New Ceragon MW Product IP10

FibeAir® IP-10
G-Series
Product Description
Document Version: 21
October 2009
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FibeAir® IP-10 G-Series Product Description 2

Contents
Introducing FibeAir IP-10 ............................................................................................... 4
Features ........................................................................................................................... 5
Advantages.................................................................................................................... 11
Applications................................................................................................................... 12
System Overview .......................................................................................................... 13
FibeAir IP-10 & FibeAir RFUs....................................................................................... 22
Carrier Grade Ethernet ................................................................................................. 23
Wireless Network Synchronization ............................................................................. 37
Integrated Nodal Solution ............................................................................................ 43
Cross Connect (XC) ...................................................................................................... 48
FibeAir IP-10 G-Series Typical Configurations .......................................................... 62
Specifications................................................................................................................ 75

Introducing FibeAir IP-10
FibeAir IP-10 is Ceragon's comprehensive high capacity IP and Migration-to-IP network solution. The
innovative IP-10 was designed as a native Ethernet microwave radio platform that can integrate smoothly in
any network, while providing a broad range of software-configurable licensed channel schemes.
IP-10 follows in the tradition of Ceragon's Native2, which allows your network to benefit from both native
TDM and native Ethernet using the same radio. Flexible bandwidth sharing between the TDM and Ethernet
traffic ensures optimal throughput for all your media transfer needs.
With the Metro Ethernet Networking trend growing, IP-10 is poised to fill in the gap and deliver high
capacity IP communication quickly, easily, and reliably.
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IP-10 features impressive market-leading throughput capability together with advanced networking
functionality.
Some of the quick points that place IP-10 at the top of the wireless IP offerings:
Supports all licensed bands, from 6 to 38 GHz
Supports channel bandwidths of from 7 MHz to 56 MHz
Supports throughputs of from 10 to 500 Mbps per radio carrier (QPSK to 256 QAM)
Incorporates advanced integrated Ethernet switching capabilities
In addition, using unique Adaptive Coding & Modulation (ACM), your network benefits from non-stop,
dependable, capacity deliverance.
FibeAir IP-10 G-series

Features
Highest Spectral Efficiency
Modulations: QPSK to 256 QAM
Radio capacity:
o ETSI – up to 50/100/220/280/500 Mbps over 7/14/28/40/56 MHz channels
o FCC – up to 70/140/240/320/450 Mbps over 10/20/30/40/50 MHz channels
All licensed bands: L6, U6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 23, 26, 28, 32, 38 GHz
Highest scalability: From 10 Mbps to 500 Mbps, using the same hardware, including the same
ODU/RFU!
Configurations: 1+0 or 1+1 Hot Standby (fully redundant)
TDM Voice Transmission with Dynamic Allocation - With the n x E1/T1 option, only enabled E1/T1
ports are allocated with capacity. The remaining capacity is dynamically allocated to the Ethernet ports
to ensure maximum Ethernet capacity.
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Native2 Microwave Radio Technology
At the heart of the IP-10 solution is Ceragon's market-leading Native2 microwave technology.
With this technology, the microwave carrier supports native IP/Ethernet traffic together with optional native
PDH. Neither traffic type is mapped over the other, while both dynamically share the same overall
bandwidth.
This unique approach allows you to plan and build optimal all-IP or hybrid TDM-IP backhaul networks
which make it ideal for any RAN (Radio Access Network) evolution path selected by the wireless provider
(including Green-Field 3.5G/4G all-IP installations).
In addition, Native2 ensures:
Very low link latency of <0.15 msecs @ 400 Mbps.
Very low overhead mapping for both Ethernet and TDM traffic, to the microwave radio frame.
High precision native TDM synchronization distribution.

Adaptive Coding & Modulation
ACM employs the highest possible modulation during changing environmental conditions, which may be
from QPSK to 256 QAM.
The benefits of this dynamic feature include:
Maximized spectrum usage
Increased capacity over a given bandwidth
8 modulation/coding work points (~3 db system gain for each point change)
Supports both Ethernet and T1/E1 traffic
Hitless and errorless modulation/coding changes, based on signal quality
T1/E1 traffic has priority over Ethernet traffic
An integrated QoS mechanism enables intelligent congestion management to ensure that your high
priority traffic is not affected during link fading.
Each T1/E1 is assigned a priority to enable differentiated T1/E1 dropping during severe link degradation.
Voice & real time

services Strong
Weak
Non-real time FEC FEC
services

Integrated Layer-2 Switching
IP-10 supports two modes for Ethernet switching:
Smart Pipe - In this mode, Ethernet switching functionality is disabled and only a single Ethernet interface
is enabled for user traffic. The unit effectively operates as a point-to-point Ethernet microwave radio.
Metro Switch - In this mode, Ethernet switching functionality is enabled.
The following table lists the different aspects of IP-10 functionality.

QoS-Aware Dynamic Congestion Management (with ACM)
Four priority (CoS) queues
Advanced CoS classifier: 802.1p, VLAN ID, IPv4 / IPv6 (DSCP/TOS/TC).
Advanced ingress traffic policing/rate-limiting per port/CoS
Flexible scheduling: Strict Priority, Weighted Round Robin, or hybrid.
Traffic shaping
802.3x flow control (for loss-less) operation
Intelligent Ethernet Header Compression (patent-pending)
Improves effective throughput by up to 45%!
Does not affect user traffic.
Ethernet Capacity increase by

packet size (bytes) compression
64 45%
96 29%
128 22%
256 11%
512 5%

Extensive Radio Capacity/Utilization Statistics
Statistics are collected at 15-minute and 24-hour intervals
Historical statistics are stored and made available when needed
Capacity/ACM statistics:
- Maximum modulation in interval

- Minimum modulation in interval
- # of seconds in an interval, during which active modulation was below the user-configured threshold
Utilization statistics:
- Maximal radio link utilization in an interval
- Average radio link utilization in an interval
- # of seconds in an interval, during which radio link utilization was above the user-configured
threshold
In-Band Management
IP-10 can optionally be managed in-band, via its radio and Ethernet interfaces. This method of management
eliminates the need for a dedicated interface and network.
In-band management uses a dedicated management VLAN, which is user-configurable.
Native TDM Base Station Timing & Synchronization
Each T1/E1 trail carries a native TDM clock, which is compliant with strict cellular application requirements
(2G/3G), and is suitable as a base station timing source.
This eliminates the need for timing-over-packet techniques for base station synchronization.

Advantages
IP-10 has many advantages that cover the many aspects of flexible and reliable network building.
Incomparable Economic Value

The IP-10 pay-as-you-grow concept reduces network costs. Each network node is optimized individually,
with future capacity growth in mind.
Whenever needed, additional functionality is enabled via upgrade license, using the same hardware. Using
this flexible economic approach, a full duplex throughput of more than 400 Mbps over a single channel can
be achieved.
Experience Counts
IP-10 was designed with continuity in mind. It is based on Ceragon’s well-established and field-proven
IP-MAX Ethernet microwave technology.
With Ceragon's large install base, years of experience in high-capacity IP radios, and seamless integration
with all standard IP equipment vendors, IP-10 is poised to be an IP networking standard-bearer.
Native2
With Native2, you get optimal all-IP or hybrid TDM-IP backhaul networking - ideal for any RAN evolution
path!
User-Management Traffic Integration

In-Band Management significantly simplifies backhaul network design and maintenance, reducing both
CapEx and OpEx. It also dramatically improves overall network availability and reliability, enabling support
for services with stringent SLA (Service Level Agreement).
Unique Full Range Adaptive Modulation

Provides the widest modulation range on the market from QPSK to 256 QAM with multi-level real-time
hitless and errorless modulation shifting changing dynamically according to environmental conditions -
while ensuring zero downtime connectivity.
Guaranteed Ultra Low Latency (< 0.15 ms @ 400Mbps)

Suitable for delay-sensitive applications, such as VoIP and Video over IP.
Extended Quality of Service (QoS) Support

Enables smart packet queuing and prioritization.
Fully Integrated L2 Ethernet Switching Functionality

Including VLAN based switching, MAC address learning, QinQ and STP/RSTP/MSTP support.
Multiple Network Topology Support

Mesh, Ring, Chain, Point-to-Point.
Longer Transmission Distances, Smaller Antennas

Reduces network costs and enables a farther reach to the other end.

Applications
Mobile backhaul
Cellular Networks
FibeAir IP-10 family supports both Ethernet and TDM for cellular backhaul network migration to IP, within
the same compact footprint. The system is suitable for all migration scenarios where carrier-grade Ethernet
and legacy TDM services are required simultaneously.
WiMAX Networks
Enabling connectivity between WiMAX base stations and facilitating the expansion and reach of emerging
WiMAX networks, FibeAir IP-10 provides a robust and cost-efficient solution with advanced native Ethernet
capabilities.
FibeAir IP-10 family offers cost-effective, high-capacity connectivity for carriers in cellular, WiMAX and
fixed markets. The FibeAir IP-10 platform supports multi-service and converged networking requirements
for both legacy and the latest data-rich applications and services.
Converged Fixed/Wireless Networks
Ceragon’s FibeAir IP-10 delivers integrated high speed data, video and voice traffic in the most optimum and
cost-effective manner. Operators can leverage FibeAir IP-10 to build a converged network infrastructure
based on high capacity microwave to support multiple types of service.
FibeAir IP-10 is fully compliant with MEF-9 & MEF-14 standards for all service types (EPL, EVPL and E-
LAN) making it the ideal platform for operators looking to provide high capacity Carrier Ethernet services
meeting customers demand for coverage and stringent SLA.

System Overview
General
Split-mount architecture (IDU and RFU/ODU)
Compatible with all existing Ceragon RFUs/ODUs.
Dimensions
o Height: 42.6 mm (1RU)
o Width: 439 mm (<19")
o Depth: 188 mm (fits in ETSI rack)
DC input voltage nominal rating: -48V
IP-10 Front Panel and Interfaces

Interfaces
Main Interfaces:
5 x 10/100Base-T
2 x GbE combo ports: 10/100/1000Base-T or SFP 1000Base-X
16 x T1/E1 (optional)
RFU/ODU interface, N-type connector
Additional Interfaces:
TDM T-Card Slot options:
o 16 x E1
o 16 x T1
o 1 x STM-1/OC-3
16 x E1/T1 T-Card
STM-1/OC-3 Mux T-Card
The T-cards are field-upgradable, and add a new dimension to the FibeAir IP-10 migration flexibility.
Terminal console
AUX package (optional):
o Engineering Order Wire (EOW)
o User channel (V.11 Asynchronous, RS-232)
External alarms (4 inputs & 1 output)
PROT: Ethernet protection control interface (for 1+1 HSB mode support)

In addition, each of the FE traffic interfaces can be configured to support an alternate mode of operation:
MGT: Ethernet out-of-band management (up to 3 interfaces)

WS: Ethernet wayside
Available Assembly Options *
TDM options:
o Ethernet only (no TDM)
o Ethernet + 16 x E1 + T-Card Slot
o Ethernet + 16 x T1 + T-Card Slot
With or without AUX package (EOW, User channel)
XPIC support
Sync unit
* Contact Ceragon support for available combinations.

Adaptive Coding and Modulation
Adaptive Coding and Modulation refers to the automatic adjustment that a wireless system can make in order
to optimize over-the-air transmission and prevent weather-related fading from causing communication on the
link to be disrupted. When extreme weather conditions, such as a storm, affect the transmission and receipt
of data and voice over the wireless network, an ACM-enabled radio system automatically changes
modulation allowing real-time applications to continue to run uninterrupted. Varying the modulation also
varies the amount of bits that are transferred per signal, thereby enabling higher throughputs and better
spectral efficiencies. For example, a 256 QAM modulation can deliver approximately four times the
throughput of 4 QAM (QPSK).
Ceragon Networks employs full-range dynamic ACM in its new line of high-capacity wireless backhaul
product - FibeAir IP-10. In order to ensure high transmission quality, Ceragon solutions implement
hitless/errorless ACM that copes with 90 dB per second fading. A quality of service awareness mechanism
ensures that high priority voice and data packets are never “dropped”, thus maintaining even the most
stringent service level agreements (SLAs).
The hitless/errorless functionality of Ceragon’s ACM has another major advantage in that it ensures that
TCP/IP sessions do not time-out. Lab simulations have shown that when short fades occur (for example if a
system has to terminate the signal for a short time to switch between modulations) they may lead to timeout
of the TCP/IP sessions – even when the interruption is only 50 milliseconds. TCP/IP timeouts are followed
by a drastic throughput decrease over the time it takes for the TCP sessions to recover. This may take as long
as several seconds. With a hitless/errorless ACM implementation this problem can be avoided.
So how does it really work? Let's assume a system configured for 128 QAM with ~170 Mbps capacity over a
28 MHz channel. When the receive signal Bit Error Ratio (BER) level arrives at a predetermined threshold,
the system will preemptively switch to 64 QAM and the throughput will be stepped down to ~140 Mbps.
This is an errorless, virtually instantaneous switch. The system will then run at 64 QAM until the fading
condition either intensifies, or disappears. If the fade intensifies, another switch will take the system down to
32 QAM. If on the other hand the weather condition improves, the modulation will be switched back to the
next higher step (e.g. 128QAM) and so on, step by step .The switching will continue automatically and as
quickly as needed, and can reach during extreme conditions all the way down to QPSK.
Rx 256 QAM
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128 QAM
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64 QAM
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(@ 28 MHz channel)
Unavailability

Adaptive Modulation and Built-in Quality of Service
Ceragon's Adaptive Modulation has a remarkable synergy with the equipment's built-in Layer 2 Quality of
Service mechanism. Since QoS provides priority support for different classes of service, according to a wide
range of criteria (see below) it is possible to configure the system to discard only low priority packets as
conditions deteriorate. The FibeAir IP-10 platform can classify packets according to the most external
header, VLAN 802.1p, TOS / TC - IP precedence and VLAN ID. All classes use 4 levels of prioritization
with user selectable options between strict priority queuing and weighted fair queuing with user configurable
weights.
If the user wishes to rely on external switches QoS, Adaptive Modulation can work with them via the flow
control mechanism supported in the radio.

Quality of Service (QoS)
Traffic Classification and policing
The system examines the incoming traffic and assigns the desired priority according to the marking of the
packets (based on the user port/L2/L3 marking in the packet). In case of congestion in the ingress port, low
priority packets will be discarded first.
The user has the following classification options:
Source Port
VLAN 802.1p
VLAN ID
IPv4 TOS/DSCP
IPv6 Traffic Class
After classification traffic policing/rate-limiting can optionally be applied per port/CoS.
Queuing and Scheduling
The system has four priority queues that are served according to three types of scheduling, as follows:
Strict priority: all top priority frames egress towards the radio until the top priority queue is empty. Then,
the next lowest priority queue’s frames egress, and so on. This approach ensures that high priority frames
are always transmitted as soon as possible.
Weighted Round Robin (WRR): each queue can be assigned with a user-configurable weight from 1 to
32.
Hybrid: One or two highest priority queues as "strict" and the other according to WRR
Shaping is supported per interface on egress.

Ethernet Statistics
The FibeAir IP-10 platform stores and displays statistics in accordance with RMON and RMON2
standards.
The following groups of statistics can be displayed:
Ingress line receive statistics
Ingress radio transmit statistics
Egress radio receive statistics
Egress line transmit statistics
The statistics that can be displayed within each group include the following:
Ingress Line Receive Statistics
Sum of frames received without error
Sum of octets of all valid received frames
Number of frames received with a CRC error
Number of frames received with alignment errors
Number of valid received unicast frames
Number of valid received multicast frames
Number of valid received broadcast frames
Number of packets received with less than 64 octets
Number of packets received with more than 12000 octets (programmable)
Frames (good and bad) of 64 octets
Frames (good and bad) of 65 to 127 octets

Ingress Radio Transmit Statistics
Sum of frames transmitted to radio
Sum of octets transmitted to radio
Number of frames dropped
Egress Radio Receive Statistics
Sum of valid frames received by radio
Sum of octets of all valid received frames
Sum of all frames received with errors
Egress Line Transmit Statistics
Sum of valid frames transmitted to line
Sum of octets transmitted
Notes:
• Statistic parameters are polled each second, from system startup.
• All counters can be cleared simultaneously.
• The following statistics are displayed every 15 minutes (in the Radio and E1/T1 performance
monitoring windows):
• Utilization - four utilizations: ingress line receive, ingress radio transmit, egress radio receive, and
egress line transmit
• Packet error rate - ingress line receive, egress radio receive
• Seconds with errors - ingress line receive

End-To-End Network Management
Ceragon provides state-of-the-art management based on SNMP and HTTP.
Integrated Web Based Element Manager: Each device includes an HTTP based element manager that
enables the operator to perform element configuration, RF, Ethernet, and PDH performance monitoring,
remote diagnostics, alarm reports, and more.
PolyView™ is Ceragon's NMS server that includes CeraMap™ its friendly and powerful client graphical
interface. PolyView can be used to update and monitor network topology status, provide statistical and
inventory reports, define end-to-end traffic trails, download software and configure elements in the network.
In addition, it can integrate with Northbound NMS platforms, to provide enhanced network management.
The application is written in Java code and enables management functions at both the element and network
levels. It runs on Windows 2000/2003/XP/Vista and Sun Solaris.
Integrated IP-10 Web EMS and PolyView NMS

FibeAir IP-10 & FibeAir RFUs
FibeAir IP-10 is based on the latest Ceragon technology, and can be installed together with any FibeAir
RFU, including:
FibeAir 1500HP (FibeAir RFU-HP)
FibeAir 1500HS (FibeAir RFU-HS)
FibeAir 1500SP (FibeAir RFU-SP)
FibeAir 1500P (FibeAir RFU-P)
FibeAir RFU-C
FibeAir RFUs support multiple capacities, frequencies, modulation schemes, and configurations for various
network requirements.
The RFUs operate in the frequency range of 6-38 GHz, and support capacities of from 10 Mbps to 500
Mbps, for TDM and IP interfaces.
For more information, see the relevant RFU Product Description.
IP-10 works with

Carrier Grade Ethernet
Carrier Ethernet is a high speed medium for MANs (Metro Area Networks). It defines native Ethernet packet
access to the Internet and is today being deployed more and more in wireless networks.
The first native Ethernet services to emerge were point to point-based, followed by emulated LAN
(multipoint to multipoint-based). Services were first defined and limited to metro area networks. They
have now been extended across wide area networks and are available worldwide from many service
providers.
The term "carrier Ethernet" implies that Ethernet services are "carrier grade". The benchmark for carrier
grade was set by the legacy TDM telephony networks, to describe services that achieve "five nines
(9.9999%)" uptime. Although it is debatable whether carrier Ethernet will reach that level of reliability,
the goal of one particular standards organization is to accelerate the development and deployment of
services that live up to the name.
Carrier Ethernet is poised to become the major component of next-generation metro area networks,
which serve as the aggregation layer between customers and core carrier networks. A metro Ethernet
network, which uses IP Layer 3 MPLS forwarding, is currently the primary focus of carrier Ethernet
activity.
The standard service types for Carrier Ethernet include:
E-Line Service
This service is employed for Ethernet private lines, virtual private lines, and Ethernet Internet access.

E-LAN Service
This service is employed for multipoint L2 VPNs, transparent LAN service, foundation for IPTV,
and multicast networks.
Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)
The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) is a global industry alliance started in 2001. In 2005, the MEF committed
to this new carrier standard, and launched a Carrier Ethernet Certification Program to facilitate delivery of
services to end users.
The MEF 6 specification defines carrier Ethernet as "A ubiquitous, standardized, carrier-class Service
and Network defined by five attributes that distinguish it from familiar LAN based Ethernet". The five
attributes include:
Standardized Services
Quality of Service (QoS)
Service Management
Scalability
Reliability

The Benefits
For service providers, the technology convergence of Carrier Ethernet ensures a decrease in CAPEX and
OPEX.
Access networks employ Ethernet to provide backhaul for IP DSLAMs, PON, WiMAX, and direct
Ethernet over fiber/copper.
Flexible Layer 2 VPN services, such as private line, virtual private line, or emulated LAN, offer new
revenue streams.
For Enterprises, a reduction in cost is achieved through converged networks for VoIP, data, video
conferencing, and other services.
In addition, Ethernet standardization reduces network complexity.
FibeAir IP-10 Carrier Ethernet Solution

Ceragon's FibeAir IP-10 includes a built-in Carrier Ethernet switch. The switch operates in one of two
modes:
Metro Switch - Carrier Ethernet is active.
IP-10
Ethernet
Radio
User Interface
Interfaces
Carrier Ethernet
Switch
Metro Switch Mode

Smart Pipe - Carrier Ethernet is not active.
IP-10
Ethernet
Radio
User Interface
Interface
Smart Pipe Mode

Using Smart Pipe, only a single Ethernet interface is enabled for user traffic and IP-10 acts as a point-to-
point Ethernet microwave radio.
FibeAir IP-10 is equipped with an extensive Carrier Ethernet feature set which eliminates the need for an
external switch.
MEF Certified
The Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) runs a Certification Program with the aim of promoting the deployment of
Carrier Ethernet in Access Networks, MANs, and WANs. The program offers certification for Carrier
Ethernet equipment supplied to service providers.
The program covers the following areas:
MEF-9: Service certification
MEF-14: Traffic management and service performance
FibeAir IP-10 is fully MEF-9 & MEF-14 certified for all Carrier Ethernet services (E-Line & E-LAN).
IP-10 Carrier Ethernet Functionality
IP-10 meets all Carrier Ethernet Service specifications, in each category:
Standardized Services MEF-9 and MEF-14 certified for all service types (EPL, EVPL, and E-
LAN)
Scalability - Up to 500 Mbps per radio carrier
- Integrated non-blocking switch with 4K VLANs
- 802.1ad provider bridges (QinQ)
- Scalable nodal solution
- Scalable networks (1000s of NEs)
Quality of Service (QoS) - Advanced CoS classification
- Advanced traffic policing/rate-limiting
- CoS based packet queuing/buffering
- Flexible scheduling schemes
- Traffic shaping
Reliability - Highly reliable & integrated design
- Fully redundant 1+1 HSB & nodal configurations
- Hitless ACM (QPSK - 256 QAM) for enhanced radio link availability
- Wireless Ethernet Ring (RSTP based)

- 802.3ad link aggregation
- Fast link state propagation
- <50 msec restoration time (typical)
Service Management - Extensive multi-layer management capabilities
- 802.1ag Ethernet service OA&M
- Advanced Ethernet statistics
Integrated QoS Support

QoS is a method of classifications and scheduling employed to ensure that Ethernet packets are forwarded
and discarded according to their priority.
QoS works by slowing unimportant packets down, or, in cases of extreme network traffic, discarding them
entirely. This leaves room for important packets to reach their destination as quickly as possible. Basically,
once the router knows how much data it can queue on the modem at any given time, it can "shape" traffic by
delaying unimportant packets and "filling the pipe" with important packets first, then using any leftover
space to fill the pipe in descending order of importance.
Since QoS cannot speed up packets, it takes the total available upstream bandwidth, calculates how much of
the highest priority data it has, puts that in the buffer, and then goes down the line in priority until it runs out
of data to send, or the buffer fills up. Any excess data is held back or "re-queued" at the front of the line,
where it will be evaluated in the next pass.
Importance is determined by the priority of the packet. The number of levels depends on the router. As the
names imply, Low/Bulk priority packets get the lowest priority, while High/Premium packets get the highest
priority.
QoS packets may be prioritized by a number of criteria, including generated by applications themselves, but
the most common techniques are MAC Address, Ethernet Port, and TCP/IP Port.
FibeAir IP-10 supports comprehensive QoS services:
Supports four CoS/priority queues per switch port
Advanced CoS/priority classification based on L2/L3 header fields:

- Source Port
- VLAN 802.1p
- VLAN ID
- IPv4 DSCP/TOS, IPv6 TC
- Highest priority to BPDUs
Advanced ingress traffic rate-limiting per

CoS/priority
Flexible scheduling scheme per port:

- Strict priority (SP)

- Weighted Round Robin (WRR)
- Hybrid, any combination of SP & WRR
Shaping per port
Smart Pipe Mode QoS Traffic Flow
The following illustration shows the QoS flow of traffic with IP-10 operating in Smart Pipe mode.
Metro Switch Mode QoS Traffic Flow
The following illustration shows the QoS flow of traffic with IP-10 operating in Metro Switch mode.

Wireless Carrier Ethernet Rings
Carrier-class Ethernet rings offer topologies built for resiliency, redundancy throughout the core, distribution
and access, and a self-healing architecture that can repair potential problems before they reach end users.
Such rings are designed for increased capacity, performance, and scalability, with beneficial increased value,
stability, and a reduction in costs.
By implementing Carrier-Class Ethernet rings, providers are able to expand their LANs to WANs.
FibeAir IP-10 is a superb choice for Carrier Ethernet ring development.
Basic IP-10 Wireless Carrier Ethernet Ring
The following illustration is a basic example of an IP-10 wireless Carrier Ethernet ring.

IP-10 Wireless Carrier Ethernet Ring with "Dual-Homing"
(redundant site connection to fiber aggregation network)

IP-10 Wireless Carrier Ethernet Ring - 1+0
IP-10 Wireless Carrier Ethernet Ring - Aggregation Site

RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) ensures a loop-free topology for any bridged LAN. Spanning tree
allows a network design to include spare (redundant) links for automatic backup paths, needed for cases in
which an active link fails. The backup paths can be included with no danger of bridge loops, or the need for
manual enabling/disabling of the backup links. Bridge loops must be avoided since they result in network
"flooding".
RSTP algorithms are designed to create loop-free topologies in any network design, which makes it sub-
optimal to ring topologies.
In a general topology, there can be more than one loop, and therefore more than one bridge with ports in a
blocking state. For this reason, RSTP defines a negotiation protocol between each two bridges, and
processing of the BPDU (Bridge Protocol Data Units), before each bridge propagates the information. This
"serial" processing increases the convergence time.
In a ring topology, after the convergence of RSTP, only one port is in a blocking state. We can therefore
enhance the protocol for ring topologies, and transmit the notification of the failure to all bridges in the ring
(by broadcasting the BPDU).
Ceragon's IP-10 G supports Wireless Carrier Ethernet Ring topologies. A typical ring constructed by IP10 is
shown in the following illustration.
Ceragon's IP-10 supports native Ethernet rings of up to 500 Mbps in 1+0, and can reach Gigabit capacity in a
2+0 configuration with XPIC.
Ceragon's ring solution enhances the RSTP algorithm for ring topologies, so that failure propagation is much
faster than the regular RSTP. Instead of serially propagation link by link, the failure is propagated in parallel
to all bridges. In this way, the bridges that have ports in alternate states immediately place them in the
forwarding state.
The following illustration shows an example of such a ring.

Switch A is the Root, and before the failure, the protocol converges so that a port in switch C is the alternate
port, and is therefore in the failure state.
When a failure in the link between switches E and A occurs, switch E senses it and sends a notification
(using standard BPDU) to all bridges. Switch D receives the message, and changes the role of the port from
alternate to designated, and places it in the forwarding state.
In addition, Ceragon's enhancement handles unidirectional failures in the radio. For example, in a "regular
RSTP", a failure in the link between E and A will be seen only by the root bridge. In this case, bridge E will
acknowledge the failure only upon the next BPDU. Ceragon's protocol enhancement informs bridge E
immediately about the failure.
This allows us to build wireless Ethernet rings with a protection time that is typically less than 50 msec for
four nodes, and less than 100 msec for eight to ten nodes.

End to End Multi-Layer OA&M
(Operations, Administration, and Management)
FibeAir IP-10 provides complete OA&M functionality at multiple layers, including:
Alarms and events
Maintenance signals (LOS, AIS, RDI, …)
Performance monitoring
Maintenance commands (Loopbacks, APS commands, …)
Connectivity Fault Management (CFM)
The IEEE 802.1ag standard defines Service Layer OAM (Connectivity Fault Management). The standard
facilitates the discovery and verification of a path through 802.1 bridges and local area networks (LANs).
In addition, the standard:
• Defines maintenance domains, their constituent maintenance points, and the managed objects
required to create and administer them.
• Defines the relationship between maintenance domains and the services offered by VLAN-aware
bridges and provider bridges.
• Describes the protocols and procedures used by maintenance points to maintain and diagnose
connectivity faults within a maintenance domain.
• Provides means for future expansion of the capabilities of maintenance points and their protocols.

IEEE 802.1ag Ethernet CFM (Connectivity Fault Management) protocols consist of three protocols that
operate together to aid in debugging Ethernet networks: continuity check, link trace, and loopback.
FibeAir IP-10 utilizes these protocols to maintain smooth system operation and non-stop data flow.
FibeAir IP-10 Carrier Ethernet Services Example
The following is a series of illustrations showing how FibeAir IP-10 is used to facilitate Carrier Ethernet
Services. The second and third illustrations show how IP-10 handles a node failure.
Carrier Ethernet Services Based on IP-10

Carrier Ethernet Services Based on IP-10 - Node Failure
Carrier Ethernet Services Based on IP-10 - Node Failure (continued)

Wireless Network Synchronization
Synchronizing the network is an essential part of any network design plan. Event timing determines how the
network is managed and secured, and provides the only frame of reference between all devices in the
network.
Several unique synchronization issues need to be addressed for wireless networks:
Phase/Frequency Lock
Applicable to GSM and UMTS-FDD networks.
- Limits channel interference between carrier frequency bands.
- Typical performance target: frequency accuracy of < 50 ppb.
Sync is the traditional technique used, with traceability to a PRS master clock carried over PDH/SDH
networks, or using GPS.
Phase Lock with Latency Correction
Applicable to CDMA, CDMA-2000, UMTS-TDD, and WiMAX networks.
- Limits coding time division overlap.
- Typical performance target: frequency accuracy of < 20 - 50 ppb, phase difference of
< 1-3 msecs.
GPS is the traditional technique used.
Wireless IP Synchronization Challenges

Wireless networks set to deploy over IP networks require a solution for carrying high precision timing to
base stations.
Throughout the globe, legacy SDH/PDH based TDM networks are being fragmented, leading to “islands of
TDM”.
Traditional TDM services are being carried over packet networks using Circuit Emulation over Packet
techniques (CESoP).
Two new approaches are being developed in an effort to meet the challenge of migration to IP:
Various ToP (Timing over Packet) techniques
Synchronous Ethernet

ToP (Timing over Packet)
ToP refers to the distribution of frequency, phase, and absolute time information across an asynchronous
packet switched network.
The timing packet methods may employ a variety of protocols to achieve distribution, such as IEEE1588,
NTP, or RTP.
Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE)

SyncE is standardized in ITU-T G.8261 and refers to a method whereby the clock is delivered on the
physical layer.
The method is based on SDH/TDM timing, with similar performance, and does not change the basic Ethernet
standards.

Ceragon's Native2 Sync Solution
Ceragon's synchronization solution ensures maximum flexibility by enabling the operator to select any
combination of techniques suitable for the network.
Combinations of the following techniques can be used:
Synchronization using native E1/T1 trails
“ToP-aware” transport
SyncE
Synchronization using Native E1/T1 Trails
Using this technique, each T1/E1 trail carries a native TDM clock, which is compliant with GSM and UMTS
synchronization requirements.
Ceragon's IP-10 implements PDH-like mechanism for providing the high precision synchronization of the
native TDM trails. This implementation ensures high-quality synchronization while keeping cost &
complexity low since it eliminates the need for sophisticated centralized SDH-grade "clock unit" at each
node. System is designed to deliver E1 traffic and recover E1 clock, complying with G.823 “synchronization
port” jitter and wander. That means that user can use any (or all) of the system’s E1 interfaces in order to
deliver synchronization reference via the radio to remote site (e.g. Node-B).
Each trail is independent of the other, meaning that IP-10 does not imply any restrictions on the source of the
TDM trails. (Meaning that each trail can have its own clock, and no synchronization between trails is
assumed).

Each E1 trail is mapped independently over the radio frame and the integrated cross-connect elements.
Timing can be distributed over user traffic carrying T1/E1 trails or dedicated “timing” trails.
This method eliminates the need to employ emerging ToP techniques.
ToP-Aware Transport
Ceragon's integrated advanced QoS classifier supports the identification of standard ToP control packets
(IEEE1588v2 packets), and assigns to them the highest priority/traffic class.
This ensures that ToP control packets will be transported with maximum reliability and minimum delay, to
provide the best possible timing accuracy.

SyncE
The SyncE technique supports synchronized Ethernet outputs as the timing source to an all-IP RBS. This
method offers the same synchronization quality provided over E1 interfaces to legacy RBS.
Ceragon's SyncE supports two modes:
“Sync from Co-Located E1” Mode
The clock for SyncE interfaces can be derived from any co-located traffic-carrying E1 interface at the BTS
site.
“Native Sync Distribution” Mode
Synchronization is distributed natively over the radio links. In this mode, no TDM trails or E1 interfaces at
the tail sites are required!
Synchronization is provided by the E1/STM-1 clock source input at the fiber hub site (SSU/GPS).

Integrated Nodal Solution
Up to six IP-10 Native2 radios can be stacked with FibeAir IP-10 operating within nodal enclosures. This
configuration supports any combination of 1+0, 1+1, and 2+0/XPIC.
Nodal solution features:
Integrated Native2 networking functionality between all ports/radios

Native Ethernet switching
Native E1/T1 cross-connect
Up to 75 E1s or 84 T1s per radio carrier
Full high-availability support

Cross-connect/switching elements
Control/management elements
Radio carriers
TDM/Ethernet interfaces
IP-10 Nodal Design

Each IDU can be configured as a "main" or "extension" unit. The role an IDU plays is determined during
installation by its position in the traffic interconnection topology.
A main unit includes the following functions:
Central controller, management

TDM traffic cross-connect
Radio and line interfaces
An extension unit includes the following functions:
Radio and line interfaces
IP-10 design for the nodal solution is based on a "blade" approach. Viewing the unit from the rear, each IDU
can be considered a "blade" within a nodal enclosure.
IP-10 Rear View

IP-10 Nodal Enclosure
A "blade" can operate as a stand-alone unit at a tail site.
The "rack chassis" is also modular, for optimum economical

future upgrade, network design flexibility, and efficient
installation, maintenance, and expansion.
The solution is modular and forms a single unified nodal device,

with a common Ethernet Switch, common E1 Cross-Connect,
single IP address, and a single element to manage.

IP-10 Stacking Method
IP-10 can be stacked using 2RU nodal enclosures. Each enclosure includes two slots for hot-swappable 1RU
units.
Additional nodal enclosures and units can be added in the field as required, without affecting traffic.
Up to six 1RU units (three adapters) can be stacked to form a single unified nodal device.
Using the stacking method, units in the bottom nodal enclosure act as main units, whereby a mandatory
active main unit can be located in either of the two slots, and an optional standby main unit can be installed
in the other slot.
The switchover time is <50 msecs for all traffic affecting functions.
Units located in nodal enclosures other than the one on the bottom act as expansion units.
Radios in each pair of units can be configured as either dual independent 1+0 links, or single fully-redundant
1+1 HSB links.

Nodal Enclosure Design
The following photos show the Nodal Enclosures and how they are stacked.
Extension Nodal Enclosure
Main Nodal Enclosure
Scalable Nodal Enclosure
The nodal enclosure is a scalable unit. Each enclosure can be added to another enclosure for modular rack
installation.

E1/T1 Cross-Connect
E1/T1 VC (Virtual Container) trails are supported, based on the integrated E1/T1 cross-connect.
The XC (cross-connect) function is performed by the active main unit.
If a failure occurs, the backup main unit takes over (<50 msecs down time).
The XC capacity is 150 E1 VCs or 168 T1 VCs.
Each E1/T1 interface or "logical interface" in a radio in any unit in the stack can be assigned to any VC.
The XC is performed between two interfaces or "logical interfaces" with the same VC.
XC functionality is fully flexible. Any pair of E1/T1 interfaces, or radio "logical interfaces", can be
connected.
Each VC is timed independently by the XC.
Ethernet Bridging
Ethernet traffic in an XC configuration is supported by interconnecting IDU switches with external cables.
Traffic flow (dropping to local ports, sending to radio) is performed by the switches, in accordance with
learning tables.
Other than an extra FE port, dual GBE ports, and link-aggregation, no other functionality is required for XC
operation.
The FE protection port is static (only used for protection, not traffic). Its switching is performed
electrically. If the unit is a stand-alone, an external connection is made through the front panel. If the unit
is connected to a backplane, the connection is through the backplane, while the front panel port is
unused.
The GBE ports are dual: RJ-45 electrical or SFP optical (default). Optical ports can optionally be
configured as 100FX.
Ethernet traffic is not affected when a unit is connected to a backplane.

Cross Connect (XC)
The FibeAir IP-10 Cross Connect (XC) is a high-speed circuit connection scheme for transporting both
Ethernet and TDM traffic from any given port "x" to any given port "y".
The system is composed of several inter-connected (stacked) IDUs, with integrated and centralized TDM
traffic switching and Ethernet bridging capability.
The XC capacity is 75 E1 VCs (Virtual Containers) or 84 T1 VCs, whereby each E1/T1 interface or
"logical interface" in a radio in any unit of the stack can be assigned to any VC.
XC Features
Cross Connect system highlights include:
E1/T1 trails are supported based on the integrated E1/T1 cross-connect
XC capacity is 180 E1/T1 trails
XC is performed between any two physical or logical interfaces in the node, including:
- E1/T1 interface
- Radio “VC” (75 “VCs” supported per radio carrier)
- STM1/OC3 mux VC12
Each trail is timed independently by the XC
XC function is performed by the “active” main unit
In a failure occurs, backup main unit takes over (<50 msecs down time)
Modularity and flexibility
Modular design: pay-as-you-grow
Simplicity, with minimum components (IDU, backplane)
Supports XPIC, Multi-Radio, and Diversity

XC Basics
Integrated TDM Cross Connect is performed by defining end to end trails. Each trail consists of
segments represented by Virtual Containers (VCs). The XC functions as the forwarding mechanism
between the two ends of a trail.
The following illustration shows the basic XC concept.
Basic XC Operation
As shown in the illustration, trails are defined from one end of a line to the other. The XC forwards
signals generated by the radios to/from the IDUs based on their designated VCs. As in the example, The
cross connect may forward signals on Trail C from Radio 1, VC 3 to Radio 4, VC 1.

The cross connect function provides connectivity for the following types of configurations:
Line to Radio Radio to Radio Line to Line
STM1/OC3
STM1/OC3
Interface
Interface
E1/T1
Interface E1/T1
Interfaces
E1/T1 trails are supported based on the integrated E1/T1 cross-connect (XC).
The XC capacity is 180 E1/T1 bi-directional VC trails.
XC is performed between any two physical or logical interfaces in the node (in any main or expansion
unit) such as E1/T1 interface, radio VC (75 VCs supported per radio carrier), and STM1/OC3 mux
VC11/VC12. The function is performed by the “active” main unit. If a failure occurs, the backup main
unit takes over (<50 msecs down time).
Each VC trail is timed independently by the XC.
For each trail, the following end-to-end OA&M functions are supported:
Alarms and maintenance signals (AIS, RDI, etc.)
Performance monitoring counters (ES, SES, UAS, etc.)
Trace ID for provisioning mismatch detection.
A VC overhead is added to each VC trail to support the end-to-end OA&M functionality and
synchronization justification requirements.

The following illustration is an example of XC aggregation:
STM1/OC3
Interface
IP-10
Integrated
XC
IP-10 integrated
STM1/OC3 Mux
MW
Radio
Link
E1/T1 E1/T1 E1/T1

interfaces interfaces interfaces
XC operation is implemented using two-unit backplanes, which provide the interconnectivity. Up to three
backplanes, consisting of six IDUs, can be stacked to provide an expandable system.
Each modular shelf holds two IDUs. The shelf includes extension connectors located at its top and bottom
panels, which allow stacking of up to three shelves (the base shelf is different from the two extension
shelves), holding up to six IDUs, which exchange TDM traffic and compose a network node. Each pair of
IDUs in a single modular shelf has access to Multi-Radio and XPIC interfaces between them.
A node composed of identical IDUs that behave in a different way, is formed by inserting the IDUs in the
stackable shelves and providing each IDU with an indication of its place in the stack. Each IDU uses
different LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) interfaces, depending on its place in the stack and
system configuration.

XC Operation
The integrated XC supports E1/T1 VC (Virtual Container) trails. The function of the XC is performed by
the “active” main unit.
If a failure occurs, the backup main unit takes over within <50 msecs.
The XC function is performed between two logical interfaces with the same VC (Virtual Container). The
functionality is fully flexible, so that any pair of E1/T1 interfaces, or radio logical interfaces, can be
connected.
Each VC is timed independently by the XC.
TDM XC
TDM cross-connect is implemented by transporting all received TDM traffic from each IDU to the main XC
unit placed in a pre-determined slot (or to two protected XC units). The main unit performs XC of individual
E1/T1 streams between the other IDUs and its own interfaces, and sends back E1/T1 streams. Each unit then
directs each stream to its interfaces or radio.
Using dedicated LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal) serial interfaces, the TDM streams are transported
via the backplane between the XC and downlink IDUs. The interfaces carry the E1s/T1s in a proprietary
TDM frame containing each E1/T1 in a separate time-slot (TS). The interfaces are point-to-point between
each downlink IDU and the main XC.
There is an additional, parallel LVDS infrastructure from each unit to the main XC stand-by unit for
protection purposes.
Each of the main XC units has its own local clock, which is distributed to each of the downlink units through
an LVDS interface. Downlink units align traffic to the clock received from the active XC.
East-West configuration between the two XC units (adjacent) is achieved by configuring the second (upper)
unit in the main backplane to behave like a regular downlink. This is the case if the XC units are not
configured in protection. For this purpose, additional LVDS traffic and clock channels are set up between
them.
The IDU’s behavior as a main XC or a downlink depends on its position (main or extension backplane, and
upper/lower position in the backplane) which is detected by hardware through backplane slot ID pins, as well
as by user configuration. In addition, an IDU can be configured as a stand-alone unit.

The XC process involves two stages:
1. The XC sends received E11/T1s to downlink units in LVDS (Low-Voltage Differential Signaling) time
slots, which then discard the unnecessary slots.
2. Each unit (XC included) maps each relevant LVDS time slot to radio VCs or line interfaces.
For each line interface, the user defines which time slot it is mapped to, and for each radio, which radio VCs
it transports (enabled radio VCs) and which time slot it is mapped to. Two interfaces mapped to the same
time slots are known as a trail.
Each IDU has several LVDS interfaces, some of which are disabled at the downlink units.
All LVDS traffic is synchronized to a single clock provided by the active XC unit. The clock is transmitted
to the downlink units via the LVDS infrastructure.
TDM Trail Status Handling
Due to the fact that XC system users can build networks and define E1/T1 trails across the network,
additional PM (performance monitoring) is necessary. A trail is defined as E1/T1 data delivered unchanged
from one line interface to another, through one or more radio links.
In each XC node, data can be assigned to a different VC number, but its identity across the network is
maintained by a “Trail ID” defined by the user.
Additional PM functionality provides end-to-end monitoring over data sent in a trail over the network.

Wireless SNCP
IP-10 supports an integrated VC trail protection mechanism called Wireless SNCP (Sub network Connection
Protection).
With Wireless SNCP, a backup VC trail can optionally be defined for each individual VC trail.
For each backup VC, the following needs to be defined:
Two “branching points” from the main VC that it is protecting.
A path for the backup VC (typically separate from the path of the main VC that it is protecting).
For each direction of the backup VC, the following is performed independently:
At the first branching point, duplication of the traffic from the main VC to the backup VC.
At the second branching point, selection of traffic from either the main VC or the backup VC.
- Traffic from the backup VC is used if a failure is detected in main VC.
- Switch-over is performed within <50 msecs.
Wireless SNCP operation is shown in the following illustration.
E1
IP-10
B
Main
Backup
VC
VC
IP-10
A
E1

For each main VC trail, the branching points can be any XC node along the path of the trail.
IP-10
D
IP-10
B
IP-10 IP-10 E1 #2
E1 #2
C A E1 #1
IP-10
B
E1 #1
Support for Wireless SNCP in a Mixed Wireless-Optical Network
Wireless SNCP is supported over fiber links using IP-10 STM-1/OC-3 mux interfaces.
This feature provides a fully integrated solution for protected E1/T1 services over a mixed wireless-optical
network.
IP-10
Integrated XC
IP-10
IP-10 integrated
D
STM-1/OC-3 mux
STM1/OC3
fiber link
MW radio link
IP-10 IP-10
E1 #2
C A
IP-10
B
E1 #1

TDM Rings
SNCP replaces a failed sub network connection with a standby sub network connection. In the FibeAir
product line, this capability is provided at the points where trails leave sub networks.
The switching criterion is based on SNCP/I. This protocol specifies that automatic switching is performed if
an AIS or LOP fault is detected in the working sub network connection. If neither AIS nor LOP faults are
detected, and the protection lockout is not in effect, the scheme used is 1+1 singled-ended.
The NMS provides Manual switch to protection and Protection lockout commands. A notification is sent to
the management station when an automatic switch occurs. The status of the selectors and the sub network
connections are displayed on the NMS screen.
Wireless SNCP Advantages
Flexibility
- All network topologies are supported (ring, mesh, tree)
- All traffic distribution patterns are supported (excels in hub traffic concentration)
- Any mix of protected and non-protected trails is supported
- No hard limit on the number of nodes in a ring
- Simple provisioning of protection
Performance
- Non traffic-affecting switching to protection (<50 msec)
- Switch to protection is done at the E1/T1 VC trail level, works perfectly with ACM (no need to
switch the entire traffic on a link)
- Optimal latency under protection
Interoperability
- Protection is done at the end points, independent of equipment/vendor networks
- Interoperable with networks that use other types of protection (such as BLSR)

XC Management
XC system management enables users to control the XC node as an integrated system, and provides the
means for the exchange of information between the IDUs.
Several methods can be used for IP-10 XC management:
Local terminal CLI
CLI via telnet
Web based management
SNMP
Local remote channel, for configuration of a small set of parameters in the remote unit
In addition, the management system provides access to other network equipment through in-band or out-of-
band network management.
The XC node is managed in an integrated manner through centralized management channels. The main unit’s
CPU is the node’s central controller, and all management frames received from or sent to external
management applications must pass through it.
The node has a single IP management address, which is the address of the main unit (two addresses in case of
main unit protection).
To ease the reading and analysis of several IDU alarms and logs, the system time should be synchronized to
the main unit’s time.
As an additional resource, an extra data channel is included in the backplane LVDS infrastructure, through
which basic management data is sent by IDUs to the XC unit (and vice-versa).
The data provided over the channel includes:
IP addresses
Basic alarm information
In addition, an SDH management channel (management through the STM-1 interface) allows control from an
SDH network, without the need for additional Ethernet interfaces.

XC Management Highlights
Centralized IP Access
- A single IP address must be configured and node is reached through it, two addresses if main
units are protected
- All management frames must reach main units
- Management mode (in band/out of band) is defined by main unit’s mode
Centralized Management Channels
- SNMP main agent represents the entire node
- NMS represents the node as a single unit
- Web agent allows access to all elements from main window
- CLI/Telnet access from main unit’s CLI
Feature Configuration
- Some management is done through the main unit only: TDM XC, user registration, login, alarms
- Other features are configured individually in each extension unit: radio parameters, Ethernet
switch configuration
Ethernet XC Management
XC management connects main units to all extension units, and main units to each other. It also connects
the CPU to the Mezzanine.
In protection mode, management frames will arrive at a standby XC unit only through the protection
interface, coming from its mate.

In-Band/Out of Band
All management frames arrive at the main unit’s CPU. The management mode (in-band/out of band) is
determined by the mode of the main unit. The mode of the extension units is irrelevant, since they can only
be reached through the internal management network.
If the main unit is configured as in-band, frames will arrive through the traffic switches by standard layer two
DA-based bridging.
If the main unit is configured as out of band, there is no built-in channel for remote management frames to
arrive at the CPU. Two possible solutions are suggested for this:
1. Install an external Ethernet switch, which will allow frames incoming through the wayside channel to be
distributed to all units.
2. Implement an IP router in the extension unit's CPU. This will allow management frames to be routed to
the internal LAN, reaching the main unit’s CPU.
For out of band, there is no wayside network. Access from remote sites is obtained through the wayside
channel. Access from the remote link to an extension unit requires an external switch.

Protection
The XC protection mechanism is an extension of the one used for non-XC IDUs.
Each pair of protected IDUs makes its own decisions regarding data and switching.
User and Ethernet traffic protection is implemented through Y cables or via the protection panel. TDM
traffic protection is implemented through dual LVDS interfaces on the backplane.
XC protection configurations include LVDS interface monitoring for AIS generation and SNCP support.
They also include an Ethernet line protection disabling option, whereby the user can configure Ethernet
interfaces for non-protection. In this setup, local failures will not affect all node traffic.
Signaling is performed between units in a shelf to indicate their active or standby status.
Protection Design
The XC protection method runs by the following rules:
An IDU may exchange traffic with a protection pair (even if it itself is not protected).
Main units must know which pairs are protected, to send identical traffic to protected extension pairs.
Each unit is the master clock for its LVDS interfaces.
Extension units send traffic to both main units.
All units must know from which LVDS interface to receive traffic.
The following illustration shows how the basic XC protection operates.
Main Main
Active Standby

The following information is sent through LVDS interfaces (by all units):
Protected or not protected
Activity: active/standby
In addition, main units inform extensions through separate hardware interfaces. This is required for
extension units to align with active LVDS, since the main units provide the LVDS clock. The signal
is encoded to prevent the system from being “stuck” due to faulty hardware.
If an XC switch occurs, downlink units will synchronize to the new clock within 50 msec.
Main units read the LVDS from both extension units to determine active/standby status. They also
receive traffic from the active unit.
Note: If a switch is detected, an idle window will open to prevent “switch cascades”.
All data is made available to the software, including alarms for protection mode mismatches and
errors, and interrupts upon protection switch.

FibeAir IP-10 G-Series Typical Configurations
1+0
y 1 IP-10, 1 RFU unit required
y Integrated Ethernet switching can be enabled for multiple local Ethernet interfaces support

1+1 HSB
y 2 IP-10, 2 RFU units required
y Integrated Ethernet switching can be enabled for multiple local Ethernet interfaces support
y Redundancy covers failure of all control and data path components
y Local Ethernet & TDM interfaces protection support via Y-cables or protection-panel
y <50mSecs switch-over time

1+0 with 32 E1s/T1s
1+0 with 64 E1s/T1s

2+0/XPIC Link, with 64 E1/T1s, “no Multi-Radio” Mode
y Ethernet traffic
Each of the 2 units:
y Feeding Ethernet traffic independently to its radio interface.
y Can be configured independently for “switch” or “pipe” operation
y No Ethernet traffic is shared internally between the 2 radio carriers
y TDM traffic
y Each of the 2 radio interfaces supports separate E1/T1 services
y E1/T1 Services can optionally be protected using SNCP

2+0/XPIC Link, with 64 E1/T1s, “Multi-Radio” Mode
y Ethernet traffic
y One of the units is acting as the "master" unit and is feeding

Ethernet traffic to both radio carriers
y Traffic is distributed between the 2 carries at the radio frame level
y The "Master" IDU can be configured for switch or pipe operation.
y The 2nd ("Slave") IDU has all its Ethernet interfaces and functionality effectively disabled.
y TDM traffic
y E1/T1 services are duplicated over both radio carriers and are 1+1 HSB protected
2+0/XPIC Link, with 32 E1/T1s + STM1/OC3 Mux Interface,

no Multi-Radio, up to 150 E1s/168 T1s over the radio

1+1 HSB with 32 E1s/T1s
1+1 HSB with 64 E1s/T1s

1+1 HSB with 75 E1s or 84 T1s
1+1 HSB Link with 16 E1/T1s + STM1/OC3 Mux Interface

(Up to 75 E1s/84 T1s over the radio)

Native2 2+2/XPIC/Multi-Radio MW Link, with 2xSTM1/OC3 Mux
(up to 150 E1s/168 T1s over the radio)
Nodal Configurations
Chain with 1+0 Downlink and 1+1 HSB Uplink, with STM1/OC3 Mux

Node with 2 x 1+0 Downlinks and 1 x 1+1 HSB Uplink
Chain with 1+1 Downlink and 1+1 HSB Uplink, with STM1/OC3 Mux

Native2 Ring with 3 x 1+0 Links + STM1/OC3 Mux Interface at Main Site
Native2 Ring with 3 x 1+1 HSB Links + STM-1 Mux Interface at Main Site

Node with 1 x 1+1 HSB Downlink and 1 x 1+1 HSB Uplink,
with STM1/OC3 Mux
Native2 Ring with 4 x 1+0 Links, with STM1/OC3 Mux

Native2 Ring with 3 x 1+0 Links + Spur Link 1+0
Native2 Ring with 4 x 1+0 MW Links and 1 x Fiber Link (5 hops total),
with STM1/OC3 Mux

Native2 Ring with 2 x 2+0/XPIC MW Links and 1 x Fiber Link
(3 hops total), with 2 x STM1/OC3 Mux

Specifications
Radio Specifications
General
6-18 GHz
Specification 6L,6H GHz 7,8 GHz 11 GHz 13 GHz 15 GHz 18 GHz

Standards ETSI, FCC ETSI ETSI, FCC ETSI ETSI ETSI, FCC
Operating Frequency 5.85-6.45, 7.1-7.9, 7.7- 10.7-11.7 12.75-13.3 14.4-15.35 17.7-19.7
Range (GHz) 6.4-7.1 8.5
154, 161,
252.04, 240,
168, 182, 315, 420,
Tx/Rx Spacing (MHz) 266, 300, 490, 520, 1010, 1120,
196, 245, 266 644, 490,
340, 160, 530 1008, 1560
300, 119, 728
170, 500
311.32
Frequency Stability +0.001%
Frequency Source Synthesizer
RF Channel Selection Via EMS/NMS
System Non-Protected (1+0), Protected (1+1), Space Diversity
Configurations
Tx Range 20dB dynamic range
(Manual/ATPC)
23-38 GHz
Specification 23 GHz 24-26 GHz 28 GHz 32 GHz 38 GHz

Standards ETSI, FCC ETSI, FCC ETSI, FCC ETSI, FCC ETSI, FCC
Operating Frequency 21.2-23.65 24.2-26.5 27.35-31.3 31.8-33.4 37-40
Range (GHz)
Tx/Rx Spacing (MHz) 1008, 1200,

800, 900, 1008 350, 500, 1008 812 1000, 1260, 700
1232
Frequency Stability +0.001%
Frequency Source Synthesizer
RF Channel Selection Via EMS/NMS
System Non-Protected (1+0), Protected (1+1), Space Diversity
Configurations
Tx Range 20dB dynamic range
(Manual/ATPC)

RFU support
Split-Mount installation 1
FibeAir RFU-C (6–38 GHz)
FibeAir RFU-P (11–38 GHz)
FibeAir RFU-SP (6–8 GHz)
FibeAir RFU-HS (6–8 GHz)
FibeAir RFU-HP (6–11 GHz)
All-Indoor installation FibeAir RFU-HP (6–11 GHz)
Coaxial cable RG-223 (100 m/300 ft), Belden 9914/RG-8 (300 m/1000
IDU to RFU connection
ft) or equivalent, N-type connectors (male)
Direct or remote mount using the same antenna type.
Antenna Connection
Remote mount: standard flexible waveguide (frequency dependent)
Note: For more details about the different RFUs refer to the RFU documentation.
1
Refer to RFU-C roll-out plan for availability of each frequency.

Capacity
7 MHz (ETSI)
Minimum Ethernet
Radio Number of
Required Capacity
Profile Modulation Throughput Supported
Capacity (Mbps)
(Mbps) E1s
License Min Max
0 QPSK 10 10.5 4 9.5 13.5
1 8 PSK 25 15 6 14 20
2 16 QAM 25 20 8 19 28
3 32 QAM 25 25 10 24 34
4 64 QAM 25 29 12 28 40
5 128 QAM 50 33 13 32 46
6 256 QAM 50 38 16 38 54
7 256 QAM 50 43 18 42 60
Note: Ethernet Capacity depends on average packet size.
10 MHz (FCC)
Minimum Ethernet
Radio Number of
Required Capacity
Capacity (Mbps)
(Mbps) T1s
License Min Max
0 QPSK 10 13 7 13 18
1 8 PSK 25 19 10 19 27
2 16 QAM 25 29 16 29 41
3 32 QAM 50 36 20 35 50
4 64 QAM 50 44 24 43 62
5 128 QAM 50 51 28 51 72
6 256 QAM 50 56 31 55 79
7 256 QAM 50 61 34 61 88

14 MHz (ETSI)
Minimum Ethernet
Radio Number of
Required Capacity
Capacity (Mbps)
(Mbps) E1s
License Min Max
0 QPSK 25 21 8 20 29
1 8 PSK 25 29 12 29 41
2 16 QAM 50 43 18 42 60
3 32 QAM 50 50 20 49 70
4 64 QAM 50 57 24 57 82
5 128 QAM 100 69 29 69 98
6 256 QAM 100 80 34 81 115
7 256 QAM 100 87 37 87 125
20 MHz (FCC)
Minimum Ethernet
Radio Number of
Required Capacity
Capacity (Mbps)
(Mbps) T1s
License Min Max
0 QPSK 25 28 15 27 39
1 8 PSK 50 41 23 41 59
2 16 QAM 50 58 32 57 82
3 32 QAM 100 74 41 74 105
4 64 QAM 100 87 49 87 125
5 128 QAM 100 101 57 101 145
6 256 QAM 100 114 65 115 164
7 256 QAM 150 125 71 126 180
28 MHz (ETSI)
Minimum Ethernet
Radio Number of
Required Capacity
Capacity (Mbps)
(Mbps) E1s
License Min Max
0 QPSK 50 41 17 40 58
1 8 PSK 50 55 23 54 78
2 16 QAM 100 78 33 78 111
3 32 QAM 100 105 44 105 151
4 64 QAM 150 130 55 131 188
5 128 QAM 150 158 68 160 229
6 256 QAM 150 176 75 178 255
7 256 QAM 200 186 75 188 268

30 MHz (FCC)
Minimum Ethernet
Radio Number of
Required Capacity
Capacity (Mbps)
(Mbps) T1s
License Min Max
0 QPSK 50 39 22 39 56
1 8 PSK 50 63 35 63 90
2 16 QAM 100 92 52 93 132
3 32 QAM 100 118 67 119 170
4 64 QAM 150 142 81 143 205
5 128 QAM 150 162 84 164 234
6 256 QAM 200 183 84 185 264
7 256 QAM 200 198 84 201 287
40 MHz (ETSI / FCC)

Minimum Ethernet
Radio Number of
Required Capacity
Capacity (Mbps)
(Mbps) E1/T1s
License Min Max
0 QPSK 50 56 23 / 31 56 80
1 8 PSK 100 83 35 / 47 83 119
2 16 QAM 100 121 51 / 69 122 174
3 32 QAM 150 151 65 / 84 153 218
4 64 QAM 200 189 75 / 84 191 274
5 128 QAM 200 211 75 / 84 214 305
6 256 QAM 300 240 75 / 84 243 347
7 256 QAM 300 255 75 / 84 259 370
50 MHz (FCC)
Minimum Ethernet
Radio Number of
Required Capacity
Capacity (Mbps)
(Mbps) T1s
License Min Max
0 QPSK 100 68 38 68 97
1 8 PSK 100 106 60 107 152
2 16 QAM 150 147 84 148 212
3 32 QAM 150 185 84 187 267
4 64 QAM 200 238 84 241 344
5 128 QAM 300 274 84 278 398
6 256 QAM 300 313 84 318 454
7 256 QAM "All capacity" 337 84 342 489

56 MHz (ETSI)
Minimum Ethernet
Radio Number of
Required Capacity
Capacity (Mbps)
(Mbps) E1s
License Min Max
0 QPSK 100 76 32 76 109
1 8 PSK 100 113 48 114 163
2 16 QAM 150 150 64 151 217
3 32 QAM 200 199 75 202 288
4 64 QAM 300 248 75 251 358
5 128 QAM 300 297 75 301 430
6 256 QAM "All capacity" 338 75 343 490
7 256 QAM "All capacity" 367 75 372 532

Transmit Power with RFU-C1 (dBm)
Modulation 6-8 GHz 11-15 GHz 18-23 GHz 26-28 GHz 32-38 GHz
QPSK 26 24 22 21 18
8 PSK 26 24 22 21 18
16 QAM 25 23 21 20 17
32 QAM 24 22 20 19 16
64 QAM 24 22 20 19 16
128 QAM 24 22 20 19 16
256 QAM 22 20 18 17 14
Transmit Power with RFU-P (dBm)
11-15
Modulation 18 GHz 23-26 GHz 28-32 GHz 38 GHz
GHz
QPSK 23 23 22 21 20
8 PSK 23 23 22 21 20
16 QAM 23 21 20 20 19
32 QAM 23 21 20 20 19
64 QAM 22 20 20 19 18
128 QAM 22 20 20 19 18
256 QAM 212 19 19 18 17
Transmit Power with RFU-SP/HS/HP3 (dBm)
RFU-HP RFU-HP
RFU-SP RFU-HS
Split-Mount All-Indoor
Modulation 6-8 GHz4 6-8 GHz 6-8 GHz 11 GHz 6-8 GHz 11 GHz
QPSK 24 30 30 27 33 30
8 PSK 24 30 30 27 33 30
16 QAM 24 30 30 27 33 30
32 QAM 24 30 30 26 33 29
64 QAM 24 29 29 26 32 29
128 QAM 24 29 29 26 32 29
256 QAM 22 27 27 24 30 27
1
2
20dBm for 11GHz.
3
RFU-HP supports channels with up to 30MHz occupied bandwidth.
4
1dBm higher for 6L GHz.

Receiver Threshold (RSL) with RFU-C1 (dBm @ BER = 10-6)
Frequency
Channel Occupied
Profile Modulation (GHz)
Spacing Bandwidth
6-15 18 23 26 28 38
0 QPSK -92.0 -91.5 -91.0 -90.0 -90.0 -89.0
1 8 PSK -88.5 -88.0 -87.5 -86.5 -86.5 -85.5
2 16 QAM -86.5 -86.0 -85.5 -84.5 -84.5 -83.5
3 32 QAM 7 MHz -84.0 -83.5 -83.0 -82.0 -82.0 -81.0
6.2 MHz
4 64 QAM (ETSI) -82.5 -82.0 -81.5 -80.5 -80.5 -79.5
5 128 QAM -80.5 -80.0 -79.5 -78.5 -78.5 -77.5
6 256 QAM -77.0 -76.5 -76.0 -75.0 -75.0 -74.0
7 256 QAM -73.5 -73.0 -72.5 -71.5 -71.5 -70.5
0 QPSK -93.5 -93.0 -92.5 -91.5 -91.5 -90.5
1 8 PSK -90.0 -89.5 -89.0 -88.0 -88.0 -87.0
2 16 QAM -85.5 -85.0 -84.5 -83.5 -83.5 -82.5
3 32 QAM 10 MHz -82.0 -81.5 -81.0 -80.0 -80.0 -79.0
8.4 MHz
4 64 QAM (FCC) -80.0 -79.5 -79.0 -78.0 -78.0 -77.0
5 128 QAM -77.5 -77.0 -76.5 -75.5 -75.5 -74.5
6 256 QAM -75.5 -75.0 -74.5 -73.5 -73.5 -72.5
7 256 QAM -72.0 -71.5 -71.0 -70.0 -70.0 -69.0
0 QPSK -90.5 -90.0 -89.5 -88.5 -88.5 -87.5
1 8 PSK -87.0 -86.5 -86.0 -85.0 -85.0 -84.0
2 16 QAM -83.5 -83.0 -82.5 -81.5 -81.5 -80.5
3 32 QAM 14 MHz -82.0 -81.5 -81.0 -80.0 -80.0 -79.0
12.2 MHz
4 64 QAM (ETSI) -80.5 -80.0 -79.5 -78.5 -78.5 -77.5
5 128 QAM -77.5 -77.0 -76.5 -75.5 -75.5 -74.5
6 256 QAM -74.5 -74.0 -73.5 -72.5 -72.5 -71.5
7 256 QAM -72.0 -71.5 -71.0 -70.0 -70.0 -69.0
0 QPSK -90.0 -89.5 -89.0 -88.0 -88.0 -87.0
1 8 PSK -85.0 -84.5 -84.0 -83.0 -83.0 -82.0
2 16 QAM -82.5 -82.0 -81.5 -80.5 -80.5 -79.5
3 32 QAM 20 MHz -80.0 -79.5 -79.0 -78.0 -78.0 -77.0
17.4 MHz
4 64 QAM (FCC) -77.5 -77.0 -76.5 -75.5 -75.5 -74.5
5 128 QAM -75.0 -74.5 -74.0 -73.0 -73.0 -72.0
6 256 QAM -72.0 -71.5 -71.0 -70.0 -70.0 -69.0
7 256 QAM -69.0 -68.5 -68.0 -67.0 -67.0 -66.0
0 QPSK -89.0 -88.5 -88.0 -87.0 -87.0 -86.0
1 8 PSK -86.0 -85.5 -85.0 -84.0 -84.0 -83.0
2 16 QAM -83.0 -82.5 -82.0 -81.0 -81.0 -80.0
3 32 QAM 28 MHz -79.0 -78.5 -78.0 -77.0 -77.0 -76.0
24.9 MHz
4 64 QAM (ETSI) -76.5 -76.0 -75.5 -74.5 -74.5 -73.5
5 128 QAM -72.0 -71.5 -71.0 -70.0 -70.0 -69.0
6 256 QAM -71.0 -70.5 -70.0 -69.0 -69.0 -68.0
7 256 QAM -68.5 -68.0 -67.5 -66.5 -66.5 -65.5
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Note: RSL values are typical.
Frequency
Channel Occupied
Spacing Bandwidth
6-15 18 23 26 28 38
0 QPSK -89.0 -88.5 -88.0 -87.0 -87.0 -86.0
1 8 PSK -84.5 -84.0 -83.5 -82.5 -82.5 -81.5
2 16 QAM -80.5 -80.0 -79.5 -78.5 -78.5 -77.5
3 32 QAM 30 MHz -76.0 -75.5 -75.0 -74.0 -74.0 -73.0
26.9 MHz
4 64 QAM (FCC) -74.5 -74.0 -73.5 -72.5 -72.5 -71.5
5 128 QAM -72.0 -71.5 -71.0 -70.0 -70.0 -69.0
6 256 QAM -70.0 -69.5 -69.0 -68.0 -68.0 -67.0
7 256 QAM -66.0 -65.5 -65.0 -64.0 -64.0 -63.0
0 QPSK -87.0 -86.5 -86.0 -85.0 -85.0 -84.0
1 8 PSK -81.5 -81.0 -80.5 -79.5 -79.5 -78.5
2 16 QAM -79.0 -78.5 -78.0 -77.0 -77.0 -76.0
3 32 QAM 40 MHz
-75.5 -75.0 -74.5 -73.5 -73.5 -72.5
(ETSI/ 34.8 MHz
4 64 QAM FCC) -72.0 -71.5 -71.0 -70.0 -70.0 -69.0
5 128 QAM -71.0 -70.5 -70.0 -69.0 -69.0 -68.0
6 256 QAM -68.5 -68.0 -67.5 -66.5 -66.5 -65.5
7 256 QAM -66.0 -65.5 -65.0 -64.0 -64.0 -63.0
0 QPSK -87.5 -87.0 -86.5 -85.5 -85.5 -84.5
1 8 PSK -83.0 -82.5 -82.0 -81.0 -81.0 -80.0
2 16 QAM -80.0 -79.5 -79.0 -78.0 -78.0 -77.0
3 32 QAM 50 MHz -76.5 -76.0 -75.5 -74.5 -74.5 -73.5
44.3 MHz
4 64 QAM (FCC) -73.5 -73.0 -72.5 -71.5 -71.5 -70.5
5 128 QAM -71.0 -70.5 -70.0 -69.0 -69.0 -68.0
6 256 QAM -68.5 -68.0 -67.5 -66.5 -66.5 -65.5
7 256 QAM -65.5 -65.0 -64.5 -63.5 -63.5 -62.5
0 QPSK -86.5 -86.0 -85.5 -84.5 -84.5 -83.5
1 8 PSK -81.5 -81.0 -80.5 -79.5 -79.5 -78.5
2 16 QAM -80.5 -80.0 -79.5 -78.5 -78.5 -77.5
3 32 QAM 56 MHz -76.0 -75.5 -75.0 -74.0 -74.0 -73.0
49.1 MHz
4 64 QAM (ETSI) -74.0 -73.5 -73.0 -72.0 -72.0 -71.0
5 128 QAM -71.0 -70.5 -70.0 -69.0 -69.0 -68.0
6 256 QAM -68.5 -68.0 -67.5 -66.5 -66.5 -65.5
7 256 QAM -65.5 -65.0 -64.5 -63.5 -63.5 -62.5

Receiver Threshold (RSL) with RFU-P (dBm @ BER = 10-6)
Frequency
Channel Occupied
Spacing Bandwidth
11-18 23-28 31 32-38
0 QPSK -93.0 -92.5 -92.5 -91.5
1 8 PSK -89.5 -89.0 -89.0 -88.0
2 16 QAM -85.0 -84.5 -84.5 -83.5
3 32 QAM 10 MHz -81.5 -81.0 -81.0 -80.0
8.4 MHz
4 64 QAM (FCC) -79.5 -79.0 -79.0 -78.0
5 128 QAM -77.0 -76.5 -76.5 -75.5
6 256 QAM -75.0 -74.5 -74.5 -73.5
7 256 QAM -71.5 -71.0 -71.0 -70.0
0 QPSK -90.0 -89.5 -89.5 -88.5
1 8 PSK -86.5 -86.0 -86.0 -85.0
2 16 QAM -83.0 -82.5 -82.5 -81.5
3 32 QAM 14 MHz -81.5 -81.0 -81.0 -80.0
12.2 MHz
4 64 QAM (ETSI) -80.0 -79.5 -79.5 -78.5
5 128 QAM -77.0 -76.5 -76.5 -75.5
6 256 QAM -74.0 -73.5 -73.5 -72.5
7 256 QAM -71.5 -71.0 -71.0 -70.0
0 QPSK -89.5 -89.0 -89.0 -88.0
1 8 PSK -84.5 -84.0 -84.0 -83.0
2 16 QAM -82.0 -81.5 -81.5 -80.5
3 32 QAM 20 MHz
17.4 MHz -79.5 -79.0 -79.0 -78.0
(FCC)
4 64 QAM -77.0 -76.5 -76.5 -75.5
5 128 QAM -74.5 -74.0 -74.0 -73.0
6 256 QAM -71.5 -71.0 -71.0 -70.0
7 256 QAM -68.5 -68.0 -68.0 -67.0
0 QPSK -88.5 -88.0 -88.0 -87.0
1 8 PSK -85.5 -85.0 -85.0 -84.0
2 16 QAM -82.5 -82.0 -82.0 -81.0
3 32 QAM 28 MHz -78.5 -78.0 -78.0 -77.0
24.9 MHz
4 64 QAM (ETSI) -76.0 -75.5 -75.5 -74.5
5 128 QAM -71.5 -71.0 -71.0 -70.0
6 256 QAM -70.5 -70.0 -70.0 -69.0
7 256 QAM -66.5 -66.0 -66.0 -66.5

Frequency
Channel Occupied
Spacing Bandwidth
11-18 23-28 31 32-38
0 QPSK -88.5 -88.0 -88.0 -87.0
1 8 PSK -84.0 -83.5 -83.5 -82.5
2 16 QAM -80.0 -79.5 -79.5 -78.5
3 32 QAM 30 MHz -75.5 -75.0 -75.0 -74.0
26.9 MHz
4 64 QAM (FCC) -74.0 -73.5 -73.5 -72.5
5 128 QAM -71.5 -71.0 -71.0 -70.0
6 256 QAM -69.5 -69.0 -69.0 -68.0
7 256 QAM -65.5 -65.0 -65.0 -64.0
0 QPSK -87.0 -86.5 -86.5 -85.5
1 8 PSK -81.0 -80.5 -80.5 -79.5
2 16 QAM -78.5 -78.0 -78.0 -77.0
3 32 QAM 40 MHz
-75.0 -74.5 -74.5 -73.5
(ETSI/ 34.8 MHz
4 64 QAM FCC) -71.5 -71.0 -71.0 -70.0
5 128 QAM -70.5 -70.0 -70.0 -69.0
6 256 QAM -68.0 -67.5 -67.5 -66.5
7 256 QAM -65.5 -65.0 -65.0 -64.0
0 QPSK -87.0 -86.5 -86.5 -85.5
1 8 PSK -82.5 -82.0 -82.0 -81.0
2 16 QAM -79.5 -79.0 -79.0 -78.0
3 32 QAM 50 MHz -76.0 -75.5 -75.5 -74.5
44.3 MHz
4 64 QAM (FCC) -73.0 -72.5 -72.5 -71.5
5 128 QAM -70.5 -70.0 -70.0 -69.0
6 256 QAM -68.0 -67.5 -67.5 -66.5
7 256 QAM -66.5 -66.0 -66.0 -63.5
0 QPSK -86.0 -85.5 -85.5 -84.5
1 8 PSK -81.0 -80.5 -80.5 -79.5
2 16 QAM -80.0 -79.5 -79.5 -78.5
3 32 QAM 56 MHz -75.5 -75.0 -75.0 -74.0
49.1 MHz
4 64 QAM (ETSI) -73.5 -73.0 -73.0 -72.0
5 128 QAM -70.5 -70.0 -70.0 -69.0
6 256 QAM -68.0 -67.5 -67.5 -66.5
7 256 QAM -66.5 -66.0 -66.0 -63.5

Receiver Threshold (RSL) with RFU-SP/HP1 (dBm @ BER = 10-6)
Channel Occupied RFU-SP RFU-HP

Profile Modulation
Spacing Bandwidth (6-8 GHz) (6-11 GHz)
0 QPSK -93.5 -93.5
1 8 PSK -90.0 -90.0
2 16 QAM -85.5 -85.5
3 32 QAM 10 MHz -82.0 -82.0
8.4 MHz
4 64 QAM (FCC) -80.0 -80.0
5 128 QAM -77.5 -77.5
6 256 QAM -75.5 -75.5
7 256 QAM -72.0 -72.0
0 QPSK -90.5 -90.5
1 8 PSK -87.0 -87.0
2 16 QAM -83.5 -83.5
3 32 QAM 14 MHz -82.0 -82.0
12.2 MHz
4 64 QAM (ETSI) -80.5 -80.5
5 128 QAM -77.5 -77.5
6 256 QAM -74.5 -74.5
7 256 QAM -72.0 -72.0
0 QPSK -90.0 -90.0
1 8 PSK -85.0 -85.0
2 16 QAM -82.5 -82.5
3 32 QAM 20 MHz
17.4 MHz -80.0 -80.0
(FCC)
4 64 QAM -77.5 -77.5
5 128 QAM -75.0 -75.0
6 256 QAM -72.0 -72.0
7 256 QAM -69.0 -69.0
0 QPSK -89.0 -89.0
1 8 PSK -86.0 -86.0
2 16 QAM -83.0 -83.0
3 32 QAM 28 MHz -79.0 -79.0
24.9 MHz
4 64 QAM (ETSI) -76.5 -76.5
5 128 QAM -72.0 -72.0
6 256 QAM -71.0 -71.0
7 256 QAM -67.0 -67.0
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RFU-HP supports channels with up to 30 MHz occupied bandwidth.

Channel Occupied RFU-SP RFU-HP
Profile Modulation
Spacing Bandwidth (6-8 GHz) (6-11 GHz)
0 QPSK -89.0 -89.0
1 8 PSK -84.5 -84.5
2 16 QAM -80.5 -80.5
3 32 QAM 30 MHz -76.0 -76.0
26.9 MHz
4 64 QAM (FCC) -74.5 -74.5
5 128 QAM -72.0 -72.0
6 256 QAM -70.0 -70.0
7 256 QAM -66.0 -66.0
0 QPSK -87.5 Not supported
1 8 PSK -81.5 Not supported
2 16 QAM -79.0 Not supported
3 32 QAM 40 MHz
-75.5 Not supported
(ETSI/ 34.8 MHz
4 64 QAM FCC) -72.0 Not supported
3 32 QAM 50 MHz -76.5 Not supported
44.3 MHz
4 64 QAM (FCC) -73.5 Not supported
3 32 QAM 56 MHz -76.0 Not supported
49.1 MHz
4 64 QAM (ETSI) -74.0 Not supported

Interfaces
Ethernet
Supported Ethernet Interfaces 5 x 10/100base-T (RJ-45)

2 x 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) or 1000base-X (SFP)
Supported SFP Types Optical 1000Base-LX (1310 nm) or SX (850 nm)
E1/T1
Interface Type E1/T1
Number of Ports 16 x E1/T1 or 16 x E1/T1+16 x E1/T1 on T-Card
Connector Type MDR 69-pin
Framing Unframed (full transparency)
Coding E1: HDB3
T1: AMI/B8ZS (Configurable)
Line Impedance 120 ohm/100 ohm balanced. Optional 75 ohm unbalanced.
Compatible Standards ITU-T G.703, G.736, G.775, G.823, G.824, G.828, ITU-T I.432, ETSI ETS
300 147, ETS 300 417, ANSI T1.105, T1.102-1993, T1.231, Bellcore GR-
253-core, TR-NWT-000499
Auxiliary Channels
Wayside Channel 2 Mbps or 64 Kbps, Ethernet 10/100BaseT
Engineering Order Wire Audio channel (64 Kbps) G.711
User Channel Asynchronous V.11/RS-232 up 19.2 kbps

Optical STM-1/OC-3 SFP
Transceiver Name SH1310 LH1310 LH1550

Application Code S-1.1 L-1.1 L-1.2
Operating Wavelength
1261-1360 1263-1360 1480-580
(nm)
Transmitter
Source Type MLM SLM SLM
Max RMS Width (nm) 7.7 - -
Min Side Mode
- 30 30
Suppression Ratio (dB)
Min Mean Launched
-15 -5 -5
Power (dBm)
Max Mean Launched
-8 0 0
Power (dBm)
Min Extinction Ratio (dB) 8.2 10 10
Receiver
Min Sensitivity (BER of
-28 -34 -34
1x10-42 EOL (dBm)
Min Overload (dBm) -8 -10 -10
Max Receiver
- - -25
Reflectance (dB)
Optical Path between S and R
Max Dispersion (ps/nm) 96 - -
Min Optical Return
- - -20
Loss of Cable (dB)
Max Discreet
- - 25
Reflectance (dB)
Max Optical Path
1 1 1
Penalty (dB)

Carrier Ethernet Functionality
Latency over the radio link < 0.15 mSeconds @ 400 Mbps
"Baby jumbo" Frame Support Up to 1632Bytes
General Enhanced link state propagation
Enhanced MAC header compression
Integrated Carrier Ethernet Integrated non-blocking switch with 4K active VLANs
Switch MAC address learning with 8K MAC addresses
802.1ad provider bridges (QinQ)
802.3ad link aggregation
802.1ag Ethernet service OA&M (CFM)
Enhanced link state propagation
Enhanced MAC header compression
Full switch redundancy (hot stand-by)
QoS Advanced CoS classification and remarking
Advanced traffic policing/rate-limiting
Per interface CoS based packet queuing/buffering (8 CoS served by 4
queues)
Flexible scheduling schemes (SP/WRR/Hybrid)
Per interface traffic shaping
Ethernet Service OA&M 802.1ag CFM
Automatic "Link trace" processing for storing of last known working path
Performance Monitoring Per port Ethernet counters (RMON/RMON2)
Radio ACM statistics
Enhanced radio Ethernet statistics (Frame Error Rate, Throughput,
Capacity, Utilization)
Supported Ethernet/IP 802.3 – 10base-T
Standards 802.3u – 100base-T
802.3ab – 1000base-T
802.3z – 1000base-X
802.3ac – Ethernet VLANs
802.1Q – Virtual LAN (VLAN)
802.1p – Class of service
802.1ad – Provider bridges (QinQ)
802.3x – Flow control
802.3ad – Link aggregation
802.1ag – Ethernet service OA&M (CFM)
802.1w – RSTP
RFC 1349 – IPv4 TOS
RFC 2474 – IPv4 DSCP
RFC 2460 – IPv6 Traffic Classes

MEF Certification MEF-9 & MEF-14 certified for all service types (EPL, EVPL & E-LAN)

Network Management, Diagnostics, Status, and Alarms
Network Management Ceragon PolyView NMS
System
NMS Interface protocol SNMPv1/v3
XML over HTTP/HTTPS toward PolyView
Element Management Web based EMS, CLI
Management Channels HTTP/HTTPS
& Protocols Telnet/SSH-2
FTP/SFTP
Authentication, User access control
Authorization & SYSLOG
Accounting RADIUS Client support
X-509 Certificate
Management Interface Dedicated Ethernet interfaces (up to 3) or in-band
Local Configuration and Standard ASCII terminal, serial RS-232
Monitoring
In-Band Management Support dedicated VLAN for management (in "smart pipe" and switch modes)
TMN Ceragon NMS functions are in accordance with ITU-T recommendations for
TMN
External Alarms 5 Inputs: TTL-level or contact closure to ground.
1 output: Form C contact, software configurable.
RSL Indication Accurate power reading (dBm) available at IDU, RFU1, and NMS
Performance Monitoring Integral with onboard memory per ITU-T G.826/G.828
1
Note that the voltage at the BNC port on the RFUs is not accurate and should be used only as an aid

Mechanical
Height: 1RU
IDU Dimensions Width: 19"
Depth: 188 mm
Height: 2RU
I+ Nodal Enclosure
Width: 19"
Dimensions
Depth: 210 mm
IDU Weight 2.8 kg/6.2 lbs (with T-Card installed)
I+ Nodal Enclosure Weight 1.5 kg/3.3 lbs
Standard compliance
Specification IDU RFU
EMC EN 301 489-4, Class B EN 301 489-4, Class B
Safety IEC 60950 IEC 60950
Ingress Protection IEC 60529 IP20 IEC 60529 IP56
Operation ETSI 300 019-1-3, ETSI 300 019-1-4,
Class 3.2 Class 4.1E/ Class 4M5[4]
Storage ETSI 300 019-1-1, Class 1.2
Transportation ETSI 300 019-1-2, Class 2.3
Environmental
Specification IDU RFU
Operating -5°C to +55°C -45°C to +55°C
Temperature (23°F to 131°F) (-49°F to 131°F)
Relative Humidity 0 to 95%, 0 to 100%
Non-condensing
Altitude 3,000m (10,000ft)

Power Input
Standard Input -48 VDC
DC Input range -40.5 to -57.5 VDC (up to -57 VDC for USA market)
Optional Inputs 110-220 VAC
24 VDC
Power Consumption
Max power consumption 25W
IP-10 IDU (basic configuration)
Max system power consumption 1+0 with RFU-C 6-26 GHz: 47W
RFU-C + IP-10 1+0 with RFU-C 28-38 GHz: 51W
1+1 with RFU-C 6-26 GHz: 84W
1+1 with RFU-C 28-38 GHz: 88W
Max system power consumption 1+0: 65W
RFU-P + IP-10 1+1: 105W
RFU-SP + IP-10 1+1: 130W
RFU-HS + IP-10 1+1: 134W
RFU-HP + IP-10 1+1: 150W
Additional power consumption for 2.5W
16 E1/T1 T-card
Additional power consumption for 5W (including SFP)
STM1/OC3 Mux T-card
Note: All specifications are subject to change without prior notification.`

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FibeAir® IP-10 G-Series Product Description 2

Introducing FibeAir IP-10 ............................................................................................... 4

System Overview .......................................................................................................... 13

FibeAir IP-10 & FibeAir RFUs....................................................................................... 22

Carrier Grade Ethernet ................................................................................................. 23

Wireless Network Synchronization ............................................................................. 37

Integrated Nodal Solution ............................................................................................ 43

Cross Connect (XC) ...................................................................................................... 48

FibeAir IP-10 G-Series Typical Configurations .......................................................... 62

FibeAir® IP-10 G-Series Product Description 3

Supports all licensed bands, from 6 to 38 GHz

Supports channel bandwidths of from 7 MHz to 56 MHz

Incorporates advanced integrated Ethernet switching capabilities

FibeAir IP-10 G-series

FibeAir® IP-10 G-Series Product Description 4

Modulations: QPSK to 256 QAM

o ETSI – up to 50/100/220/280/500 Mbps over 7/14/28/40/56 MHz channels

o FCC – up to 70/140/240/320/450 Mbps over 10/20/30/40/50 MHz channels

Configurations: 1+0 or 1+1 Hot Standby (fully redundant)

FibeAir IP-10 Capacity vs. Channel Bandwidth

FibAir IP-10 Legacy PDH Legacy SDH

FibeAir® IP-10 G-Series Product Description 5

Very low link latency of <0.15 msecs @ 400 Mbps.

High precision native TDM synchronization distribution.

FibeAir® IP-10 G-Series Product Description 6

The benefits of this dynamic feature include:

Maximized spectrum usage

Increased capacity over a given bandwidth

Supports both Ethernet and T1/E1 traffic

Hitless and errorless modulation/coding changes, based on signal quality

T1/E1 traffic has priority over Ethernet traffic

Voice & real time

FibeAir® IP-10 G-Series Product Description 7

IP-10 supports two modes for Ethernet switching:

Metro Switch - In this mode, Ethernet switching functionality is enabled.

The following table lists the different aspects of IP-10 functionality.

FibeAir® IP-10 G-Series Product Description 8

Four priority (CoS) queues

Advanced CoS classifier: 802.1p, VLAN ID, IPv4 / IPv6 (DSCP/TOS/TC).

Advanced ingress traffic policing/rate-limiting per port/CoS

Flexible scheduling: Strict Priority, Weighted Round Robin, or hybrid.

802.3x flow control (for loss-less) operation

Intelligent Ethernet Header Compression (patent-pending)

Improves effective throughput by up to 45%!

Does not affect user traffic.

Ethernet Capacity increase by

FibeAir® IP-10 G-Series Product Description 9

Statistics are collected at 15-minute and 24-hour intervals

Historical statistics are stored and made available when needed

- Maximum modulation in interval

- Maximal radio link utilization in an interval

- Average radio link utilization in an interval

In-band management uses a dedicated management VLAN, which is user-configurable.

Native TDM Base Station Timing & Synchronization

FibeAir® IP-10 G-Series Product Description 10

Incomparable Economic Value

User-Management Traffic Integration

Unique Full Range Adaptive Modulation

Guaranteed Ultra Low Latency (< 0.15 ms @ 400Mbps)

Extended Quality of Service (QoS) Support

Fully Integrated L2 Ethernet Switching Functionality

Multiple Network Topology Support