Ceragon FibeAir IP-20G Parts list manual

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FibeAir®IP-20G
Technical Description
November 2014
Release: 7.9
Document Revision A.05

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Table of Contents
1. Synonyms and Acronyms.............................................................................. 14
2. Introduction .................................................................................................... 17
2.1 Product Overview......................................................................................................... 18
2.1.1 IP-20G Radio Options.................................................................................................. 19
2.1.2 IP-20G Highlights......................................................................................................... 20
2.1.3IP-20G Protection Options........................................................................................... 20
2.2 Reference Configurations ............................................................................................ 21
2.2.1 FibeAir IP-20 Platform Reference Topology................................................................ 21
2.2.2 Dual Modem Activation................................................................................................ 22
2.2.3 IDU Cascading with Dual Modems .............................................................................. 23
2.2.4 Chained Network.......................................................................................................... 24
2.2.5 Ring with Spur.............................................................................................................. 25
2.2.6 Aggregation/POP Site.................................................................................................. 26
2.3 New Features in Version T7.9 ..................................................................................... 27
3. IDU Hardware Description ............................................................................. 29
3.1 Hardware Architecture ................................................................................................. 30
3.2 Front Panel Description................................................................................................ 32
3.3 Ethernet Traffic Interfaces............................................................................................ 33
3.4 Ethernet Management Interfaces................................................................................. 35
3.5 E1 Interface (Optional)................................................................................................. 37
3.6 Radio Interfaces........................................................................................................... 38
3.7 Power Interfaces.......................................................................................................... 40
3.8 Synchronization Interface............................................................................................. 41
3.9 Terminal Interface........................................................................................................ 42
3.10 Unit/ACT LED............................................................................................................... 42
3.11 External Alarms............................................................................................................ 43
3.12 Storage Memory Card.................................................................................................. 44
4. RFU Hardware Description and Branching Options .................................... 45
4.1 RFU Overview.............................................................................................................. 46
4.2 RFU Selection Guide ................................................................................................... 47
4.3 RFU-C.......................................................................................................................... 48
4.3.1 Main Features of RFU-C.............................................................................................. 48
4.4 1500HP/RFU-HP.......................................................................................................... 49
4.4.1 Main Features of 1500HP/RFU-HP ............................................................................. 49
4.4.2 1500HP/RFU-HP Functional Block Diagram and Concept of Operation..................... 51
4.4.3 1500HP/RFU-HP Comparison Table........................................................................... 53
4.4.4 1500HP/RFU-HP System Configurations.................................................................... 53
4.4.5 Space Diversity with IF Combining .............................................................................. 54

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4.4.6 Split Mount Configuration and Branching Network...................................................... 54
4.4.7 1500HP/RFU-HP Models and Part Numbers............................................................... 59
4.4.8 OCB Part Numbers...................................................................................................... 59
5. Activation Keys............................................................................................... 61
5.1 Working with Activation Keys....................................................................................... 62
5.2 Demo Mode.................................................................................................................. 62
5.3 Activation Key-Enabled Features................................................................................. 62
6. Feature Description........................................................................................ 66
6.1 Innovative Techniques to Boost Capacity and Reduce Latency ................................. 67
6.1.1 Capacity Summary....................................................................................................... 68
6.1.2 Header De-Duplication................................................................................................. 69
6.1.3 Latency......................................................................................................................... 72
6.1.4 Frame Cut-Through...................................................................................................... 73
6.2 Radio Features............................................................................................................. 75
6.2.1 Adaptive Coding Modulation (ACM)............................................................................. 76
6.2.2 Cross Polarization Interference Canceller (XPIC) ....................................................... 79
6.2.3 1+1 HSB Radio Protection........................................................................................... 82
6.2.4 ATPC............................................................................................................................ 84
6.2.5 Multi-Carrier ABC......................................................................................................... 85
6.2.6 BBS Space Diversity.................................................................................................... 87
6.2.7 Radio Utilization PMs................................................................................................... 89
6.3 Ethernet Features ........................................................................................................ 90
6.3.1 Ethernet Services Overview......................................................................................... 91
6.3.2 IP-20G’s Ethernet Capabilities ................................................................................... 106
6.3.3 Supported Standards ................................................................................................. 107
6.3.4 Ethernet Service Model.............................................................................................. 108
6.3.5 Ethernet Interfaces..................................................................................................... 125
6.3.6 Quality of Service (QoS) ............................................................................................ 134
6.3.7 Global Switch Configuration....................................................................................... 162
6.3.8 Automatic State Propagation ..................................................................................... 163
6.3.9 Network Resiliency..................................................................................................... 164
6.3.10OAM........................................................................................................................... 170
6.4 Synchronization.......................................................................................................... 173
6.4.1 Synchronization Overview.......................................................................................... 174
6.4.2 IP-20G Synchronization Solution............................................................................... 176
6.4.3 Available Synchronization Interfaces......................................................................... 177
6.4.4 Configuring Native Sync Distribution ......................................................................... 177
6.4.5 Native Sync Distribution Mode................................................................................... 179
6.4.6 SyncE PRC Pipe Regenerator Mode......................................................................... 183
6.4.7 SSM Support and Loop Prevention ........................................................................... 183
6.5 TDM Services............................................................................................................. 185
6.5.1 Native TDM Trails ...................................................................................................... 186
6.5.2 TDM Pseudowire........................................................................................................ 190
6.5.3 TDM Reference Solutions.......................................................................................... 196
7. FibeAir IP-20G Management........................................................................ 198
7.1 Management Overview.............................................................................................. 199
7.2 Automatic Network Topology Discovery with LLDP Protocol .................................... 200

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7.3 Management Communication Channels and Protocols............................................. 201
7.4 Web-Based Element Management System (Web EMS)........................................... 203
7.5 Command Line Interface (CLI)................................................................................... 204
7.6 Configuration Management........................................................................................ 204
7.7 Software Management............................................................................................... 205
7.7.1 Backup Software Version........................................................................................... 206
7.8 IPv6 Support .............................................................................................................. 207
7.9 In-Band Management................................................................................................. 207
7.10 Local Management..................................................................................................... 207
7.11 Alarms........................................................................................................................ 208
7.11.1Configurable RSL Threshold Alarms and Traps........................................................ 208
7.11.2Alarms Editing............................................................................................................ 208
7.12 External Alarms.......................................................................................................... 209
7.13 NTP Support .............................................................................................................. 209
7.14 UTC Support .............................................................................................................. 209
7.15 System Security Features.......................................................................................... 210
7.15.1Ceragon’s Layered Security Concept ........................................................................ 210
7.15.2Defenses in Management Communication Channels................................................ 211
7.15.3Defenses in User and System Authentication Procedures........................................ 212
7.15.4Secure Communication Channels ............................................................................. 214
7.15.5Security Log ............................................................................................................... 216
8. Standards and Certifications....................................................................... 218
8.1 Supported Ethernet Standards .................................................................................. 219
8.2 MEF Certifications for Ethernet Services................................................................... 220
8.3 Supported TDM Pseudowire Encapsulations ............................................................ 221
8.4 Standards Compliance............................................................................................... 221
8.5 Network Management, Diagnostics, Status, and Alarms........................................... 222
9. Specifications............................................................................................... 223
9.1 General Radio Specifications..................................................................................... 224
9.2 Radio Capacity Specifications ................................................................................... 225
9.2.1 Radio Capacity Specifications (no XPIC)................................................................... 225
9.2.2 Radio Capacity Specifications with XPIC................................................................... 230
9.3 Transmit Power Specifications (dBm)........................................................................ 233
9.3.1 Transmit Power with RFU-C (dBm) ........................................................................... 233
9.3.2 Transmit Power with 1500HP/RFU-HP (dBm)........................................................... 234
9.4 Receiver Threshold (RSL) Specifications (dBm @ BER = 10-6)............................... 235
9.4.1 RFU-C Receiver Threshold (RSL) (dBm @ BER = 10-6).......................................... 235
9.4.2 Receiver Thresholds with RFU-HP............................................................................ 238
9.4.3 Receiver Thresholds with 1500HP............................................................................. 240
9.5 Frequency Bands....................................................................................................... 242
9.5.1 Frequency Bands –RFU-C and RFU-Ce .................................................................. 242

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9.5.2 Frequency Bands –1500HP and RFU-HP................................................................ 253
9.6 Mediation Device Losses........................................................................................... 254
9.6.1 RFU-C Mediation Device Losses............................................................................... 254
9.6.2 1500HP/RFU-HP Branching Network Losses............................................................ 255
9.7 Ethernet Latency Specifications................................................................................. 257
9.8 Ethernet Specifications .............................................................................................. 260
9.8.1 Ethernet Interface Specifications ............................................................................... 260
9.8.2 Carrier Ethernet Functionality .................................................................................... 260
9.9 TDM Specifications .................................................................................................... 261
9.9.1 E1 Cross Connect...................................................................................................... 261
9.9.2 E1 Interface Specifications ........................................................................................ 261
9.10 Synchronization Specifications .................................................................................. 261
9.11 Mechanical Specifications.......................................................................................... 262
9.12 Environmental Specifications..................................................................................... 263
9.12.1Environmental Specifications for IDU ........................................................................ 263
9.12.2Environmental Specifications for RFU ....................................................................... 263
9.13 Supported Antenna Types ......................................................................................... 264
9.13.1RFU-C Antenna Connection ...................................................................................... 264
9.13.21500HP/RFU-HP Antenna Connection...................................................................... 264
9.14 Waveguide Specifications.......................................................................................... 265
9.14.1RFU-C Waveguide Specifications.............................................................................. 265
9.14.21500HP/RFU-HP Waveguide Specifications............................................................. 265
9.15 Power Input Specifications......................................................................................... 266
9.16 Power Consumption Specifications ........................................................................... 266

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List of Figures
IP-20 Platform Reference Topology.................................................................... 21
Reference Configuration –Dual Modem Activation .......................................... 22
Reference Configuration –IDU Cascading with Dual Modems......................... 23
Reference Configuration –Chained Network..................................................... 24
Reference Configuration –Ring with Spur ........................................................ 25
Reference Configuration –Aggregation/POP Site............................................. 26
IP-20G Block Diagram.......................................................................................... 31
IP-20G Front Panel and Interfaces...................................................................... 32
Electrical GE Interface LEDs............................................................................... 33
Optical GE Interface LED..................................................................................... 34
Management Interface Pin Connections ............................................................ 35
Management FE Interface LEDs.......................................................................... 36
TDM Interface LEDs............................................................................................. 37
Radio Interface LEDs........................................................................................... 39
Power Interface LEDs.......................................................................................... 40
Sync Interface LEDs ............................................................................................ 41
Unit/ACT LED ....................................................................................................... 42
SM Card and Cover.............................................................................................. 44
1500HP 2RX in 1+0 SD Configuration................................................................. 51
1500HP 1RX in 1+0 SD Configuration................................................................. 51
All-Indoor Vertical Branching.............................................................................. 55
Split-Mount Branching and All-Indoor Compact................................................ 55
ld OCB .................................................................................................................. 56
OCB....................................................................................................................... 56
OCB and DCB Block Diagram............................................................................. 57
Header De-Duplication Potential Throughput Savings per Layer..................... 70
Propagation Delay with and without Frame Cut-Through................................. 73
Frame Cut-Through.............................................................................................. 74
Frame Cut-Through Operation............................................................................ 74
Adaptive Coding and Modulation with 10 Working Points................................ 77

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Dual Polarization.................................................................................................. 79
XPIC Implementation........................................................................................... 80
XPIC –Impact of Misalignments and Channel Degradation ............................. 80
Path Loss on Secondary Path of 1+1 HSB Protection Link .............................. 83
Multi-Carrier ABC Traffic Flow............................................................................ 85
Direct and Reflected Signals............................................................................... 87
1+1 BBS Space Diversity Configuration –Receiving Side................................ 88
Basic Ethernet Service Model............................................................................. 91
Ethernet Virtual Connection (EVC) ..................................................................... 92
Point to Point EVC ............................................................................................... 93
Multipoint to Multipoint EVC ............................................................................... 93
Rooted Multipoint EVC ........................................................................................ 93
MEF Ethernet Services Definition Framework................................................... 95
E-Line Service Type Using Point-to-Point EVC.................................................. 96
EPL Application Example.................................................................................... 97
EVPL Application Example.................................................................................. 97
E-LAN Service Type Using Multipoint-to-Multipoint EVC.................................. 98
Adding a Site Using an E-Line service............................................................... 99
Adding a Site Using an E-LAN service............................................................... 99
MEF Ethernet Private LAN Example ................................................................. 100
MEF Ethernet Virtual Private LAN Example ..................................................... 101
E-Tree Service Type Using Rooted-Multipoint EVC......................................... 101
E-Tree Service Type Using Multiple Roots....................................................... 102
MEF Ethernet Private Tree Example................................................................. 102
Ethernet Virtual Private Tree Example.............................................................. 103
Mobile Backhaul Reference Model ................................................................... 104
Packet Service Core Building Blocks............................................................... 104
IP-20G Services Model....................................................................................... 108
IP-20G Services Core......................................................................................... 109
IP-20G Services Flow......................................................................................... 110
Point-to-Point Service........................................................................................ 111

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Multipoint Service.............................................................................................. 112
Management Service ......................................................................................... 114
Management Service and its Service Points.................................................... 116
SAPs and SNPs.................................................................................................. 117
Pipe Service Points............................................................................................ 118
SAP, SNP and Pipe Service Points in a Microwave Network.......................... 118
Service Path Relationship on Point-to-Point Service Path ............................. 122
Physical and Logical Interfaces........................................................................ 125
Grouped Interfaces as a Single Logical Interface on Ingress Side ................ 126
Grouped Interfaces as a Single Logical Interface on Egress Side................. 126
Relationship of Logical Interfaces to the Switching Fabric ............................ 130
QoS Block Diagram............................................................................................ 134
Standard QoS and H-QoS Comparison............................................................ 136
Hierarchical Classification ................................................................................ 137
Classification Method Priorities........................................................................ 138
Ingress Policing Model...................................................................................... 142
IP-20G Queue Manager...................................................................................... 145
Synchronized Packet Loss................................................................................ 146
Random Packet Loss with Increased Capacity Utilization Using WRED ....... 147
WRED Profile Curve........................................................................................... 148
Detailed H-QoS Diagram.................................................................................... 151
Scheduling Mechanism for a Single Service Bundle....................................... 154
G.8032 Ring in Idle (Normal) State.................................................................... 165
G.8032 Ring in Protecting State........................................................................ 166
Load Balancing Example in G.8032 Ring......................................................... 166
IP-20G End-to-End Service Management ......................................................... 170
SOAM Maintenance Entities (Example)............................................................ 171
Ethernet Line Interface Loopback –Application Examples............................ 172
Precision Timing Protocol (PTP) Synchronization.......................................... 175
Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE)......................................................................... 176
Synchronization Configuration......................................................................... 178

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Native Sync Distribution Mode ......................................................................... 179
Native Sync Distribution Mode Usage Example .............................................. 180
Native Sync Distribution Mode –Tree Scenario .............................................. 181
Native Sync Distribution Mode –Ring Scenario (Normal Operation)............. 181
Native Sync Distribution Mode –Ring Scenario (Link Failure)....................... 182
Hybrid Ethernet and TDM Services................................................................... 185
Hybrid Ethernet and TDM Services Carried Over Cascading Interfaces........ 185
Hybrid Ethernet and Native TDM Services....................................................... 186
1:1 TDM Path Protection –Ring Topology....................................................... 187
1+1 TDM Path Protection –Dual Homing Topology ........................................ 188
All-Packet Ethernet and TDM Pseudowire Services........................................ 190
Native TDM Trail Interoperability with Optical SDH Equipment...................... 196
Native TDM Trail Interoperability with TDM Pseudowire-over-Packet
Aggregation .................................................................................................. 196
TDM Pseudowire Interoperability with Optical SDH Equipment..................... 196
TDM Pseudowire Interoperability with Third-Party Packet Aggregation
Equipment..................................................................................................... 197
Integrated IP-20G Management Tools .............................................................. 199
Security Solution Architecture Concept........................................................... 210