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Distribution Switch Unit (DXU)
The DXU provides a system interface to the 2 Mbit/s or 1.5 Mbit/s link and cross connects
individual time slots to certain transceivers. The DXU also extracts the synchronisation
information from the PCM link and generates a timing reference for the RBS.
The DXU supports LAPD Multiplexing, LAPD Concentration and the Multi Drop
functionality.
Figure 3. Front view of DXU-21.
The RBS 2106 is delivered with DXU-21 that has some powerful features:
It is equipped with four transmission ports (E1/T1)
It is hardware prepared for support of EDGE functionality on up to twelve
transceivers.
It will support a synchronised radio network with help of an interface to an external
GPS receiver.
It will support the mobile positioning function with help of an interface to an external
LMU.
It will consist of a single unit with a removable Flashcard, permitting a fast and simple
load of Installation Data Base (IDB) and RBS software in the RBS 2106.
It is hardware prepared to support a “Site LAN” implementation with help of an
External O&M (EOM) bus. The EOM bus is designed as a standard Ethernet port.
It supports TG synchronisation.
It has built in ECU functionality.