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RRU5258

Hardware Description

Issue 04
Date 2019-02-28

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About This Document

Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying a DC blade RRU5258 (referred
to as RRU in this document) and describes cable connections of the RRU.

Product Version
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

RRU5258 l SRAN11.1 V100R011C10


l eRAN TDD 11.1 For details about the software
versions of RF modules, see
Software and Hardware
Compatibility Description.

l SRAN12.1 and later versions V100R012C10 and later


l eRAN TDD 12.1 and later versions
versions For details about the software
versions of RF modules, see
Software and Hardware
Compatibility Description.

5G RAN2.0 and later versions V100R015C00 and later


versions
For details about the software
versions of RF modules, see
Software and Hardware
Compatibility Description.

Intended Audience
This document is intended for:

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l Base station installation personnel


l System engineers
l Site maintenance personnel

Organization
1 Changes in RRU5258 Hardware Description
This chapter describes changes in RRU5258 Hardware Description.
2 RRU Introduction
A remote radio unit (RRU) is a remote RF processing unit.
3 RRU Cables
This chapter describes RRU cables.
4 RF Cable Connections for the RRU5258
RF cable connections for the RRU vary depending on the configurations of the RRU and
antenna.
5 RRU Auxiliary Devices
This chapter describes RRU auxiliary devices.

Conventions
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol Description

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not


avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not


avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not


avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not


avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,
performance deterioration, or unanticipated results.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.

Calls attention to important information, best practices and


tips.
NOTE is used to address information not related to
personal injury, equipment damage, and environment
deterioration.

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General Conventions

The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention Description

Times New Roman Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.

Boldface Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in


boldface. For example, log in as user root.

Italic Book titles are in italics.


Courier New Examples of information displayed on the screen are in
Courier New.

Command Conventions

The command conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention Description

Boldface The keywords of a command line are in boldface.

Italic Command arguments are in italics.

[] Items (keywords or arguments) in brackets [ ] are optional.

{ x | y | ... } Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by


vertical bars. One item is selected.

[ x | y | ... ] Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by


vertical bars. One item is selected or no item is selected.

{ x | y | ... }* Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by


vertical bars. A minimum of one item or a maximum of all
items can be selected.

[ x | y | ... ]* Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by


vertical bars. Several items or no item can be selected.

GUI Conventions

The GUI conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention Description

Boldface Buttons, menus, parameters, tabs, window, and dialog titles


are in boldface. For example, click OK.

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Convention Description

> Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">"


signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder.

Keyboard Operations
The keyboard operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Format Description

Key Press the key. For example, press Enter and press Tab.

Key 1+Key 2 Press the keys concurrently. For example, pressing Ctrl
+Alt+A means the three keys should be pressed
concurrently.

Key 1, Key 2 Press the keys in turn. For example, pressing Alt, A means
the two keys should be pressed in turn.

Mouse Operations
The mouse operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Action Description

Click Select and release the primary mouse button without


moving the pointer.

Double-click Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and


quickly without moving the pointer.

Drag Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the
pointer to a certain position.

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Contents

About This Document.....................................................................................................................ii


1 Changes in RRU5258 Hardware Description........................................................................... 1
2 RRU Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 RRU Exterior.................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 RRU Ports.......................................................................................................................................................................5
2.3 RRU Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................9
2.4 RRU Indicators............................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Optical Modules........................................................................................................................................................... 10

3 RRU Cables...................................................................................................................................17
3.1 RRU Cable List............................................................................................................................................................ 18
3.2 RRU PGND Cable........................................................................................................................................................19
3.3 RRU Power Cable........................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.4 CPRI Fiber Optic Cable................................................................................................................................................22
3.5 RRU RF Jumper........................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.6 RRU AISG Multi-Wire Cable...................................................................................................................................... 29
3.7 RRU AISG Extension Cable........................................................................................................................................ 30

4 RF Cable Connections for the RRU5258................................................................................. 32


5 RRU Auxiliary Devices.............................................................................................................. 35

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1 Changes in RRU5258 Hardware


Description

This chapter describes changes in RRU5258 Hardware Description.

04 (2019-02-28)
This is the fourth official release.
Compared with Issue 03 (2019-01-25), this issue does not include any new information.
Compared with Issue 03 (2019-01-25), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description

l 2.2 RRU Ports Added the description about the RRU5258


l 3.1 RRU Cable List that does not have a CAL interface.
l 4 RF Cable Connections for the
RRU5258

Compared with Issue 03 (2019-01-25), no information is deleted from this issue.

03 (2019-01-25)
This is the third official release.
Compared with Issue 02 (2018-10-30), this issue does not include any new information.
Compared with Issue 02 (2018-10-30), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description

4 RF Cable Connections for the Modified the information of RF cable


RRU5258 connections for the RRU5258.

Compared with Issue 02 (2018-10-30), no information is deleted from this issue.

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02 (2018-10-30)
This is the second commercial release.
Compared with Issue 01 (2018-08-25), this issue does not include any new information.
Compared with Issue 01 (2018-08-25), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

3.3 RRU Power Cable Modified the specifications of an RRU


power cable.

Compared with Issue 01 (2018-08-25), no information is deleted from this issue.

01 (2018-08-25)
This is the first commercial release.
Compared with Draft A (2018-05-30), this issue does not include any new information.
Compared with Draft A (2018-05-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

3.3 RRU Power Cable Added the specifications of an RRU power


cable.

Compared with Draft A (2018-05-30), no information is deleted from this issue.

Draft A (2018-05-30)
This is a draft.

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2 RRU Introduction

About This Chapter

A remote radio unit (RRU) is a remote RF processing unit.


An RRU performs the following functions:
l Receives downlink baseband data from the BBU and sends uplink baseband data to the
BBU.
l Receives RF signals from the antenna system, down-converts the received signals to IF
signals, amplifies the IF signals, and performs analog-to-digital (A/D) conversion. The
TX channel filters downlink signals, performs digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion, and
upconverts IF signals to the TX band.
l Multiplexes RX and TX signals on the RF channel, which enables these signals to share
the same antenna path. It also filters the RX and TX signals.
l The RRU can work with the Monitoring Extension Box (MEB). The MEB can transmit
external RS-485 communication signals and dry node monitoring signals into the RRU,
implementing information monitoring and reporting.
2.1 RRU Exterior
This section describes the exterior and dimensions of an RRU.
2.2 RRU Ports
This section describes ports on the RRU panels. An RRU has a bottom panel, cabling cavity
panel, and indicator panel.
2.3 RRU Technical Specifications
This section describes technical specifications of an RRU, including supported modes,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, and antenna capabilities.
2.4 RRU Indicators
There are six indicators on an RRU. They indicate the running status.
2.5 Optical Modules
An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical fiber.

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2.1 RRU Exterior


This section describes the exterior and dimensions of an RRU.
Figure 2-1 shows an RRU.

Figure 2-1 RRU exterior

Figure 2-2 shows RRU dimensions.

Figure 2-2 RRU dimensions

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You can obtain the RRU name, RRU frequency band and power supply information from the
nameplate on the cover plate. Figure 2-3 shows the positions of the nameplate on the RRU.
NOTE

The actual nameplate may differ from what is shown in the figure.

Figure 2-3 Positions of the nameplate

(1) Nameplate (2) Module name (3) Frequency band (4) Power supply type

2.2 RRU Ports


This section describes ports on the RRU panels. An RRU has a bottom panel, cabling cavity
panel, and indicator panel.
The RRU5258 has two models: RRU1 that has a CAL interface and RRU2 that does not have
a CAL interface. Figure 2-4 and Figure 2-5 show ports on the RRU1 and RRU2 panels,
respectively.

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Figure 2-4 Ports on the RRU1 panels

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Figure 2-5 Ports on the RRU2 panels

Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 describe ports and indicators on the RRU panels.

Table 2-1 Ports and indicators on the RRU1 panels


Item Silkscreen Description

1. Ports at the bottom ANT1-ANT8 TX/RX port (N female connector)

RET Communication port for the RET antenna,


supporting RET signal transmission

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Item Silkscreen Description

CAL Calibration port, supporting OOK (On-Off-


Keying) signal transmission

2. Ports in the CPRI0 Optical port 0, connected to the BBU or an


cabling cavity upper-level RRU

CPRI1 Optical port 1, connected to a lower-level


RRU or the BBU

RTN(+) Power supply socket, For details about RRU


power cable appearance and specifications,
NEG(-) see 3.3 RRU Power Cable.

3. Indicators RUN For details, see 2.4 RRU Indicators.

ALM

ACT

VSWR

CPRI0/IR0

CPRI1/IR1

Table 2-2 Ports and indicators on the RRU2 panels


Item Silkscreen Description

1. Ports at the bottom ANT1-ANT8 TX/RX port (N female connector), ANT1


supporting RET signal transmission

RET Communication port for the RET antenna,


supporting RET signal transmission

2. Ports in the CPRI0 Optical port 0, connected to the BBU or an


cabling cavity upper-level RRU

CPRI1 Optical port 1, connected to a lower-level


RRU or the BBU

RTN(+) Power supply socket, For details about RRU


power cable appearance and specifications,
NEG(-) see 3.3 RRU Power Cable.

3. Indicators RUN For details, see 2.4 RRU Indicators.

ALM

ACT

VSWR

CPRI0/IR0

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Item Silkscreen Description

CPRI1/IR1

2.3 RRU Technical Specifications


This section describes technical specifications of an RRU, including supported modes,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, and antenna capabilities.

For details about technical specifications of an RRU, see section Technical Specifications of
RRUs in the RRU Technical Specifications.

2.4 RRU Indicators


There are six indicators on an RRU. They indicate the running status.

For detailed positions of RRU indicators, see 2.2 RRU Ports.

Table 2-3 RRU indicators

Silkscre Color Status Description


en

RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the board


is faulty.

Steady off There is no power supply, or the


board is faulty.

Blinking (on for 1s and The board is running properly.


off for 1s)

Blinking (on for 0.125s Software is being loaded to the


and off for 0.125s) board, or the board is not started.

ALM Red Steady on Alarms are generated, and the


module must be replaced.

Steady off No alarm is generated.

Blinking (on for 1s and Alarms are generated. The alarms


off for 1s) may be caused by the faults on the
related boards or ports. Therefore,
you need to locate the fault before
deciding whether to replace the
module.

ACT Green Steady on The module is running properly with


TX channels enabled or the software
is being loaded without RRU
running.

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Silkscre Color Status Description


en

Blinking (on for 1s and The board is running properly with


off for 1s) TX channels disabled.

VSWR Red Steady off No VSWR alarm is generated.

Steady on VSWR alarms are generated.

CPRI0 Red or Steady green The CPRI link is functioning


green properly.

Steady red An optical module fails to receive


signals because the optical module is
faulty or the optical fiber is broken.

Blinking red (on for 1s The CPRI link is out of lock because
and off for 1s) of mutual lock of dual-mode clock
sources or mismatched data rates
over CPRI ports (you are advised to
check the system configuration to
identify the fault).

Steady off The SFP module is not properly


installed, or the optical module is
powered off.

CPRI1 Red or Steady green The CPRI link is functioning


green properly.

Steady red An optical module fails to receive


signals because the optical module is
faulty or the optical fiber is broken.

Blinking red (on for 1s The CPRI link is out of lock because
and off for 1s) of mutual lock of dual-mode clock
sources or mismatched data rates
over CPRI ports (you are advised to
check the system configuration to
identify the fault).

Steady off The SFP module is not properly


installed, or the optical module is
powered off.

2.5 Optical Modules


An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical fiber.
Optical modules can be classified as single-mode and multimode optical modules, which can
be distinguished as follows:
l The puller of a single-mode optical module is blue and the puller of a multimode optical
module is black or gray.

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l The transmission mode is displayed as "SM" on the label of a single-mode optical


module and "MM" on the label of a multimode optical module.
Optical modules must be used in pairs on both ends of an optical fiber. The following table
describes the mapping.

Each type of optical module has its own mapping. If different types of optical modules are
used, performance risks may arise, for example, alarms, bit errors, and interrupted links.

Table 2-4 Optical module mapping


Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU and RRU/AAU

SFP duplex (two-fiber SFP duplex optical modules with the same specifications
bidirectional, duplex for short)
optical module

SFP BIDI (single-fiber SFP BIDI optical modules are used on both sides.
bidirectional, BIDI for short) l The receive and transmit wavelengths of an optical
optical module module on both sides have the mapping relationship.
QSFP BIDI optical module For example, if the receive and transmit wavelengths
of the optical module on the BBU side are 1270TX/
1330RX, those on the RRU side are 1330TX/
1270RX.
l Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.

QSFP duplex optical module QSFP duplex optical modules with the same
specifications

QSFP SR4 (short distance, QSFP SR4 optical modules with the same specifications
SR4 for short) optical module

DSFP optical module/SFP The DSFP optical module is used on the BBU side and
BIDI optical module the SFP BIDI optical module is used on the RRU side.
l The receive and transmit wavelengths of an optical
module on both sides have the mapping relationship.
For example, if the receive and transmit wavelengths
of the optical module on the BBU side are 1270TX/
1330RX, those on the RRU side are 1330TX/
1270RX.
l Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.

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NOTE

l The exterior and label on an optical module in this section are for reference only.
l Boards or RF modules supporting only the 1.25 Gbit/s CPRI port rate, for example, a GTMU or
RRU3908 V1, cannot use 10 Gbit/s optical modules.
l Only Huawei-certified optical modules meeting the following requirements can be used for Huawei
wireless devices:
l Requirements of devices on which optical modules are to be installed
l Laser safety requirements in the IEC 60825-1 standard
l General safety requirements in the IEC 60950-1 standard
l For part numbers for Huawei Wireless certificated and provided SFP and QSFP optical modules, see
Spare Parts Catalog.
l The supported maximum remote distance varies depending on the optical module. For details, see
section "CPRI Fiber Optic Cable" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Cables. CPRI fiber optic
cables are configured based on application scenarios.

SFP Optical Module


The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

Figure 2-6 SFP optical modules

a: duplex optical module b: BIDI optical module

There is a label on each optical module, which provides information such as the rate,
wavelength, and transmission mode, as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 2-7 Label structure

(1) Rate (2) Wavelength (3) Transmission mode

NOTE

SFP optical modules are not applicable to AAU5271, AAU5281, and AAU5612.

QSFP Optical Module


QSFP optical modules include 100G BIDI optical modules, 100G SR4 optical modules, and
100G duplex optical modules.

A 100G BIDI optical module provides an LC connector, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 2-8 100G BIDI optical module

A 100G SR4 optical module provides an MPO connector, as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 2-9 100G SR4 optical module

A 100G duplex optical module provides a DLC connector, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 2-10 100G duplex optical module

There is a label on each SFP optical module, which provides information such as the rate,
wavelength, and transmission mode, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 2-11 Exteriors of optical modules (QSFP)

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(1) Rate (2) Wavelength (3) Transmission mode (4) Device type

NOTE

QSFP optical modules are applicable to BBUs, AAU5271/AAU5281/AAU5612, and radio multiplex
units (RMUs), but not to RRUs and other AAUs. In addition, only QSFP optical modules with a data
rate of 40 Gbit/s are applicable to the RMUs.

DSFP Optical Module


The DSFP optical module is a 2x10G BIDI optical module and provides two LC connectors.
Each LC connector channel can be configured with a rate independently.
The following figure shows the exterior of a DSFP optical module.

Figure 2-12 DSFP Optical Module

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NOTE

The DSFP optical module is applicable to the BBU3910 and BBU5900. In the BBU3910, the DSFP
optical module applies to the UBBPg2 and UBBPg2a. In the BBU5900, the DSFP optical module
applies to the UBBPg2, UBBPg2a, and UBBPg3.

Optical Module Adapter


The optical module adapter enables cost-effective connections between an SFP optical port
and a QSFP optical port. An SFP optical module inserted in an optical module adapter can be
used for a QSFP optical port.
Optical module adapters include QSA28 and QDA adapters. The exterior of an optical
module adapter is shown in Figure 2-13 or Figure 2-14.

Figure 2-13 Exterior of a QSA28

Figure 2-14 Exterior of a QDA

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3 RRU Cables

About This Chapter

This chapter describes RRU cables.

3.1 RRU Cable List


This section describes the cables for the RRU. It also describes the connectors at the two ends
of the cables and the cable connections of the RRU.
3.2 RRU PGND Cable
An RRU PGND cable connects an RRU and a ground bar, ensuring the proper grounding of
the RRU. The maximum length of an RRU PGND cable is 8 m (26.25 ft).
3.3 RRU Power Cable
The RRU power cable is a -48 V DC shielded cable. It feeds -48 V DC power to an RRU.
3.4 CPRI Fiber Optic Cable
CPRI fiber optic cables are classified into multimode fiber optic cables and single-mode fiber
optic cables. They transmit CPRI signals.
3.5 RRU RF Jumper
RRU RF jumpers are used for the input and output of RF signals. The fixed-length RF
jumpers used by RRUs are 2 m (6.56 ft), 3 m (9.84 ft), 4 m (13.12 ft), 6 m (19.68 ft), or 10 m
(32.81 ft) long. An RF jumper used by an RRU has a maximum length of 10 m (32.81 ft).
3.6 RRU AISG Multi-Wire Cable
An RRU AISG multi-wire cable connects an RRU and an RCU to transmit control signals
from a base station to an RET antenna. When the RRU is connected to the RET antenna, an
AISG multi-wire cable transmits RS485 signals. The length of an AISG multi-wire cable is 5
m (16.40 ft), 10 m (32.80 ft) or 20 m (65.60 ft).
3.7 RRU AISG Extension Cable
When the distance between an RRU and an RCU is longer than 5 m (16.40 ft.), an AISG
multi-wire cable is not long enough to connect the RRU and the RCU. In this case, an AISG
extension cable is used with the AISG multi-wire cable to transmit RS485 signals. An AISG
extension cable is 15 m (49.21 ft) long.

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3.1 RRU Cable List


This section describes the cables for the RRU. It also describes the connectors at the two ends
of the cables and the cable connections of the RRU.
Table 3-1 lists RRU cables.

Table 3-1 RRU cables


Cable One End The Other End

Connector Connected Connector Connected to...


to...

3.2 RRU OT terminal Ground OT terminal Ground terminal on


PGND (M6, 16 mm2 terminal on the (M8, 16 mm2 the ground bar
Cable or 0.025 in.2) RRU or 0.025 in.2)

3.3 RRU Female fast NEG(-) and Depending on External power


Power Cable connector RTN(+) ports the power equipment
(pressfit type) on the RRU supply
equipment

3.4 CPRI DLC connector l CPRI0 port DLC l CPRI port on a


Fiber Optic on the RRU connector board in the
Cable l CPRI1 port BBU or CPRI1
on the RRU port on the
upper-level RRU
l CPRI0 port on
the lower-level
RRU or CPRI
port on a board
in the BBU

3.5 RRU RF N male One of the N male Antenna system


Jumper connector ANT1 to ANT8 connector
ports on the
RRU or the
CAL port on
the RRU

3.6 RRU DB9 RET port on the Standard Standard AISG


AISG Multi- waterproof RRU AISG female male connector on
Wire Cable male connector connector the RCU or on the
AISG extension
cable

3.7 RRU Standard AISG Standard AISG Standard Standard AISG


AISG male connector female AISG female male connector on
Extension connector on connector the RCU
Cable the AISG multi-
wire cable

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NOTE
RRU2 does not need the RF jumper that connects a CAL interface to the antenna port.

3.2 RRU PGND Cable


An RRU PGND cable connects an RRU and a ground bar, ensuring the proper grounding of
the RRU. The maximum length of an RRU PGND cable is 8 m (26.25 ft).

Exterior
An RRU PGND cable is green or green and yellow. Both ends of the PGND cable are OT
terminals. If the customer prepares the PGND cable, a copper-core cable with a cross-
sectional area of 16 mm2 (0.025 in.2) or larger is recommended. Figure 3-1 shows the exterior
of a PGND cable.

Figure 3-1 Exterior of a PGND cable

1. OT terminal (M6) 2. OT terminal (M8)

One OT terminal must be added to each end of the PGND cable onsite.

You can determine the color of the cable and whether to use corresponding two-hole OT
terminals based on local regulations. Figure 3-2 shows a two-hole OT terminal.

Figure 3-2 Two-hole OT terminal

3.3 RRU Power Cable


The RRU power cable is a -48 V DC shielded cable. It feeds -48 V DC power to an RRU.

NOTE

If a power device provided by the customer is used, the recommended specification of the circuit breaker
on this power device is greater than 33 A.

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Exterior
The RRU power cable has a female fast connector (pressfit type) at one end and a bare wire at
the other end. A corresponding terminal is added to the bare wire based on the requirements
of the connector on the external power device, as shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3 RRU power cable

1. -48 V DC power 2. Shield layer 3. Female fast connector (pressfit type)


cable

The outer diameter of RRU power cables ranges from 11.5 mm to 16.4 mm, and Table 3-2,
Table 3-3 and Table 3-4 list the specifications of an RRU power cable.

Table 3-2 Specifications of an RRU power cable (LTE(TDD))


RRU Power National Remote Cross- ODM03 OCB
Type Equipme Standard Distance Sectional D Quantity
nt Area of Quantity
the Cable

RRU525 -57 V European 0 m to 70 6 mm2 0 0


8(8x40w) boost standard m
power
supply 71 m to 10 mm2 0 0
100 m

American 0 m to 70 5.3 mm2 0 0


standard m

71 m to 8.2 mm2 0 0
100 m

-48 V European 0 m to 100 6 mm2 1 0


power standard m
supply
(dual American 0 m to 70 5.3 mm2 1 0
power standard m
supply) 71 m to 1 0
8.2 mm2
100 m

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Table 3-3 Specifications of an RRU power cable (LTE(TDD))


RRU Power National Remote Cross- ODM03 OCB
Type Equipme Standard Distance Sectional D Quantity
nt Area of Quantity
the Cable

RRU525 -57 V European 0 m to 70 4 mm2 0 0


8(8x30w) boost standard m
power
supply 71 m to 6 mm2 0 0
100 m

American 0 m to 100 5.3 mm2 0 0


standard m

-48 V European 0 m to 100 6 mm2 1 0


power standard m
supply
(dual American 0 m to 100 5.3 mm2 1 0
power standard m
supply)

Table 3-4 Specifications of an RRU power cable (NR)


RRU Power National Remote Cross- ODM03 OCB
Type Equipme Standard Distance Sectional D Quantity
nt Area of Quantity
the Cable

RRU5258 -57 V European 0 m to 70 4 mm2 0 0


boost standard m
power
supply 71 m to 6 mm2 0 0
100 m

American 0 m to 100 5.3 mm2 0 0


standard m

-48 V European 0 m to 100 6 mm2 1 0


power standard m
supply
(dual American 0 m to 100 5.3 mm2 1 0
power standard m
supply)

Pin Assignment
The DC power input cable is a 2-wire cable. Table 3-5 describe the pin assignment for the
wires of a DC power input cable.

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Table 3-5 Pin assignment for the wires of a DC power input cable
Wire Color (North Color (European Color (China)
American Standards)
Standards)

NEG(-) Blue Blue Blue

RTN(+) Black Brown Red

3.4 CPRI Fiber Optic Cable


CPRI fiber optic cables are classified into multimode fiber optic cables and single-mode fiber
optic cables. They transmit CPRI signals.
A multimode fiber optic cable connects a BBU to an RRU or connects two RRUs. The
maximum length of a multimode fiber optic cable connecting a BBU and an RRU is 150 m
(492.12 ft). The default length of a multimode fiber optic cable connecting two RRUs is 10 m
(32.81 ft). If the distance between two RRUs exceeds 10 m (32.81 ft), contact Huawei
engineers.
The single-mode fiber optic cable can be divided into two types: single-mode fiber optic cable
directly connecting a BBU to an RRU or connecting two RRUs (shortened to directly
connected single-mode fiber optic cable) and single-mode fiber optic cable connecting an
ODF to a BBU or RRU (shortened to single-mode pigtail). The length of the directly
connected single-mode fiber optic cable cannot exceed the maximum allowed remote distance
between the BBU and RRU. The maximum length of the single-mode pigtail between an
ODF and a BBU is 20 m (65.62 ft). The maximum length of the single-mode pigtail between
an ODF and an RRU is 70 m (229.66 ft).

NOTE

l The ODF is an outdoor transfer box for fiber optic cables, which interconnects the single-mode
pigtail and trunk single-mode fiber optic cable.
l The ODF and trunk single-mode fiber optic cable are provided by the customer and must comply
with the ITU-T G.652 standard.
l A multimode fiber optic cable is used together with a multimode optical module, and a single-mode
pigtail is used together with a single-mode optical module.

Selection Principle
The following table lists the principles for selecting CPRI fiber optic cables.

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Table 3-6 Principles for selecting CPRI fiber optic cables


Remote CPRI Selection Principle Connects...to... Description
Distanc Data
ea Rate
(Gbit/s)
of the
Optical
Module

≤ 150 m 2.5 to Multimode fiber optic Connects a BBU to When multiple


(492.12 6.144 cable/Directly an RRU or AAU, RRUs or AAUs
ft) connected single- or connects two are cascaded,
mode fiber optic cable RRUs or AAUs multimode fiber
optic cables and
9.8 to 25 Directly connected single-mode fiber
single-mode fiber optic cables can be
optic cable used together.

150 m to - Single-mode fiber Connects a BBU to The single-mode


10 km optic cable (single- an RRU or AAU. pigtail at the
(492.12 mode pigtail and trunk RRU/AAU or
ft to single-mode fiber BBU side is
32808.40 optic cable) connected to the
ft) trunk single-mode
fiber optic cable by
using an ODF.

≤ 70 m 40/100 OM3 multimode fiber Connects a BBU to Short-distance


(229.66 optic cable an AAU. connection
ft) between the BBU
and AAU
70 m to 40/100 OM4 multimode fiber
100 m optic cable
(229.66
ft to
328.08
ft)

100 m to 40/100 Single-mode fiber Connects a BBU to The single-mode


10 km optic cable (single- an RRU or AAU. pigtail at the
(328.08 mode pigtail and trunk RRU/AAU or
ft to single-mode fiber BBU side is
32808.40 optic cable) connected to the
ft) trunk single-mode
fiber optic cable by
using an ODF.

a: The remote distance between the BBU and RRU refers to the total length of the cables
between the BBU and the RRU that is farthest way from the BBU.

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Exterior
Multimode fiber optic cable or directly connected single-mode fiber optic cable: It can be
a dual-core fiber optic cable with DLC connectors as shown in Figure 3-4 or a single-core
fiber optic cable with LC connectors as shown in Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-4 Exterior of the dual-core fiber optic cable with DLC connectors

(1) DLC connector (2) Breakout cable (3) Label on the breakout cable

Figure 3-5 Exterior of the single-core fiber optic cable with LC connectors

(1) LC connector

NOTE

l When a fiber optic cable connects a BBU3900/BBU3910/BBU5900 to an RRU, the breakout cables
on the BBU side and on the RRU side are 0.34 m (1.12 ft) and 0.03 m (0.098 ft), respectively.
l When a fiber optic cable connects a BBU3910A/BBU3910C to an RRU, the breakout cables on the
BBU side and the RRU side are both 0.03 m (0.098 ft).
l When a fiber optic cable connects two RRUs, the breakout cables on both sides are 0.03 m (0.098
ft).

The following figure shows the connection of the multimode fiber optic cable or directly
connected single-mode fiber optic cable between a BBU and an RRU as an example.

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Figure 3-6 Connection of the multimode fiber optic cable or directly connected single-mode
fiber optic cable between a BBU and an RRU

(1) Multimode fiber optic cable or directly connected single-mode fiber optic cable between a BBU and an
RRU

OFD06 trunk fiber optic cable: It connects a BBU to an OFD06 and has 12 LC connectors
at each end, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 3-7 OFD06 trunk fiber optic cable

(1) LC connector (2) Breakout cable (3) Label on the breakout cable

Single-mode pigtail: It has a DLC connector at one end and an FC, LC, or SC connector at
the other end, as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 3-8 Exterior of a single-mode pigtail

(1) DLC (2) Breakout (3) Label on the (4) FC (5) LC (6) SC
connector cable breakout cable connector connector connector

NOTE

l When a single-mode pigtail connects a BBU to an ODF, the breakout cables on the BBU side and
ODF side are 0.34 m (1.12 ft) and 0.8 m (2.62 ft), respectively.
l When a single-mode pigtail connects an RRU to an ODF, the breakout cables on the RRU side and
ODF side are 0.03 m (0.098 ft) and 0.8 m (2.62 ft), respectively.

The following figure shows the connection of a single-mode pigtail.

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Figure 3-9 Connection of the single-mode pigtail

(1) Single-mode pigtail between a BBU and an ODF (2) Single-mode pigtail between an RRU and an ODF

The OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber optic cables have the same exterior. Each end of such a
cable has an MPO connector. The MPO connector with a strap connects to the BBU and the
MPO connector without a strap connects to the RRU, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 3-10 OM3/OM4 multimode fiber optic cable

(1) MPO connector (2) Strap (3) MPO connector

Pin Assignment
The following table describes the labels on the breakout cables of a CPRI fiber optic cable
and recommended cable connections.

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Table 3-7 Labels on the breakout cables of a CPRI fiber optic cable
Label on the Installation Position
Breakout Cable
Connection Connection Connection
Between a BBU Between RRUs Between a BBU or
and an RRU or RRU and an ODF
Between an
OFD06 and an
RRU

1A CPRI RX port on the CPRI RX port on RX port on the BBU or


RRU RRU 1 CPRI RX port on the
RRU

1B CPRI TX port on the CPRI TX port on TX port on the BBU or


RRU RRU 1 CPRI TX port on the
RRU

2A OFD06 or TX port CPRI TX port on ODF


on the BBU RRU 0

2B OFD06 or RX port CPRI RX port on ODF


on the BBU RRU 0

3.5 RRU RF Jumper


RRU RF jumpers are used for the input and output of RF signals. The fixed-length RF
jumpers used by RRUs are 2 m (6.56 ft), 3 m (9.84 ft), 4 m (13.12 ft), 6 m (19.68 ft), or 10 m
(32.81 ft) long. An RF jumper used by an RRU has a maximum length of 10 m (32.81 ft).

NOTE

If the customer prepares the RF jumper, the length of the RF jumper should be as short as possible and
not exceed 2 m (6.56 ft).

Exterior
The two ends of the RF jumper are N male connectors, as shown in Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-11 RF jumper

1. N male connector

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3.6 RRU AISG Multi-Wire Cable


An RRU AISG multi-wire cable connects an RRU and an RCU to transmit control signals
from a base station to an RET antenna. When the RRU is connected to the RET antenna, an
AISG multi-wire cable transmits RS485 signals. The length of an AISG multi-wire cable is 5
m (16.40 ft), 10 m (32.80 ft) or 20 m (65.60 ft).

NOTE

An RCU is a driving motor used for the phase shifter in the RET antenna. It receives control commands from
a base station and runs the commands to drive the stepper motor. Using a gear, the stepper motor drives the
adjustable phase shifter in the antenna and changes the downtilt angle.

Exterior
An AISG multi-wire cable has a waterproof DB9 male connector at one end and a standard
AISG female connector at the other end, as shown in Figure 3-12 or Figure 3-13.

Figure 3-12 AISG multi-wire cable (1)

(1) Waterproofed DB9 male connector (2) Standard AISG female connector

Figure 3-13 AISG multi-wire cable (2)

(1) Waterproofed DB9 male connector (2) Standard AISG female connector

Pin Assignment
Table 3-8 describes the pin assignment for the wires of an AISG multi-wire cable.

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Table 3-8 Pin assignment for the wires of an AISG multi-wire cable
X1 End (Pin of X2 End (Pin of the Color Description Type
the Waterproof Standard AISG
DB9 Male Female Connector)
Connector)

White and
blue Twisted
X1.1 X2.1 +12 V
pair
Blue

X1.3 X2.3 White and RS485 B


orange Twisted
pair
X1.5 X2.5 Orange RS485 A

X1.4 X2.4 White and GND -


green

X1.9 and X1.4 are - - GND -


interconnected.

- X2.1 and X2.6 are - +12 V -


interconnected.

- X2.4 and X2.7 are - GND -


interconnected.

3.7 RRU AISG Extension Cable


When the distance between an RRU and an RCU is longer than 5 m (16.40 ft.), an AISG
multi-wire cable is not long enough to connect the RRU and the RCU. In this case, an AISG
extension cable is used with the AISG multi-wire cable to transmit RS485 signals. An AISG
extension cable is 15 m (49.21 ft) long.

NOTE

When an AISG multi-wire cable is long enough to connect the RRU and the RCU, an AISG extension
cable is no need to use.

Exterior
An AISG extension cable has a standard AISG male connector at one end and a standard
AISG female connector at the other end, as shown in Figure 3-14.

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Figure 3-14 AISG extension cable

1. Standard AISG male connector 2. Standard AISG female connector

Pin Assignment
Table 3-9 describes the pin assignment for the wires of an AISG extension cable.

Table 3-9 Pin assignment for the wires of an AISG extension cable
X1 End (Pin X2 End (Pin Color Description Wire Type
of the of the
Standard Standard
AISG Male AISG
Connector) Female
Connector)

X1.1 X2.1 White and blue +12 V Twisted pair

Blue

X1.7 X2.7 White and DC Return Twisted pair


orange

Orange

X1.3 X2.3 White and green RS485 B Twisted pair

X1.5 X2.5 Green RS485 A

X1.6 X2.6 White and +24 V Twisted pair


brown

Brown

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4 RF Cable Connections for the RRU5258

RF cable connections for the RRU vary depending on the configurations of the RRU and
antenna.

Description of RF Cable Connections


This section describes the RF cable connections for the RRU serving a single sector. The
following tables list the RF cable connections for the RRU.

Table 4-1 RF cable connections for the RRU1

RRU Model Specifications of a Scenario Illustration of


Single RRU Cable
Connections

RRU5258 For details, see the 8T8R See illustration 1 in


typical power Figure 4-1.
configuration of the
corresponding RRU in 4T4R+4T4R l See illustration
RRU Technical 2 in Figure 4-1.
Specifications. l See illustration
3 in Figure 4-1.

Table 4-2 RF cable connections for the RRU2

RRU Model Specifications of a Scenario Illustration of


Single RRU Cable
Connections

RRU5258 For details, see the 8T8R See illustration 1 in


typical power Figure 4-2.
configuration of the
corresponding RRU in 4T4R+4T4R See illustration 2 in
RRU Technical Figure 4-2.
Specifications.

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Illustration of Cable Connections

Figure 4-1 RF cable connections for the RRU1

NOTE

l In 8T8R scenarios, RF ports on the RRU must correspond to the antenna ports. In 4T4R+4T4R
scenarios, ANT1, ANT2, ANT3, and ANT4 are connected to an antenna; and ANT5, ANT6, ANT7,
and ANT8 are connected to an antenna.
l For details about antenna cable connections in MIMO and beamforming scenarios, see the related
feature parameter descriptions.
l In SRAN13.1 and later, the RRU5258 (2.3 GHz) supports illustration 3 in Figure 4-1.

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Figure 4-2 RF cable connections for the RRU2

NOTE

l In 8T8R scenarios, RF ports on the RRU must correspond to the antenna ports. In 4T4R+4T4R
scenarios, ANT1, ANT2, ANT3, and ANT4 are connected to an antenna; and ANT5, ANT6, ANT7,
and ANT8 are connected to an antenna.
l For details about antenna cable connections in MIMO and beamforming scenarios, see the related
feature parameter descriptions.

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5 RRU Auxiliary Devices

This chapter describes RRU auxiliary devices.

Outdoor Pole Support


OFP06, short for Outdoor Flexible Pole For 6, is an outdoor pole support and provides a
solution for extended installation of Huawei products on towers or building tops.

For details about the exterior and installation of an OFP06, see the OFP06 Installation Guide.

OCB
An Outdoor Cable Conversion Box (OCB) interconnects cables of different core diameters.
Power cables shipped with RRUs cannot support long-distance power supply. Therefore,
when power supply is far from the equipment, cables with large core diameters are used, and
an OCB connects these cables and RRU power cables.

For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of an OCB, see the
OCB User Guide or OCB–01M User Guide.

Power Module
Power module is used to convert external AC input power into -48 V DC for the DC RRU,
including the following type:

l OPM15M(Ver.B): supported by V100R010C10 and later.


l OPM50M(Ver.B): supported by V100R010C10 and later.

For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of a Power Module,
see the OPM15M(Ver.B) User Guide or OPM50M(Ver.B) User Guide.

Distribution Equipment
The ODM03D is small distribution equipment, which supports RRU capacity expansion,
power cable reuse, and fiber optic cable reuse.

For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of an ODM03D, see
the ODM03D User Guide.

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RMU
A RMU3900A (Outdoor Distribution Module) is a radio multiplex unit, which converges and
deconverges CPRI data and saves CPRI fiber optic cables between a BBU and RRUs.
RMU3900A: supported by V100R012C00 and later.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of a RMU3900A, see
the RMU3900A User Guide.

MEB
The Monitoring Extension Box (MEB) can convert external RS-485 communication signals
and dry node alarm signals into power return circuit signals, implementing power supply
monitoring.
MEB: supported by V100R010C10 and later.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of a MEB, see the
MEB06D User Guide.

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