RRU5818w

Hardware Description

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Date 2023-09-10

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Contents

1 RRU5818w Hardware Description....................................................................................... 1

1.1 Changes in RRU5818w Hardware Description.............................................................................................................. 2
1.2 RRU Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Exterior.................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Functions................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2.3 Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.4 Ports..........................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.2.5 Indicators................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
1.2.6 Optical Modules................................................................................................................................................................. 10
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............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
1.3.6 AISG Multi-Wire Cable..................................................................................................................................................... 20
1.4 RF Cable Connections.......................................................................................................................................................... 22
1.5 RRU Auxiliary Devices..........................................................................................................................................................24

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Overview
This document provides reference for planning and deploying a DC RRU5818w
(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.

The exteriors of components and cables in this document are for reference only.
The actual exteriors may be different.

Product Versions
The following table lists the product versions related to this document.

Product Solution Version Product Version

Name

RRU5818w SRAN17.1 and later V100R017C10 and later

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

Intended Audience
This document is intended for:

● Base station installation engineers

● System engineers
● Site maintenance engineers

Organization
1.1 Changes in RRU5818w Hardware Description
This section describes the changes in RRU5818w Hardware Description.

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1.2 RRU Introduction

This chapter describes the exterior and function of the RRU as well as the ports
and indicators on the RRU.
1.3 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 RRU5818w Hardware Description

This section describes the changes in RRU5818w Hardware Description.

Draft E (2023-09-10)
This is a draft.

Compared with Draft D (2023-07-15), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Draft D (2023-07-15), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1 RRU5818w Hardware Description Added descriptions to indicate that the

exteriors of components and cables in
this document are for reference only.

Compared with Draft D (2023-07-15), this issue does not exclude any topics.

Draft D (2023-07-15)
This is a draft.

Compared with Draft C (2023-06-30), this issue does not include any new topics.

Compared with Draft C (2023-06-30), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.2.6 Optical Modules Added the storage environment

requirements of optical modules.

Compared with Draft C (2023-06-30), this issue does not exclude any topics.

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Draft C (2023-06-30)
This is a draft.
Compared with Draft B (2023-04-23), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with Draft B (2023-04-23), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.3.3 Power Cable Added information about power

equipment, and modified the
specifications of the RRU power cable
length and core wires.

1.5 RRU Auxiliary Devices Added information about power

equipment.

1.2.2 Functions Revised descriptions of the internal

calibration mode.
1.2.4 Ports

Compared with Draft B (2023-04-23), this issue does not exclude any topics.

Draft B (2023-04-23)
This is a draft.
Compared with Draft A (2022-12-31), this issue does not include any new topics.
Compared with Draft A (2022-12-31), this issue includes the following changes.

Topic Change Description

1.3.3 Power Cable Added information about power

equipment.

Compared with Draft A (2022-12-31), this issue does not exclude any topics.

Draft A (2022-12-31)
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.

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The following figure shows an RRU.

Figure 1-1 RRU exterior

The following figure shows RRU dimensions.

Figure 1-2 RRU dimensions

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

The nameplate on the RRU in the figure is only for reference.

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Figure 1-3 Nameplate position

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

1.2.2 Functions
This section describes main functions of an RRU.
The RRU consists of the following function modules: high-speed interface unit,
signal processing unit, power amplifier, duplexer, extension interfaces, and power
module.
The following figure shows the functional structure of the RRU.

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Figure 1-4 Functional structure of an RRU

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, and performs
analog-to-digital conversion. Filters downlink signals, performs digital-to-
analog (D/A) signal conversion, and up-converts RF signals to the transmit
(TX) band on the TX channel.
● 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.
– The RRU can be configured to work in internal or external calibration
mode through software setting. By default, the external calibration mode
is used.
● Works with the monitoring extension box (MEB). The MEB can transmit
external RS485 communication signals and dry contact monitoring signals
into the RRU, implementing information monitoring and reporting. For details
about the MEB, see user guides of the corresponding models.
● 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.

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1.2.3 Technical Specifications

This section describes technical specifications of an RRU, including supported RATs,
frequency bands, RF specifications, engineering specifications, and antenna
capabilities.

For details about the technical specifications of the RRU5818w, see RRU5818w
Technical Specifications.

1.2.4 Ports
This section describes the ports (located at the bottom) and indicators on the
RRU.

The following figure shows the ports on the RRU.

Figure 1-5 Ports on the panels

The following table describes the bottom ports and indicators on the RRU.

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Table 1-1 Ports and indicators on the RRU

Item Silkscre Connector Description
en

(1) Ports ANT1- 4.3-10 TX/RX RF ports

at the ANT8 female
bottom connector

CAL 4.3-10 ● Calibration port. It supports RF signals

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

RET DB9 female Communication port for the RET antenna.

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

CPRI0 SFP female Optical port, connected to the BBU or an

connector upper-level RRU

CPRI1 SFP female Optical port, connected to a lower-level

connector RRU or the BBU

PWR Outdoor Power input port

quick-lock
power
connector

(2) RUN N/A The indicators indicate the running status

Indicators of the RRU. For details, see 1.2.5
ALM Indicators.
ACT

VSWR

CPRI0

CPRI1

1.2.5 Indicators
There are six indicators on an RRU. They indicate the running status.
The following table describes RRU indicators.

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Table 1-2 RRU indicators

Silkscre Color Status Description
en

RUN Green Steady on There is power supply, but the

module is faulty.

Steady off There is no power supply, or the

module is faulty.

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

off for 1s)

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

and off for 0.125s) module, or the module 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 faults
on the module or port.
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 module is functioning

off for 1s) properly 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.

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Silkscre Color Status Description

en

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.

1.2.6 Optical Modules

An optical module transmits optical signals between an optical port and an optical
fiber.

Optical modules can be classified into 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.
● To ensure that optical modules are connected and working properly, Huawei
equipment must be used with the original optical modules. As the compatibility
and quality of third-party optical modules cannot be guaranteed, using such
modules may cause connection exceptions or even damage to the main
equipment.

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

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Optical Module Type Mapping Between the BBU and RRU

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.

The rate of the optical module to be installed must match the rate of the
corresponding port. The following table lists the CPRI port rates supported by
optical modules with different rates.

Table 1-4 CPRI port rates supported by optical modules

Optical CPRI Rate Supported or Not

Module
Type 1.25G 2.5G 4.9G 6.1G 9.8G 10.1G 24.3G

25Ga Not Not Not Not Support Support Support

optical support support support support ed ed ed
module ed ed ed ed

10G/ Not Not Support Support Support Support Not

9.8Ga support support ed ed ed ed support
optical ed ed ed
module

6Ga Support Support Support Support Not Not Not

optical ed ed ed ed support support support
module ed ed ed

4.9Ga Support Support Support Not Not Not Not

optical ed ed ed support support support support
module ed ed ed ed

2.5Ga Support Support Not Not Not Not Not

optical ed ed support support support support support
module ed ed ed ed ed

1.25Ga Support Not Not Not Not Not Not

optical ed support support support support support support
module ed ed ed ed ed ed

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Optical CPRI Rate Supported or Not

Module
Type 1.25G 2.5G 4.9G 6.1G 9.8G 10.1G 24.3G

a: 25G, 10G/9.8G, 6G, 4.9G, 2.5G, or 1.25G is the rate of an optical module. The
rate of an optical module can be obtained from the label on the optical module.

Table 1-5 Compliance standards for optical modules

Item Standard

Safety standard IEC 60825-1

IEC 62368-1

Storage environment The product must be stored in a dry and well-

ventilated environment with no corrosive gas in the
air. The temperature and humidity requirements are
as follows:
● Temperature: –10°C to 35°C (14°F to 95°F)
● Humidity: 20% RH to 75% RH
NOTE
● The validity period is one year.
● The product can function properly within the validity
period if the storage environment meets the
preceding standards.

NOTE

● The exteriors and labels of optical modules in this section are for reference only. The
actual exteriors and labels may be different.
● Only Huawei Wireless-certified optical modules can be used with Huawei wireless
equipment. The optical modules must meet the environment, feature, and specification
requirements of the equipment on which the optical modules are to be installed.
● Note that the supported maximum distances vary with optical modules. Select optical
modules based on application scenarios. For details, see "CPRI Optical Fiber" in "Base
Station Cables".

SFP Optical Module

The following figure shows the exteriors of SFP optical modules.

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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.

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 RRU cables, cable connectors, and installation positions for
both ends of each cable.

The following table lists RRU cables.

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Table 1-6 RRU cable list

Cable One End The Other End

Connector Installation Connector Installation

Position Position

PGND OT terminal Ground OT terminal Ground terminal on

cable (M6, 16 terminal at (M8, 16 mm2 the ground bar
mm2 [0.025 the bottom [0.025 in.2])
in.2]) of the RRU

Power Outdoor PWR port at Depending on External power

cable quick-lock the bottom power equipment
power of the RRU equipment
connector

CPRI DLC CPRI port at DLC connector CPRI port on the

optical connector the bottom BBU or CPRI port
fiber of the RRU on the RRU

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

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

AISG DB9 RET port on AISG standard AISG standard male

multi-wire waterproof the RRU female connector on the
cable male connector RCU
connector

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

A PGND cable connects an RRU and a ground bar, ensuring the proper grounding
of the RRU. The maximum length of a PGND cable is 8 m (26.25 ft).

Exterior
A PGND cable is green or green and yellow with an OT terminal at each end.
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)

NOTE

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

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 is provided by the customer, the recommended specification of the circuit
breaker for a single RRU is greater than 37 A (40 A is recommended).

Exterior
An RRU power cable has an outdoor quick-lock power connector at the end
connected to the RRU and the connector at the other end depends on the power
device. The two connectors must be prepared onsite. See the following figure.

Figure 1-9 RRU power cable

(1) Outdoor quick-lock power connector (2) -48 V DC power cable

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

Table 1-7 Specifications of the RRU power cable length and its core wires
RRU Power Stand Cable Cross- Numb Outer
Mode Equipment ard Length Sectional er of Diameter
l Area of OCBs of Power
Core Wire on Cable for
the RRU
RRU
Side

RRU5 DCDU16D/ Europ 0 m to 10 mm2 0 9.9 mm to

818w DCDU16D-02/ ean 70 m (0 (0.015 in.2) 16.4 mm
iSDU06D/ stand ft to (0.39 in.
APM5930 ards 229.66 to 0.65
(PDU03D-03)/ ft) in.)
APM5950H
(PDU03D-03)/ 71 m to 16 mm2 0
APM5950H-L 100 m (0.025 in.2)
(PDU03D-03) (232.94
(-48 V) ft to
328.08
ft)

North 0 m to 10.5 mm2 0

Ameri 70 m (0 (0.016 in.2,
can ft to 7 AWG)
stand 229.66
ards ft)

71 m to 16.7 mm2 0
100 m (0.026 in.2,
(232.94 5 AWG)
ft to
328.08
ft)

OPM200 Europ 0 m to 6 mm2 0

(PDU03D-03) ean 70 m (0 (0.009 in.2)
(-57 V) stand ft to
ards 229.66
ft)

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

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RRU Power Stand Cable Cross- Numb Outer

Mode Equipment ard Length Sectional er of Diameter
l Area of OCBs of Power
Core Wire on Cable for
the RRU
RRU
Side

North 0 m to 8.2 mm2 0

Ameri 100 m (0.013 in.2,
can (0 ft to 8 AWG)
stand 328.08
ards ft)

NOTE

● The power requirements for a DCDU16D/DCDU16D-02 depend on its application

scenarios and load configurations. For details, navigate to 3900 & 5900 Series Base
Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base Stations > Power Requirements of a
DBS5900 and choose a related section based on the application scenario of the
DCDU16D/DCDU16D-02.
● For details about the power requirements for an iSDU06D, navigate to 3900 & 5900
Series Base Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base Stations > Power
Requirements of a DBS5900 and choose a related section.
● For details about the power requirements for an APM5930/APM5950H/APM5950H-L,
navigate to 3900 & 5900 Series Base Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base
Stations > Power Requirements of a DBS5900 and choose a related section.
● For details about the power requirements for an OPM200, navigate to 3900 & 5900
Series Base Station Model Description > 5900 Series Base Stations > Power
Requirements of a DBS5900A.

The following table lists the wire colors of an RRU power cable.

Table 1-8 Wire colors of an RRU power cable

Cable Wire Wire Color in Most Wire Color in Other

Regions Regions

North European UK China

American Standard
Standard

RRU power RTN(+) Black Brown Blue Red

cable
NEG(-) Blue Blue Gray Blue

1.3.4 CPRI Optical Fiber

CPRI optical fibers are classified into multi-mode optical fibers and single-mode
optical fibers and used to transmit CPRI signals.

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Exterior
The CPRI optical fiber must be protected by an outdoor quick-lock optical fiber
connector. Figure 1-10 and Figure 1-11 show the exteriors of the connector and
the CPRI optical fiber, respectively.

Figure 1-10 Exterior of an outdoor quick-lock optical fiber connector

(1) CPRI optical fiber (2) Outdoor quick-lock (3) Lever

optical fiber connector

(4) Protective rubber (5) Nut -

plug

Figure 1-11 Exterior of a CPRI optical fiber

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

The following figure shows the connection of a directly-connected multi-mode or

single-mode optical fiber between a BBU and an RRU.

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Figure 1-12 Connection of a directly-connected multi-mode or single-mode

optical fiber between a BBU and an RRU

(1) Directly-connected multi-mode or single-mode optical fiber between a BBU

and an RRU

Label Description
The following table describes the labels on the CPRI optical fiber. The installation
positions in the table are recommended.

Table 1-9 Labels on the CPRI optical fiber

Labels on Installation Position
the
Breakout Connection Connection When ODF Is Used
Optical Between a BBU and Between RRUs
Fiber an RRU or Between
an OFD06 and an
RRU

1A CPRI RX port on the CPRI RX port on RX port on the BBU

RRU RRU 1 or CPRI RX port on
the RRU

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

RRU RRU 1 or CPRI TX port on
the RRU

2A TX port on the BBU CPRI TX port on ODF

or OFD06 RRU 0

2B RX port on the BBU CPRI RX port on ODF

or OFD06 RRU 0

1.3.5 RF Jumper
The RRU uses 1/2" RF jumpers for input and output of RF signals. 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

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(19.68 ft), or 10 m (32.81 ft). A variable-length RRU RF jumper has a maximum

length of 10 m (32.81 ft).

NOTE

● When the distance between an RRU and an antenna is within 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 in the length between any two feeders connected to RF ports should not exceed 2
m (6.56 ft).

Exterior
An RF jumper has a 4.3-10 male connector at one end and a customized
connector at the other end.

Figure 1-13 shows an RF jumper with two ends connected to 4.3-10 male
connectors.

Figure 1-13 RF jumper

(1) 4.3-10 male connector

1.3.6 AISG Multi-Wire Cable

An AISG multi-wire cable connects an RRU to a remote control unit (RCU) to
transmit control signals from a BBU to an RET antenna. This cable is configured to
transmit RS485 signals when the RRU is connected to an RET antenna. 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 to change the
downtilt angle.

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Exterior
An AISG multi-wire cable has a DB9 waterproof male connector at the end
connected to the RRU and an AISG standard female connector at the other end, as
shown in Figure 1-14 or Figure 1-15.

Figure 1-14 AISG multi-wire cable (1)

(1) DB9 waterproof male connector (2) AISG standard female connector

Figure 1-15 AISG multi-wire cable (2)

(1) DB9 waterproof male connector (2) AISG standard female connector

Pin Assignment
The following table describes the pin assignment for the wires of an AISG multi-
wire cable.

Table 1-10 Pin assignment for the wires of an AISG multi-wire cable

X1 End (Pin of X2 End (Pin of the Core Wire Core Wire Core Wire
the DB9 AISG Standard Color Description Type
Waterproof Female
Male Connector)
Connector)

White and Twisted

X1.1 X2.1 +12V
blue pair

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X1 End (Pin of X2 End (Pin of the Core Wire Core Wire Core Wire
the DB9 AISG Standard Color Description Type
Waterproof Female
Male Connector)
Connector)

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 - +12V -

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.

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 1-11 RF cable connections for the RRU

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

RRU5818w For details, see 8T8R See illustration in Figure

(external Typical Power 1-16.
calibration) Configurations for
RRUs in the
corresponding RRU
technical
specifications
documentation.

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RRU Model Specifications of a Scenario Illustration of Cable

Single RRU Connections

RRU5818w For details, see 8T8R See illustration 1 in Figure

(internal Typical Power 1-17.
calibration) Configurations for
RRUs in the 4T4R+4T4R See illustration 2 in Figure
corresponding RRU (split 1-17.
technical scenario)
specifications
documentation.

Illustration of Cable Connections

Figure 1-16 RF cable connections for the RRU5818w (external calibration)

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Figure 1-17 RF cable connections for the RRU5818w (internal calibration)

NOTE

● In 8T8R scenarios, the RF ports on the RRU must match the ports on the antenna. The
RF port pairs ANT1 and ANT5, ANT2 and ANT6, ANT3 and ANT7, and ANT4 and ANT8
are connected to respective groups of positive/negative dual-polarized antenna ports.
● In 4T4R+4T4R scenarios, ANT1, ANT2, ANT3, and ANT4 are connected to one antenna,
and ANT5, ANT6, ANT7, and ANT8 are connected to another 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
IFS06, an indoor floor installation support, is used for installing indoor RRUs.
For details about the exterior, specifications, installation, and other
information of an IFS06, see IFS06 Hardware Description and IFS06
Installation Guide.
● IFS5906
IFS5906, an indoor floor installation support, is used for installing indoor
blade RRUs.
The IFS5906 is supported in V100R016C00 and later versions.
For details about the exterior, specifications, installation, and other
information of an IFS5906, see 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, installation, and other information of an OFP06, see
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, maintenance, and other
information of an OCB, see 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.
● iSDU06D: supported in V100R020C00 and later.

For details about the structure, functions, installation, maintenance, and other
information of a power module as well as its support for RRUs, see
OPM50M(Ver.B) User Guide, OPM200 User Guide, or iSDU06D User Guide.

Fiber Distribution Box

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, maintenance, and other
information of an ODM03D, see ODM03D User Guide.

RMU
The RMU3900A (shortened to RMU in this document) is a radio multiplex unit. It
converges and deconverges CPRI data to reduce the required CPRI optical fibers
between a BBU and RRUs.

The RMU3900A is supported in V100R012C00 and later versions.

For details about the structure, functions, installation, maintenance, and other
information of an RMU3900A, see RMU3900A User Guide.

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MEB
The monitoring extension box (MEB) converts external RS485 communication
signals and dry contact alarm signals into power circuit signals, implementing
power supply monitoring. The following MEB models are available.
● MEB06D: supported in V100R012C10 and later.
● MEB06D (Ver.B): supported in V100R017C00 and later.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, maintenance, and other
information of an MEB, see 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.
The RFC5906 is supported in V100R015C10 and later versions.
For details about the structure, functions, installation, maintenance, and other
information of an RFC5906, see RFC5906 User Guide.

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