AAU3902

Hardware Description

Issue 10
Date 2021-06-10

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Contents

1 AAU3902 Hardware Description.......................................................................................... 1

1.1 Changes in AAU3902 Hardware Description................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 AAU.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.1 AAU Exterior.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.2 AAU Functions...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.3 AAU Engineering Specifications................................................................................................................................... 10
1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators............................................................................................................................................... 11
1.2.5 AAU Slot Assignment....................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.2.6 AAU RET System................................................................................................................................................................ 17
1.2.7 Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................................. 20
1.3 AAU Cables............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
1.3.1 AAU Cable List.................................................................................................................................................................... 27
1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable...............................................................................................................................................................28
1.3.3 AAU Power Cable.............................................................................................................................................................. 29
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber............................................................................................................................................................. 30
1.3.5 (Optional) Cascading CPRI Optical Fiber.................................................................................................................. 34
1.3.6 Feeder.................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
1.3.7 AISG Multi-Wire Cable..................................................................................................................................................... 35
1.3.8 AISG Extension Cable....................................................................................................................................................... 36

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1 AAU3902 Hardware Description

Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying an active antenna
unit 3902 (AAU3902, which is referred to as AAU in this document). It describes
the exterior, functions, configurations, ports, indicators, and technical
specifications of the AAU as well as its cable types, connector specifications, and
installation positions of the connectors.

The exteriors of components or cables in this document are for reference only. The
actual exteriors may be different.

Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Name Solution Version Product Version

AAU3902 SRAN7.0 and later V100R007C00 and later

For details about
software versions of RF
modules, see Description
> Hardware Description
> 3900 & 5900 Series
Base Station Software
and Hardware
Compatibility
Description.

Intended Audience
This document is intended for:

● Base station installation engineers

● System engineers
● Site maintenance engineers

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Organization
1.1 Changes in AAU3902 Hardware Description
This section describes the changes in AAU3902 Hardware Description.
1.2 AAU
The AAU consists of the radio unit (RU) and antenna unit (AU).
1.3 AAU Cables
This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

1.1 Changes in AAU3902 Hardware Description

This section describes the changes in AAU3902 Hardware Description.

10 (2021-06-10)
This is the tenth commercial release.

Compared with Issue 09 (2018-07-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.1 AAU Exterior Added the figures showing the AAU

dimensions and nameplate position.

Compared with Issue 09 (2018-07-30), this issue does not include any changes or
exclude any topics.

09 (2018-07-30)
This is the ninth commercial release.

Compared with Issue 08 (2017-02-28), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.

Compared with Issue 08 (2017-02-28), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

Entire document Optimized the document organization

and unified the titles.

08 (2017-02-28)
This is the eighth commercial release.

Compared with Issue 07 (2016-10-25), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.

Compared with issue 07 (2016-10-25), this issue includes the following changes.

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Topic Change Description

1.2.3 AAU Engineering Specifications Added the upper-level circuit breaker

specifications of the AAU.

07 (2016-10-25)
This is the seventh commercial release.
Compared with Issue 06 (2014-07-30), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.
Compared with Issue 06 (2014-07-30), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description

1.2.3 AAU Engineering Specifications Modified the display of the AAU

technical specifications.

06 (2014-07-30)
This is the sixth commercial release.
Compared with Issue 05 (2014-04-20), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.
Compared with Issue 05 (2014-04-20), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description

1.2 AAU Changed the PU22 module in slot 2 to

a filler panel by moving the two RF
ports on the PU22 module to the
bottom of the AU.

05 (2014-04-20)
This is the fifth commercial release.
Compared with Issue 04 (2014-03-14), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.
Compared with Issue 04 (2014-03-14), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description

1.2.6 AAU RET System ● Modified the numbers of RCU serial

number.
● Revised the description in this
document.

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04 (2014-03-14)
This is the fourth commercial release.

Compared with Issue 03 (2014-01-20), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.

Compared with Issue 03 (2014-01-20), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators Revised the description in tables.

03 (2014-01-20)
This is the third commercial release.

Compared with Issue 02 (2013-11-28), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.

Compared with Issue 02 (2013-11-28), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.5 AAU Slot Assignment Modified descriptions of slot

configurations supported by different
product versions.

1.2.3 AAU Engineering Specifications ● Modified the section title as well as

the contents as follows: Removed
all contents except engineering
specifications in the original section
"AAU Technical Specifications" and
provided links to other contents.
● Added descriptions about the
weight of an AAU that is configured
with two RUs.
● Added descriptions about the
weight of the handles, decorative
plates, and mounting kits.

02 (2013-11-28)
This is the second commercial release.

Compared with Issue 01 (2013-09-26), this issue does not include any new topics
or exclude any topics.

Compared with Issue 01 (2013-09-26), this issue includes the following changes.

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Topic Change Description

1.2.5 AAU Slot Assignment Added descriptions of slot

configurations supported by different
product versions.

01 (2013-09-26)
This is the first commercial release.
Compared with Draft A (2013-07-30), this issue includes the following new topics:
● 1.2.6 AAU RET System
Compared with Draft A (2013-07-30), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description

1.2.2 AAU Functions Added the AAU logical structure and

the function descriptions of each
module in an AAU.

Compared with Draft A (2013-07-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.

Draft A (2013-07-30)
This is a draft.

1.2 AAU
The AAU consists of the radio unit (RU) and antenna unit (AU).

1.2.1 AAU Exterior

The AAU3902 consists of the RU and AU.
Figure 1-1 shows the AAU exterior.

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Figure 1-1 Exterior

(1) Front (2) Rear

Figure 1-2 shows the AAU dimensions.

Figure 1-2 AAU dimensions

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NOTE

● Active antenna-antenna unit (AAAU): the antenna unit (AU) on an active antenna,
which is referred to as AU in this document
● Active antenna-management unit (AAMU): the control unit on an active antenna, which
is referred to as MU in this document
● Active antenna-radio unit (AARU): the radio unit on an active antenna, which is referred
to as RU in this document
● Active antenna-cover unit (AACU): the cover unit on an active antenna, which is referred
to as CU in this document

An AAU can use any of the following compositions:

● One MU and two RUs
● One MU, one RU, and one CU
Figure 1-3 shows the second composition as an example.

Figure 1-3 AAU composition

Figure 1-4 shows the position of the nameplate on the AAU.

NOTE

The nameplate on the AAU in the figure is only for reference.

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Figure 1-4 Nameplate position

(1) Nameplate position (2) Module name

1.2.2 AAU Functions

The AAU implements its functions through the function modules in it.
The following figure shows the AAU function implementation.

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Figure 1-5 AAU function implementation

An AAU performs the following functions:

● Receives downlink baseband data from the BBU and sends uplink baseband
data to the BBU.
● On the RX channel, receives RF signals through the antenna and feeder,
down-converts the RF signals into intermediate frequency (IF) signals,
amplifies them, and performs analog-to-digital conversion. On the transmit
channel, filters signals, performs digital-to-analog conversion, and up-
converts the RF signals to the TX band.
● Multiplexes RX and TX signals, which enables these signals to share the same
antenna channel. It also filters the RX and TX signals.
● Transmits or receives radio waves and forms beams.
An AU performs the following functions:
● Provides AU arrays, RF combination, feed power, phase-shift network, and
drive system.
● Provides a built-in remote control unit (RCU) to control circuits.
● Reports information about the AU capability and RU in-position status.
● Provides the power supplying channel and communication ports between the
RU and the MU.
● Provides ports for AAU mounting kits.
An MU performs the following functions:

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● Provides a –48 V DC power port.

● Provides CPRI ports to converge and distribute CPRI signals.
● Provides protection and filtering functions.
● Provides operation and management of the AAU and management of the
RUs.
An RU performs the following functions:
● Performs down-conversion, amplification, and analog-to-digital conversion for
RF signals through the RX channel.
● Performs filtering, digital-to-analog conversion, and up-conversion for
downlink signals through the TX channel.
● Multiplexes RX signals and TX signals on the RF channel.
● Provides active antenna calibration and compensation and parameter
configuration.
● Exchanges data between the AU and MU.
A CU performs the following function:
Protects a vacant slot from dust and water.

1.2.3 AAU Engineering Specifications

This section describes AAU engineering specifications, including input power,
equipment specifications, and power consumption.
For detailed specifications, see AAU3902 Technical Specifications.

Input Power
The following table lists the input power specifications of an AAU.

Table 1-1 Input power specifications

Input Power Voltage Range Recommended Circuit
Breaker Specifications

–48 V DC –36 V DC to –57 V DC 25 A

Equipment Specifications
The following table lists the dimensions and weight of an AAU.

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Table 1-2 Dimensions and weight

Module Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight (Excluding Handles and
Mounting Kits)

AAU3902 2000 mm x 350 mm x 260 ● Antenna: 33.5 kg (73.87 lb)

mm (78.74 in. x 13.78 in. x ● 2.1 A: 53 kg (116.87 lb)
10.24 in.)
● 1.8 A: 53 kg (116.87 lb)
● 2.1 A+1.8 A: 62 kg (136.71 lb)

RU44 416 mm x 310 mm x 132 10.9 kg (24.03 lb)

mm (16.38 in. x 12.21 in. x
5.20 in.)

Power Consumption
The following table lists the power consumption of an AAU.

Table 1-3 Power consumption

Module Active Module Maximum Power Consumption

AAU3902 2100 MHz 360 W

1800 MHz 365 W

1800 MHz 695 W

+ 2100 MHz

NOTE

The maximum power consumption is measured when the ambient temperature is 25°C
(77°F) and the load reaches 100%. The actual power consumption has a 10% deviation
from this value.

1.2.4 AAU Ports and Indicators

This section describes the ports and indicators on an AAU.

Ports
The following figure shows ports and indicators on an AAU.

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Figure 1-6 Ports and indicators on an AAU

(1) RU indicators (2) MU indicators (3) AU ports (4) MU ports

The following table describes the ports on an AAU.

Table 1-4 Ports

Item Silkscreen Connector Description

Type

AU ports 790-960(+) DIN male RF ports connected to the ANT

connector ports on the external low-
790-960(-) frequency RF modules

1710-2690(+) DIN male RF ports connected to the ANT

connector ports on the external high-
1710-2690(-) frequency RF modules

AISG IN Standard AISG RET port connected to the RET

female port on an external RF module
connector

AISG OUT Standard AISG RET cascading port connected

male connector to the RET port on an external
RET antenna so that the RF
module can adjust the downtilt
of the cascaded antenna

MU ports RX TX CPRI0 DLC connector Optical/Electrical port 0,

requiring an optical module
with an appropriate rate

RX TX CPRI1 DLC connector Optical/Electrical port 1,

requiring an optical module
with an appropriate rate

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Item Silkscreen Connector Description

Type

PWR EPC5 connector –48 V DC power port

Indicators
The following table describes the indicators on an AAU.

Table 1-5 Indicators

Item Indicator Color Status Meaning

RU RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the

indicator module is faulty.
s
Steady off There is no power supply, or the
module is faulty.

Blinking (on The module is functioning

for 1s and properly.
off for 1s)

Blinking (on Software is being loaded to the

for 0.125s module, or the module is not
and off for running.
0.125s)

ALM Red Steady on Alarms are generated, and the

module must be replaced.

Blinking (on Alarms are generated. The

for 1s and alarms may be caused by the
off for 1s) faults on the related modules or
ports. Therefore, you need to
locate the fault before deciding
whether to replace the module.

Steady off No alarm is generated.

ACT Green Steady on The module is functioning

properly with TX channels
enabled.

Blinking (on The module is functioning

for 1s and properly with TX channels
off for 1s) disabled.

MU RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the

indicator module is faulty.
s
Steady off There is no power supply, or the
module is faulty.

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Item Indicator Color Status Meaning

Blinking (on The module is functioning

for 1s and properly.
off for 1s)

Blinking (on Software is being loaded to the

for 0.125s module, or the module is not
and off for started.
0.125s)

ALM Red Steady on Alarms are generated, and the

module must be replaced.

Steady off No alarm is generated.

Blinking (on Alarms are generated. The

for 1s and alarms may be caused by the
off for 1s) faults on the related modules or
ports. Therefore, you need to
locate the fault before deciding
whether to replace the module.

CPRI0/ Red or Steady The CPRI link is functioning

CPRI1 green green properly.

Steady red The optical module fails to

receive or transmit signals.
Possible causes include that the
optical module is faulty and that
the optical fiber is broken.

Blinking red The CPRI link is out of lock.

(on for 1s Possible causes include that
and off for inter-RAT clock synchronization
1s) fails and CPRI rate negotiation
fails. You are advised to check
the system configuration to
locate the fault.

Steady off The SFP module cannot be

detected, or the optical module
is powered off.

1.2.5 AAU Slot Assignment

This section describes the slot assignment of an AAU.
The following figure shows the slots in an AAU.

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Figure 1-7 Slots in an AAU

The following table describes the slot assignment of an AAU.

Table 1-6 AAU slot assignment

Slo Configure Model Maximu Optiona Configuration

t d Module m l/ Description
Quantity Mandat
ory

Slot MU MU02 1 Mandat ● Maximum

0 ory configuration: Both
optional slots are
Slot RU or CU ● The RU 1 Optional occupied by RUs, as
1 model shown in Figure 1-8.
is
● Typical
RU44-
configuration: The
2.1G.
two optional slots
● The CU are occupied by an
model RU and a CU
is CU. respectively, as
shown in Figure 1-9.
Slot — — — —
2 ● The DBS3900
V100R007C00 and
DBS3900
V100R008C01 only
support the typical
configuration in
which an RU44-2.1G
is installed in slot 1.
● The DBS3900
V100R008C00

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Slo Configure Model Maximu Optiona Configuration

t d Module m l/ Description
Quantity Mandat
ory

Slot RU or CU ● The RU 1 Optional supports both the

3 model typical and
is maximum
RU44- configurations. The
1.8G. RU44-1.8G
● The CU configured in slot 3
model only supports LTE
is CU. FDD mode.
● The DBS3900
V100R009C00 and
later versions
support both the
typical and
maximum
configurations. The
RU44-1.8G
configured in slot 3
supports GL dual-
mode or LTE FDD
mode.

NOTE

The filler panel in slot 2 is integrated with the antenna and cannot be removed.

Figure 1-8 Maximum configuration of an AAU

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Figure 1-9 Typical configuration of an AAU

1.2.6 AAU RET System

The remote electrical tilt (RET) system of an AAU consists of the remote control
unit (RCU), motor, gearing, and phase shifter. In the RET system, the RCU is used
to remotely adjust the downtilts of AU beams.

RET Function
The RCU receives the control signals from the base station and drives the gearing
inside the AU through the step motor to drive the phase shifter in the AU,
adjusting the downtilt of the AU.

RCU RET consists of the following:

● Internal control: Signals are received through CPRI ports on an MU, as shown
in the following figure.

Figure 1-10 RCU internal control

● External control: Signals are received through AISG ports at the bottom of an
AU, as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 1-11 RCU external control

There are three arrays in an AAU, including active high-frequency AU array,

passive low-frequency AU array, and passive high-frequency AU array. The RCU
RET has the following characteristics:
● The three AU arrays are independently controlled by the RCU.
● The active high-frequency AU array supports only internal control mode.
● The two passive AU arrays support both internal and external control modes.
● In external control mode, the RET port does not support OOK signals.
Therefore, if OOK signals are transmitted, an SBT must be installed to
separate OOK signals from the combined signals and convert the OOK signals
to RS485 signals.

RCU Serial Number

The following figure shows the positions and silkscreens of the three RCU serial
numbers on an AAU.

Figure 1-12 Positions and silkscreens of RCU serial numbers

NOTE

Slots 1 and 3 share one RCU serial number.

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Each RCU serial number has 19 characters. The following table describes the
encoding scheme of the RCU serial number and the meaning of each field in the
RCU serial number.
Field Number Field Description
Meaning of
Characte
rs

Company 2 Always set to HW

code

Device 7 Always set to AAU3902

type

Reserved 2 Generated randomly

field

Year 1 It represents the year in which the product is produced.

One character is used to represent the last two digits of
a year.
For example, the last two digits of the years 2001 to
2009 are represented by the characters 1 to 9,
respectively. The letters from A to Z are used to
represent the years starting from year 2010. The letter
A represents 2010 and the subsequent letters represent
the years following 2010. To avoid confusing O, I, and Z
with 0, 1, and 2, skip these letters.

Month 1 It represents the month in which the product is

produced. Hexadecimal is adopted.
For example, characters 1 to 9 represent January to
September, respectively. A represents October, B
represents November, and C represents December.

Sequence 4 Generated in the production process

number

DIN 1 It represents the position of the RF ports which are

position counted from the bottom of the AU.
0 represents the bottom of the AU. The digits 1 and 3
are reserved.

Array 1 0 represents the low-frequency (790 MHz to 960 MHz)

position array, and 1 represents the high-frequency (1710 MHz
to 2690 MHz) array.

RET Configuration Principles

The RET configuration principles are as follows:

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NOTE

For descriptions of the RET solution for the AAU and detailed engineering guidelines, see GSM
BSS AAU Feature Parameter Description, WCDMA RAN AAU Feature Parameter Description, or
eRAN AAU Feature Parameter Description.
● The RET port inside the AU can scan any RCU serial number carrying no link.
The RET port on the bottom of the AU only can scan the RCU serial number
carrying no link corresponding to passive arrays.
● Links are not prioritized, and the first-come first-served principle applies to
the links. Only one AISG link can be established for an RCU serial number. If a
link needs to be switched, you must delete the configuration on the link so
that the link can be released.
● After an RCU link is established, the corresponding RCU serial number is not
displayed in the scanning result of other RET ports.

1.2.7 Optical Modules

An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical
fiber.
Optical modules of various types must be used in pairs on both ends of an optical
fiber. The following table describes the mapping.

NOTICE

● Each type of optical module has its own mapping. If different types of optical
modules are used, performance risks may arise, for example, alarms, bit errors,
and interrupted links.
● To ensure that optical modules are connected and working properly, Huawei
equipment must be used with the original optical modules. As the compatibility
and quality of third-party optical modules cannot be guaranteed, using such
modules may cause connection exceptions or even damage to the main
equipment.

Table 1-7 Optical module mapping

Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU and RRU/AAU

SFP duplex (two-fiber SFP duplex optical modules with the same
bidirectional, duplex for specifications
short) optical module

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Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU and RRU/AAU

SFP BIDI (single-fiber SFP BIDI optical modules are used on both sides.
bidirectional, BIDI for ● The receive and transmit wavelengths of
short) optical module optical modules on both sides have the
mapping relationship. For example, if the
receive and transmit wavelengths of the optical
module on the BBU side are 1270TX/1330RX,
those on the RRU side are 1330TX/1270RX.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of
optical modules are the same.

QSFP BIDI optical module QSFP BIDI optical modules are used on both sides.
● The receive and transmit wavelengths of
optical modules on both sides have the
mapping relationship. For example, if the
receive and transmit wavelengths of the optical
module on the BBU side are 1270TX/1330RX,
those on the RRU side are 1330TX/1270RX.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of
optical modules are the same.

QSFP duplex optical QSFP duplex optical modules with the same
module specifications

QSFP SR4 (short distance, QSFP SR4 optical modules with the same
SR4 for short) optical specifications
module

DSFP optical module/SFP The DSFP optical module is used on the BBU side
BIDI optical module and the SFP BIDI optical module is used on the
RRU side.
● The receive and transmit wavelengths of
optical modules on both sides have the
mapping relationship. For example, if the
receive and transmit wavelengths of the optical
module on the BBU side are 1270TX/1330RX,
those on the RRU side are 1330TX/1270RX.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of
optical modules are the same.

The rate of the optical module to be installed must match the rate of the
corresponding port. Table 1-8 lists the CPRI port rates supported by optical
modules with different rates. Table 1-9 lists the eCPRI port rates supported by
optical modules.

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Table 1-8 CPRI port rates supported by optical modules

Optical CPRI Rate Supported or Not
Module
Type 1.25G 2.5G 4.9G 6.1G 9.8G 10.1G 24.3G

25Ga Not Not Not Not Support Support Support

optical support support support support ed ed ed
module ed ed ed ed

10.1G/ Not Not Support Support Support Support Not

9.8Ga support support ed ed ed ed support
optical ed ed ed
module

6Ga Support Support Support Support Not Not Not

optical ed ed ed ed support support support
module ed ed ed

4.9Ga Support Support Support Not Not Not Not

optical ed ed ed support support support support
module ed ed ed ed

2.5Ga Support Support Not Not Not Not Not

optical ed ed support support support support support
module ed ed ed ed ed

1.25Ga Support Not Not Not Not Not Not

optical ed support support support support support support
module ed ed ed ed ed ed

a: 25G, 10.1G, 9.8G, 6G, 4.9G, 2.5G, or 1.25G is the rate of an optical module.
The rate of an optical module can be obtained from the label on the optical
module, as shown in Figure 1-18.

Table 1-9 eCPRI port rates supported by optical modules

Optical Module Type eCPRI Rate Supported or Not

10G 25G

25G optical module Supported Supported

10.1G/9.8G optical Supported Not supported

module

6G optical module Not supported Not supported

4.9G optical module Not supported Not supported

2.5G optical module Not supported Not supported

1.25G optical module Not supported Not supported

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Optical modules can be classified into single-mode and multimode optical

modules, which can be distinguished as follows:
● The puller of a single-mode optical module is blue and the puller of a
multimode optical module is black or gray.
● The transmission mode is displayed as "SM" on the label of a single-mode
optical module and "MM" on the label of a multimode optical module.

NOTE

● The exterior and label on an optical module in this section are for reference only.
● Only Huawei-certified optical modules meeting the following requirements can be used
for Huawei wireless devices:
● Requirements of devices on which optical modules are to be installed
● Laser safety requirements in the IEC 60825-1 standard
● General safety requirements in the IEC 60950-1 standard
● The supported maximum remote distance varies depending on the optical module. For
details, see section "CPRI Optical Fiber" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Cables. CPRI
optical fibers are configured based on application scenarios.

SFP Optical Module

The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

Figure 1-13 SFP optical modules

(1) Duplex optical module (2) BIDI optical module

There is a label on each optical module that provides information such as the rate,
wavelength, and transmission mode, as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 1-14 Label

(1) Rate (2) Wavelength (3) Transmission (4) Transmission mode

distance

QSFP Optical Module

QSFP optical modules include 100G BIDI optical modules, 100G SR4 optical
modules, and 100G duplex optical modules.
A 100G BIDI optical module provides an LC connector, as shown in the following
figure.

Figure 1-15 100G BIDI optical module

A 100G SR4 optical module provides an MPO connector, as shown in the following
figure.

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Figure 1-16 100G SR4 optical module

A 100G duplex optical module provides a DLC connector, as shown in the

following figure.

Figure 1-17 100G duplex optical module

There is a label on each QSFP optical module, which provides information such as
the rate, wavelength, and transmission mode, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1-18 Label structure

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(1) Rate (2) Wavelength (3) Transmission mode

DSFP Optical Module

The DSFP optical module is a 2x10G BIDI optical module and provides two LC
ports. Each LC port channel can be configured with a rate independently.
The following figure shows the exterior of a DSFP optical module.

Figure 1-19 DSFP optical module

NOTE

The DSFP optical module is applicable to the BBU5900A/BBU3910/BBU5900. In the

BBU3910, the DSFP optical module applies to the UBBPg2/UBBPg2a. In the BBU5900/
BBU5900A, the DSFP optical module applies to the UBBPg2/UBBPg2a/UBBPg3.

Optical Module Adapter

The optical module adapter enables cost-effective connections between an SFP
optical port and a QSFP optical port. An SFP optical module inserted in an optical
module adapter can be used for a QSFP optical port.

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Optical module adapters include QSA28 and QDA adapters. The exterior of an
optical module adapter is shown in Figure 1-20 or Figure 1-21.

Figure 1-20 Exterior of a QSA28

Figure 1-21 Exterior of a QDA

1.3 AAU Cables

This section describes the cables connected to an AAU.

1.3.1 AAU Cable List

This section describes the connections at both ends of the AAU cables, facilitating
cable installation and replacement.

The following table lists AAU cables.

Table 1-10 List of AAU cables

Cable One End The Other End

Connector Installation Connector Installation

Position Position

1.3.2 AAU OT terminal Ground OT terminal Ground

PGND (M6, 16 mm2 terminal on (M8, 16 mm2 terminal on the
Cable or 0.025 in.2) the AAU or 0.025 in.2) ground bar

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Cable One End The Other End

Connector Installation Connector Installation

Position Position

1.3.3 AAU EPC5 PWR port on Depending on External power

Power connector the AAU the power equipment
Cable equipment

1.3.4 CPRI DLC CPRI0 port on DLC connector CPRI port on

Optical connector the AAU the BBU
Fiber

1.3.5 DLC CPRI1 port on DLC connector CPRI0 port on

(Optional) connector the AAU the AAU
Cascading
CPRI
Optical
Fiber

Feeder DIN male 1710-2690(+) DIN male ANT port on

(optional or connector or connector the RRU
delivered 1710-2690(-)
with other port on the
equipment) AAU
790-960(+)
or 790-960(-)
port on the
AAU

AISG DB9 RET port on Standard AISG AISG IN port

Multi-Wire waterproof the RRU female on the AAU or
Cable male connector standard AISG
connector male connector
on the AISG
extension cable

AISG Standard Standard Standard AISG AISG IN port

Extension AISG male AISG female female on the AAU
Cable connector connector on connector
the AISG
multi-wire
cable

1.3.2 AAU PGND Cable

A PGND cable connects an AAU and a ground bar for proper grounding of the
AAU. The maximum length of an AAU PGND cable is 8 m (26.25 ft).
A PGND cable is a green or green and yellow cable. An OT terminal is installed at
each end of the cable. The following figure shows the exterior of a PGND cable.

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Figure 1-22 Exterior of a PGND cable

(1) OT terminal (M6, 16 mm2 or 0.025 in.2) (2) OT terminal (M8, 16 mm2 or 0.025 in.2)

NOTE

● If the customer prepares the PGND cable, a copper-core cable with a cross-sectional
area of 16 mm2 (0.025 in.2) or larger is recommended.
● One OT terminal must be added to each end of the PGND cable onsite.

1.3.3 AAU Power Cable

An AAU power cable is used to lead external -48 V DC power into AAU. The
maximum distance supported by an AAU power cable is 100 m (328.08 ft).

NOTE

If the power equipment is provided by the customer:

● When a single RU is configured, circuit breakers of 20 A are recommended for the
power equipment.
● When two RUs are configured, circuit breakers of 30 A are recommended for the
power equipment.

Exterior
There are two types of AAU power cables in terms of cross-sectional areas: 6 mm2
(0.009 in.2) and 10 mm2 (0.015 in.2), both complying with European standards.

An AAU power cable has an EPC5 connector at one end and a customized
connector at the other end.

The following figure shows an AAU power cable with an EPC5 connector at each
end.

Figure 1-23 Exterior of an AAU power cable

(1) EPC5 connector

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Description
The following table describes an AAU power cable.

Table 1-11 AAU power cable

Cable Wire Wire Color in Most Regions Wire Color in Other
Name Regions

North Europe UK China

America

AAU RTN(+ Black Brown Blue Red

power )
cable
NEG(- Blue Blue Gray Blue
)

Table 1-12 AAU power supply solution and power cable specifications
Recommended National Standard Remote Wire Specifications of
Power Module Distance a Power Cable

● DCDU-12B European standards 0 m to 100 m 10 mm2 (0.015 in.2)

● APM5930 (0 ft to 328.08
ft)
● APM5950H
● APM5950H-L North American 0 m to 100 m 8 AWG (8.2 mm2
standards (0 ft to 328.08 [0.013 in.2])
ft)

NOTE

The AAU3902 uses one DCDU-12B with one group of power cables. The specifications of
the upper-level circuit breakers for the DCDU-12B are 2x80 A.

1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber

CPRI optical fibers are classified into multimode optical fibers and single-mode
optical fibers. They transmit CPRI signals.
A multimode optical fiber connecting a BBU and an AAU is 150 m (492.13 ft) long
at most.
A single-mode optical fiber consists of a single-mode pigtail and a trunk single-
mode optical cable, which are connected through an optical distribution frame
(ODF). A single-mode pigtail is 20 m (65.62 ft) and 70 m (229.66 ft) long at most
on the BBU and AAU sides, respectively.

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NOTE

● The ODF is an outdoor transfer box for optical fibers, which interconnects the single-
mode pigtail and trunk single-mode optical cable.
● The ODF and trunk single-mode optical cable are provided by the customer and must
comply with the ITU-T G.652 standard.
● A multimode optical fiber is used together with a multimode optical module, and a
single-mode pigtail is used together with a single-mode optical module.

Exterior
Multimode optical fiber: The multimode optical fiber has a DLC connector at
each end, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 1-24 Multimode optical fiber

(1) DLC connector (2) Breakout cable (3) Label on the breakout
cable

NOTE

When a multimode optical fiber connects a BBU and an AAU, the breakout cable on the
BBU side is 0.34 m (1.12 ft) and the breakout cable on the AAU side is 0.03 m (0.098 ft).

The following figure shows the connection of a multimode optical fiber between a
BBU and an AAU.

Figure 1-25 Connection of a multimode optical fiber between a BBU and an AAU

(1) Multimode optical fiber between a BBU and an AAU

Single-mode pigtail: It has a DLC connector at one end and an FC, LC, or SC
connector at the other end, as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 1-26 Single-mode pigtails

(1) DLC (2) Breakout (3) Label on (4) FC (5) LC (6) SC

connector cable the breakout connector connector connector
cable

NOTE

● When a single-mode pigtail connects a BBU and an ODF, the breakout cables on the
BBU side and ODF side are 0.34 m (1.12 ft) and 0.8 m (2.62 ft), respectively.
● When a single-mode pigtail connects an ODF and an AAU, the breakout cables on the
AAU side and ODF side are 0.03 m (0.098 ft) and 0.8 m (2.62 ft), respectively.

The following figure shows the connection of a single-mode pigtail.

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Figure 1-27 Connection of a single-mode pigtail

(1) Single-mode pigtail between a BBU and an (2) Single-mode pigtail between an AAU and
ODF an ODF

Selection Principle
The following table describes the principles for selecting CPRI optical fibers.

Table 1-13 Principles for selecting CPRI optical fibers

Remote Selection Principle Remarks

Distance

Shorter than Multimode optical fiber Connects a BBU and an AAU.

or equal to When it connects two AAUs, the
100 m distance between the two AAUs
(328.08 ft) must be shorter than or equal to 10
m (32.81 ft).

Longer than Multimode optical fiber Connects a BBU and an AAU.

100 m
(328.08 ft) Recommended: single- The single-mode pigtail on the BBU
and shorter mode optical fiber or AAU side is connected to the
than or (single-mode pigtail and trunk single-mode optical cable
equal to 150 trunk single-mode optical using the ODF.
m (492.12 cable)
ft)

Greater Single-mode optical fiber

than 150 m (single-mode pigtail and
(492.12 ft) trunk single-mode optical
cable)

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Signal Description
The following table describes the labels on and recommended connections for the
breakout cables of a CPRI optical fiber.

Table 1-14 Labels on and recommended connections for the breakout cables of a
CPRI optical fiber
Label Installation Position

Multimode Multimode Single-Mode

Optical Fiber Optical Fiber Pigtail (Through
Between a BBU Between Two the ODF)
and an AAU AAUs

1A CPRI RX port on CPRI RX port on RX port on the BBU

the AAU AAU 1 or CPRI RX port on
the AAU

1B CPRI TX port on CPRI TX port on TX port on the BBU

the AAU AAU 1 or CPRI TX port on
the AAU

2A TX port on the CPRI TX port on ODF

BBU AAU 0

2B RX port on the CPRI RX port on ODF

BBU AAU 0

1.3.5 (Optional) Cascading CPRI Optical Fiber

Cascading CPRI optical fibers are classified into multimode optical fibers and
single-mode optical fibers. They transmit CPRI signals.

NOTE

● When the distance between two AAUs is shorter than 100 m (328.08 ft), a multimode
optical fiber is used. When the distance is longer than or equal to 100 m (328.08 ft.), a
single-mode optical fiber is used.
● A cascading CPRI optical fiber must be connected to the optical module in a CPRI port.
A multimode optical fiber and single-mode optical fiber are connected to a multimode
optical module and single-mode optical module, respectively.

Exterior
The following figure shows the exterior of a cascading CPRI optical fiber.

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Figure 1-28 Cascading CPRI optical fiber

(1) DLC connector (2) Breakout cable (3) Label on the breakout
cable

1.3.6 Feeder
A feeder connects an RRU and an AAU and transmits signals between the base
station and the antenna system.

Exterior
Figure 1-29 shows a feeder with a DIN male connector at each end.

Figure 1-29 Exterior of a feeder

(1) DIN male connector

1.3.7 AISG Multi-Wire Cable

An AISG multi-wire cable connects an RRU and an AAU to transmit control signals
from a base station to an RET antenna. When the RRU is connected to the RET
antenna, an AISG multi-wire cable transmits RS485 signals. The length of an AISG
multi-wire cable is 5 m (16.40 ft).

NOTE

● An AAU contains built-in RCUs.

● An RCU is a driving motor used for the phase shifter in the RET antenna. It receives
control commands from a base station and runs commands to drive the step motor.
Using a gear, the step motor drives the adjustable phase shifter in the antenna to
change the downtilt of the antenna.

Exterior
The following figure shows the exterior of an AISG multi-wire cable.

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Figure 1-30 AISG multi-wire cable

(1) DB9 waterproof male connector (2) Standard AISG female connector

Description
The following table describes an AISG multi-wire cable.

Table 1-15 AISG multi-wire cable

X1 End (Pin of X2 End (Pin of the Color Wire Type Description

the DB9 Standard AISG
Waterproof Female
Male Connector)
Connector)

White and
blue Twisted
X1.1 X2.1 +12V
pair
Blue

X1.3 X2.3 White and RS485 B

orange Twisted
pair
X1.5 X2.5 Orange RS485 A

X1.4 X2.4 White and - GND

green

X1.9 and X1.4 - - - GND

interconnected

- X2.1 and X2.6 - - +12V

interconnected

- X2.4 and X2.7 - - GND

interconnected

1.3.8 AISG Extension Cable

When the distance between the RRU and the AAU is longer than 5 m (16.40 ft),
an AISG multi-wire cable is not long enough for connection between the RRU and

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the AAU. As a result, the AISG extension cable is used to extend the AISG multi-
wire cable. The length of an AISG extension cable is 15 m (49.21 ft).

Exterior
The following figure shows the exterior of an AISG extension cable.

Figure 1-31 Exterior of an AISG extension cable

(1) Standard AISG male connector (2) Standard AISG female connector

Description
The following table describes an AISG extension cable.

Table 1-16 Description of an AISG extension cable

X1 End (Pin X2 End (Pin Color Wire Type Description

of the of the
Standard Standard
AISG Male AISG
Connector) Female
Connector)

X1.1 X2.1 White and Twisted pair +12 V

blue

Blue

X1.7 X2.7 White and Twisted pair DC Return A

orange

Orange

X1.3 X2.3 White and Twisted pair RS485 B

green

X1.5 X2.5 Green RS485 A

X1.6 X2.6 White and Twisted pair +24 V

brown

Brown

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