9500 MPR Release 1.0/1.

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Technical Description Version 1.0 October 2007

Alcatel-Lucent 9500 Microwave Packet radio (MPR) is a solution for

smooth transformation of backhaul networks from TDM to IP. The 9500
MPR solution efficiently transports multimedia traffic since it handles
packets natively while still supporting legacy TDM. It also provides the
quality of service needed to satisfy end-users. This solution improves
packet aggregation, increases bandwidth and optimizes Ethernet
connectivity.

1 Introduction
Alcatel-Lucent with its innovation of Microwave Packet radio has introduced for the
first time a Native packet microwave capable to be deployed on TDM network today
and have already all the required potentiality to move to a full packet network
9500 MPR in fact is a packet-based solution designed to address in native way networks
where packet based traffic is predominant, nevertheless supporting the still present
TDM/ATM traffic, which remains vital.
As capacity grows in the access the requirement for higher bandwidth support will be
needed in the backhaul as well as in the metro network. Alcatel-Lucent target to
address metro networks requirement with an MPLS based solution combined with
microwave packet transport. The result in the long run is a change in the backhaul
from PDH links to carrier Ethernet and in the Metro from SDH to carrier Ethernet MPLS
packet rings, and eventually to mesh networks.

2 Alcatel Lucent 9500 MPR solution

9500 MPR represents the solution to allow smooth migration from the TDM world to the
packet domain in the Mobile Backhauling networks.
Exploiting the benefits of packet architecture vs. circuit architecture (Multiservice
aggregation, Service awareness, adaptive packet transport) in accommodating
broadband services, 9500 MPR allow the access equipment to evolve in line with the
new technology and related protocols (ATM/TDM/Ethernet) without the need of
renewal of an existing microwave site and protecting the already made investments.
9500 MPR is based on two separate elements: the MSS, an indoor service switch that
also operates as a stand alone aggregator and the Universal ODU as outdoor microwave
packet transport.

2.1

What is the Product?

The 9500 MPR Node supports up to 6 RF links for operation on the same or different
frequency bands using the 8-slot MSS (MSS-8). The ODU for each link is connected to a
plug-in Radio Access card inside the aggregator. According to the last official AlcatelLucent equipment roadmap, other plug-in provide line interface access, management,
and auxiliary services. Line interface options extend from TDM to ATM, IP, and auxiliary
data. 9500 MPR Node supports a mix of non-protected and protected or diversity
operation for single link, repeater or star radio configurations.

9500 MPR together with all other Microwave and Optical transmission Network Elements
is fully integrated into 1350 OMS Network Management System providing all the tools
required operating the network. 9500MPR will be also managed in future by the 5620
SAM broadband manager shared with the Alcatel-Lucents IP product portfolios to
provide full management and provision of the network at service level.

1350 OMS / 5620 SAM

Eth

9500 MPR

Eth
9500 MPR

BSC

Eth

E1
Eth

Metro Network

9500 MPR
Packet MW network

9500 MPR

RNC

E1 or Eth
Eth

9500 MPR

E1

9500 MPR
Microwave Packet Radio

Traditional TDM PDH MW network

MSS

E1 TDM and/or ATM

Ethernet traffic

ODU

9500 MPR also offers an innovative Software tool (TCO SW Suite) designed to
dramatically reduce the complexity of Installation and Commissioning operations,
reducing the associated effort and the skills of the involved people, with a direct
consequence benefit on the Total Cost of Ownership of 9500 MPR product.

Back-office

On-Site

Installation &
Commissioning

Pre--Provisioning
Pre

Stand-alone PC
Web browser
Pre-provisioning
tool (TCO)

OR

PC or Smartphone
Web browser

Embedded Web
Server in NE :
Alarm list
RSL

Save

&

USB Key
(ca. 10% on
I&C cost)

Tool
Tool

With the TCO SW Suite, the Installation & Commissioning process is carried out in 2 steps:

Preparation of the NE configuration in back office (pre-provisioning);

On-site I&C with the application of the configuration prepared beforehand.

The use of TCO tools (pre-provisioning tool) and embedded Web server allows saving time and
money in the Installation & Commissioning phase, for the following reasons:

Less skilled people are required on site. The person(s) that has (have) detailed
equipment and radio knowledge can work in back office and concentrate on the
configuration of NEs without losing time in traveling from site to site.

In the pre-provisioning tool, it is possible to use an existing provisioning file as template

for the creation of further configurations on other NEs. This allows a much quicker and
less error prone provisioning.

3 9500 MPR Platform Features

Unique features include:

Cost-effective wireless solution for High Capacity applications up to 2xSTM-1

equivalent capacity.

High Capacity Ethernet transport with embedded L2 switch

Intelligent Indoor nodal unit supports up to six ODU.

Universal Node Architecture

Aggregate any traffic type over a single traffic flow

Statistical Multiplexing gain thanks to the Data Aware Features

Universal ODU capacity and modulation independent

Up to 16 Gigabit Switching Capability

TDM MEF8 Encapsulation

E1, Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet customer interfaces.

Software-configurable traffic routing, without local cabling.

9500 MPR Craft Terminal, an advanced Java-based maintenance tool presents

local and remote node status with performance monitoring, configuration
control and diagnostics.

4 System Overview
4.1

System Component
Two separate units build 9500 MPR in the split mount architecture:

MSS: Indoor Unit for split-mount and stand alone configurations (Ethernet uplink)
ODU V2: universal Outdoor Unit for microwave uplink

MSS
It implements functionalities of grooming, routing, switching and protection, exploiting
a packet-oriented technology. It is a modular design through a variety of hot-swappable
plug in cards.
The MSS available is 2RU shelf to supports up to 6 ODU with traffic routed internally to
eliminate external tributary cable and patch panels.

The core platform, with multiplexing & symmetrical x-connection functions, is able to
manage different radio directions, with the possibility to add-drop tributaries in case of
local PDH/Ethernet accesses. Core platform is based on packet technology (Ethernet
Switch) with a generic interface serial 16 x GETH between Core and peripherals.

The figure below illustrates platform support for:

Multiple non-protected and/or protected/diversity links

Slot availability for option plug-ins

Over-air data types supported

ODU options

Supports 6 Unprotected links or

1 Protected and 4 Unprotected links or
2 Protected and 2 Unprotected links or
3 Protected links
MSS-8
Slot 2

Slot 3

Slot 4

Slot 5

Slot 6

Slot 7

Slot 8

Slot 1 reserved for CORE Main

Slot 9

Slot 1

Slot 2 reserved for CORE Spare

Slot 3 to 8 Universal (any Tributary and Radio card)
Slot 9 reserved for FANS

ODU
Support of ODU V2
ODU V2: QPSK to 256 QAM - 6 to 38 GHz

9500 MPR receives the Battery input through 2 power connectors mounted on the
chassis (slot 0) and connected directly to the Back plane.
Each board receives the Battery input (via Back plane) and provides adaptation to the
customer central power bus.

ODU V2

The ODU V2 supports capacities from 18xE1 to 136xE1 (40 to 300 Mbps) and modulation
rates 16QAM, 32QAM and 128 QAM without hardware change.
It makes full capacity migration possible without the need to climb towers.
ODU V2 is available for all licensed frequency bands from 6 to 38 GHz and is for use
with the MSS.

ODU V2 connects to the MSS via a single 50 coaxial cable, which carries transmit and
receive IF signals, telemetry overheads, internal controls and ODU DC power.

4.2

Peripheral Overview
The peripherals currently available are:

Core Module

32 x E1 local access modules

Radio Access modules (modem card)

Fan Unit

The different incoming traffics are converted into Ethernet packets before sending
them to the Ethernet switch, the packet overhead being removed before sent in the
air.
MSS-ODU300 connection is based on Coax cable
Full-protected configuration is available, including EPS, RPS hitless, HSB and Core
module protection.

Core Card

The Core Card provides the key node management, control functions and Ethernet
User traffic management.
The Front panel interfaces provides:
o

3 x 10/100/1000 Base T Data Port

1 x 10/100/1000 Base T configurable Data/NMS Port

1 x SFP Optical GETH

1 x 10/100 Base-T LAN for 9500 MPR Craft Terminal or NMS

1 x Local CT Mini USB to upload Pre-Provisioning File (unused)

1 x Sync CK input via 1.0-2.3 coaxial connector that can be used as source for

the Network Element clock

o

1 x Sync CK output via 1.0-2.3 coaxial connector that provides the NE Clock

5 LED indicators for test and status

The Core Card also carries the Compact Flash Card, which holds the terminal SW
Configuration and Node License.

Core Card. TO BE UPDATED

PDH Access Card

The PDH Access Card has the aim to manage the specificities of the related external
interface, to implement the adaptation function between the external interface and
the boundary internal interface providing the consistency to the established SLA rules.
The two main functions:
o The PDH card terminate or reconstruct the E1 signal
o Encapsulation/Extraction of those PDH data flows into/from std Eth packets MEF8
Compliant

The Card Version is 32-Port Adapter.

The Front Panel Interfaces:
o

32xE1

One Led indicator for status

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32E1 PDH Access Card

Radio Module Card

The Radio Peripheral Module is the intermediary between the digital base band and the
ODU; it adapts the core output into the ODU V2 input.
Here below the main physical characteristics:

Modulation/Demodulation Functions plus FEC

Single Coaxial Cable with 50 QMA Connector

The cable transports HDB3 TX/RX signal and DC voltage

Two LED indicators for status

Radio Module Card

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Here below the capacity support by the Radio Module Card

ODU
ODU V2

Link Capacity
18xE1
37xE1
48xE1
68xE1
136xE1
40 Mbps to 300 Mbps (ETH)

Modulations
16 QAM
32QAM
128 QAM

Bandwidths
14 MHz
28 MHz
56 MHz

Fan Unit
The Fan module holds three fans. To have high reliability 3 fans are used with separate
alarms in order to understand the urgency (two or three fans failed) or the not urgency
condition (one fan failed).

4.3

Antenna Mount
ODU is attached 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 ODU is available.
A full range of direct-mount antennas is offered with diameters from 0.2m to 1.8m.
Remote-mount antenna kits are available for use with standard antennas of any
diameter.
As an aid to antenna alignment, the ODU includes receive signal level (RSL) access via a
capped BNC connector.

4.4

Protected Configuration
9500 MPR supports 1+1 protected configurations including Hot Stand-by and diversity
configurations.
For additional protection of MSS functions a Core Spare (same PN of Core Main) can be
added to provide Control platform redundancy and protection of aggregated data.
Hitless receive switching is provided for hot standby and diversity.
Two ODU, each with its own antenna are requested for space diversity.
A direct-mount coupler combines two ODU onto a single antenna to support hot standby
and frequency diversity.
The coupler is available with an unequal 6/1.5 dB or with an equal 3/3 dB split. Space
and frequency diversity can be combined to provide hybrid diversity.

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5 Datasheet
Outdoor Units (6 to 15 GHz)

L6/U6 GHz

7 GHz

8 GHz

11 GHz

13 GHz

15 GHz

5.925 - 6.425
6.425 - 7.11

7.125 - 7.9

7.725 - 8.5

10.7 - 11.7

12.75 13.25

14.4 - 15.35

252.04
340

154, 161,
168, 196,
245

119, 126,
151.614,
266, 311.32

490, 530

266

315, 420,
490, 644,
728

56

56

140

165

84

245

R70 (WR137)

R84
(WR112)

R84
(WR112)

R100
(WR90)

R120
(WR75)

R140
(WR62)

UDR70
PDR70 or
CDR70

UDR84
PDR84 or
CDR84

UDR84
PDR84 or
CDR84

UDR100
PDR100 or
CDR100

UBR120
PBR120 or
CDR120

UBR140
PBR140 or
CBR140

16 QAM
16 QAM
32 QAM
128 QAM
128 QAM

109.0 dB
106.0 dB
102.0 dB
94.0 dB

109.0 dB
106.0 dB
102.0 dB
94.0 dB

109.0 dB
106.0 dB
102.0 dB
94.0 dB

104.0 dB
101.0 dB
97.0 dB
89.5 dB

103.0 dB
100.0 dB
96.0 dB
88.0 dB

102.0 dB
99.0 dB
95.0 dB
87.0 dB

16 QAM
32 QAM
128 QAM

26.5 dBm
26.0 dBm
24.5 dBm

26.5 dBm
26.0 dBm
24.5 dBm

26.5 dBm
26.0 dBm
24.5 dBm

22.0 dBm
21.5 dBm
20.0 dBm

21.0 dBm
20.5 dBm
19.0 dBm

20.0 dBm
19.5 dBm
18.0 dBm

16 QAM
16 QAM
32 QAM
128 QAM
128 QAM

-82.5 dBm
-79.5 dBm
-76.0 dBm
-69.5 dBm

-82.5 dBm
-79.5 dBm
-76.0 dBm
-69.5 dBm

-82.5 dBm
-79.5 dBm
-76.0 dBm
-69.5 dBm

-82.0 dBm
-79.0 dBm
-75.5 dBm
-69.5 dBm

-82.0 dBm
-79.0 dBm
-75.5 dBm
-69.0 dBm

-82.0 dBm
-79.0 dBm
-75.5 dBm
-69.0 dBm

System
Frequency Range, GHz
T-R Spacings supported, MHz

Maximum Tuning Range (dependent upon T-R spacing), MHz

Antenna Interface
Waveguide Type
Flange Type
Mating Flange Type

System Gain [1]

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System Gain at 10 BER

40Mbs
80Mbs
100Mbs
150Mbs
300Mbs

13.75 / 14 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
55 / 56 MHz

Transmitter Specifications
Power Output, nominal

Receiver Specifications [1]

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Threshold at 10 BER

40Mbs
80Mbs
100Mbs
150Mbs
300Mbs

13.75 / 14 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
55 / 56 MHz

All specifications are referenced to the ODU antenna flange, and are typical values unless otherwise stated, and are subject to change without notice.
For Guaranteed values (over time and operational range) subtract 2 dB from Power Output, add 2dB to Threshold values, and subtract 4dB from System Gain values.
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[1] System Gain & Rx Threshold values are for BER=10 . Values for BER=10 are improved by 1dB.

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Outdoor Units (18 to 38 GHz)

18 GHz

23 GHz

26 GHz

28 GHz

38 GHz

17.7 - 19.7

21.2 - 23.632

24.52 - 26.483

1010,
1092.5

1008, 1200,
1232

1008

1008

1260

380

370

360

360

340

Waveguide Type

R220
(WR42)

R220 (WR42)

R220 (WR42)

R320
(WR28)

R320
(WR28)

Flange Type
Mating Flange Type

UBR220
PBR220

UBR220
PBR220

UBR220
PBR220

UBR320
PBR320

UBR320
PBR320

16 QAM
16 QAM
32 QAM
128 QAM
128 QAM

99.0 dB
96.0 dB
92.0 dB
84.5 dB
81.0 dB

99.0 dB
96.0 dB
92.0 dB
84.0 dB
80.5 dB

94.0 dB
91.0 dB
87.0 dB
79.0 dB
75.5 dB

92.5 dB
89.5 dB
85.5 dB
77.0 dB
73.5 dB

94.5 dB
91.5 dB
87.5 dB
79.0 dB
75.5 dB

16 QAM
32 QAM
128 QAM

17.5 dBm
17.0 dBm
15.5 dBm

17.5 dBm
17.0 dBm
15.5 dBm

13.5 dBm
13.0 dBm
11.5 dBm

13.0 dBm
12.5 dBm
11.0 dBm

15.5 dBm
15.0 dBm
13.5 dBm

16 QAM
16 QAM
32 QAM
128 QAM
128 QAM

-81.5 dBm
-78.5 dBm
-75.0 dBm
-69.0 dBm
-65.5 dBm

-81.5 dBm
-78.5 dBm
-75.0 dBm
-68.5 dBm
-65.0 dBm

-80.5 dBm
-77.5 dBm
-74.0 dBm
-67.5 dBm
-64.0 dBm

-79.5 dBm
-76.5 dBm
-73.0 dBm
-66.0 dBm
-62.5 dBm

-79.0 dBm
-76.0 dBm
-72.5 dBm
-65.5 dBm
-62.0 dBm

System
Frequency Range, GHz
T-R Spacings supported, MHz

Maximum Tuning Range (dependent upon T-R spacing), MHz

27.5 - 29.5 37.0 - 39.46

Antenna Interface

System Gain

[1]
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System Gain at 10 BER

40Mbs
80Mbs
100Mbs
150Mbs
300Mbs

13.75 / 14 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
55 / 56 MHz

Transmitter Specifications
Power Output, nominal

Receiver Specifications [1]

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Threshold at 10 BER

40Mbs
80Mbs
100Mbs
150Mbs
300Mbs

13.75 / 14 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
27.5 / 28 MHz
55 / 56 MHz

All specifications are referenced to the ODU antenna flange, and are typical values unless otherwise stated, and are subject to change without notice.
For Guaranteed values (over time and operational range) subtract 2 dB from Power Output, add 2dB to Threshold values, and subtract 4dB from System Gain values.
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[1] System Gain & Rx Threshold values are for BER=10 . Values for BER=10 are improved by 1dB.

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System Parameter

General
Operating Frequency Range
Capacity Range Options (E1)
Capacity Range Options (Ethernet)
Modulation Options
Error Correction
Adaptive Equalisation

6 - 38 GHz
18x, 37x, 48x, 68x, 136x E1
40, 80, 100, 150, 300 Mbit/s
16, 32, 128 QAM
FEC, Reed Solomon Decoding
24 tap T/2 equalizer

Radio Path Protection Options

Non Protected, 1+0
Protected Hot Standby, 1+1
Space Diversity, 1+1
Frequency Diversity, 1+1

Standards Compliance
EMC
Operation
Operation
Storage
Transportation
Safety
Radio Frequency
Water Ingress

MSS-8
ODU300
MSS-8

EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-4 (Class B)

ETS 300 019, Class 4.1
ETS 300 019, Class 3.2
ETS 300 019, Class 1.2
ETS 300 019, Class 2.3
IEC 60950-1/EN 60950-1
EN 302 217 Classes 2, 4 & E5
IEC 60529 (IPX6)

ODU300

Environmental
Operating Temperature

MSS-8
ODU
MSS-8
ODU

Humidity

Guaranteed
Guaranteed
Guaranteed
Guaranteed

-5 to +55 C
-33 to +55 C
0 to 95%, non-condensing
0 to 100%

Fault and Configuration Management

Protocol
Interface, electrical
Interface, physical
Local/remote Configuration and Support Tool
Routing Protocols supported
Network Management

SNMP
Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T
RJ-45
Craft Terminal
Static and dynamic routing, RIP I, RIP II, OSPF
Alcatel-Lucent 1350 OMS

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