E-Band Packet Radio

Gigabit Capacity Everywhere!

E-Band Radios Shape the
Future of Wireless Transport
Mobile network operators worldwide are deploying
5G technology at existing and new locations, while
continuing to support their existing investments in
2G/3G/4G technology. At the same time, fixed service
network operators/CSPs are in a process of upgrading
and expanding their access networks to achieve the
target of ubiquitous Gigabit service offering.

Key to the successful implementation of these plans is

the existence of a high-quality, high-capacity transport
network to link the access nodes to the core network.
While optical fiber is the primary means of high speed
data transport, it is in many cases not available and too
slow or expensive to deploy.

E-Band radios are ideally suited to offer transport

services for the Gigabit-era networks. They offer unique
advantages, such as multi-Gigabit capacity on a single
radio link, advanced embedded Ethernet - IP/MPLS
functionality, compact form factor and considerably
competitive spectrum fees in most countries around
the world.
The Value of UltraLink™ Radios
Multi-Gigabit
The UltraLink™ product line comprises a series of outdoor Ethernet Link Capacity
Field-proven
radios, which exploit the advantages of E-Band technology to offer
exceptional data transport performance. By combining market-leading
Ethernet
radio system gain and capacity with advanced networking functionality High
& IP/MPLS
reliability
UltraLink™ radios optimize the access and transport network economics. Networking

Communications Service providers (CSPs) requiring multi-Gigabit

connectivity can benefit from the UltraLink™ radio portfolio, which has X-Haul TCO
been developed to cater for their current and future connectivity needs, support optimization
delivering optical fiber-like performance at a most competitive total Packet
synchronization
cost of ownership (TCO).

UltraLink™ Radio Portfolio

FX80 CN
Cost-Effective Multi-Gigabit Wireless Connectivity

UltraLink™-FX80 CN
(with parabolic antenna 30cm)
UltraLink™-FX80 Compact Node (CN) is a small-sized, lightweight radio that can be flexibly used in a
variety of data transport use cases related to mobile RAN or fixed access networks in urban and sub-
urban environments. It combines leading system gain and throughputs of up to 3 Gbit/s (full duplex) while
offering a complete set of Carrier Ethernet networking and packet synchronization features necessary
for 3G/4G/4G+ backhaul. UltraLink™-FX80 CN can be combined with standard parabolic as well as flat
antennas that minimize visual impact and pole space requirements.

GX80
The Leading-Performance 10 Gbit/s Radio

UltraLink™-GX80 is a high-performance radio for use in demanding wireless transport applications as an

UltraLink™-GX80
(with parabolic antenna 30cm)
alternative to optical fiber. Its cutting-edge radio technology delivers the highest system gain and spectral
efficiency, enabling market-leading E-Band link ranges at throughputs of 10 Gbit/s (full duplex) in 1+0
configuration and 20 Gbit/s (full duplex) in 2+0 XPIC configuration. It supports Ethernet, eCPRI or CPRI traffic
transport as well as L2 and L3 networking functionality for the delivery of Carrier Ethernet and IP/MPLS-based
services. UltraLink™-GX80 satisfies the stringent capacity, latency and synchronization requirements of 4G/5G
RAN xHaul as well as those of a multitude of data transport applications in Ethernet/IP-based networks.

XR80
More than 30 Gbit/s Over-the-Air from a Single Unit

UltraLink™-XR80
(with parabolic antenna 30cm)
UltraLink™-XR80 is an ultra-high capacity dual-radio unit that is ideal for the 5G-era transport applications.
It delivers a groundbreaking air capacity exceeding 30 Gbit/s (full duplex), while its leading system gain
enables exceptional link ranges. Following the concepts of Open and Disaggregated transport architecture,
UltraLink™-XR80 can be integrated with third-party radio-aware router or switch units (as per Telecom Infra
Project’s (TIP) Wireless Backhaul specification) to jointly offer the most advanced Radio, Ethernet / IP / MPLS
networking and synchronization functionality. UltraLink™-XR80 can be used as an alternative to optical
fiber for 4G/5G RAN xHaul as well as for many other transport applications.

BX70
Lowest-Cost Gbit/s Connectivity

UltraLink™-BX70
(with direct-mount antenna)
UltraLink™-BX70 is an ultra-compact TDD Ethernet radio that can be used to implement wireless point-to-
point links of up to 1.6 Gbit/s aggregate capacity. Operating in TDD duplexing mode, it is flexible and efficient
for the delivery of services with symmetric or asymmetric traffic profiles as encountered in broadband
access or camera backhaul applications. This radio offers a complete set of Carrier Ethernet networking
features enabling deployment in more complex network topologies without external switches. A hardware
option with PoE out capability can be selected to simplify deployments of Wi-Fi Access Points and Cameras.
Applications

Backhaul, Midhaul & Fronthaul

UltraLink™-FX80 CN, UltraLink™-GX80 and UltraLink™-XR80
may fully satisfy the transport (backhaul, midhaul or
fronthaul) requirements of any-G Radio Access Network (RAN).
The following two schematics show indicative UltraLink™
deployment cases.
Figure 1 depicts a part of a RAN wireless transport network that
carries data to/from Mobile Base Station functional units to
the operator’s Point of Presence (PoP) using UltraLink™ E-Band
links. The PoP site may host an aggregation point connecting to
the 4G/5G Core network or a data center with 5G Distributed
Unit (DU) and/or Centralized Unit (CU) functionality and/or MEC
functionality.
Figure 2 depicts a detail of a C-RAN (Centralized). RAN
configuration comprising a number of eNodeB Remote Radio
Heads (RRH) or gNodeB Remote Units (RU), each connected to an
operator’s Point of Presence (PoP) using UltraLink™ E-Band links.
The PoP site may host 4G Base Band Unit (BBU) functionality or
5G Distributed Unit (DU) and/or Centralized Unit (CU) functionality
or be an aggregation point further connected to a data center
where such functionalities are located.
In all cases the connections of the radios towards the PoP
equipment and the served base stations can be implemented
using standard Ethernet or native CPRI interfaces.

[Fig. 1] Backhaul / midhaul network with UltraLink™

Mobile Base Station

Mobile Base Station UltraLink

2 x UltraLink (Relay & Add-Drop)

UltraLink

PoP Ethernet

[Fig. 2] Fronthaul network with UltraLink™ (Centralized RAN)

RU
UltraLink RRH
PRI
/ eC

UltraLink
I
RoE

CPR

3 x UltraLink RoE / eC
PRI
RU

To 5G/4G Core Network UltraLink

PoP
Campus Connectivity Networks [Fig. 3]

UltraLink™-BX70 and UltraLink™-FX80 CN are ideal for

Formation of protected
campus-wide connectivity networks for universities, business rings (as per G.8032v2)
with linked terminals,
parks, utilities and industrial plant locations. The wireless links Aggregation
provide fault-tolerant operation and
additional design flexibility (per-VLAN
Rings
can substitute fiber to quickly and economically interconnect switching)

the IT infrastructure hosted in the campus buildings.

UltraLink™-BX70 can ideally be used for backhauling Wi-Fi
Access Points and IP surveillance cameras, for campus-wide
blanket Internet access and security management. Figure 3
Connection
depicts an indicative deployment scenario for the combined to ISP
use of UltraLink™-BX70 and UltraLink™-FX80 CN to provide
Distribution UltraLink™-FX80 CN
Gigabit multimedia service connectivity to a university’s core Rings (for 3 Gbit/s links)
functional buildings and the surrounding student residences. UltraLink™-BX70

Gigabit Connectivity for Enterprises, [Fig. 4]

MDUs & Homes Fiber UltraLink™-BX70

E-Band PtP
Figure 4 depicts an example of the deployment modes Up to
of UltraLink™-BX70 for the delivery of connectivity in the 1.6 Gbit/s

context of a Gigabit distribution and access network. The Relay chain

with add-drop
UltraLink™-BX70 radio unit features two Gigabit Ethernet Protected
distribution rings
ports and an embedded Ethernet bridge enabling deployment with add-drop for
increased
flexibility in complex network topologies, such as branched availability

access distribution networks and protected ring topologies

with add-drop functionality. UltraLink™-BX70 can support
Branched
very high service availability by being deployed in ring distribution
with add-drop
configuration with fast protection switching, conforming to the
G.8032v2 ERP standard protocol.

UltraLink™ Radios Application Suitability

UltraLink BX70 FX80 CN GX80 XR80

Transport for Mobile Networks

3G / 4G / 5G RAN Backhaul / Midhaul *

3G/4G RAN Fronthaul (CPRI) *

5G RAN Fronthaul (eCPRI) *

Connectivity in ISP / WISP / CLEC Networks

Last-mile Connectivity / GTTx

Backhaul for Fixed Wireless Access Networks *

Public or Private Organization Connectivity Networks *

Fiber Route Backup *

* Advanced networking functionality is provided in combination with IDU.

Addressing the Needs of Any Modern Organization
UltraLink™ provides the lowest cost-per-bit, technically-complete solution for a myriad of high-capacity connectivity applications:

Mobile/Fixed Operators & ISPs Utilities (Power, Water, Transport, etc.)

• RAN backhaul, midhaul & fronthaul • High-speed network intra-site & plant connectivity
• Fixed broadband network transport • WiFi network backhaul
• GTTx access • Security camera backhaul

Higher Education & Health Government / Public Services

• High-speed network interconnection for university • High-speed network connection for government
and hospital campuses with many buildings and civil service buildings
• WiFi network backhaul • WiFi network backhaul
• Security camera backhaul • Security camera backhaul

Manufacturing Industries & Large Corporations

• High-speed intra-site/factory/storage depo connectivity
• WiFi network backhaul
• Security camera backhaul

Managing UltraLink™ Networks

UltraLink™ networks are managed by uni|MS™, a carrier-class
element, network and service management platform, following
the concept of simple and unified management for networks,
infrastructure and systems.
uni|MS™, already trusted by Communication Service Providers
(CSPs) around the world, automates management and
monitoring tasks to eliminate error prone and time-consuming
manual efforts. Everything is included in one simple installation
and no complex configurations are required.
The mediation with all Intracom Telecom and third-party managed
elements of the network is implemented through technology
drivers, for carrying out Fault, Configuration, Performance
& Security management functions through a powerful and
intuitive Web-based user interface featuring online and offline
interactive maps that display network topology based on devices’
geographical coordinates.
Events & Alarms with
Wizard-based Service
Provisioning
Knowledge Management

With uni|MS™, operators are proactively informed about degrading

network conditions in order to avoid service-affecting problems.
Interactive
Maps with
Colored KPI
Representation
Key Features of uni|MS™:
● Illustrative visualization that boosts user experience
● Unified management that simplifies operations
● Unique Self-Organizing Network (SON) capabilities
● Web-based architecture for access from anywhere
● Scalability for managing unlimited number of NEs
● Out-of-the-box setup that allows installation in less
Detailed Software & Self-Organizing Network
than 20 min. Hardware Inventory (SON) principles in
Real-Time & Historical network rollout
Performance Monitoring
● Ever-expanding feature set feasible through modules
Insightful network operations with uni|MS™
 Why Intracom Telecom

One-stop Shop
● Comprehensive portfolio of end-to-end radio access & backhaul solutions
● Proven integration & interoperability
● State-of-the-art end-to-end management suite

Established Wireless Vendor

● Growing and continuous presence for a variety of access and transmission solutions
● Growing brand name recognition for PtP and PtMP solutions

Recognized for Service Excellence

● Extensive implementation track record
● Specialized & highly experienced personnel
● Consulting, design, implementation & support
● Commitment to adding customer value

Continuous Innovation
● Innovating in the wireless access and transmission field for over one and a half decade
● Successful development and deployment of PtP and PtMP systems with numerous
operators in Europe, the Middle East, the CIS, Asia and Africa
● Investing heavily on the continuous evolution of its wireless product lines
● Adopting latest standards and most advanced technologies to deliver wireless
solutions that best fit customer current and future needs

About Intracom Telecom

Intracom Telecom is a global telecommunication systems and solutions vendor operating for over 40 years in the market.
The company has become the benchmark in fixed wireless access and it successfully innovates in the 5G/4G wireless
RAN transport and small-cell SON backhaul international arena. Intracom Telecom offers a comprehensive revenue-
generating software solutions portfolio and a complete range of ICT services, focusing on IoT, SDN/NFV, Big Data analytics
& data-driven intelligence, and Smart City solutions. Moreover, it addresses the Energy & Utilities industry, emphasizing
on smart metering and end-to-end IT solutions. Intracom Telecom is also active in the public and private sectors providing
security integrated systems for critical infrastructure protection and border surveillance. The company has extensive
know-how and a proven track record in the market, serving fixed and mobile telecom operators, public authorities and
large public and private enterprises. Intracom Telecom maintains its own R&D and production facilities, and operates
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subsidiaries worldwide.

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