Router 6673

Packet Fronthaul
The Router 6673 is a high performance modular and multi-
service router, designed to simultaneously handle the CPRI and Purpose-built to handle not just the fronthaul in CRAN
eCPRI transport using CPRI to eCPRI conversion and RoE with deployment more efficiently with lower TCO, but also provides
high quality network service delivery for RAN and metro alternative technologies to transport CPRI and eCPRI using
aggregation networks. In its category, it provides flexible port CPRI to eCPRI Conversion and RoE. Additionally, it optimizes
density and footprint by scaling up to 8x100G and 32x10/25G the use of fiber resources while handling the fronthaul in multi-
interfaces and offering up to 800Gbps full-duplex switching vendor networks.
capacity in a space efficient 1.5RU chassis with front access for
all field replaceable units allowing an overall lower OPEX. It Meeting the strictest radio requirements
supports VPN services over IP/MPLS networks, service provider
SDN, service exposure using NETCONF/YANG, extensive With its best-in-class 25G/100G port density, 800Gbps
quality of service and precise synchronization features. switching capacity and high-scale queues with deep buffers,
the Router 6673 enables high quality network service delivery
at low TCO considering its RoE and/or CPRI to eCPRI
With up to 800Gbps of switching capacity in 230mm depth
conversion capability that is software upgradable.
1.5RU footprint, the Router 6673 delivers performance needed
to fully support LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G and Enterprise
applications.
Precise and proven synchronization
5G enhancements such as ESS, COMP and Carrier Aggregation
The Router 6673 is part of the Ericsson Router 6000 Series, a that enable efficient use of spectrum have strict
RAN integrated Ethernet/ IP transport family of products. The synchronization requirements. The Ericsson synchronization
Router 6000 offers a range of high-performance routers with solution comes pre-verified to work with RAN.
resiliency features and form factors optimized for the various
needs of metro and fronthaul/backhaul networks. SDN capabilities and programmability
The Ericsson Router 6000 Series is an essential component of Provides application aware traffic engineering with open and
the Ericsson Radio System and is tightly integrated with standardized interfaces, enabling network slicing and ability to
Ericsson Radio and Microwave to provide high capacity mobile tailor services for utmost agility.
backhaul with unprecedented quality of experience.
Designed for low CAPEX and OPEX
Ericsson Network Manager (ENM) manages the complete end- The Router 6673 uses merchant silicon and designed to have
to-end network: RAN, Metro and Backhaul, Mobile Core, and cost optimized form factor to lower CAPEX. In-service patches
Data Center. This enables seamless plug and play capabilities with zero downtime and for all Ericsson Radio System products
for RAN and router network operations. the simplified end-to-end management offered by Ericsson
Network Manager (ENM) contributes to reduced OPEX.
Simplicity
Strong security
As a complement to the existing Router 6000 family, Router Provides secure boot, vendor credential and hardware ready for
6673 shares the same platform with Router 6273 where the MACSec. Thereby extending a secured solution deployment for
line cards, power modules and fan tray of Router 6273 can be trusted and untrusted environments.
used in Router 6673. This provides flexibility and ease of
replaceable units’ reuse. Radio integrated transport
Provides RAN aware transport for mobile backhaul and
fronthaul enabling improved Quality of Experience for end
users. Tight hardware and mechanical integration as part of
Ericsson Radio System allows significantly easier deployment
and lower overall TCO.
 Technical specification for Router 6673
Connectivity
Interfaces: Line cards:
Up to 3 Line card slots (2 LC slots for AC) that can take the following line card types
-LC 2x100GE QSFP28, LC 8x10GE/25GE SFP28, LC 8xGE/10GE SFP+, LC 9xCPRI SFP+
QSFP28 ports each can be configured as 4x10GE, 4x25GE, 1x40GE or 1x100GE

RPSW 800G card:

4x1GE/10GE/25GE SFP28, 4x10GE/25GE SFP28, 4x100GE QSFP28, 1x1GE RJ45
1x 100 / 1000 Base-T Ethernet for Out-of-Band Management
1x RJ45 console port
1x RJ45 Alarm ports for 3 input and 1 output alarms contacts
1x USB port for file uploads and downloads
Synchronization interfaces: 1x RJ45 ports 1PPS+TOD input/output

Mechanical
System weight: Fully configured chassis: 9.5kg / 20.9lbs
Dimension (H x W x D): 66mm x 445mm x 230mm
Air flow: Right to Left

Electrical
Power supply DC: -48V redundant power supply units
Power supply AC: 100V ~ 240V, 50-60Hz, redundant power supply units

Environmental
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +65°C
Relative Humidity: 5 - 95% Non-condensing

Key features
IP Routing MPLS: IPv4, IPv6, BGP-4, MP-BGP, BGP FRR, BGP-LS, IS-IS, OSPFv2/v3, VRRPv2/v3, LFA/RLFA/TI-LFA,
RSVP-TE including FRR, LDP, T-LDP, mLDP, Segment Routing, PCEP, Seamless MPLS, CSPF, Routing
policy, Policy based routing, DHCP client/relay/Server
Ethernet: 802.1Q virtual LAN (VLAN), 802.1ad Provider Bridge, IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation Control Protocol,
BVI – Bridged Virtual Interface, QinQ, G.8032 Ethernet Ring Protection Switching, BUM storm protection,
Jumbo Frame up to 9600 bytes
Layer-2/Layer-3 Virtual Private Networking: L3 MPLS VPNs, 6VPE/6PE, Inter-autonomous-system MPLS VPN (options A, B, C), VPWS for E-Line
Services, VPLS/H-VPLS for E-LAN Services, Pseudowire redundancy, MEF CE1.0/2.0 Compliant, Ethernet
VPN for E-Line & E-LAN Services
Multicast Protocols: IPv4/IPv6 multicast, PIM-SM/SSM, IGMP v1/v2/v3, MLDv2, MVPN, IGMP snooping
Timing and Synchronization: IEEE 1588-2008 Precision Time Protocol, ITU-T Profiles for Frequency (G.8265.1 SOOC) and Time/Phase
(G.8275.1 T-BC/GM & G.8275.2 T-BC/GM), Class C performance, NTP, SyncE with ESMC, Enhanced
SyncE, Stratum 3E clock, L1 Assist holdover, PTP quality measurement & monitoring
Operation and Maintenance: IEEE 802.1ag Connectivity Fault Management, ITU-T Y.1731 (DM, SLM and Throughput), 802.3ah
Ethernet OAM, Microwave Bandwidth Notification, MACSWAP, MPLS Ping /Traceroute, BFD IPv4 & IPv6
Single Hop, BFD IPv4 & IPv6 Multi Hop, Micro-BFD, Seamless BFD, TWAMP Reflector, TWAMP Initiator,
Port Mirroring, LLDP, IPFIX (IP Flow Information Export)
Security: Secure boot, Vendor credential, secured storage, Access Control lists, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, SSH
v1/v2, Reverse-path forwarding, IPSec*, IKEv2*, CMPv2, CRL, TLS, 802.1x port-based network access
control, MACSec*
Quality of Service: Strict-queuing, WFQ, priority-WFQ, Hierarchical QoS, Deep packet buffers, RED/Weighted RED, Ingress
policing, Egress shaping, 802.1p, MPLS EXP bits, DiffServ
Network Management: Ericsson Network Manager (ENM), CLI, SNMP v2c/v3, NETCONF, YANG models, Syslog, RMON, PM Job,
Zero Touch Provisioning, Telemetry Streaming

CPRI LC: Radio over Ethernet, CPRI to eCPRI conversion*

Standards and specifications

Safety: LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, IEC/EN 60950-1, IEC/EN 62368-1, CFR 29 Part 1910, UL/CSA 62368-1
EMC: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, EN 300386, CISPR 32, EN 55032, CISPR 24, EN 55024, EN 50121-1, EN
50121-4, EN 61000-6-1, EN 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, ES 201468, DTAG 1 TR 9; CFR 47 Part 15, ICES-
003; VCCI V-3
ENV: RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU, EN 300 019-2-1, EN 300 019-2-2, EN 300
019-2-3, EN 300 753, ECE-C1.1
Central Office NEBS level III: GR-1089-CORE, GR-63-CORE, SR-3580, ATT-TP-76200, VZ.TPR.9203, VZ.TPR.9305
Outdoor Cabinets: GR-3108-CORE: Class 2, EN 300 019-1-3 Class 3.2

*Future release

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