User's Manual

Horizon Compact Plus Release 1.0.1 Wireless Ethernet Product User Manual – Volume 1
2.0 Introduction to Horizon Compact Plus
DragonWave’s Horizon Compact Plus 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 Plus meets 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 Plus is optimized for next generation services.
Fixed and Scalable Bandwidth Operations
The Horizon Compact Plus is a flexible bandwidth radio platform designed specifically for customers with
rapid scalability requirements. The DragonWave Horizon Compact Plus 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 Polarization Radio Mount (DPRM) to provide up to 800 Mbps of capacity in
a single link.
Zero-Footprint Option
The Horizon Compact Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus enables bandwidth extensions over extended distances by providing up to 112 dB
system gain. Antennas sized up to six feet are also supported. 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 Plus supports mesh and ring
configurations with ~50 ms switching time, enabling 99.999% available carrier class services.
Product Features
6 -60 GHz Frequency Support
Zero footprint, fully integrated all-outdoor unit
Service aware Hitless Automatic Adaptive Modulation
(HAAM)
SyncE support and optimized transport of 1588v2
Pay-as-you-grow with automatic remote scalability
Comprehensive Ethernet OAM support (802.3ah, 802.1ag,
Y.1731)
Advanced QoS support with 8 levels of prioritization
Lowest total cost of ownership solution
Comprehensive management and provisioning with
DragonVision NMS