User's Manual

Corning Optical Communications User Manual I CMA-066-AEN I Page 8
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Features and Capabilities ................................................................................................................... 11
1.2 System Architecture ............................................................................................................................ 12
1.2.1 HX Neutral Host Solution .......................................................................................................... 14
1.3 Application Topologies ........................................................................................................................ 15
1.4 System Monitoring and Management ................................................................................................. 16
1.5 HX Unit Interfaces ............................................................................................................................... 17
1.5.1 HX Indoor Interfaces ................................................................................................................. 17
1.5.1.1 HX Indoor SISO Internal and Front Panel Interfaces .................................................. 17
1.5.1.2 HX Indoor MIMO Internal and Front Interfaces ........................................................... 19
1.5.2 HX Outdoor Unit Interfaces ....................................................................................................... 21
2 Installation Guidelines ..................................................................................................... 22
2.1 Site Considerations ............................................................................................................................. 22
2.2 Environmental ..................................................................................................................................... 22
2.3 Installation Requirements .................................................................................................................... 22
2.4 Fiber Optic Requirements ................................................................................................................... 23
2.4.1 Authorized Optic Cables ........................................................................................................... 23
2.4.2 Fiber Optic Rules ...................................................................................................................... 24
2.5 RF Coaxial Cable Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 24
2.5.1 General Cable Installation Procedures ..................................................................................... 24
2.5.2 RF Rules ................................................................................................................................... 25
2.5.3 Coax Cable Lengths and Losses .............................................................................................. 25
2.5.4 Cable Routing ........................................................................................................................... 26
2.6 Antenna Specifications and Guidelines .............................................................................................. 26
2.6.1 Authorized Antennas and Couplers .......................................................................................... 26
2.6.2 General Antenna Installation Guidelines .................................................................................. 26
2.7 Grounding Requirement ...................................................................................................................... 26
2.8 Manual Handling ................................................................................................................................. 26
3 HX Indoor Physical Installation ....................................................................................... 27
3.1 Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................................................................... 27
3.2 Mounting .............................................................................................................................................. 28
3.2.1 General Instructions .................................................................................................................. 28
3.2.2 Rack Mount Installation ............................................................................................................. 28
3.2.3 Wall-Mount Installation .............................................................................................................. 30
3.2.3.1 Required/Recommended Tools and Materials for Wall Mount Installation ................. 30
3.2.3.2 Mounting HX on Wall ................................................................................................... 30
3.3 Connections ........................................................................................................................................ 33
3.3.1 RF and Fiber Connections ........................................................................................................ 33
3.3.2 Ground Connection ................................................................................................................... 34
3.3.3 Power Connections ................................................................................................................... 34
3.3.3.1 AC Models ................................................................................................................... 34