Introduction This document provides a high-level description of the Next Generation Baseband Processing Unit (NG BBU) – the ZXRAN V9200 (hereinafter referred to as “V9200”), used in ZTE total wireless solution. The V9200 is usually connected to RRUs/AAUs, making a distributed solution. It is responsible for processing the baseband signals.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Benefits Smooth Multi-mode Evolution The V9200 supports multiple radio access modes, including GSM, UMTS, LTE, NB-IoT and 5G. All RATs share the common controlling and transmission resources. You can implement a smooth evolution from GSM/UMTS/LTE to 5G by corresponding boards or software configuration.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description required to be deployed in the central equipment room, the indoor cabinet VC9810 is recommended. The typical application scenarios of the V9200 are shown in the following figures. Figure 1- 2 Indoor Scenario: V9200 and RRUs Integrated in L-Rack-I1 Figure 1- 3 Outdoor Scenario: V9200 in BS9900A Connected to RRUs/AAUs Nearby ZTE Confidential &...
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Product Architecture Physical Structure The V9200 physical appearance is shown in Figure 2- 1 Figure 2- 1 Appearance of V9200 The V9200 consists of Power Distribution Board (VPD), Baseband Processing Board (VBP), Environment Monitoring Board (VEM), Switching Board (VSW) and Fan Array Module (VF), as listed in Table 2-1.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description VBPd2 Baseband Processing Board Type d2 for 4G/5G multi-mode VEMc1 Environment Monitoring Board Type c1 VEMc2 Environment Monitoring Board Type c2 VEMc4 Environment Monitoring Board Type c4 VPDc1 Power Distribution Board Type c1 VFC1 Fan Array Module Type C1 Note: Suffix “c0/c1/c2/c4/c5/c7/d0/d1/d2/C1”...
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description The main functions of VSW are: Processes Abis/Iub/S1/X2 interface protocols. VSWc2/VSWd1/VSWd2 accomplishes LTE control plane and service plane protocols processing and 5G transmission transferring, including S1AP, X2AP, RRC, PDCP etc. or accomplishes 5G control plane and service plane protocols processing and 5G transmission transferring.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Table 2- 9 VBPc5 Capacity Mode Capacity 3 8T8R/64T64R 100 MHz Cells, or 6 2T2R/4T4R 100 MHz Cells, TDD NR DL 12 Gbps/UL 1.8 Gbps Note: The above table describes the maximum hardware capability. The actual capability is up to the licenses configured.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Provides IQ data mesh network between all baseband boards. Provides CPRI interfaces. 2.2.2.5 VBPd0 VBPd0 is a baseband processing board for 4G/5G multi-mode, whose capacity is specified in Table 2- 13. Table 2- 13 VBPd0 Capacity...
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description The main functions of VBPd0 are: Processes physical layer protocols. Supports MAC, RLC and PDCP protocols. Provides IQ data mesh network between all baseband boards. Provides CPRI/New CPRI interfaces. 2.2.2.6 VBPd1 VBPd1 is a baseband processing board for 2G/3G/4G/5G multi-mode, whose capacity is specified in Table 2- 15.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Note: 1. The above table describes the maximum hardware capability. The actual capability is up to the licenses configured. 2. LTE can be FDD LTE or TDD LTE, where FDD LTE supports 2T2R/2T4R/4T4R and TDD LTE supports 2T2R/4T4R/8T8R. 3. FDD NR supports 4T4R.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description 2.2.4 Power Distribution Board (VPD) VPDc1 is a power distribution board, shown in Figure 2- 17. Figure 2- 17 VPDc1 Panel The panel interfaces are specified in Table 2- 22. Table 2- 22 VPDc1 Panel Interfaces...
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Figure 2- 18 VFC1 Panel The functions of VF are: Monitors and controls system temperature. Monitors, controls, and reports the fan state. Functionality The V9200 implements the following basic functions: Supports GSM/UMTS/LTE/NB-IoT/5G base station baseband functions.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Technical Specifications Physical Specification Table 3- 1 Physical Specification Item Value 88.4 x 482.6 x 370 (including mounting brackets) Size (H x W x D) (mm) 88.4 x 445 x 370 (excluding mounting brackets) Weight with full configuration may vary with the actual configuration ) 8 –...
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Power Specification 3.3.1 Power Supply The V9200 power supply is specified in Table 3-3. Table 3- 3 Power Supply of V9200 Power Supply -48 V DC (-57 V to -40 V DC) 3.3.2 Power Consumption The power consumption depends on traffic load, configuration and environment temperature.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Electromagnetic Compatibility Specification Electromagnetic compatibility specification of the V9200 system conforms to ETSI EN 300 386 Class B standard. Reliability Specification The reliability of the V9200 system conforms to BELLCORE SR-332 Reliability Prediction Procedure for Electronic Equipment.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Cabinet/Rack for the V9200 There are there types of cabinets for accommodating the V9200, adaptable to indoor scenarios or outdoor scenarios. Following is the introduction of the rack/cabinet for the V9200. Outdoor Cabinet BS9900A (VC9910A + PC9910A)
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description The internal structure of the VC9910A (with ZXDU68 B201) is shown in Figure 4- 2. Figure 4- 2 Internal Structure of VC9910A (with ZXDU68 B201) 1. Fan and ventilation vessel 2.AC/DC power system 3. V9200 4. DC Power Distribution (DCPD) 5.Reserved 5U space for transmission etc 6.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Figure 4- 4 Internal Structure of PC9910A 1. Battery 2. Fan The physical specifications of the VC9910A and PC9910A are specified in Table 4- 1. Table 4- 1 Physical Specifications of VC9910A and PC9910A Item VC9910A...
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Outdoor Cabinet BS8906B ZXSDR BS8906B is an outdoor cabinet, used to contain the BBU in the outside environments. Thanks to its small size and low weight, it can be hung on a pole or against a wall. It can also stand on the floor. Figure 4- 5 shows the appearance of the BS8906B.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Figure 4- 6 Internal Structure of BS8906B 1. Fan shelf for internal air circulation 2. Monitoring unit 3. BBU 4. Fake panel 5. DCPD 6. Fan shelf for external air circulation The physical specifications of BS8906B are specified in Table 4- 3.
VC9810 is shown in Figure 4- 8. Figure 4- 8 Internal Structure of VC9810 1. DCPD 2. Power Division Unit 3. ZXRAN V9200 4. Cabling and Ventilation Subrack 5. Fake Panel The physical specifications of the VC9810 are specified in Table 4- 5.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Table 4- 5 Physical Specifications of VC9810 Item Specification Dimension (mm) (H*W*D) 2200 x 600 x 600 Weight (kg) 92 (Empty) Inner Space 47 U Color Dark blue Indoor Cabinet VC9811 As a multi-BBU indoor rack, ZXRAN VC9811 supports at most 3 BBUs, which is usually applied indoor in a medium-scale BBU deployment.
When the indoor space is narrow and tight, ZXRAN VC9182 is a best choice for the operator, not occupying floor installation area. VC9182 is usually mounted vertically on a wall in an equipment room for holding ZXRAN V9200, illustrated in Figure 4- 11. It contains 1–2 DCPDs and 1 V9200.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Figure 4- 11 Appearance of VC9182 (with 1 DCPD and 1 V9200) 1. DCPD 2. V9200 The physical specifications of the VC9182 are specified in Table 4- 7. Table 4- 7 Physical Specifications of VC9182 Item...
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Figure 4- 12 Physical Structure of L-Rack-I1 1. Reinforcing panel for mounting on a wall or connecting to an overhead cable rack 2. Second layer for 3 RRUs 3. Second layer cable chute 4. First layer for 3 RRUs 5. First layer cable chute 6.
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Figure 4- 13 Physical Structure of H-Rack 1. DCPD 2. V9200 3. Cabling and Ventilation Subrack The physical specifications of the H-Rack are specified in Table 4- 9. Table 4- 9 Physical Specifications of H-Rack Item...
ZXRAN V9200 Product Description 5 Abbreviations Abbreviation Full Name 3GPP Generation Partnership Project Baseband Processing Base Band processing Unit BITS Building Integrated Timing Supply CAPEX Capital Expenditure CPRI Common Public Radio Interface Downlink Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Element Management System EUTRAN...
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ZXRAN V9200 Product Description Abbreviation Full Name RRU/AAU Bridge Module Remote Radio Unit Software Defined Network TDD LTE Massive MIMO User Equipment Uplink UTRAN UMTS Terrestrial Radio Access Network Baseband Processing Environment Monitoring Power Distribution Switching WCDMA Wideband Code Division Multiple Access...
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