Data Sheet

Cisco Universal Small Cell 7734

The Cisco Universal Small Cell (USC) 7734 is part of the Cisco Small Cell Solution,
an end-to-end platform that integrates third-generation (3G), Long Term Evolution
(LTE), and carrier-grade Wi-Fi with self-organizing network (SON) technologies and
backhaul for an efficient and secure heterogeneous network (HetNet). The Cisco USC
Series provides the right access point for every environment, from the home to the
enterprise to high-density urban environments such as venues (Figure 1). This
product is designed for dense urban environments.
Figure 1.

Cisco Universal Small Cell Series

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Product Overview
The Cisco USC 7734 is a dual-mode, indoor small cell that provides LTE and Wideband Code Division Multiple
Access (WCDMA) coverage and capacity to locations where a service providers LTE and WCDMA macro cellular
networks cannot do so cost-effectively. These locations range from indoor event venues requiring high-density
service to concourse spaces, such as shopping malls, airports, and transportation stations that are characterized
by sudden surges in demand.
In addition to transforming the mobile experience and helping service providers cope with challenging congestion
conditions, the Cisco USC 7734 (Figure 2) reduces network costs through intelligent policy-based operation. It
uses in- building backhaul and provides a dynamic evolution path from 3G to LTE services. There is also an
external plug- on Wi-Fi module (the Cisco USC 7210) for service providers who want to deliver multimode services.
Figure 2.

Cisco Universal Small Cell 7734

Features and Benefits

During technology transitions, service providers need to tune the balance of 3G and 4G capacity according to
changing demand. The Cisco USC 7734 runs 4G LTE and 3G Evolved High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA+)
simultaneously, with software-defined resource allocation. The small cell can therefore be deployed and remotely
upgraded as 3G only, 4G only, or a combination of 3G and 4G. The quad-band radios can also be remotely
software-configured for either 4G LTE or 3G HSPA+ use.
For busy small cells interacting with the existing macro network, service providers demand key performance
indicators (KPIs) to match those of the macro network. The Cisco USC 7734 is a high-availability small cell
designed to provide up to 99.999 percent availability in high-traffic environments, using commercially proven, highavailability software enhancements to maximize cell uptime. In common with all Cisco small cells, the Cisco USC
7734 offers fully automated real-time interference management, which is further enhanced using SON techniques
for multicell clusters.

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Ease of Management

Low-cost scalability, maintenance, and new service delivery are provided by the Cisco USC CloudBase lifecycle
management system, which is dedicated to small cell deployments. The result is a compelling combination of
flexible capacity and coverage with a low total cost of ownership (TCO) that can be deployed quickly and easily in
large numbers.

Main Features

Support for LTE and 3G-HSPA+ modes

Optional external Wi-Fi module

High-availability software

Allocation of 4G and 3G capacity

Future support for up to 64 LTE users (32 at launch) and 24 3G users (16 at launch) on licensed spectrum

Fully automated, real-time radio interference management and self-configuration

SON support for multi-cell deployments, with no local enterprise small cell controller needed

Cisco USC CloudBase software automation and lifecycle management systems that help simplify
installation, reduce TCO, and accelerate rollout

Self-Organizing Network
The Cisco USC Series can support ActiveSON, an intelligent and automatic method for improving the installation
and performance of a grid of cells in a location. Using peer-to-peer discovery and signaling, cells are able to
discover each other, set key parameters such as neighbor lists, and dynamically adjust their configuration as the
environment changes.
Cisco Quantum SON is fully integrated with the Cisco Universal Small Cell portfolio, to seamlessly integrate small
cells into the macro network and create a truly heterogeneous multivendor multitechnology Radio Access Network
(RAN). With SON built into every Cisco USC access point, orchestrated and delivered at the network layer through
Quantum SON, Cisco SON provides resilient, automatic operation, with self-installation, self-optimization, and selfhealing, even in shared-frequency indoor environments. These capabilities help reduce operating expenses (OpEx)
and improve quality of experience.

Product Specifications
Table 1 lists the detailed product specifications for the Cisco USC 7734.
Table 1.

Product Specifications

Feature

LTE Specification

W-CDMA Specification

Throughput

150-Mbps downlink (nominal) @ 20 MHz BW

HSDPA+ 64QAM

50-Mbps uplink (nominal) @ 20 MHz BW

HSUPA 5.76 Mbps

LTE: Cat 1-4 supported

HSDPA Cat 5-10 and 12-14

User equipment category

Users supported

32-64 Radio Resource Control (RRC) connected;

96-192* data radio bearers (DRBs)

16-24* active users

Bandwidth options

5, 10, and 20* MHz

5 MHz

Frequency bands

Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 or 12

Bands 1, 2 or 5

Maximum transmit power

2 x 24dBm (250 mW) multiple-input and multiple

output (MIMO)

1 x 24 dBm (250 mW)

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Feature

LTE Specification

W-CDMA Specification

Standards (3GPP)

Release 9

Release 8

Core network interface

S1-MME/U

luh standard

Mounting options

Wall, plenum, and desk-mount design (VESA option)

Security

Network connection security: IPsec

Device security and authentication: Certificate
Air interface ciphering and integrity: 128-EIA1, 128EIA2, 128-EEA1, and 128-EEA2

Air interface ciphering and integrity: f8/UEA1 and

f9/UIA1

Timing

1588 v2*, NTP, GPS, and macro sniff

Location

GPS

Management

Broadband Forum TR-069, TR-196 amdt 2

Connectivity

100BASE-T and 1000BASE-T Ethernet, electrical or optical

Power supply

-48V DC

Operating temperature

32 to 104F (0 to 40C), -5 to 50C short term

Cooling

Convection only

Dimensions

10.5 x 10 x 3.4 in. (26. 6 x 25.5 x 8.6 cm) including wall mounting plate

Future releases of software required

Licensing
The software for the Cisco USC 7734 is only licensed by Cisco to service providers and others that have the rights
and authority to deploy and radiate in the licensed spectrum bands.

Ordering Information
The Cisco USC 7734 is available for sale to service providers that have WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+, and LTE
technology and spectrum assets in 3G Bands 1, 2 or 5 (1900 or 850 MHz) or LTE in Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 4, 7 or 12
(1900, 1800, 850, 1700/2100, 2600 or 700MHz) . To place an order, visit the Cisco Ordering homepage. To
download software, visit the Cisco Software Center. The Cisco USC 7734 hardware can be ordered using the part
numbers listed in Table 2.
Table 2.

Hardware Product Part Numbers

Product Name

Description

Order Code

Cisco Universal Small Cell 7734

(AT&T Version; internal antennas)

3G+LTE Small Cell; Band 2/4/5/12; LTE 2 x 250mW, Band 2/5 WCDMA 250mW;
GPS

USC7734-AN-K9=

Cisco Universal Small Cell 7734

3G+LTE Small Cell; Band 2/4/5/12; LTE 2 x 250mW, Band 2/5 WCDMA 250mW;
(AT&T Version; external antennas) GPS

USC7734-AX-K9

Cisco Universal Small Cell 7734

(EU&APJC Version; internal
antennas)

3G+LTE Small Cell; Band 1/3/7; LTE 2 x 250mW, Band 1 WCDMA 250mW; GPS

USC7734-RN-K9=

Cisco Universal Small Cell 7734

(EU&APJC Version; external
antennas)

3G+LTE Small Cell; Band 1/3/7; LTE 2 x 250mW, Band 1 WCDMA 250mW; GPS

USC7734-RX-K9

Cisco Universal Small Cell 7734

(Americas Version; internal
antennas)

3G+LTE Small Cell; Band 4/7; LTE 2 x 250mW, Band 2/5 WCDMA 250mW; GPS

USC7734-TN-K9=

Cisco Universal Small Cell 7734

(Americas Version; external
antennas)

3G+LTE Small Cell; Band 4/7; LTE 2 x 250mW, Band 2/5 WCDMA 250mW; GPS

USC7734-TX-K9

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Product Name

Description

Order Code

Power Cord 48V

US AC/DC power adapter for USC7734

USC7734-PWR-US

Power Cord 48V

EU AC/DC power adapter for USC7734

USC7734-PWR-EU

Power Cord 48V

UK AC/DC power adapter for USC7734

USC7734-PWR-UK

Optical SFP Insert

1000BASE-LX/LH SFP transceiver module, MMF/SMF, 1310nm, DOM

GLC-LH-SMD

Optical SFP Insert

1000BASE-SX SFP transceiver module, MMF, 850nm, DOM

GLC-SX-MMD

Ceiling Mount Bracket

USC7734 ceiling mount bracket

USC7734-CEILINGBR

System Requirements
Table 3 lists the system requirements needed for successful deployment of the Cisco USC 7734.
Table 3.

System Requirements

WCDMA network

The Cisco USC 7734 requires a standards-based Iuh Home Node B gateway (HNB-GW), usually through
a security gateway (SeGW) to terminate IPSec, for communication with an existing 3G core network using
Iu interfaces. This HNB-GW can be separately provided by Cisco as functionality available on the Cisco
ASR 5000 Series product.

Management system

The Cisco USC 7734 requires a TR-069-compliant management system to manage both the WCDMA and
LTE capabilities of the product.

LTE network

The Cisco USC 7734 is designed to provide a direct connection to the LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
through S1 interfaces (usually through an SeGW to terminate IPSec). Cisco can provide the SeGW and
EPC as separately available items with our ASR 5000 Series. If it is necessary to provide S1 aggregation,
then an LTE Home eNodeB gateway (HeNB-GW) can be used.

-48 VDC

A -48V DC power supply is required to power the Cisco USC 7734.

Backhaul

The Cisco USC 7734 requires suitable backhaul to handle both WCDMA HSPA and LTE traffic, which
could be as high as 170 Mbps on the downlink and ~43 Mbps on the uplink. The unit has electrical or
optical Gigabit Ethernet, and for dual-mode operations, the backhaul would have to provide at least VDSL
capabilities.

Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty

The Cisco USC 7734 includes a 12-month hardware warranty and 90-day software warranty. Find warranty
information on Cisco.com at the Product Warranties page.

Cisco Small Cell Services

The Cisco Small Cell Solution is delivered by Cisco Services, an organization with exceptional experience and
expertise in implementing large commercial small cell deployments and providing world-class systems service
integration. With specialized tools, knowledge, methodologies, best practices, and a collaborative delivery model
that combines Cisco expertise with our partners and customers capabilities, Cisco Services achieves superior
results. We help service providers mitigate risk, accelerate time to market for new revenue-generating services,
lower total cost of ownership, maximize the value of investments, and improve the customer experience through
service assurance.
The Cisco Services team delivers comprehensive support, encompassing the service providers entire network
lifecycle. Through a lifecycle approach to services, Cisco has developed consistent and proven methodologies to
help service providers successfully design and deliver new service offerings. These services are customized to an
operators needs and are delivered through an extensive global support infrastructure, which includes the awardwinning Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC), Cisco Services resources, Centers of Excellence, small cell
interoperability testing (IOT) and system verification test (SVT) labs, and ecosystem partners.

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For More Information

For more information about the Cisco USC 7734, visit http://www.cisco.com/go/smallcell or contact your local
account representative.

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