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Corning Optical Communications User Manual I CMA-482-AEN I Page 13
1 INTRODUCTION
The five-band remote access unit (RAU5x) is a fiber fed, multi-service indoor coverage remote solution for Corning® optical
network evolution (ONE
™
) solutions. It enables multiple wireless technologies and operator services to be distributed over a
single broadband infrastructure. The RAU5x supports up to five SISO services (model dependent) in various combinations in
addition to two MIMO services via an expansion module. The RF services are routed from the headend according to user
defined service groups over single-mode fiber and converted for distribution by the specified remotes via an external
broadband antenna
Note: RAU5x can be ordered with a preassembled Corning external antenna or can be connected to external omni directional
or directional antennas complying with the requirements specified in Section 3.6.1.
The remote unit can host the following additional modules:
• RxU67 (Remote expansion unit 67) – provides 600MHz and FirstNet 700 support
• RxU2325 (Remote expansion unit 2325) — provides support for two additional bands: 2300 MHz WCS and 2500 MHz
TDD
• GEM (Gigabit Ethernet module) – provides Gigabit Ethernet support, enabling offload, expansion and effective use of Wi-
Fi resources. Ethernet services from the corporate LAN (received via Ethernet switch) are routed towards the GEM. The
optical traffic is then converted to 1GbE by the GEM and distributed to two third party equipment such as access points,
Ethernet switch, etc.
Note: RxU67 and GEM cannot be added together.
The RAU5x can be deployed alongside other Corning ONE remotes (e.g., mid-power remote unit – MRU), sharing a common
headend and element management system. Management and configuration options are provided for each remote access unit
service via a web session to the headend control module (HCM).
1.1 Key Features and Capabilities
• Multi-frequency/ multi-service platform: supports five services: ESMR 800/CELL 850, LTE 700, AWS1/3 1700, and PCS 1900
• Expansion of RAU5x services via RxU2325 plug-in module which supports 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz TDD — support for
seven services per coverage area over the same footprint.
• Multi-operator optimized platform — services from a number of operators can be distributed by the same unit
• Operator grade performance — advanced signal handling, RF filtering and management ensures operator grade
performance
• Optic fiber savings — all services are routed over a single optic fiber pair
• Expansion module RxU67 providing expansion of two additional bands: 600MHz and FirstNet 700.
• Ethernet support —supports “plug in” GEM providing support for connected IP devices (Wi-Fi APs, IP Phones, etc.) with
Ethernet pass through and PoE
• Simple installation and maintenance — provided with easy-to-install mounting bracket; all interfaces located on front panel
• Array of mounting options — various accessory kits available to accommodate different mounting options: wall/ceiling
mount, back-to-back wall mount, acoustic ceiling installations
• Management and control — alarm forward to NOC or standard EMS via SNMP, software-controlled output power and optical
link auto gain control