Siklu EtherHaul-1200F Installation Manual

EtherHaul-1200F™

Gigabit Ethernet Wireless Solution

Installation Manual

EH1200F-INST-04, Issue 3

February 2015

© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SIKLU COMMUNICATION LTD.

EH-1200F Installation Manual

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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Siklu assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear. Siklu makes no
warranties, expressed or implied, by operation of law or otherwise, relating to this
document, the products or the computer software programs described herein.

This document was originally written in English. Please refer to the E nglish language
version for a full and accurate description of all products and services described herein.

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Safety and Regulatory Notices

The following are mandatory notices for installation and operation of EtherHaul
Wireless Backhaul Link. Indications appearing here are required by the designated
government and regulatory agencies for purposes of safety and compliance.

General

Do not install or operate this System in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
Operating any electrical instrument in such an environment is a safety hazard.

European Commission

This product has been designed to comply with CE markings in accordance with the
requirements of European Directive 1995/5/EC.

This product has been designed to comply with the requirements of European
Directives.

This equipment must be permanently earthed for protection and functional purposes.
To make a protective earth connection, use the grounding point located on the System
ODU using a minimum amount of 16AWG grounding cable or according to local
electrical code.

This apparatus is intended to be accessible only to authorized personnel. Failure to
prevent access by unauthorized personnel will invalidate any approval given to this
apparatus.

This product is in full compliance with the following standards :

 RF EN 302 217-3 1.3.1

E-Band FCC part 101

 EMC EN 301 489-4
 Safety IEC 60950
 Operation EN 300 019-1-4 Class 4.1E
 Storage EN 300 019-1-1 Class 1.2
 Transportation EN 300 019-1-2 Class 2.2

FCC/IC Regulatory Statements

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and IC RSS standards. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

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Note:

Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Siklu LTD or
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

Caution:

Outdoor units and antennas should be installed ONLY by experienced installation
professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and, wherever
applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government regulatory authorities.
Failure to do so may void the product warranty and may expose the end user or the
service provider to legal and financial liabilities. Siklu LTD and its resellers or
distributors are not liable for injury, damage or violation of regulations associated
with the installation of outdoor units or antennas.

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Prudence: Les unités extérieures et les antennes doivent être installés que par des professionnels

expérimentés d'installation qui sont familiers avec les norms locales et les codes de
sécurité et, si applicable, sont agréées par les autorités gouvernementales de
réglementation compétents. Ne pas le faire peut annuler la garantie du produit et
peuvent exposer l'utilisateur final ou le fournisseur de services d'obligations juridiques
et financiers.Revendeurs ou distributeurs de ces équipements ne sont pas responsables
des blessures, des dommages ou violation des règlements liés à l'installation des unités
extérieures ou des antennes. L'installateur doit configurer le niveau de puissance de
sortie des antennes conformément aux réglementations nationales et le type d'antenne.

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Note:

Features and functionality described in this document may be available for specific
product models or starting from specific SW version.

Please review the individual product’s release notes to verify if a specific feature is
supported in the product you use.

Hint:

Informs you of a helpful optional activity that may be performed at the current
operating stage.

Note:

Provides important and useful information or describes an activity or situation that
may or will interrupt normal operation of the EtherHaul system, one of its
components, or the network.

About this Document

This document is the Installation Manual for the EtherHaul-1200F wireless Link.

It provides product overview and details the installation and initial setup.

For instructions how to use the product’s features, refer to the “EtherHaul Operation,
Administration and Maintenance Manual”.

Applicable Products and Releases

 E-Band

o EH-1200F, minimum SW release 6.0.0
o EH-1200FX, minimum SW release 6.0.0

Audience

This document assumes a working knowledge of wireless backhaul platforms and their
operating environments.

This document is intended for use by all persons who are involved in planning, installing,
configuring, and using the EtherHaul system.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document in order to make locating, reading,
and using information easier.

Special Attention

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Caution:

Describes an activity or situation that requires special attention.

Document References

Italicized text is used to reference sections or chapters
in this document. In many cases, references use
clickable hypertext links that enable immediate access
to referenced objects.

Command Input

Monospace text is used to help delineate command line
user input or text displayed in a command window.

Text Conventions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction to the EtherHaul System ........................................................10

1.1 Main Features ........................................................................................................... 11

1.2 Functional Description .............................................................................................. 13

1.3 Technical Specifications............................................................................................ 14

1.4 Licensing .................................................................................................................. 15

1.5 Management ............................................................................................................. 15

2 Installing the EtherHaul System .................................................................17

2.1 Preparing the Site ...................................................................................................... 17

2.1.1 Physical and Environmental Requirements.................................................... 18

2.1.2 Cabling Requirements................................................................................... 18

2.2 EtherHaul Package Content ....................................................................................... 19

2.3 Unpacking the EtherHaul .......................................................................................... 19

2.4 Required Tools.......................................................................................................... 20

2.5 Preparing for Installation ........................................................................................... 20

2.6 Mounting the EtherHaul ............................................................................................ 22

2.7 Installing the ODU with a Two Foot Antenna ............................................................ 24

2.8 Connecting the Cables ............................................................................................... 26

2.8.1 Power Options .............................................................................................. 26

2.8.2 DC Power Supply Notes ............................................................................... 27

2.8.3 Grounding the EtherHaul .............................................................................. 28

2.8.4 Preparing the Cables ..................................................................................... 29

2.8.5 Removing Connectors from the EtherHaul ODU ........................................... 30

2.8.6 Connecting DC Power .................................................................................. 30

2.8.7 Connecting Other Interfaces.......................................................................... 30

2.9 System LEDs ............................................................................................................ 31

2.10 Aligning the Antenna ................................................................................................ 31

2.10.1 Setting the ODU to Alignment Mode ............................................................ 32

2.10.2 Performing the Alignment ............................................................................ 32

2.11 Link Up Verification ................................................................................................. 33

3 Performing Basic Setup Using the Web-Based Management ..................35

3.1 Connecting to the ODU Using the Web-Based Management ..................................... 36

3.2 Main Page ................................................................ ................................................. 37

3.3 General Configuration Commands ............................................................................ 39

3.3.1 Apply ........................................................................................................... 39

3.3.2 Save Configuration ....................................................................................... 39

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3.3.3 Rollback ....................................................................................................... 40

3.3.4 Reset ............................................................................................................ 40

3.3.5 Copy To Remote .......................................................................................... 40

3.4 Quick Configuration Wizard ..................................................................................... 41

3.4.1 Quick Configuration: Step 1 – System .......................................................... 41

3.4.2 Quick Configuration: Step 2 – Radio ............................................................ 41

3.4.3 Quick Configuration: Step 3 – Eth Ports ....................................................... 43

3.4.4 Quick Configuration: Step 4 – Network ........................................................ 44

3.5 Radio Page ................................................................................................................ 45

3.5.1 Settings ........................................................................................................ 45

3.5.2 Advanced Settings ........................................................................................ 47

3.5.3 Maintenance ................................................................................................. 49

3.5.4 Modulation Table ......................................................................................... 49

3.5.5 Statistics ....................................................................................................... 50

3.6 Default Bridge Configuration .................................................................................... 50

4 Commissioning and Acceptance Procedure .............................................51

4.1 Installation Verification and Testing .......................................................................... 51

4.1.1 Physical Installation Verification .................................................................. 51

4.1.2 RF Link Test ................................................................................................ 51

4.1.3 Link Errors Test............................................................................................ 51

4.1.4 Ethernet Services Test .................................................................................. 52

4.1.5 Management Verification ............................................................................. 52

4.1.6 Recording ODU Configuration ..................................................................... 52

4.2 EtherHaul Commissioning and Acceptance Form ...................................................... 52

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TABLE OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1 Hitless Adaptive Bandwidth, Coding and Modulation ........................................ 13

Figure 1-2 EH-1200F (FDD) Functional Block Diagram ..................................................... 14

Figure 2-1 EtherHaul Mounting Assembly Components ...................................................... 22

Figure 2-2 Quick Release Hooks ......................................................................................... 23

Figure 2-3 EtherHaul ODU for 2ft Antenna ................................................................ ......... 24

Figure 2-4 EtherHaul ODU installed on 2ft Antenna ........................................................... 24

Figure 2-5 EtherHaul Connection Panel Details ................................................................... 26

Figure 2-6 DC Connector .................................................................................................... 27

Figure 2-7 Grounding Scheme ............................................................................................ 28

Figure 2-8 All-Weather Connecting Cable Shell Assembly ................................................. 29

Figure 3-1 Launching the Web-Based Management ............................................................ 36

Figure 3-2 Entering Username and Password ...................................................................... 36

Figure 3-3 Web-Based Management Main Page .................................................................. 36

Figure 3-4 Copy To-Remote icon ........................................................................................ 40

Figure 3-5 Quick Config Page: Step 1 - System ................................................................... 41

Figure 3-6 Quick Config Page: Step 2 - Radio ..................................................................... 41

Figure 3-7 Quick Config Page: Step 3 – Eth Ports ............................................................... 43

Figure 3-8 Quick Config Page: Step 4 – Network ................................................................ 44

Figure 3-9 Radio Page: Settings .......................................................................................... 45

Figure 3-10 Radio Page: Advanced Settings ................................ ........................................ 47

Figure 3-11 Radio Page: Maintenance ................................................................................. 49

Figure 3-12 Radio Page: Modulation Table ......................................................................... 49

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1 Introduction to the EtherHaul System

This chapter provides a brief overview of the EtherHaul product line.

The EtherHaul radio delivers carrier-grade wireless point-to-point gigabit Ethernet
services utilizing the 57-66GHz unlicensed V-band and the light-licensed 71-76/81­86GHz E-band spectrum.

The EtherHaul is based on Siklu’s revolutionary integrated-silicon technology, which
results in a highly reliable, zero footprint, and low-cost radio.

The EtherHaul offers Gigabit throughput, MEF -compliant networking, 8 levels of QoS,
enhanced Hitless Adaptive Bandwidth, Coding & Modulation for maximum spectral
efficiency, and services availability. It supports network synchronization, advanced
OAM&PM tools and ring protection optimized for both small cell and mobile backhaul. It
features multiple GbE interfaces, including optical, supporting complex network
topologies, such as daisy chain, ring, and mesh. The multiple ports enable also
colocation installation and leveraging the infrastructure for additional fixed services
delivery. The EtherHaul is fast, simple and inexpensive to deploy.

EtherHaul as the ideal solution for mobile backhaul and business services delivery
features:

 Field proven technology
 Reduced TCO and fast ROI
 All-outdoor invisible footprint

o Small and light
o Quick and easy to install

 Spectral efficient

o Wide range of frequencies
o TDD modulation with seamless delay and jitter
o Hitless Adaptive Bandwidth Coding an d Modulation for high availability

 Advanced layer-2 features:

o MEF-compliant services and QoS
o VLAN & Provider Bridge with 16K jumbo frames support

 Clear separation between multiple services with QoS
 Enables QoS aware MPLS services delivery

o SLA assurance

 Advanced AES encryption for secured street level deployments

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Highly-scalable, the EtherHaul products are software-upgradable to support future
Layer 2.5/3 networking and routing capabilities as networks evolve to flat-IP topologies.

The EtherHaul products features advanced adaptive modulation, bandwidth and coding

- allowing operators to maintain, prioritize, and verify QoS in all weather conditions,
while achieving maximum (up to 99.999%) link availability for prioritized services such
as voice signaling and Sync.

Offering easy and low cost all -outdoor installation and a small form factor, the
EtherHaul products are also environmentally -friendly - boasting a small system and
antenna footprint with especially low power consumption.

The EtherHaul systems are High-capacity Gigabit Ethernet backhaul, with advanced
networking capabilities, at the lowest TCO in the industry. EtherHaul enables mobile
operators to profitably and reliably provide data intensive services. Provided by Siklu,
the pioneer in silicon based mm-waves backhaul systems, EtherHaul systems are the
perfect choice for future proof investment.

1.1 Main Features

Siklu’s EtherHaul wireless backhaul radio link operates in the new V -band and E-band
spectrum, which provides clear technological and economic advantages over the
existing lower frequency bands. Taking advantage of the new spectrum, the EtherHaul
enables easy migration to support Gigabit throughput, enabling operators to enhance
bandwidth capacity on a “pay as you grow” basis. Supporting point-to-point, daisy­chain, ring, and mesh configurations, the EtherHaul system offers carrier class
availability and services.

The following are some of the main features of the EtherHaul (availability of features
depends on platform):

All-Outdoor Packet Radio

 Operates in the light-licensed 71-76/81-86 GHz E-Band
 Up to 1 Gbps throughput
 Asymmetric capacity configuration
 High gain narrow beam-width directional antenna
 Low latency

Highest Spectral Efficiency

 250 MHz, 500 MHz channel bandwidth
 Advanced hitless/errorless Adaptive Bandwidth, Coding and Modulation

(ABCM) for a large dynamic range

 Configurable center frequency across the entire band

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Carrier Ethernet Inside:

 Integrated Gigabit Ethernet switch
 Advanced bandwidth-aware QoS capabilities
 MEF compliant services and QoS
 Advanced service management, OAM and SLA assurance support
 SyncE, IEEE 1588TC and optimized transport of IEEE 1588
 Ring, mesh and daisy chain topologies for carrier grade availability and

resiliency

 Standard-based for seamless integration into existing networks and multi-

vendor interoperability

 Multi-vendor interoperability approved

Carrier Grade:

 CLI, SNMP and web-based local and remote management
 Extremely high reliability with very high MTBF
 Designed for ultra-low MTTR without the need for antenna realignment

Green Design:

 Zero footprint, all-outdoor, extremely light weight
 low power consumption
 IEEE 802.3at+ complaint Power over Ethernet

Quick and Easy Installation

 Rapid and flexible deployment
 Precise antenna alignment
 Minimal site preparation

Security

 Advanced AES encryption and security
 Narrow and secure beam-width

Adaptive Bandwidth, Coding and Modulation

The EtherHaul family implements hitless/errorless adaptive bandwidth, coding and
modulation adjustment to optimize the over-the-air transmission and prevent weather­related fading from disrupting traffic on the link. The EtherHaul can gain up to 21 dB in
link budget by dynamically adapting: Modulation, FEC coding rates , and channel
bandwidth maintaining the high priority traffic using quality of service advanced
mechanism and dropping the traffic according to the QoS priority defined by the user.

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Figure 1-1 Hitless Adaptive Bandwidth, Coding and Modulation

1.2 Functional Description

The EtherHaul is an all-outdoor system comprised of the following functional blocks:

 RFIC: Siklu’s integrated Silicon Germanium (SiGe) transceiver operating at 57 -

66GHz (EH-600T), 71-76GHz (EH-1200/EH-1200T) or 71-76/81-86GHz (EH­1200F).

 Modem/Baseband ASIC: Siklu’s modem/baseband ASIC includes the modem, FEC

engines, and Synchronous Ethernet support.

 Network Processor: the networking engine is the heart of the high speed

bridge/router function. The engine receives packets from Ethernet interfaces
the modem and CPU. It is responsible for proper forwarding between these all
interfaces.

 Interfaces: The network interface consists of 2-4 integrated 100/1000 Ethernet

ports, depends on the product type.

 Host processor (CPU) the host processor controls the system responsible for the

control plane, and the antenna alignment.

 Antenna: Siklu’s self-designed 1ft innovative antenna, as well as 2ft antenna

option for longer range higher availability.

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EtherHaul-1200F

Technology and frequency

 FDD, 71-76/81-86GHz

Modulation

 QPSK/QAM16/QAM64

Adaptive modulation

 Hitless adaptive bandwidth, coding and modulation, boosting system

gain by 25dB

Over-the-air throughput

 Up to 1000Mbps full-duplex

Typical link distance

 Up to 4500m (maximum 7000m)

Interfaces

 EH-1200F: 4xGE - 2xCopper+ 2xFiber ports or 1xCopper+ 3xFiber ports
 EH-1200FX: 2xGE - 2xCopper

Antenna

 Integrated 1ft (31cm) Cassegrain reflector - 43dBi antenna gain,
 External 2ft (65cm) Cassegrain reflector -50dBi antenna gain

Power options

 PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at)
 Direct Telco DC: ±36-57VDC

Ethernet features

 VLAN (IEEE 802.1q) and VLAN stacking (Q -in-Q, IEEE 802.1ad Provider

Bridge)

 IEEE 802.1d Transparent Bridging
 Advanced QoS &Traffic management- 802.1p, DSCP & MPLS EXP

o Scheduling , Shaping, Policing

 MEF 9,14 and 21 compliant
 Ethernet OAM and CFM (IEEE 802.1ag / ITU-T Y.1731 / IEEE 802.3ah)
 Ethernet Ring Protection (ITU-T G.8032)

Figure 1-2 EH-1200F (FDD) Functional Block Diagram

1.3 Technical Specifications

For detailed technical specifications please refer to the datasheet.
For detailed supported features list please refer to the product’s release notes.

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 MAC learning
 Link state propagation
 Jumbo frames

Synchronization

 IEEE 1588 TC
 Synchronous Ethernet ITU-T G.8261/8262/8264

Network topologies

 Ring, daisy-chain and mesh

Encryption

 AES 128-bit and 256-bit

Management

 In-band, out-of-band, embedded CLI, web GUI, SNMPv2/3

System modes

 Adaptive modulation
 Symmetrical uplink/downlink ratio or Asymmetrical
 Alignment

Environmental

 Operating temperature: -45° ÷ +50°C
 Ingress protection rating: IP67

Dimensions and Weight

 24.5 cm x 22.5 cm x 7 cm
 ODU + 1ft Antenna (Dia. x Depth) -31 cm x 13 cm
 Weight ODU + antenna (1ft): 4 kg

1.4 Licensing

The EtherHaul family provides for easy migration to support Gigabit throughput,
enabling operators to enhance bandwidth capacity on a “pay as you grow” basis as well
as adding features and capabilities according to their networks evoluti ons. You can
order the following EtherHaul software (capacity steps and feature availability depend
on your platform):

 Data rates
 Layer 2 networking capabilities – OAM and Resiliency
 Synchronization – Synchronous Ethernet (ITU-T G.8261) and IEE-1588TC
 Encryption.

Vlan configuration and Provider-Bridge settings capabilities are enabled by default and
do not require a license.

The software licenses are serial number dependent.

1.5 Management

You can manage an EtherHaul system using a Web-Based Element Management System
(Web EMS) or a Command Line Interface (CLI). The CLI is compatible with SNMP.

Advanced network features must be managed using the CLI.

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The EtherHaul system features a wide range of built-in indicators and diagnostic tools
for advanced OAM functionality. The system is designed to enable quick evaluation,
identification, and resolution of operating faults.

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Caution:

The installation and maintenance of the EtherHaul link should only be done by
service personnel who are properly trained and certified to carry out such
activities.

Caution:

It is the responsibility of the installer to insure that when using the outdoor
antenna kits in the United States (or where FCC rules apply), only those
antennas certified with the product are used. The use of any antenna other
than those certified with the product is expressly forbidden in accordance to
FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204.

2 Installing the EtherHaul System

This chapter describes how to install and perform the basic setup for EtherHaul outdoor
unit (ODU) in an EtherHaul wireless network, including:

 Preparing the Site
 EtherHaul Package Content
 Unpacking the EtherHaul
 Required Tools
 Preparing for Installation
 Mounting the EtherHaul
 Installing the ODU with a Two Foot Antenna
 Connecting the Cables
 System LEDs
 Aligning the Antenna
 Link Up Verification

The installation of the EtherHaul system is followed by initial system setup that will be
described in the next chapter.

2.1 Preparing the Site

Carefully select and prepare each EtherHaul ODU site to make device instal lation and
configuration as simple and trouble-free as possible. During site selection and
preparation, always consider the long-term needs of both your network and your
applications.

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