EVOLUTION SERIES

Evolution Series
Microwave Radio Platform

Bridging your networks

with the future.

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transmission solutions worldwide since its inception in 1947.
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EVOLUTION SERIES

Evolution Series
Taking your networks on
a smooth ride to the
next generation.

Evolution Series Point-to-Point Microwave Radio Platform

The Evolution Series is packed with features designed to secure the transmission of your
mission critical traffic, as well as reducing the life-cycle cost of the equipment.
FROM TDM TO ALL IP

ONE PLATFORM - MULTIPLE SOLUTIONS

The unique flexibility of the Evolution Series enables you to Built on a common hardware platform, the Evolution Series
prepare your network for the future. TDM, Hybrid or Native IP, has four basic configurations, all featuring superior network
your choice, all in the same platform. The Evolution Series is management capability, future-proofed transmission solutions
an ideal solution for any network - while cutting deployment and protocols, easy scalability, and software-enabled upgrades.
and operation costs.
With Carrier Ethernet features and scalable capacity, network
upgrades are easy while maintaining the critical service quality
and uptime.
Evolution Series
CONFIGURATION:
EDGE

CAPACITY:

TRANSMISSION TYPE:

10 111 Mb/s

Native Ethernet, Native TDM (PDH)

XPAND

6-400 Mb/s, 1.6 Gb/s aggregation capacity

Native Ethernet, Native TDM (PDH)

METRO

n x 150/300, 1.2 Gb/s system capacity

SDH/SONET incl. Ethernet

n x 150/200, up to 1.6 Gb/s system capacity

Native Ethernet or SDH/SONET

LONG HAUL

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Evolution Series EDGE

The ideal microwave solution for Ethernet and E1 connectivity.
Perfect for base-station backhaul in 2G, 3G, LTE and WiMAX networks.
OVERVIEW

DETAILS

Evolution Series EDGE is a fully software configurable Point- Evolution Series EDGE utilizes native mapping of Ethernet and
to-Point microwave radio system. Transmission capacity, E1 into the radio frame. E1 capacity is selectable between 0 and
Adaptive Coded Modulation (ACM), Ethernet features and TDM- 20xE1. Remaining link capacity is used for Ethernet traffic. Fixed
cross-connect are controlled by licenses and upgrades can or adaptive modulation is selectable in RF-channels of 7, 14 or
easily be done after installation.

28-30 MHz. Changes and upgrades can be done by the user

without hardware changes of the basic platform.

One single IFU and one single Transceiver per frequency band
set a new standard for the logistics of deploying and In adaptive modulation mode, the radio will select the highest
maintaining base-station backhaul by microwave, or other possible throughput based on received signal quality. If the
similar large deployments.

signal quality is degraded due to link fading or interference, the

radio will change to a more robust modulation and link

Small size, extremely low power consumption and extended throughput is consequently reduced. When signal quality
temperature range of the IFU, are other important parameters improves, the modulation is automatically increased and link
that will save cost for the network owners due to less need for throughput is restored to the original setting.
cooling and easier to mount the unit in outdoor cabinets.
The throughput changes are hitless (no bit errors introduced).
During a period of reduced throughput, the traffic is prioritised

The Evolution Series EDGE has the smallest

IFU in the industry with a measurement of
only 227 x 181 x 37 mm .

based on packet QoS and E1 priority settings. In case of

congestion, Ethernet traffic with the lowest priority is dropped.
E1 capacity is fixed per modulation state based on the E1 priority
setting.

FEATURES:
Licensed frequency bands: 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 23, 26, 38 GHz
Transceivers tunable across
complete frequency band single variant
System configuration: 1+0 and Hot Standby

Optional up to 20xE1 mapped directly to radio-frame

(T1 in a later release)
Embedded TDM cross-connect and Ethernet L2 switch
for traffic aggregation sites

Channel bandwidths: 7/7.5, 13.75/14 and 27.5/28/30 MHz

EBUS - for easy interconnection of IFUs in a traffic node

Throughput: 10 111 Mb/s

One Transceiver covers one

Fixed or hitless adaptive modulation

Native mapping of Ethernet traffic into radio-frame with
minimal overhead

complete frequency band reduced spares

Advanced Carrier Ethernet switching features

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Evolution Series XPAND

The ideal solution for 4G ready backhaul networks, as well as any other networks
requiring high capacity Ethernet and/or TDM services.
OVERVIEW

DETAILS

Evolution Series XPAND is a fully software configurable Point- Evolution Series XPAND utilises native mapping of Ethernet
to-Point microwave radio system. Transmission capacity, and TDM into the radio frame. TDM capacity is selectable
Adaptive Coded Modulation (ACM), Ethernet features and TDM- between 0 and 75xE1/96xT1. Remaining link capacity is used for
cross-connect are software configured and upgrades can easily Ethernet traffic. Fixed or adaptive modulation mode is
be done after installation.

selectable by user. Changes and upgrades can be done by the

user without hardware replacement of the basic platform.

The flexible Universal IFU offers a wide selection of user

interfaces as well as scalable Traffic Node configuration. The In adaptive modulation mode, the radio will select the highest
single Transceiver variant per frequency band sets a new possible throughput based on received signal quality. If the
standard for the logistics of deploying and maintaining large signal quality is degraded due to link fading or interference, the
scale microwave networks.

radio will change to a more robust modulation and link

throughput is consequently reduced. When signal quality

Evolution Series XPAND is ideally suited for IP/Ethernet improves, the modulation is automatically increased and link
backhaul networks prepared for next generation systems and throughput is restored to the original setting.
services. The embedded Ethernet aggregation switch as well as
the embedded TDM aggregation capabilities, makes the The throughput changes are hitless (no bit errors introduced).
XPAND solution a cost effective solution for networks in During a period of reduced throughput, the traffic is prioritised
transition as well as for all-IP networks. Its scalability enables based on packet QoS and TDM priority settings. TDM capacity is
operators to spread the network investment cost over time. The fixed per modulation state based on the priority setting.
choice of hybrid or all Ethernet solution allows operators to
protect existing investments while gradually upgrading the
network for future needs.
FEATURES:
Frequency bands 4, 5, L6, U6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15,
18, 23, 24, 26, 28, 32, 38 GHz
Transceivers tunable across
complete frequency band single variant

Native Ethernet + option for TDM

0 - 75 E1 / 0 - 96 T1 interface capacity
RSTP with fast link shut-down
Traffic Node for multi radio direction

5, 7, 10, 14, 20, 28/30, 40 and 50/56 MHz BW RF-channels

Embedded TDM X-connect/aggregation

Scalable bandwidths up to 400 Mb/s per ODU

Embedded Ethernet L2 multi radio aggregation

A unique Multi Link Aggregation for

up to 1.6 Gb/s link capacity
Fixed or Adaptive Modulation operation

(MAC, VLAN, Provider VLAN)

Advanced QoS modes, L1 / L2 / L2.5 / L3

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Evolution Series METRO

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MultiService SDH/SONET platform.

DETAILS

OVERVIEW

Evolution Series METRO is a fully software configured Evolution Series METRO utilises a scalable Universal IFU with
SDH/SONET microwave radio system. Transmission capacity plug-in slots for radio interfaces, as well as selectable user
per ODU is selectable between 155 Mb/s and 311 Mb/s.

interfaces.

The scalable multichannel systems including hitless n+1 A single system can have up to 8 ODUs, configured as a multiprotection switch makes Evolution Series METRO an ideal directional traffic node or as a multi-channel link system.
transport choice in SDH/SONET networks. The embedded Interface selection range from E1/T1, E3/DS3, STM-1/OC-3, STMoptional X-connect combined with a wide range of user 4/OC-12 or Gigabit Ethernet. The Gigabit Ethernet interface
interfaces make the solution a complete multiservice, handles up to 600 Mb/s effective throughput with Link
Capacity Adjustment Scheme.

multidirectional radio system.

The

choice

between

SDH/SONET

interfaces

and

the With the METRO systems operators can take advantage of the

multichannel scalable Ethernet interface, makes the migration standardised interfaces and interconnect traffic from a
from TDM to all-IP easy.

microwave based aggregation system to an optical core

network without the need for ADM tributaries for the TDM or
the Ethernet traffic.

FEATURES:
Frequency bands 4, 5, L6, U6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15,
18, 23, 24, 26, 28, 32, 38 GHz
Transceivers tunable across
complete frequency band single variant

Traffic Node for multi radio direction

Optional embedded E1, T1, E3,
DS3 SDH/SONET X-connect/aggregation
2xGbE/4FE Ethernet L2 switch (MAC, VLAN, QoS) with

High Power ODUs in 4 11 GHz frequency band

standardised (ITU-T) mapping, Link Capacity Adjustment

28/30, 40 and 50/56 MHz. BW RF-channels

Scheme up to 600 Gb/s link capacity

Scalable bandwidths, 155 to 311 Mb/s per ODU

126 E1 / 96 T1 interface capacity

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Evolution Series LONG HAUL

High power long haul microwave radio solution for all applications.

OVERVIEW
Evolution Series LONG HAUL is a flexible microwave long cost of site infrastructure such as airconditioners, batteries and
distance system for all-indoor or split-mount installations. High solar panels. The unique split-mount option makes the solution
power transceiver units with combiner space diversity and even more effective. By mounting the transceiver units outdoor
hitless n+1 protection switching make the Evolution Series in a low loss branching arrangement, the heat is removed from
LONG HAUL an ideal choice for long distance transport the building/cabin and the reduced waveguide loss improves
networks.

the system availability.

The embedded optional X-connect combined with a wide range DETAILS

of user interfaces make the solution a complete multiservice Evolution Series LONG HAUL can be configured as multilong haul radio system. Choice of SDH/SONET interfaces or the channel link for SDH/SONET networks. Interface selection
multichannel scalable Native Ethernet interface makes the range from E1/T1/E3/DS3 and GbE/FE with the optional
migration strategy to all IP networks simple.

embedded X-connect, to STM-1/OC-3 and STM-4/OC-12.

LONG HAUL is based on the common platform concept of the LONG HAUL is also ideally suited for an all-IP/MPLS core
Evolution Series. A common scalable hardware, simpler network. The system can be configured with Gigabit Ethernet
deployment, reduced spares needs and a common competence interface for multi-channel transmission with Link Capacity
requirement, reduces the operation cost for the network Adjustment Scheme. This optimised link aggregation technique
operator.

allows for a single packet flow to be distributed over multiple

radio channels.

Evolution Series LONG HAUL utilises a

The unique power efficiency of the LONG HAUL reduces the scalable Universal IFU with plug-in slots for radio interfaces as
environmental foot print of the network. Substantial cost well as selectable user interfaces. Up to 5 IFUs can be stacked
savings is achieved due to reduced energy cost and reduced

together in a single system.

FEATURES:
Frequency bands 4, 5, L6, U6, 7, 8, 10, 11 GHz

Combiner space diversity with 3 dB system gain increase

28/30 and 40 MHz BW with

Optional embedded E1, T1, E3,

optimised modulation selection

Transceivers tunable across
complete frequency band single variant

DS3 SDH/SONET X-connect/aggregation

126 E1 / 96 T1 interface capacity SDH/SONET
2xGbE/4FE Ethernet L2 switch (MAC, VLAN, QoS) with

Lowest power consumption the industry

standardised mapping, Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme

Up to 10 RF channels per system/polarisation

up to 600 Gb/s link capacity

N+1 hitless radio protection switching,

with option for Ethernet traffic on standby channel

Option for IP routing over DCN or Ethernet 2Mb/s wayside

with (MAC, VLAN, QoS) for high capacity DCN networking

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