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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 5

OVERVIEW ................................................................................................... 5 COMPLETE COVERAGE ................................................................................. 5 ECLIPSE PLATFORM FEATURES..................................................................... 5 CAPACITY MIGRATION................................................................................... 6 SUMMARY .................................................................................................... 6

SYSTEM OVERVIEW .................................................................................... 7 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 7 SYSTEM COMPONENTS................................................................................. 7 INTELLIGENT NODE UNIT (INU) ..................................................................... 8 INU CARD OVERVIEW .................................................................................. 9 INDOOR UNIT (IDU) .................................................................................... 15 ODU300 OUTDOOR UNIT........................................................................... 16 ODU100 OUTDOOR UNIT........................................................................... 20

ECLIPSE NETWORKS ................................................................................ 21 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 21 PROTECTED CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................... 21 PDH OR SDH............................................................................................ 22 HIGH CAPACITY PDH ................................................................................. 22 ECLIPSE PDH RINGS ................................................................................. 22 ECLIPSE WIRELESS NODES......................................................................... 24

ECLIPSE PORTAL ...................................................................................... 27 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 27 PORTAL FEATURES..................................................................................... 28

PROVISION V ELEMENT MANAGER ........................................................ 31 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 31 NETWORK MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION ....................................................... 32 PROVISION V FEATURES ............................................................................ 32 DEVICE SUPPORT....................................................................................... 32

STANDARDS............................................................................................... 33 SYMBOLS.................................................................................................... 35 ABBREVIATIONS........................................................................................ 37

WARNING................................................................................................... 39

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Introduction

Overview Eclipse from Stratex Networks is the first microwave radio to integrate all point-to-point applications in a single product platform. Eclipse changes the way networks are planned, deployed and maintained, dramatically reducing the total cost of using microwave backhaul. Its highly scaleable, software-configurable architecture gives operators complete control of changing conditions and future network needs, all with minimal cost and service disruption.

Complete Coverage Eclipse is unique in providing single-platform coverage for all licensed frequency bands from 5 to 38 GHz with capacities from 4xE1 to 2xSTM-1, plus Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet. Eclipse is first to combine PDH and SDH applications in one radio.

Eclipse Platform Features Unique features include:

One 1RU node supports up to three ODUs. Extended 2RU node supports up to six ODUs. Node supports star and ring configurations. Choice of modulation and capacity via software. Choice of operation as a PDH or SDH radio via software. NxE1 rates up to 64xE1 provide an alternative to migrating to SDH. Choice of E1, E3, STM-1 and Ethernet customer interfaces. Software-configurable traffic routing, without local cabling. Designed for maximum uptime, minimum time to repair, and a 30-

year field MTBF.

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Figure 1: Eclipse provides a complete solution in a single platform

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Portal, an advanced Java-based maintenance tool presents local and remote node status with performance monitoring, configuration control and diagnostics.

ProVision element manager provides comprehensive management for small to large networks. Diagnostic tools include E1 circuit performance monitoring across multiple Eclipse nodes.

Automated commissioning and fault-finding routines support fast deployment and maintenance.

Capacity Migration Eclipse provides capacity migration from low-capacity PDH to high- capacity PDH or SDH, all in one platform. This exclusive flexibility allows operators to plan for future network requirements with confidencefuture risks on capacity are minimized.

Summary Eclipse incorporates the latest technology to deliver a wireless solution optimized for backhaul networks, whether connecting base stations for 2G or 3G mobile networks or terminals for MMDS fixed wireless access or private networks. Stratex Networks has concentrated on providing innovative features to lower the total cost of wireless backhaul while enhancing the overall experience in planning, ordering and delivery through to deployment and ongoing maintenance; all while providing an upgrade path to meet the demands of next generation network requirements.

Figure 2: Eclipse capacity migration from 4xE1 to 2xSTM-1


System Overview

Introduction Eclipse is based upon the highly successful split-mount architecture pioneered by Stratex Networks (formerly Digital Microwave Corporation) in the early 1990s. This architecture consists of a compact indoor mounted unit connected by a single coaxial cable to an environmentally hardened outdoor radio frequency unit, which is mounted directly to a high-performance parabolic antenna.

For North American and long distance, high capacity trunking applications Eclipse will also be released in an all-indoor rack mount configuration. This option is not covered in this document.

System Components Eclipse provides a choice of indoor and outdoor units, depending upon the deployment application:

Intelligent Node Unit The wireless node architecture is enabled by the Intelligent Node Unit, or INU. Its modular design supports either a simple terminal, or a more complex node, through a variety of hot-swappable plug-in cards. The INU is available in a standard 1RU and optional 2RU shelf to support up to 3 outdoor units (ODUs) or 6 ODUs respectively, with traffic routed internally to eliminate external tributary cables and patch panels.

Indoor Unit The Eclipse Indoor Unit, or IDU, is a 1RU unit providing terminal support for 4/8xE1 or 4/8/16xE1, non-protected, and is intended for deployment at spur sites or in single low-capacity links. The IDU is for operation with the ODU100 only.

Figure 3: Eclipse from Stratex Networks

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ODU300 ODU300 supports all capacities from 4xE1 to 2xSTM-1 and modulation rates from QPSK to 128 QAM without hardware change. It makes full capacity migration possible without the need to climb towers. ODU300 is available for all licensed frequency bands from 5 to 38 GHz and is for use with the INU only.

ODU100 The Eclipse ODU100 is optimized for 4xE1 to 16xE1, QPSK. It is intended for use in spur links from an Eclipse node to a terminal site or in low-capacity networks. ODU100 is available for selected frequency bands from 7 to 38 GHz, and is contained in the same mechanical package as the ODU300. It is for use with the INU or IDU.

Intelligent Node Unit (INU) The INU consists of a chassis containing dedicated and universal slots that accept a variety of plug-in cards. The dedicated slots are for a Node Controller Card (NCC) and a Fan card (FAN). The universal slots are for radio, tributary and services cards.

The INU provides support for up to three radios, or with a collocated Expansion INU, up to six radios. Power requirements are 40.5 to 60 Vdc.

Indoor Chassis The standard INU shelf is called the Indoor Chassis (IDC), and is 1RU in size. The IDC provides a total of four universal slot positions, which can support up to three ODUs, or three non-protected traffic paths.

An optional 2RU extended version, the IDCe, provides six additional universal slot positions (10 total), and can support up to six ODUs, supporting six non-protected or three protected traffic paths.

Both the IDC and IDCe include an integral backplane that interfaces with all card types, and carries a TDM bus, which in association with a control bus provides the cross-connect and end-to-end circuit connectivity for traffic and overhead channels plus north-south traffic aggregation and ring protection switching. All plug-in cards are fully compatible between the IDC and IDCe.

The Eclipse ODU300 provides total coverage from 4xE1 to 2xSTM-1 without hardware changes.

Figure 4: INU 1RU Modular Architecture


Indoor chassis

Rack height

Universal slots

ODUs supported Traffic directions

IDC 1 RU 4 3 Up to 3 non-protected

IDCe 2 RU 10 6 Up to 6 non-protected, or up to 3 protected

The TDM bus can operate in one of three programmable configurations, NxE1, NxE3 or NxSTM-1. The traffic-handling capacity limit of each configuration is:

96xE1, 8xE3, 2xSTM-1.

In this way, the INU can be configured as an NxE1, NxE3 or as an STM-1 radio. Or it can be configured to provide a mix of E1, E3 , STM-1 and Ethernet traffic interfaces to/from a common NxE1 Bus, using multiplexer version DACs for the E3 and STM-1 interfaces.

INU Card Overview The INU provides a combination of dedicated and universal slot positions for plug-in cards. The dedicated slots are for a Node Controller Card (NCC) and a Fan card (FAN), both of which must be installed in each INU configuration for correct operation.

The universal slots can be populated with a variety of available plug-in card types. There is no restriction of plug-in combinations or slot position. Figure 6 below lists the available plug-in cards that can be installed in the universal slots.

Figure 5: Eclipse TDM Bus Architecture

Table 1: INU Chassis Options

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Node Controller Card (NCC) The NCC provides the key node management and control functions and carries the main power supply for the 48 Vdc input.

The front panel interfaces provide:

Main 48 Vdc power connection and fuse for the INU with the fuse also doubling as the power on/off switch,

3-Port 10/100 Base-T LAN hub/switch for Portal or ProVision, Serial interface for Portal, Two LED indicators for Test and Status.

The NCC also carries a CompactFlash card, which holds the terminal software configuration and Node License. The card is accessible once the NCC card is withdrawn. The Node License level is dependent upon the number of RACs fitted to the INU, and the capacity of each link supported by the node. DACs are not assigned a license.

Figure 6: INU Plug-In Card Options

Figure 8: NCC Front Panel view

Figure 7: Node Controller Card (NCC)


Fan Card (FAN) The FAN module holds two long-life axial fans. Fan operation is temperature-controlled and is performance-monitored by the NCC. Under normal conditions one fan operates, cycled between the two available. Both fans will operate if the first fails to keep the temperature below a preset threshold.

Radio Access Card (RAC) The RAC is the intermediary between the digital baseband and the ODU. It performs the primary modulation/demodulation functions plus FEC, adaptive equalization and IF loopback switching. It connects to its ODU via a single 50 coaxial cable and to other cards in the INU via the TDM bus backplane.

A universal RAC interfaces to the ODU300, while other RAC variants are available to cover capacity and bandwidth combinations greater than 30 MHz, and to provide the IF interface to the ODU100.

The main variants are:

RAC10. Interfaces to the ODU100. Supports capacities from 4xE1 to 16xE1, with bandwidths up to 30 MHz.

RAC30. Interfaces to the ODU300. Supports capacities from 4xE1 to 1xSTM-1, with bandwidths up to 30 MHz.

RAC31. Interfaces to the ODU300. Supports 2xSTM-1 with a bandwidth of 55/56 MHz.

RAC32. Interfaces to the ODU300. Supports 1xSTM-1 with a bandwidth of 50/55/56 MHz.

Up to three RACs can be fitted in one INU, and a further three in the Expansion INU. These RACs can be a mix of any frequency band and capacity. Two RACs are fitted to support 1+1 protected, diversity or 2+0 link operation.

Figure 10: Radio Access Card (RAC)

Figure 9: FAN Card

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Data Access Card (DAC) The DAC performs the signal conversion between the customer interface and the TDM bus, where it interfaces with other cards via the backplane. It includes software selection of balanced or unbalanced E1 terminations, and tributary loopbacks.

Different DAC versions provide a full suite of capacity options. Up to three DACs of the same or different capacity can be installed in one INU.

Where all customer interface requirements are of the same format, such as E1, E3 or STM-1, transparent version DACs are used, which connect to the backplane that is software-configured to exactly match one of these three formats.

For a mix of E1 and E3 customer interfaces on one INU a Mux version (Multiplexer/De-multiplexer) NxE3 DAC is used to convert the E3 format to a common NxE1 backplane. Similarly, a Mux version STM-1 DAC converts up to 63xE1 to/from the backplane to an STM-1 interface. In this way the INU can flexibly provide PDH and SDH interfaces from a common high-capacity NxE1 backplane.

Figure 11: RAC Front Panel

4-16xE1 DAC

1-2xSTM-1 DAC

Figure 12: Data Access Cards

Figure 13: DAC 16x and DAC 2x155o Front Panels


The DAC options are:

DAC Name Description/Function DAC 4x 4xE1 DAC 8x 4/8xE1 DAC 16x 4/8/16xE1 DAC 1x155o 1xSTM-1 Optical (SM) DAC 2x155o 2xSTM-1 Optical (SM) DAC 2x155e 1/2xSTM-1 Electrical (G703) DAC 1xE3 1xE3 DAC 3xE3 3xE3 DAC 1xE3M 1xE3 to 16xE1 Mux DAC 2xE3M 2xE3 to 32xE1 Mux DAC 1x155oM 1xSTM-1 to 63xE1 Mux DAC 1x155eM 1xSTM-1 to 63xE1 Mux DAC ES 2x10/100 Base-T Fast Ethernet

Multiplexer DACs Different types of multiplexer DAC are available to map either 1xE3, 2xE3, or 1xSTM-1 optical or electrical to an NxE1 TDM bus. This enables access to both E1 and E3 interfaces from the same INU without the need for a stand-alone E3 mux, and where an STM-1 interface to a PDH network is needed, removes the need for an expensive STM-1 multiplexer.

Figure 14: Multiplexer DACs remove the need for standalone E3 or STM-1 terminal muxes

Table 2: Available DAC Options

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Ethernet DAC (DAC ES) The INU supports transport of Ethernet traffic to meet market demands for:

LAN interconnection and bridging for the Enterprise market; Backhaul for Broadband access wireless solutions; Backhaul for next generation of 3G networks, including UMTS (Rev 5)

and CDMA 2000 and 1xEV-D0.

Using the flexibility of the TDM bus and the programmable capacity of the Eclipse platform, Ethernet traffic can be delivered alone or combined with TDM NxE1 data from a second DAC fitted in the INU. Two 10/100 Base-T channels on the DAC ES are individually configurable in 2 Mbps capacity increments, along with TDM traffic up to the capacity total of the radio. The performance of each Ethernet channel can be controlled by reducing/increasing the bandwidth allocation.

For example, a link transporting 32xE1 (64 Mbps) could have 16 Mbps assigned to 8xE1 TDM traffic, and two Ethernet channels, each with 24 Mbps.

The DAC ES provides a 4-Port 10/100 BaseT Ethernet bridging function with full 802.3x compatibility.

Subsequent Ethernet DAC versions will provide support for spanning tree, VLAN and concentration to allow concatenation of several Ethernet interfaces onto the same Ethernet radio channel.

Node Protection Card (NPC) Where additional redundancy for nodes supporting protected or multiple links is required, the NPC can be installed in the INU to provide redundancy for the 48 Vdc power supply and TDM bus controller functions provided by the NCC. In the event of an NCC failure the NPC will maintain operation of the node until the NCC can be replaced.

Figure 15: Eclipse enables mixed Ethernet and TDM transport with the DAC ES


Auxiliary & Alarm I/O Card (AUX) The AUX card provides user configurable auxiliary data channels and alarm input and output (I/O) options. One or more AUX cards can be fitted to an INU or INUe.

Auxiliary Data

Three 64 kbps channels are independently software-configurable for synchronous or asynchronous operation. Control options provide:

Synchronous RS422 for 64 kbps Asynchronous RS232 for 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 bps Asynchronous setup for 7/8/9 bits data, 1 start, 1/2 stop, odd,

even or no parity DTE/DCE mode (synchronous) Synchronous internal/external clock source for transmit input

with clock edge selection

The Aux channel physical interface is a high-density 26-pin DB15 connector.

Alarm I/O

The alarm option provides a total of six interfaces, software-configurable via Portal or ProVision V, for any of the following combinations:

2x TTL alarm inputs and 4x Form-C relay outputs. 4x TTL alarm inputs and 2x Form-C relay outputs. 6x TTL alarm inputs.

Any local or remote alarms generated in the system, including any alarm TTL input, can be mapped, singularly or in groups to any alarm output.

The alarm I/O physical interface is a high-density 15-pin DB9 connector.

Indoor Unit (IDU) The IDU is a non-modular 1RU indoor unit optimized for installations where there is no requirement for capacity migration beyond 16xE1 non-protected. Protected or diversity configurations are supported by the INU.

The IDU is available in two versions: 4/8xE1 or 4/8/16xE1. Both interface directly to the ODU100 via a single 50 coaxial cable through an N-type front panel connector. E1 customer connections are via RJ45 connectors.

One auxiliary channel can be switched between RS232 and RS422, and an external alarm provides two TTL alarm inputs and four Form-C relay outputs via a DB15 connector. Alarm outputs can be mapped to any alarms generated in the system.

Figure 16: IDU Front Panel View

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The IDU also provides a single 10 Base-T Ethernet NMS or Portal interface, a serial RJ45 port for Portal, -48Vdc connector and fuse/switch, and LED indicators for Status and Test.

The IDU is convection cooled (no fans).

ODU300 Outdoor Unit The ODU300 spans a wide range of frequencies, capacities and modulation formats to support migration from low capacity PDH, to high capacity PDH or SDH, all without hardware change.

ODU300 TX Bandwidth, MHz

Capacity 3.5 7 13.75/14 27.5/28 50/55/56 4xE1 16 QAM QPSK 8xE1 16 QAM QPSK

16xE1 16 QAM QPSK 32xE1 16 QAM 48xE1 32 QAM 64xE1 128 QAM 16 QAM

1xE3 16 QAM QPSK 2xE3 16 QAM 3xE3 32 QAM 4xE3 128 QAM 16 QAM

1xSTM-1 128 QAM 16 QAM 2xSTM-1 128 QAM

The same mechanical design is used for all bands from 5 to 38 GHz.

ODU300 connects to a RAC in the INU via a single 50 coaxial cable, which carries the transmit and receive IF signals, telemetry overheads, internal controls and ODU DC power.

ODU Design Innovations The ODU design incorporates a number of patented and patent-pending innovations, from the synthesizer design to a high accuracy detector providing direct measurement of output power at the antenna flange, an IF cable interference and distortion compensator, and a unique technique for linearity error correction called Adaptive LEC.

Figure 17: ODU300 mounted on a 0.3m (1ft) antenna

Table 3: ODU300 Capacity/ Bandwidth Options


Frequency Coverage Table 4 lists ODU300 frequency bands and T-R spacings: Frequency Band, GHz

Frequency Range, MHz

T-R Spacings Supported, MHz

5 4600 to 5000 312

L6 5925 to 6425 252.04

U6 6425 to 7110 340

7 (7.5) 7110 to 7900 154, 161, 245

8 7250 to 8500 119, 126, 151.614, 266, 311.32

11 10700 to 11700 490, 530

13 12750 to 13250 266

15 1440 to 15350 315, 420, 490, 644, 728

18 17700 to 19700 1010/1092.5

23 21200 to 23600 1008/1200/1232

26 24250 to 27000 1008

28 27500 to 29500 1008

32 31800 to 33400 812

38 37050 to 40000 1260

High Performance Features Standard features include:

High system gain with a choice of QPSK or QAM modulation for improved threshold performance.

Forward Error Correction (FEC). Advanced 20-tap Adaptive Equalization using the Stratex Networks

Vantex chipset.

Space or frequency diversity.

Output Power Control Output power is frequency band and modulation dependent and is programmable in 1 dB steps over a 30 dB range (25 dB for 128 QAM), with an accuracy of 1.5 dB. An additional 10 dB of attenuation is also available under software control for Fade Margin testing, giving up to 40 dB of available attenuation.

Automatic Transmitter Power Control (ATPC) is a standard and configurable over the full transmit dynamic range in 1 dB steps. ATPC is enabled/disabled through Portal, with the operator able to select a not-to-exceed transmit power. A transmitter mute function is included in the service and maintenance options.

Table 4: ODU300 Frequency Coverage

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ODU300 Output Power (dBm)

QPSK 16 QAM 64 QAM 128 QAM 6 30.5 26.5 25.5 24.5 7 30.5 26.5 25.5 24.5 8 30.5 26.5 25.5 24.5 11 29.0 25.0 24.0 23.0 13 28.0 24.0 23.0 22.0 15 27.0 23.0 22.0 21.0 18 21.5 17.5 16.5 15.5 23 21.5 17.5 16.5 15.5 26 21.5 17.5 16.5 15.5 28 21.0 17.0 16.0 15.0 32 20.5 16.5 15.5 14.5

Freq

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(GH

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38 20.0 16.0 15.0 14.0

Receiver Performance Receiver threshold performance is guaranteed to meet or better relevant ETSI specifications. Threshold, adjacent-channel and co-channel performance for 1x STM-1 complies with ETSI Class 5b. The dynamic range extends from the 10-3 BER threshold to 20 dBm.

The accuracy of the receive signal level (RSL) as displayed by Portal or ProVision is within 2 dB over an RSL range of -70 to -40 dBm and a temperature range of 0 to 35C.

Residual BER is better than 10-13.

Adaptive LEC Adaptive LEC (Linearity Error Correction) is a novel technique to compensate for channel imperfections and Tx/Rx non-linearity by providing automatic adaptive bit error correction. It requires no tuning or matching, and is frequency, data rate and modulation independent.

The design moves error correction to the receive side to allow signal optimization based on residual BER, and is fully adaptive. This implementation is less complex than transmitter based solutions and offers superior reliability.

Figure 18: Eclipse Adaptive LEC

Table 5: ODU300 Output Power Specifications


Mechanical Arrangement ODU300 is factory sealed as a single field-replaceable unit. All internal components are mounted on a finned cast aluminium base plate, which attaches directly to the antenna mount.

The ODU includes the diplexer, which determines the tuning range of the unit, and the synthesiser assembly is shock-mounted for optimum shock/vibration performance. An environmental/EMI gasket provides the seal between the cover and base, ensuring a watertight fit to IPX6.

Tuning Range The diplexer limits the range over which the operating frequency can be set via software, with the available range dependent upon the frequency band and specific Tx-Rx spacing employed. Within the diplexer range frequencies can be set locally or remotely via Portal or ProVision.

At the higher frequencies (18 to 38 GHz), the full half band (low or high band) is covered by two or three options, each with a range of several hundred MHz.

At the lower frequencies (6 to 15 GHz), the available tuning range is smaller, meaning just one ODU is needed for full half-band operation.

For markets requiring more stringent noise floor performance at frequencies below 18 GHz (UK, Germany), an ODU option provides channel-specific (28 MHz) filters.

Antenna Mount The ODU attaches to its antenna by a direct-mount collar, which includes a built-in rotator for selection of vertical or horizontal polarization. For single antenna protected, frequency diversity and 2+0 operation, a direct-mount antenna combiner for two ODUs is available. A full range of antennas is offered with diameters from 0.2m to 1.8m. Remote-mount antenna kits are available for use with standard antennas.

As an aid to antenna alignment, the ODU includes receive signal level (RSL) access via a capped BNC connector. An optional accessory is an audio beeper unit, which converts the RSL to an audio tone, the pitch of which is directly proportional to the RSL.

Figure 19: ODU300 Internal Arrangement

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ODU100 Outdoor Unit The ODU100 provides QPSK-only transmission for capacities from 4xE1 to 16xE1 in frequency bands between 7 and 38 GHz. It incorporates the same basic building blocks and mechanical design used in the ODU300 with the primary differences being in the IF board and transceiver power amplifier.

ODU100 is for operation with either the IDU or the INU, the latter via the RAC10 plug-in card. Where an ODU100 is installed, an ODU100 must also be installed at the far end of the link.

ODU100 TX Bandwidth, MHz Capacity 7 13.75 / 14 27.5 / 28

4xE1 QPSK 8xE1 QPSK

16xE1 QPSK

ODU100 provides the same range of features as ODU300, namely tuning range, power output and control, ATPC and RSL accuracy.

ODU100 Output Power (dBm)

QPSK 7 24.5 8 24.5

13 22.0 15 21.0 18 19.0 Fr

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(G

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23 19.0

Table 6: ODU100 Capacity Bandwidth options

Table 7: ODU100 Output Power Specifications


Eclipse Networks

Introduction With Eclipse, operators can choose between deploying simple links or network-optimized wireless nodes. The INU greatly simplifies node design, reduces rack space, decreases DC power consumption, and virtually eliminates local cross-connect and IDF cabling. Node features include:

Ability to support multiple ODUs from a single INU. Traffic routing performed internally by the TDM bus under software

control.

Software control of the TDM bus to provide a PDH or SDH radio. High-capacity PDH options provide an alternative to SDH migration. North-south traffic aggregation. Support for PDH ring networks with built-in path protection.

These features enable deployment of highly resilient, capacity-scaleable networks based upon PDH operation, thereby removing the cost and complexity of SDH and external multiplexing and switching equipment.

Protected Configurations Eclipse supports 1+1 protected and diversity configurations from a single, INU. The INU is equipped with two RACs, each connected to an ODU and a DAC or DACs provide local traffic interfaces if required. For additional protection of INU functions an NPC can be added to provide power supply and NCC control redundancy.

Hitless receive switching is provided for hot standby and diversity. Space diversity requires two ODUs, each with their own antenna. Hot standby and frequency diversity are supported by a direct-mount combiner to combine the two ODUs onto a single antenna. The combiner is available with an unequal 6 - 1.5 dB coupler or with an equal 3 - 3 dB split. Space and frequency diversity can be combined to provide hybrid diversity.

For hot standby and space diversity, switching is independent for transmit and receive directions.

These protection and diversity configurations apply to both ODU300 and ODU100.

Figure 20: Eclipse 1+1 protected configuration

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PDH or SDH The INU can be software-configured to provide a PDH or SDH air-interface radio. In PDH mode it can further be set to NxE1 or NxE3.

In SDH mode the capacity choice is 1xSTM-1 or 2xSTM-1. In E3 mode, capacity choices extend to 8xE3. In E1 mode, capacity choices extend to 64xE1.

INUs must be similarly configured for both ends of a link, meaning if an INU is set for NxE1 operation, the remote end INU must also be set for NxE1.

High Capacity PDH Eclipse supports 16, 32, 48 or 64xE1 in the same 28 MHz channel bandwidth, enabling smooth capacity migration from 16xE1 without an increase in channel bandwidth. This high capacity NxE1 capability means deployment of SDH network elements can often be avoided to result in significant cost savings and reduced complexity.

Advantage Benefits Capacity migration

Smooth capacity migration from 4xE1 through to 64xE1 without having to migrate the sub-network to SDH.

Common sparing = lower costs No SDH Muxes Saves on cost

No additional rack space required. No timing or synchronization issues. High speed and wander-

free PDH networks are an optimum solution for synchronization transport in mobile networks.

Less to go wrong = higher reliability Higher System gain QPSK 16xE1 or 16 QAM 32xE1 operate in the same bandwidth

allocation as STM-1 128 QAM, but with higher power output and improved receiver sensitivity.

Higher system gain means smaller antennas for the same path length and availability objectives.

The use of smaller antennas has many benefits, including lower shipping costs, reduced tower occupancy, lower tower third-party lease charges, reduced demands on tower mechanics, lower installation costs and reduced environmental impact

Eclipse PDH Rings Eclipse supports protected PDH ring configurations with traffic switching at the INU level. The rings are implemented by east/west facing RAC/ODU combinations from a single INU, with each configured to carry the same capacity. A closed loop is formed where each node (INU) is connected to two adjacent nodes, the east and west nodes.

Basis The north node in the ring is the source and destination of all traffic; Rings operate at a capacity of 16x, 32x, 48x or 64xE1, with a minimum

4xE1 drop at each node;

Maximum of 16 nodes in the ring; Only PDH ring protection is provided. SDH (NxSTM-1) ring protection is

provided via an ADM, such as Stratex Networks ADR.

Table 8: Eclipse High Capacity PDH Benefits


Digital Wrapping Wrapping is used to provide the ring protection, which is based on local decisions made by the nodes adjacent to the failure point. This protection method can be applied to unidirectional or bi-directional (counter rotating) rings, where nodes adjacent to the failure loop wrap the traffic received on its outer (inner) ring to its inner (outer) ring.

The advantages of the wrapping method are:

It is fast and requires only local nodes to make the switching decision. It minimizes loss of packets. It is simple to implement. It does not require signaling to other nodes. Switching is revertive. When the fault is cleared the loops (wraps) established are opened and traffic is restored to its normal, default mode.

Figures 22 and 23 show an example of east-west ring protection in normal and failure modes.

Figure 21: Eclipse PDH Ring Network, normal operation

Figure 22: Eclipse PDH Ring Network, after Digital Wrapping

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Eclipse Wireless Nodes

Simple Node Designs Simple nodes can be constructed to aggregate traffic from two remote sites onto a higher capacity link towards the network core.

In Figure 24 the two remote, terminal sites are IDU/ODU100 installations. The node site consists of a single 1RU INU with two ODU100s facing the remote sites, while the higher-capacity feeder link could be an ODU100, or an ODU300 to provide for future capacity expansion. Local traffic add/drop at the INU is provided by a DAC. All traffic is routed through the node without external cabling.

Figure 23: Simple Eclipse PDH Network Nodes


Complex Nodes Made Simple With Eclipse Figure 25 shows a larger node arrangement. In this case a single node consisting of an expanded dual INU aggregates traffic from three feeder links plus local traffic add/drop onto a high-capacity 64xE1 east-west ring.

The TDM bus, configured via Portal, controls traffic routing through the node and ring path-protection switching.

A traditional solution would require a site made up of two PDH radio terminals, two SDH radio terminals and an additional SDH Add/Drop Mux and all associated optical and electrical patch cables, including a separate E1 Patch Panel/DDF. The Eclipse solution replaces all this with one compact node. Table 9 summarizes the differences and benefits of the Eclipse node solution.

Note: Rack height for traditional solution includes 6RU E1 Patch Panel.

Figure 24: Complex wireless nodes made simple with Eclipse

Table 9: Comparison network node example

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Eclipse Portal

Introduction Portal is the Eclipse configuration, commissioning and diagnostics tool. It is a web-enabled application embedded in the Eclipse system software and accessible via a web-browser such as Internet Explorer. On initial access it stores itself on your PC and automatically downloads support for new features from the radio as needed. This ensures Portal always exactly matches the version of system software supplied, or subsequently downloaded in any radio upgrade.

Portal works seamlessly with ProVision, Stratex Networks carrier class element manager, to provide an integrated solution for network rollouts, fault resolution, and maintenance. A chat feature supports on-line communication with up to four ProVision or Portal users, and messages can be left on the radio message board to record warnings and notes specific to a site or sites.

Advanced Verification Tools Via Portal or ProVision, Eclipse provides a number of advanced system verification tools to support the installer and maintenance engineer. These include:

Interferer Scan. The local ODU transmit is muted and the receiver swept across the frequency range of the installed diplexer. Interfering signals within the band are graphically displayed by Portal.

RF Power measurement. Using the built-in power detector, transmit output power can be accurately measured and verified without using external test equipment and without having to remove the ODU from the antenna.

RSL measurement. A built-in receive signal level indicator (RSL) displays the strength of the received signal with a +/-2 dB accuracy to support antenna alignment and later verification of link performance.

Fade Margin Test. Under software control a maximum 40 dB of attenuation can be inserted to measure actual fade margin. No external test equipment is required.

Link BER performance. Using a built-in PRBS test pattern generator and the G.826 BER measurement functions, the bit error rate performance of a link can be measured over time.

Figure 25: Eclipse Portal is a new-generation web-based tool.

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E1 circuit performance. This ProVision-based feature enables BER monitoring of an E1 data circuit through a network of Eclipse nodes. By monitoring E1 frame errors, an estimate of the end-to-end performance of an E1 circuit can be made.

Portal Features Portal is designed for use outdoors and indoors, with high contrast color schemes and keyboard friendly controls for outside use, while desktop users can take advantage of the extra flexibility of the mouse. An interactive guide recognizes what tools you are working with and displays information and diagrams for maximum benefit. Task Assistance groups all tools needed for installation, commissioning, fault-finding, and maintenance along with guides for unfamiliar users at each stage in the process. Hot-keys are provided for expert users.

Portal also provides identification of and access to any Eclipse node in a network through a network navigation tool and remembers personal preferences of each user, with support for preference change at any time.

A simulation mode is available, which can be used to simulate configurations, faults or other events for familiarization and training.

Installation and Commissioning Quick node configuration is supported through an optional one-step automatic configuration feature, with data supplied by electronic data pack or by manual entry. RF settings can be made in accordance with band plans.

Antenna installation is supported by an alignment screen, which provides visual indicators of signal strength, fade margin, and other performance indicators. High and low tide lines show the maximum and minimum values received during alignment and visual feedback shows whether the signal is within the limits specified in the installation data-pack.

Electronic installation signoff is supported in conjunction with ProVision. Portal records completion checklists for node installation and commissioning, with checklists viewable on ProVision at the operations center for centralized control and management. Key commissioning information can be retrieved to produce a report for the test period with results to include G.826 statistics, alarms, signal strength, and a record of the radio configuration. As-built reports then save details

Figure 26: Example Portal graphical interface


of settings, performance, and serial numbers to provide a permanent record of the node at the time of commissioning.

Node Status and Performance All radio paths from an INU can be viewed on Portal for real-time alarms and performance; meaning up to six paths can be accessed directly with an Expansion INU installed.

A node status-bar is available from any Portal screen to show node name, site name, IP address and operational status. Any node problems are made immediately visible and sub-systems change color to indicate the severity and location of problems.

An event log keeps track of alarms using up to four event log windows. Each window can be configured differently, with filtering to allow operators to see only what they want to see.

A node block diagram provides an easily understood view of end-to-end connectivity of all radio and tributary connections.

Diagnostics Problem indicators support quick resolution of alarm events. Prompts include actions on RF path errors, RF path down, NMS path down, tributary faults, diagnostic modes active, and unit replacement required. Guidance is provided on loopback activation, which is available at digital and IF levels, and on activation of a built-in one or two-way BER test-pattern generator. Also provided is a modem constellation diagram to help diagnose transmission issues.

A link history screen details how a link has been performing for the past month. Alarms, G.826 performance, signal strength, and configuration changes are brought together so trends and fault occurrences can be easily understood. Event periods down to 15-minute intervals can be zoomed for a closer look. It also allows users to specify a time range and create a report for that period.

An interactive troubleshooting guide provides support on likely fault scenarios, causes and recommended actions. A fault report form can also be generated for emailing or faxing to the Stratex Networks help desk for remote diagnosis with information on link history, configuration settings, software versions, performance values, and current alarms.

Figure 27: The Portal Event Log with configurable filters and auto-scroll

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Security and Integrity Access security is provided through individual or group user controls, which are password-protected and audited. Portal will record which users made changes to radio settings and the date and time of change. The system is fully integrated with ProVision to assist rapid setup and maintenance of security network-wide.

Operational integrity is preserved through an automatic-revert mechanism that protects against loss of contact with a remote radio, and to guard against communications loss caused by incorrect RF or network settings. Changes made to a configuration can be rolled back, and the changes made on-screen have multiple undo/redo levels. Radio loopback modes and protection switch locks are guarded by timers that return the radio to normal operation after a set time.

Figure 28: The link history screen shows performance, alarm events, configuration changes and RSL


ProVision V Element Manager

Introduction ProVision V features expert knowledge direction. By providing a probable cause and repair action for each event, it does more than simply collect and present network data. It groups related events, looks at historical events, and informs on how to restore or improve network availability by prioritizing network resources and any remedial action.

ProVision V also addresses the complete life cycle of a network beginning with a rollout assistant to reduce the time it takes to bring links into service, through to an inventory manager for better spares and repair control, and improved purchasing decisions.

The intuitive operation of ProVision V means little system administration or user training is required and upgrades can be operator installed remotely or online.

ProVision V provides a hardware-independent solution with Server and Client operation on Solaris 8 or Windows 2000.

The tools used in building ProVision V are platform-independent and interchangeable, and the MySQL database can be exchanged for Oracle if required.

Figure 29: ProVision V graphical interface

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Network Management Integration ProVision V allows integration of NMS solutions such as TeMIP, Netcool, HP-OpenView, Remedy, Metrica, and Concorde. It also supports solutions with infrastructure vendors such as Nokia, Ericsson, Alcatel, Nortel, Motorola, and Huawei. This is especially relevant to next generation mobile and wire-line networks where the number of network elements is expected to grow exponentially, putting greater pressure on service activation and support.

A network-wide inventory manager supports tracking of network assets including in-service network elements, spare capacity and spares holdings.

ProVision V Features Server support for Windows 2000 and Solaris 8. Client support for

Windows 2000. SNMP-based northbound interface for fault management, ASCII-based

northbound interface for performance and configuration management (topology export).

Enhanced XML-based northbound interface. SQL interface for database access. Web enabled client support for Internet Explorer and Netscape; Online client messaging. Rollout assistant, including as-built reports. Map Viewer, with vector maps and bitmap backgrounds, plus find-tool

support. Event browser fault manager with a user-controlled, two-stage event

acknowledge and clearing process, automated network event correlation, pre-filtering, scoreboards, thresholding, automated event actioning (audible, visual pop-ups, run program), help for probable cause and repair actions, network fault reports.

Configuration management with bulk deployment and deletion of network elements, view basic device details including RF settings, network address settings and embedded SW versions, print/save configuration reports, view/edit all device details including address settings and configuration data, track configuration changes across the network, enable embedded SW downloads, set loopback controls.

Performance management with RSL, G.821, and G.826 data collection and presentation, post-process key statistics reporting.

Security management with add/delete user and user groups, default security groups, security logging and reporting, user audit trails.

Automated system administration with data purging and incremental backups.

ProVision 3.0 data migration.

Device Support ProVision V provides support for all Stratex Networks products:

Eclipse Altium, Altium MX, ADR Mux, XP4, XP4 Plus, DART, DXR

100/200/700

Legacy products (TNET/RED)


Standards Table 10 lists the regulatory classes, environmental classes and temperature ranges applicable to Eclipse.

Specification Applies To

Class Eclipse Specification

EN 300 019, Part 2-1, Storage INU/IDU, ODU

Class 1.2 -25 to +55C

EN 300 019, Part 2-2, Transportation

INU/IDU, ODU

Class 2.3 -40 to +70C

EN 300 019, Part 2-3, Stationary Use at Weather-protected Locations

INU/IDU Class 3.2 -5 to +45C

EN 300 019, Part 2-4, Stationary Use at Non-weather-protected Locations

ODU Class 4.1,partial 4.1E -33 to +55C

ASTM G85-98, B117-97 ODU Salt Spray test Minimum test duration of 2,000 hours

IEC 60529, UL 50 ODU Water Ingress test Rating of IPX6 (IEC) Class 3 (UL raintight)

IEC 60950, UL 60950, EN 60950

ODU, INU/IDU

Safety

EN 301 489 ODU, INU/IDU

EMC Parts 1 and 4

Parts 1 and 4

Bellcore GR-487-CORE ODU Wind-driven rain Rain-rate of 150mm/hr, wind speed of 40m/s. Test time of 30 minutes per exposed side

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Symbols Ohm dB decibel dBi decibel relative to isotropic radiator dBm decibel relative to 1 mW dBW decibel relative to 1W GHz GigaHertz kHz kiloHertz Mbps Megabits per second MHz MegaHertz mW milliWatt ppm parts per million

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Abbreviations AC Alternating current ACAP Adjacent Channel Alternate Polarization ACCP Adjacent Channel Co-Polarization AGC Automatic Gain Control ATPC Automatic Transmit Power Control AU Administrative Unit AUX Auxiliary/Alarm I/O Card BER Bit Error Rate C/I Carrier to Interference ratio CEPT Confrence des Administrations Europennes des

Postes et Tlcommunications CMI Coded Mark Inversion IDC Indoor Chassis IDCe Indoor Chassis Extended IDU Indoor Unit INU Intelligent Node Unit CW Continuous Wave DAC Data Access Card DC direct current DRRS Digital Radio Relay Systems EIRP Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility FSK Frequency-Shift Keying (modulation) IF Intermediate Frequency IDC Indoor Chassis INU Intelligent Node Unit IDU Indoor Unit MIB Management Information Base N/A Not Applicable NCC Node Controller Card NPC Node Protection Card ODU Outdoor Unit PDH Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy PRBS Pseudo Random Binary Sequence QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Key Modulation RAC Radio Access Card RBER Residual Bit Error Rate RF Radio Frequency RAC Radio Access Card RSL Receive Signal Level RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication RU Rack Unit Rx Receive SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy SOH Section OverHead STM-N Synchronous Transport Module, level N TMN Telecommunications Management Network Tx Transmit

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Warning The Product details and features described herein are supplied for information purposes only, and in no way imply or guarantee availability. Details of product features and functionality are subject to change without notice. This is an uncontrolled document and will not be updated.

Please check with your local Stratex Networks Sales Representative or Agent for current details of product availability and features.

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