RRU5901&RRU5901w&RRU5301 (2.

6G)&RRU3971a

Hardware Description

Issue 05
Date 2018-08-25

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About This Document

Purpose
This document provides reference for planning and deploying a DC blade
RRU5901&RRU5901w&RRU5301&RRU3971a (referred to as RRU in this document). RRU
is short for remote radio unit. It presents the exterior and describes the ports, functions, cable
types, connector specifications, and cable connections of the RRU.

Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to the RRU.
Product Name Solution Version Product Version

RRU5901 l SRAN10.1 and later V100R010C10 and later

versions versions
l GBSS17.1 and later For details about the
versions software versions of RF
l eRAN8.1 and later modules, see Software and
versions Hardware Compatibility
Description.

5G RAN1.0 and later V100R013C10 and later

versions versions
For details about the
software versions of RF
modules, see Software and
Hardware Compatibility
Description.

RRU5901w l SRAN11.1 and later V100R011C10 and later

versions versions
l GBSS18.1 and later For details about the
versions software versions of RF
l eRAN11.1 and later modules, see Software and
versions Hardware Compatibility
Description.

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Product Name Solution Version Product Version

RRU5301 (2.6G) l SRAN11.1 and later V100R011C10 and later

versions versions
l eRAN11.1 and later For details about the
versions software versions of RF
modules, see Software and
Hardware Compatibility
Description.

RRU3971a l SRAN10.1 and later V100R010C10 and later

versions versions
l GBSS17.1 and later For details about the
versions software versions of RF
l eRAN8.1 and later modules, see Software and
versions Hardware Compatibility
Description.

Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
l Base station installation engineers
l System engineers
l Site maintenance engineers

Organization
1 Changes in RRU5901&RRU5901w&RRU5301 (2.6G)&RRU3971a Hardware
Description
This section describes the changes in RRU5901&RRU5901w&RRU5301 (2.6G)&RRU3971a
Hardware Description.
2 RRU Introduction
This chapter describes the exterior and function of the RRU as well as the ports and indicators
on the RRU.
3 RRU Cables
This chapter describes RRU cables.
4 RF Cable Connections for the RRU5901&RRU5901w&RRU5301 (2.6G)&RRU3971a
RF cable connections for the RRU vary depending on the configurations of the RRU and
antenna.
5 RRU Auxiliary Devices
This chapter describes RRU auxiliary devices.

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Conventions
Symbol Conventions

The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Symbol Description

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in equipment damage, data loss,
performance deterioration, or unanticipated results.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.

Calls attention to important information, best practices and

tips.
NOTE is used to address information not related to
personal injury, equipment damage, and environment
deterioration.

General Conventions

The general conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention Description

Times New Roman Normal paragraphs are in Times New Roman.

Boldface Names of files, directories, folders, and users are in

boldface. For example, log in as user root.

Italic Book titles are in italics.

Courier New Examples of information displayed on the screen are in
Courier New.

Command Conventions

The command conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention Description

Boldface The keywords of a command line are in boldface.

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Convention Description

Italic Command arguments are in italics.

[] Items (keywords or arguments) in brackets [ ] are optional.

{ x | y | ... } Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by

vertical bars. One item is selected.

[ x | y | ... ] Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by

vertical bars. One item is selected or no item is selected.

{ x | y | ... }* Optional items are grouped in braces and separated by

vertical bars. A minimum of one item or a maximum of all
items can be selected.

[ x | y | ... ]* Optional items are grouped in brackets and separated by

vertical bars. Several items or no item can be selected.

GUI Conventions

The GUI conventions that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Convention Description

Boldface Buttons, menus, parameters, tabs, window, and dialog titles

are in boldface. For example, click OK.

> Multi-level menus are in boldface and separated by the ">"

signs. For example, choose File > Create > Folder.

Keyboard Operations

The keyboard operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

Format Description

Key Press the key. For example, press Enter and press Tab.

Key 1+Key 2 Press the keys concurrently. For example, pressing Ctrl
+Alt+A means the three keys should be pressed
concurrently.

Key 1, Key 2 Press the keys in turn. For example, pressing Alt, A means
the two keys should be pressed in turn.

Mouse Operations

The mouse operations that may be found in this document are defined as follows.

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Action Description

Click Select and release the primary mouse button without

moving the pointer.

Double-click Press the primary mouse button twice continuously and

quickly without moving the pointer.

Drag Press and hold the primary mouse button and move the
pointer to a certain position.

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Contents

About This Document.....................................................................................................................ii

1 Changes in RRU5901&RRU5901w&RRU5301 (2.6G)&RRU3971a Hardware
Description.........................................................................................................................................1
2 RRU Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 RRU Exterior.................................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 RRU Functions............................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 RRU Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................................6
2.4 RRU Ports.......................................................................................................................................................................7
2.5 RRU Indicators............................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.6 Optical Modules........................................................................................................................................................... 10

3 RRU Cables...................................................................................................................................17
3.1 RRU Cable List............................................................................................................................................................ 18
3.2 RRU PGND Cable........................................................................................................................................................19
3.3 RRU Power Cable........................................................................................................................................................ 20
3.4 CPRI Fiber Optic Cable................................................................................................................................................21
3.5 RRU RF Jumper........................................................................................................................................................... 27
3.6 RRU AISG Multi-Wire Cable...................................................................................................................................... 28
3.7 RRU AISG Extension Cable........................................................................................................................................ 29

4 RF Cable Connections for the RRU5901&RRU5901w&RRU5301 (2.6G)&RRU3971a... 32

5 RRU Auxiliary Devices.............................................................................................................. 34

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1 Changes in
RRU5901&RRU5901w&RRU5301
(2.6G)&RRU3971a Hardware Description

This section describes the changes in RRU5901&RRU5901w&RRU5301 (2.6G)&RRU3971a

Hardware Description.

05 (2018-08-25)
This is the fifth official release.
Compared with Issue 04 (2018-03-30), this issue does not include any new information.
Compared with Issue 04 (2018-03-30), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description

3.3 RRU Power Cable Modified the specifications of an RRU

power cable.

Compared with Issue 04 (2018-03-30), no information is deleted from this issue.

04 (2018-03-30)
This is the fourth official release.
Compared with Issue 03 (2018-01-20), this issue does not include any new information.
Compared with Issue 03 (2018-01-20), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description

The whole document Added information about the RRU5901w

and RRU3971a.

Compared with Issue 03 (2018-01-20), no information is deleted from this issue.

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03 (2018-01-20)
This is the third official release.

Compared with Issue 02 (2017-09-30), this issue does not include any new information.

Compared with Issue 02 (2017-09-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

The whole document Added information about the RRU5301.

Compared with Issue 02 (2017-09-30), no information is deleted from this issue.

02 (2017-09-30)
This is the second official release.

Compared with Issue 01 (2017-06-15), this issue does not include any new information.

Compared with Issue 01 (2017-06-15), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

About This Document Updated the required product versions and

added support of the RRU by the DBS5900.

Compared with Issue 01 (2017-06-15), no information is deleted from this issue.

01 (2017-06-15)
This is the first official release.

Compared with Draft A (2017-03-30), this issue does not include any new information.

Compared with Draft A (2017-03-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

2.2 RRU Functions Added descriptions of the OPM50M(Ver.B).

5 RRU Auxiliary Devices

Compared with Draft A (2017-03-30), no information is deleted from this issue.

Draft A (2017-03-30)
This is a draft.

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2 RRU Introduction

About This Chapter

This chapter describes the exterior and function of the RRU as well as the ports and indicators
on the RRU.

2.1 RRU Exterior

This section describes the exterior and dimensions of an RRU.
2.2 RRU Functions
This section describes main functions of an RRU.
2.3 RRU Technical Specifications
This section describes technical specifications of an RRU, including supported modes,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, and antenna capabilities.
2.4 RRU Ports
This section describes ports on the RRU panels. An RRU has a bottom panel, cabling cavity
panel, and indicator panel.
2.5 RRU Indicators
This section describes six indicators on an RRU. They indicate the running status of the RRU.
2.6 Optical Modules
An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical fiber.

2.1 RRU Exterior

This section describes the exterior and dimensions of an RRU.
Figure 2-1 shows the exterior of an RRU.

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Figure 2-1 RRU exterior

Figure 2-2 shows RRU dimensions.

Figure 2-2 RRU dimensions

You can obtain the RRU name, RRU frequency band and power supply information from the
nameplate on the cover plate. Figure 2-3 shows the positions of the nameplate on the RRU.
NOTE

The actual nameplate may differ from what is shown in the figure.

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Figure 2-3 Positions of the nameplate

(1) Nameplate (2) Module name (3) Frequency band (4) Power supply type

2.2 RRU Functions

This section describes main functions of an RRU.
The Remote Radio Unit (RRU) consists of the high-speed interface unit, signal processing
unit, power amplifier, duplexer, extension ports, and power module.
Figure 2-4 shows the functional structure of the RRU.

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Figure 2-4 Functional structure of an RRU

NOTE

For details about the extension ports, see 2.4 RRU Ports.

The RRU performs the following functions:

l Receives downlink baseband data from the BBU and sends uplink baseband data to the
BBU.
l Receives RF signals from the antenna system, down-converts the signals to intermediate
frequency (IF) signals, amplifies the IF signals, performs analog-to-digital conversion,
and up-converts RF signals to the transmit (TX) band.
l Multiplexes receive (RX) and TX signals on the RF channel so that these signals can
share the same antenna channel, and filters the RX and TX signals.
l Provides a built-in Bias Tee (BT). Besides receiving and transmitting RF signals, RRU
RF ports A and B transmit OOK signals to antennas through the built-in BT. The RF
ports A, B, C, and D also supply DC power to the tower mounted amplifier (TMA).
l The RRU can work with the Monitoring Extension Box (MEB). The MEB can transmit
external RS-485 communication signals and dry node monitoring signals into the RRU,
implementing information monitoring and reporting. For details about the MEB, see
MEB06D User Guide.
l When an RRU is equipped with an AC/DC power module, the RRU and the power
module together are called an AC RRU. For details about the AC/DC power module, see
OPM15M(Ver.B) User Guide or OPM50M(Ver.B) User Guide.

2.3 RRU Technical Specifications

This section describes technical specifications of an RRU, including supported modes,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, and antenna capabilities.

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For details about technical specifications of an RRU, see section Technical Specifications of
RRUs in the RRU Technical Specifications.

2.4 RRU Ports

This section describes ports on the RRU panels. An RRU has a bottom panel, cabling cavity
panel, and indicator panel.
Figure 2-5 shows the ports on the RRU panels.

Figure 2-5 Ports on the RRU panels

Table 2-1 describes ports and indicators on the RRU panels.

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Table 2-1 Ports and indicators on the RRU panels

Item Silkscreen Remarks

(1) Bottom ports A T/R TX/RX port A (4.3-10 female connector),

supporting RET signal transmission

C T/R TX/RX port C (4.3-10 female connector)

D T/R TX/RX port D (4.3-10 female connector)

B T/R TX/RX port B (4.3-10 female connector),

supporting RET signal transmission

RET Communication port for the RET antenna,

supporting RET signal transmission

(2) Ports in the RTN(+) Power supply socket, For details about RRU
cabling cavity power cable appearance and specifications,
NEG(-) see 3.3 RRU Power Cable.

CPRI0 Optical port 0, connected to the BBU or an

upper-level RRU

CPRI1 Optical port 1, connected to a lower-level

RRU or the BBU

(3) Indicator RUN For details, see 2.5 RRU Indicators.

ALM

ACT

VSWR

CPRI0

CPRI1

NOTE

l The port for transmitting RET signals is determined by the software.

l Connect the CPRI0 port to the BBU by default in the single-mode scenario.

2.5 RRU Indicators

This section describes six indicators on an RRU. They indicate the running status of the RRU.
For detailed positions of RRU indicators, see 2.4 RRU Ports.
Table 2-2 describes RRU indicators.

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Table 2-2 RRU Indicators

Indicator Color Status Meaning

RUN Green Steady on The power input is available, but the board
is faulty.

Steady off No power input is available, or the board is

faulty.

Blinking (on for The board is running properly.

1s and off for 1s)

Blinking (on for The board software is being loaded, or the

0.125s and off for board is not working.
0.125s)

ALM Red Steady on Alarms are generated, and the module must
be replaced.

Blinking (on for Alarms are generated. The alarms may be

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

Steady off No alarms are generated.

ACT Green Steady on The board is working properly when TX

channels are enabled or software is being
loaded to a board that is not started.

Blinking (on for The board is running with TX channels

1s and off for 1s) disabled.

VSWR Red Steady off No voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR)

alarm is generated.

Blinking (on for VSWR alarms are generated on the B T/R

1s and off for 1s) or B T port.

Steady on VSWR alarms are generated on the A T/R

or A T port.

Blinking (on for VSWR alarms are generated on the A T/R

0.125s and off for and B T/R or A T and B T ports.
0.125s)

CPRI0 Red and Steady green The CPRI link is running properly.
green
Steady red An optical module fails to receive or
transmit signals possibly because the
optical module is faulty or the optical fiber
is broken.

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Indicator Color Status Meaning

Blinking red (on The CPRI link is out of lock because of

for 1s and off for faults on the mutual lock of dual-mode
1s) clock sources or mismatched data rates on
CPRI ports.

Steady off The optical module cannot be detected or is

powered off.

CPRI1 Red and Steady green The CPRI link is running properly.
green
Steady red An optical module fails to receive or
transmit signals possibly because the
optical module is faulty or the optical fiber
is broken.

Blinking red (on The CPRI link is out of lock because of

for 1s and off for faults on the mutual lock of dual-mode
1s) clock sources or mismatched data rates on
CPRI ports.

Steady off The optical module cannot be detected or is

powered off.

NOTE

VSWR indicators on RRUs providing one or more than two TX channels have two types of status:
l Steady off: No VSWR alarm is generated.
l Steady on: VSWR alarms are generated on one or more ports.

2.6 Optical Modules

An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical fiber.

Optical modules can be classified as single-mode and multimode optical modules, which can
be distinguished as follows:
l The puller of a single-mode optical module is blue and the puller of a multimode optical
module is black or gray.
l 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.

Optical modules must be used in pairs on both ends of an optical fiber. The following table
describes the mapping.

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.

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Table 2-3 Optical module mapping

Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU and RRU/AAU

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

SFP BIDI (single-fiber SFP BIDI optical modules are used on both sides.
bidirectional, BIDI for short) l The receive and transmit wavelengths of an optical
optical module module on both sides have the mapping relationship.
QSFP BIDI optical module 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.
l Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.

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

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

DSFP optical module/SFP The DSFP optical module is used on the BBU side and
BIDI optical module the SFP BIDI optical module is used on the RRU side.
l The receive and transmit wavelengths of an optical
module 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.
l Except for wavelengths, the specifications of optical
modules are the same.

NOTE

l The exterior and label on an optical module in this section are for reference only.
l Boards or RF modules supporting only the 1.25 Gbit/s CPRI port rate, for example, a GTMU or
RRU3908 V1, cannot use 10 Gbit/s optical modules.
l Only Huawei-certified optical modules meeting the following requirements can be used for Huawei
wireless devices:
l Requirements of devices on which optical modules are to be installed
l Laser safety requirements in the IEC 60825-1 standard
l General safety requirements in the IEC 60950-1 standard
l For part numbers for Huawei Wireless certificated and provided SFP and QSFP optical modules, see
Spare Parts Catalog.
l The supported maximum remote distance varies depending on the optical module. For details, see
section "CPRI Fiber Optic Cable" in 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Cables. CPRI fiber optic
cables are configured based on application scenarios.

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SFP Optical Module

The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

Figure 2-6 SFP optical modules

a: duplex optical module b: BIDI optical module

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

Figure 2-7 Label structure

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

NOTE

SFP optical modules are not applicable to AAU5271, AAU5281, and AAU5612.

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.

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Figure 2-8 100G BIDI optical module

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

Figure 2-9 100G SR4 optical module

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

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Figure 2-10 100G duplex optical module

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

Figure 2-11 Exteriors of optical modules (QSFP)

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

NOTE

QSFP optical modules are applicable to BBUs, AAU5271/AAU5281/AAU5612, and radio multiplex
units (RMUs), but not to RRUs and other AAUs. In addition, only QSFP optical modules with a data
rate of 40 Gbit/s are applicable to the RMUs.

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DSFP Optical Module

The DSFP optical module is a 2x10G BIDI optical module and provides two LC connectors.
Each LC connector channel can be configured with a rate independently.

The following figure shows the exterior of a DSFP optical module.

Figure 2-12 DSFP Optical Module

NOTE

The DSFP optical module is applicable to the BBU3910 and BBU5900. In the BBU3910, the DSFP
optical module applies to the UBBPg2 and UBBPg2a. In the BBU5900, the DSFP optical module
applies to the UBBPg2, UBBPg2a, and 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.

Optical module adapters include QSA28 and QDA adapters. The exterior of an optical
module adapter is shown in Figure 2-13 or Figure 2-14.

Figure 2-13 Exterior of a QSA28

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Figure 2-14 Exterior of a QDA

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3 RRU Cables

About This Chapter

This chapter describes RRU cables.

3.1 RRU Cable List

This section describes RRU cable connections.
3.2 RRU PGND Cable
An RRU PGND cable connects an RRU and a ground bar, ensuring the proper grounding of
the RRU. The maximum length of an RRU PGND cable is 8 m (26.25 ft).
3.3 RRU Power Cable
The RRU power cable is a -48 V DC shielded cable. It feeds -48 V DC power to an RRU. The
maximum length of power supply that an RRU power cable supports is 100 m (328.08 ft).
3.4 CPRI Fiber Optic Cable
CPRI fiber optic cables are classified into multimode fiber optic cables and single-mode fiber
optic cables. They transmit CPRI signals.
3.5 RRU RF Jumper
The 1/2" RRU RF jumper transmits and receives RF signals between an RRU and an antenna.
A fixed-length RF jumper used by an RRU is 2 m (6.56 ft), 3 m (9.84 ft), 4 m (13.12 ft), 6 m
(19.68 ft), or 10 m (32.81 ft). A variable-length RF jumper used by an RRU has a maximum
length of 10 m (32.81 ft).
3.6 RRU AISG Multi-Wire Cable
An RRU AISG multi-wire cable connects an RRU and an RCU 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 the AISG multi-wire cable is 5
m (16.40 ft), 10 m (32.80 ft) or 20 m (65.60 ft).
3.7 RRU AISG Extension Cable
When the distance between an RRU and an RCU is longer than 5 m (16.4 ft), an AISG multi-
wire cable is not long enough to connect the RRU and the RCU. In this case, an AISG
extension cable is used to extend the AISG multi-wire cable for transmitting RS485 signals.
The length of the AISG extension cable is 15 m (49.21 ft).

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3.1 RRU Cable List

This section describes RRU cable connections.

Table 3-1 lists RRU cables.

Table 3-1 RRU cables

Cable One End The Other End

Connector Installation Connector Installation

Position Position

3.2 RRU OT terminal Ground OT terminal Ground terminal

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

3.3 RRU Power Female fast NEG(-) and Depending on External power
Cable connector RTN(+) ports the power equipment
(pressfit type) on the RRU supply
equipment

3.4 CPRI Fiber DLC connector l CPRI0 DLC connector l CPRI port on
Optic Cable port on the a board in
RRU the BBU or
l CPRI1 CPRI1 port
port on the on the upper-
RRU level RRU
l CPRI0 port
on the lower-
level RRU or
CPRI port on
a board in
the BBU

3.5 RRU RF 4.3-10 male RF ports on 4.3-10 male Antenna system

Jumper connector the RRU connector or
DIN male
connector
NOTICE
Select cables
based on the
type of the
connector at the
other end of the
cable on live
networks.

3.6 RRU AISG DB9 waterproof RET port on Standard AISG Standard AISG
Multi-Wire male connector the RRU female male connector
Cable connector on the RCU or
on the AISG
extension cable

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Cable One End The Other End

Connector Installation Connector Installation

Position Position

3.7 RRU AISG Standard AISG Standard Standard AISG Standard AISG
Extension male connector AISG female female male connector
Cable connector on connector on the RCU
the AISG
multi-wire
cable

3.2 RRU PGND Cable

An RRU PGND cable connects an RRU and a ground bar, ensuring the proper grounding of
the RRU. The maximum length of an RRU PGND cable is 8 m (26.25 ft).

Exterior
A PGND cable is green or green and yellow with a cross-sectional area of 16 mm2 (0.025 in.
2).
An OT terminal is installed at each end of the cable. Figure 3-1 shows a PGND cable.

Figure 3-1 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

l 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.
l One OT terminal must be added to each end of the PGND cable onsite.
l You can determine the color of the cable and whether to use corresponding two-hole OT terminals
based on local regulations.

Figure 3-2 shows a two-hole OT terminal.

Figure 3-2 Two-hole OT terminal

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3.3 RRU Power Cable

The RRU power cable is a -48 V DC shielded cable. It feeds -48 V DC power to an RRU. The
maximum length of power supply that an RRU power cable supports is 100 m (328.08 ft).

NOTE

If a power device provided by the customer is used, the recommended specification of the circuit breaker
on this power device is 20 A to 30 A.

Exterior
A female fast connector (pressfit type) needs to be added to one end of the RRU power cable
and a corresponding terminal needs to be added to the other end based on the requirements of
the connector on the external power device, as shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3 RRU power cable

(1) -48 V DC power cable (2) Shield layer (3) Female fast connector (pressfit
type)

The outer diameter of RRU power cables ranges from 9.9 mm to 14.4 mm, Table 3-2 and
Table 3-3 list the specifications of an RRU power cable.

Table 3-2 Specifications of an RRU power cable

RRU Type National Remote Cross-Sectional OCB Quantity
Standard Distance Area of the
Cable

RRU5901 European 0 m to 70 m 4 mm2 0

(2.6G), standard
RRU5901w, 71 m to 100 m 6 mm2 0
RRU3971a
American 0 m to 100 m 5.3 mm2 0
standard

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Table 3-3 Specifications of an RRU power cable

RRU Type National Remote Cross- OCB
Standard Distance Sectional Quantity
Area of the
Cable

RRU5301 European 0 m to 70 m 6 mm2 0

standard
71 m to 100 m 10 mm2 2

American 0 m to 70 m 5.3 mm2 0

standard
71 m to 100 m 8.2 mm2 0

NOTE

For power cables with the cross-sectional area of 10 mm2 complying with European standards, use
OCB-01M to connect the converted power cables to RRUs. For details about the structure, functions,
installation, and maintenance of an OCB-01M, see OCB-01M User Guide.

Table 3-4 lists the wire colors of an RRU power cable.

Table 3-4 Wire Colors of an RRU power cable

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

North European UK China

American Standard
Standard

RRU RTN(+) Black Brown Blue Red

power
cable NEG(-) Blue Blue Gray Blue

3.4 CPRI Fiber Optic Cable

CPRI fiber optic cables are classified into multimode fiber optic cables and single-mode fiber
optic cables. They transmit CPRI signals.
A multimode fiber optic cable connects a BBU to an RRU or connects two RRUs. The
maximum length of a multimode fiber optic cable connecting a BBU and an RRU is 150 m
(492.12 ft). The default length of a multimode fiber optic cable connecting two RRUs is 10 m
(32.81 ft). If the distance between two RRUs exceeds 10 m (32.81 ft), contact Huawei
engineers.
The single-mode fiber optic cable can be divided into two types: single-mode fiber optic cable
directly connecting a BBU to an RRU or connecting two RRUs (shortened to directly
connected single-mode fiber optic cable) and single-mode fiber optic cable connecting an
ODF to a BBU or RRU (shortened to single-mode pigtail). The length of the directly
connected single-mode fiber optic cable cannot exceed the maximum allowed remote distance

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between the BBU and RRU. The maximum length of the single-mode pigtail between an
ODF and a BBU is 20 m (65.62 ft). The maximum length of the single-mode pigtail between
an ODF and an RRU is 70 m (229.66 ft).

NOTE

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

Selection Principle
The following table lists the principles for selecting CPRI fiber optic cables.

Table 3-5 Principles for selecting CPRI fiber optic cables

Remote CPRI Selection Principle Connects...to... Description
Distanc Data
ea Rate
(Gbit/s)
of the
Optical
Module

≤ 150 m 2.5 to Multimode fiber optic Connects a BBU to When multiple

(492.12 6.144 cable/Directly an RRU or AAU, RRUs or AAUs
ft) connected single- or connects two are cascaded,
mode fiber optic cable RRUs or AAUs multimode fiber
optic cables and
9.8 to 25 Directly connected single-mode fiber
single-mode fiber optic cables can be
optic cable used together.

150 m to - Single-mode fiber Connects a BBU to The single-mode

10 km optic cable (single- an RRU or AAU. pigtail at the
(492.12 mode pigtail and trunk RRU/AAU or
ft to single-mode fiber BBU side is
32808.40 optic cable) connected to the
ft) trunk single-mode
fiber optic cable by
using an ODF.

≤ 70 m 40/100 OM3 multimode fiber Connects a BBU to Short-distance

(229.66 optic cable an AAU. connection
ft) between the BBU
and AAU
70 m to 40/100 OM4 multimode fiber
100 m optic cable
(229.66
ft to
328.08
ft)

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Remote CPRI Selection Principle Connects...to... Description

Distanc Data
ea Rate
(Gbit/s)
of the
Optical
Module

100 m to 40/100 Single-mode fiber Connects a BBU to The single-mode

10 km optic cable (single- an RRU or AAU. pigtail at the
(328.08 mode pigtail and trunk RRU/AAU or
ft to single-mode fiber BBU side is
32808.40 optic cable) connected to the
ft) trunk single-mode
fiber optic cable by
using an ODF.

a: The remote distance between the BBU and RRU refers to the total length of the cables
between the BBU and the RRU that is farthest way from the BBU.

Exterior
Multimode fiber optic cable or directly connected single-mode fiber optic cable: It can be
a dual-core fiber optic cable with DLC connectors as shown in Figure 3-4 or a single-core
fiber optic cable with LC connectors as shown in Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-4 Exterior of the dual-core fiber optic cable with DLC connectors

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

Figure 3-5 Exterior of the single-core fiber optic cable with LC connectors

(1) LC connector

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NOTE

l When a fiber optic cable connects a BBU3900/BBU3910/BBU5900 to an RRU, the breakout cables
on the BBU side and on the RRU side are 0.34 m (1.12 ft) and 0.03 m (0.098 ft), respectively.
l When a fiber optic cable connects a BBU3910A/BBU3910C to an RRU, the breakout cables on the
BBU side and the RRU side are both 0.03 m (0.098 ft).
l When a fiber optic cable connects two RRUs, the breakout cables on both sides are 0.03 m (0.098
ft).

The following figure shows the connection of the multimode fiber optic cable or directly
connected single-mode fiber optic cable between a BBU and an RRU as an example.

Figure 3-6 Connection of the multimode fiber optic cable or directly connected single-mode
fiber optic cable between a BBU and an RRU

(1) Multimode fiber optic cable or directly connected single-mode fiber optic cable between a BBU and an
RRU

OFD06 trunk fiber optic cable: It connects a BBU to an OFD06 and has 12 LC connectors
at each end, as shown in the following figure.

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Figure 3-7 OFD06 trunk fiber optic cable

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

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.

Figure 3-8 Exterior of a single-mode pigtail

(1) DLC (2) Breakout (3) Label on the (4) FC (5) LC (6) SC
connector cable breakout cable connector connector connector

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NOTE

l When a single-mode pigtail connects a BBU to 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.
l When a single-mode pigtail connects an RRU to an ODF, the breakout cables on the RRU 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.

Figure 3-9 Connection of the single-mode pigtail

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

The OM3 and OM4 multimode fiber optic cables have the same exterior. Each end of such a
cable has an MPO connector. The MPO connector with a strap connects to the BBU and the
MPO connector without a strap connects to the RRU, as shown in the following figure.

Figure 3-10 OM3/OM4 multimode fiber optic cable

(1) MPO connector (2) Strap (3) MPO connector

Pin Assignment
The following table describes the labels on the breakout cables of a CPRI fiber optic cable
and recommended cable connections.

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Table 3-6 Labels on the breakout cables of a CPRI fiber optic cable
Label on the Installation Position
Breakout Cable
Connection Connection Connection
Between a BBU Between RRUs Between a BBU or
and an RRU or RRU and an ODF
Between an
OFD06 and an
RRU

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

RRU RRU 1 CPRI RX port on the
RRU

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

RRU RRU 1 CPRI TX port on the
RRU

2A OFD06 or TX port CPRI TX port on ODF

on the BBU RRU 0

2B OFD06 or RX port CPRI RX port on ODF

on the BBU RRU 0

3.5 RRU RF Jumper

The 1/2" RRU RF jumper transmits and receives RF signals between an RRU and an antenna.
A fixed-length RF jumper used by an RRU is 2 m (6.56 ft), 3 m (9.84 ft), 4 m (13.12 ft), 6 m
(19.68 ft), or 10 m (32.81 ft). A variable-length RF jumper used by an RRU has a maximum
length of 10 m (32.81 ft).

NOTE

l When the distance between an RRU and an antenna is less than 10 m (32.81 ft), one end of the RF jumper
is connected to an RF port at the bottom of the RRU, and the other end is connected to the antenna.
l When the distance between an RRU and an antenna is greater than 10 m (32.81 ft), it is recommended
that one end of the RF jumper be connected to an RF port at the bottom of the RRU, the other end be
connected to one end of the feeder, and the other end of the feeder be connected to the antenna.
l If the customer prepares the RF jumper, the length of the RF jumper should be as short as possible and
not exceed 2 m (6.56 ft.).

Exterior
For an RF jumper, one end is connected to a 4.3-10 male connector, and the other end is
connected to a connector based on onsite requirements, which is a 4.3-10 male connector or
DIN male connector.
Figure 3-11 shows an RF jumper with two ends connected to 4.3-10 male connectors.

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Figure 3-11 RF jumper

(1) 4.3-10 male connector

3.6 RRU AISG Multi-Wire Cable

An RRU AISG multi-wire cable connects an RRU and an RCU 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 the AISG multi-wire cable is 5
m (16.40 ft), 10 m (32.80 ft) or 20 m (65.60 ft).

NOTE

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 the commands to drive the stepper motor. Using a gear, the stepper motor drives the
adjustable phase shifter in the antenna and changes the downtilt angle.

Exterior
An AISG multi-wire cable has a waterproof DB9 male connector at one end and a standard
AISG female connector at the other end, as shown in Figure 3-12 or Figure 3-13.

Figure 3-12 AISG multi-wire cable (1)

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

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Figure 3-13 AISG multi-wire cable (2)

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

Pin Assignment
Table 3-7 describes the pin assignment for the wires of an AISG multi-wire cable.

Table 3-7 Pin assignment for the wires of an AISG multi-wire cable
X1 End (Pin of X2 End (Pin of the Color Description Type
the Standard AISG
Waterproofed Female Connector)
DB9 Male
Connector)

White and
blue Twisted
X1.1 X2.1 +12 V
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 are - - GND -

interconnected.

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

interconnected.

- X2.4 and X2.7 are - GND -

interconnected.

3.7 RRU AISG Extension Cable

When the distance between an RRU and an RCU is longer than 5 m (16.4 ft), an AISG multi-
wire cable is not long enough to connect the RRU and the RCU. In this case, an AISG

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extension cable is used to extend the AISG multi-wire cable for transmitting RS485 signals.
The length of the AISG extension cable is 15 m (49.21 ft).

NOTE

When an AISG multi-wire cable is long enough to connect the RRU and the RCU, an AISG extension
cable is no need to use.

Exterior
An AISG multi-wire cable has a standard AISG male connector at one end and a standard
AISG female connector at the other end, as shown in Figure 3-14.

Figure 3-14 AISG extension cable

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

Pin Assignment
Table 3-8 describes the pin assignment for the wires of an AISG extension cable.

Table 3-8 Pin assignment for the wires of an AISG extension cable
X1 End (Pin X2 End (Pin Color Description Type
of the of the
Standard Standard
AISG Male AISG
Connector) Female
Connector)

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

Blue

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

orange

Orange

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

X1.5 X2.5 Green RS485 A

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

brown

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X1 End (Pin X2 End (Pin Color Description Type

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

Brown

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RF cable connections for the RRU vary depending on the configurations of the RRU and
antenna.

Description of RF Cable Connections

This section describes the RF cable connections for the RRU serving a single sector. The
following tables list the RF cable connections for the RRU.

Table 4-1 RF cable connections for the RRU

RRU Model Specifications of Scenario Illustration of Cable
a Single RRU Connections

RRU5901, For details, see the 1T1R+1T1R See illustration 1 in Figure

RRU5901w, typical power +1T1R+1T1R 4-1.
RRU5301 configuration of
(2.6G), the corresponding 2T2R See illustration 2 in Figure
RRU3971a RRU in RRU 4-1.
Technical 2T2R+2T2R See illustration 3 in Figure
Specifications. 4-1.

l 2T4R See illustration 4 in Figure

l 4T4R 4-1.

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Illustration of Cable Connections

Figure 4-1 RF cable connections for the RRU

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5 RRU Auxiliary Devices

This chapter describes RRU auxiliary devices.

Indoor Floor installation Support

An Indoor Floor installation Support (IFS06) is used for installing indoor RRUs.

For details about the exterior, specifications, and installation of an IFS06, see the Base Station
Hardware Description and DBS3900 (ICR) Installation Guide.

Outdoor Pole Support

OFP06, short for Outdoor Flexible Pole For 6, is an outdoor pole support and provides a
solution for extended installation of Huawei products on towers or building tops.

For details about the exterior and installation of an OFP06, see the OFP06 Installation Guide.

OCB
An Outdoor Cable Conversion Box (OCB) interconnects cables of different core diameters.
Power cables shipped with RRUs cannot support long-distance power supply. Therefore,
when power supply is far from the equipment, cables with large core diameters are used, and
an OCB connects these cables and RRU power cables.

For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of an OCB, see the
OCB User Guide or OCB–01M User Guide.

Power Module
Power module is used to convert external AC input power into -48 V DC for the DC RRU,
including the following type:

l OPM15M(Ver.B): supported by V100R010C10 and later.

l OPM50M(Ver.B): supported by V100R010C10 and later.

For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of a Power Module,
see the OPM15M(Ver.B) User Guide or OPM50M(Ver.B) User Guide.

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Distribution Equipment
The ODM03D is small distribution equipment, which supports RRU capacity expansion,
power cable reuse, and fiber optic cable reuse.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of an ODM03D, see
the ODM03D User Guide.

RMU
A RMU3900A (Outdoor Distribution Module) is a radio multiplex unit, which converges and
deconverges CPRI data and saves CPRI fiber optic cables between a BBU and RRUs.
RMU3900A: supported by V100R012C00 and later.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of a RMU3900A, see
the RMU3900A User Guide.

MEB
The Monitoring Extension Box (MEB) can convert external RS-485 communication signals
and dry node alarm signals into power return circuit signals, implementing power supply
monitoring.
MEB: supported by V100R010C10 and later.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of a MEB, see the
MEB06D User Guide.

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