Differences Between Huawei ATCA-Based and CPCI-Based SoftSwitches ISSUE2.0

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Differences Between
Huawei ATCA-Based and
CPCI-Based SoftSwitches
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This slides describe the differences between

ATCA-based and CPCI-based softswitches
from different aspects. Upon completion of this
course, you will be able to master the changes
made to the ATCA-based softswitch compared
with the CPCI-based softswitch.
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Chapter 1 Overall Differences

Chapter 2 Hardware Differences
Chapter 3 Background Differences
Chapter 4 NMS Differences
Chapter 5 O&M Differences
Chapter 6 Function Differences
Chapter 7 Documentation Differences
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1.1 Networking
1.2 Performance and Reliability
1.3 Software Architecture
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Networking (No Difference Between ATCA and CPCI)

STP
STP
HLR/SCP/SMSC
MSS2
MSS1
Backup
MSC Server
Heart Beat
MSC Server
PC 1
PC 2
PC 0
PC 0
IP/MPLS
BSC2
Backup Center
IP/MPLS
Mini-Flex Mini-Flex
BSC1
HLR/SCP/SMSC
BSC3
Mini-Flex
BSC4
BSC1
N+1 Dual Homing + Mini-Flex
BSC2
BSC3
BSC4
MSC Pool + Mini-Flex
Huawei's mobile soft switch supports various networking modes, such as the multi-area network, N+1 dual homing, and MSC Pool. The network
structure of ATCA-based softswitches is the same as the network structure of CPCI-based soft switches. You can use a mixture of ATCA-based
softswitches and CPCI-based softswitches to form an MSC Pool.
The ATCA-based soft switch has a large capacity. Therefore, it uses multiple signaling points to interwork with other NEs. MPLS ---Multiprotocol
label switching
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1.1 Networking
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Performance (ATCA is much better than CPCI) and

Reliability (No Difference Between ATCA and CPCI)
High performance
The ATCA(ADVANCE TELECOMMUNICATION COMPUTE ARCHITECTURE)-based softswitch uses

Intel four-core CPUs, with a main frequency of 2.13 GHz and data switching bandwidth of 2.5 Tbit/s.
The ATCA-based soft switch uses server blades, which facilitate distributed deployment.
The performance of a fully loaded ATCA-based VMSC with two cabinets and three subracks can
reach 26 MBHCA. Such a VMSC can support 10 million subscribers.
High integration and low power consumption

The following data is obtained based on the second traffic model of China Mobile in 2009:
The power consumption of an ATCA-based cabinet is 1.8 kW. The power consumption of two CPCICOMPACT PCI ----PCIMG PCI INDUSTRIAL COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE GROUP based
cabinets is 2.3 kW.
The occupied area of an ATCA-based cabinet is 0.48 square meters. The occupied area of an CPCIPCI --- PHERIFERIAL COMPONENET INTERCONNECT based cabinet is 0.96 square meters.
High reliability (99.999%)
All units of the ATCA-based Soft's witch are hot-swappable.
The ATCA-based soft's witch provides redundancy of all key components, such as the power
modules, fan modules, management modules, and processing modules.
The ATCA platform enables the software to capitalize on the advanced hardware
with multiple cores and multiple CPUs, thus improving the system performance
without affecting the reliability.
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1.1 Networking
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Software Architecture (No Big Difference

Between ATCA and CPCI)
Host software
Service processing
Database
Protocol processing
Signaling interface and
bearer
Device mgmt
Performance
Configuration
Alarm
Maintenance
Communication
Middleware
Background software
Performance
Configuration
Alarm
Maintenance
LMT
WebUI
Device mgmt
Database software
Operating system
Operating system
The software architecture is consistent for the ATCA and CPCI platforms.
The differences between them are as follows:
The background software of the ATCA platform consists of the OMU, LMT, and
WebUI. The OMU is deployed on the UPBA1, and the LMT and WebUI on PCs to
implement man-machine interaction and device management.
The background software of the CPCI platform consists of the BAM and LMT. The
BAM is deployed on a server, and the LMT on PCs to implement man-machine
interaction and device management.
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The ATCA Softswitch Changes to Use the Linux OS

Component
CPCI
ATCA
Service boards
VxWorks
Compact Linux
iGWB
Windows server
Linux boards
XPTU
Windows server
Linux boards (The XPTU and

the OMU are integrated into
the same board)
BAM/OMU
Windows server, SQL
Linux boards, Oracle
database
database
Note: When the SOSM networking is enabled, an XPTU server based on

the Windows OS is required.
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2.1 Hardware Architecture
2.2 Hardware Specifications
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Hardware Structure (ATCA Different from CPCI)

Bottom-layer
signaling
processing
module
Interface module
BITS
E1
interface
ATM-2M
interface
WCKI
WEPI
Service
processing
module
WCPC
WEPI
WEAM
FE
interface
WBFI
WIFM
ATM
interface
WBAI
WCCU
WCDB
WBSG
WAFM
WMGC
WHSC
LAN bus
OSTA bus
WS
NMS
WS
BC
BAM
WSIU/WSMU
System support module
iGWB
OAM module
Hardware architecture (CPCI)
Hardware architecture (ATCA)
The differences are as follows:
The hardware architecture of the ATCA platform fully complies with the PICMG 3.x standards,
and therefore is an open standard platform.
The hardware architecture of the CPCI platform complies with the PICMG 2.x (PCI industrial
computer architecture group) standards, but is modified based on the requirements of vendors.
The inter-subrack cascading of the ATCA platform is implemented through the internal SWU/SWI
boards. Therefore, the LAN switches used in the CPCI platform are not necessary in the ATCA
platform.
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Buses in the ATCA Platform Have Better Extensibility

and Are More Compliant to the Standards
CPCI
ATCA
H.110 bus
Base bus
CPCI bus
Fabric bus
Ethernet bus
IPMB bus
TDM bus
Buses in the CPCI platform have limited bandwidth:
Bandwidth of the CPCI bus: 2 x 2 Gbit/s
Bandwidth of the H.110 bus: 256 Mbit/s
Bandwidth of the Ethernet bus: 24 x 100 Mbit/s
Buses in the ATCA platform have better extensibility and are more compliant to the
standards:
IPMB bus: It is the device management bus of the OSTA2.0 subrack. It monitors and manages the hardware
in a subrack.
Base bus: It is the bus of the management control plane. It provides a channel for software loading, alarms,
and maintenance.
Fabric bus: It is the data channel of the service plane. It is used to carry service-related information in the
system.
TDM bus: It is used to transmit the data of synchronization clocks and inter-board narrowband timeslots.
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2.1 Hardware Architecture
2.2 Hardware Specifications
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MSOFTX3000 Hardware (ATCA vs CPCI)

Item
CPU
CPCI
ATCA
Power PC 750GL, with a main frequency of
X86 series, 4-core, with a main frequency of
1G
2.13 G
Memory
1 GB
24 GB
Cabinet dimensions
N68E (2.2m x 0.6m x 0.8m)
N68E (2.2m x 0.6m x 0.8m)
9U (height) 19" (width)
14U (height) 19" (width) integrated subrack
Five cabinets with eighteen subracks
Two cabinets with three subracks
Weight
Smaller than or equal to 450 kg
Smaller than or equal to 356 kg
Working voltage
-48 V DC
-48 V DC/-60 V DC
Working
temperature
5-40 degrees centigrade (long-term) -5-50

degrees centigrade (short-term)
5-40 degrees centigrade (long-term) -5-50

degrees centigrade (short-term)
Working humidity
5%-85% (long-term) 5%-90% (short-term)
5%-85% (long-term) 5%-90% (short-term)
Number of CPUs
on each board
(Height x Width x
Depth)
Subrack
dimensions
Maximum
configuration
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3.1 OMU and BAM
3.2 LMT
3.3 Performance Measurement
3.4 CDR Browse
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The OMU Provides More Functions Than the

BAM
The differences between the OMU and the BAM are as follows:
SN
CPCI BAM
ATCA OMU
Supports single-NE management
Supports multiple-NE management
Run on a server (PC)
Run on a board
Windows OS
Linux OS
Supported northbound interface:
Supported northbound interfaces: SNMP,
MML
SOAP, MML, WEB, and FTP
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3.1 OMU and BAM
3.2 LMT
3.4 CDR Browse
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The ATCA LMT Supports Layered Management

The differences between the ATCA LMT and the CPCI LMT are as follows:
SN
1
CPCI LMT
ATCA LMT
Supports single-NE
Supports multiple-NE management.
management.
2
Supports single-layer interface
Supports multiple-layer interface. You can right-
(The initial interface displayed
click and choose the CGP node, service and
after the LMT is launched is an
charging node, MML, tracing, and monitoring.
MML interface).
3
The device panel contains a
The device panel contains hardware panel and
uniform interface.
software panel, displaying the hardware and

software status of the boards in a layered form.
You cannot check the status of
You can check the status of OMU processes
BAM processes through the
through the LMT.
LMT.
Note: The CGP is a carrier-class software platform established on the hardware platform. It features high usability, high
performance, easy O&M, and easy integration. The CGP provides the following:
Hardware management and multiple-NE maintenance and management
Bottom-layer function components that support service process development
Environment that supports service process development
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Interfaces of the ATCA LMT and CPCI LMT
ATCA LMT
CPCI LMT
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3.1 OMU and BAM
3.2 LMT
3.4 CDR Browse
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The ATCA Softswitch Provides User-Friendly

Web-Mode PM Client
The differences between the ATCA PM client and the CPCI PM client are as follows:
SN
CPCI PM
ATCA PM
MML and GUI
Web
Register PM tasks using MML
Register PM tasks through the Web client
commands and GUI

3
Register objects and tasks
Register tasks and objects separately
together
4
You can enter the registration
You can enter the registration through objects
through the function sets.
and function sets.
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3.1 OMU and BAM
3.2 LMT
3.4 CDR Browse
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The ATCA iGWB Provides Web-Mode CDR Browse Interface
iGWB
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4.1 NMS Management
4.2 Patch Operations
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NMS Management
M2000
MML
MML+SOAP
CGP
BAM
BAM
BAM
CPCI
ATCA
The figure on the left shows the NMS (network management system
/OAM)management in the CPCI platform. The NMS directly connects to the
MSOFTX3000 through the MML protocol. In this example, an NMS (M2000)
connects to three MSOFTX3000s.
The figure on the right shows the NMS management in the ATCA platform. The NMS
directly connects to the CGP through the MML and SOAP protocols and indirectly
connects to the MSOFTX3000. The CGP and the MSOFTX3000 are managed by the
NSM as a single entity. The NMS communicates with the MSOFTX3000 through the
CGP.
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4.1 NMS Management
4.2 Patch Operations
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The ATCA NMS Provides the Hot Patch Management

Function
Compared with the NMS of the CPCI platform, the NMS of the ATCA platform
provides the hot patch management function.
Choose Software > Browser, as shown in the figure above. The Software Browser
window is displayed.
Click the NM Server tab and then choose the CGPOMU node. The patches available
on the NMS are displayed. These patches are for the chosen NE.
Click the NE tab and then choose a CGPOMU node. The patches available on the NE
are displayed. You can load, activate, and confirm the patches.
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5.1 Installation
5.2 Configuration
5.3 Upgrade
5.4 Patch
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Installation Differences Between ATCA and CPCI

Softswitches
OS
The ATCA OMU uses the Linux OS.
The CPCI BAM uses the Windows OS.
Installation mode
In the ATCA platform, sever boards for the OMU and iGWB are pre-installed before delivery
according to the contract. The software of the service boards is loaded from the OMU.
In the ATCA platform, the INU4 windows solution is provided for installing the OS and
database on the OMU boards through PCs.
In the CPCI platform, the servers such as the BAM and iGWB are installed from the CDROM. The software of service boards is loaded from the BAM.
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5.1 Installation
5.2 Configuration
5.3 Upgrade
5.4 Patch
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Configuration Differences Between ATCA and CPCI

Softswitches
Configuration entry points
All configuration commands in the CPCI platform have the same entry point.
A new entry point for the basic platform data configuration, that is, the CGP, is added in the
ATCA platform. Service data of the NEs is configured through the NE nodes in a layered
form.
In the ATCA platform, the iGWB is provided by a board. The iGWB-related configuration is
completed through the charging node on the ATCA LMT, ensuring a uniform entry point.
Configuration commands
The configuration commands for the service data remain the same for the ATCA and CPCI
softswitches.
The basic platform data configuration in the ATCA platform is consistent with the
international convention. For example, ADD SHF is changed to ADD RACK. For details
about the changed commands, refer to the software guides delivered with the equipment.
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5.1 Installation
5.2 Configuration
5.3 Upgrade
5.4 Patch
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Upgrade Differences Between ATCA and CPCI

Softswitches
ATCA upgrade mode
The ATCA platform provides an upgrade interface based on the WEBUI.
The ATCA platform supports seamless upgrade that only interrupt services for 10 seconds.
The ATCA platform supports the uniform upgrade of the iGWB, OMU, and host.
The ATCA upgrade can be prepared in advance. The formal upgrade takes only 10 minutes.
This minimizes the risks.
CPCI upgrade mode
The CPCI platform is upgraded through the BAM.
The CPCI platform requires more upgrade steps. The iGWB, XPTU, and BAM must be
upgraded separately.
The formal upgrade takes about 90 minutes.
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5.1 Installation
5.2 Configuration
5.3 Upgrade
5.4 Patch
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Patch Differences Between ATCA and

CPCI Softswitches
Format of patch files
Patch files are compressed in the ATCA platform, which saves the space of hard disks.
Patch uploading
In the ATCA platform, patch packages are directly sent to specified path of the OMU by the
SFTP tool on the client.
In the CPCI platform, patch files are saved to specified path on the BAM.
Patch loading
Patch loading is the same for the ATCA and CPCI softswitches.
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6.1 Module Group Configuration
6.2 iGWB
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The ATCA Softswitch Provides Module Groups
In the CPCI platform, a board is a module.
The CPCI platform provides boards with different functions, such as the WCCU and WBSG.
When a board is added, a module is configured at the same time.
In the ATCA platform, the software is separated from the hardware to make full use of
multiple cores and multiple CPUs.
Boards are separated from modules. A module group, which is composed by several
modules, is configured on a board. For example, GCU100 and VCU100 are two module
groups.
The configuration of modules is determined by the configuration of module groups. When a

module group is configured, modules are automatically configured and module numbers are
automatically generated.
In the ATCA platform, modules work in active/standby mode. Service boards except the
iGWB, OMU, SMM, and SWU no longer work in active/standby mode. This is similar to
subrack and board in the CPCI platform: subracks do not work in active/standby mode, but
boards work in active/standby mode. Normally, an active module is carried by two boards
that assist each other.
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Typical Module Groups
Description
General Control
Unit 100 (you are
advised to
configure a pair
of this module
groups for each
subrack of the
VMSC)
General Control
Unit 101 (you are
advised to
configure two
pairs of this
module groups
for each subrack
of the
GMSC/TMSC)
VMSC Control
Unit 100 (a
module group for
expanding the
VMSC)
GCU100
GCU101
VCU100
Module
group
Core 0
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
Core 1
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
Core 2
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
Core 3
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
CCU
Core 4
VDB
BSG
BSG
CCU
CCU
Core 5
VDB
BSG
BSG
VDB
BSG
Core 6
CDB
CDB
VDB
BSG
Core 7
IFM
IFM
VDB
BSG
A module in the ATCA is equal to a board in the CPCI.
Module group type contains the number of modules, module type, and information about the
CPU core to which the module is bound.
The MSOFTX3000 provides various types of module groups suitable for different
applications.
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6.1 Module Group Configuration
6.2 iGWB
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iGWB Differences Between ATCA and CPCI

Softswitches
Hardware of the iGWB
In the CPCI platform, the iGWB is installed on two PC servers.
In the ATCA platform, the iGWB is installed on two boards.
Charging networking
In the CPCI platform, all CDR(received clock and data recovery ) files are stored on
the same iGWB server. The billing center obtains CDR files from this iGWB server.
The ATCA platform supports distributed management. Thus, CDR files are stored on
one to three iGWB boards. The billing center obtains CDR files from different iGWB
boards.
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Chapter 7 Documentation Differences
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Documentation Differences Between ATCA and CPCI

Deleted Manuals
New Manuals
BAM User
Remarks
The BAM no longer exists.
Manual
Performance
The related information is
Metrics
provided in the performance
Reference
measurement Help.
Performance
This manual describes how to
Management
log in to and use the

performance management
system.
Operator Guide
This manual describes the

functions, operation procedure,
and precautions of the client.
Administrator Guide
This manual describes how to

manage the OMU system.
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The ATCA Softswitch Provides CPI-Format

Documentation (1)
Note:
The documentation is classified into five categories: 1.
Exemption 2. Description manuals 3. Procedure or
service scenario manuals 4. Reference manuals 5.
Optional part
Principles:
1. According to international conventions, Library
Information and Safety are added at the beginning.
Level-1 titles
2. The arrangement of manuals agrees with the general

habit of readers. Generally, readers first read the
description manuals to understand the equipment, and
then operate the equipment by referring to the procedure
or service scenario manuals and reference manuals.
3. Different target readers can find the manuals they
need at the first opportunity. For example, Installation
and Commissioning and Operation and Maintenance.
4. The optional part is provided to meet the special
requirements. For example, User Manual is used to
describe important features of the MSOFTX3000.
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The ATCA Provides CPI-Format Documentation (2)

Principles for arranging description manuals:
The arrangement of description manuals conforms to the
cognitive habit. Manuals are classified from system to product to
OM functions based on the fault, configuration management,
accounting, performance, security (FCAPS) principle.
Principle for arranging network deployment manuals:
The main thread is the operation task flow of the engineering
scenarios.
Principle for arranging network operation and maintenance
manuals:
The main thread is the FCAPS principle. Common key tasks are
described.
Level-2 titles
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This slides describe the differences between

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Chapter 1 Overall Differences

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Chapter 1 Overall Differences

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Networking (No Difference Between ATCA and CPCI)

N+1 Dual Homing + Mini-Flex

MSC Pool + Mini-Flex

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Chapter 1 Overall Differences

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Performance (ATCA is much better than CPCI) and

The ATCA(ADVANCE TELECOMMUNICATION COMPUTE ARCHITECTURE)-based softswitch uses

High integration and low power consumption

High reliability (99.999%)

All units of the ATCA-based Soft's witch are hot-swappable.

Chapter 1 Overall Differences

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Software Architecture (No Big Difference

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The ATCA Softswitch Changes to Use the Linux OS

Linux boards (The XPTU and

Windows server, SQL

Linux boards, Oracle

Note: When the SOSM networking is enabled, an XPTU server based on

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Chapter 2 Hardware Differences

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Hardware Structure (ATCA Different from CPCI)

Hardware architecture (CPCI)

Hardware architecture (ATCA)

The differences are as follows:

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Buses in the ATCA Platform Have Better Extensibility

Buses in the CPCI platform have limited bandwidth:

Bandwidth of the CPCI bus: 2 x 2 Gbit/s

Bandwidth of the H.110 bus: 256 Mbit/s

Bandwidth of the Ethernet bus: 24 x 100 Mbit/s

Chapter 2 Hardware Differences

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MSOFTX3000 Hardware (ATCA vs CPCI)

Power PC 750GL, with a main frequency of

X86 series, 4-core, with a main frequency of

N68E (2.2m x 0.6m x 0.8m)

N68E (2.2m x 0.6m x 0.8m)

9U (height) 19" (width)

14U (height) 19" (width) integrated subrack

Five cabinets with eighteen subracks

Two cabinets with three subracks

Smaller than or equal to 450 kg

Smaller than or equal to 356 kg

5-40 degrees centigrade (long-term) -5-50

5-40 degrees centigrade (long-term) -5-50

5%-85% (long-term) 5%-90% (short-term)

5%-85% (long-term) 5%-90% (short-term)

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Chapter 3 Background Differences

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The OMU Provides More Functions Than the

Supports single-NE management

Supports multiple-NE management