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Mixed Band LTE 700 MHz MobileAccessVE Instant Coverage Solution User Manual 5
1.3.1.1 VCU Front Panel
The front panel supports simplex and duplex interfaces to the wireless LTE MIMO service (two
channels – corresponding to the two supported TDD MIMO channels) and includes interfaces to
VAPs or Slave VCUs depending on the configuration.
The following provides the front panel ports.
Figure 1-4. VCU Front Panel
Ports Description
MIMO1
MIMO2
Simplex (UL/DL) and Duplex (DUP) RF connections (two FDD MIMO
channels) to the service provider LTE Signal Source equipment. SMA type
connectors. Coax cables.
Note: When supporting SISO service – only MIMO 1 connectors are
relevant.
Management
RJ45 web management connection.
VE Access Pod
Ports 1-12
VAP/VCU port connections.
For Master VCU – Connections to Slave VCUs or VAPs.
For Slave VCU – Connections to VAPs.
Ethernet Ports
1-12
. Ethernet switch connections for Connected VAPs in either Master or
Slave Configurations.
Master
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.
Table 1-1: VCU Ports Description
Device
Set the VAP
Ethernet Ports 1-12
VAP Ports 1-12
Management
MIMO 2
Simplex/Duplex
ports
MIMO 1 Simplex/
Duplex ports
Master Port