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Nova846 Outdoor 8x5W Two-Carrier TDD eNodeB Installation Guide
1.2 Features
The two-carrier Nova846 eNB can operate in one of several modes:
Single Carrier (SC)
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CA mode (based on software license)
DC/split mode (based on software license)
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HaloB mode (embedded in the base software)
Citizens Broadband Radio System (CBRS) Spectrum Access System (SAS)
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SC describes a scenario where the operator wishes to use only one of the two available cells in the
eNB. This may be necessary for operators who have limited licensed spectrum or who are planning
to use the second carrier later as their network grows. In SC mode, only the primary cell (Pcell),
aka Cell 1, is used.
CA provides the ability to aggregate channels from across the full CBRS range, even channels that
are not adjacent. Using CA essentially doubles the downlink capacity when all users have CAT6/7
or later CPEs.
DC (split sector) mode enables the operator to run the Nova846 as two independent carriers for
split sector coverage.
HaloB allows the eNB to function with embedded Mobility Management Entity (MME) capabilities
on board so that the eNB operates independently from the usual cloud connection. HaloB is
standard in the Nova846 eNB as part of the basic software to provide "lite EPC" capabilities. This
enables the user to migrate core network functions to the eNB.
CBRS SAS is a multi-vendor SAS database where CBRS spectrum use is managed dynamically across
operators. The CBRS band covers 3.55–3.70 GHz. Operators must sign up with a SAS provider, which
handles the dynamic frequency assignment and release process. Baicells provides FCC Part 96
certified eNBs, including the Nova846, and CPEs that operate within the Part 96 rules for CBRS. The
Baicells eNBs and CPEs use a Domain Proxy (DP) to connect to the SAS server by leveraging the
existing connection with the OMC.
NOTE 1: Legacy Gen 1 CPEs do not support SAS.
NOTE 2: This installation guide only covers the basic configuration of a single cell for
verifying that the eNB unit is operational during the process of installation. More
detailed configuration guides are available on the Baicells website:
Baicells.com > Resources > Documents:
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CloudCore Configuration & Network Administration Guide (OMC/BOSS)
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CPE Configuration Guides
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QRTB eNodeB Configuration Guide
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Carrier Aggregation & Dual Carrier (Split Mode) Configuration Guide
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HaloB Solution User Guide
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SAS Deployment Guide
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