AAU5726e

Hardware Description

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Date 2022-02-08

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Contents

1 AAU5726e Hardware Description........................................................................................ 1

1.1 Changes in AAU5726e Hardware Description............................................................................................................... 2
1.2 AAU.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.2.1 AAU Exterior.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 AAU Functions...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators.................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.5 Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.3 AAU Cables............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.3.1 AAU Cable List.................................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable...............................................................................................................................................................11
1.3.3 AAU Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber............................................................................................................................................................. 13

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Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying an AAU5726e. It
describes the exterior, functions, engineering specifications, ports, indicators,
optical modules, and cables of the AAU.
The exteriors of components and cables in this document are for reference only.
The actual exteriors may be different.

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

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

AAU5726e SRAN18.1 and later V100R018C10 and later

For details about software versions
of RF modules, see Description >
Hardware Description > 3900 &
5900 Series Base Station Software
and Hardware Compatibility
Description.

Intended Audience
● System engineers
● Installation engineers
● Maintenance engineers

Organization
1.1 Changes in AAU5726e Hardware Description
This section describes the changes in AAU5726e Hardware Description.
1.2 AAU
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit.

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1.3 AAU Cables

This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

1.1 Changes in AAU5726e Hardware Description

This section describes the changes in AAU5726e Hardware Description.

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1.2 AAU
An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit.

1.2.1 AAU Exterior

This section describes the AAU exterior, dimensions, and nameplate information.

The exterior of the AAU in this section is for reference only. The actual AAU may
be different. The following figure shows the exterior of the AAU5726e.

Figure 1-1 AAU5726e exterior

(1) Upper handle (2) Lower handle (3) Anti-falling safety

reinforcement hole

The following figure shows dimensions of the AAU5726e.

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Figure 1-2 AAU5726e dimensions

The following figure shows the position of the nameplate on the AAU5726e.

NOTE

The nameplate on the AAU5726e in the figure is only for reference.

Figure 1-3 AAU5726e nameplate position

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(1) Nameplate position (2) Module name

1.2.2 AAU Functions

An AAU integrates the antenna and RF unit. Its main function modules include the
antenna unit (AU), radio unit (RU), power module, and L1 (physical layer)
processing unit.
Figure 1-4 shows the AAU logical structure.

Figure 1-4 Logical structure

Table 1-1 describes function modules of an AAU.

Table 1-1 Function modules of an AAU

Function Module Description

AU Each antenna of the AAU5726e uses an 8x8 array

and supports 64 dual-polarized elements to
transmit and receive radio waves.

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Function Module Description

RU ● Performs down-conversion, amplification,

analog-to-digital conversion (using the ADC),
and digital IF processing for RF signals through
the RX channel. (ADC is short for analog-to-
digital converter, and IF is short for intermediate
frequency.)
● Performs filtering, digital-to-analog conversion
(using the DAC), up-conversion, and analog
signal amplification for downlink signals
through the TX channel. DAC is short for digital-
to-analog converter.
● Performs phase correction for uplink and
downlink RF channels.
● Provides protection and filtering functions.

Power module Supplies operating voltage to the AU and RU.

L1 processing unit ● Provides enhanced common public radio

interface (eCPRI) ports to converge and
distribute eCPRI signals.
● Implements the uplink and downlink processing
at the 5G NR physical layer.
● Performs I/Q modulation, mapping, and digital
weighting in the downlink.

1.2.3 AAU Technical Specifications

This section describes AAU technical specifications, including supported RATs,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, antenna capabilities,
and CPRI port specifications.
For AAU5726e technical specifications, see AAU5726e Technical Specifications.

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators

This section describes the physical ports and indicators on an AAU5726e.

Physical Ports
For information about AAU5726e ports, see Figure 1-5 and Table 1-2.

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Figure 1-5 Ports and indicators on an AAU5726e

Table 1-2 AAU5726e ports

Item Silkscree Connector Type Description
n

1 PWR Outdoor quick- –48 V DC power port

lock power
connector

2 AUX QDB15 male Port for an antenna information

connector sensor unit (AISU) to transmit
Antenna Interface Standards Group
(AISG) signals

3 TEST NA Reserved port (unavailable)

4 CPRI0 DLC connector Optical port 0, which requires an

optical module when an optical fiber is
to be installed

5 CPRI1 DLC connector Optical port 1, which requires an

optical module when an optical fiber is
to be installed

6 OT terminal Ground point, which is used for

connecting the PGND cable

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Indicators
Table 1-3 describes the indicators on an AAU.

Table 1-3 Indicators

Silkscree Color Status Meaning
n

RUN Green Steady on Power is supplied, but the

module is faulty.

Steady off There is no power supply, or the

module is faulty.

Blinking (on for 1s The module is running properly.

and off for 1s)

Blinking (on for Software is being loaded to the

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

ALM Red Steady on An alarm is generated, and the

module must be replaced.

Blinking (on for 1s An alarm is generated. The

and off for 1s) alarm may be caused by a fault
on a related module or port.
Locate the fault before deciding
whether to replace the module.

Steady off No alarms have been generated.

ACT Green Steady on The module is working properly

when TX channels are enabled or
when software is being loaded to
the module that is not started.

Blinking (on for 1s The module is working properly

and off for 1s) with TX channels disabled.

CPRI0/ Red and Steady green The common public radio

CPRI1 green interface (CPRI) link is working
properly.

Steady red The optical module fails to

transmit or receive signals (due
to optical module faults, broken
optical fibers, or other causes).

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Silkscree Color Status Meaning

n

Blinking red (on The CPRI link is out of lock (due

for 1s and off for to a failure in clock lock between
1s) two modes, CPRI port rate
mismatch, or other causes).
You are advised to check the
system configuration to locate
the fault.

Steady off The optical module cannot be

detected or is powered off.

1.2.5 Optical Modules

An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical
fiber.
Optical modules must be used in pairs on both ends of an optical fiber. The
following table describes the mapping.

NOTICE

An optical fiber must use the optical modules with the same specifications on
both ends. If optical modules with different specifications are used, performance
risks, such as alarms, bit errors, and interrupted links, may occur.

Table 1-4 Optical module mapping

Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU Side and AAU Side

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

SFP BIDI (single-fiber SFP BIDI optical modules are used on both sides.
bidirectional, or BIDI ● A mapping relationship exists between the TX
for short) optical wavelength and RX wavelength. For example, if TX
module and RX wavelengths of the optical module on the
BBU side are 1270TX/1330RX, those on the AAU side
are 1330TX/1270RX.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.

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Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU Side and AAU Side

The DSFP optical module is used on the BBU side and

the SFP BIDI optical module is used on the AAU side.
● A mapping relationship exists between the TX
wavelength and RX wavelength. For example, if TX
and RX wavelengths of the optical module on the
BBU side are 1270TX/1330RX, those on the AAU side
are 1330TX/1270RX.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.

Optical modules can be classified as single-mode and multimode optical modules,

which can be distinguished as follows:
● The puller of a single-mode optical module is blue and the puller of a
multimode optical module is black or gray.
● 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.
NOTE

● The exteriors and labels of optical modules in this section are for reference only. The
actual exteriors and labels may be different.
● Optical modules to be installed must match the rates of their corresponding ports.
● Only Huawei-certified optical modules meeting the following requirements can be used
for Huawei wireless devices:
● Environment, feature, and specifications requirements of devices on which optical
modules are to be installed
● Laser safety requirements in IEC 60825-1
● General safety requirements in IEC 60950-1
● The supported maximum remote distance varies with the optical module. For details,
see "CPRI Optical Fibers" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Cables. CPRI optical fibers
are configured based on application scenarios.

SFP Optical Module

The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

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Figure 1-6 SFP optical modules

(1) SFP duplex (two-fiber bidirectional) optical (2) SFP BIDI (single-fiber bidirectional) optical
module module

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

Figure 1-7 Label

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

distance

1.3 AAU Cables

This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

1.3.1 AAU Cable List

AAU cables include a PGND cable, a power cable, and a CPRI optical fiber.
The following table lists AAU cables.

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Table 1-5 AAU5726e cable list

Cable One End The Other End

Connector Installation Connector Installation

Position Position

AAU PGND OT terminal Main ground OT terminal External

cable (M6) terminal of (whose ground bar
the AAU specifications
depending on
the actual
situation)

AAU power Outdoor PWR port Depending on Power

cable quick-lock the power equipment
power equipment
connector

CPRI optical DLC CPRI0/CPRI1 DLC CPRI port on

fiber connector port connector the BBU

1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable

This section describes the exterior and specifications of an AAU PGND cable.
An AAU PGND cable connects an AAU and a ground bar for proper grounding of
the AAU. Figure 1-8 shows its exterior.

Figure 1-8 Exterior of a PGND cable

(1) OT terminal (M6, 16 mm2 [0.025 (2) OT terminal (whose specifications

in.2]) depending on the actual situation)

NOTE

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.

1.3.3 AAU Power Cable

An AAU power cable is a –48 V DC shielded cable that feeds –48 V DC power into
an AAU.

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NOTE

● The maximum distance supported by an AAU power cable is 100 m (328.08 ft). Contact
Huawei engineers when an AAU power cable longer than 100 m (328.08 ft) is required.
● If a power device is provided by the customer, the recommended circuit breaker
specification is 50 A.

Exterior
The connector at one end of an AAU5726e power cable is an outdoor quick-lock
power connector and the connector at the other end depends on the power
device. The two connectors must be prepared onsite. Figure 1-9 shows the
exterior of an AAU power cable.

Figure 1-9 AAU power cable

(1) Outdoor quick-lock power connector (2) –48 V DC power cable

Cable Description
The outer diameter of an AAU power cable ranges from 9.9 mm to 16.4 mm (0.39
in. to 0.65 in.). The following tables describe the AAU power cable.

Table 1-6 AAU power cable

Cable Wire Wire Color in Most Regions Wire Color in Other
Name Regions

North Europe UK China

America

AAU RTN(+ Black Brown Blue Red

power )
cable
NEG(- Blue Blue Gray Blue
)

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Table 1-7 AAU power supply solutions and power cable specifications

Power Module Remote Standard Wire OCB/O

Distance Specifications of DM
a Power Cable Quantit
y

DCDU16D-02/ 0 m to 70 m (0 European 10 mm2 (0.015 0

APM5930/ ft to 229.66 ft) standards in.2)
APM5950H
American 10.5 mm2 (0.016 0
standards in.2)

71 m to 100 m European 16 mm2 (0.025 0

(232.94 ft to standards in.2)
328.08 ft)
American 16.7 mm2 (0.026 0
standards in.2)

NOTE

The AAU5726e requires one DCDU16D-02 with one group of power cables. The
specifications of the upper-level circuit breaker for the DCDU16D-02 are 2x100 A.

1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber

CPRI optical fibers transmit CPRI signals.

Exterior
The AAU5726e CPRI optical fiber must be protected by an outdoor quick-lock
optical fiber connector. Figure 1-10 and Figure 1-11 show the exteriors of the
connector and the CPRI optical fiber, respectively.

Figure 1-10 Exterior of an outdoor quick-lock optical fiber connector

(1) CPRI optical fiber (2) Outdoor quick-lock (3) Lever

optical fiber connector

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(4) Waterproof rubber (5) Nut -

plug

Figure 1-11 Exterior of a CPRI optical fiber

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

breakout cable

The following figure shows the connection of the optical fiber between a BBU5900
and an AAU. When the carrier configuration exceeds the transmission capability of
a single optical fiber, two optical fibers can be used. In this case, both optical
fibers must have the same length.

Figure 1-12 Connection of the optical fiber between a BBU and an AAU

Signal Description
The following table describes the labels on the DLC optical fiber. The installation
positions in the table are recommended.

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Table 1-8 Labels on the DLC optical fiber

Label on the Breakout Optical Fiber Installation Position
Cable

1A CPRI RX port on the AAU

1B CPRI TX port on the AAU

2A TX port on the BBU

2B RX port on the BBU

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