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3900 Series GSM Base Station
V100R013
Technical Description
Issue
03
Date
2011-08-30
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About This Document
About This Document
Overview
This document provides information about 3900 series GSM base stations such as system
principles, operation and maintenance, clock synchronization schemes, and surge protection
specifications, aiming to enable operators to comprehensively understand functions of the 3900
series GSM base stations.
Product Version
The following table lists product versions involved in this document.
Product Name
Product Version
BTS3900 GSM (BTS3900 for short)
V100R013
BTS3900A GSM (BTS3900A for short)
V100R013
BTS3900L GSM (BTS3900L for short)
V100R013
DBS3900 GSM (DBS3900 for short)
V100R013
Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
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Network planners
Field engineers
System engineers
Organization
1 Changes in the 3900 Series GSM Base Station Technical Description
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About This Document
This section describes changes in the 3900 Series GSM Base Station Technical Description of
each version.
2 Overview
3900 series base stations adopt the cutting-edge modular design for different modes and are
managed by various systems. With simple components, they can be installed and deployed easily
and fast. With comprehensive functions and remarkable performance, they can meet
requirements in various scenarios. In addition, they are diversified by flexibly combining
functional modules and auxiliary devices.
3 BTS System Principle
The BTS consists of the BBU3900 (BBU for short), RF modules, and the antenna system. Its
functional subsystem includes the control system, transport system, monitoring system, RF
system, antenna system, and power supply system.
4 Control and Transport Systems
The functions of the control and transport systems are provided by the BBU. The control system
manages the entire BTS system in a centralized manner, including signaling processing,
operation and maintenance, and system clock. The transport system provides physical ports
connecting the BTS and the transport network.
5 RF System
The functions of the RF system are provided by RF modules including the radio frequency units
(RFUs) that are used in macro base stations and remote radio units (RRUs) that are used in
distributed base stations. The RF system performs modulation, demodulation, data processing,
and combination and division of RF and baseband signals.
6 Antenna System
The antenna system consists of antennas, feeders, jumpers, the Tower Mounted Amplifier
(TMA), the Bias Tee (BT), and the GSM Antenna and TMA Control Module (GATM). It
transmits and receives RF signals.
7 Operation and Maintenance
Operation and Maintenance (OM) covers management, monitoring, and maintenance of the
software, hardware, and configuration of the BTSs. In addition, diversified OM modes are
provided in various scenarios.
8 External Reference Clock Sources
The BTS supports multiple external reference clock sources, including the IP reference clock,
E1/T1 reference clock, synchronous Ethernet reference clock, BITS reference clock, and GPS/
RGPS reference clock. If a BTS fails to obtain clock signals, it works in free-run mode for a
certain period of time.
9 Surge Protection Specifications
This section provides surge protection specifications for the BBU, RF modules, and each type
of base stations.
Conventions
Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
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Symbol
Description
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazard with a medium or low level of risk, which
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not
avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,
performance degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a tip that may help you solve a problem or save
time.
Provides additional information to emphasize or supplement
important points of the main text.
General Conventions
The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Convention
Description
Times New Roman
Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.
Boldface
Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in

boldface. For example, log in as user root.
Italic
Book titles are in italics.
Courier New
Examples of information displayed on the screen are in

Courier New.
Command Conventions
The command conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
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Convention
Description
Boldface
The keywords of a command line are in boldface.
Italic
Command arguments are in italics.
[]
Items (keywords or arguments) in brackets [ ] are optional.
{ x | y | ... }
Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by

vertical bars. One item is selected.
[ x | y | ... ]
Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by

vertical bars. One item is selected or no item is selected.
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Convention
Description
{ x | y | ... }*
Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by

vertical bars. A minimum of one item or a maximum of all
items can be selected.
[ x | y | ... ]*
Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by

vertical bars. Several items or no item can be selected.
GUI Conventions
The GUI conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Convention
Description
Boldface
Buttons, menus, parameters, tabs, window, and dialog titles

are in boldface. For example, click OK.
>
Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">"

signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder.
Keyboard Operations
The keyboard operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Format
Description
Key
Press the key. For example, press Enter and press Tab.
Key 1+Key 2
Press the keys concurrently. For example, pressing Ctrl+Alt

+A means the three keys should be pressed concurrently.
Key 1, Key 2
Press the keys in turn. For example, pressing Alt, A means

the two keys should be pressed in turn.
Mouse Operations
The mouse operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
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Action
Description
Click
Select and release the primary mouse button without moving

the pointer.
Double-click
Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and

quickly without moving the pointer.
Drag
Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the
pointer to a certain position.

Contents
Contents
About This Document.....................................................................................................................ii
1 Changes in the 3900 Series GSM Base Station Technical Description...............................1
2 Overview.........................................................................................................................................4
3 BTS System Principle...................................................................................................................8
4 Control and Transport Systems................................................................................................10
4.1 Logical Structure of the BBU...........................................................................................................................11
4.2 BBU Transmission Ports..................................................................................................................................12
4.3 Transport Network Topologies.........................................................................................................................13
5 RF System......................................................................................................................................18
5.1 Logical Structure of the RRU...........................................................................................................................19
5.2 Logical Structure of the RFU...........................................................................................................................22
5.3 CPRI-Based Topologies...................................................................................................................................24
5.4 RRU3004 Configuration...................................................................................................................................28
5.5 Configurations of RRU3008, RRU3908, RRU3928, and the MRFUd............................................................33
5.6 DRFU Configuration........................................................................................................................................40
5.7 Configurations of the GRFU/MRFU/MRFUe..................................................................................................49
6 Antenna System...........................................................................................................................56
7 Operation and Maintenance......................................................................................................58
7.1 OM Modes of the BTS.....................................................................................................................................59
7.2 OM Functions of the BTS................................................................................................................................59
8 External Reference Clock Sources............................................................................................62

9 Surge Protection Specifications................................................................................................64
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Description
Changes in the 3900 Series GSM Base Station

This section describes changes in the 3900 Series GSM Base Station Technical Description of
each version.
03 (2011-08-30)
This is issue 03.
Compared with issue 02 (2011-06-25), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with issue 02 (2011-06-25), this issue incorporates the following changes:
Topic
Description
5.7 Configurations of the GRFU/MRFU/

MRFUe
Information about the MRFU V3 is added.
5.3 CPRI-Based Topologies

VER.B of the cabinet is added.
Compared with issue 02 (2011-06-25), this issue does not exclude any topics.
02 (2011-06-25)
This is issue 02.
Compared with issue 01 (2011-04-30), this issue includes the following new topic:
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Configurations of RRU3008, RRU3908, RRU3928, RRU3929, and the MRFUd
5.7 Configurations of the GRFU/MRFU/MRFUe
Compared with issue 01 (2011-04-30), this issue incorporates the following changes:
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Description
Topic
Description
5.1 Logical Structure of the RRU
Information about the RRU3929 is added.
5.2 Logical Structure of the RFU
Information about the MRFUe is added.
Information about the RRU3929, MRFUe is

added.
Surge protection specifications for the ports

on the RRU3929, MRFUe are added.
Compared with issue 01 (2011-04-30), this issue excludes the following topic:
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Configurations of RRU3008, RRU3908, RRU3928, GRFU, MRFU, and the MRFUd
01 (2011-04-30)
This is issue 01.
Compared with issue 07 (2011-03-30) of V100R012, this issue includes the following new
topics:
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2 Overview
4.2 BBU Transmission Ports
5.5 Configurations of RRU3008, RRU3908, RRU3928, and the MRFUd
6 Antenna System
Compared with issue 07 (2011-03-30) of V100R012, this issue incorporates the following
changes:
Topic
Description
Information about the RRU3908 and

RRU3928 is added.
Information about the MRFU, MRFUd,

RRU3908, and RRU3928 is added.
Surge protection specifications for the ports

on the BTS3900 (Ver.C), BTS3900L
(Ver.C), BTS3900A (Ver.C), MRFU,
MRFUd, RRU3908, and RRU3928 are
added.
Compared with issue 07 (2011-03-30) of V100R012, this issue excludes the following topics:
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Description
DBS3900 Product Family
System Architecture of the BTS3900
System Architecture of the BTS3900A
System Architecture of the BTS3900L
Software Structure of the BTS
Logical Structure of the BTS3900
Logical Structure of the BTS3900L
Logical Structure of the BTS3900A
DBS3900 Monitoring Schemes
BTS3900 Monitoring System
BTS3900A Monitoring System
BTS3900L Monitoring System
Signal Flow of the BTS3900/BTS3900A
Signal Flow of the BTS3900L
Configuration of the BTS3900/BTS3900A
Configuration of the BTS3900L
CPRI Cable Connections of the RRUs
RRU3008 Configuration
Typical Scenarios of the DBS3900 (with the DC RRU)
Typical Scenarios of the DBS3900 (with the AC RRU)
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Overview
3900 series base stations adopt the cutting-edge modular design for different modes and are
managed by various systems. With simple components, they can be installed and deployed easily
and fast. With comprehensive functions and remarkable performance, they can meet
requirements in various scenarios. In addition, they are diversified by flexibly combining
functional modules and auxiliary devices.
BTS in the BSS

The base station subsystem (BSS) mainly consists of the base station controller (BSC) and the
base transceiver station (BTS), as shown in Figure 2-1.
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2 Overview
Figure 2-1 BSS architecture
BTS Types
There are four types of BTSs, that is, BTS3900, BTS3900A, BTS3900L, and DBS3900, meeting
requirements in various scenarios, as shown in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1 BTS types
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Nam
e
Type
Usage Scenario
Input
Power
Cabinet
Combination
Reference
BTS
3900
Indoo
r
macro
base
statio
n
Indoor installation
scenarios where
traffic load is
heavy, lease cost of
equipment room is
high, or equipment
room is spacelimited.
l -48 V
DC
l Single cabinet
For information
about usage
scenarios and
configurations of
cabinets, see
BTS3900(Ver.B)
Hardware
Description and
BTS3900(Ver.C)
Hardware
Description.
l +24 V
DC
l 220 V
AC
l 110 V
AC
l Double
cabinets: Two
cabinets are
installed side
by side or two
cabinets are
stacked.


Nam
e
Type
Usage Scenario
Input
Power
Cabinet
Combination
Reference
BTS
3900
A
Outdo
or
macro
base
statio
n
Outdoor
installation
scenarios where
wide coverage is
required such as
cities, suburbs, or
rural areas.
l -48 V
DC
l TMC11H +
RFC
l 220 V
AC
l APM30H +
RFC (+IBBS
+ TMC11H)
APM30H is a
power cabinet,
the RFC is a radio
frequency
cabinet,
TMC11H is a
transmission
cabinet, and the
IBBS is a battery
cabinet. For
information
about usage
scenarios and
configurations of
cabinets, see
BTS3900A
(Ver.B)
Hardware
Description and
BTS3900A
(Ver.C)
Hardware
Description.
Indoo
r
macro
base
statio
n
Indoor installation
scenarios with
large capacity
where traffic load
is heavy, lease cost
of equipment room
is high, or
equipment room is
space-limited.
-48 V DC
BTS
3900
L
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l 110 V
AC
Single cabinet

For information
about usage
scenarios and
configurations of
cabinets, see
BTS3900(Ver.B)
Hardware
Description and
BTS3900(Ver.C)
Hardware
Description.

2 Overview
Nam
e
Type
Usage Scenario
Input
Power
Cabinet
Combination
Reference
DBS
3900
Distri
buted
base
statio
n
Outdoor
installation
scenarios where
site deployment is
difficult and wide
coverage is
required.
l -48 V
DC
l BBU +
APM30H +
RRU
APM30H is a
power cabinet,
TMC11H is a
transmission
cabinet, the
OMB is an
outdoor mini
box, the ICR is an
indoor
centralized rack,
and IMB03 is an
indoor mini box.
For information
about usage
scenarios and
configurations of
cabinets, see
DBS3900(Ver.B)
Installation
Guide, DBS3900
(Ver.C)
Installation
Guideand
DBS3900 (ICR)
Installation
Guide.
l +24 V
DC
l 220 V
AC
l BBU +
TMC11H +
RRU
l BBU + 19inch rack +
RRU
l Indoor wallmounted BBU
+ RRU
l BBU + OMB
+ RRU
l BBU + ICR +
RRU
l BBU + IMB03
+ RRU
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BTS System Principle
The BTS consists of the BBU3900 (BBU for short), RF modules, and the antenna system. Its
functional subsystem includes the control system, transport system, monitoring system, RF
system, antenna system, and power supply system.
Figure 3-1 shows the BTS system principle.
Figure 3-1 BTS system principle
Functions of each system are as follows:

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Control system: Managing the entire BTS system in a centralized manner, including
operation and maintenance, signaling processing, and system clock. For details, see section
4 Control and Transport Systems.
Transport system: Providing physical ports connecting the BTS and the transport network
and also provides maintenance channels connecting the BTS and the Operation and
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Maintenance Center (OMC) to enable information exchange between the BTS and the
transport network or OMC. For details, see section 4 Control and Transport Systems.
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Monitoring system: Collecting external alarm information and reporting the information
to the control system. For details, see chapter Monitoring System in the Hardware
Description of the corresponding base station type.
RF system: Processing RF and baseband signals. For details, see section 5 RF System.
Antenna system: Receiving uplink signals and transmitting downlink signals. For details,
see section 6 Antenna System.
Power supply system: Obtaining power from external power supply devices and providing
power for other subsystems of the BTS. For details, see chapter Power System in the
Hardware Description of the corresponding base station type.
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Control and Transport Systems
About This Chapter

The functions of the control and transport systems are provided by the BBU. The control system
manages the entire BTS system in a centralized manner, including signaling processing,
operation and maintenance, and system clock. The transport system provides physical ports
connecting the BTS and the transport network.
4.1 Logical Structure of the BBU
The BBU consists of the main processing unit, BTS interface unit, high-speed interface unit,
clock unit, and monitoring unit.
The GTMU or UTRP board provides transmission ports to enable information exchange between
the BTS and the transport network.
4.3 Transport Network Topologies
Transport network topologies include TDM, IP, and High level Data Link Control (HDLC)
network topologies. In reality, these topologies are combined to save transmission device costs
without deteriorating service quality.
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4.1 Logical Structure of the BBU

The BBU consists of the main processing unit, BTS interface unit, high-speed interface unit,
clock unit, and monitoring unit.
Figure 4-1 shows the logical structure of the BBU.
Figure 4-1 Logical structure of the BBU
The control system consists of the main processing unit while the transport system consists of
the BTS interface unit and high-speed interface unit.
Main Processing Unit

The main processing unit manages the entire BTS system in a centralized manner, including
operation and maintenance, signaling processing, and system clock. It provides the following
functions:
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Supports such protocols as UART, HDLC, and IP over FE.
Controls the BTS interface unit to enable communication between the BBU and the BSC.
Controls the High-speed interface unit to enable communication between the BBU and RF
modules.
Provides system clock for the BTS and obtains external clock signals.
BTS Interface Unit

The BTS interface unit enables information exchange between the BTS and the transport network
by providing the following functions:
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Connects the BTS with the BSC.
Exchanges data between the E1 link and the DBUS.
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Synchronizes an upper-level clock with a lower-level clock.
High-Speed Interface Unit

The high-speed interface unit enables information exchange between the BBU and RF modules
by providing the following functions:
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Receives the uplink baseband data from RF modules.
Transmits the downlink baseband data to RF modules.
Clock Unit
The clock unit provides the following functions:
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Provides system clock stemmed from high-precision clock sources for the BTS.
Checks the phase-locked status, provides phase lock for the software, adjusts DA, and
generates frame numbers.
Monitoring Unit
The monitoring unit collects external alarms and reports the alarms to the central processing
unit.

The GTMU or UTRP board provides transmission ports to enable information exchange between
the BTS and the transport network.
Table 4-1 provides the specifications of transmission ports on the GTMU and UTRP boards.
Table 4-1 Specifications of transmission ports on the GTMU and UTRP boards
Transmission
Mode
Board
Port
Capacity
TDM over E1/T1
GTMU/GTMUb
4 ports
UTRPb4
4 ports
IP over E1/T1
GTMU/GTMUb
4 ports
Transmission over
FE optical ports
GTMU/GTMUb
10 Mbit/s or 100
Mbit/s
Transmission over
FE electrical ports
GTMU/GTMUb
10 Mbit/s or 100
Mbit/s
NOTE
The GTMU or GTMUb board is a mandatory board while the UTRPb4 board must be configured only when
more than four E1s/T1s are required.
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4.3 Transport Network Topologies

Transport network topologies include TDM, IP, and High level Data Link Control (HDLC)
network topologies. In reality, these topologies are combined to save transmission device costs
without deteriorating service quality.
TDM Network Topology

E1/T1 transmission is adopted for communication between the BTS and the BSC while TDM
transmission is adopted on the Abis interface. TDM network topology includes such network
topologies as chain, star, tree, and ring, as shown in Figure 4-2.
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Figure 4-2 TDM network topology
Table 4-2 describes usage scenarios and advantages of the preceding four topologies.
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Table 4-2 Usage scenarios and advantages of the four topologies

Topology
Usage Scenario
Advantage
Star
A wild range of areas,

especially densely populated
areas
l Networking is simple.
l Engineering is easy.
l Maintenance is easy.
l Network capacity expansion is easy.
l Transmission reliability is high.
Chain
Strip areas that are sparsely

populated such as areas along
highways and railways
This topology helps reduce expenditure

on transmission device, engineering,
and leased transmission cables.
Tree
Areas where network

architecture, site distribution,
and subscriber distribution
are complicated such as an
area where large-scale
coverage overlaps with hot
spot areas or small-scale
coverage.
Compared with the star topology, this

topology requires fewer transmission
cables.
Ring
A wild range of areas.

Because of its self-healing
capability, this topology is
recommended when a route is
available.
A ring topology can automatically split

into two chains if transmission is
disrupted at a breakpoint and base
stations before and after the breakpoint
can still function properly. This
improves the system robustness. As
shown in Figure 4-3, transmission is
disrupted at B. Before disruption, BTSs
0, 1, and 2 are connected in a clockwise
direction, forming a ring topology. After
disruption, transmission is normal at
BTS 0 and BTSs 1 and 2 form a chain
topology with BTS 2 being the upperlevel base station.
Figure 4-3 Re-established topology after transmission is disrupted on a ring topology
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IP Network Topology
FE transmission is adopted for communication between the BTS and the BSC while IP
transmission is adopted on the Abis interface. IP network topology includes layer 2 and layer 3
network topologies, as shown in Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4 IP network topology
HDLC Network Topology

E1/T1 transmission is adopted for communication between the BTS and the BSC while HDLC
transmission is adopted on the Abis interface. HDLC network topology includes such network
topologies as chain, star, and ring, as shown in Figure 4-5.
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Figure 4-5 HDLC network topology
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5 RF System
RF System
About This Chapter

The functions of the RF system are provided by RF modules including the radio frequency units
(RFUs) that are used in macro base stations and remote radio units (RRUs) that are used in
distributed base stations. The RF system performs modulation, demodulation, data processing,
and combination and division of RF and baseband signals.
RRUs include RRU3004, RRU3008, RRU3908, RRU3928, and RRU3929.
The RFU includes the DRFU, GRFU, MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFUd, MRFUe and MRFU V3.
Multiple CPRI-based topologies such as chain, star, and ring are supported for communication
between BBUs and radio frequency (RF) modules.
5.4 RRU3004 Configuration
RRU3004 is a double-transceiver remote radio unit and supports two carriers. Different
configurations must be chosen in different topologies.
5.5 Configurations of RRU3008, RRU3908, RRU3928, and the MRFUd
RRU3008, RRU3908, and RRU3928 are multi-carrier remote radio units. Each of them supports
eight carriers. The MRFUd is a multi-carrier radio frequency (RF) module and supports eight
carriers. Different configurations must be chosen in different topologies.
5.6 DRFU Configuration
The DRFU is a double-transceiver module and supports two carriers. Different configurations
must be chosen in different topologies.
The GRFU, MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFUe, and MRFU V3 are multi-carrier radio frequency
(RF) modules. A GRFU or MRFU V1 or MRFU V2 or MRFU V3 supports six carriers, and an
MRFUe supports eight carriers. Different configurations must be chosen in different topologies.
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5 RF System

RRUs include RRU3004, RRU3008, RRU3908, RRU3928, and RRU3929.
RRU3004 consists of a high-speed interface unit, signal processing unit, power amplifier (PA),
low noise amplifier (LNA), and dual duplexer. Figure 5-1 shows the logic structure of RRU3004.
Figure 5-1 Logical structure of RRU3004
RXM_OUT: It is a main receive output port and is used RXD_IN: It is a receive diversity input port and is used
for RRU interconnecting.
RRU3008 consists of a main control and high-speed interface unit, signal processing unit, PA,
LNA, RX, and dual duplexer. Figure 5-2 shows the logic structure of RRU3008.
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5 RF System
Figure 5-2 Logical structure of RRU3008
RXM_OUT: It is a main receive output port and is used RXD_IN: It is a receive diversity input port and is used
RRU3908, RRU3928, or RRU3929 consists of a high-speed interface unit, signal processing

unit, PA, LNA, and duplexer. Figure 5-3 shows the logic structures of RRU3908, RRU3928,
and RRU3929.
Figure 5-3 Logical structures of RRU3908, RRU3928, and RRU3929

The high-speed interface unit mainly provides the following functions:
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5 RF System
Receives data from an upper-level device, such as the BBU.
Sends data to an upper-level device, such as the BBU.
Transfers data transmitted from cascaded RRUs by using CPRI ports.
Main Control and High-Speed Interface Unit

The main control and high-speed interface unit mainly provides the following functions:
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Receives data from an upper-level device, such as the BBU.
Sends data to an upper-level device, such as the BBU.
Transfers data transmitted from cascaded RRUs by using CPRI ports.
Initializes RRU configurations and loads RRU software.
Collects alarms and reports board status.
Executes configuration commands sent from the BBU and manages configurations of an
RRU's other units.
Operates and maintains RRUs.
Signal Processing Unit

The signal processing unit consists of an uplink receive channel, a downlink transmit channel,
and a control module. Moreover, it mainly processes radio frequency (RF) and GSM baseband
signals.
An uplink receive channel mainly provides the following functions:
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Converts received signals into intermediate frequency analog signals by performing downconversion.
Converts intermediate frequency analog signals into digital signals by using an Analog
Digit Converter (ADC).
Processes intermediate frequency digital signals.
Matches filtering.
Provides the Digital Automatic Gain Control (DAGC) function.
Packs data.
A downlink transmit channel mainly provides the following functions:

l
Separates packed signals that are transmitted from the BBU including clock signals, control
signals, and data signals. Then, transmits them to specified units.
Combines and filters multiple routes of downlink signals.
Converts digital signals into analog signals by using a Digit Analog Converter (DAC).
Then, performs the Inphase and Quadrature (IQ) modulation.
Converts RF signals into signals that can be transmitted in transmit frequency bands by
performing up-conversion.
A control module mainly provides the following functions:

l
Initializes RRU configurations and loads RRU software.
Collects alarms and reports board status.
Executes configuration commands sent from the BBU and manages configurations of an
RRU's other units.
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Operates and maintains RRUs.
PA
A PA's major function is to amplify power of multi-carrier and low-power radio frequency (RF)
signals that are sent from the signal processing unit.
LNA
The LNA performs low noise amplification on signals received by antennas.
RX
The RX's major function is to convert signals sent from the LNA into intermediate frequency
analog signals by performing down-conversion. Then, it amplifies the intermediate frequency
analog signals. Finally, it sends the signals to the ADC.
Duplexer
The duplexer and the dual duplexer mainly provide the following functions:
l
Filters transmitted or received signals.
Multiplexes transmitted and received signals on RF channels. By doing this, signals are
transmitted or received using the same antenna channel.

The RFU includes the DRFU, GRFU, MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFUd, MRFUe and MRFU V3.
The RFU consists of a high-speed interface unit, signaling processing unit, power amplifier (PA),
low noise amplifier (LNA), and duplexer. Figure 5-4 shows the logical structure of the DRFU.
Figure 5-5 shows the logical structure of the MRFUd. Figure 5-6 shows the logical structures
of the GRFU, MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFUe and MRFU V3.
Figure 5-4 Logical structure of the DRFU
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Figure 5-5 Logical structure of the MRFUd
Figure 5-6 Logical structures of the GRFU, MRFU, MRFUe and MRFU V3

The high-speed interface unit mainly provides the following functions:
l
Adapts signals sent from the BBU for the signaling processing unit.
Adapts signals sent from the signaling processing unit for the BBU.
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Signal Processing Unit

The signaling processing unit consists of two uplink receive channels and one downlink transmit
channel.
An uplink receive channel mainly provides the following functions:
l
Converts received high frequency analog signals into intermediate frequency analog signals
by performing down-conversion.
Amplifies intermediate frequency analog signals and performs the Inphase and Quadrature
(IQ) modulation.
Converts analog signals into digital signals by using an Analog Digit Converter (ADC).
Samples digital signals.
Matches filtering.
Provides the Digital Automatic Gain Control (DAGC) function.
Seals frames.
A downlink transmit channel mainly provides the following functions:

l
Processes signals that are transmitted from the BBU including clock signals, control signals,
and data signals. Then, transmit them to specified units.
Shapes and filters the downlink signals.
Converts digital signals into analog signals by using a Digit Analog Converter (DAC).
Then, performs the Inphase and Quadrature (IQ) modulation.
Converts radio frequency (RF) signals into signals that can be transmitted in transmit
frequency bands by performing up-conversion.
PA
The PA amplifies low-power RF signals that are sent from the signaling processing unit.
LNA
The LNA's major function is to perform low noise amplification on signals received by antennas.
Duplexer
The duplexer mainly provides the following functions:
l
Multiplexes transmitted and received signals on RF channels.
Enables signals to be transmitted or received using the same antenna channel.
Filters transmitted or received signals.

Multiple CPRI-based topologies such as chain, star, and ring are supported for communication
between BBUs and radio frequency (RF) modules.
Topologies
Figure 5-7 shows CPRI-based topologies supported for communication between BBUs and RF
modules. The DRFU, GRFU support the chain and star topologies. The RRU3004 and RRU3008
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support the chain, star, and ring topologies. The MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFUd, MRFUe,
MRFU V3, RRU3908, RRU3928, and RRU3929 support the star topology.
Figure 5-7 CPRI-based topologies
NOTE
RXU in the preceding figure indicates an RFU or RRU.
Table 5-1 describes characteristics of the three topologies in the preceding figure.
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Table 5-1 Characteristics of the three topologies

Topo
logy
Advantage
Disadvantage
Remarks
Chain
The transmission
equipment cost is low.
l The number of
cascading levels in a
chain and the cascading
distance are restricted.
l This topology is
applicable to
scenarios where
capacity is large.
l Faults in an upper-level
RF module may affect
lower-level RF
modules.
l RFUs and RRUs

cannot be cascaded.
Compared with other

topologies, this topology
requires large numbers of
optical cables.
This topology is
applicable to scenarios
where capacity is small.
l The number of
cascading levels in a
chain and the cascading
distance are restricted.
l Only RRUs can be

used in the ring
topology.
Star
l Installation and
maintenance are easy.
l Transmission
reliability is high.
When an RF module or
optical cable is faulty,
only one sector is
affected.
Ring
Transmission reliability is
guaranteed.
l Faults in an upper-level
RRU may affect lowerlevel RRUs.
l The ring topology is

implemented by
adding a redundant
chain to a chain
topology.
Based on the distance between a BBU and an RRU, CPRI networking is classified into shortdistance remote networking and long-distance remote networking.
l
For the short-distance remote networking, the longest distance between an RRU and a BBU
on a CPRI chain does not exceed 100 m.
For the long-distance remote networking, the longest distance between an RRU and a BBU
on a CPRI chain ranges from 100 m to 40,000 m.
Different CPRI optical cables are used in the two types of networking. For details, see chapter
CPRI Optical Cable in the BBU3900 Hardware Description.
CPRI Specifications
Table 5-2 lists the specifications of CPRI ports on the GSM Transmission, Timing, and
Management Unit for BBU (GTMU).
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Table 5-2 Specifications of CPRI ports on the GTMU board

Board
Number
of CPRI
Ports
Data Rate
Topology
Number of
Supported TRXs
GTMU
1.25 Gbit/s
Star, chain, or ring
36
GTMUb
1.25/2.5
Gbit/s
Star, chain, or ring
36
Table 5-3 lists the specifications of CPRI ports on different RF modules.

Table 5-3 Specifications of CPRI ports on different RF modules
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Module
s
Numb
er of
CPRI
Ports
Data Rate
Topology
Number of
Supported
Carriers
Cascadi
ng
Levels
Maxi
mum
Dista
nce
from
the
BBU
DRFU
1.25 Gbit/s
Star or chain
3 levels
N/A
GRFU
1.25 Gbit/s
Star or chain
2 levels
N/A
RRU300
4
1.25 Gbit/s
Star, chain, or
ring
6 levels
40
RRU300
8
1.25 Gbit/s
Star, chain, or
ring
6 levels
40
MRFU
V1
1.25 Gbit/s
Star
N/A
N/A
MRFU
V2
1.25/2.5
Gbit/s
Star
N/A
N/A
MRFU
V3
1.25/2.5
Gbit/s
Star
N/A
N/A
MRFUd
1.25/2.5
Gbit/s
Star
N/A
N/A
MRFUe
1.25/2.5
Gbit/s
Star
N/A
N/A
RRU390
8 V1
1.25 Gbit/s
Star
N/A
40
RRU390
8 V2
1.25/2.5
Gbit/s
Star
N/A
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Module
s
Numb
er of
CPRI
Ports
Data Rate
Topology
Number of
Supported
Carriers
Cascadi
ng
Levels
Maxi
mum
Dista
nce
from
the
BBU
RRU392
8
1.25/2.5
Gbit/s
Star
N/A
40
RRU392
9
1.25/2.5
Gbit/s
Star
N/A
40
5.4 RRU3004 Configuration

RRU3004 is a double-transceiver remote radio unit and supports two carriers. Different
configurations must be chosen in different topologies.
Port
Table 5-4 describes major ports on RRU3004.
Table 5-4 Major ports on RRU3004
Type
Silkscreen
Description
Port for transceiving RF

signals
ANT_TX/RXA and
ANT_TX/RXB
The two ports, each of which is used

to transmit and receive RF signals,
connect to the antenna system
through antenna channel 1 and
antenna channel 2 respectively.
CPRI port
TX RX CPRI_W
The port is a westbound optical/

electrical port and it is used to connect
to the BBU or an upper-level RRU.
TX RX CPRI_E
The port is an eastbound optical/

to a lower-level RRU.
RX_IN/OUT
The port is used to transmit and

receive the diversity signals received
through an antenna channel.
Interconnection port for

receiving RF signals
Basic Configurations
Table 5-5 lists the basic configurations of an RRU3004 serving only one sector.
The format of the description of the basic configuration is RF[F][TX][RX]_[C][TYPE]. Where,
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F indicates the number of antenna channels for an RF module.
TX indicates the number of transmit channels for an RF module.
RX indicates the number of receive channels for an RF module.
C indicates the number of CPRI links connecting RF modules with the GTMU board.
TYPE indicates the CPRI network topologies applied to connect RF modules with the BBU.
If the value of TYPE is A, the star topology is applied. If the value of TYPE is B, the chain
topology is applied.
Table 5-5 Basic configurations

Basic
Configuration
Number of
Modules
Sending
Receiving Mode
Hardware
Configuration
RF111_1A
Single feeder
[1TX 1RX]
Figure 5-8
RF211_1A
Double feeder
[1TX 1RX]
Figure 5-9
RF212_1A
Double feeder
[1TX 2RX]
Figure 5-10
RF222_1A
Double feeder
[2TX 2RX]
Figure 5-11
RF112_2B
Single feeder
[1TX 2RX]
Figure 5-12
RF111_1A
An RRU3004 connects to the antenna system through ANT_TX/RXA. Antenna channel 1
transmits and receives signals. The star topology is applied to connect the BBU with the
RRU3004.
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Figure 5-8 RF111_1A
RF211_1A
An RRU3004 connects to the antenna system through ANT_TX/RXA and ANT_TX/RXB.
Antenna channel 1 transmits signals while antenna channel 2 receives signals. The star topology
is applied to connect the BBU with the RRU3004.
Figure 5-9 RF211_1A
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RF212_1A
Antenna channel 1 transmits and receives signals while antenna channel 2 receives signals only.
The star topology is applied to connect the BBU with the RRU3004.
Figure 5-10 RF212_1A
RF222_1A
An RRU3004 connects to the antenna system through ANT_TX/RXA and ANT_TX/RXB. Both
antenna channel 1 and antenna channel 2 transmit and receive signals. The star topology is
applied to connect the BBU with the RRU3004.
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RF112_2B
Two RRU3004 connect to the antenna system through ANT_TX/RXA. Antenna channel 1
transmits and receives signals. RX_IN/OUT on the two RRU3004 interconnect to transfer
diversity signals. The chain topology is applied to connect the BBU with one RRU3004.
Figure 5-12 RF112_2B
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Typical Configurations
Table 5-6 describes the typical configurations of RRU3004 in different scenarios.
Table 5-6 Typical configurations
Scenari
o
Number of
Modules
Send Mode
Typical Configuration
S1
Transmit diversity
RF222_1A
Independent transmit
l RF111_1A
l RF212_1A
l RF222_1A
S2
l RF111_1A
Independent transmit or
combination
l RF212_1A
l RF222_1A
PBT
RF112_2B
S3
combination
RF112_2B
S4
combination
l RF112_2B
l RF111_1A + RF111_1A
5.5 Configurations of RRU3008, RRU3908, RRU3928, and the

MRFUd
RRU3008, RRU3908, and RRU3928 are multi-carrier remote radio units. Each of them supports
eight carriers. The MRFUd is a multi-carrier radio frequency (RF) module and supports eight
carriers. Different configurations must be chosen in different topologies.
Port
Table 5-7 describes major ports on RRU3008 V1.
Table 5-7 Major ports on RRU3008 V1
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Silkscreen
Description
RF port
ANT_TX/RXA and
ANT_TX/RXB


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Type
Silkscreen
Description
CPRI port
TX RX CPRI_W

to the BBU or an upper-level RRU.
TX RX CPRI_E

to a lower-level RRU.
RX_IN/OUT


Table 5-8 describes major ports on RRU3008 V2 and RRU3908 V2.

Table 5-8 Major ports on RRU3008 V2 and RRU3908 V2
Type
Silkscreen
Description
RF port
ANT_TX/RXA and
ANT_TX/RXB

CPRI port
RX TX CPRI0
The port is used to connect to the

BBU or an upper-level RRU.
TX RX CPRI1

BBU or a lower-level RRU.
RX_IN/OUT


Table 5-9 describes major ports on RRU3908 V1.

Table 5-9 Major ports on RRU3908 V1
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Silkscreen
Description
RF port
ANT-A and ANT-B

CPRI port
TX RX CPRI_W

to the BBU.

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Type

Silkscreen
Description
TX RX CPRI_E

to the BBU.
RX_IN/OUT

Table 5-10 describes major ports on RRU3928.

Table 5-10 Major ports on RRU3928
Type
Silkscreen
Description
RF port
ANT_TX/RXA and
ANT_TX/RXB

CPRI port
CPRI0
The port is optical/electrical port 0

and it is used to connect to the BBU.
CPRI1
The port is optical/electrical port 1

and it is used to connect to the BBU.
RX_IN/OUT


Table 5-11 describes major ports on the MRFUd.

Table 5-11 Major ports on the MRFUd
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Silkscreen
Description
RF port
ANT_TX/RXA and
ANT_TX/RXB

CPRI port
CPRI0

BBU.
CPRI1

BBU.

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Type
Silkscreen
Description

RX_INB
The port is used to receive diversity

signals from an antenna channel.
RX_OUTA
The port is used to transmit diversity

signals to an antenna channel.
The basic configurations of RRU3008, RRU3908, RRU3928, and the MRFUd are the same. The
following description takes RRU3008 V2 as an example. Table 5-12 lists the basic
configurations of a single sector.
The basic configurations are described in the "RF[F][TX][RX]_[C][TYPE]" format. Where,
l

Basic
Configuration
Number of
Modules
Sending
Receiving Mode
Hardware
Configuration
RF111_1A
Single feeder
[1TX 1RX]
Figure 5-13
RF112_2B
Single feeder
[1TX 2RX]
Figure 5-14
RF211_1A
Double feeder
[1TX 1RX]
Figure 5-15
RF212_1A
Double feeder
[1TX 2RX]
Figure 5-16
RF222_1A
Double feeder
[2TX 2RX]
Figure 5-17
RF111_1A
An RRU3008 connects to the antenna system through ANT_TX/RXA. Antenna channel 1
transmits and receives signals. The star topology is applied to connect the BBU with the
RRU3008.
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RF112_2B
Two RRU3008 connect to the antenna system through ANT_TX/RXA. Each antenna channel
1 transmits and receives signals. RX_IN/OUT on the two RRU3008 interconnect to transfer
diversity signals. The chain topology is applied to connect the BBU with one RRU3008.
Figure 5-14 RF112_2B
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RF211_1A
Antenna channel 1 transmits signals while antenna channel 2 receives signals. The star topology
is applied to connect the BBU with the RRU3008.
RF212_1A
Antenna channel 1 transmits and receives signals while antenna channel 2 receives signals only.
The star topology is applied to connect the BBU with the RRU3008.
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RF222_1A
An RRU3008 connects to the antenna system through ANT_TX/RXA and ANT_TX/RXB. Each
antenna channel transmits and receives signals. The star topology is applied to connect the BBU
with the RRU3008.
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Table 5-13 describes the typical configurations of RRU3008 in different scenarios.
Scenario
Number of
Modules
Send Mode
S3-S8
RF212_1A
Transmit diversity
RF222_1A
Combined transmit
RF112_2B
RF222_1A + RF222_1A
S8-S12
5.6 DRFU Configuration

The DRFU is a double-transceiver module and supports two carriers. Different configurations
must be chosen in different topologies.
Port
Table 5-14 describes major ports on the DRFU.
Table 5-14 Major ports on the DRFU
Type
Silkscreen
Description
Port for transceiving RF

signals
ANT1 and ANT2

CPRI port
CPRI0
The port is used to connect to a lowerlevel DRFU.
CPRI1

BBU or an upper-level DRFU.
RX1/IN and RX1/OUT
RX1/IN is the diversity receive port

for antenna channel 1 while RX1/
OUT is the diversity transmit port for
antenna channel 1.
RX2/IN and RX2/OUT
RX2/IN is the diversity receive port

for antenna channel 2 while RX2/
OUT is the diversity transmit port for
antenna channel 2.

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Table 5-15 lists the basic configurations of a DRFU serving only one sector.
The format of the description of the basic configuration is RF[F][TX][RX]_[C][TYPE]. Where,
l

Basic
Configuration
Number of
Modules
Sending
Receiving Mode
Hardware
Configuration
RF111_1A
Single feeder
[1TX 1RX]
Figure 5-18
RF211_1A
Double feeder
[1TX 1RX]
Figure 5-19
RF212_1A
Double feeder
[1TX 2RX]
Figure 5-20
RF222_1A
Double feeder
[2TX 2RX]
Figure 5-21
RF112_2A
Single feeder
[1TX 2RX]
Figure 5-22
RF224_2A
Double feeder
[2TX 4RX]
Figure 5-23
RF111_1A
A DRFU connects to the antenna system through ANT1. Antenna channel 1 transmits and
receives signals.
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RF211_1A
A DRFU connects to the antenna system through ANT1 and ANT2. Antenna channel 1 transmits
signals while antenna channel 2 receives signals.
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RF212_1A
A DRFU connects to the antenna system through ANT1 and ANT2. Antenna channel 1 transmits
and receives signals while antenna channel 2 receives signals only.
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RF222_1A
A DRFU connects to the antenna system through ANT1 and ANT2. Both antenna channel 1 and
antenna channel 2 transmit and receive signals.
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RF112_2A
Two DRFUs connect to the antenna system through ANT1. Antenna channel 1 transmits and
receives signals. RX1/IN on one DRFU interconnects with RX1/OUT on the other DRFU to
transfer the diversity signals received through antenna channel 1.
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RF224_2A
Two DRFUs connect to the antenna system through their own ports ANT1 and ANT2. Both
antenna channel 1 and antenna channel 2 transmit and receive signals. RX1/IN on one DRFU
interconnects with RX1/OUT on the other DRFU to transfer the diversity signals received
through antenna channel 1. RX2/IN on one DRFU interconnects with RX2/OUT on the other
DRFU to transfer the diversity signals received through antenna channel 2.
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Table 5-16 describes the typical configurations of the DRFU in different scenarios.
Scenario
Number of
Modules
Send Mode
S1
Transmit diversity
RF222_1A
combination
l RF111_1A
l RF212_1A
l RF222_1A
S2
combination
l RF111_1A
l RF212_1A
l RF222_1A
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Number of
Modules
Send Mode
Transmit diversity
l RF222_1A + RF222_1A
l RF224_2A (the receive mode
is four-way receive diversity)
S3
combination
RF112_2A
S4
combination
l RF112_2A
l RF111_1A + RF111_1A
l RF224_2A (the receive mode
is four-way receive diversity)
Two carriers of a DRFU can be shared by two cells. That is, a DRFU can serve two cells.
Therefore, three DRFUs are used to achieve the configuration S3/3. Figure 5-24 shows the
hardware configuration in the scenario where the configuration S3/3 is applied and Table
5-17 shows the corresponding data configuration.
Figure 5-24 Hardware configurations in the configuration S3/3
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Table 5-17 Data configurations in the configuration S3/3

DRFU
Send Mode
Sending Receiving Mode
DRFU0
combination
Single feeder [1TX 2RX]
DRFU1
DRFU2
Double feeder [2TX 4RX]

Single feeder [1TX 2RX]

The GRFU, MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFUe, and MRFU V3 are multi-carrier radio frequency
(RF) modules. A GRFU or MRFU V1 or MRFU V2 or MRFU V3 supports six carriers, and an
MRFUe supports eight carriers. Different configurations must be chosen in different topologies.
Port
Table 5-18 describes major ports on the GRFU, MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFUe, and MRFU
V3.
Table 5-18 Major ports on the GRFU, MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFUe, and MRFU V3
Type
Silkscreen
Description
RF port
ANT_TX/RXA
The port, used to transmit and receive

RF signals, connects to the antenna
system through antenna channel 1.
ANT_RXB
The port, used to receive RF signals,

connects to the antenna system
through antenna channel 2.
CPRI0

BBU or an upper-level RFU.
CPRI1

BBU or a lower-level RFU.
RX_INB and RX_OUTA
RX_INB is the diversity receive port

for an antenna channel while
RX_OUTA is the diversity transmit
port for the antenna channel.
CPRI port

The basic configurations of the GRFU, MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFUe, and MRFU V3 are the
same. The following description takes the GRFU as an example. Table 5-19 lists the basic
configurations of the GRFU serving a single sector.
The basic configurations are described in the "RF[F][TX][RX]_[C][TYPE]" format. Where,
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Basic
Configurations
Number of
Modules
Send and
Receive Mode
Hardware
Configuration
RF111_1A
Single feeder
[1TX 1RX]
Figure 5-25
RF112_2A
Single feeder
[1TX 2RX]
Figure 5-26
RF211_1A
Double feeder
[1TX 1RX]
Figure 5-27
RF212_1A
Double feeder
[1TX 2RX]
Figure 5-28
RF111_1A
A GRFU connects to the antenna system through ANT_TX/RXA. Antenna channel 1 transmits
and receives signals.
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RF112_2A
Two GRFUs connect to the antenna system through ANT_TX/RXA. Each antenna channel 1
transmits and receives signals. RX_INB on one GRFU interconnects with RX_OUTA on the
other GRFU to transfer the diversity signals received through an antenna channel.
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RF211_1A
A GRFU connects to the antenna system through ANT_TX/RXA and ANT_RXB. Antenna
channel 1 transmits signals while antenna channel 2 receives signals.
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RF212_1A
A GRFU connects to the antenna system through ANT_TX/RXA and ANT_RXB. Antenna
channel 1 transmits and receives signals while antenna channel 2 receives signals only.
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Table 5-20 lists the typical configurations of the GRFU and MRFU in various scenarios. Table
5-21 lists the typical configurations of the MRFUe in various scenarios.
Table 5-20 Typical configurations of the GRFU and MRFU
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Number of
Modules
S3-S6
RF212_1A
S7-S12
RF112_2A
S13-S18
RF112_2A + RF212_1A
S19-S24
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Table 5-21 Typical configurations of the MRFUe

Scenario
Number of
Modules
S3-S8
RF212_1A
S9-S16
RF112_2A
NOTE
The configurations of the GRFU, MRFU, or MRFUe serving multiple sectors are the combination of the
configurations of several GRFUs, MRFUs, or MRFUes serving a single sector.
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Antenna System
The antenna system consists of antennas, feeders, jumpers, the Tower Mounted Amplifier
(TMA), the Bias Tee (BT), and the GSM Antenna and TMA Control Module (GATM). It
transmits and receives RF signals.
Antenna
Antennas are used to radiate and receive radio waves. The working principle of antennas is as
follows: RF signals output from a radio transmitter are transmitted to antennas over feeders.
After receiving the signals, the antennas transmit them to a destination in the form of
electromagnetic waves. At the destination, antennas receive the electromagnetic waves, convert
them into RF signals, and transmit the signals to a radio transmitter over feeders. A remote
control (RC) can control the downtilt of the remote electric tilt (RET) antennas remotely.
Feeders and Jumpers

Feeders and jumpers are used to transmit RF signals between antennas and radio transmitters at
minimum loss.
TMA
The TMA is a low noise amplifier that is installed close to antennas. One end of the TMA is
connected to an antenna port on an RF module while the other end is connected to antennas. By
amplifying weak signals received by antennas, the TMA helps improve receive sensitivity of
the BTS, expand the uplink coverage, and lower transmit power of MSs.
BT
The BT couples the On-Off-Keying (OOK) signals or RF signals into the passive components
of feeders.
GATM
The GATM must be configured if the DRFU, RET antennas, and TMA are configured. Functions
of the GATM are as follows:
l
Controlling RET antennas.
Feeding power to the TMA.
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Reporting RET control alarms.
Monitoring the current designated for the TMA.
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Operation and Maintenance
About This Chapter

Operation and Maintenance (OM) covers management, monitoring, and maintenance of the
software, hardware, and configuration of the BTSs. In addition, diversified OM modes are
provided in various scenarios.
7.1 OM Modes of the BTS
The OM modes of the BTS consist of the Site Maintenance Terminal mode, Local Maintenance
Terminal mode, and centralized network management mode.
7.2 OM Functions of the BTS
The OM functions of the BTS consist of equipment management, software management,
configuration management, service management, performance management, security
management, alarm management, and environment monitoring.
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7.1 OM Modes of the BTS

The OM modes of the BTS consist of the Site Maintenance Terminal mode, Local Maintenance
Terminal mode, and centralized network management mode.
Figure 7-1 shows the components of the BTS OM system.
Figure 7-1 Network structure of the OM system
You can maintain the BTS in the following modes:

l
Site Maintenance Terminal mode: The Site Maintenance Terminal is locally connected to
the BTS through the Ethernet. You can use the Site Maintenance Terminal to operate and
maintain the site, cell, Radio Carrier (RC), Baseband Transceiver (BT), channel, and board.
In this mode, only one BTS can be maintained at a time.
LMT mode: The LMT is used to maintain the BTS through the OM links on the Abis
interface, which is an interface between the BSC and the BTS. The LMT communicates
with the BSC through a LAN. You can use the LMT to operate and maintain the site, cell,
RC, channel, and board. This mode is used in configuring and modifying the data of the
BSC and BTS.
Centralized network management mode: The Huawei iManager M2000 is used to maintain
the BTS through the BSC. The M2000 can operate and maintain the site, cell, channel, and
board. In this mode, multiple BTSs can be maintained at a time.
7.2 OM Functions of the BTS

The OM functions of the BTS consist of equipment management, software management,
configuration management, service management, performance management, security
management, alarm management, and environment monitoring.
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Equipment Management
Provides the query function for the status of all the components (boards/modules) and all the
external devices (power supply/environment monitoring/RET). You can also perform data
configuration and status management for some devices.
Software Management
Provides various functions, such as downloading and activating the BTS software, upgrading
patches, and loading and downloading files. The associated tasks involve consistency check on
the software and hardware releases, release management, and software upgrade.
Configuration Management
l
Checks whether the added, deleted, or changed BTS data is consistent with the actual
situation.
Supports automatic data backup.
Supports dynamic and static data configuration. In dynamic data configuration, the data
immediately takes effect after modification; in static data configuration, the modified data
takes effect after the BTS is reset.
Service Management
l
Supports parameter setting and alarm query for the baseband boards and environment
monitoring devices.
Supports complete self-test on hardware installation. The BTS software can be upgraded
through the software package saved in the USB disk; thus, shortening the upgrade period.
In addition, the local commissioning is not required.
Performance Management
l
Monitors the performance of the internal and external telecommunications networks and
generates alarms when the performance deteriorates.
Monitors the operating status of the BTS, such as monitors the traffic volume on the ports
and measures the technical data of the BTS.
Monitors the usage of key components in the board, such as the CPU and DSP.
Security Management
Provides security management functions, such as connection management, user authentication,
encryption, and forward and backward resolution of the interface messages between the BTS
software and the OMC.
Alarm Management
l
Supports query of real-time alarms and history alarms
Collects internal and external alarms, such as the environment monitoring device inputs
and Boolean inputs
Processes alarm correlation to ensure precision and accuracy in locating alarms
Provides functions of saving, interpreting, prompting, shielding, filtering, confirming,

clearing, post processing, and reporting of alarms
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Provides functions of detecting and reporting alarms, and processing alarm correlation in
the system
Environment Monitoring
l
Provides a perfect environment monitoring system.
Provides monitoring solutions regarding, for example, door control, infrared, smoke, water
immersion, and temperature, according to users' requirements.
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External Reference Clock Sources
The BTS supports multiple external reference clock sources, including the IP reference clock,
E1/T1 reference clock, synchronous Ethernet reference clock, BITS reference clock, and GPS/
RGPS reference clock. If a BTS fails to obtain clock signals, it works in free-run mode for a
certain period of time.
IP Reference Clock
When a BTS works in IP over FE mode, it obtains clock signals from an IP reference clock. In
this case, an IP clock server must be configured. The server sends the User Datagram Protocol
(UDP) packets carrying reference clock information to the BTS. After receiving the packets, the
BTS interprets clock signals from the packets and then synchronizes its clock system.
E1/T1 Reference Clock

The BBU obtains clock signals from an E1/T1 port. Then, the BBU performs frequency division,
phase locking, and phase adjustment on the clock module to export 2 MHz and 8 kHz clock
signals for bit synchronization and frame synchronization. An E1/T1 reference clock obtains
clock signals from the BSC or transport network. The BTS can obtain clock signals from the
BSC using an E1/T1 port. If the BTS adopts IP transmission mode but an IP reference clock is
unavailable, the BTS uses an E1/T1 port to obtain clock signals from the transport network.
Synchronous Ethernet Reference Clock

When the BTS works in IP over FE mode and the transport network supports the synchronous
Ethernet reference clock, the BTS obtains Ethernet clock signals from the transport network.
BITS Reference Clock

When the BBU is configured with the USCU board, the GTMU board obtains external BITS
clock signals from the USCU board.
GPS/RGPS Reference Clock

When the BBU is configured with the USCU board, the GTMU board obtains external GPS/
RGPS clock signals from the USCU board.
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Free-Run Clock
In the absence of external clocks, the internal free-run clock ensures that the BTS keeps working
properly for at least ninety days.
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Surge Protection Specifications
This section provides surge protection specifications for the BBU, RF modules, and each type
of base stations.
NOTE
l Unless otherwise specified, the surge protection specifications depend on the surge waveform of 8/20 s.
l All the surge current items, unless otherwise specified as Maximum discharge current, refer to Nominal
discharge current.
Surge Protection Specifications of the Ports on BTS3900 (Ver.B)

Table 9-1 lists the surge protection specifications of the ports on BTS3900 (Ver.B).
Table 9-1 Surge protection specifications of the ports on BTS3900 (Ver.B)
Port
Surge Protection Mode
Specification
DC power supply
port
Surge
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
Differential
mode
5 kA
Common
mode
5 kA
AC power supply
port
Surge
Surge current
Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on the BTS3900 (Ver.C)

Table 9-2 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900 (Ver.C).
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Table 9-2 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900 (Ver.C)
Port
Specification
-48 V DC power
supply port
Differential mode
2 kV (surge waveform of 1.2/50

s)
Common mode
4 kV (surge waveform of 1.2/50

s)
Differential mode
l 5 kA
220 V AC power
supply port
l 2 kV (surge waveform of
1.2/50 s)
l 5 kA
Common mode
1.2/50 s)
Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on BTS3900L (Ver.B)

Table 9-3 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on BTS3900L (Ver.B).
Table 9-3 Surge protection specifications for the ports on BTS3900L (Ver.B)
Port
Specification
DC power supply
port
Surge
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on the BTS3900L (Ver.C)

Table 9-4 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900L (Ver.C).
Table 9-4 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900L (Ver.C)
Port
Specification
-48 V DC power
supply port
Differential mode
1 kA
Common mode
2 kA
Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on BTS3900A (Ver.B)

Table 9-5 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on BTS3900A (Ver.B).
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Table 9-5 Surge protection specifications for the ports on BTS3900A (Ver.B)
Port
Usage
Scenario
Specification
-48 V DC output
remote port
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
current
Differential
mode
10 kA
Common
mode
20 kA
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
transmissi
on
cabinets,
battery
cabinets, or
BTS3900
A (DC) is
used
Surge
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
Differential
mode
10 kA
Common
mode
20 kA
Applicable
to the
scenario
where only
RFC
cabinets
are used
Surge
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
Differential
mode
3 kA
Common
mode
5 kA
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
Differential
mode
40 kA
Common
mode
40 kA
-48 V DC input
port
AC power supply
port
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BTS3900
A is
configured
remotely
or is placed
outdoors
Surge
current
Surge
current
Surge
Surge
current
Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on the BTS3900A (Ver.C)

Table 9-6 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900A (Ver.C).
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Table 9-6 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the BTS3900A (Ver.C)
Port
Specification
-48 V DC power
supply port
Differential mode
l 10 kA
1.2/50 s)
Common mode
l 10 kA
1.2/50 s)
220 V AC power
supply port
Differential mode
l 40 kA
1.2/50 s)
Common mode
l 40 kA
1.2/50 s)
Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on BBU3900

Table 9-7 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on BBU3900.
Table 9-7 Surge protection specifications for the ports on BBU3900
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Port
Usage
Scenario
Specification
-48 V DC
port
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is installed
indoors
Differential mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
24 V DC
port
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is installed
indoors
Differential mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
FE/GE port
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is installed
indoors
Differential mode
0.5 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)

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Port
GPS port
RGPS port
E1/T1 port
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Usage
Scenario
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is
configured
remotely or
is placed
outdoors
Surge
Surge
current
Specification
Differential
mode
1 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Differential
mode
1 kA per cable
Common
mode
6 kA (8 cables)
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is
configured
remotely or
is placed
outdoors
Onboard
surge
Differential
mode
250 A
Surge
protector
configured
Differential
mode
8 kA
Common
mode
40 kA
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is
configured
remotely or
is placed
outdoors
Onboard
surge
Differential
mode
250 A
Common
mode
250 A
Surge
protection
module
configured
Differential
mode
3 kA
Common
mode
5 kA
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is installed
indoors
Onboard
surge
Differential
mode
250 A
Common
mode
250 A
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is
configured
remotely or
Surge
protection
box
configured
Differential
mode
3 kA

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Port
Usage
Scenario
is placed
outdoors
Dry contact
RS485 alarm
port
Specification
Common
mode
5 kA
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is installed
indoors
Onboard
surge
Differential
mode
250 A
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is
configured
remotely or
is placed
outdoors
Surge
protection
board
configured
Differential
mode
3 kA
Common
mode
5 kA
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is installed
indoors
Onboard
surge
Differential
mode
250 A
Common
mode
250 A
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
BBU3900
is
configured
remotely or
is placed
outdoors
Surge
protection
board
configured
Differential
mode
3 kA
Common
mode
5 kA
Surge Protection Specifications for the Ports on RF Modules

Table 9-8 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on RRU3004 and RRU3008
V1.
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Table 9-8 Surge protection specifications for the ports on RRU3004 and RRU3008 V1
Port
Usage
Scenario
Specification
DC power
supply port
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
Differential
mode
10 kA
Common
mode
20 kA
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
Differential
mode
5 kA
Common
mode
5 kA
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
Differential
mode
40 kA
Common
mode
40 kA
Differential
mode
8 kA
Common
mode
40 kA
Surge
current
AC power
supply port
Surge
Surge
current
Applicable
to the
scenario
where RF
modules are
configured
remotely or
are placed
outdoors
with the
correspondi
ng base
station
Surge
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
current
CPRI port
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
RGPS port
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
current
Antenna port
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Applicable
to the
scenario
where RF
modules are
installed
indoors
Surge
current
250 A
Differential
mode

3 kA
70

Port
AISG RET
antenna port
Usage
Scenario
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
current
Dry contact
or RS485
alarm port
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
current
I2C port on a
local power
monitoring
device and
an alarm port
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
batteries
under
monitoring
and RRUs
are installed
back to
back or the
scenario
where the
distance
between
them is
shorter than
1m
Surge
Specification
Common
mode
5 kA
Differential
mode
3 kA
Common
mode
5 kA
Differential
mode
250 A
Common
mode
250 A
250 A
Table 9-9 describes the surge protection specifications for the ports on the DRFU, GRFU,
MRFU V1, MRFU V2, MRFUd, MRFUe, MRFU V3, RRU3008 V2, RRU3908, RRU3928, and
RRU3929.
Table 9-9 Surge protection specifications for the ports on the DRFU, GRFU, MRFU V1, MRFU
V2, MRFUd, MRFUe, MRFU V3, RRU3008 V2, RRU3908, RRU3928, and RRU3929
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Usage
Scenario
Specification
DC power
supply port
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)

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Port
AC power
supply port
Usage
Scenario
Applicable
to the
scenario
where RF
modules are
installed
indoors
Specification
Surge
current
Differential
mode
10 kA
Common
mode
20 kA
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
Differential
mode
5 kA
Common
mode
5 kA
Differential
mode
2 kV (1.2/50 s)
Common
mode
4 kV (1.2/50 s)
Differential
mode
40 kA
Common
mode
40 kA
Differential
mode
8 kA
Common
mode
40 kA
Surge
Surge
current
Applicable
to the
scenario
where RF
modules are
configured
remotely or
are placed
outdoors
with the
correspondi
ng base
station
Surge
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
current
CPRI port
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
RGPS port
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
current
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
current
Antenna port
RET antenna
port
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current
250 A
Differential
mode
3 kA
Common
mode
5 kA
Differential
mode
3 kA
Common
mode
5 kA

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Usage
Scenario
Specification
Dry contact
or RS485
alarm port
Applicable
to all
scenarios
Surge
current
Differential
mode
3 kA
Common
mode
5 kA
I2C port on a
local power
monitoring
device and
an alarm port
Applicable
to the
scenario
where
batteries
under
monitoring
and RRUs
are installed
back to
back or the
scenario
where the
distance
between
them is
shorter than
1m
Surge

250 A
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