Installation Manual

V5 Node B Installation Guide
Version 1.0.6 Page 30 of 44
Step 8 Inter-Shelf Connections
The optical MMF connections between the Control Shelf and Radio Equipment Shelves are
required to be made in the field.
The SFP optical modules used in the V5 limit the maximum length for the MMF optical
interface to
◊ 500metres (550yards) for 50/125um MMF
◊ 300metres (270yards) for 62.5/125um MMF
If longer lengths are required please contact IPWireless technical support for assistance.
The figures below illustrate the optical connections for these cables between the Control and
Radio Equipment shelf V5A configuration for illustrations.
Figure 5-11: Interface MMF Cable Connection