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BBU3900 Description
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Contents
About This Document ..................................................................................................................... 4
1 Overview......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 BBU3900 Functions ......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Exterior of the BBU3900 ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 BBU3900 Boards ............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3.1 LMPT ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3.2 UMPT ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.3 LBBP....................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.3.4 UTRP .................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.3.5 USCU .................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.3.6 UELP..................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.3.7 UFLP ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.3.8 UPEU .................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.3.9 UEIU ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
1.3.10 FAN ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.4 BBU3900 Board Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 18
2 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ 19

2.1 Capacity.......................................................................................................................................................... 19
2.2 Transmission Ports ......................................................................................................................................... 19
2.3 Input Power .................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.4 Physical Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 20
2.5 Environmental Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 20
3 Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................... 22
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About This Document

Overview
This document describes the network position, product architecture and characteristics, and
related technical specifications of the BBU3900, helps users learn the basic information about
the BBU3900.
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
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Huawei technical support
System engineers
Network planning engineers
Change History
Updates between document issues are cumulative. Therefore, the latest document issue
contains all updates made in previous issues.
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Overview
1.1 BBU3900 Functions

A BBU3900 is a baseband unit that performs the following functions:
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Provides S1 ports for communication between an E-UTRAN NodeB (eNodeB) and an

MME/S-GW, and X2 ports for communication between eNodeBs. E-UTRAN is short for
evolved universal terrestrial radio access network.
Provides common public radio interface (CPRI) ports for communication with RRUs and
processes uplink and downlink baseband signals. RRU is short for remote radio unit.
Manages the eNodeB through operation and maintenance (OM) and signaling message
processing.
Provides an OM channel to the local maintenance terminal (LMT) or M2000. iManager

M2000 (M2000). The M2000 is an integrated OM system designed by Huawei.
Provides clock ports for clock synchronization, alarm monitoring ports for environment
monitoring, and a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port for commissioning using a USB flash
drive. The security of the USB port is ensured by encryption.
1.2 Exterior of the BBU3900

The BBU3900 is a case measuring 19 inch wide and 2 U high. It can be installed indoors,
such as an office building or residence, or be installed in a cabinet with surge protection in an
outdoor place, such as a basement, balcony, corridor, or garage.
Figure 1-1 shows the exterior of the BBU3900.
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Figure 1-1 BBU3900
1.3 BBU3900 Boards

The following boards can be installed in the BBU3900:
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LMPT and UMPT
LBBP
UTRP
USCU
UELP and UFLP
UPEU
UEIU
FAN
1.3.1 LMPT
LMPT is short for Long Term Evolution (LTE) main processing and transmission unit.
Panel
Figure 1-2 shows the panel of the LMPT.
Figure 1-2 LMPT panel
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Functions
An LMPT performs the following functions:
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Controls and manages the eNodeB configuration, devices, performance, and radio
resources, and processes the eNodeB signaling.
Provides clock reference, transmission ports, and the maintenance link connecting to the
operation and maintenance center (OMC). The OMC can be the LMT or M2000 client.
Ports
Table 1-1 describes the ports on the LMPT.
Table 1-1 Ports on the LMPT
Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
SFP0 and SFP1
LC
FE/GE optical ports
FE/GE0 and
FE/GE1
RJ45
FE/GE electrical ports
USB
USB
Software loading port

The security of the USB port is
ensured by encryption.
TST
USB
Testing port
The TST port is used for
commissioning the base station
rather than importing or exporting
the base station configuration.
ETH
RJ45
Local maintenance port
GPS
SMA
Global Positioning System (GPS)

antenna port
RST
N/A
Hardware reset button
1.3.2 UMPT
UMPT is short for universal main processing and transmission unit.
Panel
Figure 1-3 shows the panel of the UMPT.
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Figure 1-3 UMPT panel
Functions
A UMPT performs the following functions:
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Performs OM functions, including configuration management, equipment management,

performance monitoring, signaling processing, and active/standby switchover.
Provides clock reference, transmission ports, and the maintenance link connecting to the
OMC. The OMC can be the LMT or M2000 client.
Provides the IDX1 channel through which low rate user panel data and control or
maintenance signals of each board in the baseband unit (BBU) are transmitted to the
target port.
Ports
Table 1-2 describes the ports on the UMPT.
Table 1-2 Ports on the UMPT
Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
FE/GE0
RJ45
FE/GE electrical port
FE/GE1
SFP
FE/GE optical port
USB
USB
Software loading and Ethernet

commissioning port
1. The security of the USB port is
ensured by encryption.
2. When the USB port functions
as a commissioning Ethernet
port, ensure that an OM port
has been opened and the user
has obtained required
authorities for accessing the
base station through the OM
port before accessing the base
station through the USB port.
CLK
USB
Transmits Remote Global

Positioning System (RGPS) or
time of day (TOD) clock signals
and information about serial ports
E1/T1
DB26 female
Transmits and receives four links

of E1/T1 signals
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Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
GPS
SMA
GPS antenna port
S0
SFP
Reserved
1.3.3 LBBP
LBBP is short for LTE baseband processing unit. The types of LBBPs are LBBPc, LBBPd1,
and LBBPd2.
Panel
Figure 1-4 shows the panel of the LBBPc
Figure 1-4 LBBPc panel
Figure 1-5 shows the panel of the LBBPd1.

Figure 1-5 LBBPd panel
The LBBPd1, and LBBPd2 have silkscreens LBBPd1, and LBBPd2 indicating their board types on the
lower left corner of the board panel, respectively.
Functions
An LBBP performs the following functions:
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Provides CPRI ports for communication with radio frequency (RF) modules.
Processes uplink and downlink baseband signals.
Ports
Table 1-3 shows the ports on the LBBPc.
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Table 1-3 Ports on the LBBPc

Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
CPRI0 to
CPRI5
SFP, female
Data transmission ports that

connect to RF modules. These
ports support electrical and optical
signal input and output.
Table 1-4 shows the ports on the LBBPd1 and LBBPd2.

Table 1-4 Ports on the LBBPd1 and LBBPd2
Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
CPRI0 to
CPRI5
SFP, female
Data transmission ports that

connect to RF modules. These
ports support electrical and optical
signal input and output.
HEI
QSFP
Reserved.
1.3.4 UTRP
The UTRP is short for universal transmission processing unit. The types of UTRPs are
UTRP4 and UTRPc.
Panel
Figure 1-6 shows the panel of the UTRP4.
Figure 1-6 UTRP4 panel
Figure 1-7 shows the panel of the UTRPc.

Figure 1-7 UTRPc panel
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The UTRP4 is supported in eRAN1.1 and later versions. It provides two DB26 ports and
transmits eight links of E1/T1 signals.
The UTRPc is supported in eRAN3.0 and later versions. It provides four FE/GE
electrical ports and two FE/GE optical ports.
Ports
Table 1-5 shows the ports on the UTRP4.
Table 1-5 Ports on the UTRP4
Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
E1/T1 (0 to 3)
DB26
Transmits and receives one to

three links of E1/T1 signals
E1/T1 (4 to 7)
DB26
Transmits and receives four to

seven links of E1/T1 signals
Table 1-6 shows the ports on the UTRPc.

Table 1-6 Ports on the UTRPc
Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
FE/GE0 to
FE/GE3
RJ45
FE/GE electrical ports
FE/GE0 and
FE/GE1
SFP
FE/GE optical ports
1.3.5 USCU
The USCU is short for universal satellite card and clock unit. The types of USCUs are
USCUb0, USCUb1, and USCUb2.
Panel
Figure 1-8 shows the panel of the USCUb0/USCUb1.
Figure 1-8 USCUb0/USCUb1 panel
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Figure 1-9 shows the panel of the USCUb2

Figure 1-9 USCUb2 panel
Functions
A USCU provides ports for communication with the external RGPS, Metro1000, and building
integrated timing supply (BITS) device, and for TOD signal input.
In addition, the functions of the USCUb1 and USCUb2 are as follows:
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The USCUb1, which is configured with a built-in satellite card, obtains clock signals
from the GPS for clock synchronization and obtains accurate clock signals from the
transport network.
The USCUb2 obtains GPS, Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), or

COMPASS clock signals.
The USCUb0 does not have a satellite card.
Ports
The USCUb0, USCUb1, and USCUb2 all provide the same ports as described in Table 1-7.
Table 1-7 Ports on the USCUb0/USCUb1/USCUb2
Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
GPS
SMA coaxial
Receives GPS signals
RGPS
PCB welded
wiring terminal
Receives RGPS signals
TOD0
RJ45
Receives or transmits 1PPS+TOD

signals
TOD1
RJ45
Receives or transmits 1PPS+TOD

signals, and receives TOD signals
from the Metro1000.
M-1PPS
SMA coaxial
Receives 1PPS signals from the

Metro1000
BITS
SMA coaxial
Receives BITS clock signals, and

supports adaptive input of 2.048
MHz and 10 MHz reference clocks
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1.3.6 UELP
The UELP is short for universal E1/T1 lightning protection unit.
Panel
Figure 1-10 shows the panel of the UELP.
Figure 1-10 UELP panel
Functions
One UELP provides surge protection for four links of E1/T1 signals.
Ports
Table 1-8 shows the ports on the UELP.
Table 1-8 Ports on the UELP
Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
INSIDE
DB25
Connects to an eNodeB
transmission board
OUTSIDE
DB26
Connects to an external
transmission device
1.3.7 UFLP
The UFLP is short for universal FE lightning protection unit.
Panel
Figure 1-11 shows the panel of the UFLPb.
Figure 1-11 UFLPb panel
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Functions
One UFLP provides surge protection for two links of FE/GE signals.
Ports
Table 1-9 shows the ports on the UFLPb.
Table 1-9 Ports on the UFLPb
Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
INSIDE
FE/GE0 and
FE/GE1
RJ45
Connects to an eNodeB
transmission board
OUTSIDE
FE/GE 0
and FE/GE1
RJ45
Connects to an external
transmission device
1.3.8 UPEU
The UPEU is short for universal power and environment interface unit. The types of UPEUs
are UPEUa and UPEUc.
Panel
Figure 1-12 shows the panel of the UPEUa.
Figure 1-12 UPEUa panel
Figure 1-13 shows the panel of the UPEUc.
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Figure 1-13 UPEUc panel
Functions
The UPEUa and UPEUc perform the following functions:
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The UPEUa converts -48 V DC input power into +12 V DC and provides an output
power of 300 W.
The UPEUc converts -48 V DC input power into +12 V DC. One UPEUc provides an
output power of 360 W, and two UPEUc boards provide a combined output power of 650
W.
Both the UPEUa and the UPEUc support two links of RS485 signals and eight links of
Boolean signals.
Ports
The UPEUa and UPEUc both provide the same ports as described in Table 1-10.
Table 1-10 Ports on the UPEUa or UPEUc
Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
-48V
3V3
Provides -48 V DC power input
EXT-ALM0
RJ45
Receives Boolean signal inputs 0

to 3
EXT-ALM1
RJ45

to 7
MON0
RJ45
Receives RS485 signal input 0
MON1
RJ45
1.3.9 UEIU
The UEIU is short for universal environment interface unit. It transmits information reported
by the environment monitoring device and alarm information to the main control board.
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Panel
Figure 1-14 shows the panel of the UEIU.
Figure 1-14 UEIU panel
Functions
A UEIU performs the following functions:
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Provides two links of RS485 signals.
Provides eight links of Boolean signals.
Transmits information reported by the environment monitoring device and alarm

information to the main control board.
Ports
Table 1-11 shows the ports on the UEIU.
Table 1-11 Ports on the UEIU
Label
Connector
Number of
Ports
Description
EXT-ALM0
RJ45

to 3
EXT-ALM1
RJ45

to 7
MON0
RJ45
MON1
RJ45
1.3.10 FAN
The FAN is the fan unit of the BBU3900. The types of fan units are FAN and FANc.
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Panel
Figure 1-15 shows the panel of the FAN.
Figure 1-15 FAN panel
Figure 1-16 shows the panel of the FANc.

Figure 1-16 FANc panel
Functions
The FAN dissipates heat from the BBU3900. It monitors the inlet temperature, controls the
rotation speed of the fans, and reports the status of the fans to the LMPT or UMPT in the
BBU3900.
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1.4 BBU3900 Board Configuration

Figure 1-17 shows the typical configuration of the BBU3900.
Figure 1-17 Typical configuration of the BBU3900
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Technical Specifications
2.1 Capacity
Table 2-1 Capacity
Item
Specifications
Maximum number of cells
4T4R beamforming: 18 cells with a bandwidth of 10

MHz or 20 MHz for each cell
4 x 2 MIMO: 18 cells with a bandwidth of 5 MHz or
10 MHz or 20 MHz for each cell
2 x 2 MIMO: 18 cells with a bandwidth of 5 MHz or
10 MHz or 20 MHz for each cell
Maximum throughput per cell with

the 20 MHz bandwidth
Downlink data rate at the Media Access Control

(MAC) layer: 130 Mbit/s (4 x 2 MIMO and 2 x 2
MIMO)
Maximum throughput per eNodeB
Sum of uplink and downlink data rates at the MAC

layer: 1500 Mbit/s
Maximum number of UEs in

RRC_CONNECTED mode in an
eNodeB
10,800
Data radio bearer (DRB)
Eight DBRs per user equipment (UE)
2.2 Transmission Ports

Table 2-2 Transmission ports
Board
Specifications
LMPT
Two FE/GE electrical ports, two FE/GE optical ports,

or one FE/GE optical port + one FE/GE electrical
port
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Board
Specifications
UMPT
One FE/GE electrical port, one FE/GE optical port,

and one DB26 port transmitting four links of E1/T1
signals
UTRP4
Two DB26 port transmitting a total of eight links of

E1/T1 signals
UTRPc
Four FE/GE electrical ports and two FE/GE optical

ports
2.3 Input Power

Table 2-3 Input power
Item
Specifications
Input power
-48 V DC (voltage range: -38.4V DC to -57V DC)
2.4 Physical Specifications

Table 2-4 Physical specifications
Item
Specifications
Dimensions (height x width x

depth)
86 mm x 442 mm x 310 mm (3.46 in. x 17.40 in. x

12.20 in.)
Weight
12 kg (26.46 lb) (in full configuration)
2.5 Environmental Specifications

Table 2-5 Environmental specifications
Item
Specifications
Working temperature
-20C to +50C (-4F to +122F) (long term)

+50C to +55C (122F to 131F) (short term)
Relative humidity
5% RH to 95% RH
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP20
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Specifications
Atmospheric pressure
70 kPa to 106 kPa
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Acronyms and Abbreviations
Table 3-1 List of acronyms and abbreviations

Acronym/Abbreviation
Full Name
BBU
BaseBand control Unit
CPRI
Common Public Radio Interface
DBS
Distribution Base Station
FAN
Fan Unit
FE
Fast Ethernet
GE
Gigabit Ethernet
GPS
Global Positioning System
LMT
Local Maintenance Terminal
LTE
Long Term Evolution
MIMO
Multiple Input Multiple Output
OM
Operation and Maintenance
RGPS
Remote Global Positioning System
RRU
Remote Radio Unit
UPEU
Universal Power and Environment Interface Unit
USB
Universal Serial Bus
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1.1 BBU3900 Functions

Provides S1 ports for communication between an E-UTRAN NodeB (eNodeB) and an

Provides an OM channel to the local maintenance terminal (LMT) or M2000. iManager

1.2 Exterior of the BBU3900

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Figure 1-1 BBU3900

1.3 BBU3900 Boards

LMPT and UMPT

UELP and UFLP

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SFP0 and SFP1

FE/GE optical ports

FE/GE electrical ports

Software loading port

Local maintenance port

Global Positioning System (GPS)

Hardware reset button

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Figure 1-3 UMPT panel

Performs OM functions, including configuration management, equipment management,

FE/GE electrical port

FE/GE optical port

Software loading and Ethernet

Transmits Remote Global

Transmits and receives four links

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GPS antenna port

Figure 1-5 shows the panel of the LBBPd1.

Processes uplink and downlink baseband signals.

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Table 1-3 Ports on the LBBPc

Data transmission ports that

Table 1-4 shows the ports on the LBBPd1 and LBBPd2.

Data transmission ports that

Figure 1-7 shows the panel of the UTRPc.

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Transmits and receives one to

Transmits and receives four to

Table 1-6 shows the ports on the UTRPc.

FE/GE electrical ports

FE/GE optical ports

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Figure 1-9 shows the panel of the USCUb2

The USCUb2 obtains GPS, Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS), or

The USCUb0 does not have a satellite card.

Receives GPS signals

Receives RGPS signals

Receives or transmits 1PPS+TOD