Nokia MetroSite GSM and EDGE

Base Stations – boosting your network

voice and data capacity
The Nokia MetroSite GSM and Nokia MetroSite offers the capacity,
EDGE Base Stations lie at the ease of deployment and versatility
heart of the innovative Nokia needed to meet the high traffic
MetroSite solution for building needs of dense urban areas, including
profit-efficient network capacity. sports arenas, shopping centres,
Supporting a capacity of over underground stations and offices.
1,000 Erlangs per square It is also ideal for building indoor,
kilometre, these 4-transceiver infill and cost-effective roadside
base stations allow you to boost coverage.
your network capacity ten-fold
compared to a conventional The capacity to grow
macrocellular network. The RF performance of the Nokia
In order to meet the growing MetroSite Base Station family is
demand for data traffic, optimised for efficient frequency
the Nokia MetroSite EDGE Base reuse to achieve absolute capacity
Station also serves as a platform in dense microcellular networks.
for mobile multimedia. And all
achieved while maintaining high Up to four transceivers (TRXs) can
quality of calls. be housed in a single BTS cabinet
and future SW releases will support
chaining of cabinets for 12-TRX site
configurations. The Nokia MetroSite
can house both GSM 900 and GSM
1800 TRXs for dual band networks.
Nokia MetroSite supports also Technical Characteristics
High-Speed Circuit Switched Data
(HSCSD), 14.4 kbit/s data rate as Frequency Bands 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
well as General Packet Radio Service
(GPRS). For optimised flexibility, Output Power (nominal)
you can freely mix GSM and Nokia MetroSite GSM Base Station 30 dBm (1W)
EDGE TRX in the Nokia MetroSite Nokia MetroSite EDGE Base Station 37 dBm (5W)
EDGE Base Station, thus providing a
smooth data evolution. Transmission Interface Multidrop E1/T1 or Flexbus for microwave radios

Easy to deploy Height 870 mm

Despite its large capacity, Nokia Width 310 mm
MetroSite is smaller and lighter than Depth 215 mm
any other 4-TRX base station on the Weight max. 40 kg with 4 TRXs
market, making it easy to install. (heaviest single unit 8 kg)
The cabinet may also be installed
vertically or horizontally, giving Operating Temperature Range –40 °C to +50 °C
more flexibility for site acquisition.
Combined with the base station’s Ingress Protection Class IP55
unobtrusive appearance, which
blends into nearly any environment, Acoustic Noise Max.
an innovative radio transmission Nokia MetroSite GSM Base Station 55 dB (A) (1W TRX)
solution enables new unconventional Nokia MetroSite EDGE Base Station 61 dB (A) (5W TRX)
site locations such as billboards,
bus stops and lamp posts. Nominal Voltage 230 V AC
(external supply voltage range) 110 V AC
Together this all adds up to a base 36 / 48 / 60 V DC
station site solution that can enable
faster site acquisition and open
the possibility of acquiring sites in
bulk to cut costs. Versatile antennas Main benefits
to meet your needs • Profit-efficient microcellular
Integrated Transmission Nokia MetroSite Antennas are an solution enables ten-fold capacity
Once installed, Nokia MetroSite is integral part of the Nokia MetroSite and infill coverage in your network.
easily and quickly commissioned, solution, and a range of antenna • Secures high-quality mobile
contributing to fast rollout. A fully configurations is available to meet multimedia services.
integrated transmission interface your microcellular needs in the • Optimised 4-TRX base station
helps you achieve fast start-up and tough city environment. cuts investment costs.
quick integration into your network • Compact design simplifies site
so you can benefit from quick The antennas are small and acquisition and deployment.
revenue flow. Transmission access unobtrusive, easy to install, • Nokia Autoconfiguration speeds
can be provided by the 58 GHz and cover both directional and rollout for faster return on
Nokia MetroHopper Radio, which omnidirectional options with free investment. Nokia and Nokia Connecting People are registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.

eliminates delays traditionally sectorisation capability. • Integrated system elements help

associated with cellular transmission reduce site costs.
to simplify network rollout. Secured power supply
may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.

This complete solution includes

Other product and company names mentioned herein

Furthermore, operational costs the optional Nokia MetroSite Battery

are cut through remote BTS Backup for use with the Nokia
Products are subject to change without notice.
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management from the network MetroSite Base Station family.

Nokia code: 0361_EN_0400_2.0 Libris

management system. The support cabinet has the same

appealing design and mounting
mechanics as the BTS to further ease
site implementation.

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