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FibeAir IP-20C ®

Compact All-Outdoor Multi-Core Node

FibeAir IP-20C sets a new standard in microwave transmission combining multi-core radio technology
and LoS 4X4 MIMO for ultra-high capacity along with a rich set of Carrier Ethernet advanced
services. Compact, all-outdoor design allows deployment anywhere while remote upgradability
protects investment.

FibeAir IP-20C breaks capacity barriers offering a virtual fiber Compact All-Outdoor Multi-Core Node
solution in licensed 6-42 GHz frequencies - 1Gbps in a box.
• Multi-core radio solution delivering multi-Gbps
Its versatility makes it ideal for a wide variety of cost-effective
deployment scenarios including macrocell backhaul, small-
anywhere
cell aggregation and multi-carrier trunks. As a software-defined Remote activation of the 2nd TRX - future upgrades without
radio, it can be remotely configured to quadruple capacity, additional site visits
double link distance and reduce power consumption ensuring • Multi-gigabits radio capacity with high spectral
long-term, cost-efficient operation as needs change. It is efficiency
easily and quickly deployable compared with fiber, allowing
Virtual fiber in licensed frequencies – 1Gbps in a box
operators to achieve much faster time to new revenue streams,
lower total cost of ownership and long-term peace of mind. LoS 4X4 MIMO and up to 2048 QAM modulation
• High service granularity enables rollout of new
FibeAir IP-20C is future-proof, ready for upgrade from 1+0 business models
to 2+0, doubling the capacity, from day one. Activating
Intelligent service-centric management utilizing Hierarchical
the second transceiver is accomplished remotely without a
QoS and advanced OAM capabilities
site visit. A complete solution, it offers a rich set of Carrier
Ethernet advanced services, providing a wide range of new Integrated Ethernet switch, MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0-compliant
capabilities that address the diverse needs of mobile operators, and MPLS-TP-ready
ISPs, utilities, large enterprises and private networks. • Common OS & software-defined engine simplify
network modernization
FibeAir IP-20C’s unique multi-core architecture is based on
Unified CeraOS across entire IP-20 platform
an advanced parallel radio processing engine built around
Ceragon’s in-house baseband modem and RFIC chipsets. Powered by programmable network processor
The result is superior radio performance with reduced power
consumption and form-factor. It can be deployed either as an
all-outdoor node or as a multi-core radio unit in a split-mount
configuration with another IP-20 platform indoor node.
Ceragon FibeAir IP-20C: Software-Defined Radio
FibeAir IP-20C is the most versatile radio available in the market today. Thanks to its innovative
multi-core technology, it can be configured for optimized performance in any deployment
scenario. Flexibility is the key.

Doubling the capacity

FibeAir IP-20C’s multi-core technology allows it to start with a
single core and provides the capability to turn on the second core
remotely, instantaneously doubling link capacity with single or dual
polarization.

Doubling the link distance

The second radio core can be utilized to double the link distance.
FibeAir IP-20C splits the bitstream between its two cores using Multi-
carrier Adaptive Bandwidth Control, thus lowering the modulation
scheme and significantly increasing system gain (both Tx power and
Rx sensitivity). This results in longer link spans – up to double the
distance.

Halving the antenna size

FibeAir IP-20C’s superior system gain can be leveraged to reduce
antenna size lowering installation costs significantly. Antenna-size
reductions of 50% can be achieved.

Quadrupling the capacity

In the 4X4 LoS MIMO configuration, quadrupling of capacity is
achievable using the same channel bandwidth. A new record in
microwave spectral efficiency!

Quad
Future-Proofing Mobile Networks with FibeAir IP-20C
The software-defined IP-20 platform contains a a rich product line for wireless backhaul and fronthaul applications serving
network expansions including 4G/LTE-A. Breaking the barriers of network planning paradigms requiring fiber infrastructure
to serve multi-Gbps sites, FibeAir IP-20C’s superior radio throughput, low latency, flexible operating modes and integrated
networking capabilities make it the solution of choice for a wide variety of hauling scenarios previously deemed impossible
to implement with microwave.

Macrocell
Backhaul
Versatile Deployment
Scenarios
MSC/RNC/S-GW

Fiber Aggregation
Network

Aggregation
Node

Carrier Ethernet
MPLS-TP
IP/MPLS

Super-Size Aggregation
Macro Site Aggregation Node
Node
E-Band

I 60GHz
CPR

DUDU Small
RU Cells Macro Site
Super-Size
Macro Site Aggregation
PtMP
Sub6GHz High Capacity &
Interoperability
Small
Cells

East/West
in a Single Box
Multi-core,
integrated networking

FibeAir IP-20C’s diverse deployment scenarios in a future 4G/LTE-A network

Macrocell Backhaul
Today’s tail sites in the macrocell layer are quickly becoming aggregation hubs for the small cells that are deployed to
handle additional capacity and coverage below the macrocell layer. FibeAir IP-20C’s versatility and flexible operating
modes make it suitable for the different demanding scenarios of macrocell backhaul by future-proofing backhaul capacity
and supporting service-awareness to assure quality of experience.

East/West Node in a Single Box

East/West nodes may incur high capital and operational expenses, including a switch, multiple radio units, multiple cables
running up and down the tower and the associated footprint costs. FibeAir IP-20C provides a complete east/west solution,
including two radio directions and an integrated Carrier Ethernet switch, in a single all-outdoor box, saving operators
considerable complexity, capital investment and operating expenses.

Macro-Site Aggregation
Macro sites, future networks’ aggregation layer and usually based on advanced packet transport protocols such as Carrier
Ethernet 2.0, MPLS-TP and IP/MPLS, are best served by FibeAir IP-20C’s interoperability with any packet transport
technology. It can transport higher capacities over longer distances than alternative wireless solutions. Its scalable capacity
to multi-Gbps ensures long-term peace of mind especially in areas where fiber is not a viable solution.
Key Features
Multi-core radio solution • Flexible radio architecture enables doubling of
delivers multi-Gbps anywhere capacity/link distance and reduction in power
consumption
• In-house developed chipset: baseband modem
and RFIC
• Parallel radio processing engine
• Remote upgrade from 1+0 to 2+0 with no truck-rolls

Multi-gigabits radio capacity • QPSK–2048QAM with full range of hitless and errorless
with high spectral efficiency Adaptive Coding & Modulation (ACM)
• Up to 1Gbps radio throughput in a single box
• Up to 30% additional capacity using innovative Header
De-duplication

Multi-purpose platform • All-outdoor or split-mount multi-carrier configurations

for versatile deployment scenarios • Access, small cells, aggregation and multi-carrier trunk
deployments
• East/west configurations in a single box

High service granularity • Service assurance for strict SLAs utilizing Hierarchical
enables rollout of new QoS (H-QoS)
business models • Carrier-grade service resiliency
(G.8032, MSTP)
• ITU-T Y.1731 performance management - MEF 35
• High resiliency to bursty LTE/-LTE-A traffic using ultra-
deep buffers

Common OS & software - • Powered by programmable networking processor

defined engine simplify future-proofing CAPEX investment
network modernization • Unified operating system (CeraOS) across the entire
IP-20 platform
• Integrated synchronization solutions: Native/SyncE/
IEEE1588
• Integrated Carrier Ethernet switching, MEF Carrier
Ethernet 2.0-compliant
• MPLS-TP and SDN-ready

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