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- Page 1 EtherHaul™ 500/600 Gigabit Ethernet Wireless Solution Installation Manual EH600-INST-05, Issue 3 March 2018 © ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO SIKLU COMMUNICATION LTD.
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Page 2: Etherhaul
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Trademarks Siklu, the Siklu logo, and EtherHaul are all trademarks of Siklu Communication Ltd. All other product names and trademarks mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyrights Copyright © 2018 Siklu Communication Ltd. All rights reserved. - Page 3 EH-500/600 Installation Manual About this Document This document is the Installation Manual for the Small-Form-Factor (SFF) EtherHaul-500 and EtherHaul-600 wireless Link. It provides product overview and details the installation and initial setup. For instructions how to use the product’s features, refer to the “EtherHaul Operation, Administration and Maintenance Manual”.
- Page 4 EH-500/600 Installation Manual Provides important and useful information or describes an activity or situation that Note: may or will interrupt normal operation of the EtherHaul system, one of its components, or the network. Caution: Describes an activity or situation that requires special attention or warning. Text Conventions Italicized text is used to reference sections or chapters Document References...
- Page 5 EH-500/600 Installation Manual Safety and Regulatory Notices The following are mandatory notices for installation and operation of EtherHaul Wireless Backhaul Link. Indications appearing here are required by the designated government and regulatory agencies for purposes of safety and compliance. General Do not install or operate this System in the presence of flammable gases or fumes.
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- Page 7 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Siklu LTD or Note: the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 8 EH-500/600 Installation Manual This device complies with Industry Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
EH-500/600 Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to the EtherHaul System ............12 Main Features ......................13 Functional Description ....................15 Technical Specifications.................... 16 Licensing ........................17 Management ......................18 Installing the EtherHaul System ..............19 Preparing the Site ...................... 20 2.1.1 Physical and Environmental Requirements............ - Page 10 EH-500/600 Installation Manual Quick Configuration: Step 3 – Eth Ports ............39 3.4.3 Quick Configuration: Step 4 – Network ............40 3.4.4 Radio Page ........................ 41 3.5.1 Settings ......................42 3.5.2 Advanced Settings ..................43 3.5.3 Maintenance ....................45 3.5.4 Modulation Table ..................
- Page 11 EH-500/600 Installation Manual TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1-1 Hitless Adaptive Bandwidth, Coding and Modulation ........15 Figure 1-2 V-Band Functional Block Diagram ..............16 Figure 2-1 EH-MK-SM Mounting Bracket ................24 Figure 2-2 Connection Panel Details ................... 25 Figure 2-3 PoE-DC RJ45 Adapter ..................26 Figure 2-4 Grounding Scheme ....................
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Page 12: Introduction To The Etherhaul System
57-71GHz unlicensed V-band and the light-licensed 71-76/81- 86GHz E-band spectrum. The EtherHaul is based on Siklu’s revolutionary integrated-silicon technology, which results in a highly reliable, zero footprint, and low-cost radio. The EtherHaul offers Gigabit throughput, MEF-compliant networking, 8 levels of QoS, enhanced Hitless Adaptive Bandwidth, Coding &... -
Page 13: Main Features
Main Features Siklu’s EtherHaul wireless backhaul radio link operates in the new V-band and E-band spectrum, which provides clear technological and economic advantages over the existing lower frequency bands. Taking advantage of the new spectrum, the EtherHaul enables easy migration to support Gigabit throughput, enabling operators to enhance bandwidth capacity on a “pay as you grow”... - Page 14 EH-500/600 Installation Manual Carrier Ethernet Inside: Integrated Gigabit Ethernet switch Advanced bandwidth-aware QoS capabilities MEF compliant services and QoS Advanced service management, OAM and SLA assurance support SyncE, IEEE 1588TC and optimized transport of IEEE 1588 ...
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Page 15: Functional Description
Figure 1-1 Hitless Adaptive Bandwidth, Coding and Modulation Functional Description The EtherHaul is an all-outdoor system comprised of the following functional blocks: RFIC: Siklu’s integrated Silicon Germanium (SiGe) transceiver operating at 57- 71GHz. Modem/Baseband ASIC: Siklu’s modem/baseband ASIC includes the modem, FEC engines, and Synchronous Ethernet support. -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
EH-500/600 Installation Manual CLK1 CLK4 RSSI SyncE FLASH SDRAM Memory controller Upconverter Control Peripherals processor RX/TX PLL-VCO Switch Modem & Packet Ethernet Proc. PHY3 RJ45 MAC 3 CLK3 (RJ45) Packet Downconverter Forwarding Ethernet PHY1 RJ45 MAC 1 RFIC CLK1 Network Processor RF Controller Baseband ASIC DC/DC... -
Page 17: Licensing
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Ethernet Ring Protection (ITU-T G.8032) MAC learning Link state propagation Jumbo frames IEEE 1588 TC Synchronization Synchronous Ethernet ITU-T G.8261/8262/8264 Network topologies Ring, daisy-chain and mesh Encryption AES 128-bit and 256-bit ... -
Page 18: Management
EH-500/600 Installation Manual The software licenses are serial number dependent. Management You can manage an EtherHaul system using a Web-Based Element Management System (Web EMS) or a Command Line Interface (CLI). The CLI is compatible with SNMP. Advanced network features must be managed using the CLI. The EtherHaul system features a wide range of built-in indicators and diagnostic tools for advanced OAM functionality. -
Page 19: Installing The Etherhaul System
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Installing the EtherHaul System This chapter describes how to install and perform the basic setup for EtherHaul outdoor unit (ODU) in an EtherHaul wireless network, including: Preparing the Site EtherHaul Package Content Unpacking the EtherHaul ... -
Page 20: Preparing The Site
EH-500/600 Installation Manual The installation and maintenance of the EtherHaul link should only be done by service personnel who are properly trained and certified to carry out such activities. L'installation et l'entretien de la liaison EtherHaul ne doivent être effectués par du personnel de service qui sont formés et accrédités pour mener à... -
Page 21: Cabling Requirements
ODU using a minimum quantity of 16AWG grounding cable or according to local electrical code. Improper electrical grounding can result in excessive electromagnetic interference or Caution: electrical discharge. Siklu will not be held responsible for any malfunction or damage in the event that the ODU is not properly grounded. Page 21... -
Page 22: Etherhaul Package Content
EH-500/600 Installation Manual EtherHaul Package Content An EtherHaul link consists of two ODUs and two mounting assemblies. The EtherHaul packages include the following components: Package Description Quantity EtherHaul ODU EtherHaul ODU (integrated antenna) Connecting cable All- Weather shells Unit grounding cable (90 Alignment RSSI adapter cable for DVM EtherHaul... -
Page 23: Preparing For Installation
EH-500/600 Installation Manual 7mm Hex socket driver 7mm Hex flat open-end wrench Cable ties (for securing network and optional power cables) Cutter Cable labeling Preparing for Installation The expected receive signal strength should be calculated prior to installing the link for each antenna ODU (read from the DVM) prior to installation, based on the network link budget. -
Page 24: Mounting The Etherhaul
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Mounting the EtherHaul This section details the monting instructions of the EH-700/710 using the EH-MK-SM mounting kit. 1. Elevation Lock Bolts (2 additional bolts at opposite side of 5. Azimuth Lock Bolts (2 additional bolts at opposite side of the mount) 7mm Hex the mount) 2. -
Page 25: Connecting The Cables
+60°. In case where the elevation is more than 45° downwards, a dedicated extender plate (Siklu P/N - EH-MK-SM-EXT) should be used. This will prevent the cables from hitting the pole in sharp Note: downwards elevation (45°... -
Page 26: Power Options
To power up the EtherHaul using PoE, connect the cable to Eth#1. Both AC or DC PoEs can be used. For direct DC feed, you may use RJ45-DC adapter (Siklu P/N: EH-PoE-DC-adaptor-10) to provide DC to the ODU over RJ-45 connector (should be connected to Eth#1). Note that in such case, Eth#1 will be used for power only (no data). -
Page 27: Grounding The Etherhaul
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Grounding the EtherHaul 1. Connect one end of the grounding cable to the ground outlet on the left side of the ODU using the grounding cable lug. 2. Tighten the lug securely in place. 3. Connect the opposite end of the grounding cable to the earth connection, typically located on the mounting pole. -
Page 28: Preparing The Cables
EH-500/600 Installation Manual 2.8.1 Preparing the Cables Before inserting a cable connector into the ODU, you must first enclose the cable connector in a protective All-Weather shell. Three sets of All-Weather shells are provided with the ODU for the ODU interfaces. Figure 2-5 All-Weather Connecting Cable Shell Assembly Page 28... -
Page 29: System Leds
EH-500/600 Installation Manual The provided protective All-Weather Shells fit cables from 3.5mm to 9.0mm diameter. 1. Thread the cable and tight the shell to the ODU firmly by hand (do not use tools). 2. Insert the rubber gasket snugly and tight the connector lock. Caution: To avoid accidental damage to the connector, when removing the All-Weather Shell, unlock the gland first. -
Page 30: Figure 2-6 Rssi Rj45 Adapter
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Switch both sides to Alignment mode only in cases where you fail to achieve optimal Note: alignment after considerable tries. Switching the ODU to Alignment mode can be done using the web-based management or by short-press on the push button on Eth3 port, toggling the ODU between Adaptive and Alignment modes (following system reboot). -
Page 31: Performing The Alignment
EH-500/600 Installation Manual 2.10.1 Performing the Alignment 1. Verify that both ODUs are in Adaptive mode. 2. Verify that the Elevation (1) and Azimuth (5) Lock Bolts are unlocked and positioned at 0 degrees. Coarse Alignment (Azimuth Only) 3. Verify visually that the ODU is pointing to remote site. Optimize the coarse alignment by turning the mounting bracket. -
Page 32: Performing Basic Setup Using The Web-Based Management
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Performing Basic Setup Using the Web-Based Management This chapter describes how to perform basic setup using the web-based management. The scope of this installation manual is basic setup and monitoring of the radio link. For full configuration and maintenance procedures, refer to the “EtherHaul Operation, Administration and Maintenance Manual”. -
Page 33: Connecting To The Odu Using The Web-Based Management
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Connecting to the ODU Using the Web-Based Management 1. Launch an Internet Browser and enter https:// followed by the ODU’s IP address. The ODU’s default IP address is 192.168.0.1. Figure 3-1 Launching the Web-Based Management 2. When prompted, enter the username and password. Default: admin and admin. Figure 3-2 Entering Username and Password 3. -
Page 34: Main Page
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Main Page The Web-Based Management provides link view, presenting both local and remote configuration and monitoring. Although the local and remote systems IP address is identical (default IP address 192.168.0.1), the remote will be available as well as the EtherHaul uses dedicated communication channel for local-remote communication that is not IP-based. -
Page 35: General Configuration Commands
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Note: Actual Layer 1 throughput depends on product's specs. Refer to the EtherHaul Release Notes for exact specifications. Current Alarms – list of currently active alarms and date&time raised. History Log – System alarms and events history log. ... -
Page 36: Rollback
EH-500/600 Installation Manual The system has two configuration banks: 1. Running Configuration – the currently active configuration. Every time Apply is clicked, the Running Configuration is updated. 2. Startup Configuration – the configuration the system will come up with after the next reset. -
Page 37: Quick Configuration Wizard
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Matching configuration may be of two types: Identical configuration – exactly same configuration will be copied from the local to remote system. It can be found for parameters that normally requires identical configuration for both local and remote units. For example, Encryption configuration. -
Page 38: Quick Configuration: Step 2 - Radio
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Quick Configuration: Step 2 – Radio 3.4.2 Figure 3-6 Quick Config Page: Step 2 - Radio This section allows configuring the following parameters: Channel Bandwidth [MHz] – 125, 250 or 500MHz (default is 500MHz). Tx Frequency [MHz] – transmit frequency. For TDD systems – identical Tx and Rx frequencies. -
Page 39: Quick Configuration: Step 3 - Eth Ports
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Note: When exiting Alignment mode, perform system reset to allow proper operation of the radio link. o Static – Fixed modulation profile. If you select Static, you must select from a list of pre–configured modulation profiles in the Modulation field. o Adaptive –... -
Page 40: Quick Configuration: Step 4 - Network
EH-500/600 Installation Manual This section allows configuring the following parameters: Port status visual display (Green – port is up). Port Type – RJ45 or SFP Port Enable – checkbox to enable the port. Auto Negotiation – checkbox to enable auto-neg. ... -
Page 41: Radio Page
EH-500/600 Installation Manual o IP Address – Default is 192.168.0.1 o IP Prefix Length – Default is 24 (equivalent to Mask of 255.255.255.0) o VLAN – 0 (not defined, meaning the IP is not associated with specific VLAN) Click the Trash icon to clear an IP. Note you cannot clear the IP address you used to log in to the system. -
Page 42: Settings
EH-500/600 Installation Manual 3.5.1 Settings Figure 3-9 Radio Page: Settings This section allows configuring the following parameters: Channel Bandwidth [MHz] – 125, 250 or 500MHz (default is 500MHz). Tx Frequency [MHz] – transmit frequency. For TDD systems – identical Tx and Rx frequencies. -
Page 43: Advanced Settings
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Note: When exiting Alignment mode, perform system reset to allow proper operation of the radio link. o Static – Fixed modulation profile. If you select Static, you must select from a list of pre–configured modulation profiles in the Modulation field. o Adaptive –... - Page 44 EH-500/600 Installation Manual This section allows configuring the following parameters: Long Range Mode – checkbox to enable extended range mode: Normal – links from 0 to 750m Long – links from 0 to 1000m ATPC – Automatic Transmit Power Control adjusts transmitter output power of the local system based on the varying signal level at the remote receiver.
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Page 45: Maintenance
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Role – Determines whether the ODU functions as a master or slave. In a link, one side must be set to Master and the other side must be set to Slave (required for link synchronization). Default value is Auto, meaning the role is set automatically by the link. -
Page 46: Modulation Table
Note that different modulation tables may apply according to product used, the frequency channel used and ARQ status. The modulation profiles and thresholds are optimized and should not be modified (can be configured via CLI only after consulting Siklu support). 3.5.5 Spectrum Analyzer Site survey option to allocate free and un-interfered channels. -
Page 47: Statistics
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Recorded values of ~-70dBm should be regarded as free from interference. In this example, 58375 channel is not free from interference and should not be used. 3.5.6 Statistics Radio link’s performance can be monitored using the advanced statistics counters. Refer to the Statistics chapter of the EtherHaul Operation, Administration and Maintenance Manual for detailed description of the system’s statistics. -
Page 48: Commissioning And Acceptance Procedure
EH-500/600 Installation Manual Commissioning and Acceptance Procedure This chapter presents the recommended commissioning and acceptance procedure to be performed following the installation of each EtherHaul radio link. The commissioning and acceptance procedure verifies the correct installation and the proper, safe, and robust operation of the EtherHaul RF link. This chapter includes the following topics: ... -
Page 49: Ethernet Services Test
EH-500/600 Installation Manual 1. No ARQ losses on the RF Statistics counters. 4.1.4 Ethernet Services Test This inspection verifies correct Ethernet services flow and error-free operation. 1. Connect PCs on both ends of the link and use software-based utilities to test for packet-loss. - Page 50 EH-500/600 Installation Manual ODU mount above ground Meters meters Clear line-of-sight No _________________________________ ODU safely mounted using Siklu’s bracket correctly installed Pole diameter according to mount specs Bracket’s mounting bolts securely tightened ODU grounding Cables/Fibers connections Eth1 Cat5 Eth1 Fiber...
- Page 51 EH-500/600 Installation Manual ODU running SW version Tx/Rx frequency Channel-width 250MHz 500MHz 250MHz 500MHz Role Auto Auto Master Slave Master Slave Tx/Rx Link ID 0 (not used) 0 (not used) Modulation/Mode Adaptive ____________ Adaptive ____________ Static ____________ Static ____________ Mode: modulation/sub-channel/repetitions/FEC UL/DL Configuration Symmetric Asymmetric (ratio)_____________%...
- Page 52 EH-500/600 Installation Manual IP address IP _________________ IP _________________ VLAN ______________ VLAN ______________ Prefix-Length / IP Mask Default IP Gateway Management of local and remote NMS used _______________ _______________ NMS management access Traps received in NMS Final Configuration Verification Copy running config to startup Done Done Clear all statistics and logs...
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