Commissioning - Cisco BWX 8305 Installation And Commissioning Manual

Chapter 5 Pre-installation
5.8 RF Cable Selection
The size and type of cables used to install the Basestation affect power loss and calibration range for the
transmitter and receiver. The Service Provider must decide which type of cable and connectors they will
need and get them ordered. Cisco offers a limited number of cable types & lengths. Service Providers
who have cable needs, not offered by Cisco, can purchase these cables form a Cisco approved supplier
(Contact your Account Manager for further details). No matter which are chosen, all cables and
connectors must meet FCC or other regulatory limits for RF, UL, and NEC/CEC. Selection guidelines
are provided by Cisco based upon the frequency band and the length of the cable required between the
BS and BWX 8305 Basestation antenna.
Use of non-Cisco approved cables can invalidate the warranty.
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5.9 Bill of Materials (BoM)
Whoever orders the equipment must generate the Bill of Materials (BoM), which is the actual equipment
order for manufacturing and shipping to the installation site. Cisco provides the part number and prices,
as well as recommendations to assist customers in the correct placement of orders. Normally, the
customer will work with their Cisco Account Manager or Cisco authorized partner to complete the BoM.
5.10 Acquire Materials, Documents & Forms
Once ordered, the purchaser has to ensure that everything required for the installation is secured and at
the deployment site. Cisco highly recommends inventorying the equipment arrival prior to having
installers brought on-site so that they do not have to wait on parts to complete the installation. Also make
sure that all necessary documents and forms that are referenced in this guide are available.
5.11 Confirm AAA, BWG, and Backhaul Network Availability
Verify that the AAA server, BWG, and Backhaul network are all available for connection. The backhaul
connection required for the BS consists of one Ethernet cable connection with RJ-45 connectors for each
BS installed. The exact quantity for each connection will depend on the site requirements. These
connections need to be made available before installation begins. The Service Provider is responsible for
compliance to all regulatory limitations related to the backhaul network and connections.
5.12 Confirm FTP & BWX EMS Server Readiness
The Service Provider should put into place an FTP server and the BWX EMS Server platform prior to
the installation crew's arrival at site. If the customer's BWX EMS Server is not available until after
installation begins, the crew will use a laptop to perform initial configuration tasks. The FTP server,
however, must be in place in order to commission the Basestation.
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