ION -M Series. Andrew Solutions. Optimized Multi-Band Multi-Operator Cost-Effective Solutions

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1 Andrew Solutions ION -M Series Optimized Multi-Band Multi-Operator Cost-Effective Solutions Ensuring high-quality indoor and outdoor coverage is an important consideration when planning network upgrades that offer new services and higher data rates to customers and increased revenue to operators. CommScope s ION -M (intelligent optical network) series radio-over-fiber system is a wide-band, technology-agnostic distribution platform that offers operators a robust yet cost-effective solution for any of their coverage needs.

2 Multi-Band, Multi-Operator: A Multi-Solution ION -M is a flexible radio-over-fiber platform for all conceiv- adapts easily to whatever system architecture and power level able optical distribution scenarios, which guarantees the are required in the frequency range from 70 MHz to 2700 best coverage with the lowest interference. MU Cutting-edge technology fuels the ION -M s high- MHz. The system is WLAN future-proof, ready for evolution to advanced MU modulation schemes WLAN power, robust design MU like HSPA+ (high speed WLAN making it suitable for packet access), EV-DO both indoor and outdoor (evolution-data opti- applications. As a multi- mized) and (long band, multi-operator term evolution). system, the ION -M MU WLAN Basic Functions ION -M has two basic components: a centralized master sector RU provides coverage for up to three sectors. RF signals unit and multiple remote units. The master unit transmits and are transported fully transparent on a single fiber at 1310 nm receives RF (radio frequency) signals via coaxial cable to/ and 1550 nm over up to 20 km. In the event of fiber short- from the collocated operator base stations while controlling age, both CWDM (coarse wavelength division multiplexing) the entire ION -M system, including the provisioning of the or DWDM (dense wavelength division multiplexing) are sup- backhaul connectivity to the OMC (operation and mainte- ported to exploit existing fiber plants at its most capability. nance center). The remote units are connected via optical fiber Multiple operators using multiple technologies can transmit to the master unit, which can support up to 124 remote units. their services simultaneously from a cluster of base stations to The remote units are available in single- or multi-band configu- a number of remote locations over the same fiber. Depending ration for a variety of frequency combinations (6 frequency on the master unit s configuration and RF planning, the number 2 bands simultaneously over of remote units assigned to a single sector can be adjusted to one fiber), power classes, accommodate for changing traffic demand. and system designs. Up to In ION -M re-sectorizing requires only marginal changes at four remote units can be the master unit. The built-in AGC (automatic gain control) fea- connected to a single opti- ture compensates for optical link loss, guaranteeing constant cal transceiver at the master gain over a changing link budget, making installation and using a single fiber. Multi maintenance quick and easy. Setting up the ION -M system sector sites can be support- is easy, thanks to a web-based GUI (graphical user interface). ed by multiple RUs fed from All remote units can be commissioned remotely through a a single fiber using WDM- built-in test head, and the entire system can be monitored and technology. In single band configured remotely via A.I.M.O.S. (Andrew integrated man- scenarios a unique multi- agement and operation system).

3 Network Management System Flexibility to Support Multiple Network Configurations The ION -M s available performance margin, the optical link budget, and the system flexibility allows to built up various network configurations. Regarding the link between master unit and remote unit, it is possible to configure the system wide-band applications. But it also supports high reliability networks such as GSM-R or TETRA with multiple redundancy scenarios on equipment or network level. according to the following methods: Point-to-point connection Star configuration Daisy-chain configuration A sector (/Node B port) can be assigned to a single remote unit, a single optical link (maximum four remote units), or multiple remote units. The criteria for the number of remote units assigned to a sector is mainly determined by the maximum raise of noise power acceptable at the /Node B. Because of MCPA (multi-carrier power amplifier) technology, the ION -M series is ideally suited for multi-carrier (multi-user) Distributed Intelligence Minimizes Disruptions The ION -M s control architecture is based on the distributed intelligence concept meant to guarantee service availability even in the event of single control failure. The autonomous processing capability of the remote unit (remote RF head) splits the system s basic functioning from the supervision overlay. The master unit controller collects and consolidates system settings and information, presents it at the user interface and sends it to the alarming system of the OMC. The ION -M is a fully managed system with interfaces at different management levels: Equipment management (locally or via remote connection) Element management (remotely via web or A.I.M.O.S. OMC) Network management (via A.I.M.O.S. or by providing an SNMP interface to any NOC [network operations center]) The master unit controller provides an intuitive, web-based equipment management interface, supporting total equipment management and configuration. Due to the implemented web server architectures, the system and all interfaces can be accessed by any of the following methods: Via a keyboard and monitor as part of the master unit Via a laptop attached to the master unit controller Via a remote connection to the master unit controller The master unit controller hosts in parallel the interface to Andrew s OMC A.I.M.O.S. This IP-based interface supports LAN (local area network) and RAS (remote access server) connections to A.I.M.O.S. Today the encapsulated protocol of this interface is proprietary but will be standard SNMP (simple network management protocol) in the future. The master unit also provides a fully configurable relay contact alarm board for simple local alarming (to or a visual alarming panel, for example). 3

4 ION -M Master Unit ION -M master unit was developed by Andrew engineers as a scalable solution with maximum flexibility. The master unit is modular, meaning it can start as a self-contained, subrack system and grow to a rack-based system for larger networks. This flexibility allows operators to install ION -M as a costeffective solution to a problematic coverage area (for example, a metropolitan rail system) with all of the components 100 percent reusable and re-configurable. The various 19-inch subrack configurations make the most of available space and provide optimum support to the different network and architectures. Reliability and a high GoS (grade of service) are achieved with redundant power supply and optical link concepts, distributed intelligence, and a highly sophisticated control, alarming, and supervision system that also simplifies installation and commissioning. Optional plug-in boards provide relay alarm inputs/ outputs that can communicate with external equipment or act as a simple alarming interface to a base station. An Intelligent Point of Interface - The i-poi CommScope has addressed all issues with a DAS interconnecting in one integrated solution. On top of the clear reliable installation it provides functionality for a fast and easy system setup and system monitoring. The built-in calibration, supervision and troubleshooting functionality ensures high performance DAS operation and enables remote commissioning. The i-poi integrates in one single module all conditioning HW as well as a signal combining, splitting, monitoring and various test options. There are modules for all conceivable frequencies and services: 700 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz,1900 MHz and AWS, GSM,, W, UMTS and (SISO and MIMO) and many more. For installation at the head-end the i-poi mounts into the same rack as the DAS master unit to build a multi-sector / multi operator system. The consistent and highly integrated design of the i-poi makes it possible to combine all conceivable band / service configurations in one subrack, addressing the high demands of today s complex DAS networks. Up to 8 i-poi modules can be plugged into one subrack. The i-poi is available for all common mobile frequencies and is easy to install. It s hot-plug-in functionality enables a system upgrade or repair even on an operating live system. One single module can serve different base station configurations as duplexed, non-duplexed, with or without diversity. 4

5 ION -M Remote Unit ION -M remote units are available in single- or multi-band and micro or macro RF power classes. High efficiency MCPA technology empowers the remote units for multi-carrier and multi-user applications. Depending on the configuration the remote unit can transport up to 8 bands simultaneously providing a cost-effective solution for distributing capacity from one or more base stations. Remote Unit Housing-Variations CommScope s ION -M remote units are designed for most different applications and environmental conditions. Therefore they all have different looks and dimensions, so that they seamless fits into the environment in which they are needed. 5

6 Power Class Overview APAC/CALA/EMEA Frequencies ION -M Remote Units VHF LMR400 TETRA450 TETRAPOL DD CELL850 GSM-R EGSM900 GSM1800 UMTS Case Product Code Corresponding Extension Unit Low Power Medium Power Q ION-M ION-M Q ION-M ION-M L ION-M9 ION-M18 EU / ION-M21 EU Q ION-M9R Q ION-M18 ION-M9 EU / ION-M21 EU L ION-M21 ION-M9 EU / ION-M18 EU ML ION-M4/8/9 EP Q ION-M4/9 (RP11) ION-M85/18/ M ION-M9/18/ *** 40 40*** 40 40*** --- M ION-M9/18/21 EP ION-M8/26 EU / ION-M26/26 EU ML ION-M85/18/21 Lt R3 ION-M9/18/21 Lt *** 43 43*** --- M ION-M85P/18P/21P ML ION-M85P/9/18P/21P *** 43 43*** --- M ION-M9/18P/21P *** 43 43*** --- M ION-M9/18P/21P EP ION-M8/26 EU / ION-M26/26 EU ION-M18P EU ML ION-M9/18P/21P/26 EP / ION-M8 EU / ION-M26 EU M ION-M8/ M ION-M26/ ION -M Extension Units VHF LMR400 TETRA450 TETRAPOL DD GSM-R EGSM900 GSM1800 UMTS Case Product Code Corresponding Remote Unit Low Power Medium Power L ION-M9 EU ION-M18 / ION-M Q ION-M18 EU ION-M9 / ION-M M ION-M18 EU ION-M9/18/21 EP L ION-M21 EU ION-M9 / ION-M M ION-M18P EU ION-M9/18P/21P EP ION-M9/18P/21P/26 EP ION-M9/18/21 EP M ION-M26/26 EU ION-M9/18P/21P EP ION-M9/18P/21P/26 EP**** ION-M9/18/21 EP M ION-M8/26 EU ION-M9/18P/21P EP ION-M9/18P/21P/26 EP***** All values are composite output power. * HSPA+ measurements (including 64QAM) have been conducted. For further information contact PLM. ** Please note: Additional Combining Unit (CU) required. Indicated output power on Remote Units without CU, losses must be considered. *** Assuming 5 MHz carrier bandwidth. **** Subpopoulations only with ION-M26 EU possible ***** Subpopoulations only with ION-M8 EU possible 6

7 Power Class Overview CALA/NA Frequencies ION -M Remote Units LMR700 CELL700 LMR800 iden TETRA P25 CELL850 LMR900 AWS1700 PCS1900 Case Product Code Corresponding Extension Unit Low Power Medium Power High Power L ION-M L ION-M ION-M4/ M ION-M80/90/19P M ION-M7P Q ION-M80P M ION-M17P M ION-M19P ION-M17P EU M ION-M7P/7P M ION-M7P/17P M ION-M85P/19P ION-M17P EU / ION-M7P/7P EU M ION-M17P/19P ION-M17P/17P/17P M ION-M17P/17P/17P Pseudo Omni M ION-M19P/19P/19P Pseudo Omni M ION-M7P/7P/85P ML ION-M7P/7P/85P/19P ML ION-M7P/85P/17P/19P M ION-M17HP M ION-M19HP ION-M17P EU M ION-M85P/19HP M ION-M17P/19HP ION-M7P EU M ION-M17HP/19P ML ION-M17HP/19HP W ION-M7HP/7HP/85HP/19P W ION-M85HP/17HP/19HP --- ION -M Extension Units LMR700 CELL700 LMR800 iden TETRA P25 Cell850 LMR900 AWS1700 PCS1900 Case Product Code Corresponding Remote Unit Medium Power M ION-M7P EU M ION-M17P EU ION-M19P ION-M19HP ION-M85P/19P M ION-M7P/7P EU ION-M85P/19P WARNING: These remote units are NOT CONSUMER devices. They are designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC LICENSE to operate these devices. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $ 100,000 for each continuing violation. All values are composite output power. * HSPA+ measurements (including 64QAM) have been conducted. For further information contact PLM. ** Please note: Additional Combining Unit (CU) required. Indicated output power on Remote Units without CU, losses must be considered. *** Assuming 5 MHz carrier bandwidth. 7

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