RRU5527t

Hardware Description

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Date 2024-12-25

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Hardware Description Contents

Contents

1 RRU5527t Hardware Description......................................................................................... 1

1.1 Changes in RRU5527t Hardware Description................................................................................................................ 2
1.2 RRU Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 Exterior.................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.2 Functions................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.2.4 Ports..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
1.2.5 Indicators................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.2.6 Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................................. 10
1.3 RRU Cables.............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
1.3.1 Cable List.............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
1.3.2 PGND Cable......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.3.3 Power Cable........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber............................................................................................................................................................. 18
1.3.5 RF Jumper............................................................................................................................................................................ 20
1.3.6 AISG Multi-Wire Cable.....................................................................................................................................................21
1.4 RF Cable Connections.......................................................................................................................................................... 23
1.5 RRU Auxiliary Devices..........................................................................................................................................................23

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Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying the RRU5527t
(referred to as RRU in this document). RRU is short for remote radio unit. It also
provides information about the RRU and its cables.

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

Product Solution Version Product Version

Name

RRU5527t SRAN19.1 and later V100R019C10 and later

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

Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
● Base station installation engineers
● System engineers
● Site maintenance engineers

Organization
1.1 Changes in RRU5527t Hardware Description
This chapter describes the changes in RRU5527t Hardware Description.
1.2 RRU Introduction
An RRU is a remote radio unit. It is used in a distributed base station.
1.3 RRU Cables
This section describes RRU cables.

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1.4 RF Cable Connections

RF cable connections for the RRU vary depending on the configurations of the
RRU and antenna. The RF cable connections in this document are for reference
only. The actual cable connections depend on onsite conditions.
1.5 RRU Auxiliary Devices
When the RRU is used in different scenarios, the auxiliary devices can be selected
as required.

1.1 Changes in RRU5527t Hardware Description

This chapter describes the changes in RRU5527t Hardware Description.

01 (2024-12-25)
This is the first commercial release.
Compared with Draft A (2024-09-30), this issue does not include any new topics
or changes, or exclude any topics.

Draft A (2024-09-30)
This is a draft.

1.2 RRU Introduction

An RRU is a remote radio unit. It is used in a distributed base station.

1.2.1 Exterior
The RRU has a blade structure.
The following figure shows an RRU.

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Figure 1-1 RRU exterior

The following figure shows RRU dimensions.

Figure 1-2 RRU dimensions

You can obtain the RRU name, frequency band and power supply information
from the nameplate on the side of the RRU. The following figure shows the
position of the nameplate on the RRU.

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NOTE

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

Figure 1-3 RRU nameplate

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

1.2.2 Functions
The RRU receives and transmits baseband signals, modulates and demodulates RF
signals, processes data, and amplifies power for signals.
The RRU consists of the following function modules: high-speed interface unit,
signal processing unit, power amplifier, duplexer, extension interfaces, and power
module.
The following figure shows the functional structure of the RRU.

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Figure 1-4 Functional structure of an RRU

NOTE

In the preceding figure, band-1, band-2, and band-3 indicate the 1800 MHz frequency
band, the 2100 MHz frequency band, and the 2600 MHz frequency band, respectively.

The RRU performs the following functions:

● Receives downlink baseband data from the BBU and sends uplink baseband
data to the BBU.
● Receives RF signals from the antenna system, down-converts the signals to
intermediate frequency (IF) signals, amplifies the IF signals, and performs
analog-to-digital conversion. Filters downlink signals, performs digital-to-
analog (D/A) signal conversion, and up-converts RF signals to the transmit
(TX) band on the TX channel.
● Multiplexes receive (RX) and TX signals on the RF channel so that these
signals can share the same antenna channel, and filters the RX and TX signals.
● Provides a built-in bias tee (BT). Besides receiving and transmitting RF signals,
RF port A of the RRU also can transmit OOK signals to antennas through the
built-in BT and supply DC power to the tower-mounted amplifier (TMA).
● Works with the monitoring extension box (MEB). The MEB can transmit
external RS485 communication signals and dry contact monitoring signals

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into the RRU, implementing information monitoring and reporting. For details
about the MEB, see user guides of the corresponding models.
● DC RRUs can use external power modules (such as the OPM200) to support
AC scenarios. For details about the external power modules, see user guides
of the corresponding models.

1.2.3 Technical Specifications

This section describes technical specifications of an RRU, including supported RATs,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, and antenna
capabilities.
For details about technical specifications of the RRU5527t, see RRU5527t Technical
Specifications.

1.2.4 Ports
The external ports are located at the bottom of the RRU, including the RF port,
optical fiber port, and power port.
The following figure shows the ports on RRU panels.

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Figure 1-5 Ports on the panels

The following table describes the ports on the RRU.

Table 1-1 Ports on the RRU

Silkscreen Connector Description

A T012/R012 4.3-10 female TX/RX RF port A, supporting RET signal

connector (OOK signal) transmission

C T012/R012 4.3-10 female TX/RX RF port C

connector

D T012/R012 4.3-10 female TX/RX RF port D

connector

B T012/R012 4.3-10 female TX/RX RF port B

connector

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Silkscreen Connector Description

RET DB9 female Communication port for the RET

connector antenna, supporting RET signal (RS485
signals) transmission

CPRI0 SFP female connector Optical port 0, connected to the BBU or

an upper-level RRU

CPRI1 SFP female connector Optical port 1, connected to the BBU or

a lower-level RRU

PWR Outdoor quick-lock Power input ports

power connector

1.2.5 Indicators
There are six indicators on an RRU. They indicate the running status of the RRU.
The following figure shows the indicators on the RRU.

Figure 1-6 Indicators

The following table describes RRU indicators.

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Table 1-2 RRU indicators

Indicator Color Status Description

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

is faulty.

Steady off There is no power supply, or the

module is faulty.

Blinking (on for The module is running properly.

1s and off for
1s)

Blinking (on for The module software is being loaded

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

ALM Red Steady on Alarms are generated and the module

needs to be replaced.

Blinking (on for Alarms are generated. The alarms may

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

Steady off No alarm is 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 The module is functioning properly

1s and off for with TX channels disabled.
1s)

VSWR Red Steady off No voltage standing wave ratio

(VSWR) alarm is generated.

Steady on VSWR alarms are generated on one or

more ports.

Red or Steady green The CPRI link is functioning properly.

CPRI0 green
Steady red The optical module fails to receive or
CPRI1 transmit signals because the optical
module is faulty or the optical fiber is
broken.

Blinking red The CPRI link is out of lock because of

(on for 1s and mutual lock of dual-mode clock
off for 1s) sources or mismatched data rates over
CPRI ports.

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Indicator Color Status Description

Steady off The optical module is not properly

installed.

1.2.6 Optical Modules

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

NOTICE

● 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.
● To ensure that optical modules are connected and working properly, Huawei
equipment must be used with the original optical modules. As the compatibility
and quality of third-party optical modules cannot be guaranteed, using such
modules may cause connection exceptions or even damage to the main
equipment.

Table 1-3 Optical module mapping

Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU and RRU

SFP duplex (two-fiber SFP duplex optical modules with the same
bidirectional, duplex for specifications are used on both sides.
short) optical module

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Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU and RRU

SFP BIDI (single-fiber SFP BIDI optical modules are used on both sides,
bidirectional, BIDI for or the DSFP optical module is used on the BBU
short) optical module side and the SFP BIDI optical module is used on
the RRU side.
● 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.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of
optical modules are the same.
For details about the DSFP optical module, see the
hardware description of the corresponding BBU.

The rate of the optical module to be installed must match the rate of the
corresponding port. The following table lists the CPRI port rates supported by
optical modules with different rates.

Table 1-4 CPRI port rates supported by optical modules

Optical CPRI Rate Supported or Not

Module
Type 1.25G 2.5G 4.9G 6.1G 9.8G 10.1G 24.3G

25Ga Not Not Not Not Support Support Support

optical support support support support ed ed ed
module ed ed ed ed

10G/ Not Not Support Support Support Support Not

9.8Ga support support ed ed ed ed support
optical ed ed ed
module

6Ga Support Support Support Support Not Not Not

optical ed ed ed ed support support support
module ed ed ed

4.9Ga Support Support Support Not Not Not Not

optical ed ed ed support support support support
module ed ed ed ed

2.5Ga Support Support Not Not Not Not Not

optical ed ed support support support support support
module ed ed ed ed ed

1.25Ga Support Not Not Not Not Not Not

optical ed support support support support support support
module ed ed ed ed ed ed

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Optical CPRI Rate Supported or Not

Module
Type 1.25G 2.5G 4.9G 6.1G 9.8G 10.1G 24.3G

a: 25G, 10G/9.8G, 6G, 4.9G, 2.5G, or 1.25G is the rate of an optical module. The
rate of an optical module can be obtained from the label on the optical module.

Table 1-5 Compliance standards for optical modules

Item Standard

Safety standard IEC 60825-1

IEC 62368-1

Storage environment The product must be stored in a dry and well-

ventilated environment with no corrosive gas in the
air. The temperature and humidity requirements are
as follows:
● Temperature: –10°C to 35°C (14°F to 95°F)
● Humidity: 20% RH to 75% RH
NOTE
● The validity period is one year.
● The product can function properly within the validity
period if the storage environment meets the
preceding standards.

NOTE

● The exteriors and labels of optical modules in this section are for reference only. The
actual exteriors and labels may be different.
● Only Huawei Wireless-certified optical modules can be used with Huawei wireless
equipment. The optical modules must meet the environment, feature, and specification
requirements of the equipment on which the optical modules are to be installed.
● Note that the supported maximum distances vary with optical modules. Select optical
modules based on application scenarios. For details, see "CPRI Optical Fiber" in "Base
Station Cables".

SFP Optical Module

The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

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Figure 1-7 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.

Figure 1-8 Label

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

distance

1.3 RRU Cables

This section describes RRU cables.

1.3.1 Cable List

RRU cables, including PGND cables, power cables, CPRI optical fibers, and RF
jumpers, are used to connect the external ports of an RRU to external devices.

The following table lists RRU cables.

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Table 1-6 RRU cable list

Cable One End The Other End

Connector Installation Connector Installation

Position Position

PGND OT terminal Ground OT terminal (M8, Ground

cable (M6, 16 terminal at 16 mm2 [0.025 terminal on
mm2 [0.025 the bottom in.2]) the ground bar
in.2]) of the RRU

Power Outdoor PWR port at Depending on External power

cable quick-lock the bottom power equipment equipment
power of the RRU
connector

CPRI DLC CPRI port at DLC connector CPRI port on

optical connector the bottom the BBU or
fiber of the RRU CPRI port on
the RRU

RF jumper 4.3-10 male RF port on 4.3-10 male Antenna

connector the RRU connector or DIN system
male connectora

AISG DB9 RET port on AISG standard AISG standard

multi-wire waterproof the RRU female connector male connector
cable male on the RCU
connector

a: Determine the cable type based on the connector used at the other end of
the cable on the live network.

1.3.2 PGND Cable

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

Exterior
A PGND cable is green or green and yellow with an OT terminal at each end.
Figure 1-9 shows the exterior of a PGND cable.

Figure 1-9 Exterior of a PGND cable

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

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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.
● One OT terminal must be added to each end of a PGND cable onsite.
● You can determine the color of the cable and whether to use corresponding two-hole
OT terminals based on local regulations.

1.3.3 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 small integrated DC power supply device is provided by the customer, contact

Huawei engineers.
● If a power supply device is provided by the customer, the recommended specification of
the circuit breaker for a single RRU is 63 A.

Exterior
An RRU power cable has an outdoor quick-lock power connector at the end
connected to the RRU and the connector at the other end depends on the power
device. The two connectors must be prepared onsite. See the following figure.

Figure 1-10 RRU power cable

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

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Cable Description

Table 1-7 Specifications of the RRU power cable length and its core wires
RRU Power Supply Nati Cable Cross- Numbe Outer
Mode Device onal Lengt Sectional r of Diameter
l Stan h Area of OCBs of Power
dard Core Wire on the Cable for
s RRU the RRU
Side

RRU5 DCDU16D-02/ Euro 0 m to 10 mm2 0 9.9 mm to

527t DCDU17E/ pean 70 m (0.015 16.4 mm
iSDU06D/ Stan (0 ft to in.2) (0.39 in. to
APM5930 dards 229.66 0.65 in.)
(PDU03D-03)/ ft)
APM5950H
(PDU03D-03)/ 71 m 16 mm2 0
APM5950H-L to 100 (0.025
(PDU03D-03) (– m in.2)
48 V) (232.9
4 ft to
328.08
ft)

Nort 0 m to 10.5 mm2 0

h 70 m (0.016 in.2,
Amer (0 ft to 7 AWG)
ican 229.66
Stan ft)
dards
71 m 16.7 mm2 0
to 100 (0.026 in.2,
m 5 AWG)
(232.9
4 ft to
328.08
ft)

OPM200 Euro 0 m to 6 mm2 0

(PDU03D-03)/ pean 70 m (0.009
iSDU03S (–57 Stan (0 ft to in.2)
V) dards 229.66
ft)

71 m 10 mm2 0
to 100 (0.015
m in.2)
(232.9
4 ft to
328.08
ft)

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RRU Power Supply Nati Cable Cross- Numbe Outer

Mode Device onal Lengt Sectional r of Diameter
l Stan h Area of OCBs of Power
dard Core Wire on the Cable for
s RRU the RRU
Side

Nort 0 m to 8.2 mm2 0

h 70 m (0.013 in.2,
Amer (0 ft to 8 AWG)
ican 229.66
Stan ft)
dards
71 m 10.5 mm2 0
to 100 (0.016 in.2,
m 7 AWG)
(232.9
4 ft to
328.08
ft)

NOTE

● The power requirements for a DCDU16D-02/DCDU17E depend on its application

scenarios and load configurations. For details, navigate to 3900 & 5900 Series Base
Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base Stations > Power Requirements of a
DBS5900 and choose a related section based on the application scenario of the
DCDU16D-02/DCDU17E.
● For details about the power requirements for an iSDU06D, navigate to 3900 & 5900
Series Base Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base Stations > Power
Requirements of a DBS5900 and choose a related section.
● For details about the power requirements for an APM5930/APM5950H/APM5950H-L,
navigate to 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base
Stations > Power Requirements of a DBS5900 and choose a related section.
● For details about the power requirements for an OPM200 or OPM200 (Ver.B), navigate
to 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base Stations >
Power Requirements of a DBS5900A.
● For details about the power requirements for an iSDU03S, navigate to 3900 & 5900
Series Base Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base Stations > Power
Requirements of a DBS5900 and choose a related section.

The following table lists the wire colors of an RRU power cable.

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Table 1-8 Wire colors of an RRU power cable

Cable Wire Wire Color in Most Wire Color in Other

Regions Regions

North European UK China

American Standards
Standards

RRU power RTN(+) Black Brown Blue Red

cable
NEG(-) Blue Blue Gray Blue

1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber

CPRI optical fibers are classified into multi-mode optical fibers and single-mode
optical fibers and used to transmit CPRI signals.

Exterior
The CPRI optical fiber must be protected by an outdoor quick-lock optical fiber
connector. Figure 1-11 and Figure 1-12 show the exteriors of the connector and
the CPRI optical fiber, respectively.

Figure 1-11 Exterior of an outdoor quick-lock optical fiber connector

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

(4) Protective rubber plug (5) Nut -

Figure 1-12 Exterior of a CPRI optical fiber

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

The following figure shows the connection of a directly-connected multi-mode or

single-mode optical fiber between a BBU and an RRU.

Figure 1-13 Connection of a directly-connected multi-mode or single-mode

optical fiber between a BBU and an RRU

(1) Directly-connected multi-mode or single-mode optical fiber between a BBU

and an RRU

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

Table 1-9 Labels on the CPRI optical fiber

Labels on Installation Position

the
Breakout Connection Connection When ODF Is Used
Optical Between a BBU and Between RRUs
Fiber an RRU or Between
an OFD06 and an
RRU

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

RRU RRU 1 or CPRI RX port on
the RRU

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

RRU RRU 1 or CPRI TX port on
the RRU

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Labels on Installation Position

the
Breakout Connection Connection When ODF Is Used
Optical Between a BBU and Between RRUs
Fiber an RRU or Between
an OFD06 and an
RRU

2A TX port on the BBU CPRI TX port on ODF

or OFD06 RRU 0

2B RX port on the BBU CPRI RX port on ODF

or OFD06 RRU 0

1.3.5 RF Jumper
The RRU uses 1/2" RF jumpers for input and output of RF signals. A fixed-length
RF jumper used by an RRU is 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). A variable-length RRU RF jumper has a maximum
length of 10 m (32.81 ft).

NOTE

● When the distance between an RRU and an antenna is within 10 m (32.81 ft), one end of
the RF jumper is connected to an RF port at the bottom of the RRU, and the other end is
connected to the antenna.
● When the distance between an RRU and an antenna is greater than 10 m (32.81 ft), it is
recommended that one end of the RF jumper be connected to an RF port at the bottom of
the RRU, the other end be connected to one end of the feeder, and the other end of the
feeder be connected to the antenna.
● 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).
● If feeders are used, the length of a feeder should not exceed 100 m (328.08 ft) and the
difference in the length between any two feeders connected to RF ports should not exceed 2
m (6.56 ft).

Exterior
An RF jumper has a 4.3-10 male connector at one end and a customized
connector at the other end.
Figure 1-14 shows an RF jumper with two ends connected to 4.3-10 male
connectors.

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Figure 1-14 RF jumper

(1) 4.3-10 male connector

1.3.6 AISG Multi-Wire Cable

An AISG multi-wire cable connects an RRU to a remote control unit (RCU) to
transmit control signals from a BBU to an RET antenna. This cable is configured to
transmit RS485 signals when the RRU is connected to an RET antenna. The length
of an AISG multi-wire cable is 5 m (16.40 ft), 10 m (32.81 ft), or 20 m (65.62 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 to change the
downtilt angle.

Exterior
An AISG multi-wire cable has a DB9 waterproof male connector at the end
connected to the RRU and an AISG standard female connector at the other end, as
shown in Figure 1-15 or Figure 1-16.

Figure 1-15 AISG multi-wire cable (1)

(1) DB9 waterproof male connector (2) AISG standard female connector

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Figure 1-16 AISG multi-wire cable (2)

(1) DB9 waterproof male connector (2) AISG standard female connector

Pin Assignment
The following table describes the pin assignment for the wires of an AISG multi-
wire cable.

Table 1-10 Pin assignment for the wires of an AISG multi-wire cable
X1 End (Pin of X2 End (Pin of the Core Wire Core Wire Core Wire
the DB9 AISG Standard Color Description Type
Waterproof Female
Male Connector)
Connector)

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

interconnected.

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

interconnected.

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1.4 RF Cable Connections

RF cable connections for the RRU vary depending on the configurations of the
RRU and antenna. The RF cable connections in this document are for reference
only. The actual cable connections depend on onsite conditions.

Description of RF Cable Connections

This section describes the typical RF cable connections for the RRU serving a single
sector. The following table lists the typical RF cable connections for the RRU.

Table 1-11 Typical RF cable connections for the RRU

RRU Model Typical Illustration of Cable Connections

Scenario

RRU5527t 2T2R+2T2R See illustration 1 in Figure 1-17.

4T4R See illustration 2 in Figure 1-17.

Typical Illustration of Cable Connections

Figure 1-17 Typical RF cable connections for the RRU

1.5 RRU Auxiliary Devices

When the RRU is used in different scenarios, the auxiliary devices can be selected
as required.

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Indoor Floor Installation Support

● IFS06
IFS06, an indoor floor installation support, is used for installing indoor RRUs.
For details about the exterior, specifications, installation, and other
information of an IFS06, see IFS06 Hardware Description and IFS06
Installation Guide.
● IFS5906
IFS5906, an indoor floor installation support, is used for installing indoor
blade RRUs.
The IFS5906 is supported in V100R016C00 and later versions.
For details about the exterior, specifications, installation, and other
information of an IFS5906, see IFS5906 Hardware Description and IFS5906
Installation Guide.

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, installation, and other information of an OFP06, see
OFP06 User 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, maintenance, and other
information of an OCB, see OCB User Guide or OCB-01M User Guide.

Power Module
A power module is used to convert external input power into –48 V DC or –57 V
DC for the DC RRU. The following power modules are available.
● OPM200/OPM200 (Ver.B): supported in V100R015C10 and later.
● iSDU06D: supported in V100R020C00 and later.
● iSDU03S: supported in V100R018C10 and later.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of a
power module as well as its support for RRUs, see the user guide of the
corresponding power module.

Fiber Distribution Box

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

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

RMU
The RMU3900A (shortened to RMU in this document) is a radio multiplex unit. It
converges and deconverges CPRI data to reduce the required CPRI optical fibers
between a BBU and RRUs.
The RMU3900A is supported in V100R012C00 and later versions.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, maintenance, and other
information of an RMU3900A, see RMU3900A User Guide.

MEB
The monitoring extension box (MEB) converts external RS485 communication
signals and dry contact alarm signals into power circuit signals, implementing
power supply monitoring. The following MEB models are available.
● MEB06D: supported in V100R012C10 and later.
● MEB06D (Ver.B): supported in V100R017C00 and later.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, maintenance, and other
information of an MEB, see MEB06D User Guide or MEB06D (Ver.B) User Guide.

RFC5906
The RFC5906 is used in the DBS3900, DBS5900, BTS3900A, and BTS5900A base
stations to accommodate blade RRUs.
The RFC5906 is supported in V100R015C10 and later versions.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, maintenance, and other
information of an RFC5906, see RFC5906 User Guide.

RPCU
The radio phase calibration unit (RPCU) is used with the RRU.
The RPCU is supported in V100R016C10 and later versions.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, maintenance, and other
information of an RPCU, see RPCU (700 MHz to 2700 MHz) User Guide.

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