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RTN510 V100 Product Description
RTN510 V100 Product Description
V100
Product Description
Issue 04
Date 2019-07-30
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Intended Audience
This document is intended for:
l Network planning engineer
l Hardware installation engineer
l Installation and commissioning engineer
l Field maintenance engineer
l Data configuration engineer
l System maintenance engineer
Familiarity with the basic knowledge related to digital microwave communication technology
will help you apply the information in this document.
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Contents
3 Product Introduction.....................................................................................................................5
3.1 Positioning...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Networking..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
5 Product Structure......................................................................................................................... 19
5.1 AP................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
5.1.1 Appearance................................................................................................................................................................ 19
5.1.2 System Architecture.................................................................................................................................................. 25
5.2 AP Antennas................................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.3 RT................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
5.3.1 Appearance................................................................................................................................................................ 29
5.3.2 System Architecture.................................................................................................................................................. 32
5.4 RT II..............................................................................................................................................................................33
5.4.1 Appearance................................................................................................................................................................ 33
5.4.2 System Architecture.................................................................................................................................................. 36
7 Specifications............................................................................................................................... 42
7.1 Ethernet Service Processing Capability........................................................................................................................42
7.2 QoS............................................................................................................................................................................... 47
8 Technical Specifications.............................................................................................................50
8.1 Ethernet Service Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 50
8.2 RF Performance............................................................................................................................................................ 53
8.3 Antenna Performance................................................................................................................................................... 56
8.4 Predicted Reliability..................................................................................................................................................... 58
8.5 Ethernet Port Performance............................................................................................................................................59
8.6 Performance of the Entire Equipment.......................................................................................................................... 60
9 Power Injector.............................................................................................................................. 62
10 Cables...........................................................................................................................................64
10.1 RF Cable..................................................................................................................................................................... 64
10.2 Outdoor Network Cables............................................................................................................................................ 64
10.3 Outdoor Optical Fiber.................................................................................................................................................66
10.4 PGND Cables............................................................................................................................................................. 67
1 Version Mapping
This section describes the version mapping between the RTN510 and network management
systems.
The version mapping between the RTN510 and network management systems is shown in the
following table.
Table 1-1 Version mapping between the RTN510 and network management systems
RTN510 iManager U2000 eSight
2 What's New
V100R001C10
This version is the first official release.
V100R001C10
This version is the first official release.
3 Product Introduction
The RTN 510 is the first Sub-6G microwave transmission system launched by Huawei. It
supports point-to-point (PtP) and point-to-multipoint (PtMP).
3.1 Positioning
The RTN510 is a Sub 6G microwave transmission system developed by Huawei. The
RTN510 can provide a low-cost Point to Multipoint (PtMP) or Point to Point (PtP) solution in
line of sight (LOS) or non line of sight (NLOS) scenarios.
System Composition
The RTN510 system consists of the access point (AP) and the remote terminal (RT). RTs are
highly-integrated outdoor case-shaped devices using a built-in antenna. The RT receives
services from terminals and transmits them to the AP. The AP uses an external antenna. It
aggregates services from multiple RTs and transmits them to the upper-layer network.
The RT has two hardware types. One supports only one GE electrical port, and the other
supports two GE electrical ports. If there is no difference between these two types, these two
types are normalized into the RT type. If there are differences, the former is called RT and the
latter is called RT II.
AP RT RT II
3.2 Networking
The RTN 510 supports PtP network, 90° PtMP networking and RT relay networking.
Different RF working modes must be configured for the AP and RT that serve as different
roles in a network.
Devic RF Description
e Worki
ng
Mode
RT/RT RT Default working mode of the RT. When the RT is used for terminal
II access, configure this mode for the RT.
When the RT works in this mode, it follows the frequency, bandwidth,
and other information configured on the interconnected AP or RT and
is used to backhaul only terminal services.
Devic RF Description
e Worki
ng
Mode
Relay When the RT serves as a relay node, configure this mode for the RT.
When the RT works in this mode, it supports configuration of the
frequency, bandwidth, and other information about links and is used to
backhaul relayed services.
PtP Networking
In PtP networking, microwave links are provided for point-to-point service transmission
between two APs, RTs, or an AP and an RT. The PtP networking between two APs, they can
be used as wireless bridges.
In PtP networking, the AP uses panel antennas, and it can also use fan antennas.
The PtP networking between two APs, one AP works in AP mode and the other works in RT
mode.
In the PtP networking between two RTs, one RT works in RT mode and the other works in
Relay mode. This networking primarily applies in RT relay scenarios.
NOTE
RT Relay Networking
When an RT needs to be deployed beyond the maximum distance or there are obstacles
between the AP and RT, RT relay networking can be used.
Figure 3-5 shows there are buildings between the AP and RT3 that completely block the data
transmission between them. To resolve this issue, RT1 and RT2 establish relay nodes for RT3.
Data between AP and RT3 is transmitted through RT1 and RT2. RT1 and RT2 are cascaded
using the P1's Ethernet port, RT1 works in RT mode, and RT2 works in Relay mode.
Table 4-1 lists the main functions and features of the RTN510. This chapter will introduce the
key functions and features, including: time division multiple access (TDMA), LOS/NLOS,
AM, GPS simultaneous transmission and reception, dynamic frequency selection (DFS),
AES-based encryption at air interfaces. For the specifications of the other functions and
features, refer to 7 Specifications.
LOS/NLOS Supported
AM Supported
OFDM Supported
Item Specifications
LLDP Supported
data (that is, they are hidden points to each other), they all consider that the current channel is
idle and simultaneously send signals to the AP, causing a collision.
Therefore, in addition to CSMA/CA, TDMA must be used in the RTN510 to allow an RT to
send data only in the timeslot allocated by an AP. This prevents collision and ensures
transmission efficiency. As shown by TDMA implementation in Figure 4-1, RT1, RT2, and
RT3 are added to the access queue of the AP according to their access sequence and send
signals to the AP according to the receive timeslot sequence of the AP.
The TDD uplink and downlink timeslot of RTN510 supports the configuration of Flexible or
1:9, 2:8, 3:7, 4:6, 5:5, 6:4, 7:3, 8:2, 9:1 ratio.
4.2 LOS/NLOS
LOS and NLOS are two ways of transmitting microwave signals.
LOS: Signals are transmitted directly between the transmitter and the receiver without any
obstacle.
NLOS: If the direct path on which microwave signals are transmitted is blocked by obstacles,
they can reach the receiver only by means of reflection, penetration, and diffraction.
Typically, the obstacles can be buildings, trees, or mountains.
As the RTN510 uses Sub 6G microwave signals that have a strong diffraction capability, it
supports penetrative and diffractive NLOS transmission.
4.4 ACS/DFS
The RTN510 uses the automatic channel selection (ACS), and dynamic frequency selection
(DFS) functions to select its working frequency. This not only resolves frequency planning
difficulties but also avoids radar signals and other interference signals.
The RTN510 operates in a Sub 6G frequency band, which is free of charge. Users can directly
use it without applying for it. As its frequencies are not planned in a unified manner, co-
channel interference may occur. In some countries, radars may also operate at this band.
These issues pose a challenge in planning the operating frequencies for the RTN510.
The RTN510 uses the ACS function to select its working frequency, solving difficulties in
frequency planning. It also uses the DFS function to effectively avoid radar signals.
Figure 4-4 shows the working principles of the ACS, and DFS functions.
l ACS is mainly used for automatic frequency selection. With ACS, the RTN510
automatically scans frequencies based on the configured channel list, compares the
performance of all available channels, and selects the optimal channel. When the
RTN510 performs initial frequency selection, after radar signals are detected through
DFS, ACS will be used to perform automatic frequency selection.
l DFS is mainly used for radar signal detection. If radar signals are detected, the current
frequency cannot temporarily be used. If a channel list has been configured, ACS will be
triggered again for frequency selection. The current channel can be tried again only after
radar signals disappear.
As shown in Figure 4-5, The RTN510 AP and RT calculate the transmission delay based on
the distance. Then, the data transmission time is reduced based on the delay, so as to achieve
signal time synchronization.
NOTE
When GPS simultaneous transmission and reception is implemented for a low modulation mode that is
used for a combination of a low bandwidth and timeslot ratio (for example, 20M/40M bandwidth and
1:9/2:8/8:2/9:1 timeslot ratio), long-packet transmission in a small-timeslot direction may be restricted.
For the actual implementation of GPS time synchronization, see the network planning guide.
Compared with wired transmission links, microwave links are open physical links.
Microwave signals may be captured by a third party. If a third party can parse captured
microwave signals based on the microwave frame format, it can obtain user data.
Some carriers and enterprise customers, however, have high requirements on network
security. Therefore, they can use AES-based encryption at radio interfaces to enhance the
security of data transmitted over microwave links at the link layer.
The data transmission between the AP and RT is asymmetric, and they share the same
encryption key. However, the encryption key is different if a different RT is used.
The AES air interface encryption function is enabled by default. It can be disabled or enabled
on the NMS.
NOTE
Use the AES air interface encryption function in strict compliance with local laws and regulations. If local
laws and regulations do not allow encrypted transmission, disable the AES air interface encryption function.
5 Product Structure
The RTN 510 consists of APs and RTs. This chapter describes the system architecture, service
signal processing flow, external ports, and indicator status.
5.1 AP
The AP is the PtMP system's integrated device that applies at the aggregation layer. It
provides three GE service ports.
5.1.1 Appearance
The AP has three service ports, two antenna ports, and one maintenance compartment.
Appearance
Figure 5-1 shows the front view of the AP.
NOTE
USB port indicator WLAN module Steady green The WLAN module
has been identified
and is working
properly.
Off l No WLAN
module is
connected to the
USB port.
l The WLAN
module
connected to the
USB port failed
to be identified.
Off l GPS
synchronization
is not performed.
l The equipment is
not powered on.
NOTE
a: The RT RF working mode and AP RF working mode in PtP network supports these states. In
V100R001C10, when the AP supports only the AP RF working mode, these states do not exist.
Buttons
As shown in Figure 5-3, the maintenance compartment provides a default button to restore
factory settings. To restore factory settings, use a 1.5 mm spanner to press the button.
Table 5-3 lists the types of SFP modules supported by the GE optical port. For details about
the specifications of each type of optical module, see 8.5 Ethernet Port Performance.
Logical Slots
Figure 5-5 shows the logical slots of AP logical boards on the NMS.
Block Diagram
The AP is divided into different functional units. Figure 5-6 shows various signal flows of the
AP.
Functional Units
Functional Description
Unit
Functional Description
Unit
5.2 AP Antennas
Radio equipment uses antennas to emit and receive electromagnetic waves, and AP supports
sector antennas and flat antennas.
Appearance
Sector antennas have a large coverage angle. They can be used in a PtMP network to
interconnect with RTs. As shown in Figure 5-7, a sector antenna provides two RF ports that
are differentiated by polarization direction. When installing a sector antenna, align the RF
ports with the corresponding polarization ports on the AP.
Flat antennas have a small size and are efficient. When two APs need to form a PtP network,
use panel antennas. Figure 5-8 shows the appearance of flat antennas.
5.3 RT
The RT is a tail-end access device in the PtMP system. It incorporates an antenna and
provides one GE port.
5.3.1 Appearance
The RT provides one P&E port that is used for service access and power supply.
Appearance
Figure 5-9 shows the front view of the RT.
NOTE
RSSI status indicator l On (green) and blinking For details about the
(green): PtMP meanings of RSSI
networking or PtP indicators, see B Meanings
networking (the of RSSI Indicators.
transmission distance is
less than 5 km)
l On (yellow) and blinking
(yellow): PtP networking
(the transmission
distance is greater than
or equal to 5 km)
Buttons
As shown in Figure 5-11, the maintenance compartment provides a default button to restore
factory settings. To restore factory settings, use a 4 mm spanner to press the button.
Logical Slots
Figure 5-12 shows the logical slots of RT logical boards on the NMS.
Block Diagram
The RT is divided into different functional units.
The service interface unit, Ethernet service switching unit, baseband processing unit, RF
processing unit, and power unit of the RT are the same as those of the AP. Table 5-7 describes
the other functional units specific to the RT.
5.4 RT II
The RT II is a tail-end access device in the PtMP system. It incorporates an antenna and
provides two GE ports and one embedded WLAN module.
5.4.1 Appearance
The RT II provides two GE ports, with one P&E port being used for service access and power
supply and one GE port being used for service access.
Appearance
Figure 5-14 shows the front view of the RT II.
NOTE
P&E/GE(e) port Link Steady The port is connected correctly, but is not receiving
indicator indic green or transmitting data.
ator
Off The port is not connected.
Buttons
As shown in Figure 5-16, the RT II provides a default button for restoring factory settings.
Functional Description
Unit
Clock unit Traces the external clock of the baseband processing unit.
This chapter describes network management solutions and the network management system
(NMS) software used in these solutions.
The RTN510 also supports the iManager U2000 and the Web LCT.
6.2 eSight
The eSight system is a comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) solution developed
by Huawei. It is applicable to enterprise data centers, campus/branch networks, Unified
Communications (UC), videoconferencing, and video surveillance.
With topology management, managed NEs and their connection status are displayed in
topology views. You can browse a topology view to learn about the network architecture and
check the running status of devices on the entire network. See Figure 6-2.
You can use the device group management function to classify devices to be maintained and
monitored into a group based on monitoring and O&M requirements. Or You can use the
interface group management function to classify device interfaces to be maintained and
monitored to groups based on monitoring and O&M requirements.
eSight provides the following management functions at the NE layer: NE management, alarm
management, performance management, communication management, security management,
and so on.
NOTE
For details about the configuration requirements of the web-based NMS for mobile phones and
browsers, see the Quick Reference Guide for RTN510 AP/RT Deployment.
7 Specifications
The RTN 510's specifications meet the backhaul requirements of both fixed networks and
private networks. This chapter describes common specifications of the RTN510.
AP RT RT II
Port attribute l The GE electrical port The GE electrical port supports 10M full-
supports 10M full- duplex, 100M full-duplex, 1000M full-
duplex, 100M full- duplex, and auto-negotiation modes.
duplex, 1000M full-
duplex, and auto-
negotiation modes.
l The GE optical port
supports 1000M full-
duplex and auto-
negotiation modes.
Item Description
AP RT RT II
Item Description
AP RT RT II
Item Description
AP RT RT II
Item Description
AP RT RT II
ETH OAM Supports IEEE 802.1ag- Supports IEEE 802.3ah- Supports IEEE
and IEEE 802.3ah- compliant ETH OAM. 802.1ag-
compliant ETH OAM. compliant ETH
l Supports CC, LB/LT, OAM.
RDI, and AIS OAM. l Supports CC,
l Supports a maximum of LB/LT, and
16 maintenance RDI OAM.
domains (MDs). l Supports a
l Supports a maximum of maximum of
16 maintenance 16
associations (MAs). maintenance
domains
l Supports a maximum of (MDs).
16 maintenance points
(shared by MEPs and l Supports a
MIPs). maximum of
64
l Supports the following maintenance
CC periods for MAs: associations
1s, 10s, 1 m, and 10 m. (MAs).
l Supports a
maximum of
16
maintenance
points (shared
by MEPs and
MIPs).
l Supports the
following CC
periods for
MAs: 1s, 10s,
1 m, and 10
m.
LLDP Supported.
NOTE
l E-Line services are Ethernet private line services. The RTN510 supports a maximum of 1024 E-Line
services.
l E-LAN services are Ethernet local area network (LAN) services. The RTN510 AP supports a maximum
of 4 E-LAN services. The RT II supports a maximum of 1 E-LAN service.
l The RTN510 supports a maximum of 64 QinQ-based aggregation services.
7.2 QoS
RTN510 supports quality of service (QoS) functions, including traffic classification, traffic
policing, congestion avoidance, queue scheduling, and traffic shaping.
QoS provides different levels of service quality in certain aspects of services as required, such
as bandwidth, delay, jitter, and packet loss ratio. This ensures that the request and response of
a user or application reaches an expected quality level.
For the AP, QoS can be provided for service flows both from Ethernet ports to microwave
ports and from microwave ports to Ethernet ports.
For the RT, QoS can be provided for service flows from Ethernet ports to microwave ports.
AP RT RT II
Function Description
AP RT RT II
8 Technical Specifications
l Environment requirements
– Select a frequency without interference.
– Keep the distance between the AP and RT within 4 km.
– Align antennas to ensure that the current receive power and MCS of the AP and RT
comply with the network plan.
l Test software
– You are advised to use professional instruments such as Spirent TestCenter and
Spirent SmartBits.
l Traffic model
– Ensure that the ratio of upstream traffic to downstream traffic is 40:1, and the length
of Ethernet packets is 1518 bytes.
Table 8-1 and Table 8-2 show the throughput of Ethernet services on the AP that is
interconnected with one or more RTs in the Safe City solution.
Table 8-1 Throughput of Ethernet services (GPS simultaneous transmission and reception is
not used)
MCS1/80 MHz 84 84
MCS3/40 MHz 76 79
MCS2/40 MHz 59 62
MCS1/40 MHz 38 40
MCS6/20 MHz 87 87
MCS5/20 MHz 78 78
MCS4/20 MHz 55 59
MCS3/20 MHz 37 39
MCS2/20 MHz 28 29
MCS1/20 MHz 18 20
MCS9/10MHz 76 73
MCS8/10MHz 66 65
MCS7/10 MHz 56 53
MCS6/10 MHz 45 49
MCS5/10 MHz 41 44
MCS4/10 MHz 31 33
MCS3/10 MHz 20 22
MCS2/10 MHz 15 16
MCS1/10 MHz 10 10
Table 8-2 Throughput of Ethernet services (GPS simultaneous transmission and reception is
used)
Microwave Throughput per AP (Mbit/s)
Working Mode
(Modulation Interconnection with One Interconnection with
Scheme/Channel RT Multiple RTs
Spacing)
MCS1/80 MHz 76 82
MCS3/40 MHz 68 68
MCS2/40 MHz 55 55
MCS1/40 MHz 36 36
MCS7/20 MHz 89 89
MCS6/20 MHz 82 82
MCS5/20 MHz 73 73
MCS4/20 MHz 55 55
MCS3/20 MHz 32 32
MCS2/20 MHz 27 27
Table 8-3 describes the total throughput of Ethernet services on the AP or RT in the PtP
scenario in the rural network backhaul solution.
20MHz 110 55 57 18
10MHz 50 29 40 10
8.2 RF Performance
This section describes major RF performance of RTN510, including the frequency band,
transmit power, and receiver sensitivity.
The AP uses an external sector antenna. Table 8-6 lists the specifications of the AP antenna.
The RT uses a built-in antenna. Table 8-7 lists the specifications of the RT antenna.
Standing wave 2 2
ratio (SWR)
RT RT II
Item Performance
RT RT II
SWR 2 2
Front-to-rear 20 dB 20 dB
ratio
AP RT RT II
Availability 99.9997964%
Item Performance
Item Performance
Item Performance
AP RT RT II
Power 26 W 10.5 W 8W
consumption
Power Supply
Item Description
Electromagnetic Compatibility
l Passed CE, VCCI, IC and RCM authentication
l Compliant with ETSI EN 301 489-1
l Compliant with ETSI EN 301 489-4
l Compliant with CISPR 32/EN 55032
l Compliant with CISPR 24/EN 55024
Lightning Protection
l Compliant with IEC/EN 61000-4-5
l Compliant with ITU-T K.21
l Compliant with ITU-T K.44
Safety
l Complies with IEC 60825
l Complies with IEC 60215
l Complies with IEC 60950-1
l Compliant with IEC 60950-22
Environment
The RTN510 is used outdoors.
Item Description
9 Power Injector
A power injector (PI) uses DC or AC input power. It transmits both GE service signals and
power signals to an AP/RT through an Ethernet cable.
The RTN510 can work with various models of Huawei PIs. Table 9-1 lists the differences.
l The AP can work with the OptiX RTN PI-AC B20, OptiX RTN PI-DC A11, OptiX RTN
PI-DC B11, and OptiX RTN PI-DC B10.
l The RT can work with all the PIs in Table 9-1.
Appearanc
e
PoE port One PoE One PoE port, One PoE One PoE port, Two PoE
count and port, PSE- force mode port, force PSE-PD ports, PSE-
mode PD mode mode mode PD mode
NOTE
The OptiX RTN PI-DC B10 is out of production and has been replaced by the OptiX RTN PI-DC B11.
For details about each model of PI, see the corresponding product description and installation
guide.
10 Cables
This chapter describes the purpose, physical appearance, and connections of various cables
used with RTN510s.
10.1 RF Cable
The RF cable is used to connect the Antenna with the AP and transmits the RF signals.
The RF cable is two meters and uses 1/2-inch super-flexible jumper. The 1/2-inch super-
flexible jumper has an N-type connector at each end.
Cable Diagram
The AP uses the shielded network cable. The RT uses the unshielded network cable.
Cable Diagram
Pin Assignments
Braided shield
Braided shield
NOTE
l Straight-through cables are used between MDIs and MDI-Xs, and crossover cables are used between
MDIs or between MDI-Xs. The only difference between straight-through cables and crossover
cables is with regard to their pin assignments.
l The RTN510 connects to power sourcing equipment through a P&E port, pin assignments for power
signals output from the power sourcing equipment determines whether to use straight-through cables
or crossover cables.
l A network cable transmits power signals and Ethernet signals simultaneously. Therefore, the
impedance difference between cores of a network cable must be less than 5%; otherwise, Ethernet
service packets may be lost.
Fiber Diagram
NOTE
Technical Specifications
Optical fibers for GE optical ports are available in 10 lengths, ranging from 10 meters to 150
meters. Select optical fibers of appropriate lengths based on the transmission distance.
NOTE
If the RT uses unshielded cable, the PGND cables can be not used.
Cable Diagram
GE(e) Port
When it is used as a GE electrical port, the pins are defined in Table A-1 and Table A-2.
P&E Port
P&E is a power over Ethernet port, which is used to transmit GE electrical signals and power
signals. It is connected to the PI or other specified power supply equipment.
Signal Function
The number of RSSI indicators that are on is associated with the receiver sensitivity and other
parameters.
To facilitate description, the RSSI indicator near to the ports is numbered indicator 1 and the
other indicators are numbered indicators 2, 3, 4, and 5, as shown in Figure B-1.
In PtP networking (with more than 5 km transmission distances), the meanings of air-interface
performance indicators are shown in Table B-2. In PtMP networking or PtP networking (with
less than 5 km transmission distances), the meanings of air-interface performance indicators
are shown in Table B-1.
rslideal – 20 ≤ On - - - -
Current receive (yellow)
power < rslideal –
17.5
rslideal – 15 ≤ On On - - -
Current receive (yellow) (yellow)
power < rslideal –
12.5
rslideal – 10 ≤ On On On - -
Current receive (yellow) (yellow) (yellow)
power < rslideal –
7.5
rslideal – 5 ≤ Current On On On On -
receive power < (yellow) (yellow) (yellow) (yellow)
rslideal – 2.5
Current receive On On On On On
power ≥ rslideal (yellow) (yellow) (yellow) (yellow) (yellow)
The larger the number of indicators that are on, the larger the degree to which the current
receive power is close to the ideal receive power.
rslideal = txremote + gainremote + gainlocal - los-rslline
NOTE
l rslideal: indicates the ideal receive power.
l txremote: indicates the transmit power on the transmit side.
l gainremote: indicates the antenna gain on the transmit side.
l gainlocal: indicates the antenna gain on the receive side.
l los: indicates spatial link attenuation.
l rslline: indicates line loss. It is fixedly set to 3 dB.