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September 2016

iPASOLINK VR 10
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

NEC Corporation
7-1, Shiba 5-Chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 108-8001, Japan
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iPASOLINK VR 10
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

CONTENTS

1. About iPASOLINK VR 1-1

1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.2 Advantage:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.4 Availabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4.1 Radio Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4.2 Optical Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.4.3 Combination with All-Outdoor-Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.4.4 Backhaul and Fronthaul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 2-1

2.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2 System Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2.1 IDU with Antenna Direct Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2.2 IDU HS/ HS with Antenna Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2.3 IDU HS/ Hybrid SD with Antenna Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2.4 IDU Twin-Path FD with Antenna Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2.5 IDU HS SD with Antenna Direct Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2.6 The 2+0 Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2.7 IDU n-Way. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.2.8 1+0 XPIC with Antenna Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.2.9 1+1 XPIC with Waveguide/Coaxial Cable Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.3.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.3.2 IDU Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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About iPASOLINK VR 1-1

1. About iPASOLINK VR

1.1 Overview

The iPASOLINK VR delivers enhanced wireless signal processing performance. By

combining with the latest modulations method, it will provide high-speed and high-
capacity wireless transmission that supports the next-generation mobile
communications such as LTE-Advanced. In addition to a wireless interface, it is also
equipped with 10 gigabit optical communication interface. This makes the
iPASOLINK VR an ideal solution for constructing seamless transmission networks
that combine optical fibers with wireless connections.

In response to increasing needs for sharing single mobile network infrastructures

among multiple telecom operators, the iPASOLINK VR provides Hierarchical QoS
(H-QoS) function. It paves the way for the simultaneous operation of mobile
networks owned by multiple telecom operators with different service levels on a
single transmission network.

In addition, the new product incorporates NEC's newly developed SDN based
network automation and optimization tool called BRM 1. Optimizing the traffic flow
over radio transmission network, it achieves network operation with a high level of
efficiency and reliability, while enhancing end user's quality of experience (QoE).

Furthermore, the iPASOLINK VR is compatible with existing iPASOLINK models.

Existing products can be smoothly upgraded by adding a card to the in-door unit
(IDU), making it possible for telecom operators to control investment in network
infrastructure.

1. Backhaul Resource Manager (BRM), which is network optimization tool for centralized management and control in
mobile backhaul network.

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1.2 Advantage:

 High Capacity Transport for booming traffic

 Over 1Gbps high capacity radio transport with minimum number of channels.

 10G optical interface and CWDM interface support for seamless connectivity
with optical transport network.

 Intelligent Automatic Operation for minimized complexity and

maximized resource utilization

 E2E path management with UNMS for simple operation, path visibility, re-route
and load-balancing

 Dynamic network optimization based on traffic demands, QoS policies etc. with
SDN (Backhaul Resource Manager / Openflow) architecture

 Service Enablement for business creation

 Advanced packet features for E2E QoE enhancement and revenue up.

 Full range of synchronization (syncE, 1588v2), Hierarchical QoS, L2-pass

through, and MPLS-TP.

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1.3 Features

iPASOLINK VR 10 is flexible all-in-one converged node for high density nodal

applications, such as the aggregation and metro area. iPASOLINK VR 10 has the
following features.

• 3U with main card and 14 universal card slots model

• Full range of frequency from 6GHz to 42GHz

• Supports from QPSK to 4096QAM with Adaptive Modulation

• Up to 670Mbps transmission capacity per link, and up to 12-way nodal

• Configurable as 12x(1+0), 6x(1+1 HS/FD/SD), 6x(1+0 XPIC), 3x(1+1 XPIC)

• Also configurable as no MODEM model for transport switch

• Support various interface type

 16xE1 card, STM-1 card, 4xGbE card, MSE (for TDM PWE) card

• 10G optical and CWDM (SDH/1G/10G) interface support for seamless

connectivity with optical transport network

• Power over Ethernet (PoE) interface support for all-outdoor radio connectivity

• Both GUI and CLI interface support for flexible setting tool

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1.4 Availabilities

Borderless

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1.4.1 Radio Transmission

>1 Gbs >1 Gbs

METRO
10G
>1 Gbs >1 Gbs

1.4.2 Optical Transmission

Feasible to use in bigger than 1 Gbps Metro Network, providing seamless

connectivity of 10 Optical Transport Networks via 10G interfaces:

10G 10G

> 1 Gbps
CORE
METRO NETWORK

10G
10G

Allocates the high capacity Radio Link and redundancy of Optical Transport:

> 1 Gbps

10 Gbps 10 Gbps

10 Gbps

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1.4.3 Combination with All-Outdoor-Radio

iX

ETH
ETH
SX
iPASOLINK EX
All-Outdoor-Radio
EX

1.4.4 Backhaul and Fronthaul

In the high-density urban area, convergence of the backhaul and fronthaul capacity
and coverage has been improving.

CWDM 1 feature enables to reduce TCO 2, using single fibre only for C-RAN 3. All-
In-One Radio System allows the simple configurations of the Fronthaul, Small Cell,
and New Access at the aggregation sites.

1. Conventional/Coarse Wavelength-Division Multiplexer

2. Total Cost of Ownership
3. Cloud/Centralized-RAN (Radio Access Network)

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2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

2.1 General

iPASOLINK VR is the equipment designed to converge the high density nodal

applications, such as the cross-connections of 12 links, aggregation/distribution of
multiple-links ring nodes and the large capacity D/I repeater applications, etc.,
supporting the versatile transportations of both native TDM and native Ethernet
traffics, as well as the link and each transportation level’s independent ring
protections.

iPASOLINK VR provides up to 620 Mbps transmission capacity per radio link and
advanced modulation scheme operating in 6, 7, 8. 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 23, 26, 28, 32,
38, or 42 GHz band. Furthermore, iPASOLINK VR is available to support the high-
speed interfaces, such as CWDM for converged mobile and fixed broadband.

The iPASOLINK VR consists of the antennas, Outdoor Units (ODU) and the 19-inch
3U size Indoor Unit (IDU), owing its high performance and reliability in a small form
factor to NEC’s rigid TQC activities and vast experience in the wired and wireless
communication fields.

The iPASOLINK VR provides fourteen front accessible universal-card slots that

accommodate a wide range of interface modules satisfying various D/I and/or
topology requirements. The iPASOLINK VR can configure up to twelve 1+0, six 1+1
twin-path, hot standby and diversity radio link arrangements.

In addition, using NEC’s most advanced cross polarization interface canceling

techniques, transmission capacity of up to 1240 Mbps is supported utilizing the same
radio frequency channel.

The iPASOLINK VR enables these without any header suppression/compression of

packet data.

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2.2 System Configuration

The system consists of the MDP-1200MB-1BB Modulator-Demodulator [Indoor

Unit (IDU)] and TRP-( )G-1/1D Transmitter-Receiver [Outdoor Unit (ODU)],
Hybrid Combiner/Divider and the antenna.

NOTE: The Combiner/Divider is used in (1+1) single antenna configuration of the ODU
Type directly mounting the antenna.

2.2.1 IDU with Antenna Direct Connection

IDU IDU
DATA I/F Cable f1 I/F Cable
ODU ODU DATA
IN/OUT MD1 MD1
IN/OUT
f1’

2.2.2 IDU HS/ HS with Antenna Direct Connection

IDU IDU
DATA I/F Cable I/F Cable
MD1 ODU (Working) f1 ODU (Working) MD1
IN/OUT DATA
HYB HYB
IN/OUT
MD2 ODU (Standby) f1’ ODU (Standby) MD2
I/F Cable I/F Cable

2.2.3 IDU HS/ Hybrid SD with Antenna Direct Connection

IDU
I/F Cable f1’ IDU
DATA I/F Cable
MD1 ODU (Working) ODU (Working)
IN/OUT MD1
HYB f1 DATA
MD2 IN/OUT
ODU (Standby) f1 MD2
I/F Cable
ODU (Standby)
I/F Cable

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2.2.4 IDU Twin-Path FD with Antenna Direct Connection

IDU IDU
DATA I/F Cable f1 I/F Cable
MD1 ODU (Working) f2 ODU (Working) MD1
IN/OUT DATA
HYB HYB
IN/OUT
MD2 ODU (Standby) f1’ ODU (Standby) MD2
I/F Cable f2’ I/F Cable

2.2.5 IDU HS SD with Antenna Direct Connection

IDU f1 IDU
DATA I/F Cable I/F Cable
MD1 ODU (Working) f1’ ODU (Working) MD1
IN/OUT DATA
IN/OUT
MD2 MD2
ODU (Standby) ODU (Standby)
I/F Cable I/F Cable

2.2.6 The 2+0 Configuration

IDU f1 IDU
DATA I/F Cable I/F Cable
MD1 ODU (Working) ODU (Working) MD1
IN/OUT f1’ DATA
HYB HYB IN/OUT
MD2 f1 MD2
ODU (Standby) f1’ ODU (Standby)
I/F Cable I/F Cable

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2.2.7 IDU n-Way

 n = Up to 12

IDU f1
DATA I/F Cable I/F Cable DATA
MD1 ODU (Working) ODU (Working) IDU IN/OUT
IN/OUT
HYB f1’

f1
DATA
MDn ODU (Standby) ODU (Standby) IDU IN/OUT
I/F Cable I/F Cable
f1’
n Way

2.2.8 1+0 XPIC with Antenna Direct Connection

IDU IDU
I/F Cable V(H) V(H) I/F Cable
MD ODU f1 ODU MD
DATA f1 DATA
IN/OUT HYB HYB f1’ HYB HYB IN/OUT
f1’
MD ODU ODU MD
I/F Cable H(V) H(V) I/F Cable
XI/F Cable
XI/F Cable

2.2.9 1+1 XPIC with Waveguide/Coaxial Cable Connection

IDU V(H) IDU

I/F Cable V(H) I/F Cable
ODU f1 ODU
MD f1 MD
DATA
IN/OUT HYB XI/F Cable HYB f1’ HYB XI/F Cable
MD f1’ MD
ODU ODU DATA
H(V) H(V) HYB IN/OUT
ODU ODU
MD MD
HYB HYB
MD ODU ODU MD
I/F Cable I/F Cable

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2.3 System Overview

2.3.1 Features

 ODU-IDU Separate Mounting Type using one coaxial cable only for connection.
 Available to select the protection or non-protection system using common ODUs
and IDUs.
 Flexible configurations for ODUs and antennas: mounting directly or remotely
for configurations of 1+0 (non redundant), 1+1 hot standby, 1+1 space diversity,
1+1 frequency diversity (Twin-Path), 1+0 XPIC, 1+1 XPIC, 2+0, and N way.
 ACCP, ACAP, CCDP and configurations by merging these are available.
 Compact size IDU on 19-inch rack.

Figure 2-1 IDU Appearance

 Small and light-weight ODU that is easy to handle and install.

Figure 2-2 ODU Appearances

13-38 GHz IAG ODU on

Direct-Mount Antenna

 Wide temperature range operative ODU and IDU.

 Nominal rating of input DC voltage: –48 V DC

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2.3.2 IDU Block Diagram

Figure 2-3 IDU Block Diagram

#14
MODEM #1
16E1 CWDM
STM-1
TDM Bus GbE Universal
XGbE
MSE Slots
AUX
Control Bus

Packet Bus

TDM SW L2 SW CPU TERM NMS

–48 V
PS

Clock –48 V
4 × GbE Alarm
DSC PS
(SFP/RJ45)
Clock

Main Card (Redundant)

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