The document provides release notes for Cambium Networks PTP 810 System Release PTP 810-01-00. Key features of the release include support for the new PTP 810 Modular Modem Unit (MMU) and its variants, support for ODU-A and ODU-B at various frequencies, configurations including 1+0, 1+1, dual 1+0, 2+0 with and without XPIC, Ethernet and TDM functionality, management features, and known limitations. The release aims to provide flexibility and high capacity connectivity for Ethernet and TDM applications.

1. Cambium Networks PTP 810 Release Note
System Release PTP 810-01-00
Monday, July 16, 2012
Document: phn-2871_001v000
1 INTRODUCTION
This document provides information for the Cambium Networks PTP 810 Series System Release
PTP 810-01-00.
Software updates for PTP products are available from
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/ptp/software
The PTP 810 provides high capacity, flexibility, easy to deployment and a rich feature sets for
wireless digital communications networks. The PTP 810 represents a new microwave architecture
that is designed to address universal applications for PDH, SDH and IP platforms. This advanced
technology platform is designed to provide the flexibility to customers for their current and future
network needs.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The recommendations,
technical data, configurations and statements in this document are believed to be reliable and
accurate, but are presented without implied or express warranty. Users must take full
responsibility for their applications of any product specified in this document. The information in
this document is proprietary to Cambium Networks Ltd.
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2 PTP 810 VARIANTS
This release of software supports the following variants:
VARIANT REGION
PTP L6810 ETSI, IC, FCC
PTP U6810 ETSI, FCC
PTP 07810 ETSI
PTP 08810 ETSI
PTP 11810 ETSI, IC, FCC
PTP 13810 ETSI
PTP 15810 ETSI
PTP 18810 ETSI, IC, FCC
PTP 23810 ETSI, IC, FCC
PTP 26810 ETSI, FCC
PTP 28810 ETSI
PTP 32810 ETSI
PTP 38810 ETSI, IC, FCC
3 FEATURES IN PTP 810-01-00
3.1 PTP 810-01-00 Software Package
System Release PTP 810-01-00 software package contains a set of software image given in
the following table.
Base Model Firmware Image:
Image Bank 1 Bank 2
Kernel 0.3.5 0.3.5
Application 3.1.23 3.1.23
Controller FPGA 4501_v8E 4501_v8E
Master I/O FPGA Note 1 Note 1
ODU R2-3.1.23 R2-3.1.23
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Bootloader 1.3.3 NA
Modem East Firmware U-3.3.5 U-3.3.5
Modem East FPGA 4700_PI02.03.01 4700_UM03.03.00
Modem West Firmware U-3.3.5 U-3.3.5
Modem West FPGA 4700_PI02.03.01 4700_UM03.03.00
Note 1: The default factory firmware image for the Master I/O FPGA is dependent on the Master I/O Module
installed in the base module configuration.
Master I/O Module Firmware Image:
Master IO Module Bank 1 Bank 2
PTP 810 MMU Standard Master I/O module 4101_ST04.03.07 4101_ST04.03.07
PTP 810 MMU GigE Master I/O module 4130_JG04.03.07 4130_SG04.03.07
Expansion I/O Module Firmware Image:
Expansion I/O Module Bank 1 Bank 2
PTP 810 MMU Expansion I/O: 16xE1/T1 4132_EX03.01.02 4132_EX03.01.02
Default Mode File: MODES-CM-STD-R1.1.cfg
3.2 Introduction of PTP 810 Modular Modem Unit (MMU)
System Release PTP 810-01-00 introduces the PTP 810 MMU, a modular architecture
modem unit, which delivers reliable, high capacity connectivity and backhaul for both
Ethernet and TDM applications. The pluggable modular designed modem unit supports
E1/T1 and Ethernet on a single platform, giving customers great flexibility to configure the
best system at the optimal cost.
PTP 810 MMU provides native Ethernet and native TDM support.
The following Base Models are supported in PTP 810-01-00 release.
• PTP 810 MMU Standard, 2xFE + 16xE1/T1
• PTP 810 MMU GigE, 4xGigE + 1xGigE SFP slot + 2xE1/T1
• PTP 810 MMU Standard Dual Modem, 2xFE + 16xE1/T1
• PTP 810 MMU GigE Dual Modem, 4xGigE + 1xGigE SFP + 2xE1/T1
The following Expansion Modules is supported in PTP 810-01-00 release.
• PTP 810 MMU Expansion I/O: 16xE1/T1
3.3 Support of ODU-A and ODU-B
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports both ODU-A and ODU-B at the following frequencies:
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• ODU-A
o ETSI/FCC/IC: L6 GHz
o ETSI/FCC: U6 GHz
o ETSI: 7 GHz
o ETSI: 8 GHz
o ETSI/FCC/IC: 11 GHz
o ETSI: 13 GHz
o ETSI: 15 GHz
o ETSI/FCC/IC: 18 GHz
o ETSI/FCC/IC: 23 GHz
o ETSI/FCC: 26 GHz
o ETSI: 28 GHz
o ETSI: 32 GHz
o ETSI/FCC/IC: 38 GHz
• ODU-B
o FCC/IC: 11 GHz
o FCC/IC: 18 GHz
o FCC/IC: 23 GHz
3.4 Support Configurations
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports the following configurations:
• 1+0
• 1+1, Hot Standby
• 1+1, Hot Standby with Spatial Diversity
• Dual 1+0 for Ring, Ribbon, Mesh and Star Networks
• 2+0, with Dual Frequency
• 2+0, with Cross Polar Interference Cancellation (XPIC)
3.5 Support of Auxiliary Serial Data Channel (Data Orderwire Channel)
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports a single 64 kbps wayside data channel.
The channel supports operation at a rate of 64 kbps synchronous using the RS-422 protocol or
19.2 kbps asynchronous using the RS-232 protocol.
The auxiliary serial data channel I/O use a RJ-45 connector at the Master I/O module.
3.6 Support of External Alarm I/O
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports two Form C electrical interface, two TTL alarm outputs
and four TTL alarm inputs at Master I/O module.
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3.7 Support of XPIC
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports 2+0 XPIC operation.
2+0 XPIC is supported for channel bandwidths of 28MHz or greater along with 64-QAM, 128-
QAM or 256-QAM modulations.
In a 2+0 XPIC configuration, both links are required to have the same configuration. Each link
carries independent payloads based on channel mapping and Ethernet Link Aggregation. An
XPIC cable is required to connect the two modem modules together.
3.8 Support of Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC)
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports ATPC using Adaptive Power Control (APC), which
enables the MMU to dynamically adjust the output transmit power based on actual strength and
quality of the signal.
ATPC provides a capability to reduce interference in densely deployed networks. It enables the
PTP 810 to transmit at the minimum power level necessary to maintain a link regardless of the
prevailing weather and interference conditions.
3.9 Support of E1/T1 TDM Circuit
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports E1/T1 circuit termination and switching via a build-in
TDM switch.
The PTP 810 MMU TDM switch provides any-to-any E1/T1 routing between front panel ports
and RF links. The flexible channel mapping allows selection from predefined routings or custom
routing.
3.10 Support of TDM Protection
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports SNCP-like protection for E1/T1 circuits deployed in a
ring topology.
When configuring SNCP-like protection, the operator specifies a working path and a protection
path for each E1/T1 circuit. The PTP 810 MMU transmits an ingressing E1/T1 circuit onto both
the working and protection paths. In the event an AIS condition is detected on the working path
of an egressing E1/T1 circuit, the PTP 810 MMU switches to receiving the E1/T1 circuit from
the protection path.
Traffic outage during the protection switch is 50 ms or less.
SNCP-like switching is non-revertive. Once a switch has occurred, the protection path becomes
the working path and the working path becomes the protection path.
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3.11 Support of Ethernet Link Aggregation
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports aggregation of bandwidth for gigabit Ethernet up to 700
Mbps total throughput with 2+0 configuration. The operation of a 2+0 link with Ethernet payload
depends on the Master I/O module that is deployed.
When a GigE Master I/O module is deployed, the PTP 810 MMU can be configured to support
either Segregation or Transparent Link Aggregation of the Ethernet payload.
1. Segregation - The PTP 810 MMU’s front-panel GigE ports can be grouped into two
groups. Traffic from group 1 is sent across one radio link and traffic from group 2 is sent
across the other radio link.
2. Transparent Link Aggregation – The PTP 810 MMU’s front-panel GigE ports share the
aggregate bandwidth. The PTP 810 MMU load balances the Ethernet traffic between the
two radio links.
The Standard Master I/O module does not support Transparent Link Aggregation as described
above. The Standard Master I/O module includes two front panel Ethernet ports. Using
Segregation, the traffic from one port is sent across one radio link and the traffic from the other
port is sent across the other radio link.
3.12 Support of Ethernet Flow Control
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports Ethernet flow control defined by IEEE 802.3 2005.
Flow control is supported in both full duplex and half duplex mode. Full-duplex is implemented
with respect for PAUSE packets as well as generation of PAUSE packets. Half-duplex is
implemented with back-pressure.
Four options of Flow control are supported:
• Disable
• Symmetric
• Receive Only
• Send Only
3.13 Support of Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports LACP defined by IEEE 802.3ad.
The LACP feature bundles individual Ethernet links into a single logical link that provides the
aggregate bandwidth.
LACP is only available with the GigE Master I/O module.
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3.14 Support of Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) Ethernet Protection
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports RSTP defined by IEEE 802.1D-2004 for Ethernet
payload and Ethernet Network Management traffic.
In a ring topology, RSTP forces a break in the ring. If a radio link goes down, the RSTP will re-
enable the broken link to establish connectivity with all radios within the ring.
3.15 Support of Quality of Service (QoS)
System Release PTP 810-01-00 provides QoS processing for Ethernet traffic served by 4 level
priority queues.
PTP 810 implements the QoS using weighted priority queues and strict priority queues.
PTP 810 supports mapping traffic to specific priority queues based on the priority assigned to the
Ethernet ports, the priority tag field in VLAN Tagged packets, or the value of the DSCP field of
IPv4 packets.
3.16 Support of VLAN
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports Port based VLAN and Static Tag based VLAN.
For Port based VLAN, customer can configure which ports are connected to each other.
Static Tag based VLAN supports Single Tag mode, Double Tag (S Tag + C Tag) mode and
Double Tag (C Tag + C Tag) mode.
3.17 Support of Web Enabled Browser
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports a Web browser based GUI using HTTP or HTTPS for
control, status and provisioning.
Access to the Web GUI is password protected.
3.18 Support of Out-of-Band Management
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports Out-of-Band Management.
3.19 Support of Command Line Interface (CLI)
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports a menu driven CLI interface. Access to CLI is
password protected.
The CLI interface can be accessed via Telnet, SSH or Serial line based console connection.
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3.20 Support of Network Management via SNMP Protocol
System Release PTP 810-01-00 supports SNMP v1, v2 and v3, with following MIB supported:
• MIB-II (RFC 1213)
• MIB (RFC3625, RFC 2558, RFC3895 and RFC 2863)
• Custom MIB
4 KNOWN RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS IN PTP 810-01-00
4.1 Use of MMU SMTP Mail Service may cause loss of management services and
Ethernet bridging
Use of the MMU SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) service may cause the MMU to lose
management services (SNMP, web browser, and telnet/SSH access) and possibly lead to failure
of Ethernet bridging.
SMTP is disabled by default.
SMTP is an unsupported feature and should NOT be enabled within the MMU.
• Should SMTP be inadvertently enabled and management services be lost, a reboot of the
Controller module will restore services. This can be performed via the management
interface, if accessible, or by removal and reinsertion of the module within the chassis.
This action will not affect data services.
• Should SMTP be inadvertently enabled and Ethernet bridging is lost, a full reboot of the
MMU will restore services.
5 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
To Contact Cambium Technical Support, please visit our support pages at:
http://www.cambiumnetworks.com/support/technical.php
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