation is disabled in this mode. TX data stream is manually directed to

master link only.

- slave only – Aggregation is disabled in this mode. TX data stream is manually directed to

slave link only.

– TX Aggreg Status – This box shows actual TX status which is especially important for auto

aggregation mode. In this mode the aggregation block automatically decides what direction will be used for Tx data transmission:

- aggregate – Data are transferred over both links (normal mode).

- master only – Data are transferred over master link (slave link is down or in some trouble

or mode is manually set to master only).

- slave only – Data are transferred over slave link (master link is down or in some trouble or

mode is manually set to slave only).

– RX Aggreg Mode – This box displays status of receiving part in an aggregation block:

- ok – Receiving block operates properly, both traffic directions are aligned.

- alignment drops – Incorrect order of packet is detected at receiving side, this status

indicates abnormal packet delay at master or slave link.

- packet discards – This status indicates packet losses at master or slave link.

– Packet MUX Sync – This box displays actual Packet MUX synchronization at master and slave

unit.

– Fiber Optic Sync – This parameter shows actual Fiber Optic interconnection status between

master and slave unit.

– Device Status – This value shows alarm status of relevant unit.

Basic Link Info

It is recommended to fill-in the table with complete link identification. This will be helpful for next system description. Such configuration is accessible from WEB GUI page „General / Info” in Figure 49.

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Figure 49: Wireless Link Info – GUI page „General / Info”

There is displayed basic system identification information like IDU/ODU Serial Numbers, Product Numbers, Firmware Specification etc. in the same page.

The description of particular setting and display boxes

– Device Name – This text is displayed in the GUI header for identification of the unit. The same

name is used as a prompt in CLI. Maximal length is 13 characters.

– Page Header – This text is used in the WEB browser bookmark for better identification what unit

is actually managed. Maximal length is 25 characters.

– Link Name – This text is displayed in GUI header for accurate identification of the managed link.

The same name should be entered at both sides of the microwave link. Maximal length is 25 characters.

– Custom Text – Up to four customer´s specific descriptions can be entered. Maximal length is 80

characters per row.

NOTE: All settings from this page are directly saved to a specific start-up memory which is common

for all alternative configurations W0-W3.

Date and Time

It is recommended to set accurate Date and Time information at all IDU units within the microwave network. This will be helpful especially for alarm event and log analysis. The configuration is accessible from GUI page „General / Date” in Figure 50.

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Figure 50: Date and Time specification – GUI page „General / Date”

The description of particular setting and display boxes

– Date – Specification of actual date. – Time – Specification of actual time. – Time Zone – Selection of a proper Time Zone from the drop-down menu. – Fill-in PC time + 10s – With pressing this button an actual PC time increased by 10 seconds is

entered into Date and Time boxes. 10 second offset is used, because time setting is applied not sooner than APPLY and SAVE button is pressed.

– Time Server – This setting is part of IP configuration, because it is activated together with other

IP parameters. When Time server option is selected, Date and Time are synchronized from

external source.

Access Rights

It is possible to monitor and manage the microwave link CFIP Phoenix C after the login into the system only, both locally and remotely. In dependence on the login level (after entering a Login and a Password) the relevant access rights are automatically granted to the user, which affect the scope of the management capabilities for the microwave link. These login levels must be respected both in access from web interface as well as from a Telnet, SSH or SNMP connections.

It is strictly recommended to change default login names and passwords for access into managed

networks. Such configuration is accessible from WEB GUI page „General / Users” (Figure 51).

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Figure 51: Access levels setting – GUI page „General / Users”

Each of the three possible login modes has different rights for the system management. The following Logins and Passwords are default from the production:

Guest Login with a user name guest and a password „blank” (no character, enter only). In this basic user mode, it is possible to monitor the traffic on the microwave link, monitor the qua lity

of the frequency tuning, read out the values from the equipment (TxPower, etc.), clear some counters

etc. Up to 3 users in maximum of the Guest level can be logged in the system at the same time.

User Login with a user name user and a password test. The User has the same rights as the Guest user extended with the rights to configure and set the

microwave link parameters. Only one user with the rights User can be logged in the device at one moment. At the same time up to three Guests can be in the system to monitor it.

When the User tries to log on the system and the Administrator is already in the system, an alert

window informs that „The user ADMIN is already logged”. The log in is not performed.

Administrator Login with a user name admin and a password secret. The Administrator has the same rights as Guest and User extended with the rights to upload new

firmware in the equipments, control the database of users and change the user names and the passwords.

Administrator is superior to the User level. When the Administrator tries to log on the system and the User is already in the system, an alert window asks if the Administrator wants to logout the User,

because there may be logged only one of them at one moment.

PASSWORD – 1-15 characters

The valid characters are letters, numbers and special symbol “_”. Login names must be different for

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each access right group.

NOTE: All settings from this page are directly saved to a specific start-up memory which is common

for all alternative configurations W0-W3.

Alarms configurations

A proper alarm configuration helps to effectively solve potential troubleshooting events and/or disclose any system instability. From the configuration point of view all the most important alarm settings are available from GUI page „Alarms / Config&Status” (Figure 52).

Figure 52: Alarms setting – GUI page „Alarms / Config&Status”

Config&Status

This GUI page has the form of table where it is possible to configure the following modes:

– An activation of individual alarm ID which influences whole IDU status. Such activated alarm ID

will generate alarm events into internal alarm log file and SNMP trap message, if this feature is configured in IP setting. When just one activated alarm ID is in the warning state, then the whole IDU is in the warning status as well. It is represented with the yellow color of the local unit icon at the top of each GUI page.

– The activation of alarm ID at both local and remote units from the one unit (from actually

managed unit).

– The set-up of a concrete alarm threshold values for a specific alarm IDs. Actual value is then

compared with such defined alarm threshold level values.

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It is also possible to check the status of alarms on the same GUI page

– Monitoring of actual alarm status of both active and also of inactive alarm IDs. – Checking comparison values with configured but also with default defined thresholds. – Checking detailed description for specific alarm ID reason.

Colored icons of each alarm help to quickly understand what is an actual status of the appropriate alarm ID.

– Green icon

The icon indicates that the alarm ID is activated (monitored) and no alarm status is detected.

– Dark-green icon

The icon indicates that the alarm ID is not activated and no alarm status is detected.

– Yellow icon

The icon indicates that the alarm ID is activated (monitored) and the warning status is detected.

– Dark-yellow icon

The icon indicates that the alarm ID is not activated but a potential warning status is detected.

IDU system alarms

– License Alarm – ID 01.0.02 (critical)

This alarm ID indicates actual license status.

- No alarm = License OK.

- Warning = License is in blocked or remote_violation status.

– Protection Alarm – ID 01.0.03

This alarm ID indicates actual protection status.

- No alarm = Protection parameters (Rx Data Source and Backup Stream) are in normal status

(Rx Data Source=Main, Backup Stream=aligned).

- Warning = One or more protection parameters are in abnormal state.

– IDU HW Alarm – ID 01.0.04 (critical)

This alarm ID indicates actual status of IDU HW (hardware). Explicit reason for such HW alarm event is then described in column „LOCAL DETAILS” in GUI.

- No alarm = all internal HW blocks work properly.

- Warning = one or more internal HW blocks indicate abnormal function.

– IDU SW Alarm – ID 01.0.05 (critical)

This alarm ID indicates actual status of IDU SW (software).

- No alarm = all internal SW blocks work properly.

- Warning = one or more internal SW blocks indicate abnormal function.

– IDU Temp Alarm – ID 01.0.06

This alarm ID indicates actual status of IDU temperature.

- No alarm = Actual temp. is in the range of -5 up to +60°C.

- Warning = Actual temp. is out of range of -5 up to +60°C.

IDU modem and mux alarms

– Modem Sync Alarm – ID 01.0.10 (critical)

This alarm ID indicates actual status of modem synchronization.

- No alarm = Modem synchronised.

- Warning = Modem sync loss.

– Modem FER Alarm – ID 01.0.11

This alarm ID indicates status of modem frame (air-frame) error rate in the last 60 seconds with respect to the configured threshold.

- No alarm = Actual modem FER value is lower than the FER threshold defined in the same

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alarm row.

- Warning = Actual modem FER value is higher or equal to the FER threshold defined in the

same alarm row.

– MSE Level Alarm – ID 01.0.12

This alarm ID indicates actual modem MSE value in dB with respect to configured threshold.

- No alarm = Actual MSE value is lower than the MSE threshold defined in the same alarm

row.

- Warning = Actual MSE value is higher or equal to the MSE threshold defined in the same

alarm row.

– MUX Sync Alarm– ID 01.0.13 (critical)

This alarm ID indicates actual status of packet processor (PBPS) synchronization.

- No alarm = PBPS synchronised.

- Warning = PBPS sync loss.

– MUX FER Alarm – ID 01.0.14

This alarm ID indicates status of packet processor frame (PBPS frame) error rate in the last 60 seconds with respect to configured threshold.

- No alarm = Actual PBPS FER value is lower than the FER threshold defined in the same

alarm row.

- Warning = Actual PBPS FER value is higher or equal to the FER threshold defined in the

same alarm row.

– IDU Cable Alarm – ID 01.0.15 (critical)

This alarm ID indicates actual status of IF level at the IDU input.

- No alarm = Actual IDU IF level (at 140MHz) is higher than -35dBm.

- Warning = Actual IDU IF level (at 140MHz) is lower or equal to -35dBm.

ODU alarms

– ODU Cable Alarm – ID 01.0.20 (critical)

This alarm ID indicates actual status of IF level at the ODU input.

- No alarm = Actual ODU IF level (at 350MHz) is in the specified range defined with

appropriate ODU type.

- Warning = Actual ODU IF level (at 350MHz) is out of the specified range defined with

appropriate ODU type.

– ODU RX Level Alarm – ID 01.0.21

This alarm ID indicates status of RF received level at the ODU receiver with respect to configured threshold.

- No alarm = Actual ODU Rx Level is higher than the Rx Level threshold defined in the same

alarm row.

- Warning = Actual ODU Rx Level is lower or equal to the Rx Level threshold defined in the

same alarm row.

– ODU Mute Alarm – ID 01.0.22

This alarm ID indicates actual ODU Mute status.

- No alarm = ODU is unmuted (auto unmute).

- Warning = ODU is muted (auto mute or manual mute).

– ODU Temp Alarm – ID 01.0.23

This alarm ID indicates actual status of ODU temperature.

- No alarm = Actual temp. is in the range of -25 up to +60°C.

- Warning = Actual temp. is out of the range of -25 up to +60°C.

– ODU HW Alarm – ID 01.0.24 (critical)

This alarm ID indicates actual status of ODU HW (hardware). Explicit reason for such HW alarm event is then described in the column „LOCAL DETAILS” in GUI.

- No alarm = all internal HW blocks work properly.

- Warning = one or more internal HW blocks indicate abnormal function.

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– ODU Comm Alarm – ID 01.0.25 (critical)

This alarm ID indicates incorrect or missing communication between the local IDU and the local ODU.

- No alarm = IDU-ODU communication is without losses.

- Warning = IDU-ODU communication failure.

Interface alarms

– LAN 1 Link Alarm – ID 01.0.32

This alarm ID indicates actual status of link at LAN 1 port.

- No alarm = Link OK condition at port LAN 1.

- Warning = NO Link at port LAN 1.

– LAN 2 Link Alarm – ID 01.0.33

This alarm ID indicates actual status of link at LAN 2 port.

- No alarm = Link OK condition at port LAN 21.

- Warning = NO Link at port LAN 2.

– LAN 3 Link Alarm – ID 01.0.34

This alarm ID indicates actual status of link at LAN 3 port.

- No alarm = Link OK condition at port LAN 3.

- Warning = NO Link at port LAN 3.

– SFP 1 Link Alarm – ID 01.0.36

This alarm ID indicates actual status of link at SFP 1 port.

- No alarm = Link OK condition at port SFP 1.

- Warning = NO Link at port SFP 1.

– SFP 2 Link Alarm – ID 01.0.37

This alarm ID indicates actual status of link at SFP 2 port.

- No alarm = Link OK condition at port SFP 2.

- Warning = NO Link at port SFP 2.

Radio configurations

Basic Radio settings

The basic Radio configuration is available from the GUI page „Radio / Parameters”. Parameters for both local and also for remote unit can be set together in one configuration step when appropriate boxes for local and remote unit are edited (Figure 53).

The configuration window is divided into three columns: LOCAL, REMOTE, LOCAL RANGE. The values in LOCAL column are valid parameters for local unit, likewise, the values in column REMOTE are used for remote side configuration (when communication with remote side is in operation). LOCAL RANGE

column states the range of applicable values, if such limitations exists for specific parameter.

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Figure 53: Radio parameters setting – GUI page „Radio / Parameters”

The description of particular setting and display boxes

– TX Frequency – Transmission frequency can be set within the displayed frequency range in

accordance with concrete ODU subband specification (read from the connected ODU). Such displayed range is the edge to edge flat diplexer frequency scope and therefore respective Tx Frequency value within that scope must be increased / decreased by one half of used modulation bandwidth if that is near these edges.

– RX Frequency – Receive frequency is usually set automatically, because majority of ODUs

operate with the fixed T/R spacing. For specific ODUs, where RX Frequency can be set independently, this value box can be filled-in by customer.

– T/R Spacing – TX / RX frequency distance is a real calculated value of this parameter. There is

displayed standard ODU T/R spacing in the column LOCAL RANGE.

– TX Power Limit – Maximum transmission power parameter defines the maximum power level

which is required for optimal transmission conditions. The operating TxPower then depends on:

- Configured ATPC values

- ODU limit which depends on the used RF band and selected modulation.

– TX Power – The output RF power level that is just transmitted of ODU. LOCAL RANGE column

displays the TX Power scope of used ODU under actual conditions (band, modulation).

– TX Mute Config – Transmitter mute configuration. Two modes of this parameter can be selected.

Mute mode is selected for fixed ODU mute configuration. Auto mute mode is a standard selection for this parameter. In that case a ODU is automatically muted when abnormal transmission conditions are detected by IDU or ODU:

- Initial TX Frequency is outside of available range,

- ODU cable alarm,

- Specific protection mode.

– TX Mute Status – Actual transmitter mute status.

– ATPC Function – Automatic Transmit Power Control enables or disables the ATPC feature. The

transmitted power is automatically adjusted to ensure that the optimum RxLevel (ATPC RxL) is

received at the remote terminal (hitless regulation).

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NOTE: The ATPC function should be always OFF during the installation!

– ATPC RX Level – Required level for Automatic Transmit Power Control. Field specifies the optimal

receive level used for ATPC function.

– ATPC Status – Status of ATPC loop.

- off – It indicates that ATPC function is disabled.

- ok – It indicates that ATPC loop has regulated required level.

- out of range – It indicates that ATPC loop cannot reach the required level.

– TXIF Level – Transmit IF level at ODU input (350 MHz) indicates the signal strength of IF input into

ODU. This level should be in the range of 0 dBm up to -30 dBm (low signal). By standard the output TXIF level from IDU is 0 dBm. It is useful to check this value if that corresponds to supposed cable attenuation.

– Modem Sync – Demodulator synchronization status is the basic indicator of proper function of

IDU receiver.

- ok – It indicates that demodulator is synchronised with received air-frame.

- loss – It indicates that demodulator is not synchronised with received air-frame.

– MSE – Mean Square Error is a basic quality of signal indicator. Used MSE value is normalized

presentation of MSE value. In absolute value it can be presented also as signal to noise ratio when demodulated signal is close to sensitivity level. The lower the value is the better the signal is. The parameter is usually in the range of -10 dB to -40 dB. If Modem sync is not in ok status, MSE parameter might display the unpredictable values.

– Modulation Limit – Optimal modulation scheme selects either fixed modulation scheme for no -

ACM mode or defines the highest modulation scheme which can be used in ACM mode.

– ACM – Automatic change of modulation. When this mode is selected then hitless switch-over

among several modulation schemes is permitted in dependence on actual MSE level. IDU can automatically work in all modulation schemes lower than or equal to modulation scheme defined in Modulation Limit parameter.

– RXIF Level – Receive IF level at IDU input (150 MHz) indicates the signal strength of IF input into

IDU. This level should be in the range of -10 dBm up to -35 dBm (low signal). By standard the output RXIF level from ODU is -10 dBm. It is useful to check this value if that corresponds to supposed cable attenuation.

Especially the modulation scheme settings and the channel bandwidth affect the final data rate (data throughput) and sensitivity (link distance) of microwave link. Generally speaking, the narrower bandwidth and lower modulation then lower the data rate but greater the sensitivity are (see Technical Specification document).

In dependence on the type of supplied license (limit for maximum data rate) the modulation type can be changed (type of modulation can be set / changed up to a maximum transmission capacity). Microwave link can be ordered with the different licenses in accordance with actual price list and business policy. Then the transmission capacity can be changed in the range of 10 Mbps up to a maximum data rate of supplied license, max. 365 Mbps for 1+0 mode.

Time-restricted license. For a limited period of time the microwave link can be supplied with a higher type of modulation (with higher data rate), e.g. for temporary testing. After the expiration of this period the maximum type of modulation is automatically downgraded to the default modulation from license and the user data transmission capacity is disabled at all (0 Mbps). It does not affect the outof-band management channel.

The modulations are named according to the combination of the following parameters. Behind the modulation code, there is written the overall Capacity – real data throughput. Modulation name

coding is described in the next example.

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Example: 128_28000_01

– 256 – code for 256 QAM, other possibilities are 4/8/16/32/64/128/256 – 56000 – code for 56 MHz BW, other possibilities are 07000, 10000, 14000, 20000, 27500, 28000,

30000, 40000, 50000, 56000, 60000

– 01 – it is code for modulation version

Any change must be finally confirmed with pressing the APPLYbutton. All the basic parameters can be configured for local and remote terminal from this page when the proper connection is established.

Save all changes and configurations with pressing the WRITE button.

Advanced Radio settings

Advanced Radio configuration window provides extended radio parameters settings which are usually required for maintenance and operation purposes. These settings are available on GUI page „Radio / Advanced” (Figure 54).

Figure 54: Radio parameters setting – GUI page „Radio / Advanced”

The description of particular setting and display boxes

– ODU Filter – it is possible to change integrated filter inside IDU by means of this drop-down

menu. The meanings of possible modes are as follows.

- auto – Filter is selected automatically according to the modulation BW (default).

- narrow – Manual selection of ODU narrow filter.

- wide – Manual selection of ODU wide filter.

Concrete filter width for narrow or wide mode depends on used ODU type. Wideband ODU uses 30 MHz / 60 MHz filters for narrow / wide modes. Narrowband ODU uses 10 MHz / 30(40) MHz filters for narrow / wide modes.

– ODU Power Supply – It is possible to turn-off power supply for ODU by means of this drop-down

menu (on - ODU is powered (default), off - ODU is turned-off). Start-up configuration (RUN W0) is initiated after the switch from OFF to ON mode. Therefore data drop will occur after this switch.

– Modulation output – It is possible to replace standard modulated signal with carrier signal (CW)

in this drop-down menu. The possible modes follow:

- on – TxIF modulated signal is presented at IF output from IDU (default).

- off – Carrier signal with frequency 350 MHz is presented at IF output.

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Port configurations

In respect of management access type, traffic modification (number of independent channels over air) and the protection / aggregation function preference the user has to select the relevant design type (see chapter Advanced system configuration on page 97) before starting any port settings. Each design type uses different port configuration scheme according to the description in chapter Block diagram of the CFIP Phoenix C Indoor Unit on page 9. Therefore the next explanation is done individually for each design type.

By default the internal ETH switch is divided into three groups. Such setting prevents potential loopbacks at connected LAN ports for all designs, even though such configuration is not usual for concrete design type selection.

Figure 55: Default configuration of internal ETH switch

Basic port settings – Design SINGLE

Port settings for design SINGLE use the simplest configuration scheme, because just one independent traffic channel is available for configuration. The internal ETH switch is divided into two separate groups. Group No.1 is reserved for management purposes (out of band type of management), group No.2 is generally designated for traffic purposes (Figure 56).

The customer can use up to three LAN ports (SFP 1, LAN 1, LAN 2) for traffic connection into IDU and

allocate the maximum speed for ETH traffic over RF link.

The description of particular setting and display boxes

– Status – A graphical symbol which describes the actual status of particular LAN port (speed,

duplex mode, link, administrative down status).

– Mode – This drop-down menu displays and defines the actual port mode (autonegotiation

on/off, speed/duplex, administrative down).

– MDIX – It is possible to set particular ETH cable crossing like auto / mdi /mdx by means of this

configuration.

– Flow control – This setting manages duplex flow control mechanism.

- off – Flow control is disabled.

- on – Flow control is enabled during autonegotiation process.

- force – Flow control is active, even connected device does not support it.

– Switch Settings – This block illustrate the ETH switch fragmentation into groups and also their

interconnection with physical LAN ports and internal WAN ports. The group configuration is performed on page „Ports / ETH VLAN”.

– RFI Channels – It describes internal names of packet processor ports. – Speed Allocation – The over air speed of particular packet processor channel can be reduced by

means of this parameter. When the figure in this input box is higher than the value displayed in the row below (Available Speed) then the full capacity is reserved for this channel. The speed

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priority allocation goes from the left to the right.

– Available Speed – It indicates the available speed for appropriate channel. This value depends on

selected actual modulation scheme.

– AES Encryption – This line shows when the AES encryption block is enabled or disabled, when it

is supported with running design and firmware. This option is not available for design SINGLE.

Figure 56: Port setting in SINGLE design

Basic port settings – Design MULTI

Port settings for design MULTI offer an option to select up to four independent over air traffic channels (Figure 57). The internal ETH switch is divided into three separate groups. Group No.1 is usually reserved for management purposes (out of band type of management), group No.2 is designated for the first traffic channel (the lowest priority), group No.3 is designated for the second traffic channel (higher priority).

Other two traffic channels are connected directly to SFP PHYs, so no ETH switch is the part of such LAN

interconnection. Traffic channel ETH 4 has the highest priority inside the packet processor structure.

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Figure 57: Ports setting in MULTI design

The Speed Allocation set-up is different in comparison with the design SINGLE. The overall allocated traffic capacity (the sum of all ports capacity) should be in the range of available speed for actual modulation scheme. When the adaptive modulation mode (ACM) is enabled, then the user has to consider, what lower priority channels do not need the free capacity allocation in the case of switch to lower level modulation scheme.

Basic port settings – Design PROTECTED

Port settings for design PROTECTED are similar to design MULTI function, but only three independent over air traffic channels are available (Figure 58). Port SFP 1 is reserved for protection function (interconnection with neighbour IDU).

There also exists a difference between master and slave units. All standard traffic ports (LAN 1, LAN 2, SFP 2) are automatically disabled (DOWN) at slave unit (Figure 59). This prevents from the multipath

Ethernet loops. The same ports are also disabled when protection mode is configured into “off” mode.

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Figure 58: Ports setting in PROTECTED Master mode

Figure 59: Ports setting in PROTECTED Slave mode

Basic port settings – Design AGGREGATE

Port settings for design AGGREGATE are different for master and slave units. Traffic port SFP 1 and channel ETH-1 at master unit are reserved for the aggregation function, next two channels ETH -2,3 can be used for next independent traffic streams (Figure 60).

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Figure 60: Ports setting in AGGREGATE Master mode

The channel ETH-4 at slave unit is reserved for the slave aggregation stream (correct speed must be set), rest of ETH channels (ETH 1-3) is available for next independent data sources.

Figure 61: Ports setting in AGGREGATE Slave mode

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ETH VLAN settings

VLAN configuration is basically used for the separation of management traffic from other customer data traffics. It can be useful to configure ETH VLANs also for customer traffic and filter ingress data traffic by means of this settings in some specific applications.

The VLAN configuration is available from GUI page „Ports / ETH VLAN” (Figure 62).

Figure 62: ETH VLAN configuration page

The description of particular setting and display boxes – VLAN MODE

– Port mode – it is possible to set-up separately the required VLAN mode for each ETH switch port.

It is recommended to leave all ports in basic mode and edit VTU records first. The user has to be sure with correct VLAN configuration and has to set also his network into the similar VLAN support. VLAN Port modes are described bellow:

- basic – Transparent mode where VLAN settings in VTU table are ignored. Frames are

transmitted unchanged but they exit only those ports which are inside the same group.

- access – Port is a member of just one untagged VLAN defined with Default VLAN for the

port. Only such ingressed untagged packets are accepted, whose VLAN number (VID), which is assigned from port's Default VLAN, exist in VTU table. Frames are transmitted untagged and they are allowed to exit only those ports that are members of the frame's VLAN and are inside the same group.

- trunk – Port can be a member of more tagged VLANs (VID extracted from VLAN tag) and

one untagged VLAN defined with Default VLAN for such port. Only such frames are accepted, whose VLAN number (assigned from VLAN tag or port's Default VLAN) exists in VTU table and Ingress port is member of VLAN. Frames are transmitted untagged or tagged according to the specification in VTU record for each port/VLAN and they are allowed to exit only those ports that are members of the frame's VLAN and are inside the same group.

- hybrid – When frame's VLAN number exists in VTU table the rules for trunk port are used,

when the number does not exist then the basic rules are applied.

– Port Group – This parameter defines a separate MAC address table domains inside the internal

switch and defines also the group of ports which can communicate to each other. Only the ports

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from the same group can communicate with one another. The other ports are completely isolated. It is possible that isolated networks (different groups) can use the same MAC addresses without any collision in the internal ETH switch ATU table.

– Default VLAN – This parameter is configured automatically with a new record into the VTU table.

Default VLAN is updated for the port which is marked as untagged in the VTU record. VLAN No.1 can not be added into VTU table and it is just fictive VLAN for internal purposes. The port cannot be configured into access mode when Default VLAN of this port is 1. When Default VLAN value

for the trunk port is 1, then the port accepts just tagged frames.

The description of particular setting and display boxes – VTU SETTING

– ACTION – It adds or removes VTU records. VTU record can not be removed when contains

untagged port which is configured into access mode. Just simple VLAN NO. specification is required for VTU record erase.

– VLAN NO. – The VLAN number of edited VLAN (added or deleted). Every VLAN can be defined

for only one Port Group, multiple records of the same VLAN for more groups is not allowed.

– GROUP – It defines the port Group for which is VLAN edited. – QOS PRI – When VTU override mode is selected then the QOS priority value of original frame is

overrided. This configuration has influence only on the internal frame processing by means of queue controller (QPRI defined by OQPRI instead of IQPRI bits), but frames are egressed still with the initial priority assignment (FPRI is without any change).

– LAN 1-WAN B – It defines VLAN mode for each port in configured VLAN.

- Deny – Port is not a member of edited VLAN. Ports which are defined in different Groups

should be set into this mode.

- Untag – Port is a member of edited VLAN as untagged.

- Tag – Port is a member of edited VLAN as tagged.

The description of particular setting and display boxes – VTU LISTING

List of VTU records (defined VLANs) in the ETH switch. The abbreviations in this list correspond to the first letter of the port mode definition in VTU records.

ETH SyncE

Synchronous Ethernet mode is supported in designs SINGLE, MULTI and AGGREGATE. This mode ensures transmission of timing reference derived from a selected LAN port at the “reference” side of the link to the remote „synchronized” side of the same link. This configuration is available on GUI page „Ports / ETH SyncE” (Figure 63).

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Figure 63: ETH SyncE GUI page

The description of particular setting and display boxes

– SyncE Reference – This parameter defines the port which is selected for clock synchronization at

configured IDU. Available modes are:

- lan1-3 – Clock reference is a specific PHY port LAN 1-3.

- sfp1-2 – Clock reference is a specific SFP port SFP 1-2.

- rf – Clock reference is a receiver RF timing (locking to remote IDU).

– Clock Recovery Status – It displays PLL lock status (locked / unlocked) and source reference signal

status (source ok, source error, source not set).

– Reference Clock – It displays what internal clock reference is used for system timing. Local XTAL is

displayed when no SyncE reference is selected or PLL is not locked. Recovered CLK is a status when system CLKs are locked to external unit.

– Port Synchronization – It is possible to select which ports will be synchronized to SyncE reference

in these boxes. Radio part (rf) is synchronized automatically when SyncE Reference is configured

to LAN 1-3 / SFP 1-2 sources.

ETH Advanced settings

ETH advanced GUI page (Figure 64) is dedicated to additional ETH configurations which extend the basic functions of the internal ETH switch (Jumbo Frames, extended QOS, ..).

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Figure 64: Advanced ETH settings

The description of particular setting and display boxes – OPTIONAL ETH

– Jumbo Frames Support – these boxes make it possible to select what ports will support Jumbo

Frames (length up to 10 kB). There exist different Jumbo frames mode settings for the ETH switch ports (LAN1 -3, WAN A-B) and the SFP ports. Because SFP ports are not connected into ETH switch directly and different designs use specific SFP modes, the user himself has to decide about the correct Jumbo frame configuration.

- In SINGLE design – Just Jumbo Frame setting for LAN and WAN port is important. The

setting of SFP boxes does not affect the proper ETH function.

- In MULTI design – All selection boxes have an influence on Jumbo Frames function.

- In PROTECTED design – Jumbo frames setting for port SFP 1 (protection port) does not

affect correct protection function.

NOTE: Jumbo Frames Support reserves more space in ETH switch FIFO and especially in packet

processor FIFO. Therefore number of buffered packets is limited in this mode.

The description of particular setting and display boxes – QOS ETH

This section makes it possible to configure extended QOS modes which are important for a specific traffic prioritization. The system uses four priority queues for each port where frames, with an assigned initial frame priority, an initial queue priority and an override queue priority, are mapped onto four output queues according to QPRI settings. A final frame queue priority is derived from the assigned initial queue or the override queue priority and it is used for deciding what queue will be used for frame buffering. The queue with a higher number is egressed with higher priority than the queues with lower numbers. The assigned initial frame priority is then used for replacing of frame's PRI bits in

802.3ac VLAN tag section, when the frame is egress tagged.

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Priority abbreviations

– FPRI initial frame priority 0 up to 7 (bits [2:0]) – QPRI queue priority 0 up to 3 (bits [1:0]) – IQPRI initial queue priority 0 up to 3 (bits [1:0]) – OQPRI queue override priority 0 up to 3 (bits [2:1] from QOS PRI value) – PRI_T PRI bits from 802.ac VLAN tag – PRI_IP hex value of IP v4/6 frame's TOS/DiffServ/TC bits [7:2]

Port default priority

– FPRI_D = port default frame priority, defined with Port Priority value – QPRI_D = port default queue priority, defined with next mapping table

- QPRI_D = 0 when FPRI_D=0/1

- QPRI_D = 1 when FPRI_D=2/3

- QPRI_D = 2 when FPRI_D=4/5

- QPRI_D = 3 when FPRI_D=6/7

IEEE Tag priority

– FPRI_T = IEEE Tag frame priority, defined with value of PRI bits from VLAN tag – QPRI_T = IEEE Tag queue priority, defined with next mapping table

- QPRI_T = 0 when FPRI_T=0/1

- QPRI_T = 1 when FPRI_T=2/3

- QPRI_T = 2 when FPRI_T=4/5

- QPRI_T = 3 when FPRI_T=6/7

IP v4/6 priority

– FPRI_IP = IPv4/6 frame priority, defined with following figure

- FPRI_IP = QPRI_IP*2 + FPRI_D[0]

or defined in another way

- FPRI_IP[2:1] =QPRI_IP[1:0]

- FPRI_IP[0] = FPRI_D[0]

– QPRI_IP = IPv4/6 queue priority, defined with next mapping table (hex values)

- QPRI_IP = 0 when PRI_IP=00/04/08/0c/10/14/18/1c/20/24/28/2c/30/34/38/3c

- QPRI_IP = 1 when PRI_IP=40/44/48/4c/50/54/58/5c/60/64/68/6c/70/74/78/7c

- QPRI_IP = 2 when PRI_IP=80/84/88/8c/90/94/98/9c/a0/a4/a8/ac/b0/b4/b8/bc

- QPRI_IP = 3 when PRI_IP=c0/c4/c8/cc/d0/d4/d8/dc/e0/e4/e8/ec/f0/f4/f8/fc

There is a detailed explanation of all possible QOS modes in the following description:

– QOS Modes – This drop-down menu defines egress queue policy function. The function is

independent of any other QOS configurations. Each egress frame is assigned with such queue whose number is identical to frame's QPRI identifier.

- weighted – In the weighted scheme an 8, 4, 2, 1 round robin weighting is applied to the four

priorities (8 frames from Q3, 4 frames from Q2, 2 frames from Q1 and 1 frame from Q0). This approach prevents the lower priority frames from being starved out with only a slight delay to the higher priority frames.

- strict 3xxx – Strict priority for queue 3 and weighted round robin for queues 2,1 and 0.

Queues 2,1,0 are served only when Q3 is empty.

- strict 32xx – Strict priority for queues 3,2 and weighted round robin for queues 1 and 0.

Queues 1,0 are served only when Q3 and Q2 are empty.

- strict 3210 – Strict priority for all queues. Lower priority queues are served only when higher

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priority queues are empty.

NOTE: QOS Mode configures egress policy (output from switch) for each port, whereas other QOS

setting modes configure ingress port policies (input to switch). Therefore priority assignment is done at the input to the switch and function of queue controller is defined at the output from the switch.

– Priority policy – This drop-down menu defines the initial ingress queue policy. It defines the initial

rules for what output queue will be assigned to every ingress frame.

- All – Next rules are used for priority assignment (from the top to the bottom order).  tagged IPv4/6 frames

IQPRI = QPRI_T

FPRI = FPRI_T

 tagged non IPv4/6 frames

IQPRI = QPRI_T

FPRI = FPRI_T

 untagged IPv4/6 frames

IQPRI = QPRI_IP FPRI = FPRI_IP

 untagged non IPv4/6 frames

IQPRI = QPRI_D

FPRI = FPRI_D

- Port only – Next rule is used for priority assignment.

 all frame types

QPRI = QPRI_D

FPRI = FPRI_D

- Tagged only – Next rules are used for priority assignment (from the top to the bottom

order).

 tagged frames

IQPRI = QPRI_T

FPRI = FPRI_T

 untagged frames

QPRI = QPRI_D FPRI = FPRI_D

- IPv4/6 only – Next rules are used for priority assignment (from the top to the bottom

order).

 IPv4/6frames

IQPRI = QPRI_IP FPRI = FPRI_IP

 non IPv4/6 frames

IQPRI = QPRI_D FPRI = FPRI_D

– Port Priority – The configuration of default port priority. Value 0 up to 7 can be entered (0 is

default value) and it is then used for definition of FPRI_D and QPRI_D parameters according to the above described figures. The next possible function of this variable is a definition and/or replacement of QOS priority information based on FPRI_D for frames which are egressed with

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VLAN tag. Such updated frame can input into the switch with QOS priority which is different from priority of the same frame at the output from switch.

– Priority Override – It offers the possibility to replace an initial queue priority with a new priority.

The new priority is assigned to each frame whose VLAN ID is defined in the VTU table with properly configured QOS PRI value.

- off – QOS override is disabled.

- vtu – Queue priority override information (OQPRI) is derived from bits [2:1] of QOS PRI

parameter defined in chapter The description of particular setting and display boxes – VTU SETTING on page 82. When this parameter is set to off state, override process is not active for appropriate VTU record, even though Priority override is enabled on the port.

Advanced Port settings

Advanced Port settings GUI page offers a configuration of extended modes which are associated with packet processing. The only available setting on this GUI page in this firmware is a definition of the AES encryption (Figure 65).

Figure 65: Advanced Port setting GUI Page

The description of particular setting and display boxes

– AES function – This box enables or disables AES encryption function. The function is a subject to

a valid license option and an entered valid AES key. When the checkbox is selected then whole traffic stream from packet processor is encrypted with entered AES key. The opposite IDU must be defined in the same way and with identical AES key. Out of band management channel is not encrypted in this mode, therefore remote access to remote IDU is possible in any way.

– AES key status – This information line shows status of actual AES key and also last four digits of

the entered valid key.

– AES key input – AES key must be entered for initial key definition or change prior to initiation of

AES function.

ATTENTION: AES option is not available for design SINGLE.

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IP configurations

In respect of management access type it is possible to use either the local connection via LAN 3 port which is connected to the Ethernet switch and it is interconnected by default with the port ETH 0 on management CPU or via USB B port which is connected directly to the management CPU over port USB 0. Other IP ports on the CPU are primarily used for management interconnection with a remote IDU (RFI 1) or with a protection/aggregate unit (HSI1).

Basic IP addresses assignment

Every device in the local network has its own and unique primary IP address. Thanks to this IP address it is possible to access each equipment in your network. While setting-up the IP address, pay attention to the configuration which needs to follow general IP addressing rules (IP address, IP netmask, IP gateway). Customer has to ensures that correct IP addresses are assigned and configured for all units in the microwave network. It is recommended to prepare short block scheme of all IDUs interconnection in such microwave network and select appropriate model for IP addresses setting according to the required type of IP management access (in-band /out-of-band).

The basic IP setting should be done during installation process described in chapter IP setting on page

54. We recommend to check and update again all parameters at all IP pages. These parameters must

be entered for each IDU according to the management block scheme.

The description of particular setting and display boxes

– Primary IP / Mask – IP address assigned to port ETH0 (local address) with appropriate net-mask

specification. Net-mask value is entered in form of decimal number which corresponds to number of ones in binary subnet mask presentation. Such net-mask for subnet mask

255.255.255.0 is presented as decimal number 24. Local network has its own and unique primary IP address.

– Default Gateway IP – Default Gateway IP address is used with CPU when connection outside IP

range defined in system routing table is required. Such IP address must be a part of above mentioned routing table. Routing table can be checked on page „IP / Route/NAT”.

– Remote Unit IP – Such address specifies a remote unit IP connected over RF link. Such address is

necessary for automatic message exchange between these IDUs and also for correct out-of-band management functionality. Subnet mask is not required for this IP specification, because ppp protocol is used.

– Protection/Aggregate Unit IP – Such address specifies the neighbour unit IP (protection or

aggregate) connected over FO. Such address is necessary for automatic message exchange between these IDUs and also for correct out-of-band management functionality. Subnet mask is not required for this IP specification. This setting is necessary for Protected and Aggregate

designs only.

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Figure 66: Basic IP setting

All IP settings are applied in two steps.

Temporary configuration IP file is changed with pressing APPLY button, but setting changes are not immediately applied to the running system. After the button press an intermediate confirmation window appears (Figure 35). There are two possible ways how to proceed.

When Continue button is pressed, then the user prefers to continue with IP changes (static routes, NAT, advanced IP setting, SNMP, ..). There is a reason for such selection, because it is recommended to apply all IP changes in one step. Any change in the temporary configuration IP file is indicated by means of warning message in the status line at each IP page.

Complete IP changes will be immediately applied to the running system with pressing Write And Apply

button in intermediate window.

NOTE: P configuration changes did not cause data drop in the user traffic.

Static Route and NAT settings

For a specific configuration of management access it is sometimes necessary to add/change/delete static routes or NAT records. This is especially required for Out of band type of management access. To edit these parameters noticed above GUI page „IP / Route/NAT” must be selected (Figure 67).

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Figure 67: Static route and NAT setting

Each static route and/or NAT record must be entered separately. The same confirmation window as for IP address configuration appears after each record input erase. The Continue button should be pressed for proceeding with any other IP settings. The button Write And Apply should be selected for applying all IP settings to running system after last record input (when other IP configuration is not required).

The description of particular setting and display boxes – Static Routes

– Routed IP / MASK – The IP address from routed network and the appropriate network mask

must be entered. Routed network range is calculated from entered values.

– Gateway IP – The correct IP address gateway for above network must be entered.

The ADD button is used for entering new route into the routing table, the DELETE button for deleting record from the routing table.

NOTE: It is not required to fill in the Gateway IP address when record from the routing table should

be deleted.

The description of particular setting and display boxes – NAT changes

– LocalPort DestIP:Port – The NAT record must be entered in the form of following command:

- local_port destination_ip: port

 local_port – The number of a port on local IP which is used for address translation, it

must be followed with space character.

 destination_ip – IP address of destination/remote unit.  port – Port number of service at destination/remote IP.

Example: 1080 192.168.4.101:80

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The ADD button is used for entering a new NAT record into the NAT table, alternatively the DELETE button for deleting record from the NAT table. Optionally the DELALL button can be

used for deleting all NAT records in one step.

Routing Table and NAT table checking

It is possible to compare Routing and NAT tables of running system (ACTUAL) with records in temporary configuration file (CONFIGURED) in the section SETTING.

There are displayed only added routes and NATs compared to default setting in the column CONFIGURED. This section should contain default gateway record in minimum, because this one is a member of the same definition file as other static routes.

There are additionally displayed static routes generated internally with the system core in the column ACTUAL. There is a small difference in form of records in CONFIGURED and ACTUAL columns.

Any difference between actual and configured IP setting is indicated in the status line on all IP pages with an alert message „IP settings are not currently applied – press APPLY button”.

The user can compare both sections also visually, when detailed analysis is required.

SNMP settings

SNMP management can be set on GUI page „IP / SNMP” (Figure 68). Just SNMP traps are supported in current firmware release.

The description of particular setting and display boxes

– Trap Port – The parameter specifies which port will be used for SNMP trap type messages. The

same configuration must be set also at SNMP agent station.

– Trap Address 1-3 – Up to three IP addresses can be configured as destination for SNMP trap

distribution. Trap message events are configured in the same way as the alarm setting.

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Figure 68: SNMP setting

Advanced IP settings

The advanced IP section makes it possible to change extended IP configuration which usually remains in default state. This can be sometimes necessary for support of specific management modes. Advanced management setting is accessible on GUI page „IP / Advanced” (Figure 69).

ADVANCED ADDRESS SETTING

– USB IP/MASK – It specifies IP address for USB management port. When default IP address for

this port is in collision with other network configuration, it can be changed with this parameter.

– Secondary IP/MASK – It specifies secondary IP address for ETH 0 management port. When

default IP secondary address is in collision with other network configuration, it can be changed with this parameter.

– RFI1 port IP (PPP) – It specifies internal IP address for RFI 1 port (which connect remote unit).

Default RFI1 IP address uses the same value as ETH 0 port (unnumbered mode). It can be helpful to set numbered ppp mode for a specific network configuration.

– HSI1 port IP (PPP) – It specifies internal IP address for HSI 1 port (which connect neighbour unit).

Default HSI 1 IP address uses the same value as ETH 0 port (unnumbered mode). It can be helpful

to set numbered ppp mode for a specific network configuration.

FILE TRANSFER

– FTP/USB Server – When „usb” is written into this box the USB - A port is used as

destination/source interface for backup and/or restore IDU configuration. When box is filled in with ftp://IP/directory_structure/ an external FTP server is used as destination/source address for backup and/or restore IDU configuration.

REMOTE TIME SERVER

– Server Type – Two types of time server can be specified for a time synchronization: ntp or rdate.

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The most useful setting is ntp mode. When “none” is selected, no time synchronization is required.

– Server IP – It specifies a remote time server IP when ntp or rdate mode are selected in the box

Server Type.

– Act as NTPD Server – When this checkbox and ntp type of time server are selected then the

CONFIGURED unit operates as NTPD reference server. Time at remote units can be synchronized

with this CONFIGURED unit.

Figure 69: Advanced IP setting

Maintenance and advanced system configuration

Saving the configuration

In order that the configured and modified link parameters are valid even after the equipment is power cycled (or after device restart), the new configuration must be saved first. The button WRITE is available on each GUI page. Red background of the button WRITE indicates that the actually running configuration is not saved in the start-up memory yet. An intermediate window appears after the write button press (Figure 70). User can select if a configuration for local unit or both local and remote units is stored.

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Figure 70: Write confirmation

When the configuration is properly saved, it is possible to write actual configuration also into optional memories (W1-W3). This operation saves actual settings as alternative configuration for subsequent quick restoration of such configuration scheme with relevant RUN W0 – RUN W3 button click (Figure 71).

Button RETURN TO PREVIOUS PAGE in the right bottom corner of GUI page helps to quick return to the

previous active page.

ATTENTION: Make sure that all modes work properly and remote access to IDU is still possible

before start-up memory saving. The automatic restore function can not return to the status before start-up memory saving then.

Figure 71: Write and Run commands

Configuration backup and export

It is recommended to make a backup of complete IDU configuration for an eventual system fault. In order to guarantee quick system repair or units replacement this backup configuration should be stored on reliable medium.

The access to backup process is available from GUI page „Maintenance / Files” (Figure 72).

Backup procedure

A description of recommended steps for the backup configuration follows:

– Login over web browser with ADMIN rights. – Save currently running configuration with WRITE button, which is available on each GUI page.

Then the start-up memory will contain the actual configuration.

– Select Save Config checkbox in section FILES and press GENERATE. – Press right mouse button on fwconf_xxx_xxx.afw file, and select destination for this file and save

it.

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– The configuration is now saved in your PC and alternatively in USB memory stick.

Figure 72: Configuration, Logs and License Request backup

A detailed description of other settings available on this GUI page follows:

FILES

It is possible to select what files are going to be generated for subsequent backup in the section FILES.

– Save Log – Compressed log files in tar gzip form usually used for troubleshooting purposes. – License Request – A copy of License File in encoded form. This can be used for subsequent

generation of new license by your representative. This file prevents any mistakes in defining what active license is loaded in the IDU.

– Save Config – This encoded file contains the complete backup configuration of IDU. When

this file is uploaded into another IDU, then all original system settings and configurations are replaced with this backup configuration.

The required files will be generated for next processing after pressing of the button GENERATE. When a USB memory stick is attached into USB A port and USB is defined as a destination for the file transfer (check chapter Advanced IP settings on page 92), then the same files will be saved also to USB

memory.

AVAILABLE FILES

Generated files are visible in this section. The save dialogue window will appear after pressing the right mouse button, then the individual files can be saved to selected destination. Name of each file is the combination of a file identifier, IDU_SN and actual time mark.

FIRMWARE UPGRADE FROM REMOTE DEVICE

This selection make it possible to upload any encoded *.afw file into specific directory in local IDU. This file can be subsequently downloaded and processed by remote unit by means of CLI command entered on remote unit. This is useful in case when access to remote IDU is available only from command line of local IDU over TELNET / SSH. This can be in some cases the only way how to change license or upgrade firmware on remote unit. The alternative and more preferred way is to use out-ofband connection to remote unit by means of NAT function (see chapter Static Route and NAT settings

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on page 79)

Firmware and License upgrade

Firmware and license upgrade is available in ADMIN mode only. We recommend to verify the loaded version of firmware in the IDUs before upgrading or updating the

license of microwave link. It is possible that the IDU with older FW does not recognize the new designs, options or functions contained in new license key and will not run properly.

Both Firmware and License upgrade are available from GUI page „Maintenance / Upgrade” and use

the identical update process. An intermediate window will appear after selection of this page.

Figure 73: Firmware/License upgrade

License Upgrade

Proper license file must be selected and confirmed by OK button. Upgrade process is then monitored at processing window. New license is active after one of next events:

– New license is checked by selection GUI page General/License. – New modulation is selected.

– When periodical license update loop is over (once per 6 hours).

Firmware Upgrade

IDU firmware is divided into four sections in dependence on their functions. For every firmware release it is not necessary to update all the parts, but only these ones which are different comparing to the newest version. There is basic firmware parts description in the following text.

– hwbase.afw – software for internal HW parts – oskernel.afw – operating system – dev.afw – drivers for OS – fwbase.afw – application software (WEB, SNMP, commands , etc.)

Assistance packages are also contained in every firmware release

– checkversions.afw – This package compares the firmware version in IDU with the newest version

and prints the info what parts are necessary to upload.

– fw_all.afw – First of all this package compares the current version of firmware in IDU with the

newest version and then automatically upload the different parts.

The description of recommended steps for firmware update

– Login over web browser with ADMIN rights. – Save currently running configuration by WRITE button, which is available on each GUI page. Then

the start-up memory will contain the actual configuration.

– Compare currently running versions of each firmware parts (os_kernel, os_dev, hw_base and

fw_base) with the newest version by one of two below given steps.

- manually compare data shown in a folder „General / Info” with the new version of

description file version.txt

- Open the folder „Maintenance / Upgrade”, select package checkversions.afw and use the

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print-out for information, what parts should be upgraded.

– Next choose one of the following steps.

- Select the file fw_all.afw from the provided SW package. The whole file will be uploaded

into the device, system compares the different versions and writes the different parts of the firmware into flash memory.

!! This procedure isn't suitable for slow access to IDU management !!

- Step by step select the files hwbase.afw, oskernel.afw, dev.afw and fwbase.afw in this order

(if there is not necessary to upload any part, please continue with another file) and wait for the process completion.

– After the last file upload.

- Restart the device from the folder „Maintenance / Advanced” with pressing button

REBOOT.

!! During restart there is a data drop for about 20 sec !!

- Login again with ADMIN rights and update start-up memory configuration with the newest

functional setting available in the newest firmware. Save the new configuration with WRITE button, which is available on each page.

- Make a new IDU initialization from the start-up memory. Select Run_W0 on the page

„Maintenance / Config”.

!! During initialization there is data drop for about 5 sec !!

– New firmware is now properly installed in the IDU.

Advanced system configuration

Advanced system configuration, which could be important for correct system function, is accessible on GUI page „Maintenance / Advanced” (Figure 74).

Every setting must be applied separately by appropriate APPLY button. There is a description of particular setting and display boxes in the next text.

Figure 74: GUI page „Maintenance / Advanced

– DESIGN TYPE – According to the license file content a user can select specific Design Type which

changes complete system function. Design change involves reboot of FPGA and correct hwbase software loading. The setting must be applied by appropriate APPLY button. Possible selections

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are:

- SINGLE – One independent traffic channel over air

- MULTI – Up to four independent traffic channels over air

- PROTECTED 1+1 – Link protection by means of two IDUs

- AGGREGATE 2+0 – Speed aggregation by means of two IDUs

– FANS CONFIGURATION – Three modes are available. Speed of fan is controlled according to IDU

temperature in “auto” mode, fan is constantly running in „on” mode and fan is turned off in “off” mode. Auto mode is preferred option.

– AUTO CONFIGURATION – Start-up configuration is loaded after 10 minutes continuous error

state when the check box is selected. It is recommended to disable this function during link configuration and installation.

– FACTORY DEFAULT – Two different factory settings are available.

- RUN DEFAULT CONFIG – It restores the default configuration of the most important IDU

parts but some customer specific settings remain without change (design type, IP section, TX/RX frequencies, Tx Power, modulation type). It allows to keep remote connection with IDU but helps to return default configuration of extended configuration modes. The restored configuration must be then stored into start-up memory by means of write button.

- RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT – It restores the complete factory default configuration. All

stored configuration will be lost. This selection should be used only when local

management access to IDU is ensured.

ATTENTION: It is strictly recommended to backup (flash disk, PC) actual configuration before

applying RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT.

– REBOOT DEVICE – IDU is restarted after this selection.

ATTENTION: Device reboot causes approx. 20 seconds data drop.

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Chapter 5 – Configuration Examples

Example 1 – In-Band management separated by VLAN

In-Band management configuration with management traffic separation by means of VLAN is a preferred scheme when just one ETH connection (management & data traffic) into microwave link is accomplished. Communication with remote side is ensured by sharing common capacity for data and management traffics through internal ETH switch.The management data together with the user data are brought via the common Gigabit cable from the external Ethernet switch to IDU. The management traffic must be marked by unique tagged VLAN and the same VLAN is then used in whole management network for management traffic separation.

The application example is shown on the Figure 75.The configuration of the most important GUI pages at LOCATION 1 (provider side) is shown on the figures 76 - 79.

This concrete example describes application where SINGLE design is selected on both link sides, modulation is QAM128 in BW 30 MHz and appropriate maximal data speed is about 169 Mbps. IP addresses of both IDUs are from the same IP subnet, because this scheme is similar to switched Ethernet network. The slow separated management channels is also used in this configuration but only for periodical message exchanges between both IDUs. The remote management connection is available from port LAN 1 or alternatively from ports LAN 2, SFP 2 (WAN B) and WAN A (over air connection) in form of tagged frames with VLAN #100. The alternative local management connection is available through the LAN 3 port on each IDUs. This port accepts only untagged frames, the port is member of managed VLAN #100 (access mode). The whole data traffic is transparent between both IDUs excluding VLAN #100 which is reserved for management purposes. The CPU management port ETH 0 is accessible only from such management VLAN. The VLAN setting corresponds with appropriate explanation in chapter ETH VLAN settings on page 81.

In-Band management configuration with VLAN is supported by all designs (SINGLE, MULTI,

AGGREGATE, PROTECTED).

Main Advantages

– Fast management access to local and remote IDU.

– Just one Ethernet cable is required for data and management traffic connection.

Disadvantages

– Management traffic shares capacity with data traffic.

– It is required to know what is a type of customer traffic, especially VLAN configuration at

provider and customer side.

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Figure 75: Example 1 – In-Band management separated by means of VLAN

IDU1 (provider side)

IDU2 (customer side)

Maintenance | Advanced

Design

single

IP | Address

Local IP

10.10.10.10/24

10.10.10.9/24

Remote IP

10.10.10.9

10.10.10.10

Gateway IP

10.10.10.1

Ports | Parameters

Speed Allocation [Mbps]

ETH1 = 362

Ports | ETH VLAN

Port Mode

hybrid = lan1/2, wanA/B

access = lan3, mng

hybrid = lan1/2, wanA/B

access = lan3, mng

Port Groups

1 = all ports

VTU Setting

add 100 group1 off TTUUTT

add 100 group1 off DDUUTD

Design SINGLE must by selected as the first step in configuration process on both IDUs.

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