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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3 1.1 1.2 About Alvarion................................................................................................. 3 BreezeMAX..................................................................................................... 3
2 System Components .............................................................................................. 6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 General ........................................................................................................... 6 Customer Premise Equipment ....................................................................... 7 Base Station Equipment ............................................................................... 12 Networking Equipment ................................................................................. 17 Management Systems.................................................................................. 18
3 BreezeMAX Specification ..................................................................................... 21 3.1 3.2 3.3 Base Station and Micro Base Station Specifications ................................... 21 PRO-S CPE Specifications........................................................................... 30 Si CPE Specifications ................................................................................... 34
4 Benefits ................................................................................................................. 38 5 Features and Applications .................................................................................... 40 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 Base Station Architecture and Diversity Configurations .............................. 40 OFDMA in the Uplink .................................................................................... 43 Automatic Transmit Power Control............................................................... 44 Adaptive Modulation and Coding Scheme................................................... 44 Spectrum Scanning and Best BST/AU Selection ........................................ 45 Indoor CPE with Multiple Antennas with Fast Switching ............................. 45 Multiple Business Models for CPE Distribution............................................ 46 Automatic Authentication and Service Provisioning..................................... 46 Applications................................................................................................... 47
5.10 Services ........................................................................................................ 47 5.11 Privacy and Network Segmentation ............................................................. 49 5.12 High Availability............................................................................................. 51
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1 Introduction
1.1 About Alvarion
With more than 3 million units deployed in 150 countries, Alvarion is the worlds leading provider of innovative wireless broadband network solutions enabling Personal Broadband to improve lifestyles and productivity with portable and mobile data, VoIP, video and other services. Alvarion is leading the market to Open WiMAX solutions with the most extensive deployments and proven product portfolio in the industry covering the full range of frequency bands with both fixed and mobile solutions. Alvarions products enable the delivery of personal mobile broadband, business and residential broadband access, corporate VPNs, toll quality telephony, mobile base station feeding, hotspot coverage extension, community interconnection, public safety communications, and mobile voice and data. As a wireless broadband pioneer, Alvarion has been driving and delivering innovations for over 10 years from core technology developments to creating and promoting industry standards. Leveraging its key roles in the IEEE and HiperMAN standards committees and experience in deploying OFDM-based systems, the Company's prominent work in the WiMAX Forum is focused on increasing the widespread adoption of standards-based products in the wireless broadband market and leading the entire industry to Open WiMAX solutions.
1.2 BreezeMAX
BreezeMAX TDD (BreezeMAX) is Alvarion's IEEE 802.16e Pre-Certified WiMAX platform operating in Time Division Duplex (TDD) mode. BreezeMAX TDD has an evolution path to support the 802.16e standard, with support for full mobility services. It leverages Alvarion's market-leading knowledge of Broadband Wireless Access (BWA), industry leadership, proven field experience, and core technologies including many years of experience with OFDM technology. Built from the ground up based on the IEEE 802.16 standards, BreezeMAX is designed specifically to meet the unique requirements of the wireless Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) environment and to deliver broadband access services to a wide range of customers, including residential, SOHO, SME and multi-tenant customers. Its Media Access Control (MAC) protocol was designed for point-to-multipoint broadband wireless access applications, providing a very efficient use of the wireless spectrum and supporting difficult user environments. The access and bandwidth allocation mechanisms accommodate hundreds of subscriber units per channel, with subscriber units that may support different services to multiple end users.
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The system uses OFDM radio technology, which is robust in adverse channel conditions and enables operation in non line of sight links. This allows easy installation and improves coverage, while maintaining a high level of spectral efficiency. In the uplink the system uses OFDMA-16, supporting N x Subscriber Units per Symbol (N=1 to 16). Modulation and coding can be adapted per burst, ever striving to achieve a balance between robustness and efficiency in accordance with prevailing link conditions. BreezeMAX supports a wide range of network services, including Internet access (via IP or PPPoE tunneling), VPNs, Voice over IP and Video Surveillance. Service recognition and multiple classifiers that can be used for generating various service profiles enable operators to offer differentiated SLAs with committed QoS for each service profile. BreezeMAX offers an innovative solution for a Self-Install CPE, including all the features, embedded capabilities and supplementary tools that support easy installation by a nonprofessional user and fully automated network-entry, authentication and services provisioning. The elements that enable and support the Self-Install solution include: 4-channels Access Unit and high-power radios at the Base Station Second or fourth order transmit diversity at the Base Station using Multiple-InputMultiple-Output (MIMO) Matrix A radio technology. Second or fourth order receive diversity at the Base Station using Maximum Receive Ratio Combining (MRRC). Uplink sub-channels using OFDMA-16 for increased service efficiency and improved link budget. A high-power all-indoor CPE with an integral antenna array, providing 360 degrees coverage with smart selection of Tx and Rx antennas. An optional wall/window mounted antenna to extend the coverage area. Automatic frequency scanning and best Access Unit/Base Station selection algorithms in the CPE. Enhanced Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) and dynamic rate selection (multirate) optimized for multiple sub-channels in the uplink. Centralized CPE authentication and service provisioning using either a commercial RADIUS server or an entry level BreezeMAX Service Manager server available from Alvarion. A suite of features and support tools to enable fast and simple installation according to various business models. The system operates in Time Division Duplex (TDD) and is currently available in the 2.3 GHz (WCS), 2.5 GHz (MMDS and MCS), 3.3 GHz and 3.5 GHz frequency bands. The actual operating frequencies used by the system can be configured according to applicable radio regulations, license conditions and specific deployment considerations.
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This document outlines BreezeMAX system elements and specifications and highlights its functionality.
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2 System Components
2.1 General
A BreezeMAX system comprises the following system elements: Base Station (BST) Equipment: BreezeMAX Base Station equipment, including the modular Base Station, Micro Base Station, GPS Receiver and other components. Customer Premise Equipment (CPE): BreezeMAX Subscriber Units and supplementary equipment, including Alvarion's Voice/Networking Gateways and the BreezeMAX WI2 integrated outdoor solution for WiFi services. Alvarions portfolio of Voice Gateways includes a wide range of VoIP solutions using either proprietary or standard protocols for effective management of VoIP sessions. The Voice and Networking Gateways are available in various forms, including add-on external gateways, gateways that serve as indoor units including battery backup for the outdoor CPEs, or docking unit including battery backup for the Self-Install indoor CPE. Networking Equipment: Standard switches/routers and other networking equipment, supporting connections to the backbone and/or Internet. Additional equipment may provide support for specific applications such as V5.2 to SIP Access Gateway or Policy and Application Functions for effective management of VoIP traffic using SIP. Management Systems: SNMP-based Management, AAA server(s) and other Operation Support Systems.
Public Data Network BRAS VoIP GW V5.2 Bundled E1s Radius Server
ODU-1 Radio Cluster1
SW
IF Coax
1Gbps Ethernet
F3
IF Coax IF Coax
A N T 1
10
F3
ODU-3 Radio Cluster1
V5.2 Switch
F3
IF Coax
A N T 2
PSTN
BST IDU cage
100B-T Ethernet
F3
NMS
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Remotely by the Base Station, where the Base Station is managed using either the Monitor program or SNMP. Locally via the Ethernet port, using Telnet to access the Installer Monitor program. Using a PC/Notebook or a PDA/Pocket PC with an http browser to access the built-in web configuration server. To facilitate the configuration process, antenna alignment and performance monitoring during installation/testing, a Notebook or a PDA can be connected directly to the ODU for fast and easy completion of all the necessary operations. A miniature SU Alignment Unit (SAU), that includes signal strength and status indicators, is also available to support easy and convenient antenna alignment and status verification. The IDU is available in multiple configurations of network interfaces that optimally serve a wide variety of market segments and applications. IDU types includes: Data Connection IDU Networking Gateway IDU Voice Gateway IDU 2.2.1.1 Data Connection IDU The Data Connection IDU (Universal IDU) is the basic IDU, functioning as a simple power supply and interface unit that connects the user's equipment to the ODU. 2.2.1.2 Networking Gateway IDU The BreezeMAX Networking Gateway IDU is the ideal integrated networking solution for both home and small business users. It features an advanced integrated broadband router with comprehensive IP sharing and security capabilities, with four port 10/100 Base-T switch and WiFi (IEEE 802.11b/g) Wireless Access Point. The powerful networking solution enables comprehensive high-speed connection sharing for multiple users, and brings the freedom of highspeed, wireless broadband connectivity to home and SOHO networks with integrated IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN functionality. With features such as Static & Dynamic routing, NAT functionality, built-in firewall and an indoor coverage range of 35-100 meters, the Networking Gateway IDU presents operators with a compelling carrier-class home networking solution. 2.2.1.3 Voice Gateway IDU The Voice Gateway IDU provides integrated voice and data services for residential and SOHO users. The Voice Gateway IDUs include backup battery to ensure uninterrupted services during power outages of up to two hours, and are available in two models:
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With one 10/100 Base-T data port and one RJ-11 or Terminal Board POTS ports. With one 10/100 Base-T data port and two RJ-11 or Terminal Board POTS ports. Featuring advanced voice and data functions such as SIP protocols support, VLAN tagging, traffic prioritization by 802.1p and IP DiffServ, Class 5 voice services (3-Party conference, call waiting, call hold), integrated management and more, the Voice Gateway IDU presents an ideal single box solution for operators seeking to serve combined broadband voice and data services.
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An optional Smart Card, that may be supplied either together with the unit or separately, can include all relevant configuration details, including location and end user specific parameters. The unit may also be pre-configured prior to shipment to the end user, including all location and end user specific parameters.
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seamlessly transition to a fully mobile WiMAX network with managed services for personal broadband users. The BreezeMAX Wi system leverages the easy availability of WiFi technology - along with the power and robustness of BreezeMAX broadband wireless access system - to answer critical public and private sector needs such as traffic management, video surveillance, public Internet access, homeland security, and various nomadic applications. The BreezeMAX Wi is a self-contained, robust all-outdoor system that comprises three elements: A feature-rich WiFi (IEEE 802.11 b/g) Access Point (AP) A BreezeMAX outdoor CPE (SU-ODU). A power supply module that provides power to both the WiFi AP and the SU-ODU, using either an AC or a DC power source (with automatic switch over from AC to DC upon mains power failure). With its easy installation and operation, high performance, and rich security and QoS feature sets, the BreezeMAX Wi is an ideal solution for operators, municipalities and communities looking to build metropolitan broadband networks or to integrate WiFi hot zone capabilities into their existing broadband wireless access networks. The result is personal broadband services ranging from public Internet access to public safety and Intranet applications.
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and the SUs served by it. It aggregates the traffic from the AU modules and transfers it to the IP Backbone through a dedicated Gigabit/Fast Ethernet interface. The pre-certified ASN-GW (NPU) main functions are: Aggregate backbone Ethernet connectivity via a 100/1000 Base-T network interface. Traffic classification and connection establishment initiation. Policy based data switching. Service Level Agreements management. Centralized agent in the Base Station to manage all cell sites AUs and all registered SUs. Base Station overall operation control, including AU diagnostic and control, PSU monitoring, AVU management and redundancy support. Alarms management, including external alarm inputs and activation of external devices. Synchronization, including GPS antenna interface, clock and IF reference generation and distribution to the Base Station modules as well as to other collocated Base Station chassis DHCP Proxy functionality, enabling provisioning of IP Convergence Sublayer services to provides smooth upgrade to systems that fully support the IEEE 802.16e standard An SNMP agent incorporated into the module enables extensive In Band (IB) management of the Base Station and all its registered SUs. Out Of Band (OOB) management is supported through a dedicated 10/100 Base-T interface. A serial RS-232 port supports local debugging and monitoring.
2.3.1.3 Access Unit (AU-IDU) The double Euro AU-IDU module contains the MAC and modem and is responsible for the wireless network connection establishment and for bandwidth management. Each AU-IDU connects to the NPU via the back plane. In addition, each AU-IDU connects to all other AU slots via the back plane over a shared bus. Each AU-IDU includes four channels using a common PHY and MAC that can connect to up to four outdoor radio units, according to the selected diversity mode. The AU-IDU module connects to the AU-ODUs via Intermediate Frequency (IF) cables carrying full duplex data, control and management signals between the AU-IDU and the AU-ODU, as well as power (-48 VDC) and 64 MHz synchronization reference clock from the AU-IDU to the AU-ODU. The IF Tx
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and Rx frequencies are 240 MHz and 140 MHz, respectively. IDU-ODU service channel at 14 MHz serves for bi-directional control, status and management signaling.
2.3.1.4 AU-ODU The AU-ODU is a full duplex multi-carrier radio unit that connects to an external antenna. Utilizing high transmit power and low noise figure, Its high system gain and interference robustness deliver high performance in terms in coverage and capacity. 2.3.1.5 Power Interface Unit (PIU) The single Euro PIU module is the interface between the Base Station sites DC power source and the Base Station Chassis Power Supply Units and external ODUs, which receive power directly from the PIU via the back panel and the AU-IDUs. The PIU filters and stabilizes the Base Station input power and protects the system from power problems such as over voltage, surge pulses, reverse polarity connection and short circuits. It also filters high frequency interference (radiated emissions) and low frequency interference (conducted emissions) to the external power source. Each Base Station chassis contains two slots for an optional 1+1 PIU redundancy. One PIU is sufficient to support a fully populated chassis: the use of two PIU modules allow redundant power feeding (two input sources) while avoiding current flow between the two input sources. The regular PIU can support a total current of up to 30 A (@40.5 VDC). The High-Power PIU can support a total current of up to 58 A. 2.3.1.6 Power Supply Unit (PSU) The single Euro PSU module is a standard off the shelf cPCI (48VDC) power supply unit. Each Base Station chassis can contain up to four PSU modules providing N+1 redundancy configurations. The table below displays the number of PSU modules (excluding redundant units) required for various Base Station configurations without NPU redundancy (one NPU).
Table 2-1: PSU Requirements, Configurations with one NPU (excluding PSU redundancy) Number of AU-IDUs 1-2 3-4 5-6 1 2 3 Minimum Required Number of PSUs
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2.3.1.7 Air Ventilation Unit (AVU) The 2U high AVU includes a 1U high integral chamber for inlet airflow and a 1U high fan tray with an internal alarm module. To support high availability Base Station, the fan tray includes 10 brush-less fans, where 9 fans are sufficient for cooling a fully loaded chassis. To further support high availability, the chassis may operate with the hot-swappable fan tray extracted from it for a period of time sufficient for replacing it.
2.3.3 GPS
GPS is used to synchronize the air link frames of Intra-site and Inter-site located sectors to ensure that in all sectors the air frame will start at the same time, and that all sectors will switch from transmit (downlink) to receive (uplink) at the same time. This synchronization is necessary to prevent Intra-site and Inter-site sectors interference and saturation (assuming that all sectors are operating with the same frame size and with the same DL/UL ratio). The GPS clock required is 1PPS with minimum accuracy of 10-11 and maximum jitter of 100ns. These GPS clock requirements can be reached by either an indoor or outdoor installed GPS unit when it is synchronized to at least 4 satellites. Two types of GPS Receivers are available from Alvarion: Indoor GPS Receiver (with an outdoor antenna) Outdoor GPS Receiver A GPS Adapter is required to provide the interface between the NPU/Micro Base Station and the GPS Receiver.
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2.3.3.1 Indoor GPS Receiver The Indoor GPS Receiver comprises a GPS receiver integrated with a stable OCXO oscillator, within a unit designed for mounting in a standard 19 inch rack. An up to 50 meter coaxial cable connects it to an active antenna. The indoor installed GPS system is able to provide up to 40 hours of clock holdover with a maximal drift of 50 microseconds when the GPS system losses satellites synchronization. The unit is powered directly from a -48 VDC power source. 2.3.3.2 Outdoor GPS Receiver The all-outdoor GPS Receiver is a pole mountable GPS receiver and antenna in a single environmentally protected enclosure. The Outdoor GPS Receiver is powered by a 12 VDC power source, supplied to it by the NPU/Micro Base Station via the GPS Adapter. The RS-422 interface allows installation at distances up to 100m. 2.3.3.3 GPS Adapter Unit The GPS Adapter connects the different GPS units to the NPU/Micro Base Station, adapting the different interfaces. Future versions may include an internal GPS module that will allow an all-in-one low-cost solution. A future optional addition of OCXO in the GPS Adapter box may provide an improved hold over solution when the GPS is not synchronized. The GPS Adapter is powered by 12 VDC supplied by the NPU/Micro Base Station. The GPS Adapter is installed in a 1U high panel (the same panel that is used for the Power Feeders).
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Table 2-2: Number of AU-IDUs, AU-ODUs and Power Feeders Required for Various Configurations PIU Type Diversity Mode Number of Sectors (AU-IDUs) Number of ODUs Required Number of Power Feeders
Regular
Second Order
3 4 6
6 8 12 12 16 24 6 8 12 12 16 24
1 1 2 4 1
Fourth Order
3 4 6
High Power
Second Order
3 4 6
Fourth Order
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Signaling Translation: converting the V5.2 signaling into SIP commands and vice versa. Media Conversion: converting media formats such as PCM to G.729A and others. It also provides additional media related services such as Echo Canceling and others. Outbound SIP Proxy: The DUET operates as outbound SIP proxy for the Voice Gateways. All outbound calls from the user agents are sent to the DUET. Note that the DUET does not support SIP-to-SIP calls and all calls are always passed to the switch via the V5.2 interface. Registration: Processing registration requests of the SIP Voice Gateways connected to the BreezeMAX CPE. The DUET complies with the V5.2 interface standard second edition and the SIP RFC 3261, "SIP: Session Initiation Protocol", making it a certified means to provide telephony and advanced services over an IP network. It supports voice band data transmission of FAX G.3 (over G.711 or T.38), payphone signaling (Tax and reveres polarity), CLI, as well as other services that are hook flash based (call waiting, hold, call forward, etc.).
2.5.1 AlvariSTAR
AlvariSTAR is a comprehensive Carrier-Class network management system for Alvarion's Broadband Wireless Access products-based Networks. AlvariSTAR is designed for today's most advanced Service Providers' Network Operation Centers
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(NOCs), providing the network Operation, Administration and Maintenance (OA&M) staff and managers with all the network surveillance, monitoring and configuration capabilities that they require in order to effectively manage the BWA network while keeping the resources and expenses at a minimum. AlvariSTAR is designed to offer the network's OA&M staff with a unified, scalable and distributable network management system. AlvariSTAR system uses a distributed client-server architecture, which provides the service provider with a robust, scalable and fully redundant network management system in which all single points of failure can be avoided. AlvariSTAR provides the following BWA network management functionality: Device Discovery Device Inventory Topology Fault Management Configuration Management Service Management Data Collection Performance Monitoring Device embedded software upgrade Security Management Northbound interface to other Network Management Systems. Management of DUET 6004S V5.2 Access Gateways Embedded with the entire knowledge base of BWA network operations, AlvariSTAR is a unique state-of-the-art power multiplier in the hands of the service provider that enables the provisioning of satisfied customers. AlvariSTAR dramatically extends the abilities of the service provider to provide a rich portfolio of services and to support rapid customer base expansion.
2.5.2 AlvariCRAFT
AlvariCRAFT is an SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) application designed for on-line management of BreezeMAX system components. This utility simplifies the installation and maintenance of small size installations by easily enabling the change of settings or firmware upgrade for one Base Station at a time, including the managed device's components and associated SUs. AlvariCRAFT allows accessing a wide array of monitoring and configuration options, including:
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Device Manager for the selected Base Station, including it's NPU, AUs and SUs Selected unit configuration modification Local Service Profiles verification and modification Local Service Provisioning Firmware upgrade for the NPU, AUs, Micro Base Stations and SUs On-line performance data monitoring Export of configuration details to a CSV file Support for Telnet cut-through to the Base Station and http cut-through to Gateways behind connected SUs.
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3 BreezeMAX Specification
3.1 Base Station and Micro Base Station Specifications
3.1.1 Radio specifications
Table 3-1: Base Station and Micro Base Station Radio Specifications Item Frequency Unit/Band AU-ODU-HP-2.3 AU-ODU-HP-2.3-WCS AU-ODU-HP-2.5A AU-ODU-HP-2.5B AU-ODU-HP-3.3a AU-ODU-HP-3.3b AU-ODU-HP-TDD-3.4a AU-ODU-HP-TDD-3.4b AU-ODU-HP-TDD-3.5a AU-ODU-HP-TDD-3.5b Operation Mode Channel Bandwidth TDD 3.5 MHz 5 MHz Central Frequency Resolution Antenna Port (AU-ODU) Max. Input Power (at antenna port) Output Power (at antenna port) 0.125 MHz N-Type, 50 ohm -60 dBm before saturation, -8 dBm before damage 2.x GHz Units 36 dBm +/-1 dB maximum Power control range: 6 dB, in 1 dB steps 3.3 GHz Units 32 dBm +/-1 dB maximum Power control range: 10 dB, in 1 dB steps 3.5 GHz Units 34 dBm +/-1 dB maximum Power control range: 10 dB, in 1 dB steps Description Frequency (MHz)) 2300 - 2360 2305 - 2317, 2348 - 2360 2496 - 2602 2590 - 2690 3300-3355 3345-3400 3399.5 - 3455 3455 - 3500 3500 - 3555 3545 - 3600
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Table 3-1: Base Station and Micro Base Station Radio Specifications Item Modulation OFDM in the Downlink, OFDMA-16 in the Uplink (N x SUs per Symbol, N=1-16), 256 FFT points; BPSK, QPSK, QAM16, QAM64 FEC Convolutional Coding: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4 Description
BS ANT 90/2.X DP
BS ANT 120/2.X DP
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3.1.9 Environmental
Table 3-9: Base Station and Micro Base Station Environmental Specifications Type Operating temperature Unit AU-ODU-HP-2.3-WCS All other ODUs Outdoor GPS Receiver Outdoor Antenna of Indoor GPS Receiver Indoor equipment Operating humidity Outdoor units Indoor equipment Details -52C to 55C -40C to 55C -40C to 85C :-40C to 70C 0 o C to 40 o C 5%-95% non condensing, Weather protected 5%-95% non condensing
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3.1.10
Mechanical
Table 3-10: Base Station and Micro Base Station Equipment, Mechanical Specifications Unit BST-SH PIU High-Power PIU PSU NPU AU-IDU AVU Micro Base Station AU-ODU (except AU-ODU-HP-2.3-WCS) AU-ODU-HP-2.3-WCS (incl. Cavity Filter) GPS Adapter Outdoor GPS Receiver Indoor GPS Receiver Power Feeder Module Panel for Power Feeders/GPS Adapter
* 1U=44.45 mm (1.75), 1HP=5.08 mm (0.2)
Dimensions (cm) 8U ETSI type shelf, 8U x 43.19 x 24 3U x 5HP x 16 3U x 5HP x 16 3U x 8HP x 16 6U x 7HP x 16 6U x 7HP x 16. 2U x 84HP x 16 1U ETSI type shelf, 1U x 44.4 x 27.2 32.9 x 15.7 x 16.9 32.9 x 15.7 x 20.9 15.7 x 14.6 x 3.17 Tubular enclosure, 15.5 D x 12.7 H 1U x 30.8 x 21.3 15.7 x 14.6 x 3.17 1U ETSI type panel
Weight (kg) 6.9 (excluding AVU) 0.35 0.45 0.7 0.7 0.6 1.7 3 6.1 8.6 0.4 0.363 1.4 0.6 0.14
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3.1.11
Electrical
Table 3-11: Base Station and Micro Base Station Equipment, Electrical Specifications Unit Details Power Source: -40.5 to -60 VDC Power Consumption: 16W maximum Maximum Supplied Current: 35 A
PIU (regular)
High-Power PIU
Power Source: -40.5 to -60 VDC Power Consumption: 35W maximum Maximum Supplied Current: 58 A
200W maximum output power Efficiency: 80% minimum 65W maximum, 44W typical, excluding power that may be required for GPS Adapter (1.2W max) and Outdoor GPS Receiver (6W max) 46W maximum, 39W typical 24W maximum, 23W typical Power Source: -40.5 to -60 VDC Power Consumption: 87W maximum, excluding power that may be required for GPS Adapter (1.2W max) and Outdoor GPS Receiver (6W max)
AU-ODU-HP-2.x GHz
Tx (DL) Rx (UL)
89W maximum, 75W typical 15W maximum, 9W typical 90W maximum, 62W typical 20W maximum, 14W typical
AU-ODU-HP-3.x GHz
Tx (DL) Rx (UL)
12 VDC from the NPU/Micro Base Station, 1.2W maximum Power Source: -36 to -72 VDC Power Dissipation: 20W maximum, 12W typical
12 VDC from the NPU/Micro Base Station via the GPS Adapter, 6W max
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3.1.12
Services
Table 3-12: Base Station and Micro Base Station Services Specifications Item Description Base Station: 4,095 Micro Base Station: 1,023
Max number of Service Profiles per Base Station/Micro Base Station Max number of Forwarding Rules per Base Station/Micro Base Station Max number of Priority Classifiers per Base Station/Micro Base Station Max number of QoS Profiles per Base Station/Micro Base Station Max number of Subscribers per Base Station/Micro Base Station Min number of data connections per Service Max number of data connections per Service Max number of data connections per SU Max number of data connections per AU/Micro Base Station
1024 255 255 255 1,024 (applicable only for permanent SUs) 2 (1 uplink, 1 downlink) 8 (4 uplink, 4 downlink) 32 per direction AU: 3,999 - 3 x number of SUs Micro Base Station: 3,072 - 3 x number of SUs (3 connections are reserved for each SU)
Base Station: 6,000 Micro Base Station: 1,000 SU: 512 (Aging time is configurable. The default is 3 minutes for SU, 10 minutes for NPU/Micro Base Station)
Max number of VLANs per Service Max number of VLANs per SU Max number of VLANs (VPL IDs) per Base Station/Micro Base Station Max number of concurrent voice calls per Voice/L2 Service Max number of concurrent voice calls per AU/Micro Base Station
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3.2.6 Environmental
Table 3-18: PRO-S CPE Environmental Specifications Type Operating temperature Unit ODU IDU Operating humidity ODU IDU Details -40C to 55C 0 o C to 40 o C 5%-95% non condensing, Weather protected 5%-95% non condensing
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3.2.7 Mechanical
Table 3-19: PRO-S CPE Mechanical Specifications Unit CPE-IDU-1D CPE-ODU-PRO-SA CPE-ODU-PRO-SE Dimensions (cm) 14 x 6.6 x 3.5 21 x 21 x 5.4 21 x 21 x 5.4 Weight (kg) 0.3 1.25 1.13
3.2.8 Electrical
Table 3-20: PRO-S CPE Electrical Specifications Item Power Consumption Details Total: 22W IDU: 5.5W ODU: 16.5W CPE-IDU Power Input CPE-ODU Power Input 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz 54 VDC from the IDU over the indoor-outdoor Ethernet cable
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3.3.5 Environmental
Table 3-25: Si CPE Environmental Specifications Type Operating temperature Operating humidity Details -5 o C to 45 o C 5%-95% non condensing
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4 Benefits
BreezeMAX is the cornerstone of Alvarions OPEN WiMAX strategy. WiMAX Certified and 802.16e-based, the system offers: WiMAX architecture based on the WIMAX ForumTM standard implementation of the IEEE 802.16e and ETSI HiperMAN industry specifications for wireless access in metropolitan area networks (MAN). No installation fees for operators at customer premises enabled by self install (Si) and indoor CPE capabilities, along with a user-friendly installation CD or smartcard to allow automatic provisioning for homes and deliver instant broadband. Scalable base station configuration suited for customer-specific needs. This includes an attractive basic service offering of the macro base station with multichannel support for a low entry level of all base stations, for both dense and sparse populated deployments. Open infrastructure enabling integration with innovative future services on the same base station designed to support fixed, nomadic and mobile applications. Maximum flexibility in network design and frequency allocation, supporting a wide range of frequencies and FDD/TDD operation for different channel bandwidths. Secure carrier investment ensured by CPEs designed with enhanced capabilities for simple software upgrades to 802.16e, FDD/TDD, uplink sub-channelization, and rapid antenna selection. Superior coverage and capacity high base station output power and integrated advanced antenna capabilities in the base station; intelligent antenna schemes and best AU selection support in the self install CPE. Low cost of ownership supporting pay-as-you-grow infrastructure for higher return on investment (ROI) and minimal CAPEX/OPEX while enabling operators to penetrate new market segments rapidly. Feature-rich product portfolio enabling mass residential urban deployments for delivering data, voice and Wi-Fi services. Nomadic solution offering central provisioning capabilities using AAA Radius server. Advanced quality of service capabilities for triple play services such as admission control capabilities with redundancy.
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Carrier class services designed for carrier grade deployments meeting the most demanding requirements of large service providers with high throughput and availability, component redundancy, and a flexible network management system (NMS). Complete primary voice service offering for tier 1 operators, including core GW for both legacy (V5.2) and NGN networks and residential CPEs with integrated POTS, battery back up, class 5 features and voice admission control. AlvariSTAR Network Management System a carrier-class network management system that simplifies network deployment and enables rapid expansion of a service providers customer base with effective fault management for quick resolution.
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This is the minimal configuration, where the AU/Micro Base Station connects to one ODU, serving a single sector with a directional antenna. 5.1.2.2 Multi Modem Channels (MMC): Multiple Channels, No Diversity
Up to 4 channels can be used to cover several sectors, where each channel connects to one ODU, with one ODU per sector. A single AU/Micro Base Station can cover a 360 cell. Where the coverage of the cell can be built from 3 sectors of 120 each with frequency reuse 1, or 4 sectors of 90 each with frequency reuse 1 (i.e. frequency per sector) or 1/2 (i.e. 2 frequencies for 4 sectors where each frequency is used for 2 opposite sectors). All ODUs served by the same AU/Micro Base Station share a common MAC and modem. Each ODU is managed separately. The following figure describes the multi modem channel use to cover a cell of 360 with 4 sectors, using frequency reuse 1:
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The following figure describes the multi modem channel use to cover a cell of 360 with 4 sectors, using frequency reuse 1/2: Channel-1 Channel-2 ODU-1 Sector 1 ODU-2 Sector 2 ODU-3 Sector 3 ODU-4 Sector 4 F1
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5.1.2.3
Second order diversity allows coverage of one or two sector with space diversity by a single AU/Micro Base Station, where each sector is covered by two ODUs. The same frequency and transmit power are set for both ODUs serving the same sector (in the current release one sector can be served by each AU/Micro Base Station).
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Figure 3: Second Order Diversity, Two Sectors per AU/Micro Base Station
5.1.2.4
Multiple channel configuration with fourth order diversity allows a single sector coverage by the Micro Base Station with 4 ODUs. In each sector, both space and polarization diversities are implemented, using dual polarization slant antennas. The channels are paired: channels 1 and 2 form one pair, channels 3 and 4 form the second pair. The two ODUs connected to each pair are connected to the same dual polarization antenna. The same frequency and transmit power are set for all four ODUs. All ODUs served by the same Micro Base Station share a common MAC and modem.
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Figure 4: Fourth Order Diversity, One Sector per AU/Micro Base Station
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The system enables implementation of a quadrature diversity model where the transmit diversity includes space diversity between the dual antennas and polarization diversity for each antenna. The downlink diversity utilizes a fourth order Space Time Coding (STC) algorithm. The Space and Time Coding algorithm is based on conveying in each two-time slots period a special combination representing the information of two symbols, to enable full combining diversity at the receiver without any effect on overall rate. This second order diversity mechanism is further enhanced to a fourth order diversity scheme by manipulation in the time domain of the signals transmitted by each antennas pair, to artificially create a multipath effect. The combining mechanism at the receiver takes advantage of the excellent multipath performance of OFDM. The achieved improvement in the overall link budget is further increased by the benefits available through the antenna switching mechanism in the CPE. Two different Fourth Order Diversity modes are available, with a different downlink diversity scheme optimally adapted to the specific propagation conditions prevailing in the relevant deployment scenario. Fourth Order Diversity for NLOS should typically be used when all or most of the SUs operate in Non-Line-Of-Sight (NLOS) conditions (typical to CPE Si units). Fourth Order Diversity for LOS and NLOS mode will provide better oberall performance in deployments where there are SUs operating in both Line-Of-Sight (LOS) conditions (expected for most CPE-PRO S units) and Non-Line-Of-Sight (NLOS) conditions. 5.1.3.2 Rx Diversity
The fourth/second order receive diversity based on four or two antennas utilizes Maximum Receive Ratio Combining (MRRC) diversity method. MRRC diversity is based on combining the received signals, where the signals are weighted in accordance with their SNR levels.
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Better utilization of uplink capacity, by enabling several SUs to share the bandwidth at the same time. BreezeMAX utilizes OFDMA-16, where the original symbol may be divided into 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 sub channels considering the capacity demand of the CPEs. This allows several CPEs to use the uplink simultaneously where each CPE uses different sub carriers, with up to 12dB gain in the upstream link budget. The Uplink sub-channelization influences the ATPC and dynamic rate selection (multirate) mechanisms that must be adapted accordingly.
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Most of the links, most of the time, use high order modulation to maximize capacity. Bad links, use lower modulation maximizes availability. The algorithm is based on link quality information, such as error rate, SNR and multipath, and is aimed at optimizing tradeoffs between modulation scheme and coding rate. The adaptation algorithm is highly dynamic, with the ability to change the burst profile on a per frame basis. Due to the demand-based allocation of sub-channels in the uplink, the optimization mechanism must take into account the number of allocated sub-channels and the properties of other CPEs that share the uplink during any burst. The decisions of the multirate and ATPC algorithms must be made together, since overall performance depends on both.
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will send back the complete details of the services that should be allocated to it. If at any time the CPE connects to a different Base Station (due to reasons such as a change in either the CPEs location or restructuring of the wireless system), the new Base Station will get the same details from the Radius server, enduring services continuity. This is clearly better than the alternative of pre-configured the services in all Base Station with which the CPE may connect, now or in the future. This allows also simpler control of services, such as service denial for non-paying customers or timeout for pre-paid services. To support its customers, Alvarion offers an entry level BreezeMAX Service Manager that can fulfill the service provisioning needs of systems serving up to 10,000 CPEs.
5.9 Applications
BreezeMAX is designed to meet the business needs of Established Carriers, supporting a wide range of applications and delivery of quality services to different customer groups:
5.10 Services
5.10.1 Service Types
PPPoE Access service provides connectivity between a PPPoE enabled workstations at the subscriber's site and PPPoE aware Access Concentrator at the Base Station.
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5.10.1.2
The LAN Access service transports Layer 2 (Ethernet) frames between subscriber's site and a resource located behind the Providers Backbone using VLAN. It is assumed that the backbone either supports encapsulation of the Layer 2 frames or routes the frames according to the Layer 3 protocol, which might be different than IP. The resource in general is assumed to be a corporate network. 5.10.1.3 VoIP Telephony
The Voice over IP (VoIP) service provides telephony services through an external Voice Gateway connected to the Subscriber Units data port. Efficient support of VoIP services can be based on either (or both) of the following: VoIP services for Alvarions Voice Gateways, using the proprietary DRAP signaling protocol to identify VoIP sessions and to verify optimal handling of these sessions. VoIP services for Alvarions SIP Gateways. The managed VoIP solution uses AF (Application function) entity that is used as a SIP proxy and PF (Policy function) entity that communicates with the NPU/Micro Base Station to manage admission control of the voice calls in the BreezeMAX system. Upon provisioning of such a service, the system automatically handles Signaling and RTP connections establishment, including QoS issues.
5.10.2
Quality of Services
BreezeMAX supports Grant Per Connection operation, where bandwidth is granted explicitly to each connection. Each connection is mapped to a scheduling service. Each scheduling service is associated with a set of rules. The supported scheduling services are: Unsolicited Grant Services (UGS), also called Continuous Grant (CG), is tailored for carrying constant bit- rate (CBR) real-time services characterized by fixed size data packets on a periodic basis such as VoIP or E1/T1. The Base Station schedules regularly, in a preemptive manner, grants of the size defined at connection setup, without an explicit request from the Subscriber Unit. This eliminates the overhead and latency of bandwidth requests in order to meet the delay and jitter requirements of the underlying service. Real-time Polling Services (rtPS) is designed to meet the needs of Real Time Variable Bit Rate (RT-VBR) like services characterized by requirements for guaranteed rate and delay such as streaming video or audio. These services are dynamic in nature, but offer periodic dedicated requests opportunities to meet realtime requirements. Because the Subscriber Unit issues explicit requests, the protocol overhead and latency is increased, but capacity is granted only according to the real needs of the connection. Service parameters include Committed Burst (CB) and Committed Time (CT), which define the rate. Rate =CB/CT.
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Non-real-time Polling Services (nrtPS) is very similar to the real-time polling service except that connections may utilize random access transmit opportunities for sending bandwidth requests. These Non Real Time Variable Bit Rate (NRTVBR) services, such as file transfer and Internet access with a minimum guaranteed rate, are characterized by requirement for a guaranteed rate, but can tolerate longer delays and are rather insensitive to jitter. Service parameters include Committed Information Rate (CIR) and Maximum Information Rate (MIR). Best Effort (BE) service is also available for services where neither throughput nor delay guarantees are provided. The Subscriber Unit sends requests for bandwidth in either random access slots or dedicated transmission opportunities. The occurrence of dedicated opportunities is subject to network load, and the Subscriber Unit cannot rely on their presence. Service parameters include Maximum Information Rate (MIR).
5.10.3
Classification
Differentiated SLAs to various services can be based on a number of classifiers. The service provider can define certain service profiles. Each profile figures a complete set of parameters of certain service type. The available classifiers vary according to the specific services properties, and include: Traffic type Data IP traffic PPPoE traffic Voice using Alvarion Residential Gateway External voice Classifier parameter VLAN ID, 802.1p and DiffServ Ethertype value IP address and UDP port VLAN ID, 802.1p and DiffServ
BreezeMAX supports Virtual LAN (VLAN) based on IEEE 802.1Q standard. Each users (or groups of users) traffic can be transmitted on a separate VLAN, thus allowing network segmentation and providing complete privacy of the user traffic in the wireless access network. VLANs can be used for creating within the BreezeMAX network virtual groups of multiple end-users (stations) belonging to the same organization (Subscriber). They may also be used to differentiate between different end-users (stations) connected to the same SU. The VLAN functionality of the SU differs from that of the Base Station. The SU operates in transparent mode: If no VLAN ID is defined (the VLAN ID List is empty), frames with a
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VLAN ID tag will pass. The SU can also support Hybrid VLAN mode, passing both tagged and untagged frames. In the backbone, VPL ID (Virtual Private Link ID) is used. VPL is a virtual connection between two points on the network, such as a base station and a service provider or corporate network, identified by the VPL ID, with functionality that is similar to VLAN ID (VLAN on the backbone network). Typically it is used to separate between different traffic types (e.g. Data and Voice), or traffic from/to different ISPs or different corporate networks. If the VPL ID is None (No VPL ID), frames with a VLAN ID tag arriving from the downlink (the infrastructure side) will be discarded.
5.11.2
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Access service provides connectivity between a PPPoE enabled devices at the subscriber's site and a PPPoE aware Access Concentrator behind the Base Station. The frames are forwarded only between the Subscribers' PCs and the PPPoE Access Concentrator. Frames that are not PPPoE Ethertype are discarded. In the uplink frames are never relayed but only forwarded to the Access Concentrator. In the downlink, broadcasts are allowed only in cases of unknown addresses.
5.11.3
Forwarding definitions
The BreezeMAX Base Station has full control on forwarding and relaying of user traffic in the wireless network. Relaying means the ability of the Base Station to relay traffic received from wireless link back to the wireless link. The Base Station allows defining different forwarding rules for each service defined in the system. The following options are available in the BreezeMAX system: Unicast Relaying: the Unicast Relaying parameter determines whether the Base Station performs unicast relaying. When the Unicast Relaying parameter is enabled, unicast packets originating from devices on the wireless link can be transmitted back to the wireless link devices. If disabled, these packets are not sent to the wireless link even if they are intended for devices on the wireless link. Broadcast Relaying (L2 Service Type only): the Broadcast Relaying parameter determines whether the Base Station performs broadcast relaying. When the Broadcast Relaying parameter is enabled, broadcast packets originating from devices on the wireless link are transmitted by the Base Station back to the wireless link devices, as well as to the backbone. If disabled, these packets are sent only to the backbone and are not sent back to the wireless link. Unknown Forwarding Policy (L2 Service Type only): the Unknown Forwarding Policy parameter determines the mode of controlling the flow of
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information from the backbone to the wireless media. Select from the following options: 1 Reject: The Base Station will transmit packets only to those addresses that the Base Station knows to exist on the wireless link side. 2 Forward: Enables the transmission of all packets, except those sent to addresses that the Base Station recognizes as being on its wired backbone side.
5.12.1
PIU Redundancy
Each Base Station chassis contains two PIU slots for 1+1 redundancy. One PIU is sufficient to support a fully populated chassis: the use of two PIUs allows redundant power feeding (two input sources), avoiding current flow between the two input sources.
5.12.2
PSU Redundancy
Each Base Station chassis can contain up to four PSUs providing N+1 redundancy configurations up to 3+1 redundancy for a fully populated Base Station chassis. All PSUs work in current sharing mode: when one PSU fails, the rest take over (accepting extra load) and continue operation without interruption. In the event of a PSU failure, the NPU receives an alarm and reports to the NMS.
5.12.3
To support high availability Base Station, the fan tray includes 10 brush-less fans, where 9 fans are sufficient for cooling a fully loaded chassis. To further support high availability, the chassis may operate with the hot-swappable fan tray extracted from it for a period that is sufficient for replacing the fan tray.
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