User's Manual

Introduction to the MA 2000 System
System Architecture
MA 2000 Installation and Configuration Guide 3
• MA 1200 Add-on – supports a single voice service. It enables a host RU to which it is
connected to provide an additional service.
• MA 850 – flexible and maintainable wireless transport platform that enables large-scale Wi-
Fi deployments and distribution of data services from 802.11a/b/g APs through the same
antennas as the voice services.
• MA 2000 Cabinet – houses up to five units (RUs and MA 1200 add-on), converges the
corresponding services (up to 20) and provides the interface to the coax antenna
infrastructure. (MA 850 can also be added externally)
• MA 2000 Lite – provides connections to two RUs, where MA 1200 add-on units may be
connected to the RUs to provide support for up to 8 services. (MA 850 can also be added).
• Antennas – wideband MobileAccess antennas
1.1.3 Management Elements
The following elements provide remote management for the MA 2000 system elements:
• MA 410/430 Controller – The controller provides the interface between the system
elements and the management and control mechanism.
• MCT – a Java based GUI application provided with both controllers. MCT is used to
setup the system elements and to provide basic management functions.
• MA NMS Manager™ – SEPARATELY PURCHASED APPLICATION. A Java based GUI
software application that provides enhanced monitoring and control capabilities for all
your
MA 430™ sites from a single location.