Baicells Nova430i User manual

Nova430i
Outdoor 4x250mW
Two-Carrier
TDD eNodeB
Installation Guide
QRTB 2.9.4
March 2022
Version 1.01

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About This Document
This document is intended for personnel who will be installing the Baicells Nova430i Outdoor
4x250mW eNodeB (eNB) product. The product overview is followed by the procedures for properly
installing, performing basic configuration, and verifying the eNB is operational. Please be advised
that only personnel with the appropriate electrical skills and experience should install this device.
This document is based on software version BaiBS_QRTB_2.9.4. The Nova430i part number is
pBS3101S.
Terms used in this document or related to LTE are listed in alphabetical order and described in
Acronyms and Abbreviations, which can be found at Baicells.com > Resources > Documents.
Copyright Notice
Baicells Technologies, Inc., copyrights the information in this document. No part of this document
may be reproduced in any form or means without the prior written consent of Baicells Technologies,
Inc.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change at any time without notice. For more
information, please consult with a Baicells technical engineer or the support team. Refer to the
"Contact Us" section below.
Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Waste
Pursuant to the WEEE EU Directive, electronic and electrical waste must not be disposed
of with unsorted waste. Please contact your local recycling authority for disposal of this
product.
Revision Record
Date
Version
Description
SMEs/Contributors
Author/Editor
04-Mar-2022
1.01
Initial release for QRTB 2.9.4
Warren Lai, Sonny May, Abel
Lamas
Catherine Philley
Resources
•Documentation - Baicells product data sheets, this document, and other technical
manuals can be found at Baicells.com > Resources > Documents.
•Support - How to open a support ticket, process an RMA, and the Support Forum are at
Baicells.com > Support.

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Contact Us
Baicells Technologies North America, Inc.
North America
Address: 5700 Tennyson Pkwy, #300, Plano, TX 75024, USA
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] or [e-mail]
Website: https://na.Baicells.com
Safety Information
For the safety of installation personnel and the protection of the equipment from damage, please
read all safety warnings. If you have any questions concerning the warnings, before installing or
powering on the base station, contact the Baicells support team.
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury.
Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical
circuitry, and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents
WARNING: Read the installation instructions before you connect the system to its power
source.
WARNING: Equipment installation must comply with local and national electrical codes.
WARNING: This product relies on the existing building or structure for short-circuit
(overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated no greater than 20A.
WARNING: Do not operate this wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in
an explosive environment unless the device has been modified and qualified for such use.
WARNING: To comply with the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
radio frequency (RF) exposure limits, antennas should be located at a minimum of 20
centimeters (7.9 inches) or more from the body of all persons.

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Table of Contents
1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................7
1.2 Features..........................................................................................................................8
2 Installation Preparation ..........................................................................................................10
2.1 Materials ......................................................................................................................10
2.2 LEDs and Interfaces.......................................................................................................12
2.3 Location and Environment ............................................................................................13
2.4 CloudCore Account .......................................................................................................13
3 Installation..............................................................................................................................14
3.1 Process Overview..........................................................................................................14
3.2 Install eNB on Pole or Wall ............................................................................................14
3.2.1 Install on Pole.....................................................................................................14
3.2.2 Install on Wall..................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Connect Cables .............................................................................................................17
3.3.1 Cable Laying Requirements.................................................................................17
3.3.2 Connect Ethernet Cable......................................................................................18
3.4 eNB Grounding .............................................................................................................18
3.4.1 Connect Grounding Cables .................................................................................18
3.4.2 Pole Grounding...................................................................................................19
3.5 Maintenance Chamber Waterproofing..........................................................................20
3.6 Power on to Check LED Status.......................................................................................20
3.7 Configure Basic Parameters...........................................................................................21
3.7.1 Launch the eNB GUI ...........................................................................................21
3.7.2 Upgrade Firmware.............................................................................................. 23
3.7.3 Basic Configuration Overview ............................................................................. 24
3.7.4 Configure Network Interfaces............................................................................. 24
3.7.5 Configure the Management Server.....................................................................29
3.7.6 Configure Quick Settings.....................................................................................31
3.7.7 Configure Carrier Setting ....................................................................................32
3.7.8 Reboot ...............................................................................................................33
3.7.9 Verify eNB Operational Status ............................................................................34
Appendix: Regulatory Compliance.............................................................................................37
FCC Compliance..................................................................................................................37
ISEDC Compliance...............................................................................................................37

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: Nova430i eNB .............................................................................................................7
Figure 1-2: Network Structure ......................................................................................................7
Figure 2-1: Packout.....................................................................................................................10
Figure 2-2: LEDs and Interfaces...................................................................................................12
Figure 2-3: CloudCore Login Page ...............................................................................................14
Figure 3-1: Installation Process Overview....................................................................................14
Figure 3-2: Attach Bracket to Pole...............................................................................................15
Figure 3-3: Attach eNB to Bracket ...............................................................................................15
Figure 3-4: Completed Installation..............................................................................................15
Figure 3-5: Mark and Drill Holes .................................................................................................16
Figure 3-6: Attach With Expansion Bolts .....................................................................................16
Figure 3-7: Completed Installation..............................................................................................17
Figure 3-8: Connect Cables and Grounding Screws .....................................................................18
Figure 3-9: Pole Grounding .........................................................................................................19
Figure 3-10: Check LEDs .............................................................................................................20
Figure 3-11: GUI Login ................................................................................................................22
Figure 3-12: Home Page .............................................................................................................22
Figure 3-13: Configuration Flow..................................................................................................24
Figure 3-14: WAN/LAN/VLAN .....................................................................................................25
Figure 3-15: LGW........................................................................................................................26
Figure 3-16: LGW = Router..........................................................................................................28
Figure 3-17: Static Routing..........................................................................................................28
Figure 3-18: Management Server ...............................................................................................30
Figure 3-19: Quick Setting ..........................................................................................................32
Figure 3-20: Carrier Setting.........................................................................................................33
Figure 3-21: Reboot....................................................................................................................34
Figure 3-22: Cell Status (eNB GUI)...............................................................................................35
Figure 3-23: Cell Status (OMC)....................................................................................................35
Figure 3-24: OMC > eNB > Monitor > Display Settings.................................................................36

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List of Tables
Table 2-1: Materials....................................................................................................................11
Table 2-2: Installation Tools ........................................................................................................11
Table 2-3: LEDs ...........................................................................................................................12
Table 2-4: Interfaces ...................................................................................................................13
Table 2-5: Environment Specifications ........................................................................................13
Table 3-1: WAN/LAN/VLAN.........................................................................................................25
Table 3-2: LGW ...........................................................................................................................26
Table 3-3: Static Routing .............................................................................................................29
Table 3-4: Management Server...................................................................................................30

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1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
The Baicells Nova430i (Figure 1-1) is an advanced two-carrier outdoor eNodeB (eNB) that is
compliant with Third-Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) on Long-Term Evolution (LTE) Time
Division Duplex (TDD) technology. This 4x250mW eNodeB can operate in Carrier Aggregation (CA)
mode or Dual Carrier (DC)/split mode. The Nova430i supports broadband data access, providing
various data service transformation and transmission capabilities to enable outdoor wireless
coverage. This eNodeB can be used by operators to improve capacity and throughput while
eliminating existing dead zones.
Figure 1-1: Nova430i eNB
The network structure of the Nova430i is shown in Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-2: Network Structure

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As a two-carrier eNB, the Nova430i hardware unit contains two separate eNBs inside one shell.
Having two carriers provides versatile options in how you operate the eNB. The available operating
modes are described in the next section, Features.
The Nova430i's primary cell (Pcell) is referred to as Cell 1. The secondary cell (Scell) is referred to
as Cell 2. Each eNB comes pre-configured to simplify the installation. Baicells provides operators
with local and Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) software applications to configure and
manage individual eNBs and Customer Premise Equipment (CPE).
Additionally, Baicells offers a centralized Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution called CloudCore.
CloudCore includes all of the essential LTE Evolved Packet Core (EPC) network functions, an
Operations Management Console (OMC) for managing multiple sites across the network, and a
Business and Operation Support System (BOSS) for subscriber management.
In this document, you will find a general description, guidelines, and procedures for installing,
entering basic configuration information, and verifying the operational status of the Nova430i eNB.
1.2 Features
The two-carrier Nova430i eNB can operate in one of several modes:
•Single Carrier (SC)
•Carrier Aggregation (CA) mode (based on software license)
•Dual Carrier (DC)/split mode (based on software license)
•HaloB mode (embedded in the base software)
•Citizens Broadband Radio System (CBRS) Spectrum Access System (SAS)
SC describes a scenario where the operator wishes to use only one of the two available cells in the
eNB. This may be necessary for operators who have limited licensed spectrum or who are planning
to use the second carrier later as their network grows. In SC mode, only the primary cell (Pcell),
aka Cell 1, is used.
CA provides the ability to aggregate channels from across the full CBRS range, even channels that
are not adjacent. Using CA essentially doubles the downlink capacity when all users have CAT6/7
or later customer premise equipment (CPE).
DC (split sector) mode enables the operator to run the Nova430i as two independent carriers for
split sector coverage.
HaloB allows the eNB to function with embedded Mobility Management Entity (MME) capabilities
on board so that the eNB operates independently from the usual cloud connection.
CBRS SAS is a multi-vendor Spectrum Access System database where CBRS spectrum use is
managed dynamically across operators. The CBRS band covers 3.55–3.70 GHz. Operators must sign
up with a SAS provider, which handles the dynamic frequency assignment and release process.
Baicells provides FCC Part 96 certified eNBs, including the Nova430i, and CPEs that operate within
the Part 96 rules for CBRS. The Baicells eNBs and CPEs use a Domain Proxy (DP) to connect to the
SAS server by leveraging the existing connection with the OMC.

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NOTE 1: Legacy Gen 1 CPEs do not support SAS.
NOTE 2: This installation guide only covers the basic configuration of a single cell for
verifying that the eNB unit is operational during the process of installation. More
detailed configuration guides are available on the Baicells website:
Baicells.com > Resources > Documents:
• CloudCore Configuration & Network Administration Guide (OMC/BOSS)
• CPE Configuration Guide
• eNodeB Configuration Guide
• Carrier Aggregation & Dual Carrier (Split Mode) Configuration Guide
• HaloB User Guide
• SAS Deployment Guide
In addition to the Nova430i eNB's two carriers and multiple operating modes, the following is a list
of other key features. The Nova430i datasheet providing technical specifications is kept up-to-date
on the Baicells website.
•Supports standard LTE TDD band 48, and partial bands 42 and 43 (3550–3700 MHz)
•Complies with 3GPP Release 15 standards
•Supports 5/10/15/20 MHz bandwidth per carrier
•Provides excellent Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) coverage
•Peak rate is a configurable parameter using special Subframe Assignment (SA):
o2x20 MHz, per carrier:
SA1: DL 80 Mbps, UL 28 Mbps
SA2: DL 110 Mbps, UL 14 Mbps
o2x10 MHz, per carrier:
SA1: DL 40 Mbps, UL 14 Mbps
SA2: DL 55 Mbps, UL 7 Mbps
•Supports 96 concurrent users per carrier [x2 carriers (96+96) if operating in
DC mode; upgradeable to higher capacity in future software releases
•Supports TR-069 network management interface
•Can be accessed via GUI-based local and remote web management
•Connects to any IP-based backhaul, including public transmission
•Is lightweight and uses low power consumption to reduce OPEX
•Compact, plug-and-play device with Self-Organizing Network (SON) capabilities
•Can be used for Internet of Things (IoT) with all mainstream Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
vendors
•Ensures secure protection against illegal intrusion
•Integrated high-gain internal antenna
•Compact, all-in-one design of internal antenna and GPS
•Integrated small cell form-factor for quick and easy installation
•Configured out-of-the-box to work with Baicells CloudCore

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•GUI-based remote Web management using Baicells Operations Management Console
(OMC)
•Supports both Carrier Aggregation (CA) and Dual Carrier (DC) modes
•Embedded HaloB ("lite" EPC) solution
•Supports Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) with dual carrier
•Built-in GPS synchronization
•Built-in Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Server, DNS Client, and Network
Access Translation (NAT) functionality, providing strong high-speed routing
•Supports Transparent Bridge Mode
2 Installation Preparation
2.1 Materials
Check the Nova430i package to ensure it contains the primary components in the packout (Figure
2-1). In addition to industry-standard tools, you will need the materials described in Table 2-1 and
the tools described in Table 2-2 during the installation.
Figure 2-1: Packout