Market Applications Mobile and fixed networks - voice, Internet, PABX, DSL, video, VoIP, and others Broadcast networks - digital video broadcast, TV, radio, and telemedicine Private networks - IP LAN connectivity, (FE, GbE), VoIP, client-server application, remote storage, video conferencing, TDM services, infrastructure redundancy, and more

Whether it’s 2G, 3G, WiMAX, triple play converged services or legacy networks, today more than ever, operators are looking for a solution that will cover the most modern telecommunications trends. The GE MDS Intrepid-HC answers the need for a future-proof, efficient wireless networking solution that ensures backhaul profitability.

State-of-the-art technology and a common hardware platform supporting multiple capacities, frequencies and configurations, make the GE MDS Intrepid-HC solution ideal for a broad range of network applications.

Optimizing operator costs and reducing risk were the foundations of the GE MDS Intrepid-HC system design. With its rapid deployment and maximum equipment efficiency, GE MDS’s field proven solutions allow operators to leverage their investments and OPEX by simplifying migration to higher capacity multi-service systems.

Maximum Versatility, Maximum Choice

GE MDS Intrepid-HC is a versatile solution with the most comprehensive combination of advanced features and capabilities in a single platform. From 155 to 622 Mbps SDH/SONET and 50 to 800 Mbps Fast/Gigabit Ethernet throughput, a frequency range of 6 to 38 GHz and modulation schemes including QPSK, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 QAM over 10-56 MHz channels, GE MDS Intrepid-HC is an essential building block for any network.

GE MDS Intrepid-HC includes a variety of interfaces such as Gigabit Ethernet, nxDS3 and nxE1/DS1. The system can be installed in split-mount and all-indoor configurations, for long, medium and short haul transmission, with multiple protection schemes.

Why use a GE MDS Intrepid-HC™ Wireless Networking Solution?

Combining unparalleled spectral efficiency, hardware efficiency, modularity, flexibility and upgradeability in a single, compact and cost-effective system, the GE MDS Intrepid family is a breakthrough in the wireless point-to-point market.

Features

• Cost effective performance, with the latest XPIC and modulations
• A single IDU supports: 45-622 Mbps, TDM capacities, or 50-800 Mbps Ethernet throughput
• Fast service provisioning
• Smaller antennas, lower installation costs
• Modular, "expand-on-demand," scalable and future-proof architecture
• Long, medium, and short reach using the same indoor unit
• Built-in space and frequency diversity
• Assured interoperability with standard SDH/SONET and IP equipment
• Comprehensive network management
• Split-mount and all-indoor installations

Integrated Solutions

• TDM - Delivering high-capacity SDH/SONET (nxSTM-1/OC3) and medium to high PDH traffic (nxE1/DS1,1xDS3, and 3xDS3)
• Ethernet - For IP-based traffic, flexible and robust fiber-like solution with Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet options.
• Converged - Both TDM and Ethernet traffic interfaces can be provided within the same radio carrier. Each carrier allocates capacity for nxE1/DS1 traffic utilizing the remaining bandwidth for Ethernet traffic. This method, known as dynamic bandwidth allocation, is available for Fast & Gigabit Ethernet solutions.
• Long-Haul - GE MDS Intrepid-HC (High Power) is the first split-mount radio to be optimized for long-haul applications. Unique embedded space diversity protection, with dual receiver architecture, extremely high transmit power and IF combining algorithm, guarantee superior performance and errorless transmission. A carrier-grade solution that uses less equipment and smaller antennas, resulting in substantial savings on initial investments and operational expenditures.
• Security - Secure solutions with advanced encryption are based on the AES algorithm. When encrypted links are essential for applications such as those in government or military facilities, GE MDS Intrepid-HC ensures that data will be encoded, so that only authorized users are able to send or receive it over the link.

System Overview

• Provides wireless high-capacity digital transmission over short, medium and long distances, in a variety of network capacities, frequencies and modulation schemes.
• Distances - Outdoor Units (ODUs) are used for short to medium haul applications and operate in the entire frequency range of 6-38 GHz. RFUs (RF Units) are used for long haul applications, operate in the frequency range of 6-11 GHz and can be installed outdoors in a split-mount configuration or all-indoor in a standard rack.
• Configurations - Typical configuration includes an Indoor Unit (IDU) consisting of a compact 1U chassis with two independent traffic modules, a single control unit for both modules, an ODU and an antenna. The two independent, hot-swappable carriers can be used for protection, diversity or double capacity. High spectral efficiency is ensured by choosing the same frequency for double the capacity, whereby both carriers are used for vertical and horizontal polarization, implemented by the built-in XPIC mechanism. A 2U IDU that can host up to four carriers is available for optimized protected configurations using XPIC and space diversity.
• Capacities - The system can easily upgrade TDM capacities of 45 to 622 Mbps or Ethernet throughput from 50 up to 800 Mbps, using the same 1U IDU. The two independent modules in the 1U chassis can each deliver 45 to 311 Mbps for PDH/SDH/SONET or 50 to 400 Mbps throughput for Ethernet traffic, optimizing the solution for every network topology and configuration.
• Topologies - Supported topologies include point-to-point, ring, star, mesh and cascaded chain. In East-West configurations (ring and cascaded topologies) one carrier is directed to the East and the other to the West, reducing equipment and resource requirements in each node, which in turn, increases network efficiency.
• Protection - Protected configurations include 1+1/2+2 HSB and 1+1 HSB with space or frequency diversity and with optional XPIC, Cross Polarization Interference Canceller mechanism. The hitless/errorless protection mechanism, provides superior resilience. Network protection schemes include SNCP/UPSR (e.g. 2+0 East-West configurations) and MSP 1+1. All trafficaffecting circuitry has inherent redundancy.
• Seamless Integration - Seamlessly integrates in any SDH/SONET, IP and ATM network, while supporting a wide variety of Ethernet and TDM interfaces, including nxE1/DS1, nxDS3, nxSTM-1/OC-3, STM-4/OC-12, nxFE and GbE. Enables network designers to meet growing market needs, including integration of current and next generation technologies, using the same radio equipment.

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System Specifications

• Auxiliary Channels:
  • Wayside Channel, per carrier: 2 Mbps or 64 Kbps, Ethernet 10BaseT (way side channel uses 2 Mbps of Ethernet traffic capacity)
  • Engineering Order Wire: Audio channel (64 Kbps) G.711
  • User Channels: V.11 and RS-232 up to 64 Kbps
• Environment:
  • Operating Temperature: ODU/RFU: -35ºc to 55ºc (31ºF to 131ºF), IDU: -5ºc to 45ºc (23ºF to 113ºF)
  • Relative Humidity: ODU/RFU: up to 100% (all weather operation), IDU: up to 95% (non-condensing)
  • Altitude: Up to 4,500 m (15,000 ft)
• Power Input:
  • Standard Input: -48 VDC
  • DC Input range: -40.5 to -72 VDC (up to -57 VDC for USA market)
  • Optional Input: 110-220 VAC
• Power Consumption:
  • Max System (ODU+IDU) Power Consumption (11-38 GHz): 1+0= 65W, 1+1= 105W
  • Max System (ODU+IDU) Power Consumption (6-8 GHz): 1+0= 80W, 1+1= 130W
  • Max System (RFU+IDU) Power Consumption ( HP 6-11 GHz): 1+0=105W, 1+1= 150W

Mechanical

• ODU (11-38 GHz): 27 cm diameter x 14 cm depth (10.8” diameter x 4.5” depth), weight: 8 kg/18 lbs
• ODU (6-8 GHz): 40.9 cm height x 28.6 width x 86 depth, weight: 8 kg/18 lbs
• RFU (HP 6-11 GHz): 49 cm height x 14.4 cm width x 28 cm depth (19” x 6” x 11”), weight: 7 kg/16 lbs
• IDU (1U): 4.4 cm height x 43.2 cm width x 24 cm depth (1.7” x 17” x 9.4”), weight: 5 kg/11 lbs
• IDU-ODU/RFU Coaxial Cable: RG-223 (100 m/300 ft), Belden 9914/RG-8 (300 m/1000 ft) or equivalent, N-type connectors (male)

Network Management

• Type: SNMP, in compliance with RFC 1213, RFC 1595 (SONET MIB)
• Local or Remote: With advanced GUI for Windows 2000/2003/XP and Sun Solaris, integrated with HP OpenView
• NMS Interface: Ethernet 10Base-T, RS-232 (PPP, SLIP), built-in Ethernet
• Local Configuration & Monitoring: Standard ASCII terminal, serial RS-232
• In-Band Management: Uses standard embedded communications channel, dual port built-in Ethernet hub
• TMN: NMS functions are in accordance with ITU-T recommendations for TMN
• External Alarms: 5 inputs: TTL-level or contact closure to ground. 3 outputs: Form C contacts, software configurable
• Performance Monitoring: Integral with onboard memory according to ITU-T G.828

Confituration Diagram

All values are typical.

GE MDS products are manufactured under a quality system certified to ISO 9001. GE MDS reserves the right to make changes to specifications of products described in this data sheet at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.

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