RRU5818

Hardware Description

Issue 04
Date 2021-03-31

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Contents

1 RRU5818 Hardware Description...........................................................................................1

1.1 Changes in RRU5818 Hardware Description................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 RRU Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Exterior.................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 Functions................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.4 Ports..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.2.5 Indicators................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
1.2.6 Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................................. 11
1.3 RRU Cables.............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
1.3.1 Cable List.............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
1.3.2 PGND Cable......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.3.3 Power Cable........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber............................................................................................................................................................. 17
1.3.5 RF Jumper............................................................................................................................................................................ 22
1.3.6 AISG Multi-Wire Cable..................................................................................................................................................... 23
1.4 RF Cable Connections.......................................................................................................................................................... 24
1.5 RRU Auxiliary Devices..........................................................................................................................................................26

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Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying a DC blade RRU5818
(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 Version
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Solution Version Product Version

Name

RRU5818 SRAN13.1 and later V100R013C10 and later versions

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

Intended Audience
This document is intended for:

● Base station installation personnel

● System personnel
● Site maintenance personnel

Organization
1.1 Changes in RRU5818 Hardware Description
This chapter describes the changes in RRU5818 Hardware Description.
1.2 RRU Introduction
This chapter describes the exterior and function of the RRU as well as the ports
and indicators on the RRU.

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1.3 RRU Cables

This chapter describes RRU cables.
1.4 RF Cable Connections
RF cable connections for the RRU vary depending on the configurations of the
RRU and antenna. The RF cable connections in this document are for reference
only. The actual cable connections depend on onsite conditions.
1.5 RRU Auxiliary Devices
This chapter describes RRU auxiliary devices.

1.1 Changes in RRU5818 Hardware Description

This chapter describes the changes in RRU5818 Hardware Description.

04 (2021-03-31)
This is the fourth official release.

Compared with Issue 03 (2020-10-31), this issue does not include any new
information.

Compared with Issue 03 (2020-10-31), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.2 Functions Optimized the contents in this document.

1.3.1 Cable List

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03 (2020-10-31)
This is the third official release.

Compared with Issue 02 (2020-08-30), this issue does not include any new
information.

Compared with Issue 02 (2020-08-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.2 Functions Optimized the contents in this

document.

1.3.5 RF Jumper Added the descriptions of feeders.

Compared with Issue 02 (2020-08-30), no information is deleted from this issue.

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02 (2020-08-30)
This is the second official release.
Compared with Issue 01 (2020-04-20), this issue does not include any new
information.
Compared with Issue 01 (2020-04-20), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description

1.3.3 Power Cable Modified the specifications of an RRU

power cable.

Compared with Issue 01 (2020-04-20), no information is deleted from this issue.

01 (2020-04-20)
This is the first commercial release.
Compared with Draft C (2020-03-09), this issue does not include any new topics
or changes, or exclude any topics.

Draft C (2020-03-09)
This is a draft.
Compared with Draft B (2020-01-20), this issue does not include any new
information.
Compared with Draft B (2020-01-20), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description

1.2.1 Exterior Added the information of RRU

nameplate.

Compared with Draft B (2020-01-20), no information is deleted from this issue.

Draft B (2020-01-20)
This is a draft.
Compared with Draft A (2019-12-27), this issue does not include any new
information.
Compared with Draft A (2019-12-27), this issue includes the following changes.
Topic Change Description

1.3.3 Power Cable Added the specifications of an RRU

power cable.

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Compared with Draft A (2019-12-27), no information is deleted from this issue.

Draft A (2019-12-27)
This is a draft.

1.2 RRU Introduction

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

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

Figure 1-1 RRU exterior

Figure 1-2 shows RRU dimensions.

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Figure 1-2 RRU dimensions

You can obtain the RRU name, RRU frequency band and power supply information
from the nameplate on the cover plate. The following figure shows the positions
of the nameplate on the RRU.
NOTE

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

Figure 1-3 Positions of the nameplate

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

1.2.2 Functions
This section describes main functions of an RRU.

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The Remote Radio Unit (RRU) consists of the high-speed interface unit, signal
processing unit, power amplifier, duplexer, extension ports, and power module.
Figure 1-4 shows the functional structure of the RRU.

Figure 1-4 Functional structure of an RRU

NOTE

For details about the extension ports, see 1.2.4 Ports.

The RRU performs the following functions:

● Receives downlink baseband data from the BBU and sends uplink baseband
data to the BBU.
● 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.
● 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.
● Provides a built-in Bias Tee (BT). The internal calibration mode or external
calibration mode is supported.
– In external calibration mode, the CAL port can output OOK signals. In
internal calibration mode, the ANT1 port can output OOK signals.
– In versions earlier than SRAN16.1, this RRU supports only the external
calibration mode.
– In SRAN16.1 and later versions, this RRU can be configured to work in
internal or external calibration mode through software setting. By
default, the external calibration mode is used.
● The RRU can work with the Monitoring Extension Box (MEB). The MEB can
transmit external RS-485 communication signals and dry node monitoring

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signals into the RRU, implementing information monitoring and reporting. For
details about the MEB, see corresponding MEB User Guide.
● DC RRUs can use external power modules (such as OPM50M(Ver.B)) to
support AC scenarios. For details about the external power modules, see user
guides of the corresponding models.

1.2.3 Technical Specifications

This section describes technical specifications of an RRU, including supported
modes, frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, and antenna
capabilities.
For details about technical specifications of an RRU5818, see RRU5818 Technical
Specifications.

1.2.4 Ports
This section describes ports on the RRU panels. An RRU has a bottom panel,
cabling cavity panel, and indicator panel.
Figure 1-5 shows the ports on the RRU panels.

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Figure 1-5 Ports on the RRU panels

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

Table 1-1 Ports and indicators on the RRU panels

Item Silkscre Connector Description
en

1. Ports at the ANT1- 4.3-10 ● TX/RX port

bottom ANT8 female ● In internal calibration mode, the
connector ANT1 port can output RET
antenna control signals (OOK
signals)

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Item Silkscre Connector Description

en

CAL 4.3-10 ● Calibration port. It supports RF

female signals and RET antenna control
connector signals (OOK signals)
● This port is used in external
calibration mode

RET DB9 Communication port for the RET

female antenna. It supports transmission of
connector RET antenna control signals (RS485
signals).

2. Ports in the CPRI0 SFP female Optical port 0, connected to the

cabling cavity connector BBU or an upper-level RRU

CPRI1 SFP female Optical port 1, connected to a

connector lower-level RRU or the BBU

RTN(+) Male fast Power supply socket, For details

connector about RRU power cable appearance
NEG(-) and specifications, see 1.3.3 Power
Cable.

3. Indicators RUN N/A For details, see 1.2.5 Indicators.

ALM

ACT

VSWR

CPRI0

CPRI1

1.2.5 Indicators
There are six indicators on an RRU. They indicate the running status.
For detailed positions of RRU indicators, see 1.2.4 Ports.
Table 1-2 describes RRU indicators.

Table 1-2 RRU indicators

Silkscre Color Status Description
en

RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the

board is faulty.

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Silkscre Color Status Description

en

Steady off There is no power supply, or the

board is faulty.

Blinking (on for 1s and The board is running properly.

off for 1s)

Blinking (on for 0.125s Software is being loaded to the

and off for 0.125s) board, or the board is not
started.

ALM Red Steady on Alarms are generated, and the

module must be replaced.

Steady off No alarm is generated.

Blinking (on for 1s and Alarms are generated. The

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

ACT Green Steady on The module is running properly

with TX channels enabled or the
software is being loaded
without RRU running.

Blinking (on for 1s and The board is running properly

off for 1s) with TX channels disabled.

VSWR Red Steady off No VSWR alarm is generated.

Steady on VSWR alarms are generated.

CPRI0/ Red or Steady green The CPRI link is functioning

CPRI1 green properly.

Steady red An optical module fails to

receive signals because the
optical module is faulty or the
optical fiber is broken.

Blinking red (on for 1s The CPRI link is out of lock

and off for 1s) because of mutual lock of dual-
mode clock sources or
mismatched data rates over
CPRI ports (you are advised to
check the system configuration
to identify the fault).

Steady off The optical module is not

properly installed.

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1.2.6 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:
● The puller of a single-mode optical module is blue and the puller of a
multimode optical module is black or gray.
● 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.

NOTICE

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.

Table 1-3 Optical module mapping

Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU and RRU

SFP duplex (two-fiber SFP duplex optical modules with the same
bidirectional, duplex for specifications are used on both sides.
short) optical module

SFP BIDI (single-fiber SFP BIDI optical modules are used on both sides,
bidirectional, BIDI for or the DSFP optical module is used on the BBU
short) optical module side and the SFP BIDI optical module is used on
the RRU side.
● 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.
● Except for wavelengths, the specifications of
optical modules are the same.
For details about the DSFP optical module, see the
hardware description of the corresponding BBU.

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NOTE

● The exterior and label on an optical module in this section are for reference only.
● The rate of the optical module to be installed must match the rate of the corresponding
CPRI port.
● Only Huawei-certified optical modules meeting the following requirements can be used
for Huawei wireless devices:
● Environment, feature, and specifications requirements of devices on which optical
modules are to be installed
● Laser safety requirements in the IEC 60825-1 standard
● General safety requirements in the IEC 60950-1 standard
● For part numbers for Huawei Wireless certificated and provided SFP optical modules,
see Spare Parts Catalog.
● The supported maximum remote distance varies depending on the optical module. For
details, see section "CPRI Optical Fiber" in "Base Station Cables". CPRI optical fibers are
configured based on application scenarios.

SFP Optical Module

The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

Figure 1-6 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.

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Figure 1-7 Label structure

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

distance

1.3 RRU Cables

This chapter describes RRU cables.

1.3.1 Cable List

This section describes the cables for the RRU. It also describes the connectors at
the two ends of the cables and the cable connections of the RRU.
Table 1-4 lists RRU cables.

Table 1-4 RRU cables

Cable One End The Other End

Connector Connected Connector Connected

to... to...

RRU OT terminal Ground OT terminal (M8, Ground

PGND (M6, 16 mm2 terminal at 16 mm2 [0.025 in. terminal on
cable [0.025 in.2]) the bottom of 2]) the ground bar
the RRU

RRU Female fast NEG(-) and Depending on External power

power connector RTN(+) in the power equipment equipment
cable (screw-free RRU cabling
type) cavity

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Cable One End The Other End

Connector Connected Connector Connected

to... to...

CPRI DLC ● CPRI0 port DLC connector ● CPRI port

optical connector in the RRU on the BBU
fiber cabling or CPRI1
cavity port on the
● CPRI1 port upper-level
in the RRU RRU
cabling ● CPRI0 port
cavity on the
lower-level
RRU or CPRI
port on the
BBU

RRU RF 4.3-10 male RF and CAL 4.3-10 male Antenna

jumpera connector ports on the connector or type system
RRU N male connectorb

RRU Waterproof RET port on AISG standard Standard AISG

AISG DB9 male the RRU female connector male connector
multi- connector on the RCU
wire
cable

a: The RF ports on the RRU and the calibration port for the external calibration
mode are connected to the antenna system using RF jumpers.
b: Determine the cable type based on the connector used at the other end of
the cable on the live network.

1.3.2 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
An RRU PGND cable is green or green and yellow. Both ends of the PGND cable
are OT terminals. 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.
Figure 1-8 shows the exterior of a PGND cable.

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Figure 1-8 Exterior of a PGND cable

1. OT terminal (M6) 2. OT terminal (M8)

One OT terminal must be added to each end of the PGND cable onsite.
You can determine the color of the cable and whether to use corresponding two-
hole OT terminals based on local regulations. Figure 1-9 shows a two-hole OT
terminal.

Figure 1-9 Two-hole OT terminal

1.3.3 Power Cable

The RRU power cable is a -48 V DC shielded cable. It feeds -48 V DC power to an
RRU.

NOTE

If a power device provided by the customer is used, the recommended specification of the
circuit breaker on this power device is greater than 37 A (40 A is recommended).

Exterior
The RRU power cable has a female fast connector (screw-free type) at one end
and a bare wire at the other end. A corresponding terminal is added to the bare
wire based on the requirements of the connector on the external power device, as
shown in the following figure.

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Figure 1-10 RRU power cable

1. -48 V DC power 2. Shield layer 3. Female fast connector (screw-free type)

cable

Cable Description
The following table lists the specifications of the RRU power cable length and its
core wires.

Table 1-5 Specifications of the RRU power cable length and its core wires

RRU Power Stand Cable Cross- Number Outer

Model Equipment ard Length Sectional of OCBs Diamete
Area of on the r of
Core Wire RRU Power
Side Cable
for RRU

RRU581 DCDU16D/ Europ 0 m to 70 10 mm2 0 9.9 mm

8 DCDU16D- ean m (0 ft to (0.015 in.2) to 16.4
02/ stand 229.66 ft) mm
DCDU16D- ard (0.39 in.
02S with 71 m to 16 mm2 1a to 0.65
one group 100 m (0.025 in.2) in.)
of power (232.94 ft
cables to 328.08
ft)

North 0 m to 70 10.5 mm2 0

Ameri m (0 ft to (0.016 in.2,
can 229.66 ft) 7 AWG)
stand
ard 71 m to 16.7 mm2 1a
100 m (0.026 in.2,
(232.94 ft 5 AWG)
to 328.08
ft)

OPM200 Europ 0 m to 70 6 mm2 0

(PDU03D-0 ean m (0 ft to (0.0093 in.
3) with one stand 229.66 ft) 2)
group of ard

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RRU Power Stand Cable Cross- Number Outer

Model Equipment ard Length Sectional of OCBs Diamete
Area of on the r of
Core Wire RRU Power
Side Cable
for RRU

power 71 m to 10 mm2 0
cables 100 m (0.015 in.2)
(232.94 ft
to 328.08
ft)

North 0 m to 70 5.3 mm2 0

Ameri m (0 ft to (0.0082 in.
can 229.66 ft) 2, 10
stand AWG)
ard
71 m to 8.2 mm2 0
100 m (0.013 in.2,
(232.94 ft 8 AWG)
to 328.08
ft)

OPM200 Europ 0 m to 70 6 mm2 0

(PDU03D-0 ean m (0 ft to (0.0093 in.
3) with one stand 229.66 ft) 2)
group of ard
power 71 m to 10 mm2 0
cables 100 m (0.015 in.2)
(232.94 ft
to 328.08
ft)

North 0 m to 100 8.2 mm2 0

Ameri m (0 ft to (0.013 in.2,
can 328.08 ft) 8 AWG)
stand
ard

a: 16 mm2 (0.025 in.2) and 16.7 mm2 (0.026 in.2, 5 AWG) power cables do not
meet this RRU's requirements for the outer diameter of power cables. Therefore,
an OCB is required.

1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber

CPRI optical fibers are classified into multimode optical fibers and single-mode
optical fibers. They transmit CPRI signals.

A multimode optical fiber connects a BBU to an RRU or connects two RRUs. The
maximum length of a multimode optical fiber connecting a BBU and an RRU is
150 m (492.12 ft). The default length of a multimode optical fiber connecting two

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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 optical fiber can be divided into two types: single-mode optical
fiber directly connecting a BBU to an RRU or connecting two RRUs (shortened to
directly connected single-mode optical fiber) and single-mode optical fiber
connecting an ODF to a BBU or RRU (shortened to single-mode pigtail). The
length of the directly connected single-mode optical fiber cannot exceed the
maximum allowed remote distance 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

● The ODF is an outdoor transfer box for optical fibers, which interconnects the single-
mode pigtail and trunk single-mode optical fiber.
● The ODF and trunk single-mode optical fiber are provided by the customer and must
comply with the ITU-T G.652 standard.
● A multimode optical fiber 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 optical fibers.

Table 1-6 Principles for selecting CPRI optical fibers

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

≤ 150 m 2.5 to Multimode optical Connects a BBU When multiple

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

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

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

≤ 20 km ≤ 25 Single-mode optical Connects a BBU The single-mode

(12.43 fiber (single-mode to an RRU or pigtail at the
mi.) pigtail and trunk AAU, or RRU/AAU or
single-mode optical connects two BBU side is
fiber) RRUs or AAUs connected to the
trunk single-
mode optical
fiber by using an
ODF.

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

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

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

to 10 fiber (single-mode to an RRU or pigtail at the
km pigtail and trunk AAU, or RRU/AAU or
(328.08 single-mode optical connects two BBU side is
ft to fiber) RRUs or AAUs connected to the
32808.4 trunk single-
0 ft) mode optical
fiber by using an
ODF.

a: The remote distance of optical fibers is the distance between the BBU and the
first RRU or AAU or the distance between two RRUs or AAUs.
b: The default length of a multimode optical fiber connecting two RRUs is 10 m
(32.81 ft). If the distance between two RRUs exceeds 10 m (32.81 ft), contact
Huawei engineers.

Appearance
Multimode optical fiber or directly connected single-mode optical fiber: It can
be a dual-core optical fiber with DLC connectors as shown in Figure 1-11 or a
single-core optical fiber with LC connectors as shown in Figure 1-12.

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Figure 1-11 Dual-core optical fiber with DLC connectors

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

Figure 1-12 Single-core optical fiber with LC connectors

(1) LC connector

NOTE

● When an optical fiber 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.
● When an optical fiber connects a BBU3910A/BBU3910C to an RRU, the breakout cables
on the BBU side and on the RRU side are both 0.03 m (0.098 ft).
● When an optical fiber connects two RRUs, the breakout cables on both sides are 0.03 m
(0.098 ft).

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.

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Figure 1-13 Single-mode pigtail

(1) DLC (2) Breakout (3) Label on (4) FC (5) LC (6) SC

connector cable the breakout connector connector connector
cable

NOTE

● 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.
● 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.

Label Description
The following table describes the labels on the breakout cables of a CPRI optical
fiber and recommended cable connections.

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Table 1-7 Labels on the breakout cables of a CPRI optical fiber

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 CPRI RX port on RX port on the BBU

the RRU RRU 1 or CPRI RX port on
the RRU

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

the RRU RRU 1 or 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

1.3.5 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

● 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.
● 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.
● 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.).
● If feeders are used, the length of a feeder should not exceed 100 m (328.08 ft) and the
difference between the lengths of any two feeders of an RRU should 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.
Figure 1-14 shows an RF jumper with two ends connected to 4.3-10 male
connectors.

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Figure 1-14 RF jumper

(1) 4.3-10 male connector

1.3.6 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 an
AISG multi-wire cable is 5 m (16.40 ft), 10 m (32.81 ft), or 20 m (65.62 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 1-15 or
Figure 1-16.

Figure 1-15 AISG multi-wire cable (1)

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

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Figure 1-16 AISG multi-wire cable (2)

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

Pin Assignment
Table 1-8 describes the pin assignment for the wires of an AISG multi-wire cable.

Table 1-8 Pin assignment for the wires of an AISG multi-wire cable

X1 End (Pin of X2 End (Pin of the Color Description Type

the Waterproof Standard AISG
DB9 Male Female
Connector) 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.

1.4 RF Cable Connections

RF cable connections for the RRU vary depending on the configurations of the
RRU and antenna. The RF cable connections in this document are for reference
only. The actual cable connections depend on onsite conditions.

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Description of RF Cable Connections

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

Table 1-9 RF cable connections for the RRU

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

RRU5818 For details, see the Typical 8T8R See illustration in Figure
(external Power Configuration 1-18.
calibration Reference for RRU in
mode) corresponding RRU
Technical Specifications.
RRU5818 For details, see the Typical 8T8R See illustration 1 in
(internal Power Configuration Figure 1-18.
calibration Reference for RRU in
mode) corresponding RRU 4T4R+4T4R See illustration 2 in
Technical Specifications. Figure 1-18.

Illustration of Cable Connections

Figure 1-17 RF cable connections for the RRU5818 (external calibration mode)

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Figure 1-18 RF cable connections for the RRU5818 (internal calibration mode)

NOTE

● In 8T8R scenarios, RF ports on the RRU must correspond to the antenna ports. In 4T4R
+4T4R scenarios, ANT1, ANT2, ANT3, and ANT4 are connected to an antenna; and
ANT5, ANT6, ANT7, and ANT8 are connected to an antenna.
● For details about antenna cable connections in MIMO and beamforming scenarios, see
the related feature parameter descriptions.

1.5 RRU Auxiliary Devices

This chapter describes RRU auxiliary devices.

Indoor Floor installation Support

● IFS06
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 IFS06 Hardware Description and IFS06 Installation Guide.
● IFS5906
An Indoor Floor installation Support (IFS5906) is used for installing indoor
blade RRUs.
IFS5906: supported by V100R016C00 and later.
For details about the exterior, specifications, and installation of an IFS5906,
see the IFS5906 Hardware Description and IFS5906 Installation Guide.

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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 User
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
A power module is used to convert external input power into –48 V DC or –57 V
DC for the DC RRU. The following power modules are available.
● OPM50M (Ver.B): supported in V100R010C10 and later.
● OPM200: supported in V100R015C10 and later.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of a
power module as well as its support for RRUs, see OPM50M (Ver.B) User Guide or
OPM200 User Guide.

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

RMU
An RMU3900A (Outdoor Distribution Module) is a radio multiplex unit, which
converges and deconverges CPRI data and saves CPRI optical fibers between a
BBU and RRUs.
RMU3900A: supported by V100R012C00 and later.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of an
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.

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● MEB06D: supported by V100R012C10 and later.

● MEB06D(Ver.B): supported by V100R017C00 and later.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of an
MEB, see the MEB06D User Guide or MEB06D(Ver.B) User Guide.

RFC5906
The RFC5906 is used in the DBS3900, DBS5900, BTS3900A, and BTS5900A base
stations to accommodate blade RRUs.
RFC5906: supported by V100R015C10 and later.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, and maintenance of an
RFC5906, see the RFC5906 User Guide.

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