Hub Site Synchronization over Ethernet (HSSoE) Application Note

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Hub Site Synchronization over Ethernet
(HSSoE)


Application Note
Lior Barak
Product Management

September 2013








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1 Introduction
This document provides a technical overview of a new method for Hub Site Synchronization
over Ethernet (HSSoE) that is currently supported by RADWIN 2000 radios in Release 2.8.20 GA
and will be supported by RADWIN 5000 radios in Release 3.5 GA (Q1/2014).
2 What is Hub Site Synchronization (HSS)
What is it for? 2.1
When several radios are collocated at a common hub site, interference may occur from one unit
to another, hence reducing capacity and the link coverage range. RADWIN ODUs support the
collocation of more than two units at a central site by synchronizing their transmission timing.
How it works 2.2
RADWIN HSS uses sync pulses sent to each ODU, which synchronizes their transmission with
each other. The pulse synchronization ensures that transmission occurs at the same time for all
collocated units. This also results in all hub site units receiving data at the same time, eliminating
the possibility for interference that could happen if some units transmit while other units
receive transmission at the same time.









Figure 1: Interference caused by non-synchronized collocated units


Figure 2: Collocated units using Hub Site Synchronization

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One of the radios in the site is defined as the HSS Master to generate synchronization pulses.
The other collocated radios in the site (HSS Clients), are connected to the HSS Master and
synchronize their transmission to the pulses transmitted from the HSS Master.
Current Hub Site Synchronization 2.3
The current Hub Site Synchronization (HSS) method uses a cable connected from the Master HSS
ODU to all collocated ODUs; this cable carries pulses sent to each ODU, which synchronizes their
transmission with each other.
New Hub Site Synchronization (HSSoE) 2.4
New Hub Site Synchronization over Ethernet (HSSoE) method eliminates the needs for a HSS
unit and an extra HSS cable for each collocated ODU. The synchronization messages are
exchanged between the Master HSS and the collocated ODUs via the standard Ethernet
interface.

HSSoE main advantages:
Eliminates the need for HSS unit and its associated cables
Saves space on the tower
Reduces installation time and efforts
Increases site robustness

HSSoE deployment implications:
Collocated ODUs providing Ethernet services only should be connected to RADWIN IDU-H
device instead of the regular PoE devices.
Collocated ODUs providing E1/T1 services should use an IDU-C or IDU-E and then be
connected to an IDU-H to function as a switch. One of the LAN ports on the IDU-C or IDU-E is
connected to any of the six IDU-H WAN ports or to the two LAN ports. In this way, up to
eight ODUs can be collocated.


Figure 3: IDU-H aggregation unit
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The WAN ports provide a standard PoE service. The unit is powered from the DC input providing
44-56V or an AC/DC power supply.
2.4.1 RADWIN 2000
HSSoE is supported on RADWIN 2000 series radios as follows:
RADWIN 2000 B & C series - Hardware revision 9 and later
RADWIN 2000 A series - Hardware revision 4 and later
2.4.2 RADWIN 5000
HSSoE will be supported on RADWIN 5000 series HBS radios as follows:
RADWIN 5000 HBS 5200, 5100 & 5050 series - Hardware revision 9 and later
RADWIN 5000 HBS 5025 series - Hardware revision 4 and later
RADWIN 5000 base stations (HBS) will support HSSoE through S/W upgrade to release 3.5 GA.

Example scenarios for Ethernet HSS 2.5
2.5.1 Collocated ODUs supplying Ethernet services only

Notice that the PoEs (up to 6) are replaced by a single IDU-H.
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2.5.2 Two collocated radios

Using HSS, the two collocated radios are directly connected using an HSS cable between their
respective Sync ports. When using the HSSoE one of the PoEs is replaced by an IDU as shown in
the figure above.
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2.5.3 Using HSSoE with links supporting TDM services

Attach the second LAN port of the IDU-E or IDU-C to the IDU-H LAN or WAN ports to provide the
necessary Layer-2 connectivity.

Compatibility between Old and New H/W 2.6
A collocation of ODUs supporting serial HSS and units supporting HSSoE should interface
according to the following guidelines:
1. At least one ODU unit (H/W Rev. 9 and above) that supports both serial and Ethernet
HSS interfaces should be used as a Gateway between the old and new H/W.
2. The Gateway ODU unit should be connected by an HSS cable to a standard HSS unit
and by CAT5e cable to the IDU-H unit.
3. The Gateway ODU unit must be configured as an HSS Master. It will send sync
pulses/messages by both methods to old and new collocated units.

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In this example two extra collocated units have been added: ODU H/W Rev. 9 and ODU H/W
Rev. 4 (small form factor), each operating through the IDU-H:



For further cases or clarification please contact RADWIN professional service.