9500 MPR Release 1.0/1.1

9500 MPR Release 1.0/1.1 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.

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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.

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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 Alcatel-

Lucent 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.

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PrePre--ProvisioningProvisioning

Back-office

Stand-alone PC

Web browser

Pre-provisioning

tool (TCO)

USB Key

Embedded Web

Server in NE :

Alarm list

RSL

ToolTool

OR

2

Installation & Installation &

CommissioningCommissioning

On-Site

PC or Smartphone

Web browser

Save

&

(ca. –10% on I&C cost)

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Back-office 1


Back-office

Stand-alone PC

Web browser

Pre-provisioning

tool (TCO)

Stand-alone PC

Web browser

Pre-provisioning

tool (TCO)

USB KeyUSB Key

Embedded Web

Server in NE :

Alarm list

RSL

Embedded Web

Server in NE :

Alarm list

RSL

ToolToolToolTool

OR

2



On-Site 2



On-Site

PC or Smartphone

Web browser

PC or Smartphone

Web browser

Save

&


Save

&


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-Lucent’s IP product portfolios to

provide full management and provision of the network at service level.

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.

Metro Network

BSC

RNC

9500 MPR

9500 MPR

1350 OMS / 5620 SAM

Traditional TDM PDH MW network

9500 MPRPacket MW network

9500 MPR

9500 MPR

E1

Eth

Eth

Eth

Eth

Eth

E1

E1 or Eth

ODU

MSS

9500 MPRMicrowave Packet Radio

E1 TDM and/or ATM Ethernet traffic

Metro Network

BSC

RNC

9500 MPR

9500 MPR

1350 OMS / 5620 SAM

Traditional TDM PDH MW network

9500 MPRPacket MW network

9500 MPR

9500 MPR

E1

Eth

Eth

Eth

Eth

Eth

E1

E1 or Eth

ODU

MSS


ODU

MSS


E1 TDM and/or ATM Ethernet trafficE1 TDM and/or ATM Ethernet traffic

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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.

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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.

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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

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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 50Ω coaxial cable, which carries transmit and

receive IF signals, telemetry overheads, internal controls and ODU DC power.

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 1 Slot 2 Slot 1 reserved for CORE Main

Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 2 reserved for CORE Spare

Slot 5 Slot 6 Slot 3 to 8 Universal (any Tributary and Radio card)

Slot 7 Slot 8 Slot 9 reserved for FANS

ODU

Support of ODU V2

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

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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

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

o 1 x SFP Optical GETH

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

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

o 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

o 5 LED indicators for test and status

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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

o 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 50Ω 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 Link Capacity Modulations Bandwidths

ODU V2 18xE1

37xE1

48xE1

68xE1

136xE1

40 Mbps to 300 Mbps (ETH)

16 QAM

32QAM

128 QAM

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

Frequency Range, GHz5.925 - 6.4256.425 - 7.11

7.125 - 7.9 7.725 - 8.5 10.7 - 11.712.75 - 13.25

14.4 - 15.35

T-R Spacings supported, MHz 252.04340

154, 161, 168, 196,

245

119, 126, 151.614,

266, 311.32

490, 530 266 315, 420, 490, 644,

728

Maximum Tuning Range (dependent upon T-R spacing), MHz 56 56 140 165 84 245

Waveguide Type R70 (WR137) R84 (WR112)

R84 (WR112)

R100 (WR90)

R120 (WR75)

R140 (WR62)

Flange Type UDR70 UDR84 UDR84 UDR100 UBR120 UBR140Mating Flange Type PDR70 or

CDR70PDR84 or

CDR84PDR84 or

CDR84PDR100 or

CDR100PBR120 or CDR120

PBR140 or CBR140

System Gain at 10-6 BER 40Mbs 13.75 / 14 MHz 16 QAM 109.0 dB 109.0 dB 109.0 dB 104.0 dB 103.0 dB 102.0 dB80Mbs 27.5 / 28 MHz 16 QAM 106.0 dB 106.0 dB 106.0 dB 101.0 dB 100.0 dB 99.0 dB

100Mbs 27.5 / 28 MHz 32 QAM 102.0 dB 102.0 dB 102.0 dB 97.0 dB 96.0 dB 95.0 dB

150Mbs 27.5 / 28 MHz 128 QAM 94.0 dB 94.0 dB 94.0 dB 89.5 dB 88.0 dB 87.0 dB

300Mbs 55 / 56 MHz 128 QAM

Power Output, nominal 16 QAM 26.5 dBm 26.5 dBm 26.5 dBm 22.0 dBm 21.0 dBm 20.0 dBm32 QAM 26.0 dBm 26.0 dBm 26.0 dBm 21.5 dBm 20.5 dBm 19.5 dBm

128 QAM 24.5 dBm 24.5 dBm 24.5 dBm 20.0 dBm 19.0 dBm 18.0 dBm

Threshold at 10-6 BER 40Mbs 13.75 / 14 MHz 16 QAM -82.5 dBm -82.5 dBm -82.5 dBm -82.0 dBm -82.0 dBm -82.0 dBm80Mbs 27.5 / 28 MHz 16 QAM -79.5 dBm -79.5 dBm -79.5 dBm -79.0 dBm -79.0 dBm -79.0 dBm

100Mbs 27.5 / 28 MHz 32 QAM -76.0 dBm -76.0 dBm -76.0 dBm -75.5 dBm -75.5 dBm -75.5 dBm

150Mbs 27.5 / 28 MHz 128 QAM -69.5 dBm -69.5 dBm -69.5 dBm -69.5 dBm -69.0 dBm -69.0 dBm

300Mbs 55 / 56 MHz 128 QAM

Receiver Specifications [1]

System Gain [1]

System

Antenna Interface

Transmitter Specifications

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.

[1] System Gain & Rx Threshold values are for BER=10-6. Values for BER=10-3 are improved by 1dB.

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Outdoor Units (18 to 38 GHz)

18 GHz 23 GHz 26 GHz 28 GHz 38 GHz

Frequency Range, GHz 17.7 - 19.7 21.2 - 23.632 24.52 - 26.483 27.5 - 29.5 37.0 - 39.46

T-R Spacings supported, MHz 1010, 1092.5

1008, 1200, 1232

1008 1008 1260

Maximum Tuning Range (dependent upon T-R spacing), MHz 380 370 360 360 340

Waveguide Type R220 (WR42)

R220 (WR42) R220 (WR42) R320 (WR28)

R320 (WR28)

Flange Type UBR220 UBR220 UBR220 UBR320 UBR320

Mating Flange Type PBR220 PBR220 PBR220 PBR320 PBR320

System Gain at 10-6 BER 40Mbs 13.75 / 14 MHz 16 QAM 99.0 dB 99.0 dB 94.0 dB 92.5 dB 94.5 dB80Mbs 27.5 / 28 MHz 16 QAM 96.0 dB 96.0 dB 91.0 dB 89.5 dB 91.5 dB

100Mbs 27.5 / 28 MHz 32 QAM 92.0 dB 92.0 dB 87.0 dB 85.5 dB 87.5 dB

150Mbs 27.5 / 28 MHz 128 QAM 84.5 dB 84.0 dB 79.0 dB 77.0 dB 79.0 dB

300Mbs 55 / 56 MHz 128 QAM 81.0 dB 80.5 dB 75.5 dB 73.5 dB 75.5 dB

Power Output, nominal 16 QAM 17.5 dBm 17.5 dBm 13.5 dBm 13.0 dBm 15.5 dBm32 QAM 17.0 dBm 17.0 dBm 13.0 dBm 12.5 dBm 15.0 dBm

128 QAM 15.5 dBm 15.5 dBm 11.5 dBm 11.0 dBm 13.5 dBm

Threshold at 10-6 BER 40Mbs 13.75 / 14 MHz 16 QAM -81.5 dBm -81.5 dBm -80.5 dBm -79.5 dBm -79.0 dBm

80Mbs 27.5 / 28 MHz 16 QAM -78.5 dBm -78.5 dBm -77.5 dBm -76.5 dBm -76.0 dBm



300Mbs 55 / 56 MHz 128 QAM -65.5 dBm -65.0 dBm -64.0 dBm -62.5 dBm -62.0 dBm

Receiver Specifications [1]

System Gain [1]

System

Antenna Interface

Transmitter Specifications

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.

[1] System Gain & Rx Threshold values are for BER=10-6. Values for BER=10-3 are improved by 1dB.

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System Parameter

Operating Frequency Range 6 - 38 GHz

Capacity Range Options (E1) 18x, 37x, 48x, 68x, 136x E1

Capacity Range Options (Ethernet) 40, 80, 100, 150, 300 Mbit/s

Modulation Options 16, 32, 128 QAM

Error Correction FEC, Reed Solomon Decoding

Adaptive Equalisation 24 tap T/2 equalizer

Non Protected, 1+0

Protected Hot Standby, 1+1

Space Diversity, 1+1

Frequency Diversity, 1+1

EMC MSS-8 EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-4 (Class B)

Operation ODU300 ETS 300 019, Class 4.1

Operation MSS-8 ETS 300 019, Class 3.2Storage ETS 300 019, Class 1.2

Transportation ETS 300 019, Class 2.3

Safety IEC 60950-1/EN 60950-1

Radio Frequency EN 302 217 Classes 2, 4 & E5

Water Ingress ODU300 IEC 60529 (IPX6)

Operating Temperature MSS-8 Guaranteed -5° to +55° C

ODU Guaranteed -33° to +55° CHumidity MSS-8 Guaranteed 0 to 95%, non-condensing

ODU Guaranteed 0 to 100%

Protocol SNMP

Interface, electrical Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T

Interface, physical RJ-45

Local/remote Configuration and Support Tool Craft Terminal

Routing Protocols supported Static and dynamic routing, RIP I, RIP II, OSPFNetwork Management Alcatel-Lucent 1350 OMS

General

Standards Compliance

Fault and Configuration Management

Environmental

Radio Path Protection Options

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