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Trango Systems TrangoLINK GigaPlus User Manual

Trango Systems TrangoLINK GigaPlus
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Revision 3.1
TrangoLINK
®
GigaPlus
6-40 GHz
Split Architecture High Capacity Point-to-Point Microwave Backhaul System
User Manual

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Trango Systems TrangoLINK GigaPlus Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandTrango Systems
ModelTrangoLINK GigaPlus
CategoryNetwork Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Revision History

Preface

Reference Conventions

Warranty Information

Contacting Trango Technical Support

Standards Compliance

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Standards

Details FCC standards including CFR47 Part 15 and Part 101.

European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Standards

Lists ETSI standards including EN 302 217, EN 301 489, and EN 60950-1.

RoHS Compliance

Confirms compliance with EU Directive 2002/95/EC on hazardous substances.

Product Description

Overview

Describes the GigaPlus system as a high-performance split architecture point-to-point microwave system.

Ports and Indicators - Indoor Unit

Details the front panel interface of the GigaPlus IDU, including connectors and LEDs.

Location of Serial No. and Out of Band MAC address

Indicates where to find the serial number and MAC address on the IDU.

Ports and Indicators - Outdoor Unit

Illustrates and describes the ports and indicators on the GigaPlus HP ODU.

Antenna Connection

Explains the slip fit connection for ODUs and polarization change for 7-40 GHz models.

Remote Mounting

Discusses requirements for mounting ODUs with rectangular waveguide interfaces.

Combiners for Antenna Sharing

Describes how GigaPlus ODUs can be connected for 1+1 hot standby or aggregated capacity.

Power Supply

Details the recommended rack mount power supply for GigaPlus units.

Key Features

Highlights flexible interfaces, form factor, and traffic capacity options.

Industry Leading System Gain

Explains the system gain is due to LDPC FEC coding and its benefits.

Full Licensed band frequency and T/R spacing support

Details supported frequency bands and T/R spacings for HP and HP2 ODUs.

Channel Sizes from 3.5 MHz to 80 MHz

Lists supported channel sizes and their corresponding Ethernet capacities.

Adaptive Coding and Modulation

Describes ACM for hitless modulation changes during weather fading.

Link Protection through 1+1 Hot Standby

Explains 1+1 hot standby functionality for protection against hardware failure.

Wireless Operation Detail

Channel Bandwidth

Lists the supported channel bandwidths for the system.

Modulation

Details the supported modulation levels: QAM256, QAM128, QAM64, QAM32, QAM16, QPSK.

Mean Squared Error (MSE)

Explains MSE as a measure of distortion and interference affecting link quality.

Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)

Describes ACM feature that shifts modulation based on MSE degrade thresholds.

Wireless Link Capacity

Provides a table showing system capacity for each non-ACM speed setting.

Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC)

Details ATPC for controlling remote side power output to achieve optimal signal strength.

Transmitter Maximum Power Output

Shows maximum transmitter power levels by band and modulation.

Transmitter Minimum Power Output

Lists minimum transmit power levels by band and ODU model.

Receiver Maximum Input

Depicts maximum receiver RF level measured by RSSI.

Network Operation Detail

1+0 Non-Protected Link Configuration

Illustrates the typical setup of a GigaPlus in a ring architecture environment.

1+1 Hot Standby Protected Link Configuration

Explains the configuration of two GigaPlus units at each link end for hot standby.

Hardware triggered failover

Describes actions taken when a hardware failure triggers a failover event.

Software triggered failover

Details failover initiated by software based on specific conditions.

User triggered (manual) failover

Explains manual failover initiated by user commands like 'utype_switch'.

Rapid Port Shutdown (RPS)

Supports shutting down Ethernet ports to reroute traffic during link failure.

VLAN Tagging

GigaPlus supports tagged packets with VLAN IDs for management traffic.

Q in Q/Double Tagging and smart_mode

Explains Q in Q support and the function of smart_mode.

Quality of Service (QoS) (802.1p and Diffserv)

Describes QoS for prioritizing traffic types using VLAN COS or DSCP fields.

Port Priority

Allows assigning priority to untagged traffic on Ethernet ports.

Port Rate Limiting (Ingress)

Restricts ingress traffic rate on specific Ethernet ports for SLAs.

Egress Margin

Fine-tunes QoS behavior for VLAN tagged traffic or port priority.

Link Management

Overview

Outlines methods to manage and monitor GigaPlus link health and performance.

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Describes access via Web Browser, including view and configuration levels.

Command Line Interfaces

Details access via SSH, Telnet, and Console ports.

SNMP

Covers remote control and monitoring using SNMP with third-party NMS.

Default IP Address

Specifies factory default IP addresses for units and IBM.

Default Passwords

Lists default usernames and passwords for various access modes.

Graphical User Interface (Web Browser)

Provides steps to access the web interface and log in.

Navigation Bar

Explains the layout of the web interface navigation bar and its categories.

Command Line Interface (CLI) using SSH, Telnet or Console

Introduces CLI for installation and troubleshooting, covering View, Config, Debug nodes.

Config Node

Describes accessing and using the configuration node for system settings.

Changing Password

Details how to change view/debug and config node passwords.

Console Port

Explains using the console port for CLI access when TCP/IP is unavailable.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Covers SNMP support for network management categories: Configuration, Accounting, Alarm, Monitoring.

Common Objects for Monitoring and Control

Lists common SNMP objects for GigE bandwidth and RF monitoring.

Firmware Upgrade

Explains the process of updating IDU and ODU firmware files.

Upgrade Procedure -TFTP

Step-by-step guide for performing firmware upgrades using TFTP.

Upgrade Procedure -FTP

Details the firmware upgrade process using FTP, noting its speed and error checking.

Capacity Upgrades

Explains how to upgrade system capacity using an alphanumeric key.

Link Planning

Frequency/Path Planning

Describes the process of path analysis for minimal interference and reliability.

Site Selection

Emphasizes physical evaluation of proposed sites for Fresnel zone clearance and provisions.

Licensing

Discusses spectrum licensing, typically on an individual path basis.

Installation

Safety Precautions

Covers general safety, equipment protrusions, laser hazards, and RF burns.

Installation Process

Outlines the standard procedure for installing the equipment.

Preparing for Installation Tools

Lists the required tools for installation.

Grounding Overview

Explains grounding of IF cable, antenna, ODU, and tower leg connections.

Power Supply Installation

Details the installation of the -48 VDC rack mount power supply.

Antenna Installation

Covers coarse alignment using visual or third-party equipment.

Install the IDU

Provides instructions for installing the IDU into a standard 19-inch rack.

Connecting power

Explains connecting the -48 VDC power supply to the GigaPlus unit.

Ferrite Installation

Describes how to install the ferrite on the power cable to reduce noise.

1+1 Hot Standby IDU Installation

Details the installation of a second standby unit in the rack.

HP ODU Installation on Antenna

Guides the installation of the HP ODU onto the antenna, including polarization.

IF Cable Installation

Covers IF cable runs, lightning mitigation, and cable connectivity.

Weather Proofing Cabling

Explains proper sealing of antenna connections with Coax-Seal.

1+1 Hot Standby ODU Installation

Describes ODU installation using a combiner for 1+1 hot standby.

Link Configuration

Web Based Configuration

Provides step-by-step guide for setting up a link via the web interface.

Web Based 1+1 Setup

Explains the 1+1 setup process, extending the basic 1+0 configuration.

Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) (Optional)

Enables ACM configuration of MSE Improve and Degrade thresholds.

Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) (Optional)

Details ATPC configuration to maintain receive signal level during rain fading.

Alarms, RPS and Telnet/TFTP Daemons

Allows enabling/disabling alarms, RPS, telnet, and tftp daemons from the web.

Ethernet Configuration

Enables, disables, and configures individual Ethernet traffic ports.

Quality of Service Setup

Configures QoS using Strict or Weighted Round Robin (WRR) modes.

DCSP Value Mapping

Maps DSCP values to priority levels for WRR mode.

Status Monitoring Overview

Describes methods to view traffic status and link health using web interface counters.

Link Status

Displays radio and system status, including alarms, temperatures, and port connections.

Ethernet Statistics

Provides statistical information on front panel Ethernet ports for error rate and traffic flow.

T1/E1 Statistics

Contains statistical information on each T1/E1 interface, updated every 20 seconds.

RF Statistics

Shows summary statistics for RF in and RF out interfaces.

Diagnostic Options

Covers IDU LED settings, Loopback Mode, Syslog level, and System Reboot.

Loopback Auto

Runs Linktest in digital and IF loopback modes automatically.

Status Display

Helps diagnose link problems by displaying configuration, status comparison, and signal levels.

System Log

Records system events, errors, and statistics with time stamps.

Config View

Displays the current system configuration in ASCII format.

Password Settings

Allows setting view and config level access passwords for the web interface.

Other Settings

Allows setting system remark and changing web refresh rate.

Command Line Interface (CLI) Based Configuration

CLI Based 1+0 Configuration

Covers basic link setup using telnet, SSH, or serial COM port.

Change the Out of Band (OBM) Management IP Address

Recommends changing IP addresses on both ends before field installation.

Turn the ODU Section of the radio on

Instructs to turn ODU power on and enter 'model' command.

Set the Transmitter and Receiver Center frequency

Explains setting center frequency within model command limits.

Enable Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) (Optional)

Enables ACM using the 'acm enable' command on both link ends.

Set the Speed and Modulation

Sets payload speed, requiring a license key for speeds above 100 Mbps.

Enable the Transmitters

Instructs to turn 'opmode on' to enable transmitters.

Verify the link is working

Uses 'linktest' command to confirm link operation and check modulation levels.

Save the configuration

Saves all settings to non-volatile FLASH memory using 'config save'.

CLI Based 1+1 Hot Standby Configuration

Guides through configuring 1+1 hot standby using CLI commands.

Antenna Alignment

Details antenna alignment using GPS compass, path analysis, and linktest command.

CLI Common Task Reference

Setting up the In-Band-Management (IBM)

Covers changing IBM IP addresses to fit the application management network.

Capacity License Activation

Explains activating traffic capacity licenses using the 'license' command.

Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC) Configuration (optional)

Details ATPC configuration, including enabling and setting max power/step size.

Check Ethernet and RF port Statistics

Uses 'status port' command to show Ethernet statistics and RF counters.

Enable Traps (Optional)

Configures traps to notify external monitoring devices of threshold crossings.

Troubleshooting

Symptom: No Link (Lock = 0 during linktest)

Provides steps to resolve 'No Link' issues, checking frequencies and ODU installation.

MSE is too high and/or bit errors are showing when running linktest

Guides on troubleshooting high MSE or bit errors, checking transmitter power and target RSSI.

Receive Signal Level is too low

Addresses low RSSI issues, checking target RSSI setup and antenna alignment.

RF Link is good but packet loss is occurring:

Helps diagnose packet loss when RF link is stable, checking Ethernet settings and cables.

No direct management using Out of band port

Troubleshoots inability to connect via telnet or HTTP, checking cable connections.

No Radio Management connection over the link

Diagnoses issues with In-Band management connection.

T1/E1 Ports not passing traffic

Addresses problems with T1/E1 ports, checking configuration and license.

Appendix A – Command Line Interface Reference

Command Keying Overview

Explains key functions like Tab autocomplete, Del, Return, and arrow keys.

Different Node Levels

Describes node levels: View Node, Config Node, and Debug Node.

View Node Command List

Lists commands available in the View Node for checking status.

Config Node Command List

Lists CLI commands and their default values for configuration.

Debug Node Command List

Lists commands available in the Debug Node for system diagnostics.

Individual Command Details

Provides detailed syntax, description, and examples for individual CLI commands.

Appendix B – Product Specifications

Dimensions and Weight

Provides physical specifications for IDU and ODU units.

Environmental

Details operating and storage temperature, humidity, and water resistance.

Emissions

Specifies compliance with ETSI and FCC conducted and radiated emissions standards.

Reliability

States MTBF values for IDU and ODU units.

Electromagnetic Compliance

Lists EMC test methods and compliance with various EN standards.

Wireless Compliance

Details wireless compliance with FCC, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand standards.

Wireless Parameters

Lists system parameters like frequency range, channel sizes, and modulation levels.

Transmitter Power

Shows maximum transmit power by frequency and modulation.

Radio Sensitivity

Presents receive sensitivity values (dBm) across different channel widths and modulations.

1+1 Hot Standby Link Protection

Specifies failover time and guard time for 1+1 hot standby.

Power

Details input voltage range and power consumption for IDU and ODU.

User Interfaces

Lists Ethernet ports, OBM, T1/E1 ports, alarm inputs/outputs, and connectors.

Ethernet Parameters

Specifies packet size, max capacity, latency, QoS, and RSTP.

T1/E1 Parameters

Details clock source, compliance, bit rate, impedance, and line code for T1/E1.

Appendix C – Cable Wiring

Ethernet Cabling

Shows pin-outs for straight-through and cross-over Ethernet cables (568A/B).

T1/E1 Cabling

Illustrates cable pin-outs for T1/E1 cabling to RJ45 jacks.

DB9 Port Interfaces

Details DB9 console cable pin-outs and the console cable connector.

DB9 Alarm Port Pin-outs

Provides pin-outs for the DB9 female alarm port on the IDU.

Appendix D – MIB OID Listing

Appendix E – Part Numbers

GigaPlus HP ODU Sub-bands/Tuning Ranges

Lists HP ODU part numbers with frequency ranges and specifications.

Accessories

Details Trango Microwave Band specific accessories for ODUs.

Appendix F – Link Install and Commissioning Logs

Site Information

Form for recording customer, site name, address, coordinates, and access notes.

Antenna Information

Checklist for antenna model, size, Fresnel zone, mounting, grounding, and weatherproofing.

Outdoor Unit Information

Details ODU model, mounting, polarization, and condition.

Power Supply Information

Checks power supply type, redundancy, input voltage, and grounding.

IF Cable Information

Records cable type, length, and security of connections.

Installation Performed by:

Fields for recording the installer's name, title, company, and date.

Installation Approved by:

Fields for recording the approver's name, title, company, and date.

Link Configuration Log

Log for recording Site A configuration details and personnel.

Site A Unit #1 Information

Details for Site A Unit #1: ODU/IDU model, serial, MAC, IP, polarization, settings.

Site A Unit #2 Information

Details for Site A Unit #2: ODU/IDU model, serial, MAC, IP, polarization, combiner.

Site B Information

Template for recording Site B customer, site name, address, and configuration.

Site B Unit #1 Information

Details for Site B Unit #1: ODU/IDU model, serial, MAC, IP, polarization, settings.

Site B Unit #2 Information

Details for Site B Unit #2: ODU/IDU model, serial, MAC, IP, polarization, combiner.

Appendix G – Declaration of Conformity

Glossary

Sysinfo

System Information.

T1

1.544 Mbps telephony carrier 1.

TDM

Time-Division Multiplexing.

T/I

Threshold to Interference.

TFTP

Trivial File Transfer Protocol.

TFTPD

Trivial File Transfer Protocol Daemon.

Tx

Transmit.

VLAN

Virtual Local Area Network.

WISP

Wireless Internet Service Provider.

WRR

Weighted Round Robin.