User's Manual

Overview
Dual-Band MobileAccessVE Instant Coverage Solution User Manual 4
While operating as a Slave VCU:
 Interfaces to Master VCU
 Converges Wireless services, Ethernet and PoE and interfaces to VAPs
 Management and control of connected VAPs
1.2.1.1 VCU Front Panel
The front panel supports the interfaces to the wireless services (two services – corresponding to
the two supported bands) and includes interfaces to VAPs or Slave VCUs (depending on the
configuration).
The front panel also interfaces to the Ethernet switch, includes a connector (VCU/VCH) for
receiving the wireless services from the Master VCU (in Master/Slave configuration) and the
management interface.
The following provides the front panel ports.
Figure 1-4. VCU Front Panel
Table 1: VCU Ports Description
Ports
Description
Service1
Service2
RF connections (two wireless services) to the service provider RF
equipment (e.g. picocells). N-Type female connectors. Coax cables.
 EGSM-UMTS: Service 1 - UMTS, Service 2 - EGSM
 CELL-PCS: Service 1 - PCS, Service 2 – CELL
 DCS-UMTS: Service 1 – UMTS, Service 2 - DCS
Management
RJ45 WEB management connection.
VE Access Pod Ports
1-4; 5-8; 7-12
VAP/VCU port connections. RJ-45 connection to VAP/VCU through the
LAN infrastructure. CAT-5e/6 cables.
If VCU is connected as Master – these are connections to the Slave
VCUs.
If VCU is connected as Slave – these are connections to VAPs.
Ethernet Ports 1-4;
5-8; 7-12
Ethernet port connections to Ethernet Switch. Ethernet cables (used
only in Slave VCUs).
VCU/VCH
Used for connecting a Slave VCU to the Master VCU in a multi-tier
deployment (connects to one of the VAP ports of the Master VCU).
Reset
N/A in current version.
Ethernet Ports 1-4; 5-8; 7-12
VAP Ports 1-4; 5-8; 7-12
Management
Service 2
Service 1
VCU/VCH
Port