Overview
Dual Band EnCOVER VE™ Instant Coverage Solution User Manual
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1.2.1.1
VCU Front Panel
The front panel supports the interfaces to the wireless services (two services – corresponding to
the two supported bands) and includes the VAP interfaces (that can also serve as Slave VCU
interfaces in Master/Slave VCU configuration). The front panel also interfaces to the Ethernet
switch, includes two connectors for receiving the wireless services from the Master VCU and the
management interface. Control and management interfaces.
The following provides the front panel ports.
Figure 4. VCU Front Panel
Table 1: VCU Ports Description
Ports
Description
Service1
Service2
RF connections (two wireless services) to the service provider RF
equipment (e.g. picocells). Coax cables.
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EGSM-UMTS: Service 1 - UMTS, Service 2 - EGSM
•
CELL-PCS: Service 1 - PCS, Service 2 – CELL
•
DCS-UMTS: Service 1 – UMTS, Service 2 - DCS
Management
RJ45 WEB management connection.
VE Access Pod Ports
1-4; 5-8; 7-12
VAP/VCU port connections (depending on whether the unit is
functioning as a VCU or Master VCU). RJ-45 connection to VAP/VCU
through the LAN infrastructure. CAT-5e/6 cables.
Ethernet Ports 1-4;
5-8; 7-12
Ethernet port connections to Ethernet Switch. Ethernet cables.
VCU/VCH
Used for connecting a Slave VCU to the Master VCU in a multi-tier
deployment
Reset
N/A
Ethernet Ports 1-4; 5-8; 7-12
VAP Ports 1-4; 5-8; 7-12
Management
Service 2
Service 1
VCU/VCH
Port
