Microwave Equipment Technical

Proposal
For MTN Sudan Site build Project

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.

Overview ........................................................................................................ 3

2.

Understanding of Requirement ...................................................................... 3

2.1

Requirement Analyze ........................................................................................................................... 3

2.1.1

Requirement 1: Backbone Microwave .......................................................................................................... 4

2.1.2

Requirement 2: Access microwave link......................................................................................................... 5

2.2

Huaweis Understanding ...................................................................................................................... 5

2.2.1

Requirement 1 in Huaweis understanding ................................................................................................... 5

2.2.2

Requirement 2 in Huaweis understanding ................................................................................................... 6

3.

Huawei Backbone Microwave Solution ........................................................... 7

3.1

Technical Description for 5000S ........................................................................................................... 7

3.2

BER Performance Calculation ............................................................................................................... 8

3.3

Frequency Plan ..................................................................................................................................... 8

4.

Huawei IP Radio Solutions .............................................................................. 8

4.1

QoS Solution ......................................................................................................................................... 8

4.2

Protection Solution ............................................................................................................................. 11

4.3

Synchronization Solution .................................................................................................................... 12

4.4

DCN Solution....................................................................................................................................... 13

4.5

Full outdoor Solution .......................................................................................................................... 21

4.6

Choose Products able to Evolution .................................................................................................... 22

5.

Summary ...................................................................................................... 22

6.

Disclaimer ..................................................................................................... 22

6.1

Frequency ........................................................................................................................................... 23

6.2

Network Architecture ......................................................................................................................... 23

6.3

Quotation ........................................................................................................................................... 23

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1. Overview
This document is a technical proposal in response to MTNs RFP on Backbone Microwave
Radio. Huawei Technologies sincerely appreciates the opportunity to respond to this RFP.
This document summarizes the offered equipment and solutions, highlighting how the offered
solutions go beyond satisfying the requirements, by providing powerful and future-proof capabilities
to the Microwave Network.
Huawei, as a leading vendor in providing mobile backhaul solution including TDM, SDH and
Packet Microwave, proposes this state of the art technology.
We firmly believe that the proposal is responsive to MTNs requirements. We also look forward
to having further discussions with MTN and to playing a role in the project.
On behalf of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Huawei), we sincerely
appreciate the opportunity to respond to MTNs microwave radio equipment tender. We are honored
to present the Backbone Radio Transmission solution with IP Technology. This solution involves
NEC5000S long-haul microwave and the next-generation and field-proven RTN 900 IP radio
solution, world-class professional services, and U2000-based end-to-end network management. In
addition, Huawei provides global and local service support systems. Thus, Huawei is qualified to
meet MTNs requirements for high efficiency and to assist MTN in delivering effective and
competitive solutions to its end users.
Cooperating with MTN South Sudan last years, Huawei and MTN have a good relationship in
many fields. This time cooperation, we will ensure that it meets the business requirements of NTN.
Taking into account the global sales of Huawei products, Huaweis resource pools have proven time
and again that Huawei products have unparalleled advantages over the products of other suppliers
in terms of quality and flexibility. Therefore, we offer the technical proposal to MTN to meet the
requirements of the digital radio transmission system.
Huawei fully understands the importance of MTNs economic consideration and concern about
product reliability when selecting suppliers. Our goal is to provide a solution that not only meets
these needs but also exceeds the expectations.
We firmly believe that the proposal is responsive to MTNs requirements. We also look forward
to having further discussions with MTN and to playing a role in the project.

2. Understanding of Requirement
2.1

Requirement Analyze
Cooperating with MTN South Sudan during last few years, Huawei will ensure that it meets the
business requirements of MTN, Taking into account the global sales of Huawei products, Huaweis
resource pools have proven time and again that Huawei products have unparalleled advantages

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over the products of other suppliers in terms of quality and flexibility. Therefore, we offer the
technical proposal to MTN to meet the requirements of the digital radio transmission system.
We do know that MTN is focus on the backbone microwave and access microwave
2.1.1

Requirement 1: Backbone Microwave

The Backbone transmission network has been planned for providing connectivity for cities
including seven requested backbones:

Waw to Aweil

Aweil to Malakal crossing Bantiu

Juba to Malakal, crossing Bor and Ayod

Malakal to Rank crossing Paloich and El-Gahak

Malakal to NSR

Juba to Narus crossing Torit and Kapoeta

Tambura to Nzara

Route map of the whole backbones

Map 1-1 Planned Backbone Transmission network structure

There are totally 95 sites involved for the Backbone transmission part including 10 existing sites,
67 planned sites, and 18 new sites. Totally 91 Hops backbone microwave

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2.1.2

Requirement 2: Access microwave link

The Access transmission network has been planned for connecting site to access backbones
transmission network for wireless sites. The detailed access sites are according to RFP, please
refer to Annex2 for detailed sites information.
Network route map of Access part :

Map 1-2 Planned Access Microwave network structure

There are totally 53 sites involved for the Access transmission including 6 Backbone sites (1
existing site BOR001), 17 planned Capacity sites, 15 BB Access sites and 15 existing sites. The
backbone sites are used as access point to the Backbone network. The existing sites are used
to connect access sites to existing network. According to the RFP, the capacities of access links
are from 8E1 to 32E1. HSB and SD are used for the link protection, According to design,
totally34 Hops microwave required.

2.2

Huaweis Understanding
Huawei fully understands the importance of MTNs Requirement. Our goal is to provide a
solution that not only meets these needs but also exceeds the expectations.
Regarding the MTN microwave RFQ, Huawei does believe that the following key requirements
need to be focused in the network solution.

2.2.1

Requirement 1 in Huaweis understanding

Backbone part is the main channel for service transmission, it requires high capacity even the
more stability and easy expansion for the future.

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After deeply studying and considering about the real requirement of MTNs Backbone network,
Huawei separate the backbone network to two types:
Type 1: STM-4 backbone Link from Juba to Malakal to Rank, totally 32 sites, 31 hops microwave.
This link will aggregate other backbone and access microwave link server, carry the BTS/NodeB
service alone this link and make the carry Malakal and Bors BSC service to Juba. Considering
the high capacity and stability requirement, Huawei proposes NEC 5000S to construct this link.
NEC is huaweis cooperator in backbone microwave field, Huawei has richful experience in
delivery NECs microwave. Huawei already delivery more than 20 Hops microwave link in South
Sudan.

Type 2: 75 E1 links. This link mainly aggregate the access microwave service and BTS/Node B
service along this link and connect to the new backbone microwave link or existing microwave
link. Considering more IP service access, Huawei propose RTN900 IP microwave to build this
link. Considering the performance and extension, Huwei proposal use Andrew dual-polarize
antenna. It is easy to double the transmission capacity without any affection to existing link
service.
2.2.2

Requirement 2 in Huaweis understanding

This solution involves the next-generation and field-proven RTN 900 IP radio solution,
world-class professional services, and U2000-based end-to-end network management. In addition,
Huawei provides global and local service support systems. Thus, Huawei is qualified to meet MTNs
requirements for high efficiency and to assist MTN in delivering effective and competitive solutions
to its end users.
Following table lists out the proposed equipment and software.

Equipment Type

Description

NEC 5000S

7 GHz STM-1 4+1

Full Indoor Architecture

MICROWAVE RADIO SYSTEM

(128 QAM)

RTN 900

Split Mount Architecture

Series

with IDU and ODU

Universal

Microwave Platform

Frequency bands 7G/15G/23G

Allows PDH, SDH, Ethernet transmission in same
equipment
Modular design IDUs:
RTN 910-1U high IDU supports up to 2 RF
RTN 950-2U high IDU supports up to 6 RF
RTN 980-5U high IDU supports up to 14 RF

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NMS

U2000

E2E service management

Table 1 the Offered Equipment and Software

3. Huawei Backbone Microwave Solution

Huawei proposes to use NEC5000S to construct the backbone link from Juba to Malakal to
Rank.

3.1 Technical Description for 5000S

NEC 5000S Radio Systems are compatible with the latest SDH standards and will also be enhanced to further SDH
standardization. They include Operation, Administration, Provisioning and Maintenance functions which cover
alarm/status monitoring, switchover control performance monitoring and orderwire.
As link system, NEC provides both 4 - 11GHz long-haul microwave radio. These furnish the transmission
capacity of STM-1.
NEC 5000S SDH microwave radio is designed to maintain the conventional Radio Frequency (RF)
allocation restriction by adopting the optimum modulation scheme, as mentioned below, that makes possible
smooth migration from existing radio system to SDH radio system.
28/29/29.65MHz spacing: 128QAM
40MHz spacing: 64QAM
NEC 5000S SDH microwave radio has following basic specifications:
Capacity : 155.52 Mbps per system
Configuration: N+1 (N: 1-9);
N+0 (N: 1-10);
1+1 Twin path;
1+1 HS
SD Constitution :

IF Combined system (3D SD)

Mounting : 10 system in ETSI Rack including MUX

Even if the existing PDH radio fully utilizes the assignable frequencies in the band, NEC 5000S SDH radio
can be added to the opposite interleaved RF channels of the existing system. NEC 5000S field-proven fully
digital XPIC enables the hybrid transmission of PDH and SDH radio signals on a CO-channel dual-polarization
transmission basis. This means there are no adverse effects regarding the frequency arrangement of the
existing system.
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3.2 BER Performance Calculation

Please refer to MICROWAVE TRANSMISSION NETWORK PLANNING PROPOSAL for detailed
information.
This sheet should be modified based on actual conditions such as terrain data & profile map by
contract date.

3.3 Frequency Plan

As per the information in the tender document and suggestion from Huawei, we prepared a
frequency plan. Please refer to MICROWAVE TRANSMISSION NETWORK PLANNING
PROPOSAL for detailed information.

4. Huawei IP Radio Solutions

Huawei would like to provide the IP Radio solutions to MTN backhaul and access network, they are:

4.1 QoS Solution

The OptiX RTN 900 can provide Enhanced QoS solutions, which can help operators to simplify the
configuration and get bandwidth fully used.
There is some principle need to follow to get the best solutions.

Simple flow classification (Diffserv domain) is used as much as possible on the UNI side.

The PHB service class is not higher than EF

Some bandwidths are reserved on the NNI side for protocol/DCN packets..

High-priority services at the NNI port cannot occupy all bandwidth..

Service rate is not limited on the NNI side.

Configure shaping on the NNI side when the leased bandwidth is less than the port bandwidth.

Selection of scheduling algorithm

DS domain configuration in complex scenarios.

The following tips are for QOS planning for different QOS requirement

End-to-end guaranteed bandwidth required

The flow classification (simple flow classification or complex flow classification) is selected
based on packet priority classification method.

If simple flow classification is selected, configure the Diffserv domain according to the mapping
between packet priorities and PHB service classes. The mapping should be provided by the
wireless department.

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If the transmission network includes a third-party network, ensure that the bandwidth provided
by the third-party network is not less than the sum of guaranteed bandwidth.

If the bandwidth provided by microwave chain/ring is less than the guaranteed bandwidth,
expand the microwave chain/ring.

.Bandwidth limit required

If the bandwidth of incoming services needs to be limited according to service type, set limit for
services that are classified by means of complex flow classification.

If the bandwidth of outgoing services needs to be limited according to service type, set limit for
services that are classified by means of complex flow classification.

If bandwidth needs to be limited based on PHB service class, set limit for port queues.

Rate limit for egress flow and rate limit for port queue should not be enabled at the same time.

Guaranteed minimum bandwidth for low-priority services

Set limit for the queue that has higher priority than the queue where the service requiring
guaranteed minimum bandwidth.

The following table lists the recommended values for 3GPP services and service forwarding priorities. 3G
services include two types of services, namely, R99 and HSPA. Voice services take the priority of EF, R99 (R4)
data and HSPA-RT services take the priority of AF, and HSPA-NRT services take the priority of BE.

Figure 4.6 PHB Recommendations by 3GPP

We can consider QoS as a simple way, that:

Classified the services at access point

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DS domain
DS domain
VLAN X1

VLAN X1

FE

FE

Node B

RTN 910

RTN 950

RTN 950

DS = 2
VLAN Pri

DS = 1 (def ault)
Remark

PHB

VLAN Pri

VLAN Pri

PHB

Remark
VLAN Pri

HB MSTP

HB MSTP

DS = 2
VLAN Pri

PHB

Remark
VLAN Pri

CS7

CS7

CS7

CS6

CS6

CS6

EF

EF

EF

AF4

AF4

AF4

AF3

AF3

AF3

AF2

AF2

AF2

AF1

AF1

AF1

BE

BE

BE

Figure 4.7 Traffic CoS Configuration Policy

If the mapping between Diffserv domain values and PHB service classes provided by the wireless
department is the same as the default mapping on the RTN equipment (DS = 1), Cos does not need
to be configured for the RTN network.

If they are different, Cos needs to be configured for the RTN network. To be specific, change the DS
domain value provided by the wireless department to the default one on the RTN equipment for
incoming services. The intermediate nodes on the RTN network use the default CoS value. Then,
change the default value on the RTN equipment back to the DS domain value provided by the
wireless department for outgoing services.

Shaping wherever may face the congestion.

GE/FE LL 56 Mbit/s

FE

NodeB/BTS

Third-party
network

RTN 910
RTN 950

FE

NodeB/BTS

RTN 910

In the egress direction of ETH

interfaces, the configuration is
PIR = 56 Mbit/s so that the
traffic shaping function can be
implemented.
Figure 4.8 Traffic Shaping Configuration Policy

Configure port shaping based on the bandwidth provided by the third-party network.

As transmission channels, microwave has poorer shaping capability than routers. Therefore, routers
are recommended to perform traffic shaping for downlink data services.

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Note: Currently, traffic shaping is performed based on L2 rate limit (20-bytes frame interval and preambles
unaccounted for). Therefore, the actual egress port bandwidth is more than the present value after the
traffic shaping function is enabled.

4.2 Protection Solution

The OptiX RTN 900 provide protection in Equipment level, Link level and Services level.
Equipment Level:
Function

Protection Type

Input power supply

Protection for internal

power module

RTN 910

RTN 950/980

Remarks

1+1 hot backup

1+1 hot backup

1+1 hot backup

Protection for control,

switching, and timing

board

Figure 4.9 Equipment level Protection

Link Level:
Protection
Function

Microwave
links

Protection
Type

RTN 910

RTN 950/980

1+1 HSB

1+1 FD

1+1 SD

N+1

1N7 (The maximum value of N is 7 for RTN 980 and 4 for RTN 950.)
The N+1 protection mode cannot work with XPIC.

1.Only one of the three 1+1 protection modes can be adopted in one
direction.
2.Any of the three 1+1 protection modes cannot coexist with the LAG
on the Ethernet ports of IF boards. (Exception: When the 1+1
HSB/SD/FD protection group is created for Hybrid microwave links,
the load non-sharing LAG is automatically created.)

LAG

1.The LAG cannot coexist with 1+1 HSB, 1+1 FD, 1+1 SD, and N+1.
(Exceptions: When the 1+1 HSB/SD/FD protection group is created
for Hybrid microwave links, the load non-sharing LAG is
automatically created; when the N+1 protection group is created for
Hybrid microwave links, the load-sharing LAG is automatically
created.)
2. When the XPIC working group is configured, the LAG can be used
to achieve load sharing.

LPT

Link faults can be notified from point to point (P2P) or from point to
multiple points (P2MP), triggering protection switching on
interconnected equipment.

LMSP
(1+1/N:1)

N 1 (RTN 910); N 4 (RTN 950); N 7 (RTN 980)

The OptiX RTN 910 supports a maximum of two linear MSP groups;
the OptiX RTN 950 supports a maximum of three linear MSP groups;
the OptiX RTN 980 supports a maximum of seven linear MSP groups.

Ethernet links

SDH links

Description

Figure 4.10 Link level Protection

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Service Level:
Function

SNCP

Protection

RTN

RTN

Type

910

950/980

1+1 protection

Ring and Mesh

STP/RSTP/MSTP

network
protection

Remarks

The switching duration must be less than 50 ms.

The switching time is approximately one to ten

seconds.
ERPS can protect only E-LAN services. The
switching time for ERPS configured on air

ERPS

Ring network
protection

interfaces is less than 100 ms, on FE port or GE

optical port is less than 200 ms, and on GE
electrical port is less than 1s.

ERPS cannot coexist with STP/RSTP/MSTP.

1:1 tunnelA P S

The switching duration must be less than 100 ms.

1:1 P W A P S

The switching duration must be less than 100 ms.

1+1 P W A P S

1+1 tunnel

MPLS

APS

(Packet Solution)

Figure 4.11 Services level Protection

4.3 Synchronization Solution

As 2G/3G/LTE will co-existing for long time, that TDM and IP will face the similar situation. Huawei
recommended that:
At physical layer, TDM (E1/STM-1) and Sync Eth as well as MW air-interface clock can provide a very good
quality of Frequency synchronization, if there is no application of cross the third party network.
At packet layer, CES ACR, 1588ACR can provide the frequency synchronization cross the network.
At packet layer, if TDD of time/phase synchronization is required, that 1588v2 will be a better way to
provide time/phase synchronization, rather than provide GPS and Bits.
In case of its difficult to deploy 1588v2 solutions, and then GPS/Bits will be the final solutions. Following
Bits are recommended. (Optional quotation)

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Synlock V5

Synlock V6 T6020

Figure 4.12 Recommended BITS

4.4 DCN Solution

Huawei provide complete solution of DCN, which are suitable for all applications, OptiX RTN 900 provide
Out-Band DCN and In-Band DCN solutions.
For Out-band DCN:

Cascading NM ports through network cables

DCN packets are transmitted to the OptiX RTN 900 through the NM ports. In this case, you can use the

Huawei private protocol, IP protocol or OSI protocol

Establishing DCC channels by means of overhead bytes in microwave frames

DCC channels use the DCC bytes in SDH frames, PDH or Hybrid microwave frames as the channels for

communication between NEs. DCN packets are transmitted to the OptiX RTN 900 through the overhead bytes
in microwave frames.
For In-band DCN:

In the case of the OptiX RTN equipment, network management information is transmitted through
service channels.

Advantages: Features flexible deployment and requires no extra network equipment.

Disadvantages: Occupies bandwidths of service channels. The network monitoring is affected when
the RTN network is faulty.

It is recommended that you adopt inband DCN when the network is composed of the OptiX RTN
equipment only.

When the U2000 is used to manage NEs, the number of non-gateway NEs accessed through one
gateway NE cannot exceed 120.

In the case of hybrid networking of third-party equipment and the OptiX RTN equipment, the
third-party equipment must support the setting of a specific VLAN ID (the default value is 4094) for
DCN packets.

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It is recommended that the DCN bandwidth at the ETH ports should be set to 2 Mbit/s for a GNE. In
other cases, the DCN bandwidth is set to 512 kbit/s by default, and a margin DCN bandwidth of 1.6
kbit/s is preserved for each NE.

To improve network reliability, use a ring topology for a DCN network, if possible. In this manner, route
protection is provided when required.

It is recommended that the number of neighbor nodes should not exceed 20; If the number of
neighbor nodes is more than 20, disable the OSPF protocol and adopt static routes.

We can specify DCN solutions by two main scenarios:

Huawei NMS Information Transparently Transmitted Through Third-Party Network

Option 1 Inband Ethernet Service

Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

RTN main domain

Third-party

Inband Ethernet/Data
service channel

H U2000
Ethernet service port

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Ethernet service port

Third-party NMS

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Figure 4.13 Inband Ethernet Service for DCN

Third-party NMS is connected to the Huawei Ethernet service port. After the VLAN is configured, the
third-party NMS information is transmitted over Ethernet service channel.
Huawei NMS information and third-party NMS information are transmitted on different channels, being
isolated from each other.

Option 2 IP/OSI Protocol

Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

RTN main domain

Third-party

RTNs two
NMS
Ethernet port

H U2000

Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Third-party NMS
Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Figure 4.14 IP/OSI Protocol for DCN

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The NMS Ethernet port of the OptiX RTN equipment is interconnected with the NMS
Ethernet port of the third-party equipment.

Huawei and third-party NEs use the same network management protocol (IP or OSI).

Protocol conversion or interface conversion is not required.

A routing table is required.

Option 3 Service Channel- Asynchronous data port

Vendor

Port Description

Port Type

Protocol

Baud Rate

Third-party

NMS port

DB25

RS232

19.2 kbit/s

Same service channel provided by RTN series

Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

RTN main domain

Third-party

Huawei: 19.2 auxiliary channel

H U2000
Huawei: 19.2 auxiliary channel

Ethernet/19.2 kbit/s
protocol converter

Third-party:

19.2 kbit/s/Ethernet
protocol converter

NMS Ethernet port

Third-party NMS
Third-party: 19.2 RS
232 NMS port

Figure 4.15 Service Channel for DCN (Asynchronous data port)

Third-party NMS information is transparent transmitted through Huawei 19.2 kbit/s channel.

Huawei NMS information and third-party NMS information are transmitted on different
channels, being isolated from each other.

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PDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the byte D1.

SDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the bytes D1-D3 or D4-D12.

Option 4 Service Channel- Synchronous data port

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Vendor

Port Description

Port Type

Protocol

Baud Rate

Third-party

64 kbit/s synchronization channel service

DB25

G.703

64 kbit/s

Same service channel provided by RTN series

Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

RTN main domain

H U2000

Huawei: 64 synchronous channel

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

64 kbit/s/Ethernet
protocol converter

Ethernet/64 kbit/s
protocol converter

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Third-party

Third-party NMS

Figure 4.16 Service Channel for DCN (Synchronous data port)

Third-party NMS information is transmitted on Huawei 64 kbit/s synchronous channels.

Huawei NMS information and third-party NMS information are transmitted on different
channels, being isolated from each other.

PDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the byte D1.

SDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the bytes D1-D3 or D4-D12.

Option 5 Band-in/Wayside E1

Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

RTN main domain

Third-party

E1 interface/Wayside

H U2000

E1/Ethernet protocol
converter

Ethernet/E1 protocol
converter

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Third-party NMS

Figure 4.17 Wayside E1for DCN

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Third-party NMS information is transmitted on Huawei E1 service channels.

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Huawei NMS information and third-party NMS information are transmitted on different
channels, being isolated from each other.

PDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the byte D1.

SDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the bytes D1-D3 or D4-D12.

Wayside E1 only supported by STM-1 mode

Third-Party NMS Information Transparently Transmitted Through Huawei Network

Option 1 Service Channel- Asynchronous data port

Vendor

Port Description

Port Type

Protocol

Baud Rate

Third-party

NMS port

DB9

RS232

19.2 kbit/s

Same service channel provided by RTN series

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

RTN main domain

Third-party

Third-party NMS

Third-party 19.2
auxiliary channel

Huawei: NMS Ethernet

port
Third-party: 19.2
auxiliary channel

Ethernet/19.2 kbit/s
protocol converter

19.2 kbit/s/Ethernet
protocol converter

H U2000
Huawei: 19.2 RS 232
NMS port

Figure 4.18 Service Channel for DCN (Asynchronous data port)

Huawei NMS information is transmitted on the third-party 19.2 kbit/s RS232 asynchronous
serial port channel.

Huawei NMS information and third-party NMS information are transmitted on different
channels, being isolated from each other.

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PDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the byte D1.

SDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the bytes D1-D3 or D4-D12.

Option 2 Service Channel- Asynchronous data port

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Vendor

Port Description

Port Type

Protocol

Baud Rate

Third-party

64 kbit/s synchronization channel service

DB25

G.703

64 kbit/s

Same service channel provided by RTN series

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

RTN main domain

Third-party

Third-party NMS

Third-party: 64 synchronous channel

Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port
64 kbit/s/Ethernet
protocol converter

Ethernet/64 kbit/s
protocol converter

Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

H U2000

Figure 4.19 Service Channel for DCN (Asynchronous data port)

Huawei NMS information is transmitted on the third-party 64 kbit/s synchronous channel.

Huawei NMS information and third-party NMS information are transmitted on different
channels, being isolated from each other.

PDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the byte D1.

SDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the bytes D1-D3 or D4-D12.

Option 3 Inband/Wayside E1-1

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Third-party

Third-party NMS

RTN main domain

E1 interface/Wayside
Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

Ethernet/E1 protocol
converter

E1/Ethernet protocol
converter

H T2000
Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

Figure 4.20 In-band/Waysides E1-1

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Huawei NMS information is transmitted on the third-party E1 service channel.

Huawei NMS information and third-party NMS information are transmitted on different
channels, being isolated from each other.

PDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the byte D1.

SDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the bytes D1-D3 or D4-D12.

Option 4 Inband/Wayside E1-2

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Third-party

Third-party NMS

RTN main domain

E1 interface/Wayside
Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

Ethernet/E1 protocol
converter

E1/Ethernet protocol
converter

H T2000
Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

Figure 4.21 In-band/Waysides E1-2

Huawei NMS information is transmitted on the third-party E1 service channel.

Huawei NMS information and third-party NMS information are transmitted on different
channels, being isolated from each other.

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PDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the byte D1.

SDH link: The NMS information is transmitted through the bytes D1-D3 or D4-D12.

Option 5 In-band Ethernet Service Channel

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Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Third-party

RTN main domain

Third-party NMS
Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

Ethernet service port

Ethernet service port

H U2000
Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

Figure 4.22 In-band Ethernet Service Channel

Huawei NMS is connected to the third-party Ethernet service port. After the VLAN is
configured

Huawei NMS information is transmitted over the Ethernet service channel.

Huawei NMS information and third-party NMS information are transmitted on different
channels, being isolated from each other.

Option 6 IP/OSI protocol

Huawei: NMS
Ethernet port

Third-party

RTN domain

Third-party: NMS Ethernet port

Router
H U2000

Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Huawei: NMS Ethernet

port

Third-party NMS
Third-party: NMS
Ethernet port

Figure 4.23 IP/OSI protocols of DCN solutions

The NMS Ethernet port of the OptiX RTN equipment is interconnected with the NMS
Ethernet port of the third-party equipment.

Huawei and third-party NEs use the same network management protocol (IP over DCC or
OSI or DCC).

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Protocol conversion or interface conversion is not required.

A routing table is required.

Recommendations tips:
We do recommend that take Huawei private protocol when all the Network elements in area are provided
by Huawei. And take protocol convertor (Need quotation) solution is recommended when co-operate with
others. This is in purpose to simplify the work of integration. Huawei can provide all kinds of convertors that
meet the requirement.
RS232_Converter

RS232
Channel

G703_Converter

G703
Channel

E1_Converter
E1Channel

E1_C_Converter
E1_MUX_Converter
Maximal 8 E1

E1 Channel

E1 Channel

E1 Channel

E1 Channel

Firgure 4.24 Huawei Protocol Convertors

4.5 Full outdoor Solution

The purpose operator needs FO is most indicate for Full Outdoor Solutions. At todays stage, E1 and
Ethernet will exist for long time, and the products provide FE/GE only is not sufficient for these applications.
Consider about all conditions including the lightning protection of E1 cable. Huawei provide a full outdoor
solution with Outdoor BOX.
APM30 is mostly for co-installation with wireless products.
OMB is more suitable for independently installation.

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TMC11H
DC cabinet

11 U Space

Heat exchanger (1 U high)

7 U Space

PDU-1U

2U high space

PD (power distribution)

APM30H
AC cabinet

Power module (1 U high)

FAN
PSU (AC/DC)

OMB
AC/DC cabinet

4.6 Choose Products able to Evolution

The OptiX RTN 900 families is designed in TDM/Hybrid/Packet unify platform and can smoothly upgrade
from TDM/Hybrid to Packet. It helps operators out of technique decision issue, and mostly protects the
investments to get better Return on Investments.

5. Summary
The unique characteristic of allowing any Interface Type and any Transmission Mode on the very
same Hardware and Software Platform gives total freedom in choosing the best options and the optimal
timing for upgrading the Microwave Network to Ethernet Transport.
The outstanding set of transport features, in addition to the traditional features of Microwave Radios,
provides the ability to support Carrier-Grade E2E transport in a future-proof and efficient way.
In conclusion, the evolution path of Huawei RTN 900 Series Microwave Radio is in full accordance with
MTNs strategic goal of the migration to packet based backhauling. Huawei RTN 900 Packet MW solution
together with Huawei Full outdoor series of E-band and Traditional bands provide the most comprehensive
Packet Microwave portfolio while adding to an easy backhauling and further meeting the backhaul
requirements for the planned all outdoor IP NodeBs & SDR and LTE eras all outdoor Pico and Micro
eNodeBs.

6. Disclaimer
The network dimension is subject to the business requirement and traffic model required in the
tender and any other assumptions deemed as necessary by the Bidder. In case the condition of
dimension varies, the BOQ and price shall be adjusted accordingly.

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6.1 Frequency
If the tenderer has placed a purchase order or trial order, the tenderer should be responsible for obtaining
the correct frequency sub band. Only the acquisition of the correct sub band can ensure the fast delivery and
deployment. If the acquisition of the sub band is delayed, Huawei shall not be liable for any change in quotation
and project delivery within the original scope of work.
If the product has been sold but the tenderer is unable to obtain the corresponding frequencies from the
relevant management authority, frequency adjustment will be made based on the actual conditions. Extra
expenses incurred for frequency adjustment are borne by the tenderer.

6.2 Network Architecture

At the network planning stage, the initial planning needs to be modified accordingly after a detailed LOS
survey. The bill of quotation (BoQ) of the digital radio system also needs to be modified so that it can agree
with the actual radio network planning scheme, the LOS survey, and the local geographical conditions. In
addition, the price and the delivery schedule need to be modified accordingly.
If the LOS survey is beyond the responsibility of Huawei, the extra expenditure incurred for frequency
adjustment should not be borne by Huawei. Buildings or natural structures between two sites should not be
considered as factors affecting the LOS availability. If the LOS survey shows that there is an obstacle on a
transmission link and there is no way of redirecting the signals on this link to surrounding wireless base stations,
the tenderer should consider using repeaters or other transmission media. The expenditure incurred hereby
should be borne by the tenderer.

6.3 Quotation
If the system contains third-party equipment, the extra expenditure for the devices such as hubs and
routers in the data communication network (DCN) should not be included in the quotation unless requested by
the tenderer.

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