GUL ZXRAN Basestation Hardware
Structure
CONTENTS

System Overview of GUL ZXRAN Basestation

Distributed BBU Hardware System

Distributed RRU Hardware System
Product Overview
BS9700=ITBBU+RRU
R8852E
V9200
BBU
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RRU
R8854
R8892N
Product Overview
Product Type
Applicable Scenario
BBU
ZXRAN V9200
Outdoor macro coverage, Indoor coverage, Multi-mode
RRU
R8852E
R8852E S9000/S2100, 2T4R, 2x80W
R8854
R8854 S1800, 4T4R, 4x40W
R8892N
R8892N M1821E, 2T4R, 2x120W
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Network Applications

The ZXRAN V9200 supports the star or
chain networks with RRUs through
optical fibers.

Star network: Each RRU is connected to
the ZXRAN V9200 in point-to-point
mode. This networking mode has higher
reliability, but requires more
transmission resources. It is applicable to
more densely populated areas.
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Network Applications

Chain network: Multiple RRUs are connected into a chain, and then connected to the ZXRAN
V9200. This mode requires fewer transmission resources, but has less reliability.
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CONTENTS
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System Overview of GUL ZXRAN Basestation

Distributed BBU Hardware System
 Product Overview
 Hardware Description
 Technical Specifications

Distributed RRU Hardware System
ZXRAN V9200 Overview
Newest Platform
Based on the advanced SDR and ITRAN
(Information Technology Radio Access
Network) platforms
Strong Environmental Adaptability
integrated into multiple ZTE indoor or
outdoor base stations
Multimode Smooth Evolution
The ZXRAN V9200 supports multiple RATs
including GSM, UMTS, LTE, NBIoT,Pre5G(Massive MIMO) and 5G
All-IP Architecture and Flexible
Network
The ZXRAN V9200 provides 100 GE, 40GE,
25GE, 10GE, GE, and FE interfaces to satisfy
different transmission requirements in
different networks.
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Product Positioning

Installation Scenarios

The ZXRAN V9200 can be
installed on a rack, as shown in
the following figure:
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Product Functions

The ZXRAN V9200 supports the following functions:

GSM/UMTS/LTE/NB-IoT/Pre5G/5G baseband processing.

Network management,such as configuration management, fault management, performance
management, version management, communication management, and security
management.

Flexible installation in a 19-inch cabinet or on a rack.

-48 VDC power supply.

Environmental monitoring and alarm.

Local and remote operation and maintenance.

Various clock synchronization modes such as built-in GNSS receiver, IEEE1588V2,
1PPS+TOD, SyncE, external GNSS receiver, and RRU GNSS clock backhaul.
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Operation and Maintenance

Remote Maintenance

The remote maintenance means that the UME is connected to the ZXRAN V9200 at the
remote end through the IP transmission network or other transmission networks to
perform operation and maintenance on the ZXRAN V9200.
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Operation and Maintenance

Local Maintenance

The Local Maintenance Terminal (LMT), which is installed on a PC, is physically connected to
the ZXRAN V9200 through an Ethernet cable to perform operation and maintenance on the
ZXRAN V9200.
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CONTENTS

System Overview of GUL ZXRAN Basestation

Distributed BBU Hardware System
 Product Overview
 Hardware Description
 Technical Specifications

Distributed RRU Hardware System
Hardware Structure

ZXRAN V9200 is based on a future-oriented new generation platform, designed to satisfy the
potential requirements in years to come.the V9200 is usually connected to RRUs/AAUs, making a
distributed solution. It is responsible for processing the baseband signals. The figure below is an
overview of the ZXRAN V9200.
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V9200 Configuration Principles
Board
Configuration Principles
VSW
At least 1 board is configured by default. Maximally 2 boards can be
configured.Slot 1 and 2 are available for VSW.
VBP
At least 1 board is configured by default. Maximally 5 boards can be
configured.Slot 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 are available for VBP.
VPD
At least 1 board is configured by default. Maximally 2 boards can be configured
for 1+1 backup.Slot 5 and 13 are available for VPD.
VEM
One board is optional. It is configured when environment monitoring function is
required.Slot 13 is available for VEM.
VF
One board is mandatory.Slot 14 is available for VF.
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Boards List
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Boards of the ZXRAN V9200:
Item
Board Name
VSWc0
Switching Board Type c0 for 2G/3G/4G multi-mode
VBPc0
Baseband Processing Board Type c0 for GUFN multi-mode
VBPd0
Baseband Processing Board Type d0 for 4G/5G multi-mode
VBPd1
Baseband Processing Board Type d1 for 2G/3G/4G/5G multi-mode
VEMc2
Environment Monitoring Board Type c2
VPDc1
Power Distribution Board Type c1
VFC1
Fan Array Module Type C1
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VSWc0-GUL

Panel of the VSWc0 Board:

VSWd1 Panel Interface Descriptions:
Interface Name
Description
ETH1 – ETH2
1 GE/10 GE optical interface for backhaul transmission.
ETH3
1GE electrical interface for backhaul transmission.
DBG/LMT
10 Mbps/100 Mbps/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface for local
maintenance/debugging.
CLK
For connecting or outputting 1PPS+TOD clock signals.
GNSS
For connecting to the GNSS antenna.
USB
For software upgrade and automatic commissioning
M/S
Maintenance and board switchover button.
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VSWc0

Capacity Specifications:
System
Specification
GSM Processing Capability
216 TRXs
UMTS Processing Capability
48 CSs
LTE Processing Capability
90×2T2R/2T4R/4T4R cells, 43200
RRC_connected users, DL 7.2 Gbps/UL 3.6
Gbs
BHCA
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1440K
LMT Interface
 Local Maintenance
PC IP: 192.254.1.x
Mask: 255.255.0.0
VSW board IP:
192.254.1.16
LMT website: https://192.254.x.16
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VBPc0-GUL

Function


The following figure shows the panel of
the VBPc0 board:
VBPc0 is a baseband processing
board. It processes the 2G, 3G,
and 4G baseband protocols
defined by the 3GPP. Its
functions are described as
follows:

Implements physical layer processing.

Provides uplink/downlink I/Q signals.

Implements the MAC, RLC, and PDCP
protocols.
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VBPc0 Panel Interface Descriptions:
Interface
Interface Description
OF1 – OF6
10 Gbps SFP+ interface for connecting to the
RRU.
VBPc0

Capacity Specifications:
System
Capacity
VBPc0
12 GSM TRXs + 6 UMTS CSs (512 CEs) +6 FDD LTE Cells,
12 GSM TRXs + 12 UMTS CSs (768 CEs) +3 FDD LTE Cells
CPRI Interface: 6*10Gbps
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VBPd0-FN

Function


The following figure shows the panel of
the VBPd0 board:
The VBPd0 is a baseband processing
board for 4G/5G multi-mode. Its
functions are described as follows:

Processes physical layer protocols.

Processes MAC, RLC, and PDCP protocols.

Provides IQ data mesh network between all
baseband boards.

Provides CPRI/eCPRI interfaces.
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VBPd0 Panel Interface Descriptions:
Interface
Interface Description
OF1 – OF6
10/25 Gbps SFP+/SFP28 interface, used for
connecting to RRUs/AAUs
VBPd0

Capacity Specifications:
System
Capacity
FDD LTE
12 2T2R/2T4R/4T4R 20MHz Cells,14400 RRC_connected
Users, DL 1.8 Gbps/UL 900 Mbps
NR
3 64T64R 100MHz Cells or 12 4T4R 20MHz Cells
F/NR dual-mode
6 FDD LTE Cells + 6 FDD NR 20MHz Cells
Throughput
FDD LTE:DL 1.8 Gbps/UL 900 Mbps
NR: DL 13.2Gbps/UL 2.8Gbps
DL/UL Max Layers
DL48/UL24
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VBPd1-GUFIN

Function


The following figure shows the panel of
the VBPd1 board:
The VBPd1 is a baseband processing
board for 2G/3G/4G/5G multi-mode.
Its functions are described as follows:

Processes physical layer protocols.

Processes MAC, RLC, and PDCP protocols.

Provides IQ data mesh network between all
baseband boards.

Provides CPRI/eCPRI interfaces.
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VBPd1 Panel Interface Descriptions:
Interface
Interface Description
OF1 – OF6
10 Gbps/25 Gbps SFP+/SFP28 interfaces for
connecting to the RRU / AAU.
VBPd1

Capacity Specifications:
System
Capacity
GSM
UMTS
FDD LTE
36 GSM TRXs
12 UMTS CSs (768 CEs)
18 2T2R/2T4R/4T4R 20MHz Cells
NR
3 64T64R 100MHz Cells + 3 4T4R 20M or 12 4T4R 20MHz Cells
Throughput
FI Dual-Mode
FDD LTE:DL 2.7Gbps/UL 1.35GbpsNR:13.2Gbps/UL 2.8Gbps
12 FDD LTE Cells + 12 NB-IoT Carriers
UFI Multi-Mode
6 UMTS CSs (384 CEs) + 6 NB-IoT Carriers + 12 FDD LTE Cells
GUF Multi-Mode
12 GSM TRXs + 6 UMTS CSs (512 CEs) + 12 FDD LTE Cells
12 GSM TRXs + 6 UMTS CSs (512 CEs) + 6 FDD LTE Cells + 6 NR 4T4R
20MHz Cells
6 FDD LTE Cells + 6 FDD NR 20MHz Cells
DL48/UL24
GUF/NR Multi-Mode
F/NR Dual-Mode
DL/UL Max Layers
Max Number of Idle /
Connected Users per
Baseband
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21600
VEMc1

Function

The VEMc1 is a environment monitoring board. Its function is described as follows:
 Supports 12 dry contacts,including 4 bidirectional and 8 inputs.
 Supports one full-duplex or half-duplex RS485 monitoring interface.
 Supports one RS232 monitoring interface.

VEMc1 Panel:
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VEMc1


VEMc1 Panel Interface Descriptions:
Interface
Name
Interface Description
EAM1
RJ45 interface, providing four input/output bidirectional dry contacts.
EAM2 – EAM3
RJ45 interfaces, each providing four input dry contacts.
MON
Providing one full-duplex or half-duplex RS485 interface and one RS232 interface for
environment monitoring.
VEMc1 Indicator Descriptions:
Interface
Color
Meaning
Description
RUN
Green
RUN
indicator

ALM
Red
Alarm
Indicator
 On: There is a hardware failure.
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Icon
Solid on: The running version is being loaded.
 Flashing slowly: The board is operating properly.
 Flashing quickly: The external communication is in abnormal
status.
 Off: no power input.
 Off: The hardware is proper.
VPDc1

Function


Implements the protection, filtering, and
anti-wrong connection for the -48 V input
power, with a rated current of 50 A.

Provides the -48 V oring function, which
supports the active/standby mode.

Supports under-voltage alarm.

Supports voltage and current monitoring.

Supports temperature monitoring.

Interfaces on the VPDc1
Interface
Panel
Description
-48V/48VRTN
-48 V input interface
Interface  Icon
Description
VPDc1 Color
PanelMeaning
Indicators
PWR
Green
-48 V power
module
status
indicatorr

ALM
Red
-48 V power
module
alarm
indicator

VPDc1 Panel
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Solid on: The
power supply is
operating
properly.
 Off: no power
supply available.
Off: no alarm.
 Solid on: power
input overvoltage
or undervoltage.
VFC1

Function

The VFC1 is a fan array module. Its function
are described as follows:
 Detects and controls system
temperature.
 Monitors, controls, and reports the fan
status.
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VFC1 Panel:
CONTENTS
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System Overview of GUL ZXRAN Basestation

Distributed BBU Hardware System
 Product Overview
 Hardware Description
 Technical Specifications

Distributed RRU Hardware System
Physical Specifications

For the physical specifications of the ZXRAN V9200, refer to the following
table :
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Item
Specification
Dimensions
88.4 mm x 482.6 mm x 370 mm (Height x Width x Depth)
Weight
16.6 kg (full configuration)
Reliability Specifications

For the reliability specifications of the ZXRAN V9200, refer to the following
table:
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Item
Specification
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
280,000 hours
Mean Time To Recovery (MTTR)
0.5 hours
Availability
≥99.999821%
System down time
≤ 0.939 minutes/year
Operating Power Supply

For the specifications of the operating power supply of the ZXRAN V9200,
refer to the following table :
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Item
Specification
Integrated power module
DC: -48 V (-40 V to -57 V DC)
CONTENTS

System Overview of GUL ZXRAN Basestation

Distributed BBU Hardware System

Distributed RRU Hardware System
 Product Overview
 ZXRAN R8852E
 ZXSDR R8854
 ZXSDR R8892N
Product Positioning

Position of the RRU in a network System:
RRU
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RR U
CONTENTS

System Overview of GUL ZXRAN Basestation

Distributed BBU Hardware System

Distributed RRU Hardware System
 Product Overview
 ZXRAN R8852E
 ZXSDR R8854
 ZXSDR R8892N
2T4R RRU--R8852E
01
R8852E works in band 1 and band 8
simultaneously.
02
R8852E works in GSM/UMTS/LTE single
mode or multi-mode through software
configurations.
03
High output power and large capacity
enables better coverage and higher data
throughput.
Operation Frequency Band
band 1 、 band 8
Weight
18 kg/16kg
Channels
2T4R
Size
415*296*114/415*296*104
TOC Output Power
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2*80W
Power Supply
DC: -48 V （ -37 V ~ -57
V）
External Interfaces

The interfaces of the ZXRAN R8852
E include the bottom interfaces and
side interfaces.

Bottom interfaces

The following Figure shows the interfaces on the bottom of the ZXRAN R9222.
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External Interfaces

For a description of the bottom interfaces, refer to the following.
No.
Interface
Name
Interface Description
Type/Connector
1
AISG/MON
Interface for an AISG device
MON interface
Ethernet interface for LMT
operation and maintenance
DB15 connector
AISG V1.1 and V2.0
2
GND
Protective earth interface
Yellow-green round terminal with a crosssectional area of 16 mm2
3
ANT4
(TX/RX)
TX/RX antenna feeder interface
4.3-10 connector
4
ANT3 (RX)
RX antenna feeder interface,
integrated with the NSBT function
4.3-10 connector
5
ANT2 (RX)
RX antenna feeder interface
4.3-10 connector
6
ANT1
(TX/RX)
TX/RX antenna feeder interface,
integrated with the NSBT function
4.3-10 connector
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External View

Side interfaces

The interfaces on the side of the ZXRAN R8852E are located in the maintenance window of the
device.
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External View

Side interfaces

For a description of the interfaces on the side of the ZXRAN R8852E, refer to the following
Table.
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No.
Interface
Name
Interface Description
1
OPT1
Interface between a BBU and the RRU, or
the uplink optical interface when RRUs
are cascaded
2
OPT2
Downlink optical interface when RRUs
are cascaded
3
PWR
Power input interface
R8852E Frequency Band
RRU Type
R8852E S2100
R8852E S9000
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Frequency Band
Rx: 1920 – 1980
Tx: 2110 – 2170
Rx:880 – 915
Tx: 925 – 960
R8852E Capacity
RRU Type
R8852E S2100
R8852E S9000
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System
RRU Capacity
UMTS single mode
2*4 UMTS carriers
LTE single mode
2*20 MHz 2T4R cells
UMTS/LTE dual-mode
2*20 MHz LTE 2T4R cells + 2*2 UMTS non-MIMO carriers
GSM single mode
2*6 GSM TRXs
LTE single mode
2*10 MHz LTE 2T4R cells
GSM/LTE dual-mode
8 GSM TRXs + 1*10 MHz LTE 2T4R cell4 GSM TRXs + 2*10
MHz LTE 2T4R cells
GSM/UMTS/LTE multi-mode
2*2 GSM TRXs + 2*1 UMTS carriers + 1*10 MHz LTE 2T4R cell
GSM/UMTS dual-mode
2*4 GSM TRXs + 2*2 UMTS carriers
Reliability Specifications

Reliability Specifications
Item
Specification
Interface Type
Speed
Mean Time Between
Failures (MTBF)
≥538,000 hours
Availability
≥ 99.999814%
Mean Time To Recovery
(MTTR)
1 hours
Down duration
≤ 0.977 min/year
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CONTENTS

System Overview of GUL ZXRAN Basestation

Distributed BBU Hardware System

Distributed RRU Hardware System
 Product Overview
 ZXRAN R8852E
 ZXSDR R8854
 ZXSDR R8892N
4T4R RRU--R8854
01
Supporting1.8 GHz frequency bands
02
R8854 works in GSM/UMTS/LTE single
mode or multi-mode through software
configurations.
03
High output power and large capacity
enables better coverage and higher data
throughput.
Operation Frequency Band
1800 MHz
Weight
17 kg
Channels
4T4R
Size
415 * 296 * 104 mm
TOC Output Power
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4*40W
Power Supply
DC: -48 V （ -37 V ~ -57
V）
External Interfaces

The interfaces of the ZXSDR
R8854 include the bottom
interfaces and side interfaces.

Bottom interfaces

The following Figure shows the interfaces
on the bottom of the ZXSDR R8854.
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External Interfaces
For a description of the bottom interfaces, refer to the following.

No.
Interface
Name
Interface Description
Interface Type or
Connector
1
ANT1
(TX/RX)
Antenna feeder interface 1, uplink/downlink RF
signal, with the built-in NSBT function.
4.3-10 connector
2
ANT2
(TX/RX)
Antenna feeder interface 2, uplink/downlink RF signal
4.3-10 connector
3
ANT3
(TX/RX)
Antenna feeder interface 3, uplink/downlink RF
signal, with the built-in NSBT function.
4.3-10 connector
4
ANT4
(TX/RX)
Antenna feeder interface 4, uplink/downlink RF signal
4.3-10 connector
5
AISG/MON
AISG equipment interface
MON external monitoring interface
LMT Ethernet interface
DB15 connector
6
GND
Protective ground interface
16 mm2 round connection
terminal
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External View

Side interfaces

The interfaces on the side of the ZXSDR
R8854 are located in the maintenance
window of the device.
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External View

Side interfaces

For a description of the interfaces on the side of the ZXSDR R8894E, refer to the following
Table.
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No.
Interface
Name
Interface Description
1
OPT1
The interface connected to theBBU,
or the uplink optical interface of the
RRU in the cascading scenario.
2
OPT2
The downlink optical interface of
the RRU in the cascading scenario.
3
PWR
Power input interface
R8854 Frequency Band and Capacity

Frequency Band:
Rx: 1710 – 1785 Tx: 1805 – 1880

Capacity
RRU Type
R8854
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Operating Band
B3
Mode
RRU Capacity
LTE single mode
2*20 MHz 4T4R cells2*20 MHz
2T4R cells4*20 MHz 2T2R cells
GSM/LTE
4*2 GSM TRXs + 2*20 MHz
LTE 4T4R cell4*1 GSM TRXs +
1*20 MHz LTE 4T4R cell
CONTENTS

System Overview of GUL ZXRAN Basestation

Distributed BBU Hardware System

Distributed RRU Hardware System
 Product Overview
 ZXRAN R8852E
 ZXSDR R8854
 ZXSDR R8892N
2T4R RRU--R8892N
01
R8892N works in band 1 and band 3
simultaneously
02
R8892N together with the baseband unit
(BBU) forms distributed macro base station.
03
High output power and large capacity
enables better coverage and higher data
throughput.
Operation Frequency Band
Band 1 、 Band 3
Weight
25 kg
Channels
2T4R
Size
415 * 296 * 169mm
TOC Output Power
2*120W
Power Supply
DC: -48V (-37V – -57V)
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External Interfaces

The interfaces of the ZXSDR
R8892N include the bottom
interfaces and side interfaces.

Bottom interfaces

The following Figure shows the interfaces
on the bottom of the ZXSDR R8892N.
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External Interfaces

For a description of the bottom interfaces, refer to the following.
No.
Interface
Name
Interface Description
Type/Connector
1
AISG/MON
Interface for an AISG device
MON interface
Ethernet interface for LMT
operation and maintenance
DB15 connector
AISG V1.1 and V2.0
2
GND
Protective earth interface
Yellow-green round terminal with a crosssectional area of 16 mm2
3
ANT4
(TX/RX)
TX/RX antenna feeder interface
4.3-10 connector
4
ANT3 (RX)
RX antenna feeder interface,
integrated with the NSBT function
4.3-10 connector
5
ANT2 (RX)
RX antenna feeder interface
4.3-10 connector
6
ANT1
(TX/RX)
TX/RX antenna feeder interface,
integrated with the NSBT function
4.3-10 connector
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External View

Side interfaces

The interfaces on the side of the ZXRAN R8892N are located in the maintenance window of the
device.
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External View

Side interfaces

For a description of the interfaces on the side of the ZXRAN R8892N, refer to the following
Table.
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No.
Interface
Name
Interface Description
1
OPT1
Interface between a BBU and the RRU, or
the uplink optical interface when RRUs
are cascaded
2
OPT2
Downlink optical interface when RRUs
are cascaded
3
PWR
Power input interface
R8892N Frequency Band and Capacity
Frequency Band

Frequency Band
Uplink 1920 – 1980 MHz
Downlink 2110 – 2170 MHz
Band 1
Uplink 1710 – 1785 MHz
Downlink 1805 – 1880 MHz
Band 3

Capacity
RRU Type
R8892N
M1821E
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Mode
GL + UL
Band 1
Band 3
2*2 UMTS carriers + 2 LTE
cells
2*4 GSM TRXs+1 LTE cell
2*2 UMTS carriers + 2 LTE
cells
2*2 GSM TRXs+2 LTE cells
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