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Alcatel- MDR-8000 Digital Family

Flexible for Your Voice, and Data Needs Introduction With more than 50 years of experience in wireless transmission, Alcatel- Lucent provides a solid foundation for your mission-critical network, and continually fosters visions for the future. As a pioneer in point-to-point microwave , Alcatel-Lucent has continually demonstrated its leadership in wireless . Our history of design innovation began when the former Collins Radio Company developed the first commercial microwave radios in the 1950s. Alcatel-Lucent maintains the Collins tradition, setting the industry standard for microwave all over the world with scalable, reliable, economical, and readily deployable wireless backbone communications systems.

MDR-8000 Family Features and Benefits – Proven Reliability – Ensures trouble-free operation – Broadest range of – Provides an ideal match for and capacities your system requirements - 2, 4, 5.8, L6, U6, 8, 10, 11 GHz and available - 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 DS1s; 1, 3 DS3s; OC-3; 50, 150 Mb/s – Common platform across – Minimizes spares and training all configurations requirements – Highest adjacent channel – Allows operation in congested interference rejection bands

– Robust operating – Delivers high availability characteristics on even the most - Highest system gain troublesome paths, and - Forward Error Correction allows longer paths to be - Multiple configurations implemented using smaller available (nonstandby, antennas hot-standby, space diversity, frequency diversity, quad diversity)

– In-service capacity expansion – Provides economical and simple growth to meet your needs, with no stranded investment – Smallest size, with both indoor – Allows flexibility with system and outdoor installation installation and location options

2 Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family Overview The MDR-8000 is Alcatel- Lucent’s premier digital microwave radio for long-haul, point-to-point wireless communications. The flexible platform offers features designed to provide robust operation, while also reducing your total cost of ownership. With a common platform that supports virtually all frequency bands from 2-11 GHz, the MDR-8000 can meet your needs for high-capacity backbone routes, as well as low- capacity spurs. It offers transmission capacity from 2-32 DS1s, 1-3 DS3s, OC-3, and 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet, with the ability to upgrade capacity in service simply by changing Capacity KeysTM. The common platform that supports all of these options provides users ultimate flexibility in configuring and equipping an entire network, with simplified operation and maintenance. With the widest range of long-haul frequency bands, the most complete range of MDR-8000 Standard Shelf Configuration interfaces and capacities, and the highest system gain in the industry, the MDR-8000 is the undisputed leader in microwave transport.

This flexible and scalable architecture provides reliable wireless backbone communications for cellular operators, public safety agencies, railways, pipelines, utilities, local exchange carriers, stations, and private enterprise.

Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family 3 Applications Wireless As cellular and PCS networks continue to grow, the MDR-8000 is an ideal choice for connecting cell sites or backhauling traffic to the . The broad range of capacities and frequency bands provide ultimate flexibility for both long- and short-haul applications. In addition, the high reliability typically provides vastly superior performance as compared to leased DS1 circuits, usually with a very attractive payback period. The unlicensed versions of the radio also permit rapid deployment of point-to-point links, allowing new cell sites to be turned up quickly to meet service demands.

Carriers’ Networks

Backhauling Backbone

Last mile Aggregation Metro

BSC/RNC

BTS/ B

BSC/RNC

4 Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family Public Safety Networks Public Safety Public safety networks must provide mission critical services, be quickly expandable, and be easily managed from end to end. Applications may be for interfacility and inter-agency communications, or for backhaul in land (LMR) networks. Public safety networks also face a variety of critical issues: interfacility communications are becoming more complex and require higher ; use of real-time video is increasing, as well as data – primarily IP traffic – to support departmental LANs and inter- departmental WANs; and the trend of sharing data across jurisdictions is accelerating the demand for more bandwidth. The MDR-8000 radio addresses all of these issues cost effectively, while providing the security and redundancy that public safety officials require.

State and Local Government Systems Transportation and Utility Systems Municipalities have similar needs as those of public Transportation and utility companies also require the safety operators. Municipal planning districts need highest and most stringent level of availability, quality, converged services that support mission-critical voice, and resiliency. Growth, new , and ever- data, and video communications, along with LMR increasing security demands require a secure core interoperability. Government agencies can rely on architecture with state-of-the-art network management the MDR-8000 to provide the reliable, high-quality in order to reach widely dispersed rural areas, often communications they require. Unlicensed versions covering rough terrain, where no other of the MDR-8000 are also ideal for emergency exists. Support for data networking applications and restoration and backup of critical links. services such as SCADA, video surveillance for monitoring remote sections of pipelines or highways, and reliability to overcome homeland security threats are all readily addressed by the MDR-8000.

Utilities, Pipelines and Railroads

Headquarters

Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family 5 Local Exchange Carriers Broadcast Auxiliary Service The MDR-8000 is an ideal solution for extending a Digital microwave has proven itself as an excellent ’s network beyond their choice for broadcasters to transport their video , traditional franchise boundaries, whether it is one either as direct studio to links (STLs), or location outside the franchise area or multiple for distributing the video signals across large locations across a larger geographic region. Using the geographic areas to multiple transmitter sites. MDR-8000 can eliminate the LEC’s need to lease Broadcasters require their high-bandwidth signals to facilities from competitors, thus maintaining control of be transmitted with extremely high quality to avoid their entire solution offering regardless of whether the any video degradation. The MDR-8000 supports location is in or out of franchise. The MDR-8000 is FCC Part 74 requirements, and has proven itself quite also an option anywhere wireline services are not adept at meeting the stringent requirements of available due to fiber exhaustion or lack of facilities. broadcasters all over the country.

Digital TV

Contribution Distribution

Urban coverage Main Studio Regional Studio

Regional Studio Distributed/Rural coverage

6 Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family Federal Government Agencies The MDR-8000 also provides its rugged characteristics in service to the U.S. Federal Government. Operating in the NTIA-regulated frequency bands, the highly compact radio can mount in the tightest spaces while providing wireless means for overcoming geographic obstacles, right-of- way costs, and construction delays associated with wired facilities. This scalable and readily-deployable architecture provides reliable backbone communications for agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and Department of Interior, among others.

Defense & Security

Government buildings Government buildings

Military bases

2-way Mobile Radio airports

Port Security

Police, Fire & Rescue Borders

Private Enterprise Enterprise markets, such as education, healthcare, banking, and private corporations, can also benefit from the flexibility of the MDR-8000. For campus or metropolitan environments, using the MDR-8000’s short-haul capabilities can provide secure and reliable high-bandwidth services at low cost for one customer or an entire building. A large corporation or consortium can use the MDR-8000 to connect data and voice services between nationwide branch locations across a backbone network covering a large geographic area. As enterprise firms continue to face ever-decreasing budgets, the cost-effective solutions and reliability provided by the MDR-8000 become even more attractive and beneficial.

Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family 7 Cost-Saving Features Common Platform In-Service Capacity The MDR-8000 is based on a Upgrades Industry-High System Gain common platform for all frequency The MDR-8000 offers the widest The MDR-8000 has the highest bands and capacities. This approach range of interfaces and capacities system gain available today. greatly simplifies training and available today, with the ability System gain is the most common maintenance, since all MDR-8000 to provide 2-32 DS1s, 1-3 DS3s, benchmark of performance that radios look the same and operate OC-3, or 10/100/1000 Base-T differentiates one radio from in the same manner. Oftentimes, Ethernet in bandwidths up to 300 another. Used to determine large networks consist of radios Mb/s. Besides having a capacity to the of a microwave in two or more frequency bands, fit virtually any requirement, users hop, it is simply defined as the such as 6 GHz for a long-haul can increase the capacity of the mathematical difference between backbone, and 11 GHz for shorter specific circuit type (i.e. DS1 the radio’s transmitter output paths or spurs. Thanks to the or DS3) being used by merely power and the receiver input commonality built into the MDR- changing Capacity KeysTM on the threshold. Higher system gain 8000, technicians need only be transmitter and receiver modules. provides network operators three trained on one configuration and This simple change can be distinct advantages. First, the they will be capable of maintaining accomplished with the radios in higher gain can often allow users all versions deployed in their service on hot-standby systems, to install smaller systems. network. The same advantage also with no outage or downtime This not only saves money on the applies to the capacities available required. cost of the antennas, but also in the radio. The MDR-8000 reduces tower loading. Network platform supports a mix of DS1, The highly flexible MDR-8000 can operators can build lighter weight DS3, OC-3, and 10/100/1000 grow from 2 DS1s all the way to towers, or reduce their monthly Base-T Ethernet interfaces to meet 3xDS3 or OC-3 using the same set rent payments if leasing tower any network requirements. of power amplifier, transmitter, and space. Second, higher system gain receiver modules. Capacity Keys™ allows users to stretch their paths In addition, the commonality of and wideband RF modules allow further than a comparable radio the system means that the number users to gracefully migrate to with lower system gain. This can be of spare modules required is higher capacities, and eliminate especially important when crossing minimized, even as radios of any stranded investment. terrain obstacles, or simply to different capacities and frequency eliminate the significant cost of bands are deployed in the same adding an additional network. For example, the site. Finally, higher system gain transmitter, receiver, and power improves the path availability. amplifier units in any specific For mission-critical networks, may be used for extremely high path availability NxDS1, NxDS3, OC-3, or is one of the ultimate goals, a goal Ethernet transport. Power supplies, to which the MDR-8000 is ideally controllers, and other common suited. units are the same across all radios, regardless of frequency band or capacity. This commonality reduces the number of spares that need to be stocked, reducing the capital budget required for deployment.

8 Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family Flexible Ethernet Options individually, allowing that I A & B Summed – Hot Having established its reliability, bandwidth to be recaptured as part Standby scalability, and versatility in of the Ethernet bandwidth. This operating mode utilizes delivering TDM traffic, the MDR- Provisioning (or deprovisioning) the Ethernet Aggregation 8000 is also poised for the next can be done in-service, with no capabilities of the radio and of network migration. With disruption to other DS1 or combines two data sources over the industry-wide migration to IP Ethernet traffic on the radio. a single RF link. data networks, carriers are Unlike standard TDM radios, requiring innovative ways to the Ethernet version of the I A & B Separate – Dual bridge the gaps between their MDR-8000 offers input/output Channel legacy networks and the packet- (I/O) provisioning options and The dual channel configuration based networks of the future. The operating modes uniquely uses the same hardware as a MDR-8000’s Ethernet interface developed to support packet frequency diversity configuration utilizes the same RF and common data transport: in a TDM version of the radio. It modules as the TDM versions of the radio, operating in all the same I A Only – Nonstandby provides two separate RF channels from a single shelf. frequency bands and virtually While the most cost-effective This operating mode can support identical bandwidths. The method of transporting Ethernet, Ethernet interface supports this operating mode provides no a combined data throughput of 10/100/1000 Base-T transport, Ethernet port or radio link 300 Mb/s in a single shelf. with a possible combined data protection. However, if one of the RF throughput of 300 Mb/s in a single channels fails, half of the data will be lost. shelf. The Ethernet I/O card offers I A Only – Hot Standby RJ45 electrical and SFP optical This operating mode provides inputs, both of which are auto- radio link protection, but does I A & B Summed – Dual sensing. In addition, the Ethernet not provide Ethernet port Channel interface supports a variety of protection. This mode would be This mode also makes use of the bandwidth choices which enables used when the desires Ethernet Port Aggregation users to tailor the radio to meet link protection, but cannot capabilities of the radio. When facility and data transport support redundant interfaces in the radio is operating in normal requirements of today and the Ethernet device connected mode without failures, it operates tomorrow. to the MDR-8000 in the same manner as the A & . B Separate – Dual Channel. This The Ethernet interface of the I A & B Switched – Hot mode also supports a combined MDR-8000 also allows users to data throughput of 300 Mb/s in a Standby gracefully migrate their network By making use of the Ethernet single shelf. In this configuration, services from TDM to Ethernet Port Switching capabilities of if one of the RF channels fails, with no equipment changeout. Up the MDR-8000, this mode the data is summed onto the to 32 DS1s (48 Mb/s) can be provides both Ethernet port and remaining working channel individually and dynamically radio link protection. and the throughput of the shelf provisioned to carry TDM traffic falls back to a combined total alongside the Ethernet bandwidth. of 150 Mb/s. As TDM services get converted to IP over time, each of the TDM- based DS1s can be deprovisioned

Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family 9 Licensed and Unlicensed overcome most Operation interference and improve overall The MDR-8000 takes advantage system quality. Unlicensed of virtually all of the licensed operation offers the same spectral frequency bands used for long- efficiency and provides an option haul systems in North America. for transporting up to 16 DS1s or Operating from 2 to 11 GHz in all 24 Mb/s Ethernet. In the 5.8 GHz of the FCC Part 101 and Part 74 band, up to 150 Mb/s can be bands, as well as bands used by the carried on a single channel. Federal Government (NTIA), the MDR-8000 allows operators the Operation in the 2.4 GHz freedom to select the band most spectrum also allows users of 2.1 appropriate to their intended use GHz licensed systems who need to and environmental conditions. A relocate the ability to leverage list of the frequency bands of their existing infrastructure operation is shown below: without touching the tower, antenna, or . • 1700 MHz (NTIA) Reuse of existing antenna systems • 1900 MHz (PCS in-band) and tower structures provides a definite cost savings and reduction • 2 GHz (FCC broadcast, NTIA in cutover time as compared to & ITU) other relocation alternatives. • 2.3 GHz (WCS band) Furthermore, operators can take • 2.4 GHz (Unlicensed band) advantage of lightweight grid • 2.47 GHz (FCC licensed) antennas and coaxial transmission line to limit tower loading • Upper 4 GHz (NTIA, ITU) concerns and minimize • 5.8 GHz (Unlicensed ISM band) environmental impact issues. Also, • Lower & Upper 6 GHz (FCC, the 2.4 GHz band can be used to ITU) place new links in service, thereby • 7 GHz (FCC broadcast auxiliary) taking advantage of the excellent • 7 & 8 GHz (NTIA, ITU) propagation and low-impact antenna configurations allowed by • 10.5 & 11 GHz (FCC, ITU) this frequency range.

In addition, the MDR-8000 also As with all of the licensed versions offers the same robust operation in of the MDR-8000, the unlicensed the unlicensed bands of 2.47 and radios employ a 5.8 GHz. Offering more single-carrier modulation configurations, more frequency technique with high-receiver selections, and more capacity than selectivity. This technique any other unlicensed radio, the provides dramatically superior highly-reliable MDR-8000 properties as compared to most provides superior signal quality and other unlicensed radios which are availability. By operating in either of the direct sequence spread the unlicensed (Part 15) or spectrum type. Due to the poor licensed (Part 101) portion of the peak to average power 2.4 GHz frequency band (2.400 - characteristics of 2.4835 GHz), the MDR-8000 modulation, transmitter power is offers a unique networking option. significantly lower than that of the In licensed operation, the higher MDR-8000. That means the power and direct MDR-8000 can deliver more

10 Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family power to the receiver, which significantly helps to overcome interference. In practical terms, the MDR-8000 can operate with an antenna one size smaller than a spread spectrum radio on paths longer than 8 miles.

The narrowband modulation of the MDR-8000 also allows better utilization of the available spectrum, as multiple RF channel pairs can be utilized. This is especially helpful at multi-way junction sites where a wider array of selectable frequencies is required to avoid intra-system interference.

The 5.8 GHz version of the MDR- 8000 is also an ideal way to add additional capacity as an underlay on existing 6 GHz routes. Simply adding bandpass filters allows the MDR-8000 to interoperate on the MDR-8000 Lite. The MDR-8000 same antenna system as the Lite is a reduced-size package existing 6 GHz system. This is an for nonstandby unlicensed ideal scenario for customers with configurations. Offering 8 DS1s legacy TDM systems (even analog) of capacity with +25 dBm transmit who want to add Ethernet power, it is compatible with all capabilities on the same route. other configurations of the MDR-8000 family. Thanks to the commonality between the licensed and Many network architectures do unlicensed versions of the not require the built-in 1+1 MDR-8000, it is also a relatively equipment redundancy of the simple task to upgrade an standard MDR-8000 shelf. Low- unlicensed radio at 5.8 GHz to density microwave routes with less licensed operation at 6 GHz. By than 8 DS1 requirements are simply making a few changeouts, commonly equipped with 1+0 there is no stranded investment protection. Additionally, when involved in having to purchase a radio is used for back-up to other new radio. wireline facilities, redundancy of the radio is usually not For applications that require quick required. Even highly secure and efficient deployment in the 5.8 networks that utilize ring GHz unlicensed band, Alcatel- protection switching don’t require Lucent has created a special low- redundant radio electronics, since profile configuration called the service protection is provided by the circuit multiplexers, not the radio link. The low-profile MDR- 8000 Lite radio is ideal for these applications.

Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family 11 Wayside DS1s Alcatel-Lucent’s MDR-8000 provides one DS1 hot-standby protected wayside signal per DS3 equipped on the radio. Therefore, a 1xDS3 radio also includes one wayside DS1, and a 3xDS3 or OC- 3 radio offers three wayside DS1 circuits. These ancillary DS1 MDR-8000 Compact Shelf channels can be used for maintenance circuits (quick, easy introduction of additional orderwires, data channels, and LAN/WAN circuits), or they can MDR-8000 Compact Shelf be used to carry critical traffic since they are fully redundant in in Outdoor Cabinet hot-standby radio configurations. Furthermore, implementing wayside DS1 channels does not lowers your monthly cooling costs. radios may be equipped in a single impact radio performance or The MDR-8000 efficiently 19-inch rack for an unprecedented detract from the payload dissipates heat via a passive heat 12 DS3 capacity. bandwidth. sink on the rear of the radio. High- thermal-load modules are directly MDR-8000 Compact Shelf High Reliability coupled to the heat sink with For applications where hot-standby Maintenance costs are greatly secure mechanical connections operation is not needed or desired, reduced by the high reliability and self-checking thermal sensors such as low-density links or radio built into the MDR-8000 platform. to guarantee optimal heat flow. As ring terminal nodes, the MDR- The robust MDR-8000 has a a result, the MDR-8000 hot- 8000 offers a reduced-size chassis proven track record of stellar standby shelf does not require fans, called the Compact shelf. This performance in mission-critical except for radios equipped with nonstandby configuration is even networks of all types. Alcatel- high power transmitters, or when smaller (only 4 RU), and is Lucent is so confident of its more than one radio is mounted in applicable to the entire product performance, that we offer a 2 year the same rack. line, covering all frequency bands warranty on all configurations. and all capacities of the MDR- 8000 family. Low Power Consumption Small Size With extremely low power When installing a radio in a Also, operators are increasingly consumption (as much as 1/3 less shelter at the base of a tower, space seeing the need to locate radio than many competitors), the is usually at a premium. Compact equipment at sites that lack space MDR-8000 saves you money mechanical dimensions and low for traditional indoor installations, upfront by reducing the size of the power consumption allow operators yet don’t want the headaches DC power plant that is required to place the MDR-8000 in cramped associated with tower-mounted for operation. Also, if the site uses spaces without sacrificing system electronics. The MDR-8000 batteries for emergency backup performance and availability. As Compact offers an ideal solution power, fewer of them will need to the smallest all-indoor radio on for such situations with a pole- be purchased and deployed. the market today, a fully protected configuration can be deployed in mounted outdoor enclosure. This In addition, low power just 7 rack units (7 RU). By configuration allows operators to consumption also means reducing the amount of rack space set up a microwave terminal significantly less heat dissipation. needed, the MDR-8000 is adaptable simply by affixing the Compact Again, the MDR-8000 saves money to virtually all installation cabinet to an available pole or 1 by reducing the size of the air environments. For high-capacity wall, or simply by setting a 4 ⁄2” conditioning system required, and applications, four hot-standby steel pipe in the .

12 Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family coordination in areas where power corresponding to changes in Performance-Enhancing frequency bands are highly the receive signal level at the far Features congested. Where wider channels end of the link. This is far superior Robust Multipath are allowed, 32 TCM occupies a to competing radios which merely Countermeasures wider spectrum, but offers even turn the far-end transmitter to full The MDR-8000 employs several higher system gain. This allows power whenever the receive signal techniques to overcome paths to be stretched even further, level crosses the ATPC threshold. troublesome path propagation while still maintaining extremely FCC regulations limit full-power problems. Dispersive Fade Margin high path availability. Where rules operation to 52 minutes per year (DFM) is a critical performance allow, typically at lower capacities, (0.01%) for a radio licensed with parameter that gauges a radio’s both modulation versions are ATPC. Since the MDR-8000 with ability to overcome the multipath available, giving users the option its dB-for-dB adjustment will not events which can occur on of maximum system gain or reach full power as often, the long paths (over 7 miles). The maximum spectral efficiency, with MDR-8000 can operate much MDR-8000 leads the industry in the choice determined by the longer in the ATPC mode. DFM, which allows it to provide unique path requirements being the highest path availability of all addressed. Network Management long-haul systems. Options Industry-Leading Receiver The MDR-8000 provides three 64 All-Indoor Operation Selectivity and kb/s service channels and one 16 The compact shelf design, coupled Interference Rejection kb/s supervisory channel. Each with the wide array of transmitter Alcatel-Lucent utilizes all digital service channel can carry audio power options available, allows the receiver filtering, other than RF (orderwire), RS-232 data, or MCS- entire MDR-8000 to be mounted filters, which provides vastly 11/TBOS/SNMP fault alarm data. indoors. With no tower-mounted superior interference immunity electronics to worry about, when compared to analog designs. For local display and control, in maintenance and troubleshooting The MDR-8000 exhibits superior addition to the LED displays and are greatly simplified. The entire adjacent channel performance as module controls, a user-friendly radio is readily accessible without evidenced by the -8 dB adjacent graphical interface operating on an the need for climbing towers. channel threshold/interference IBM-compatible PC is also Network technicians do not need specification (10 MHz channel available. The user system tower-climbing certification in separation). This greatly eases interface (USI) provides a order to maintain the radios. This coordination, especially in graphical and intuitive means of is of primary importance during frequency-congested areas, and analyzing the radio, and runs on a inclement weather or if speeds up the licensing process. In standard Windows operating maintenance needs to be addition, it improves system system. With the USI, technicians performed at night. availability in an interference can monitor alarms and environment. performance data in real time, as Choice of Modulation well as initiate controls and Techniques Automatic Transmit Power provision the radio. The MDR-8000 utilizes both 32 Control (ATPC) and 128 Trellis Code Modulation To further enhance the ability of The radio controller and USI also (TCM), and 64 Quadrature the MDR-8000 to operate in a provide a powerful tool for Modulation (QAM) to frequency-congested environment, analyzing path performance and take full advantage of FCC ATPC is a standard feature that troubleshooting radio equipment licensing rules based on spectrum may be used to allow coordination operation. The receive signal level efficiency. Using 128 TCM enables at a reduced transmit power level. (RSL) performance data is the MDR-8000 to squeeze Only in the event of a path fade collected and can be viewed in a maximum capacity in the allowed condition does the transmit power meaningful format, allowing path channel spacings, while increase to overcome the fading. performance to be analyzed over maintaining robust path The ATPC control loop on the time to interpret propagation performance. This can provide the MDR-8000 makes dB-for-dB anomalies. critical difference during adjustments to the transmitter

Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family 13 The MDR-8000 also offers a bring equipment together Full Range of choice of network management under one common network Configurations interfaces and protocols. The management umbrella. Based on The MDR-8000 radio family is parallel interface provides access to Management available in a full range of radio and station information, Network (TMN) standards, SNMP configurations, to meet every including both radio and station provides a to improve network requirement and budget alarms and status, as well as interoperability between constraint. Nonstandby and controls. The serial interface equipment vendors and simplify hot-standby configurations are supports a variety of network network management for supported in both linear and ring management protocols including operators. SNMP network modes, while frequency diversity MCS-11, E2A/TBOS, and SNMP. management is enabled in new or and collapsed rings are also existing MDR-8000 radios by the available. In addition to The MCS-11 protocol consists simple installation of the optional equipment protection, space of RS-422 formatted data which TMN interface module. The TMN diversity receivers can be can be transported over one of the interface module supports SNMP combined with any of these MDR-8000’s 64 kb/s digital service transport over TCP/IP LAN and configurations to overcome path channels, independent of the radio serial point-to-point facilities. The propagation problems. With a dual traffic, to an external MCS-11 MDR-8000 is compatible with receiver module available, space Monitor Control System. MCS-11 SNMP V1, V2, or V3. The SNMP diversity can be easily added to is a 4-wire, poll/response, MIB (management information nonstandby radios at minimal cost. synchronous, half-duplex monitor base) for the MDR-8000 supports The dual receiver module supports and control system whereby a complete management (alarms, space diversity operation, master (primary) station polls one status, controls, performance, and economically and efficiently, in the remote (secondary) station at a provisioning) of the radio. same profile as a traditional single time and waits for a response receiver subsystem. For ultimate before polling the next station. In addition, the MDR-8000 path protection, both space and Poll and response are supports a feature called the frequency diversity can be carried in the service channel Extended Link Monitor Channel combined in a quad-diversity transparent overhead streams. (ELMC). A standard feature of the configuration. When using the radio, the ELMC extends the dual receiver module in quad E2A/TBOS ( byte- functionality of the User System diversity configurations, all four oriented serial) is a 4-wire serial Interface (USI) to allow the local receivers can be populated in a interface conforming to the EIA craft person to remotely view the single shelf, minimizing the size RS-422 standard per Telcordia provisioning, alarms, and status of the deployed system. Quad (Bellcore) Publication 49001. information and control commands diversity is extremely useful for Poll and response messages are for any radio contiguously overcoming the challenges of communicated to the radio via an connected to the network. The troublesome paths, such as those external fault alarm remote or PC. performance monitoring, alarm covering very long distances or and status information, and remote transmitting over water. Increasingly, as telecommunications controls are accessible through the networks evolve, network ELMC channel, independent of For microwave routes that require operators are scrambling to network management interfaces. high-density cross sections, such harmonize management of Remote provisioning and software as multiple OC-3 channels, the equipment that spans multiple downloading capability is also MDR-8000 also provides a vendors and multiple protocols. supported by the ELMC channel. SNMP allows network operators to

14 Alcatel-Lucent | MDR-8000 Digital Microwave Radio Family MultiChannel configuration. Network Expertise While historically these In addition to having the most applications have been addressed complete microwave portfolio in by multiline systems, there are the industry, Alcatel-Lucent is also some drawbacks to that approach. able to offer our customers With a MultiChannel complete, integrated systems, configuration, each working incorporating numerous channel has 100% equipment technologies from our broad protection, unlike multiline portfolio of telecommunications systems that share a single protect products. Our design and channel across each working engineering expertise incorporates channel. This provides higher virtually all aspects of reliability, and can protect against telecommunications networks. hardware failures on multiple We also offer powerful network channels. Also, switching management platforms to give restrictions based on priority are customers end-to-end visibility eliminated. By removing the and control over complex requirement for a separate networks with multiple products. protection channel, frequency coordination is simplified and With all these technologies, we spectrum is freed up for an give our customers several choices additional working channel. on how to build their networks. Likewise, by eliminating the We are there every step of the way multiline switch functions, to help you make the best use of maintenance is greatly simplified. the right products to meet your needs. And when we put these The MDR-8000 MultiChannel products together to form a custom hardware and software is totally solution to meet your needs, our compatible with all other first-hand experience assures that configurations of the radio. The everything works seamlessly. common network management Alcatel-Lucent’s ownership and maintenance practices were of the technology in the systems designed to simplify operation. we sell gives our customers more options, more depth, and greater peace of mind.

Summary The MDR-8000 was a breakthrough design at its introduction, and the forward-thinking platform is so advanced that it continues to lead the industry today. With unmatched capabilities for meeting unique customer requirements, the MDR-8000 is unrivaled in its flexibility and performance. MDR-8000 MultiChannel Configuration – Whether the need is for low capacity versus high capacity, TDM versus Four OC-3s in a Single 7' Rack Ethernet, or short-haul versus long-haul transmission, the MDR-8000 offers configurations to provide any level of protection or path availability. When your network requirements call for wireless transmission, the logical choice is to look to the microwave experts at Alcatel-Lucent. Let us put our expertise to work for you by demonstrating how the MDR-8000 can satisfy your specific applications.

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