User's Manual

Horizon Compact Release 1.01.01 Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
2.0 Introduction to Horizon Compact
DragonWave’s Horizon Compact is a next-generation, high capacity, native Ethernet, microwave system
offering improved economics and simplified operations. Featuring zero-footprint, the radio and the modem
are integrated into one, single, compact, out-door-unit. Increased capacity (800Mbps); simplified
installation and operation; and improved troubleshooting mean lower lifecycle costs. This highly
integrated, carrier grade solution for Ethernet backhaul uses licensed or unlicensed spectrum.
Build your own network, easily and cost effectively. Connect fixed and mobile services to your network
fast. Extend the reach of your network for Ethernet services and add on the additional capacity as you
need it. Or, bring new Ethernet services to your high-capacity customers easily and cost effectively while
optimizing your investment in legacy technology and facilities.
High Capacity Native Ethernet Wireless Gigabit Ethernet
Designed as an Ethernet platform from the ground up, the DragonWave Horizon Compact meet s the
critical needs demanded by carrier class customers delivering a wireless GigE/100bT connection of up to
800 Mbps full duplex over licensed or unlicensed frequency allocations. With a native Ethernet design
and ultra-low latency, the Horizon Compact is optimized for next generation services.
Fixed and Scalable Bandwidth Operations
The Horizon Compact is a flexible bandwidth radio platform designed specifically for customers with rapid
scalability requirements. The DragonWave Horizon Compact scales from 10 to 400 Mbps via a simple
software configuration. For higher bandwidth needs, two radios can be polarization multiplexed on a
single antenna using a Dual Polarity Radio Mount (DPRM) to provide up to 800 Mbps of capacity in a
single link.
Zero-Footprint Option
The Horizon Compact is a single, outdoor, compact, weatherproof unit requiring no indoor space and is
available with optical and electrical GigE interface options.
Enhanced Network Management
Horizon Compact fully supports remote management via in-band or out -of -band management , using
SNMP (v3, V2c or V1), CLI and Web GUI. Security is a critical feature with SSH, SSL, and Radius.
Improved Reach
Horizon Compact enables bandwidth extensions over extended distances by providing up to 98 dB
system ga in in its standard power configuration, or up to 108dB in a high power configuration, both of
which can support antennas sized up to six feet. This feature combination enables link lengths beyond 50
km/30 mi. In addition, DragonWave’s dynamic modulation allows a link to be engineered to the highest
availability, while maximizing throughput in good weather conditions.
Network Protection
Using DragonWave’s Rapid Link Shutdown (RLS), Horizon Compact supports mesh and ring
configurations with ~50 ms switching time, enabling 99.999% available carrier class services.