Gul Der ZXSDR Bs8900a Product Description Uniran15 v1.30 20151225

ZXSDR BS8900A Product Description
UniRAN15/GUL Multi-Mode

Version Date Author Reviewer Notes
First release. It supports 3GPP R11, BPN2 are

introduced, CCE1/SA/SE support GUL multi-
Dong Chen Yong, Yang mode, 32 dry contacts are available, RSU60E
V1.00 2015-02-28
Chuanghong Xu, Xin Shengli supports GL dual-mode, auxiliary cabinet
BC8910A is introduced, and the battery is
updated.
Dong Chen Yong, Yang 1. Update the doc template
V1.10 2015-04-14
Chuanghong Xu, Xin Shengli 2. Update the CCE1 interfaces
1. 2T2R/2T4R RSU82s are differentiated.
Dong Chen Yong, Yang
V1.20 2015-08-25 2. CC functions are updated.
Chuanghong Xu, Xin Shengli
3. Reliability indices are updated.
1. Add full working bandwidth 2T4R RSU72.
Dong Chen Yong, Yang 2. Delete AP700 and add 810MHz in RSU82.
V1.30 2015-12-25
Chuanghong Xu, Xin Shengli 3. CCE1 UMTS CNBAP processing
capability=3000/s.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Product Overview ........................................................................................... 7

1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Benefits............................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Application Scenarios ..................................................................................... 10
1.3.1 Scenario I: Outdoor Distributed Solution ......................................................... 10
1.3.2 Scenario II: Outdoor Macro and Distributed Base Station Solution .................. 10
1.3.3 Scenario III: Outdoor Integrated Macro Base Station Solution......................... 11
2 Product Architecture .................................................................................... 13

2.1 Physical Structure ........................................................................................... 13
2.2 Hardware Architecture .................................................................................... 14
2.2.1 Site Support Cabinet BC8910A ....................................................................... 15
2.2.2 Outdoor Radio Cabinet RC8910A ................................................................... 16
2.2.3 Battery Cabinet PC8910A ............................................................................... 16
2.2.4 Cabinet Components ...................................................................................... 17
2.3 Software Architecture ...................................................................................... 42
3 Functionality ................................................................................................. 43
3.1 Basic Functions .............................................................................................. 43
3.2 Service Functions ........................................................................................... 44
4 Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 46

4.1 Physical Indices .............................................................................................. 46
4.2 Performance Indices ....................................................................................... 48
4.2.1 Operation Frequency Band ............................................................................. 48
4.2.2 Capacity Indices ............................................................................................. 48
4.2.3 ToC Output Power .......................................................................................... 50
4.2.4 Static Receiver Sensitivity ............................................................................... 50
4.3 Power Indices ................................................................................................. 51
4.3.1 Power Supply.................................................................................................. 51
4.3.2 Power Consumption........................................................................................ 51
4.4 Interface Indices ............................................................................................. 53
4.5 Environment Indices ....................................................................................... 55
4.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility Indices ............................................................. 55
4.7 Reliability Indices ............................................................................................ 56
5 Configurations .............................................................................................. 57
5.1 Baseband Unit Configuration .......................................................................... 57
5.2 Radio Unit Configuration ................................................................................. 60
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5.3 GSM Single Mode Configuration ..................................................................... 61

5.4 UMTS Single Mode Configuration ................................................................... 62
5.5 LTE Single Mode Configuration ...................................................................... 62
5.6 GUL Multi-Mode Configuration ........................................................................ 62
5.6.1 GSM and UMTS Dual-Mode Network at the Same Spectrum ......................... 62
5.6.2 GSM and LTE Dual-Mode Network at the Same Spectrum ............................. 63
5.6.3 UMTS and LTE Dual-Mode Network at the Same Spectrum ........................... 63
5.6.4 GUL Multi-Mode Network at Different Spectrums ............................................ 63
6 Abbreviation ................................................................................................. 64

FIGURES
Figure 1-1 BS8900A Appearance ....................................................................................... 7

Figure 1-2 Scenario I: Outdoor Distributed Solution ...........................................................10
Figure 1-3 Scenario II: Outdoor Macro and Distributed Base Station Solution ...................11
Figure 1-4 Scenario III: Outdoor Integrated Macro Base Station Solution ..........................12
Figure 2-1 BS8900A Physical Architecture (Complete Style) .............................................13
Figure 2-2 BS8900A Physical Architecture (With Auxiliary Cabinet) ...................................14
Figure 2-3 BS8900A Hardware Structure ...........................................................................14
Figure 2-4 Site Support Cabinet BC8910A (AC Power Supply) ..........................................15
Figure 2-5 Site Support Cabinet BC8910A (DC Power Supply) .........................................15
Figure 2-6 Auxiliary Cabinet BC8910A ...............................................................................16
Figure 2-7 Outdoor Radio Cabinet RC8910A .....................................................................16
Figure 2-8 Battery cabinet PC8910A..................................................................................17
Figure 2-9 Baseband Unit -- ZXSDR B8200 .......................................................................17
Figure 2-10 CC Panel ........................................................................................................18
Figure 2-11 UBPG/UBPG3 Panel ......................................................................................22
Figure 2-12 BPK_e1/BPK_e/BPK_d Panel ........................................................................23
Figure 2-13 BPL1A/BPL1/BPN0A/BPN0 Panel ..................................................................24
Figure 2-14 BPN2 Panel ....................................................................................................26
Figure 2-15 FS Panel .........................................................................................................27
Figure 2-16 SA Panel.........................................................................................................29
Figure 2-17 SE Panel.........................................................................................................30
Figure 2-18 UES Panel ......................................................................................................31
Figure 2-19 UCI/UCI-C Panel ............................................................................................32
Figure 2-20 TAM Panel ......................................................................................................33
Figure 2-21 PM Panel ........................................................................................................34
Figure 2-22 FAM Panel ......................................................................................................35
Figure 2-23 Radio Unit RSU82 ..........................................................................................36
Figure 2-24 Radio Unit RSU40/RSU60E ............................................................................40

Figure 2-25 BS8900A Software Structure ..........................................................................42
TABLES
Table 2-1 Board List of ZXSDR B8200...............................................................................18

Table 2-2 Key Indices of CC Boards ..................................................................................19
Table 2-3 CC2/CC16B Panel Interfaces.............................................................................20
Table 2-4 CCE1 Panel Interfaces.......................................................................................20
Table 2-5 Key Indices of BPK_e1/BPK_e /BPK_d.................................................................23
Table 2-6 Key Indices of BPL1A/BPL1/BPN0A/BPN0 ........................................................25

Table 2-7 BPL1A/BPL1/BPN0A/BPN0 Panel interfaces .....................................................25
Table 2-8 Key Indices of BPN2 ..........................................................................................26
Table 2-9 BPN2 Panel interfaces .......................................................................................27
Table 2-10 Key Indices of FS boards .................................................................................28
Table 2-11 FS Panel Interfaces .........................................................................................29
Table 2-12 SA Panel Interfaces .........................................................................................30
Table 2-13 SE Panel Interfaces .........................................................................................31
Table 2-14 UES Panel Interfaces .......................................................................................31
Table 2-15 UCI/UCI-C Panel Interface ...............................................................................32
Table 2-16 TAM Panel Interfaces.......................................................................................33
Table 2-17 PM Panel Interfaces .........................................................................................34
Table 2-18 RSU82 Interfaces Description ..........................................................................37
Table 2-19 RSU40/RSU60E Interfaces Description ...........................................................41
Table 2-20 DC Power Distributor Indices ...........................................................................41
Table 4-1 BS8900A Physical Indices .................................................................................46
Table 4-2 Different Combination of BS8900A.....................................................................47
Table 4-3 BS8900A Operation Frequency Band ................................................................48
Table 4-4 BS8900A Capacity (Main Cabinet + Sub Cabinet) .............................................48

Table 4-5 BS8900A Capacity (With RSUs and external RRUs) .........................................49
Table 4-6 BS8900A Output Power .....................................................................................50
Table 4-7 BS8900A Static Receiver Sensitivity ..................................................................50
Table 4-8 BS8900A Power Supply Indices .........................................................................51
Table 4-9 BS8900A GSM Single Mode Power Consumption (-48V DC, 20W/TRX) ...........51
Table 4-10 BS8900A UMTS Single Mode Power Consumption (-48V DC, 20W/Carrier) ...51
Table 4-11 BS8900A LTE Single Mode Power Consumption (-48V DC) ............................52
Table 4-12 BS8900A GUL Multi-Mode Power Consumption (-48V DC, GSM: 15W/TRX,
UMTS: 20W/Carrier, LTE: 2*80W/Cell) .................................................................................52
Table 4-13 BS8900A Interface Indices ...............................................................................53
Table 4-14 BS8900A Working Environment Indices ...........................................................55
Table 4-15 BS8900A EMC Indices.....................................................................................55
Table 4-16 BS8900A Reliability Indices (AC Power Supply) ..............................................56
Table 5-1 B8200 Configuration ..........................................................................................58
Table 5-2 Radio Unit Configuration ....................................................................................60
Table 5-3 BS8900A Configurations in GSM Mode .............................................................61
Table 5-4 BS8900A Configurations in UMTS Mode ...........................................................62
Table 5-5 BS8900A Configurations in LTE Mode with RSU82 ...........................................62
Table 5-6 BS8900A Configurations in GU Dual-Mode (Same Spectrum) ...........................62
Table 5-7 BS8900A Configuration on GL Dual-Mode (Same Spectrum) ............................63
Table 5-8 BS8900A Configuration on UL Dual-Mode (Same Spectrum) ............................63
Table 5-9 BS8900A Configuration on GUL Multi-Mode (Different Spectrums)....................63

1 Product Overview
1.1 Introduction
With the multi-mode era coming, ZTE, who is dedicated to providing comprehensive
network solutions and delivering the future-oriented quality network for the operators,
developed the ground breaking SDR unified platform with the essential feature to support
multi-mode and multi-band radio access.
Based on this innovative SDR platform, ZTE promotes a series of base stations to satisfy
different scenario requirements, including indoor macro, outdoor macro, distributed,
outdoor micro, mini BTS and small cells.
These SDR-based serial base stations aim to design a unified network which can bring
the seamless experience to operators. In GSM, UMTS, LTE or mixed modes, it enables
operators to save CAPEX and OPEX significantly because they only need to deploy one
Uni-Radio Access Network, compared with the independent GSM, UMTS or LTE network.
ZXSDR BS8900A (hereinafter referred as “BS8900A”) is one outdoor macro BTS,

providing all in one solution for power supply, battery, and transmission integration. It
offers GSM/UMTS/LTE multi-mode networking capability and provides a future-proof
solution for smooth evolution to Enhanced EDGE, HSPA+ and LTE. BS8900A’s
appearance is shown in the figure below.
Figure 1-1 BS8900A Appearance
Complete Style Standard Style Compact Style

1.2 Benefits
 Flexible Configuration
BS8900A has 3 kinds of basic cabinets. They are site support cabinet BC8910A, outdoor
radio cabinet RC8910A, and battery cabinet PC8910A. They can be combined flexibly to
cater for different scenarios. Auxiliary equipments, including transmission, battery and
power supply, are integrated into the cabinet to provide a full functional outdoor base
station solution. The operator can choose different cabinets for best fit of their own
application scenario. It is a flexible and customized solution.
 Easy Installation
Each basic cabinet of BS8900A is only 800mm*600mm*600mm (H*W*D) in size, which

is small and light. Front wiring design enables installation against wall and convenient
maintenance. The operator can choose centralized or distributed installation according to
the requirements of the machine room thanks to the modularized design.
 Flexible Multi-Band Multi-Mode Networking, Smooth Evolution
BS8900A’s Baseband Unit (BBU) supports diverse wireless access technologies

simultaneously, including GSM, UMTS and LTE, which share the common control function
and transmission totally. It satisfies operators’ requirement with the minimum hardware
change just by inserting dedicated baseband processing boards.
BS8900A’s Radio System Unit (RSU) is based on software defined radio (SDR)
technology. The GSM/UMTS RSU can be upgraded to support LTE at the same frequency
band through software update only. Meanwhile, it supports multi-mode at the same
frequency band simultaneously. ZTE’s SDR solutions fulfill operators’ requirements of
hybrid network deployment and long term evolution with the lowest cost.
 2T4R RSU Supported, Lower CAPEX and Higher Performance
ZTE’s particular 2T4R RSU supports 2 sectors in GSM/UMTS mode or 2T4R in LTE mode.
In the former case, fewer RSUs are required in the network construction, which reduces
the CAPEX. In the latter case, the spectrum efficiency is optimized and the network uplink
performance is improved. As a result, the better customer experience is achieved.

 Full Working Bandwidth Supported, Less Investment
To meet the growing demands for wide working bandwidth, RF modules with full working
bandwidth are released. The maximum working bandwidth is 75MHz for 1800MHz band
and 35MHz for 900MHz band. For the frequency spectrums become scarce, resources
allocated for operators tend to be characterized with fragmentation and large span. RF
modules with full working bandwidth integrate more spectrum resources and help to
decrease the hardware investment exponentially. (This is the maximum bandwidth of the
RF modules. Please make the actual module as the standard.)
 High PA Efficiency, Low Power Consumption
The PA achieves very high efficiency with ZTE patent Doherty, Digital PreDistortion (DPD)
and Dynamic Power Trace (D-PT) technologies. The PA power supply voltage is
dynamically adapted to the output power, reducing RU’s power consumption. The base
station power consumption is greatly decreased, together with several other key energy-
saving features.
 Adaptable to Tough Environments
Outdoor Macro BS BS8900A adopts hermetic rack. It is water proof, dust proof and EMC
compatible to suit the outdoor application scenario. BS8900A provides IP55 protection
capability and C class lightning protection.
It is designed with heat exchanger technology to meet the requirements of forced cooling,
as to improve the reliability of components. It uses an internal heater to make sure that
non-industrial components can work normally at low temperature. The equipment is
functional when the ambient temperature is between -40ºC and +55ºC.
BS8900A is neatly structured and reasonably laid out, featured with good ventilation and
cooling system. It is designed in full consideration of security and convenience of
installation, operation and maintenance.
With these features, BS8900A provides a fast deployment, low cost and equipment room
free solution.

1.3 Application Scenarios
BS8900A develops a new solution for GSM/UMTS/LTE integrated network and network
evolution. BS8900A can be applied in dense urban, urban, suburban, rural area, highway
or outdoor environment. Furthermore it can fully meet operators’ requirements in different
stages and scenarios. BS8900A can be some combination of 3 basic cabinets and be a
flexible and customized solution for outdoor application scenario. With IP55 protection
capability and -40–55°C working temperature, BS8900A can be used in tough
environments. Typical application scenarios are listed as follows.
1.3.1 Scenario I: Outdoor Distributed Solution
When there is no need for RSUs, the solution of BC8910A connected with RRUs is
recommended. In this case, 1~12 RRUs can be configured, with the capacity reaching
G_S444 + U_S111 @ 900M + G_S888 + L_S111 @ 1800M + U_S444 @ 2100M. In
addition, 4~6U free room is provided, as shown in the following figure. If the battery is
required, an additional PC8910A is provided.
Figure 1-2 Scenario I: Outdoor Distributed Solution
RRU RRU RRU … …
BC8910A
1.3.2 Scenario II: Outdoor Macro and Distributed Base Station Solution
When 0<number of RSUs≤6, one BC8910A and one RC8910A are recommended. One
RSU in RC8910A supports 2 sectors in GSM or UMTS network or 1 2*2 MIMO cell in LTE
network, so one BC8910A and one RC8910A support GSM/UMTS/LTE multi-mode, e.g.
G_S888 + U_S222 @ 900M + G_S888 + L_S111@ 1800M or G_S888 + U_S222 @

900M + U_S222 + L_S111 @ 2100M. Additionally, 1~12 RRUs can be connected with
BC8910A (number of RRUs and RSUs ≤12), as shown in the following figure. The
capacity reaches G_S888 + U_S222 @ 900M + G_S888+ L_S111 @ 1800M + U_S222
+ L_S111 @ 2100M + L_S111 @ 2.6G. Furthermore, 4~6U free room is provided, as
shown in the following figure. If the battery is required, an additional PC8910A is provided.
Figure 1-3 Scenario II: Outdoor Macro and Distributed Base Station Solution
RRU RRU RRU … …
BC8910A + RC8910A
1.3.3 Scenario III: Outdoor Integrated Macro Base Station Solution
When 6<number of RSUs≤12, one BC8910A and two RC8910A are recommended. One
RSU in RC8910A supports 2 sectors in GSM or UMTS network or 1 2*2 MIMO cell in LTE
network, so the solution supports GSM/UMTS/LTE multi-mode at different frequencies,
e.g. G_S444 + U_S111 @ 900M + G_S888 + L_S111@ 1800M + U_S444 @ 2100M +
L_S111@2600M. In addition, 4~6U free room is provided, as shown in the following figure.
If the battery is required, an additional PC8910A is provided.

Figure 1-4 Scenario III: Outdoor Integrated Macro Base Station Solution
BC8910A + 2xRC8910A

2 Product Architecture
2.1 Physical Structure
BS8900A adopts standard 19 inches rack structure. It is composed of outdoor baseband

cabinet BC8910A, outdoor radio cabinet RC8910A, and battery cabinet PC8910A. Typical
configuration dimension of BS8900A is 1600mm * 600mm * 600mm (H*W*D). With the
200mm bottom base and 15mm top cover, the total height reaches 1815mm.
Outdoor baseband cabinet is also called site support cabinet, including power distribution
shelf, fan shelf, baseband unit shelf, ventilation shelf, and additional space reserved for
transmission or other equipments. Outdoor RF cabinets are used for containing radio units,
maximally supporting 6 RSUs. Battery cabinet maximally supports 2×150AH battery.
BS8900A complete style is shown in the following figure, consisting of one BC8910A, one
RC8910A and one PC8910A. BS8900A single rack supports up to 72 GSM TRXs or 24
UMTS CSs or 6 LTE 20M Cells.
Following is the physical architecture of the BS8900A complete style, consisting of

one BC8910A, one RC8910A and one PC8910A, shown in the following figure.
Figure 2-1 BS8900A Physical Architecture (Complete Style)
1. BC8910A 2. RC8910A 3. PC8910A

Figure 2-2 BS8900A Physical Architecture (With Auxiliary Cabinet)
1 2
3 4
1. BC8910A 2. Auxiliary Cabinet

BC8910A 3. RC8910A 4.PC8910A
2.2 Hardware Architecture
BS8900A consists of two main parts: baseband unit and radio unit as shown in the
following figure.
Figure 2-3 BS8900A Hardware Structure
Antenna
Baseband Unit
Baseband
Unit
Processing FS
CPRI
(Optional RSU
for LTE)
SA/
E1
SE CC
Radio Unit
GE/FE
Control Signaling
Clock
Data

2.2.1 Site Support Cabinet BC8910A
There are mainly five parts in BC8910A: baseband unit, power supply system, power
distribution module, heat exchanging system and reserved space for transmission or other
equipments. Together with the fan system and ventilation vessel, the heat exchanger
located in the cabinet door makes the heat exchanging system. The fan system contains
fan control element (FCE) and 6 fans. The cable chute, lightning protection unit (LPU) and
heater are optional. BC8910A hardware architecture is shown in the following figure.
Figure 2-4 Site Support Cabinet BC8910A (AC Power Supply)
3
4
8 5
6
7
1. Fan and ventilation vessel 2.AC/DC power system 3. B8200 4.Cable chute 5.Lightning
Protection 6.Reserved space (for transmission, etc) 7.Heater 8.Heat exchanger
In the case of DC power supply, AC/DC power system (5U) should be replaced by DC
power distribution with 2U in height.
Figure 2-5 Site Support Cabinet BC8910A (DC Power Supply)
2
3
4
5
8 6
1. Fan and ventilation vessel 2.DC power distribution 3. B8200 4.Cable chute 5.Lightning
Protection 6.Reserved space (for transmission, etc) 7.Heater 8.Heat exchanger

When BS8900A is required to include lots of other equipments, an auxiliary cabinet is

configured, only containing DC power distributor. It provides extra 13U reserved space,
illustrated as follows.
Figure 2-6 Auxiliary Cabinet BC8910A
1
2
6
4
1. Fan and ventilation vessel 2.Cable chute 3.DC power distributor

4.Reserved space (for transmission, etc) 5.Heater 6.Heat exchanger
2.2.2 Outdoor Radio Cabinet RC8910A
RC8910A consists of 6 RF modules and fan control system. Its physical appearance is
shown in the following figure.
Figure 2-7 Outdoor Radio Cabinet RC8910A
1. Power Distribution Module 2. RFAN 3. Radio Module RSU
2.2.3 Battery Cabinet PC8910A
PC8910A is an outdoor battery cabinet, and it works with BC8910A and RC8910A. The
following figure shows the structure of PC8910A and it contains 2 sets of batteries, with
the capacity of 2×150AH.

Figure 2-8 Battery cabinet PC8910A
1. Battery
2.2.4 Cabinet Components
2.2.4.1 Baseband Unit
The baseband unit is named ZXSDR B8200 which can be inserted into the integrated
macro base station, connected to RSU in the cabinet or RRU in the distributed base
station. It is responsible for processing the baseband signals. The following figure shows
the hardware appearance of B8200.
Figure 2-9 Baseband Unit -- ZXSDR B8200
1 3 4
1. Power module (PM) 2. Site alarm board (SA) 3. Fabric switch board (FS) 4. Baseband processing
board (BP) 5. Fan array module (FAM) 6. Control & clock board (CC)
The baseband unit consists of control & clock board, fabric switch board, baseband
processing board, site alarm board, site alarm extension board (optional), universal
Ethernet switch (optional), tower mounted amplifier control module (optional), power
module, and fan module.

Table 2-1 Board List of ZXSDR B8200
Board Name Function Description
CC2/CC16B/CCE1 Control & Clock Board
FS3/FS3A/FS5/CR0 Fabric Switch Board
UBPG/UBPG3 Universal Baseband Processing board for GSM
BPK_e1/BPK_e/BPK_d Base band Processing board for UMTS
BPL1A/BPL1/BPN0A/BPN0 Base band Processing board for LTE
BPN2 Baseband Processing board for GUL multi-mode
SA Site Alarm Board
SE Site alarm Extension Board
UES Universal Ethernet Switch Board
UCI Universal Clock Interface
TAM Tower mounted Amplifier control Module
PM Power Module
FAM Fan Array Module
2.2.4.1.1 Control & Clock Board (CC)
CC is the control & clock board, used for control and management of baseband unit,
providing Ethernet and system clock. There are mainly 3 types of CC boards in order to
meet different application requirements, illustrated in the following figures.
Figure 2-10 CC Panel
CC2:
CC16B:

CCE1:
Note: The boards are differentiated by the label attached on the panel, not included in the above
figures. The product you receive is subject to the actual object.
Their key indices are specified in the following table.
Table 2-2 Key Indices of CC Boards
CC Type CC2 CC16B CCE1
Mode G/U single G/U/L single mode or GUL multi-mode or

mode or dual- multi-mode LTE single mode
mode
UMTS CNBAP 400/s 1500/s 3000/s

Processing
Capability
LTE N/A 10800 10800

Processing RRC_connected users RRC_connected users
Capability UL: 900Mbps/ DL: UL: 1.8Gbps/ DL:
900Mbps 3.6Gbps
Note: 1. The above table describes the maximum hardware capability. The actual capability is up to
the licenses configured. 2. There is the GPS module embedded in CC16B/CCE1 but not in CC2.
The panel interfaces are specified in the following table.

Table 2-3 CC2/CC16B Panel Interfaces
Interface Name Description
External communication port, connected to external

EXT
receiver for clock synchronization or cascading.
Connected to GPS signal interface, or 2 MHz BITS signal

REF
interface.
USB (CC16B only) Used for software upgrade

Ethernet interface for Abis/Iub/S1/X2, self-adaptive
TX RX
100M/1000M optical interface.

ETH0
10M/100M/1000M electrical interface.
Ethernet interface used for cascading, debugging or local

DEBUG/CAS/LMT
maintenance, adapting interface of 10M/100M/1000M.
Note: Interfaces of ETH0 and TX RX are mutually exclusive.
Table 2-4 CCE1 Panel Interfaces

ETH0
10M/100M/1000M electrical interface.
Ethernet interface used for cascading, adapting interface

ETH1
of 10M/100M/1000M electrical interface.
Ethernet interface used for debugging or local

DEBUG/LMT
maintenance, adapting interface of 10M/100M/1000M.

TX ETH2 RX
TX ETH3 RX
Connected to GPS signal interface, or 2 MHz BITS signal
REF
interface.
USB Used for software upgrade

External communication port, connected to external
EXT
receiver for clock synchronization or cascading.
Their main functions are listed as follows:

 Accomplishes LTE control plane protocol processing, including S1AP, X2AP, RRC,
etc.
 Supports Ethernet switching function and implements data switching for service and
control flow within the system
 Processes Abis/Iub/S1/X2 interface protocol
 Manages software versions of boards and programmable components, and supports

local and remote software upgrade
 Reads various hardware management marks in the system, including the rack
number, backplane type number, slot number, board function type, board version,
and board function configuration mark
 Monitors, controls and maintains the base station system with LMT interface
 Supervises the running status of each board within the system
 Supports primary/slave switchover
 Synchronizes with various external reference clocks, including IEEE1588, GPS

clock and the clock provided by BITS(2MHz、2Mbits). The CC can select one
according to the actual configuration
 Generates and delivers the clock signal demanded by each part
 Provides GPS receiver interface and manages the GPS receiver
 Provides a real-time clock for system operation and maintenance and calibrates the
real-time clock
 Supports MicroTCA protocol based module management function
 Supports 2 CC boards for different modes: one for GU dual-mode and the other for
LTE mode
In addition, CC16B/CCE1 has the following functions:
 Supporting Synchronous Ethernet clock

 Providing USB interface for software upgrade
2.2.4.1.2 Baseband Processing Board
There are 3 categories of baseband processing boards in order to meet different

application requirements:
1. UBPG /UBPG3
Both UBPG and UBPG3 are GSM baseband processing boards, processing the physical
layer protocol and frame protocol specified by 3GPP, illustrated in the following figure.
Figure 2-11 UBPG/UBPG3 Panel
Note: The boards are differentiated by the label attached at the left-bottom corner, not included in
the above figures. The product you receive is subject to the actual object.
UBPG supports 12 TRXs and UBPG3 supports 24 TRXs. Their main functions are listed
as follows:
 Supports rate adaptation, channel coding, interleaving, encryption, TDMA shock

burst generation, GMSK/8PSK modulation, and IQ baseband digital signals output
 Supports uplink IQ data receiving, receiver diversity combination, digital

demodulation (GMSK&8PSK, equilibrium), decryption, deinterleaving, demodulator,
rate adaptation, and transmits signals from GE Ethernet interfaces to CC board for
processing
 Synchronizes radio link and processes transmission frame
 Measures parameters required in power control and handover
 Supports diversified transmission and receiving
 Communicates with CC via Ethernet interface

 Reads all the hardware management identifiers, including the backplane type
number, slot number, board function type, board version, board function
configuration identifier, and the CPU serial number
2. BPK_e1/BPK_e/BPK_d
BPK_e1, BPK_e and BPK_d are all UMTS baseband processing boards, processing the
physical layer protocol and frame protocol specified by 3GPP, illustrated in the following
figure.
Figure 2-12 BPK_e1/BPK_e/BPK_d Panel
They provide the same functions but with different CE, cell processing capability and data
throughput. The key indices are specified in the following table.
Table 2-5 Key Indices of BPK_e1/BPK_e /BPK_d
Board BPK_e1 BPK_e BPK_d

CSs 6 6 12
CE No. DL192CE/UL19 DL384CE/UL384CE DL768CE/UL768CE

2CE
Data DL129.6Mbps/ DL259.2Mbps/ DL518.4Mbps/

Throughput UL34.5Mbps UL69Mbps UL138Mbps
Note: The above table describes the maximum hardware capability. The actual capability is up to
the licenses configured.

 Achieves downlink baseband signal processing, including downlink data coding,

multiplexing, rate adaptation, channel mapping, spread spectrum and scrambling
power regulation and channel compositing
 Achieves uplink baseband signal processing, including uplink data RAKE receiving,
demodulator, and transmits data to lub interface for processing
 Supports A-RAKE receiving and UL interface cancellation
 Supports radio link synchronization and frame processing
 Measures parameters required in power control and handover
 Supports softer handover and carrier diversity
 Communicates with the CC via the Ethernet interface
 Reads all the hardware management identifiers, including the backplane type
number, slot number, board function type, board version, board function
configuration identifier, and the CPU serial number
3. BPL1A/BPL1/BPN0A/BPN0
BPL1A/BPL1/BPN0A/BPN0 are all LTE baseband processing boards, processing the
physical layer protocol and frame protocol specified by 3GPP, illustrated in the following
figure.
Figure 2-13 BPL1A/BPL1/BPN0A/BPN0 Panel
BPL1A/BPL1:
BPN0A/BPN0:

They provide the same functions but with different CPRI interfaces, cell processing
capability and data throughput. The key indices are specified in the following table.
Table 2-6 Key Indices of BPL1A/BPL1/BPN0A/BPN0
Board BPL1A BPL1 BPN0A BPN0
CPRI Interfaces 3 pairs 3 pairs 6 pairs 6 pairs
RRC_connected 3600 3600 3600 3600

Users
Cells (20MHz, 3 6 3 6
2T2R/2T4R)
Cells (20MHz, 4T4R) N/A 3 N/A 3
Data Throughput DL450Mbps/ DL600Mbps/ DL450Mbps/ DL600Mbps/

UL225Mbps UL300Mbps UL225Mbps UL300Mbps
Table 2-7 BPL1A/BPL1/BPN0A/BPN0 Panel interfaces
Board Type Interface Description
3 pairs of CPRI optical/electrical interfaces,

BPL1A/BPL1 TX0 RX0 ~ TX2 RX2
connected to RRU/RSU

BPN0A/BPN0 TX0 RX0 ~ TX5 RX5
Note: Optical interfaces are configured by default in BS8900A.

 Processes physical layer protocol
 Provides uplink/downlink I/Q signal
 Supports MAC, RLC and PDCP protocol
4. BPN2
BPN2 is a GSM/UMTS/LTE multi-mode baseband processing board, integrating all the

functions provided by the G/U/L single mode BP boards. It can be configured as G/U/L
single mode or multi-mode, illustrated in the following figure.
Figure 2-14 BPN2 Panel
They provide the same functions but with different processing capabilities. The key indices
are specified in the following table.
Table 2-8 Key Indices of BPN2
Board BPN2
CPRI Interfaces 6 pairs
GSM 72 TRXs
12 CSs(1024CEs)
UMTS
DL 518.4Mbps/UL 138Mbps
12 2T2R/2T4R Cells or 6 4T4R Cells

LTE 7200 RRC_connected Users
DL 1200Mbps/UL 600Mbps
12 TRXs + 12 CSs(768CEs)
GU dual-mode 24 TRXs + 9 CSs(640CEs)

Board BPN2
GL dual-mode 36 TRXs + 6 Cells
UL dual-mode 6 CSs(512CEs) + 6 Cells
12 TRXs + 6 CSs(256CEs) + 6 Cells

GUL multi-mode
24 TRXs + 3 CSs(128CEs) + 6 Cells
Table 2-9 BPN2 Panel interfaces
Board Type Interface Description

BPN2 TX0 RX0 ~ TX5 RX5
2.2.4.1.3 Fabric Switch Board (FS)
FS is fabric switch board which provides the optical interface between BBU and RRU and
processes the IQ signal. There are 4 types of FS boards, illustrated in the following figure.
Figure 2-15 FS Panel
FS3:
FS3A:

FS5:
CR0:
Their key indices are specified in the following table.
Table 2-10 Key Indices of FS boards
FS Type FS3 FS3A FS5 CR0

G/U single G/U single G/U/L single When LTE is
mode or mode or mode or included and
Mode
dual-mode dual-mode multi-mode Cloud Radio
(CR) is required
Max. CSs, working

with one UMTS BP 6 12 12 12
board
Max. CSs, working

with UMTS BP 30 48 48 48
boards per BBU
1.2288/ 1.2288/2.4576/
CPRI Interface Data 1.2288/ 1.2288/
2.4576/ 3.072/6.144
Rate (Gbps) 2.4576 2.4576
3.072/6.144 /9.8304

Table 2-11 FS Panel Interfaces

TX0 RX0 to TX5 RX5 6 pairs of optical/electrical interfaces, connected to RRU/RSU
ETH (CR0 only) 10GE Ethernet interface, connected to BBU
 Receives the signal from the rear board in the downlink and retrieves the data and
timing.
 Multiplexes the received data and retrieves I/Q signal
 Supports I/Q mapping in the downlink and multiplexes I/Q signal to the optical signals
 Receives the I/Q in uplink and de-multiplexes/maps into I/Q signal
 Transmits the multiplexed I/Q signal to baseband processing board
 Exchanges the CPU interface signaling through HDLC interface with RU module
2.2.4.1.4 Site Alarm Board (SA/SE)
1. Site Alarm Board (SA)
SA is a site alarm board, illustrated in the following figure.
Figure 2-16 SA Panel
Note: The product you receive is subject to the actual object.

There are two types of SA boards with different number of interfaces, as specified in the
following table.
Table 2-12 SA Panel Interfaces
Interface Name SA0 SA3

- 8 E1/T1 interfaces 4 E1/T1 interfaces
6+2 dry contacts (6 input, 2 14+2 dry contacts (14 input, 2

bidirectional) bidirectional)
1 RS485 interface 1 RS485 interface
The SA has the following functions:
 Provides E1/T1 transmission interfaces
 Provides site alarm monitoring interfaces
 Provides FAM's alarm and rate control
 Supports signal monitoring and interface lightning protection
 The last E1 used for E1 transmission or BITS-2MHz/BITS-2Mbps clock input
2. Site alarm Extension Board (SE)
SE is site alarm extension board, and shares the bottom-right slot with baseband
processing board. It is used to extend the interface number if SA cannot fulfill the
requirements. The SE panel is illustrated in the following figure.
Figure 2-17 SE Panel

There are two types of SE boards with different number of interfaces, as specified in the
following table.
Table 2-13 SE Panel Interfaces
Interface Name SE0 SE2

- 8 E1/T1 interfaces 4 E1/T1 interfaces
6+2 dry contacts (6 input, 2 14+2 dry contacts (14 input, 2

bidirectional) bidirectional)
The SE board provides the following functions:
 E1/T1 transmission interfaces
 Site alarm monitoring interfaces
2.2.4.1.5 Universal Ethernet Switch Board (UES)
UES is used for synchronized Ethernet and the panel is illustrated in the following
figure.
Figure 2-18 UES Panel
Description of UES panel interfaces is specified in the table below:
Table 2-14 UES Panel Interfaces
X1 ~ X2 The electrical interfaces for cascaded connection.

X3/UPLINK A compatible electrical interface for both cascaded

connection and uplink connection for link aggregation.
UPLINK An electrical or optical interface.
X4/UPLINK A compatible optical interface for both cascaded connection
and uplink connection for link aggregation.
UES has the following functions:
 Supports L2 Ethernet switch
 Supports synchronous Ethernet clock
2.2.4.1.6 Universal Clock Interface Board (UCI/UCI-C)
UCI is the RGPS clock interface board. There are two types of UCI boards: UCI and UCI-
C. UCI/UCI-C panel is illustrated in Figure 2-19.
Figure 2-19 UCI/UCI-C Panel
Description of UCI/UCI-C panel interfaces is shown in the following table:
Table 2-15 UCI/UCI-C Panel Interface

TX RX 125Mbps optical interface, connected to RGPS equipment for
signal import. TX RX is only available on UCI.
EXT HDMI interface, providing 1PPS+TOD clock signal for the CC

board in the same BBU.
REF GLONASS/GPS antenna interface, only available on UCI-C.

Reserved on UCI.

DLINK0 HDMI interface, providing 2 outputs of 1PPS+TOD signals for CC

boards in other BBUs.
DLINK1 HDMI interface, providing 2 outputs of 1PPS+TOD signals for CC

boards in other BBUs.
2.2.4.1.7 Tower mounted Amplifier control Module (TAM)
TAM is used for tower mounted amplifier control when TMA is needed. Panel of TAM is
shown as following figure.
Figure 2-20 TAM Panel
The panel interfaces are specified in the table below.
Table 2-16 TAM Panel Interfaces
TA0 DC output voltage channel 0
The TAM has the following functions:
 Supports working status detection of tower amplifier and reports alarm signals to CC
board

 Provides power on and off for tower amplifier with +28V, +12V or +13V power supply
 Realizes the communication with CC board
 Implements conversion, protection and filtering of power supply
 Provides anti-lightning for power supply circuit
 Implements software remote downloading and current threshold setting
2.2.4.1.8 Power Module (PM)
PM is the power module, illustrated in the following figure.
Figure 2-21 PM Panel
Table 2-17 PM Panel Interfaces
MON Debugging interface, RS232 interface
-48V/-48VRTN -48V input
ON/OFF Power switch, turning on/off 12V power to/from BBU
The PM has the following functions:
 Provides 16 internal interfaces for +12 V, +13V or +28V load power;
 Provides 16 internal interfaces for +3.3 V management power;

 Supports EMMC management;
 Supports measurement and protection of input over-voltage/under-voltage;
 Supports output over-current protection and load power management.
2.2.4.1.9 Fan Array Module (FAM)
FAM is fan array module. Its panel is illustrated in the following figure.
Figure 2-22 FAM Panel
The FAM has the follows functions:
 Monitors and controls system temperature;
 Monitors, controls, and reports the fan state.
2.2.4.2 Radio System Unit
Radio system unit mainly process the conversion between baseband signals and RF
signals. In BS8900A, there are four types of radio unit: RSU40, RSU60E, RSU82 and
RSU72.

2.2.4.2.1 RSU82
RSU82 is a multi mode radio frequency module with 2T2R/2T4R, which supports GSM,
UMTS, LTE or mixed mode via software configuration. RSU82 mode covers 2 sectors in
GSM/UMTS mode or 1 sector with 2*2 MIMO in HSPA+/LTE mode. RSU82 works on
DD/810/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600MHz. The TOC output power differs in the
different frequency, referring to chapter 4.2.3 for the details.
RSU82 module consists of MCPA module, transceiver module and duplex filter LNA.
There are two TX/RX ports and two RX ports for connecting to antennas. In addition,
NSBT is optional at 2100MHz.
Figure 2-23 Radio Unit RSU82
5
2
6
3 8
4
10
The interfaces of RSU82 are described in the following table.

Table 2-18 RSU82 Interfaces Description
S.N. Label Interface Type/Connector
Interface to receive
1 ANT2(RX1B) 50 Ω DIN type connector
RF cable
Interface to
2 ANT1(TX1/RX1A) transmit/receive main 50 Ω DIN type connector
RF cable
Interface to
RF cable
RF cable
LC-mode optical interface (IEC

5 TX1 RX1 Interface to BBU
874)
RRU/RSU cascading LC-mode optical interface (IEC

6 TX2 RX2
interface 874)
External equipment
7 MON DB15 socket
interface
Debugging network
8 DBG RJ45 socket
interface
9 AISG AISG interface B9 socket
Power supply
10 POWER -48V DC input
interface
Note: ANT2 and ANT4 are omitted in the 2T2R RSU82, referring to table 4-6.
2.2.4.2.2 RSU72
RSU72 is a multi mode radio frequency module with 2T4R, which supports GSM, LTE or
mixed mode via software configuration. RSU72 mode covers full working bandwidth
75MHz in 1800MHz. The TOC output power is 2*80W.
RSU72 module consists of MCPA module, transceiver module and duplex filter LNA.
There are two TX/RX ports and two RX ports for connecting to antennas.

Figure 2-24 Radio Unit RSU72
5
2
6
3 8
4
10
The interfaces of RSU72 are described in the following table.

Table 2-19 RSU72 Interfaces Description
RF cable
Interface to
RF cable
Interface to
RF cable
RF cable
LC-mode optical interface (IEC

5 TX1 RX1 Interface to BBU
874)
RRU/RSU cascading LC-mode optical interface (IEC

6 TX2 RX2
interface 874)
External equipment
7 MON DB15 socket
interface
Debugging network
8 DBG RJ45 socket
interface
Power supply
10 POWER -48V DC input
interface
2.2.4.2.3 RSU60E
RSU60E is a multi-carrier RF module, working on 850/900/1800/1900MHz. It can be

configured as GSM, UMTS, LTE or dual-mode module. There are two types of RSU60E:
One with TOC output power 80W and the other 140W.
RSU60E module consists of MCPA module, transceiver module and duplex filter LNA.
There are one TX/RX port and one RX port for connecting to antennas.

2.2.4.2.4 RSU40
RSU40 is a UMTS multi-carrier radio unit with 1T2R, working at 2100MHz. RSU40
maximally supports 4 carriers, and the output power is 80W.
RSU40 module consists of MCPA (multi-carrier power module) module, transceiver

module, duplex filter LNA and built-in NSBT. There are one TX/RX port and one RX port
for connecting to antennas. In addition, NSBT is optional.
The appearance of RSU40 is quite similar to that of RSU60E, as shown in the following
figure.
Figure 2-25 Radio Unit RSU40/RSU60E
2
5
6
3
7
4
8
10
The interfaces of RSU40 are also the same as those of RSU60E, as described in the
following table.

Table 2-20 RSU40/RSU60E Interfaces Description
1 ANT2(RX) Interface to receive RF cable 50 Ω DIN type connector
Interface to transmit/receive
2 ANT1(TX/RX) 50 Ω DIN type connector
main RF cable
Frequency extension
3 RXin SMA connector
interface
Frequency extension
4 RXout SMA connector
interface
BBU and RSU Interface LC-type optical interface

5 TX1 RX1
/RSU cascading interface (IEC 874)
BBU and RSU Interface LC-type optical interface

6 TX2 RX2
/RSU cascading interface (IEC 874)
7 DBG Debugging network interface RJ45 socket
8 MON External equipment interface DB15 socket
10 POWER Power supply interface -48V DC input
2.2.4.3 AC/DC Power System
The power system of BC8910A contains 4×30A(B121) or 4x50A(B201) AC/DC rectifiers.

It is 5U in height. Its configuration depends on the load and the backup battery capacity.
2.2.4.4 DC Power Distributor
DC Power Distributor is used to provide power for the RSU, RRU, BBU and the
transmission equipments etc. in BC8910A. There are mainly 4 types of DC power
distributors.
Table 2-21 DC Power Distributor Indices
Type Input Output Lightning Protection
Wire-wire:10KA
DCPD6 100A 9*20A
Wire-ground: 15KA
DCPD6A 80A 9*10A No

Type Input Output Lightning Protection
6*25A (primary) Only for primary side:

100A (primary)
DCPD7A 2*10A+2*25A Wire-wire:10KA;
50A (secondary)
(secondary) Wire-ground: 15KA
Wire-wire:10KA;
DCPD7 2*100A (max 160A) 10*25A
Wire-ground:15KA
2.3 Software Architecture
The software system of BS8900A can be divided into operating support layer and
application layer.
Figure 2-26 BS8900A Software Structure
GSM/UMTS/LTE Functions
LMT SCS OAM DBS BRS BRACS

NOP
OMC-B OSS
Linux
Hardware (BSP)
The operating support layer provides the functions of OSS, while OAM, DBS, BRS,
BRACS and SCS serve different BTS modes.
 OAM (Operation and Maintenance) is to provide the configuration, alarm and

performance measurement function.
 DBS (Database Sub-system) is the database system.
 BRS (Bearer Sub-system) is for protocol stack processing.

 BRACS (Bearer Access Control Sub-system) is to control the access to bear layer.
 SCS (System Control Sub-system) is to control the power supplying and

active/standby switching.
OSS (Operation Support Sub-system) is the support layer in this entire framework, which
is a hardware platform for running software and provides basic functions like scheduling,
timer, memory management, communication, sequencing control, monitoring, alarming
and logging.
Board Support Package (BSP) is the software closely connected with the board hardware
and supports Real Time Operation Support Sub-system (RT OSS) to work on the board.
3 Functionality
3.1 Basic Functions
Being compliant with 3GPP standards R99/R4/R5/R6/R7/R8/R9/R10/R11, BS8900A

supports GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100MHz, LTE
DD/810/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600MHz and their combination.
BS8900A supports the following basic functions on Um/Uu, Abis/Iub/S1/X2 and O&M
interfaces.
 With Um/Uu interface, BS8900A supports UE access and radio link transmission
including RF processing, channel coding and decoding, channel multiplexing and
de-multiplexing, measuring and reporting, power control, receiving diversity,
calibration and synchronization.
 With Abis/Iub/S1/X2 interface, BS8900A connects with BSC/RNC/EPC and supports

the following functions including cell management, BS measurement information
report, system information broadcast, access control implementation from
BSC/RNC/EPC, mobility management, radio resource management and control, FP
process and ATM transmission management.

 With operating and maintenance interface, BS8900A provides system management

functions including configuration management, alarm management, status checking
and system monitoring.
3.2 Service Functions
Moreover, main service functions of BS8900A are listed as follows:
 GSM services:
 GSM voice service (FR/EFR/HR/AMR/AMR-WB)
 GPRS/EDGE data service, achieving 59.2 Kbit/s per time slot at the radio
interface
 EDGE evolution
 UMTS services:
 UMTS R99 service, HSPA (DL 14.4Mbps/UL 5.76Mbps), HSPA+ (DL

168Mbps/UL 23Mbps)
 MBMS service, including broadcast and multicast functions (PtP & PtM)
 Supports 64QAM, MIMO, DC/4C and their diverse combinations for DL
 Supports 16QAM, 16QAM + DC, A-RAKE technology, interference

cancellation for UL
 Advanced energy-saving features, such as dynamic power sharing, intelligent

Cell shutdown
 Several measures to make cell range extended up to 240 Km
 LTE Services:
 Supports the configuration of 1.4M/3M/5M/10M/15M/20MHz bandwidth
 Supports 2T2R/2T4R and downlink 2*2 MIMO

 Supports 64QAM modulation in both downlink and uplink
 Supports discontinuous transmission (DTX)
 Supports dynamic PA Bias voltage adjustment
 GSM/UMTS/LTE Uni-RAN services:
 GSM/UMTS BBU cascading
 GSM/UMTS dynamic power sharing
 GSM/UMTS/LTE IP common transmission
 Intelligent carrier power On/Off
 Supports basic interworking between G/U and LTE network

4 Technical Specifications
4.1 Physical Indices
Table 4-1 BS8900A Physical Indices
Item BC8910A RC8910A PC8910A
Appearance
Dimension(H*W*D)
800*600*600 800*600*600 800*600*600
( mm*mm*mm)
Iron:
99 (AC)/76(DC)
Weight of full Iron:146 (6*RSU82)
64(Auxiliary) Iron:47
configuration without Aluminum:134(6*RSU
Aluminum: Aluminum: 32
battery (Kg) 82)
79(AC)/56(DC)
44(Auxiliary)
Weight of full
Iron:447
configuration with N/A N/A
Aluminum: 432
battery
RF module N/A 6 RSUs N/A
2×150AH
Battery N/A N/A AGM/2×135AH
GEL
Note: 1. BS8900A has totally 3 basic cabinets. 2. The basic cabinets can be flexibly combined
together according to the actual application scenarios. 3. The battery is 200Kg/set in weight.

Table 4-2 Different Combination of BS8900A
Item Complete Style Standard Style
BC8910A + RC8910A+
Cabinet Combination BC8910A+ RC8910A
PC8910A
Appearance
Dimension(H*W*D)
1600*(1200+100)*600 1600*600*600
( mm*mm*mm)
Iron: 225Kg
Weight of full configuration Iron: 295Kg (6*RSU82) (6*RSU82)
without battery Aluminum: 245Kg (6*RSU82) Aluminum: 190Kg
(6*RSU82)
RF Modules 6*RSUs 6*RSUs
Reserved Space 4U 8U
AC+2×150AH AGM/2×135AH
Power Supply DC
GEL
Note: 1. Minimally 100mm interval between two cabinets standing on the ground is reserved for
wiring or maintenance in complete style. 2. Usually, a top cover of 15mm in height and
3Kg(iron)/2.4Kg(aluminum) in weight and a bottom base of 200mm in height and
13Kg(iron)/10.5Kg(aluminum) in weight should be configured.

4.2 Performance Indices
4.2.1 Operation Frequency Band
Table 4-3 BS8900A Operation Frequency Band
Mode Operation Frequency Band (MHz)
GSM 850/900/1800/1900
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
LTE DD/810/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600
GU 850/900/1900
GL 900/1800
UL 2100
Note: The actual working bandwidth and IBW are subject to the products configured.
4.2.2 Capacity Indices
The maximum capacity of BS8900A including BC8910A and RC8910A is specified as

follows:
Table 4-4 BS8900A Capacity (Main Cabinet + Sub Cabinet)
Mode Capacity BBU + RSU Configuration
1CC16B+2BPN2+1FS+2PM+1SA+12R
GSM 144 TRXs
SU82s
54 CSs
1CC16B+4BPN2+1BPK_e+1FS+2PM+1
UMTS 4480 CEs UL/4480 CEs DL
SA+7RSU82s
621 Mbps UL /1000 Mbps DL
24x20MHz cells (2T2R/2T4R)
LTE 10800 RRC_connnected users 1CCE1+2BPN2+1PM+1SA+12RSU82s
1.2Gbps UL/2.4Gbps DL
Note: 1. CC16B board supports GE/FE interface and thus limits the total data throughput to
1000Mbps in the physical layer (900Mbps in application layer for LTE single mode). 2. The above

table describes the maximum hardware capacity. The actual capacity is up to the licenses
configured.3. GUL multi-mode capacity can be calculated according the capacity of the configured
CC boards and BP boards.
When BS8900A is connected with external RRUs, its capacity is expanded to the BBU
capacity, specified in the below table.
Table 4-5 BS8900A Capacity (With RSUs and external RRUs)
Mode Capacity BBU Configuration
1CC16B+4BPN2+1UBPG3+1FS+2PM+
GSM 312 TRXs
1SA
54 CSs
1CC16B+4BPN2+1BPK_e+1FS+2PM+1
UMTS 4480 CEs UL/4480 CEs DL
SA
621 Mbps UL /1000 Mbps DL
36x20MHz cells (2T2R/2T4R)
LTE 10800 RRC_connnected users 1CCE1+3BPN2+2PM+1SA
1.8Gbps UL/3.6Gbps DL
Note: 1. CC16B board supports GE/FE interface and thus limits the total data throughput to
1000Mbps in the physical layer (900Mbps in application layer for LTE single mode). 2. The above
table describes the maximum hardware capacity. The actual capacity is up to the licenses
configured.3. GUL multi-mode capacity can be calculated according the capacity of the configured
CC boards and BP boards.

4.2.3 ToC Output Power
Table 4-6 BS8900A Output Power
RF Module Frequency (MHz) TOC Output Power (W) TxRx
850/900/1800*/2100 2*80 2T4R
810/1800* 2*80 2T2R
RSU82 DD 2*60 2T2R
1900 2*60 2T4R
2600 2*40 2T4R
RSU72 1800 2*80 2T4R
850/900/1800/1900 80 1T2R
RSU60E
900/1800 140 1T2R
RSU40 2100 80 1T2R
Note: 1. When “ZGO-04-01-011 Power Boost for 8PSK” is applied in GSM mode, the TOC output
power achieves the same in 8PSK modulation as in GMSK. 2. The table lists the max output power
supported by the hardware. The actual TOC output power is up to the license configured. 3.*:
RSU82 (1800 MHz, 2T2R) supports 75 MHz duplexer while RSU82 (1800 MHz, 2T4R) supports
50/55 MHz duplexer.
4.2.4 Static Receiver Sensitivity
Table 4-7 BS8900A Static Receiver Sensitivity
Mode Frequency (MHz) Single Antenna Dual Antennas Four Antennas

(dBm) (dBm) (dBm)
GSM 850/900/1800/190
-113.5 -115.5 N/A
0
2100 -126.5 -129.2 N/A

UMTS
850/900/1900 -126.4 -129.1 N/A
DD/810 -106.6 -109.4 N/A
850/900 -106.6 -109.4 -112.2

LTE
1800/1900/2100/2
-106.4 -109.2 -112
600

4.3 Power Indices
4.3.1 Power Supply
Table 4-8 BS8900A Power Supply Indices
Item Indices
-48V DC (-57V DC–-40V DC)

Power supply,
voltage range of 220V AC (176V AC– 264V AC) (Single-phase/Three-phase)
variation
110V AC (90V AC– 120V AC) (Dual-fire wire)
Battery back-up Maximally 2×150AH AGM or 2×135AH GEL
4.3.2 Power Consumption
4.3.2.1 GSM Single Mode
Table 4-9 BS8900A GSM Single Mode Power Consumption (-48V DC, 20W/TRX)
Station S444
Radio Module Frequency(MHz) Average(W) Peak(W)
900 715 1180

RSU60E
1800 725 1210
900 675 1175

RSU82
1800 705 1245
4.3.2.2 UMTS Single Mode
Table 4-10 BS8900A UMTS Single Mode Power Consumption (-48V DC, 20W/Carrier)
Station S222
Radio Module Frequency(MHz) Average(W) Peak(W)

Station S222
RSU40 2100 505 835
RSU60E 900 510 815
2100 555 905

RSU82
900 545 885
4.3.2.3 LTE Single Mode
Table 4-11 BS8900A LTE Single Mode Power Consumption (-48V DC)
Site Type S111 (BPL1) S111 (BPN0)
Radio Frequency Output Power Average Peak Average Peak

Module (MHz) (W/Cell) (W) (W) (W) (W)
DD 2*60 880 1630 840 1590
810/850 2*80 1135 1990 1095 1950
900 2*80 1150 1990 1110 1950
RSU82 1800 2*80 1135 2200 1095 2160
1900 2*60 1000 1840 960 1800
2100 2*80 1150 2220 1110 2180
2600 2*40 850 1540 810 1500
4.3.2.4 GUL Multi-Mode
Table 4-12 BS8900A GUL Multi-Mode Power Consumption (-48V DC, GSM:
15W/TRX, UMTS: 20W/Carrier, LTE: 2*80W/Cell)
Site Type S444(G900)+S111(U900)+S888(G1800)+S111(L1800)
Radio Module Average(W) Peak(W)
3RSU60E+3RSU82/RSU72 1975 3210

4.4 Interface Indices
Table 4-13 BS8900A Interface Indices

Interface Item Indices Type Standard
Abis/Iub ITU G.703/G.704

E1/T1 8 pairs DB44
(CC2/CC16B) ANSI T1.403
1
10M/100M/1000M 10/100/1000BASE-
electrical RJ45 T IEEE 802.3
Auto-Negotiation. compatible
Abis/Iub/S1/X2 Ethernet Auto-MDI/MDIX
(CC2/CC16B) (either or) 1000BASE-LX
IEEE 802.3
1 1000M optical
SFP (LC) compatible,
Or 1 100M optical
100BASE-FX IEEE
802.3 compatible
2
10M/100M/1000M 10/100/1000BASE-
electrical RJ45 T IEEE 802.3
Auto-MDI/MDIX
10GBASE-
Abis/Iub/S1/X2 SR,10GBASE-
Ethernet
(CCE1) SW,10GBASE-
2 10G optical LR,10GBASE-LW
Or 2 1000M SFP (LC) IEEE 802.3
optical compatible,
1000BASE-LX
IEEE 802.3
compatible
1
Cascading,
10M/100M/1000M 10/100/1000BASE-
Debugging or
Ethernet electrical RJ45 T IEEE 802.3
Local
Maintenance
Auto-MDI/MDIX
6 pairs
/FS/BPN0A/BPN0
Baseband Electrical
/BPN2 SFP (LC) CPRI
/Radio /Optical
3 pairs
/BPL1A/BPL1

2 50 Ohm
Antenna
ANT /RSU40/RSU60E DIN-7/16 IEC 60169-4
Feeder
2 or 4/RSU82 Connector
GPS TX/RX Port

Clock GPS 1 SMA
NMEA 0183 V3.0
Dry 32 pairs (8,16 or

Monitor DB44 N/A
contacts 24 pairs optional)
External EXT 1 RS485/RS2

N/A
32
4.5 Environment Indices
Table 4-14 BS8900A Working Environment Indices
Item Indices
-40–55°C (without direct solar radiation)

Temperature
-40–50°C (within direct solar radiation)
Relative Humidity 5%–95%
Waterproof/Dustproof IP55
≤5Ω. Earth resistance can be less than 10Ω

Ground in thunderless area where there are less
than 20 thunderstorm days in a year.
Mechanical vibration ETSI 300019-1-4 ClassM4.1
4.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility Indices
Table 4-15 BS8900A EMC Indices
Item Indices
Capable of protecting against the contact

Anti-static protection discharge of ±6000V, Air discharge of
±8000V.
Surge anti-interference requirement ±2000V between lines and the ground.

4.7 Reliability Indices
In ZXSDR BS8900A, the algorithm of system reliability is based on the national military
GJB/Z299B Electronic Equipment Reliability Estimation Manual and US military handbook
MIL-HDBK-217F Electronic Equipment Reliability Estimation. BS8900A can be configured
as a multi-band multi-carrier multi-mode base station. Take a site of G S444+U
S111@900M + G S444 + L S111@1800M + U S444@2100M + L S111@2600M as a
typical example and the reliability indices are specified in the following table. Please refer
to the reliability report for more details.
Table 4-16 BS8900A Reliability Indices (AC Power Supply)
Item Indices
MTBF ≥126,000 hours
MTTR 0.5 hours
Availability index: ≥99.999603%
Down duration <2.086min/year

5 Configurations
5.1 Baseband Unit Configuration
B8200 is the baseband unit of BS8900A, which is composed of these boards: CC, BP,
FS, SA/SE, UES, TAM, PM, FAM, etc. Configuration principles of these boards are
described in the following table:

Table 5-1 B8200 Configuration

Board Configuration Principles
Refer to table 2-2 for the key indices of the 3 types of CC boards.
At least 1 board is configured by default.
CC
Maximally 2 boards can be configured for GU and LTE
respectively or 1+1 backup.
UBPG 12 GSM TRXs/board. Maximally 5 boards can be configured.
UBPG3 24 GSM TRXs/board. Maximally 5 boards can be configured.
Refer to table 2-5 for the key indices. Maximally 5 boards can be
BPK_e1
configured.
BPK_e
configured.
BPK_d
configured.
BPL1A
BP configured.
BPL1
configured.
BPN0A
configured.
BPN0
configured.
BPN2
configured.
Refer to table 2-10 for the key indices of the 4 types of FS boards.
At least 1 board is configured by default for G/U mode. FS is
FS
optional in LTE single mode configuration. Maximally 2 boards can
be configured.
Refer to table 2-12 for the interfaces of the 2 types of SA boards.

SA
It is configured by default.
Refer to table 2-13 for the interfaces of the 2 types of SE boards. It

SE is configured only when the requirements of dry contacts or E1/T1
exceed SA capacity.
4 electrical and 2 optical Ethernet interfaces per board.

UES
It is configured when L2 Ethernet switch is required.

1 optical interface and 3 HDMI interfaces per board.

UCI is configured for connecting to the remote device when
UCI remote transportation of GPS signal is required and the optical
RGPS solution is adopted.
UCI-C is configured in the GLONASS system.
6 DC outputs with customized voltage per board.

TAM
It is configured for tower amplifier control when TMA is needed.
At least 1 board is configured by default.

PM
Maximally 2 boards can be configured for 1+1 backup.
FAM It is configured by default.
Note: The above table describes the maximum hardware capacity. The actual capacity is up to the
licenses configured.
5.2 Radio Unit Configuration
BS8900A with 2 radio unit cabinets RC8910A can be equipped with 12 RF modules, which
can be configured as GSM or UMTS or LTE or multi-mode by software. By choosing
different frequencies and software configuration, BS8900A can support various
GSM/UMTS/LTE configurations.
Table 5-2 Radio Unit Configuration
RSU Mode Maximum Configuration Capacity

GSM 2*6 TRXs
UMTS 2*4 carriers
LTE 1*20M cell
or 2*20M cells when IBW≥40M
RSU82 2*(4 TRXs+1 carrier)

GU
2*(2 TRXs+2 carriers)
8 GSM TRXs + 1 LTE 20M cell in 2*2 MIMO@1800MHz

GL
2 UMTS carriers in 2*2 MIMO + 1 LTE 20M cell in 2*2

UL
MIMO@2100MHz

RSU Mode Maximum Configuration Capacity
RSU72 8 GSM TRXs + 1 LTE 20M cell in 2*2 MIMO@1800MHz

GL
6TRXs (80W)
GSM
8 TRXs (140W)
UMTS 4 carriers
LTE 1 1.4M/3M/5M/10M/15M/20M cell
RSU60E 4 TRXs+1 carrier(80W)
GU 5 TRXs+1 carrier(140W)
2 TRXs+2 carriers
4 TRXs+1 LTE 10M cell@900MHz

GL
4 TRXs+1 LTE 20M cell @1800MHz
RSU40 UMTS 4 carriers
Note: The above table describes the maximum hardware capacity. The actual capacity is up to the
licenses configured.
In addition, BS8900A supports connection with RRU.
5.3 GSM Single Mode Configuration
Table 5-3 BS8900A Configurations in GSM Mode
Site Type RSU BP Boards Rack
2 RSU82s or 3
S666 2 UBPG or 1 UBPG3 BC8910A+RC8910A
RSU60Es
3 RSU82s or 6
S12/12/12 3 UBPG or 2 UBPG3 BC8910A+RC8910A
RSU60Es

5.4 UMTS Single Mode Configuration
Table 5-4 BS8900A Configurations in UMTS Mode
Site
RSU BP Boards Rack
Type
2 RSU82s or 3
S222 1 BPK_e1 or 1 BPK_e BC8910A+RC8910A
RSU40s or 3 RSU60Es
3 RSU82s or 3
S444 1 BPK_d BC8910A+RC8910A
RSU40s or 3 RSU60Es
3 RSU82s or 6
S222222 1 BPK_d BC8910A+RC8910A
RSU40s or 6 RSU60Es
5.5 LTE Single Mode Configuration
Table 5-5 BS8900A Configurations in LTE Mode with RSU82
S111 (2*2 MIMO) 3 RSU82s 1 BPL1A or 1 BPN0A BC8910A+RC8910A
S111 (4*4 MIMO) 6 RSU82s 1 BPL1 or 1 BPN0 BC8910A+RC8910A
5.6 GUL Multi-Mode Configuration
5.6.1 GSM and UMTS Dual-Mode Network at the Same Spectrum
Table 5-6 BS8900A Configurations in GU Dual-Mode (Same Spectrum)

G:S444+U:S111 3 RSU60Es 1UBPG + 1BPK_e or 1BPN2 BC8910A+RC8910A
1UBPG + 1BPK_e1 or
G:S222+U:S222 3 RSU60Es BC8910A+RC8910A
1BPN2
G:S888+U:S222 3 RSU82s 1UBPG3+1BPK_e or 1BPN2 BC8910A+RC8910A
G:S444+U:S444 3 RSU82s 1UBPG+1BPK_d or 1BPN2 BC8910A+RC8910A

5.6.2 GSM and LTE Dual-Mode Network at the Same Spectrum
Table 5-7 BS8900A Configuration on GL Dual-Mode (Same Spectrum)
Site Type Spectrum RSU BP Boards Rack
G:S888+L:S111 1UBPG3+1BPN0A or BC8910A+

1800MHz 3 RSU82s
(20M) 1BPN2 RC8910A
G:S888+L:S111 1UBPG3+1BPN0A or BC8910A+

900MHz 3 RSU82s
(10M) 1BPN2 RC8910A
5.6.3 UMTS and LTE Dual-Mode Network at the Same Spectrum
Table 5-8 BS8900A Configuration on UL Dual-Mode (Same Spectrum)
Site Type Spectrum RSU BP Boards Rack
U:S222(MIMO)+ 1BPK_e+1BPN0A or BC8910A+R

2100MHz 3 RSU82s
L:S111(20M) 1BPN2 C8910A
5.6.4 GUL Multi-Mode Network at Different Spectrums
Table 5-9 BS8900A Configuration on GUL Multi-Mode (Different Spectrums)
S444(G900)+S444(G1800)+
3RSU60Es+3RS 1UBPG3+1BPK_e BC8910A+2
S111(L1800)+S111(U2100)
U40s+6RSU82s +1BPN0 or 1BPN2 RC8910A
+ S111(L2600)

6 Abbreviation

Abbreviations Full Characteristics
3GPP 3rd Generation Partnership Project
64QAM 64 grade Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
AGM Absorbed Glass Mat
AGPS Assisted GPS
AMR Adaptive Multi Rate
BB Base Band
BBU Base Band processing Unit
BCCH Broadcast Control Channel
BITS Building Integrated Timing Supply
BPK Base band Processing type K for UMTS
BPL Base band Processing Board for LTE
BPN Base band Processing Board for Next Generation
BRACS Bearer Access Control Sub-system
BRS Bearer Sub-system
BSC Base Station Controller
BSP Board Support Package
BTS Base Transceiver Station
CAPEX CAPital EXpenditure
CC Control & Clock
CE Channel Element
CN Core Network
CORBA Common Object Request Broker Architecture
CPRI Common Public Radio Interface
CS Circuit Switch
CS Carrier Sector
DBS Data Base Sub-system
DL Down Link
DTX Discontinuous transmission
EDGE Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution
E-EDGE Enhanced EDGE
EFR Enhanced Full Rate

FAM Fan Array Module
FCE Fan Control Element
FE Fast Ethernet
FP Frame Protocol
FR Full Rate
FS Fabric Switch
GE Gigabit Ethernet
GEL gelLED electrolyte
GERAN GSM Edge Radio Access Network
GPS Global Positioning System
GSM Global System for Mobile communications
HR Half Rate
HSPA+ HSPA Evolution
LTE Long Term Evolution
MicroTCA Micro Telecommunications Computing Architecture
MIMO Multi Input Multi Output
MS/UE Mobile Station/User Equipment
MTBF Mean Time Between Failures
MTTR Mean Time To Recovery
NBAP Node B Application Part
NSBT Node B Smart Bias Tee
OAM Operating And Maintenance
OPEX OPeration EXpenditure
OSS Operation Support Sub-system
PM Power Module
PS Packet Switch
PtM Point to Multi-point
PtP Point to Point
RF Radio Frequency
RNC Radio Network Controller
RRU Remote Radio Unit
RTT Round Trip Time

SA Site Alarm
SCS System Control Sub-system
SDH Synchronous Digital Hierarchy
SDR Software Defined Radio
SE Site Alarm Extension
TA Time Advance
TAM Tower mounted Amplifier control Module
TMA Tower Mounted Amplifier
TNS Transport Network Sub-system
UBPG Universal Baseband Processing board for GSM
UL Up Link
USB Universal Serial Bus
UTRAN UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network
WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access
WiMAX Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access

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1 Product Overview ........................................................................................... 7

2 Product Architecture .................................................................................... 13

4 Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 46

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5.3 GSM Single Mode Configuration ..................................................................... 61

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Figure 1-1 BS8900A Appearance ....................................................................................... 7

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Figure 2-25 BS8900A Software Structure ..........................................................................42

Table 2-1 Board List of ZXSDR B8200...............................................................................18

Table 2-5 Key Indices of BPK_e1/BPK_e /BPK_d.................................................................23

Table 2-6 Key Indices of BPL1A/BPL1/BPN0A/BPN0 ........................................................25

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ZXSDR BS8900A (hereinafter referred as “BS8900A”) is one outdoor macro BTS,

Figure 1-1 BS8900A Appearance

Complete Style Standard Style Compact Style

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Each basic cabinet of BS8900A is only 800mm*600mm*600mm (H*W*D) in size, which

 Flexible Multi-Band Multi-Mode Networking, Smooth Evolution

BS8900A’s Baseband Unit (BBU) supports diverse wireless access technologies

 2T4R RSU Supported, Lower CAPEX and Higher Performance

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 Full Working Bandwidth Supported, Less Investment

 High PA Efficiency, Low Power Consumption

 Adaptable to Tough Environments

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1.3 Application Scenarios

1.3.1 Scenario I: Outdoor Distributed Solution

Figure 1-2 Scenario I: Outdoor Distributed Solution

RRU RRU RRU … …

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RRU RRU RRU … …

1.3.3 Scenario III: Outdoor Integrated Macro Base Station Solution

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2.1 Physical Structure

BS8900A adopts standard 19 inches rack structure. It is composed of outdoor baseband

Following is the physical architecture of the BS8900A complete style, consisting of

Figure 2-1 BS8900A Physical Architecture (Complete Style)

1. BC8910A 2. RC8910A 3. PC8910A

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Figure 2-2 BS8900A Physical Architecture (With Auxiliary Cabinet)

1. BC8910A 2. Auxiliary Cabinet

2.2 Hardware Architecture

Figure 2-3 BS8900A Hardware Structure

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2.2.1 Site Support Cabinet BC8910A

Figure 2-4 Site Support Cabinet BC8910A (AC Power Supply)

Figure 2-5 Site Support Cabinet BC8910A (DC Power Supply)

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When BS8900A is required to include lots of other equipments, an auxiliary cabinet is

Figure 2-6 Auxiliary Cabinet BC8910A

1. Fan and ventilation vessel 2.Cable chute 3.DC power distributor

2.2.2 Outdoor Radio Cabinet RC8910A

Figure 2-7 Outdoor Radio Cabinet RC8910A

1. Power Distribution Module 2. RFAN 3. Radio Module RSU

2.2.3 Battery Cabinet PC8910A

Each basic cabinet of BS8900A is only 800mm600mm600mm (HWD) in size, which