iPASOLINK

Converged Packet Radio for LTE & Next Generation Backhaul

Designed for:

Optimised, scalable and high capacity link throughput

Transmission over both Microwave and Optical
Carrier grade migration from TDM legacy to full IP Backhaul
Application flexibility and software upgradeability

Feature rich and highly compact

iPASOLINK 100E

Full packet radio with scalable throughput capability

Hitless AMR up to 2048QAM with adaptive QoS

Up to 256QAM for iPASOLINK 100E

TDM and Ethernet ring support

Full range of synchronization (TDM, Sync Eth)
Multi-service support with PWE and aggregation
Ethernet OAM, upgradeable to MPLS and IP transport
Wide range of interfaces: E1, STM-1, FE, GbE

iPASOLINK 100A/200A

iPASOLINK 400/400A

iPASOLINK 1000

iPASOLINK 100A/200A/400A
Features
- High capacity transition:
- 2K modulation scheme
- 6xGbE ports on main board (400A)

- CAPEX / OPEX reduction:

-

Low power consumption

No Fan (100A, 200A)
Easy XPIC configuration (No cable between 2 modem for 400A)
Common optional card (MODEM, STM-1, 16E1, 4GbE, MSE, PTP for 400A)
100A

200A

400A

RF ways x 1

RF ways x 2

RF ways x 3or4

Modulation up to 2048QAM

Modulation up to 2048QAM

Modulation up to 2048QAM

L2 switch = 20GB

L2 switch = 20GB

L2 switch = 32GB

4 x GbE in-built

4 x GbE in-built

6 x GbE in-built

Natural cooling

Natural cooling

XPIC with internal connection

UV card compatibility

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iPASOLINK 200A features

iPASOLINK200A Two MODEMsoverview
for Tail solution
1U single board, all-in-one model

4xGbE ports
Hitless AMR up to 2048 QAM with intelligent adaptive QoS, TDM and packet prioritization
Configurable by Software Key.
L2 switch = 12GB
XPIC

Full range of synchronization (TDM, Synchronous Ethernet, and External Clock)

IEEE 1588v2 packet synchronization Transparent Clock mode (TC)

Independently support TDM and Ethernet ring protection for radio interfaces
TDM E1 ring recovery < 50 msec,
Ethernet ring recovery < 50 msec. (ITU-T G.8032), < 1 sec (RSTP, MSTP)

Ethernet OAM (IEEE802.1ag and ITU-T Y.1731)

Link aggregation (802.3ad) with LACP support

Radio traffic aggregation on physical layer (up to 2ch)

iPASOLINK 400 Features

iPASOLINK400 Flexible Converged
Node for tail or 4way Nodal
Overview
1U with main card and 4 universal slots model.
Main card with 16E1, 2xFE and 2 GbE (SFP).
Flexible 2048QAM AMR modem configuration, 1+0, 2 to 4+0, 2x (1+1), 2x(1+0 XPIC)

1x(1+1 XPIC), and modem-less optical node.

Various Interface Card type

16E1 card, 4xGE card, MSE card (for TDM PWE), STM-1 card
Converged Node for Wireless/Optical

IEEE 1588v2 with optional module (PTP-A)

Full TDM to Full IP

Built in TDM Cross-Connect(168E1x168E1) and Power-full Packet Switch

Enhanced system gain with new ODU(IHG)

ETH OAM, Sync Ether

iPASOLINK400A Equipment Layout and Configuration

Interface Slot
Options Universal
MODEM card
MODEM-A

U3

U4

PS

MC

FAN

INTFC card

16E1

MODEM-EA

STM-1

4xGbE

PWE
MSE

Universal Slot #1

Universal Slot #2

PTP-A *Plan

Fan unit

1U
ODU interface

LCT/NMS

SFP (GbE)
2xFE or 4xGbE
(option)

16xE1
ALM/DSC/CLK

Power Supply
(Option: Second PS)

N-way: 2 x Modem-EA are integrated on the mainboard to support up to 2048QAM in 7/14/28/40/56MHz

Eth Port (RJ45): 2 x FE (Electrical) on the main board as default and it can be expanded into 4 x GbE
(10/100/1000Base-T) with Software key.
Eth port (SFP): 2xSFP(GbE) can be Optical or Electrical.
TDM: 16E1 (STM1-A and 16E1-A optional)
Synchronization: E1, STM-1, Sync-E and 1588v2* (*PTP-A card is required in universal interface slot)
Ethernet Ring: ERPS (ITU-T 8031/2/4) and MSTP supported
PRTA, Layer 1: 2 ch with Software key [late release]
XPIC: 1+0 with Software key
2xUniversal Slot : Modem, 16E1, STM-1, 4xGbE and MSE for PWE3, etc

Ultra Compact ODU

IAG ODUs
13 38 GHz

Palm Size

1 litre
1.2 kgs
130x130x71(mm)

6 11 & 42 GHz
2 litre
3 kgs
240x246x80(mm)

IAP - High Power ODU

6 15 GHz
2 litre
3 kgs
240x246x80 (mm)

New GaN High-power device

GaN technology giving 3 x the transmission power and reduce the power consumption

TX Power (256QAM/56MHz 6GHz)

IAP ODU: 29dBm

Power consumption *With ATPC

IAP ODU: 30(W)

Sub Band Free (Original Technology)

Sub band Fixed type ODU
A B C D

A B C D

4 type ODUs

Sub band Free type ODU

Variable BPF through Electrical tuning
X

1 type ODU

Electrical tunable BPF => NEC original technology

Channel change in full band available from remote site

Tunable BPF
Target Frequency
7*/8*/13/15/18/23 GHz band

Reduce interference

(*7/8GHz in future plan)

Sub band BPF => Tunable BPF

Narrow pass band characteristics

iPASOLINK
iX
6-42GHz band all-outdoor radio
Wide frequency band support for short-to-long transmission
Flexible & High performance
QPSK to 2048QAM with hitless AMR
High Power output*
Sub band Free* support (7/13-23GHz) with band free filter of NEC
original technology

Interoperable split-type iPASOLINK series

Space, time and cost saving with compact, lightweight and quick
installation
Macro cell Backhaul
6-42GHz

Sub band Fixed

(4 type ODUs)

6-42GHz

60GHz

60GHz
Small cell Backhaul

* Option

Sub band Free

(1 type ODUs)

Features

Specifications

Frequency Range

6 to 42 GHz

Modulation

QPSK to 2048QAM

Maximum Link Capacity

1 Gbps

Interface (3 ports)

GbE OPT and ELE

Dimension & Weight

253(W)x253(H)x137(D)
6kg

New Concept All-outdoor radio

The world smallest ODU (outdoor unit) technology gives ultimate flexibility to
new concept AOR which consists of MDU (Main Digital processing Unit) and
ODU. The innovative structure enable highly flexible solution.

High Power*

MDU
(main digital
processing unit)

Sub-band Free*

ODU

Front

Side

Flat & Slim

* Option

Back

Flexible configuration as you like (1/2)

A wide variety of RF menus suitable for any deployment requirement

Full RF spectrums applied
6*/7/8/10/11/13/15/18/23/26/28/32/38/42GHz

High Power type**

Sub band free type**

Full RF spectrums (IAG ODU)

High Power type (IAP ODU)
Sub band Free type

All RF
Band

Remove
High
Power

Subband
Free

Replace

MDU

Re-configurable
all-outdoor radio

ODU
* Not available to antenna direct mount
** Option

Flexible configuration as you like (2/2)

All
Outdoor
Solution

Zero
FootPrint

Dual
MODEM

Dual
Polarized
Double
Capacity

1+0
Configuration

iPASOLINK iX
(built-in 2MODEMs)

iPASOLINK iX
(built-in 2MODEMs)
Dual
MODEM

Additional
IAG ODU

Back-to-back
Configuration

1+1 / 2+0
Configuration

Additional
IAG or IAP ODU
Hybrid /OMT

Compatible design with existing

Broad compatibility with existing iPASOLINK devices for inventory share and
iPASOLINK series
equipment reuse
TCO
reduction

iPASOLINK iX

Shared inventory
Antenna

OMT/Hybrid

ODU

iPASOLINK Split-type
IAG
Sub-band
(6-42G) Free*

* Option

High
Power*

Easy expandable of network

Quick, easily and low cost network extension through back-to-back

configuration
iPASOLINK iX

Easy extension with

built-in 2MODEMs

Back-to-Back
connection

iPASOLINK iX

iPASOLINK iX

iPASOLINK Splittype*

Easy
deployment

iPASOLINK Splittype*

Additional
Antenna & ODU

No external
switch/router
* With MODEM-EA

Compatible design with existing

Broad compatibility with existing iPASOLINK devices for inventory share and
iPASOLINK series
equipment reuse
TCO
reduction

iPASOLINK iX

Shared inventory
Antenna

OMT/Hybrid

ODU

iPASOLINK Split-type
IAG
Sub-band
(6-42G) Free*

* Option

High
Power*

Easy changeable configuration

Enable to change configuration (frequency/modulation/capacity) quickly from

locally or remotely depending on the customers rollout and network design
TCO
reduction

Easy changeable and flexible configuration

during and even after site installation
Sub-band
Other Frequency

Other Sub-band
High Power*

The following changes occur

frequency band
sub-band
distance, etc.
* Option

Sub-band
X

Sub-band Free*
ODU

Moreover, easy changeable subband with sub-band Free*

Small Cell Backhaul Solutions

Small Cell Backhaul Requirement

Target Specification

High capacity

1G+bps on V-band (60G), E-band (70-80G)

Quick and easy deployment

Flat Antenna with beam steering for Antenna alignment and

Pole sway tracking

Small form factor

< 200 x 200 x 70 cm3

< 2.5 kg

Landscape matching

Camouflage cover
Smart and slim design for pole and wall attachment

Carrier grade functionality & Reliability

2x GbE ports,
Enhanced L2 functionality, SyncE & IEEE1588v2
Pole sway

V-band / E-band

Installation;
Automatic antenna alignment
Operation;
Pole sway tracking
with built-in gyro Sensor

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SUB
SUB SUB
SUB

N sub-array antenna
Beam Steering

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Note: This is the candidate roadmap. These contents may be changed without notice.