CORNING SpiderCloud SCRN-340 Manual

SpiderCloud® Radio Node - SCRN-340
Hardware Installation Guide
Part number: DOC-SCRN-340-HW-01, Rev. 1 DRAFT
Published: xxx 2018
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FCC Statements
Caution: Any changes or modification cautions to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could
void your authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter
unless authorized to do so by the FCC.
This device can be expected to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules provided it is assembled in exact
accordance with the instructions provided with this kit. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Legal Notice
Customer agrees that the Software, including the specific design and structure of individual programs, and
the Documentation are protected by United States and foreign copyright and trade secret laws. Customer
agrees not to reproduce, disclose, alter, provide or otherwise make available such trade secrets or copyrighted
material in any form to any third party without the prior written consent of SpiderCloud Wireless. Customer
agrees to implement reasonable security measures to protect such trade secrets and copyrighted material at
least to the extent that Customer protects its own information of a similar nature.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Although all information is believed to
be accurate at the date of publication, SpiderCloud assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies contained
herein.
Copyright © 2019 SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. SpiderCloud Wireless is a registered trademark and SmartCloud a
trademark of SpiderCloud Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Revision History
Revision Date Summary of Changes
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About this Manual 5
Product Overview 5
Radio Node Models 6
Radio Node System Isometric Top View and Bottom View 7
Antennas 8
System Specifications 9
SCRN-340 Bracket Specifications 10
Compliance 10
Radio Specifications 11
Ports 11
The Top-Panel LED 12
Input Power 12
Select the Radio Node Location 14
Installation and Mount Bracket Assembly 14
Bracket Mounting and Cabling Guidelines 15
Typical Radio Node Mounting Options 15
Installing the Radio Node 15
Installing the Radio Node (Method 1) 16
Installing the Radio Node (Method 2) 18
Completing the Installation 19
Detaching the Radio Node from the Mount Bracket 20
Boot Sequence and Services Node Communication 20
Radio Node LED Boot Sequence 21
Radio Node LED Management 22
The SpiderCloud Documentation Set 23
LTE Antenna Patterns 25
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About this Manual
This guide provides the system specifications of the SpiderCloud Wireless®Radio Node 340 (SCRN-340). It
includes detailed hardware installation instructions, the boot sequence, and expected LED behavior both
during the boot-up and under operating conditions. An appendix shows the radio node antenna patterns.
The primary audience for this guide includes network planners, system administrators and installation
personnel. It assumes you have knowledge about networking principles, networking configuration, site
preparation, powering, and experience in hardware installation and maintenance.
Product Overview
SCRN-340 offers mobile operators and enterprises with two carriers (or sectors) of LTE capacity in a choice of
four widely used LTE licensed bands. Customers can software select the two bands that are appropriate for a
deployment. SCRN-340 is deployed as part of SpiderCloud Enterprise Radio Access Network (E-RAN). The E-
RAN hides the complexity of radio management and mobility and provides customers with a single touch
point to aggregate and manage a large network of LTE small cells.
Each SCRN-340 supports 2x2 MIMO, with a peak transmit power of 24 dBm per transmitter (or 27 dBm per
band). When used with 20 MHz channel bandwidth, each LTE carrier supports a peak downlink rate of 150
Mbps and a peak uplink rate of 50 Mbps, and support 128 active users. In addition, SCRN-340 supports Cat-M1
and is software upgradable to support additional IOT capabilities and higher peak data rates.
The radio node implements Self-Organizing Network (SON) capability by listening to other radio nodes within
the E-RAN and neighboring LTE macro cells, in multiple frequency bands. This information is used to perform
continuous self-optimization and provide high-quality radio coverage and mobility.
Radio nodes can be installed on walls or ceilings. Both network connectivity and power are provided over
Power over Ethernet+ (PoE+). It has no fans and is completely convection cooled. Antennas are built-in for all
four LTE bands, with an orderable option for QMA connectors for use with external antennas.
SCRN-340 utilizes on-chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) functions to implement secure boot, and establish
certificate-based IPsec tunnel to the services node for all LTE traffic. There is no management or console port
on the radio node The radio node can be physically locked to prevent theft.
Figure 1 on page 6 shows the logical architecture of the SCRN-340 in the network:
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Figure 1 Radio Node Relationship to Enterprise and Mobile Operator Core Networks
Radio Node Models
Table 1 displays the orderable configuration of the SCRN-340 radio node:
Table 1: SCRN-340 Radio Node Configurations
Radio Node Model Description Antenna Type
SCRN-340-02041314 Carrier 1: Band 13 or Band 14
Carrier 2: Band 25 or Band 66
Internal
SCRN-340-02041314-EQ Carrier 1: Band 13 or Band 14
Carrier 2: Band 25 or Band 66
External
LAN Intranet
DMZ
Enterprise
Mobile
Operator Core
Email Web
Radio Nodes
IPsec
Backhaul
IPsec
Core
Switch
Firewall Security
Gateway
IPsec
SGW
MME
LTE
S1-C
S1-U
LTE
S1
PoE+
Switch
PoE+
Switch
Services Node
GNSS
Antenna
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Radio Node System Isometric Top View and Bottom View
The following drawings display an isometric top and bottom views of the radio node:
Figure 2 Radio Node Top View
Figure 3 Radio Node Bottom View
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Antennas
The radio node includes four internal Tx/Rx antennas with a peak gain of 5dBi and operates in 2x2 mode with
MIMO or two optional ports with QMA coaxial connectors for external antennas. Both models contain one
internal network listen antenna. Figure 4 shows the location of the LTE antennas:
Figure 4 Antenna Band Locations
Figure 5 shows the radio node with external antennas. This view is oriented the same way as Figure 4, so the
antenna locations are the same.
Figure 5 External Antenna Connectors
Band 2
Tx1
Band 2
Tx2
Band 1
Tx2
Band 1
Tx1
Internal
Sniffer
Antenna
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System Specifications
The SCRN-340 radio node has the following chassis measurements, power requirements, and environmental
requirements, and complies with the following standards. Refer to the feature guide for your services node
software release for release-specific features and specifications.
Table 2: Radio Node Specifications
Dimensions Height:18.3 cm (7.2 in.)
Width: 18.3 cm (7.2 in.)
Depth: 36 cm (1.4 in.)
Weight 1.23 kg. (2.7 lbs)
Active Sessions per
Radio Node
Up to 128 active LTE users
128 RRC connected users
Peak Data Rate Downlink 150 Mbps; Uplink 50 Mbps (at 20 MHz)
(500 mw across 2 transmitters)
Voice Services VoLTE; 8 data bearers per UE
Power Requirements Licensed: Maximum transmit power: 2x250 mW (27 dBm)
Input Power Power over Ethernet (PoE+) draws approximately 25W
Channel Size Licensed: 5, 10, 15, 20 MHz
Ciphering SNOW 3G and AES air interface encryption
Security Secure boot and secure key storage using Trusted Platform Module (TPM) functions
IPsec tunneling to services node
X.509 certificate-based authentication
Environmental
Requirements
Operating temperature range: 0oto 40oC (32oto 104oF)
Non-operating temperature range: 0 to 85oC (32 to 185oF)
Relative humidity: Operating and storage: 0% RH to 90% RH non-condensing
Ingress protection rating: IP30
Physical Interfaces 1 x Gigabit Ethernet only 1000 Base-T with an RJ-45 connector
LEDs 1 top-panel tricolor (RGB) LED to indicate power and status
Mounting Wall, Ceiling, Plenum
Antenna Four internal Tx/Rx antennas that operate in 2x2 mode with MIMO
One internal network listen antenna and one internal network listen antenna
or
Four antenna ports with QMA coaxial connectors for external antennas
One internal network listen antenna
Synchronization IEEE 1588v2-based PTP based frequency synchronization to services node.
The clock source can be GPS or grand master clock in the operator’s network.
MTBF 1,363,791 hours at +40°C (104°F)
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SCRN-340 Bracket Specifications
The SCRN-340 radio node connects to one of two brackets for ceiling or wall mounting:
• a quarter-inch (0.64 centimeter) deep for cabling through a surface such as a wall or ceiling
• a 1.25 inch (3.18 centimeters) deep for exposed cabling along a hard surface such as brick or cinder
block
Table 3 shows the specification for these brackets:
Compliance
The SCRN-340 complies with the following standards:
Table 3: Bracket Specifications
0.25-Inch Bracket
Dimensions Height:1.57 cm (6.2 in.)
Width: 1.3 cm (5.1 in.)
Depth: 0.64 cm (0.25 in.)
Weight 0.17 kg. (5.8 oz)
1.25-Inch Bracket
Dimensions Height:1.57 cm (6.2 in.)
Width: 1.3 cm (5.1 in.)
Depth: 3.18 cm (1.25 in.)
Weight 0.24 kg. (8.2 oz)
Table 4: SCRN-340 Compliance
European
Safety Safety: EN 60950-1:2006, CB certification (IEC 60950, UL
60950-1)
Health EN 50385:2002
Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU) EN 301 489-50 v2.1.1
EN 301 489-1 v2.1.1
EN 301 908-1 v11.1.1
EN 301 908-3 v11.2.3
EN 301 908-14 v11.2.2
Agency/Marking CE
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
North and South American
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Radio Specifications
The SCRN-340 has the following variants:
Ports
The radio node has one 1 Gigabit Ethernet port that supports a Category 5e (Cat 5e) or better twisted-pair
cable with an RJ-45 connector. Figure 6 shows the Ethernet port. There are two LEDs on the connector:
•Link: Steady green state indicates a normal Layer 2 link connection has been established.
•Activity: Yellow blinking indicates data activity.
Figure 6 Ethernet Port
EMC/Radio(FCC) FCC Part 15B (Class A)
FCC Part 15 Class A
FCC Part 24
FCC Part 27
FCC 47 CFR 1.1307(b)
FCC 47 CFR 1.1307(b)
Agency/Marking TUV Rheinland
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
Table 5: Radio Node Specifications
RadioNodeModel Operating Mode Network Listen Bands
Maximum Transmit Power
(per Band)
SCRN-340-02041314 and
SCRN-340-02041314-EQ
LTE Band 2/25, 4(66),
13 and 14
LTE bands 25, 66, 13,
and 14
27 dBm LTE licensed band
Table 4: SCRN-340 Compliance (continued)
Ethernet
Port
Link Activity
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The Top-Panel LED
The radio node has one top-panel tricolor (RGB) LED to indicate power and status. This is the only LED visible
under normal operating conditions. When the radio node initially boots the LED cycles through a number of
colors and flashing behaviors until it is fully operational. Status indications: boot, normal, disabled, fault,
emergency call, radio node tracking.
Figure 7 Radio Node Tricolor LED
Input Power
The radio node receives its power from a standard Power Over Ethernet (PoE+) switch (typical) or injector. The
radio node is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3at PoE+ specification.
The radio node only supports Gigabit Ethernet connection and the PoE+ switch should support Gigabit
Ethernet port. The radio node will not boot up with a Fast Ethernet PoE+ switch
Per IEEE 802.3at, use standard Cat 5e or better twisted-pair cable with a maximum length restriction of 100
meters (328 feet) for PoE+. This restriction minimizes power loss between the PoE+ power source and the
radio node.
When connecting the radio node to a PoE+ switch, ensure that the switch port is statically configured to
deliver minimum 30W of power.
Power is distributed over two pairs of the four available pairs in Cat 5e or better cables. The
radio node can accept power on either used or un-used pairs.
Some PoE switches may be factory configured to deliver lower power per port. If this is the case
change the configuration during installation.
LED
Note
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Figure 8 shows the valid radio node cabling/powering options:
Figure 8 Valid Radio Node Cabling/Powering Options
The illustration below shows a generic single-port PoE+ injector. Use this injector only when a PoE+ Ethernet
switch is not available.
Figure 9 Typical PoE+ Injector
To connect the PoE+ injector to a radio node
Step 1 Attach the injector power cord to a power source.
Step 2 Connect an unpowered Ethernet cable from a switch to the IN port on the injector.
Step 3 Connect an Ethernet cable from the injector’s OUT port to the radio node. The injector will
now inject power onto a blue and brown wire pairs in the cable. The radio node will expect a
nominal 48V DC input (57V max) from a typical PoE+ injector.
Services Node
PoE+ Switch
Out
In Services Node
PoE+ Switch or
PoE+ Injector
PoE+ Injector
Non PoE+ Switch
OUT IN
CONNECT PoEPLUS ON
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Select the Radio Node Location
Radio nodes can be installed in a wide range of locations including walls, ceilings, and spaces above the
ceiling. Follow the installation guidelines for selecting appropriate mounting locations for the unit. When
mounting a radio node vertically, align the bottom-side fins vertically for superior cooling.
Refer to the E-RAN Deployment Planning Guide for information about mounting positioning and the affects
on cellular coverage. Always consult local codes about mounting and wiring SpiderCloud Wireless equipment.
Figure 10 Radio Node Locations
When possible, locate radio node units at least 6 meters (20 feet) from an external wall. This distance
maximizes indoor coverage and minimizes RF leakage outside the building. Refer to the E-RAN Deployment
Planning Guide for Dual-Mode Systems and E-RAN Deployment Planning Guide for LTE Systems for
more information about radio node placement.
When mounting near a wall or other obstruction, orient the mounting bracket such that the transmit
antenna faces towards the coverage area and faces away from the wall. Refer to Bracket Mounting and
Cabling Guidelines on page 15 for more information.
Installation and Mount Bracket Assembly
The radio node slides into one of two brackets for ceiling or wall mounting:
• a quarter-inch (0.64 centimeter) deep for cabling through a surface such as a wall or ceiling
• a 1.25 inch (3.18 centimeters) deep for exposed cabling along a hard surface such as brick or cinder
block
Dead / Non-Circulating
Airspace
Living / Working Space of a Typical
Commercial Building
Drop Ceiling
Wall
Forced-Air Supply
Forced-Air Return
X
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Bracket Mounting and Cabling Guidelines
Incorrectly cabling and mounting a radio node can result in crushed cables and loss of communications to the
unit. Follow these guidelines in cabling the radio node and mounting it on the bracket:
• Ensure that the cabling is properly routed and dressed.
• Ensure that the radio node is fully inserted into the mount bracket so that it locks into place and
is flush. A correctly installed cable should at no time during installation impede inserting the
radio node into the mount bracket.
• Secure the radio node to the mount bracket with a padlock or tie wrap to provide physical
security.
• When mounting the radio node vertically, orient the bracket such that the bracket keyholes have
the narrow side up as shown in Figure 11.
Typical Radio Node Mounting Options
Radio nodes can be mounted on a wide number of surfaces including the following typical surfaces:
•Light grill: Use bolts, nuts, and washers to secure the universal mount bracket using holes in the
light grill. Adjust the universal mounting bracket until the bracket and light grill holes align.
•Directly on the wall or ceiling: Use drywall screws to secure the universal mount bracket
directly to sheetrock or plasterboard on the wall or ceiling.
•Mud or plaster ring: Secure the universal mount bracket directly on the wall or ceiling as above
with a 3 1/4 inch (8.25 centimeter) mud or plaster ring between the mount bracket and the
mounting service and run the Ethernet cable through ring’s hole.
• Existing infrastructure: Secure the universal mount bracket to existing infrastructure as long as
the radio node RF propagation or existing installed equipment is not adversely impacted.
• Non-metal tiles: Use bracing for rear support and mount the radio node in the center of the tile for
even weight distribution. Ensure that the bracing is the same width as the tile.
• Drop ceiling: Contact your SpiderCloud Wireless representative for recommendations of supported
third-party brackets and clamps.
Installing the Radio Node
The radio node receives its power source over powered Ethernet. If your wiring closet does not have existing
PoE+ equipment, SpiderCloud Wireless recommends a PoE+ power injector for the radio node. See section
Input Power on page 12.
The Ethernet cable can route directly through a surface such as a wall or ceiling or route the cable openly:
• Refer to Installing the Radio Node (Method 1) on page 16 for direct cable routing installation
through an opening behind the mount bracket using the shorter mount bracket.
• Refer to Installing the Radio Node (Method 2) on page 18 for open cable routing installation using
the taller mount bracket.
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Attach the mount bracket to the radio node as shown in Figure 11:
Figure 11 Radio Node Slides into Mount Bracket
Installing the Radio Node (Method 1)
Use this method with the quarter-inch bracket when routing the Ethernet cable through an opening where
the bracket will be mounted.
To route the cable directly and mount the radio node
Step 1 Cut a hole in the ceiling or wall to route the Ethernet cable through. Align the hole with the
bracket Ethernet cable entry hole.
Bracket
Keyholes
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Step 2 Route the Ethernet cable through the rectangular hole in the mounting bracket.
Figure 12 Mount Bracket with Direct Cable Routing
Step 3 With two user-provided screws, attach the mount bracket assembly to a wall or ceiling. The
screw holes are sized for an M4 (#10) or larger screw. Ensure the screws have a snug fit onto
the studs, sheetrock, anchor, or other material you are bolting onto and that you match the
screw head with the appropriate cutout hole size on the bracket.
If needed, use a flat washer between the bracket and screw head to ensure a secure fastening.
Step 4 Insert the RJ-45 connector into the Ethernet port as shown in Figure 13:
Figure 13 Route and Terminate the Cable
Ethernet Cable
Entry Hole
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Step 5 Insert the radio node into the mount bracket.
Step 6 Push as much cable back through the wall or ceiling as possible. The mount bracket assembly
has room for some cable slack.
Installing the Radio Node (Method 2)
Use this method with the 1.25 inch bracket when routing an exposed Ethernet cable directly to the radio node.
To route the cable openly and mount the radio node
Step 1 With two user-provided screws, attach the mount bracket assembly to a wall or ceiling. The
screw holes are sized for an M4 (#10) or larger screw. Ensure the screws have a snug fit onto
the studs, sheetrock, anchor, or other material you are bolting onto and that you match the
screw head with the appropriate cutout hole size on the bracket.
If needed, use a flat washer between the bracket and screw head to ensure a secure fastening.
Figure 14 shows the 1.25-inch mount bracket.
Figure 14 1.25-Inch Mount Bracket
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Step 2 Insert the RJ-45 connector through the rectangular bracket opening into the Ethernet port as
shown in Figure 15:
Figure 15 Route and Terminate the Cable
Step 3 Insert the radio node into the mount bracket.
Completing the Installation
Step 1 Attach a padlock or cable tie wrap into the provided slot to secure the unit to the mount
bracket.
Figure 16 Padlock and Lock Holes
Step 2 The radio node boots up and attempts to connect to the services node. Refer to Boot
Sequence and Services Node Communication on page 20 for more information.
The lock in the above figure is shown schematically. The orientation is for illustration purposes
(not accurate) since the bracket is typically wall or ceiling mounted.
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Detaching the Radio Node from the Mount Bracket
To remove the radio node from the bracket assembly
Step 1 If needed, remove the padlock or cable tie wrap securing the radio node.
Step 2 Slide the radio node out of the mount bracket.
Step 3 Detach the RJ-45 clip from the Ethernet port and remove the cable from cable brackets and
cable opening.
Boot Sequence and Services Node Communication
On initial boot, the radio node performs the following boot sequence. When finished, all devices are
reachable. Figure 17 shows the radio node boot sequence:
Figure 17 Radio Node Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence:
1. When the radio node is powered on, the device sends a DHCP Request to the services node DHCP
server to get IP information. The DHCP server is configured on the services node to respond only to
DHCP requests from SpiderCloud Wireless radio nodes. Refer to the SpiderCloud OS (SCOS)
Administrator Guide for more information about the services node DHCP server configuration.
2. The server responds with the IP addresses of the radio node and the services node (the master of the
radio node).
3. Using its own IP address, the radio node sends a Join Request message to the services node. The
radio node seeks to join the cellular network.
4. The services node responds with a Join Response message indicating whether the radio node is
allowed to join the network or not.
5. The arrival sequence begins. The services node sends the SpiderCloud software image to the radio
node.
USB CONSOLE
LK AT LK AT LK AT LK AT LK AT LK AT LK AT LK AT
81234567
LNK ACT
MGMT
POWER STATUS 1 2
SIM0 SIM1
Radio Node Services Node
DHCP Request for IP Address
DHCP Response (RN, IP, Controller IP)
Join Request
Join Response (Join Grant, Redirect, Denied)
Arrival sequence begins
Send SpiderCloud software package
Boot-up, bring up the IPsec tunnel and join the network
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