Eclipse Microwave Radio System User Manual Revision 024 for Eclipse Software Release 4.6 February 2009...
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2006. Eclipse meets the requirements of this directive, as at the implementation date. RoHS Compliance: China Eclipse date of manufacture information is controlled by serial number. Please contact the Harris Stratex helpdesk for information regarding serial number format and date of manufacture. Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual Declaration of Conformity, R&TTE Directive, 1999/5/EC 260-668066-001 Rev 024 February 2009...
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Eclipse User Manual Product Obsolescence As at December 2008, the following products are obsolete with no or limited availability. Product Part Number Availability IDU 300 8XE1/DS1 + E EXB-211-001 None DAC 1xE3/DS3 EXD-130-001 None DAC 155eM, 1xSTM1/OC3 to 63E1/84DS1, Electrical EXD-155-001 None IDU 300 GE XPIC, GIGABIT ETHERNET + 8X,...
Contents Volume I: Eclipse Introduction and Safety BOUT CLIPSE What Is Eclipse? ....................0-3 What You Need To Know to Use Eclipse ............0-3 About the Eclipse Documentation..............0-4 Documentation Conventions and Terminology ..........0-5 1, H HAPTER EALTH AND AFETY General Health and Safety ................1-1 Operator Health and Safety ................1-2 General Hazards....................1-3 RF Exposure Guidelines ..................1-5...
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Platform Layout ..................3-2 Slot Assignments ..................3-3 Cross-Connects ..................3-4 Link Capacity and Bandwidth ..............3-6 Non-adaptive Modulation ............... 3-6 Adaptive Modulation................3-7 ODU 300 with RAC 40 and RAC 4X ............3-9 Capacity Assignment ................3-10 Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual Capacity License ..................3-13 RAC/ODU Parameters and Interoperation ........... 3-13 Plug-in Cards ..................... 3-14 Overview ....................3-14 NCC ...................... 3-17 NCC Functions ..................3-17 NCC User Interfaces ................3-17 FAN ...................... 3-19 RAC ...................... 3-19 RAC 30, RAC 30A and RAC 3X .............. 3-20 RAC 40....................
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Auxiliary Data and Alarm I/O..............6-5 Eclipse Terminal ................... 6-6 300 Series ....................6-6 ODUs ...................... 6-7 Inter-operation..................6-7 Terminal Auxiliary Data and Alarm I/O............6-7 Operation ....................6-8 ATPC....................... 6-8 FEC......................6-8 Adaptive Equalization ................6-8 Tx Power Management ................6-8 Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual Power Output ..................6-9 Power Control Range ................6-9 Power Monitoring .................. 6-9 Diagnostics ....................6-10 System Summary ................... 6-10 Event Browser ..................6-10 History ....................6-10 Alarms ....................6-10 Performance ..................6-10 System/Controls ..................6-11 Link Menu ..................6-11 Ring Menu ..................
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INU Front Panel Layout................3-2 INU Power Cable..................3-2 Fuses ...................... 3-3 INU/INUe Installation Requirements ..............3-3 Installing an INU ..................3-5 Plug-in Slot Configuration ................3-7 Plug-in Installation Requirements..............3-8 4, I HAPTER NSTALLING THE IDU Options ....................4-1 Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual IDU Power Cable................... 4-2 IDU Front Panel Layouts ................4-3 Standard IDU Front Panel Layout ..............4-3 IDU ES Front Panel Layout ................. 4-7 IDU GE 20x Layout ................... 4-8 IDU Installation Requirements ..............4-10 Installing an IDU ..................4-12 IDU Service Restoration Times..............
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Procedure Overview for a New Installation ............4-6 Configuration Changes to An Existing Installation ..........4-10 5, L HAPTER ICENSING License Configuration Screen................5-1 Eclipse Node, IDU GE, and IDU ES Licensing and License Steps......5-3 Eclipse Node License and Steps ..............5-3 xviii Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual IDU GE 20x License and Steps..............5-4 IDU ES License and Steps ................5-5 IDU 300 20xV2 License and Steps............... 5-7 CompactFlash Card License ................5-7 Upgrading a License ..................5-8 Upgrade Process ..................5-8 Procedure for Loading a License ..............5-9 6, R HAPTER EPORTS...
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Eclipse User Manual Circuits Configuration Screen Examples ............9-3 Circuits Configuration Example ............... 9-5 Circuit Configurations with a DAC ES or DAC GE..........9-7 Ring-Node Circuit Configuration Screen............9-8 Procedure for Configuring Circuits - Traffic ..........9-11 Additional Rules for an East-West Super-PDH Ring Circuit......9-13 Additional Rules for DAC ES or DAC GE Circuits........
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Software Reset ..................13-60 Clear Events and History.................13-60 Volume V: Commissioning and Troubleshooting 1, C HAPTER OMMISSIONING Eclipse Commissioning Process ............... 1-1 Commissioning Tests..................1-3 BER Test ....................1-3 Background Error Measurement .............. 1-3 Trib BER Measurement ................1-3 xxii Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual Fade Margin Test ..................1-7 Measuring the Fade Margin ..............1-8 Lower Than Expected Fade Margin Situation ..........1-8 Protection Switching Tests ................. 1-9 Protection Switching Test Measurements ..........1-9 Link and Ring Protection Logic .............. 1-10 Confirming Link and Ring Protection ............
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RAC/Radio Alarms..................B-12 DAC Alarms ....................B-34 AUX Alarms ....................B-38 NPC Alarms....................B-39 DAC ES Alarms................... B-42 DAC GE Alarms ..................B-46 DAC 155oM Alarms ..................B-48 FAN Alarms....................B-52 Portal Informational Events ................B-54 xxiv Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual C, ODU C PPENDIX ABLE ONNECTOR AND ROUND NSTAL LATION NSTRUCTIONS Cable Specifications for ODU Cable Connectors ..........C-1 Belden 9913..................... C-1 Hansen RG-8/U ..................C-2 Cinta CNT-400..................C-2 Cinta CNT-300..................C-2 Installation Instructions: Connectors and Ground Kit ......... C-3 Andrew Connectors for CNT 300 and CNT 400 Cable ........
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Example Network: Ring Network ..............E-20 F, N PPENDIX APACITY ULES Bus Capacity Rules..................F-1 Linear Node Applications................F-1 Ring Node Applications .................. F-4 Rings Without Point-to-Point Overlay ............F-4 Rings With Point-to-Point Traffic Overlay ............F-6 LOSSARY NDEX xxvi Harris Stratex Networks...
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Volume I Eclipse Introduction and Safety...
About Eclipse Welcome to the Eclipse User Manual. This introduction describes: • What Is Eclipse? on page -3 • What You Need To Know to Use Eclipse on page -3 • About the Eclipse Documentation on page -4 • Documentation Conventions and Terminology on page -5 What Is Eclipse? What is Eclipse? Eclipse is your chosen solution for microwave radio transmission.
Eclipse: • Harris Stratex Networks Microwave Radio System Best Practices Guide (PN 260-668029-001). • The library of Eclipse white papers, available to Harris Stratex users. • Contact Harris Stratex Networks or your supplier for availability. Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual Documentation Conventions and Terminology Caution, Warning and Note Cues The following cues are used to characterize particular types of associated supporting information. A caution item identifies important information pertaining to actions that may cause damage to equipment, loss of data, or corruption of files.
Chapter 1. Health and Safety This section includes the following health and safety information: • General Health and Safety • Operator Health and Safety • General Hazards • RF Exposure Guidelines All personnel must comply with the relevant health and safety practices when working on or around the Eclipse radio equipment.
Protection from RF Exposure guidelines under General Hazards Safety Warnings When a practice or procedure poses implied or potential harm to the user or to the radio equipment, a warning is included in this manual. Vol. I-1-2 Harris Stratex Networks...
The following table describes the general hazards that must be addressed when planning and installing an Eclipse system. For more information on health and safety when using Harris Stratex Networks products, refer to Harris Stratex Networks’ Best Practices Guide. Topic...
When installing an indoor unit in a rack, ensure the rack is securely anchored. Ensure that the additional loading of an Eclipse indoor unit or units will not cause any reduction in the mechanical stability of the rack. Vol. I-1-4 Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual Topic Information Power Supply The Eclipse radio has the +ve pin on its dc power supply connector Connection fastened directly to the chassis. It must be used with a -48 Vdc power supply which has a +ve earth; the power supply earth conductor is the +ve supply to the radio.
Chapter 1. System Overview This section overviews the features and capabilities of Eclipse. It describes: • Eclipse Platforms on page 1-1 • Eclipse Configuration and Management on page 1-17 • Antennas on page 1-17 • Power Supply on page 1-18 •...
IDU 300 20x supports capacities to 20xE1 or 16xDS1 with modulation options from QPSK to 128 QAM, depending on the selected capacity/bandwidth. IDU 300 8x supports capacities of 4x, 5x, 8xE1, or 4x, 8xDS1 with modulation options from QPSK to 32 QAM, depending on the selected capacity/bandwidth. Vol. II-1-2 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual IDU 300 20x Figure 1-2. Tributaries are ported on individual RJ-45 connectors and are software configured for E1 or DS1 operation. Synchronous or asynchronous auxiliary data and alarm I/O options are included. Both IDUs may be paired to support 1+1 hot-standby operation. Y cables are used to provide single-point Tx and Rx tributary connections.
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IDU ES supports Fast Ethernet to 200 Mbps to provide an uncomplicated and cost effective alternative to fiber. Its Layer 2 switch supports four customer 10/100base-T ports, two over-air transport channels and comprehensive QoS options. Vol. II-1-4 Harris Stratex Networks...
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IDU ES Figure 1-6. IDU ES is included in Harris Stratex Networks’ Connect ES link package; a package comprising two terminals, each with one IDU ES, and one ODU 300 outdoor unit, which depending on the required throughput can be ODU 300sp, hp or ep.
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Radio paths and customer interfaces are customized by plug-in cards. A high-speed backplane bus provides traffic and services interconnection. The figure below shows an Eclipse Node comprising an INU (Indoor Node Unit) with three ODUs. Vol. II-1-6 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual Eclipse Node: INU with Three ODUs Figure 1-8. The Node is software configurable for Ethernet and /or PDH or SDH link capacities of: • 10 to 300 Mbps Ethernet. • 5 to 100xE1, or 4 to 127xDS1. •...
INUe Figure 1-10. The current production IDCe (INUe chassis) accepts a 2RU FAN or two 1RU FANs. One 2RU FAN is now supplied as standard with the IDCe. Vol. II-1-8 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual Node Plug-in Cards This section highlights current plug-in cards for an INU/INUe. The NCC is a mandatory plug-in for an INU/INUe. It performs key node management and control functions, and provides various dc rails from the -48 Vdc input. It also incorporates a plug-in flash card, which holds Node configuration and license data.
• Two 100, 130, or 150 Mbps Ethernet links on one 28 MHz or 30 MHz channel. • Two STM1, 75xE1, 64xE1 or 52xE1 links on one 28 MHz channel. • Two OC3, 100xDS1, 84xDS1 or 70xDS1 links on one 30 MHz channel. RAC 40 Figure 1-16. Vol. II-1-10 Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual RAC 4X RAC 4X interfaces to an ODU 300hp or ep to support co-channel XPIC operation for: • Two 150 Mbps Ethernet links on one 28, 40, 50 or 56 MHz channel. • Two 190 Mbps Ethernet links on one 28 MHz channel. •...
• Assignment of total link capacity to Ethernet, or split between Ethernet and E1/DS1 traffic. • Inter-frame gap (IFG) and preamble stripping and re-insertion. • Compatibility with DAC GE, IDU ES and IDU GE 20x. Vol. II-1-12 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual DAC ES Figure 1-26. DAC GE DAC GE interfaces three 10/100/1000Base-T electrical ports and one 1000Base-LX optical port, to one or two transport channels. Features include: • Advanced QoS settings. • Transparent, VLAN and mixed modes of operation. •...
• QPSK or 16 QAM modulation • RAC 30, IDU 300 series except IDU 155o ODU 300hp supports: • 6 to 38 GHz • High power transceiver A QPSK-only variant is available for 8, 13, and 15 GHz bands. Vol. II-1-14 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual • 4x to 106x E1 or 4x to 127xDS1 • 1x to 4x E3 or 1x to 4xDS3 • 1/2x STM1/OC3 • Up to 300 Mbps Ethernet • QPSK to 256QAM modulation • RAC 30, RAC 40, RAC 3X, RAC 4X, IDU 300 series ODU 300ep supports: •...
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• In a protected RAC40/RAC 4X pairing, support is provided from SW release 4.3, for mixed ODU 300hp and ODU 300ep operation. Mixed hp/ep operation in protected RAC 40/4X configurations prior to this release is not recommended. Vol. II-1-16 Harris Stratex Networks...
• Portal is a PC based configuration and diagnostics tool for Eclipse. • ProVision is the Eclipse network element manager. ProVision also supports other Harris Stratex products, including legacy products. Portal is supported in the Eclipse system software, such that once installed on a PC, it...
• Includes auxiliary data (sync only) IDU 300sp 16x • Requires ODU 300sp or ODU 300hp • QPSK modulation only • Non-protected or hot-standby • Cannot be linked to Eclipse Node • Includes auxiliary data (sync only) Vol. II-1-18 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual 2. Over-air compatibility for like capacity with other Terminals and/or Eclipse Node (INU/INUe + ODU). IDU E1/ DS1 tribs are end-end compatible with INU DAC 4x and DAC 16x plug-ins. The auxiliary function provided on IDUs is end-end compatible with the INU/INUe AUX plug-in. Over-air interoperability is supported between ODU 300ep and hp;...
Chapter 2. Eclipse Terminals This chapter describes features and capabilities of Eclipse Terminals. Refer to: • PDH and SDH IDUs on page 2-1 • Ethernet IDUs on page 2-11 • IDU Protection on page 2-44 • Platform Layout and Interoperation Data on page 2-53 •...
• An RJ-45 to RJ-45 cross-over cable assembly for use between IDUs at repeater or branch sites. • An RJ-45 to wire-wrap cable assembly. • Splitter Y-cables for protected hot-standby operation. For more information on cable assemblies and connector pin-outs refer to Appendix D. Vol. II-2-4 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual SDH Trib Ports The IDU 155o supports one STM1/OC3, optical tributary. The connectors are SC type, and cable options are available, as accessories, for extension to SC, FC or LC types. The receive-level range is -31 dBm (max sensitivity) to -7 dBm (max input power). Transmit output is within limits of -15 dBm to -8 dBm.
The nominal alarm polling rate is 1 second. Fleeting changes are ignored. • Input state changes are captured in the event log as an alarm. Vol. II-2-6 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual • TTL input thresholds are specified at 2V min high, and 0.8V min low. High voltage (spike) protection to 48V is included. Alarm Outputs The output relays may be configured to be energized or de-energized on receipt of an alarm event.
IDU power off Green Normal operation Orange flashing Configuration not supported, software/ hardware incompatible, or diagnostic mode selected, such as tributary loopbacks. Critical alarm (traffic affecting): LOS on a commissioned trib or a SW/HW failure. Vol. II-2-8 Harris Stratex Networks...
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NMS connectivity to its protection partner, and to a Portal PC. The assembly is also used to provide NMS connectivity to co-located Harris Stratex or third party radios. Built-in LEDs provide Ethernet connection-status and activity indications. These indications are IDU dependent, as listed in...
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(max input power). Transmit output is within limits of -15 dBm to -8 dBm. Cable options are available to provide extensions to SC, FC or LC connectors. With protected IDUs, Y-cables are fitted to provide common Tx and Rx optical interfaces. Vol. II-2-10 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual Item/Label Description IP Reset recessed IP Reset enables: switch • A temporary DHCP Ethernet connection. Used where the IDU has not been configured (no IP address set). • IDU reset; the IDU is reset to a factory default configuration. For information on the operation of this switch refer to Factory Reset on page 2-59.
• The ETSI 200 Mbps option supports an over-air capacity of 217 Mbps. The balance of this capacity may be assigned to waysides without impacting maximum Ethernet throughput; for example this option supports 196.6 Mbps Ethernet and up to 8xE1 waysides. Vol. II-2-12 Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual Ethernet capacity (bandwidth) is assigned in 2.048 Mbps or 1.544 Mbps steps to align with the capacity needed for E1 or DS1 waysides. Eclipse incorporates a universal modem design that does not distinguish between the type of data to be transported, Ethernet or TDM; data is simply mapped into byte-wide frames to provide a particularly efficient and flexible wireless transport mechanism, with the result that when configured for Ethernet data, or Ethernet and TDM data, the full...
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Upgrade 3 Connect ES 200 64 QAM Upgrade 3 Connect ES 200 1. A 10 Mbps, 3.5 MHz, 16 QAM option is planned for later release. Contact Harris Stratex Networks or your supplier for details. Vol. II-2-14 Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual Connect ES Options with ODU 300hp or ODU 300ep: ANSI Figure 2-6. Connect ES Options with ODU 300hp or ODU 300ep: ANSI Table 2-8. Ethernet Channel Modulation License Connect ES Option BW, Mbps BW, MHz 64 QAM Base Connect ES 50 16 QAM...
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C1 and C2. It supports address learning for efficient management of Ethernet traffic in multi-host situations, and advanced L3 and L2 settings for traffic prioritization. A gate array supports channel assignment and mux/demux to the digital baseband. The MAC address register supports 2048 entries. Vol. II-2-16 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual Inter-frame gap (IFG) and preamble stripping and re-insertion is used across the link to maximize Ethernet throughputs. Its benefit is most noticeable with small frame sizes where the IFG and preamble represents a more significant part of the total frame space. Requires SW release 4.3 or later.
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10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. In auto a connection is set based on the traffic type detected. Interface Type Provides selection per port of auto or manual settings for the interface type; Mdi or MdiX (straight or cross-over respectively). Vol. II-2-18 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual Port Up Indicates that a valid Ethernet connection with valid Ethernet framing has been detected. Resolved Indicates a port connection has been resolved for an auto speed-duplex setting. Priority Mapping A priority mapping screen supports selection of queue-controller operation for mode and mapping.
• Graphed historical Rx and Tx throughputs, frame type and discards per port and channel. • Historical statistics per port and channel. • Comprehensive RMON performance statistics per port and channel. • Event history. For more information refer to the following topics in Volume IV, Chapter 13. Vol. II-2-20 Harris Stratex Networks...
Eclipse User Manual • Ethernet Performance Screens • History Screen: Ethernet Wayside Traffic Module The Wayside Traffic Module supports 8xE1 or 8xDS1 tributary circuits. Each is accessed on an RJ-45 connector. • For an E1 selection, options are provided for 75 ohms unbalanced or 120 ohms balanced.
C relay outputs. Connections are mapped in Portal. ODU Status LED provides indications of: IDU power off Green Normal operation Orange flashing Configuration not supported, software/ hardware incompatible, or diagnostic mode selected, such as Tx Mute. Critical alarm (traffic affecting) Vol. II-2-22 Harris Stratex Networks...
LAN compatible IP address on your PC. Port may also be used to provide NMS connectivity to co-located Harris Stratex or third party radios. The green connection-status LED is on for a valid Ethernet connection. Off indicates no connection or an invalid connection.
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IDU ES channels must be used, as shown in Figure 2-13. The IDU ES is configured for Mixed Mode to support two independent LANs/VLANs on transport channels C1 and C2, and each is separately ported to the external switch. Vol. II-2-24 Harris Stratex Networks...
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Eclipse User Manual IDU ES Link with External Switch: Both Channels Figure 2-13. E1/DS1 E1/DS1 IDU ES IDU ES C1 & C2 C1 & C2 trib options trib options Nx VLAN2 Nx VLAN1 Nx VLAN2 Nx VLAN1 10/100Base-T 10/100Base-T 10/100Base-T 10/100Base-T ports ports...
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IDU ES IDU ES RSTP • For product description and application data refer to the Harris Stratex Networks’ publication ‘Connect ES Product Description’. There are separate descriptions for ETSI and ANSI. Contact Harris Stratex Networks or your supplier for copy.
10 to 106 Mbps (ETSI), or 25 to 108 Mbps (ANSI). All capacity options may not be available at this time. Check with Harris Stratex or your supplier. 260-668066-001 Rev 024 February 2009 Vol. II-2-27...
ETSI configuration, and 108 Mbps for ANSI. Similarly, Ethernet throughput figures are nominal and are specified at layer 2 in accordance with RFC 2544 recommendations. DU GE 20x Ethernet Capacity/Bandwidth Options: ETSI Figure 2-16. Vol. II-2-28 Harris Stratex Networks...
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