FibeAir IP-20 Series

Product Guide

Ceragons FibeAir IP-20 Series

A Single Platform Serving All Radio Transport Technologies
The exploding demand for mobile data and value-added services has burdened mobile networks with rapidly escalating capacity
challenges. The evolution to 4G LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced) networks opens up a new range of deployment efficiencies
that can alleviate capacity pressures on existing infrastructure. Evolving to heterogeneous networks (HetNets) with the adoption of
new concepts like intelligent small-cells and C-RAN allows network operators to cope effectively with the capacity surge.
FibeAir IP-20 is a powerful product series that integrates leading
networking functionality with the industrys most advanced
microwave technologies creating a superior microwave transport
solution. Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OA&M)
tools coupled with a full suite of network and element management
systems (NMS and EMS) simplify network provisioning and
monitoring, reducing operators TCO and enabling them to meet
the most stringent SLAs.
The FibeAir IP-20 series provides a wide range of configurations
to match the requirements of diverse networking scenarios.
Composed of high-density multi-technology nodes and integrated
radio units, it offers flexibility in choosing all-indoor, splitmount and all-outdoor configurations to suit any deployment
scenario. The series meets the networking and OA&M demands of
mobile and fixed-network operators as well as private networks,
enterprises, utilities and other industry-specific applications.
Combined with Ceragons network management tools, FibeAir
IP-20 simplifies operations and provides a perfect platform for endto-end, high-capacity backhaul and fronthaul networks.
The FibeAir IP-20 series was developed around Ceragons
vision for organizing all aspects of the HetNet wireless hauling
requirements. Combining technologies, equipment and services,
IP-20 enables network operators to meet accelerating demand for
capacity cost-effectively under rapidly evolving conditions.

A Single Platform Serving All Radio

Transport Technologies
Any

radio transmission technology mix

Wireless multi-technology platform optimized for

HetNets
Multi-gigabits

efficiency

radio capacity with high spectral

Ultra-high capacity over licensed and license-exempt

frequency bands (4-86GHz)
Multi-purpose

configurations

Small-cell, access, aggregation and trunk solutions

All-indoor, split-mount and all-outdoor configurations
Common

OS and software-defined engine

for simplified operation and modernization to
future networks
Unified CeraOS software across entire series, powered
by programmable network processors
High

service granularity enables rollout of new

business models
Intelligent service-centric management utilizing
Hierarchical QoS and advanced OA&M capabilities

FibeAir IP-20 Product Series Highlights

Any radio transmission technology mix

Common OS and software-defined engine

Licensed and unlicensed frequency bands 4-86 GHz

Fully programmable services-processing engine for easy

setup and enforcement

High-capacity backhaul and fronthaul

TDM and/or packet supporting legacy services and evolution

to all-packet

Multi-gigabits radio capacity with high

spectral efficiency

Carrier Ethernet 2.0

MPLS-TP-ready

Up to 2048 QAM modulation

Integrated sync solutions

Multi-core radios: doubling industry-maximum capacity in a

small form-factor

Remote activation of the 2nd core in multi-core radios for

double capacity

LoS 4x4 MIMO quadrupling capacity current frequency band

High service granularity

11-step Adaptive Coding and Modulation for high reliability

Wide channel support
Header De-duplication for additional capacity boost

Hierarchical QoS for fine-tuning classes of services for

multiple carriers

Payload De-duplication reduces volume of data to be sent

transparently

Diversified SLA packages with multiple classes of availability

Intelligent service-centric Network Management System
Advanced OA&M capabilities

Multi-purpose configurations

Enables efficient rollout of new business models like network

sharing, MVNO, business services and wholesale capacity

Access, small cells, aggregation and multi-carrier trunk

deployments
All-indoor, split-mount and all-outdoor configurations
Multi-core, future-proof installations

FibeAir IP-20 Positioning in the Heterogeneous Network

IP-20LH

IP-20LH

IP-20N

BNC/RNC

IP-20N
IP-20C HP

IP-20G

IP-20C

IP-20S

R
CP

RRU

Backbone

E-Band

IP-20G

VIP-20N

Ba

nd
Aggregation

PtMP
Sub 6GHz

Access

Small Cells

FibeAir IP-20 Portfolio

FibeAir IP-20G
FibeAir IP-20G is a hybrid, split-mount hauling solution for edge and ring nodes. Its fixed configuration
and low power consumption make it simple to install and maintain. Hosting the common capabilities
of the IP-20 platform, it provides a cost-effective, reliable and flexible hauling solution.

FibeAir IP-20N
FibeAir IP-20N is a high-performance, high-capacity and highly scalable aggregation node addressing
the entire range of microwave backhaul applications. Designed around innovative network processorbased architecture, FibeAir IP-20N boosts the performance of existing infrastructure while easily
accommodating the introduction of emerging high capacity technologies.

FibeAir IP-20C
FibeAir IP-20C sets a new standard in microwave transmission combining multi-core radio technology,
2048QAM modulation and line-of-sight 4X4 MIMO in a compact, all-outdoor design, delivering
1Gbps throughput in a single box over licensed bands. Equipped with a fully-programmable servicesprocessing engine, it is ideal for macro-site aggregation as well as a single-box, east-west solution.

FibeAir IP-20S
FibeAir IP-20S is a compact, all-outdoor, single-core radio node. With 2048QAM modulation and
a programmable network processor, along with comprehensive OA&M capabilities and innovative
H-QoS for high service granularity, its an all-in-one, tail-site backhaul solution for all-outdoor
deployments.

FibeAir IP-20C HP
FibeAir IP-20C HP is the high-power version of the IP-20C, providing higher Tx power in 6-11 GHz
frequency bands. With the most compact 4+0 configuration in the market (direct mount!), it serves as
a high power, multi-carrier solution.

FibeAir IP-20LH
FibeAir IP-20LH is a multi-carrier trunk node that includes 2048QAM support and 10GE interfaces
paired with ultra-high power radio technology. It is the ideal solution for transporting multi-gigabits
of radio capacity over long distances. Deployable in both all-indoor and split-mount configurations,
FibeAir IP-20LH can be implemented anywhere with minimal operating expenditure. Fully
interoperable with Ceragons RFU-HP and 1500HP radios, its a natural step in the evolution of longhaul networks.

Role in the
Network

FibeAir
IP-20G

FibeAir
IP-20N

FibeAir
IP-20S

FibeAir
IP-20C

FibeAir
IP-20C HP

FibeAir
IP-20LH

Multi-radio
technology
edge node

Multi-radio
technology
aggregation node

Compact
alloutdoor
node

Compact
all-outdoor
multi-core
node

Compact, high
power, multi-carrier
trunk

Ultra-high power
Multi-carrier trunk

Split-mount

All-outdoor

All-outdoor

All-indoor
Split-mount

Hybrid and/or all-packet

All-packet

All-packet

Hybrid and/or
all-packet

Header De-duplication

Header Deduplication

Header De-duplication
Payload De-duplication

Site
Configuration
Transport
Technology
Capacity
Boosting

Networking
Features

Radio Features

Supported
Radio Units

Header Deduplication

Header Deduplication
Payload Deduplication

Fully programmable
services- processing engine
Carrier Ethernet 2.0, Y.1731,
G.8032, H-QoS, PWE3
MPLS-TP and SDN-ready

Multi-Carrier Adaptive Bandwidth

Control (up to 4+0)
Protection and Diversity:
HSB, FD, SD (BBS)
High spectral utilization: Up to 2048
QAM, XPIC, 4x4 LoS MIMO

Fully programmable
services-processing engine
Carrier Ethernet 2.0,
Y.1731,
G.8032, H-QoS
MPLS-TP and SDN-ready

1+1 HSB
protection
Up to
2048QAM

RFU-C, IP-20C, P-20S

No. of Carriers

1 or 2 per unit
(units can be
cascaded)

TDM Ports
(1U/2U)

16x E1s per

unit (units can
be cascaded)

Up to 5/10
5X16E1(80E1s),
5XSTM1s/
10X16E1s(160E1s),
10XSTM1s

Ethernet Ports

6x GE/FE

6x GE/FE /8x GE/FE

Configurations

1+0, 2+0,
1+1, E/W

N+0 , 1+1 , 2+2,

E/W (N4)

Operating
System
* When connected to IP-20G/IP-20N

Fully programmable
services-processing engine
Carrier Ethernet 2.0, Y.1731,
G.8032, H-QoS, PWE3,
MPLS-TP, SDN-ready

Multi-Carrier Adaptive Bandwidth

Control (up to 4+0)
Protection and Diversity:
HSB, FD, SD (BBS)
High spectral utilization: Up to 2048
QAM, XPIC, 4x4 LoS MIMO

N/A

Fully programmable
services-processing
engine
Carrier Ethernet 2.0,
Y.1731,
G.8032, H-QoS
MPLS-TP and SDNready

High spectral utilization:

XPIC, Multi-Carrier
Adaptive Bandwidth
Control (up to 8+0)
Protection and Diversity:
HSB, FD, SD (BBS/IFC)

N/A

RFU-HP

Up to 5/10
5X16E1(80E1s),
5XSTM1s/
10X16E1s(160E1s)
10XSTM1s

*Up to 10X16E1s
(160E1s) 10XSTM1s

*Up to 10X16E1s
(160E1s) 10XSTM1s

3XGE
Optical/Electrical
PoE Support

3XGE
Optical/Electrical
PoE Support

6x GE/FE /8x GE/FE

1+0 to 4+0
1+1/2+2 HSB, E/W

N+0 N+1 N+N

Up to 8+0/7+1/4+4

1+0,
1+1 HSB

1+0 to 4+0
1+1/2+2
HSB, E/W

Unified operating system (CeraOS), supporting common networking,

services and radio features across the IP-20 platform

FibeAir IP-20 RF Units

All FibeAir indoor units are compatible with all RFUs

RFU-C
RFU-C

Split-Mount Radio Frequency Unit

Possible Installations

Direct Mount: 1+0, 1+1, 2+0, 2+0 XPIC

Remote Mount: 1+0, 1+1,2+0, 2+0 XPIC, 2+2, 2+2 XPIC,
4+0

Supported Channel Bandwidths

3.5, 7 , 14, 28, 29.65, 29, 40, 56 MHz

Diversity Modes

SD/FD (BBS)

Supported Polarizations

Vertical & Horizontal

Supported Frequencies

6 GHz 42 GHz

XPIC

Supported

Supported Antennas

Andrew HP series, RFS SU series, Xian Putian WTC series

Adapters for 3rd party antennas are also available

RFU-HP
RFU-HP

Split-Mount & All-Indoor Radio

Frequency Unit

Possible Installations

N+0, N+1
1+1/2+2 HSB

Supported Channel Bandwidths

14/28/29.65/40/56 MHz

Diversity modes

SD/FD (BBS and IFC)

Supported Polarizations

Vertical & Horizonta

Supported Frequencies

6GHz - 11GHz

XPIC

Supported

Green mode

Dynamic power consumption saving mode

Supported Antennas

Andrew HP series, RFS SU series, Xian Putian WTC series

Adapters for 3rd party antennas are also available

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ref: FibeAir IP-20_Series_ETSI, Oct. 2013

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