comparison of node b in different vendors

High-Capacity BTS - Indoor

Model Name

Components

Outdoor Adjuncts

Dimensions

Footprint

Mass

Multi-chassis

Max LTE Carriers per Frame

Max LTE Carriers

Spectrum Support

Receive Sensitivity

Output Power Options

MIMO Support

Remote Radio Support

Circuit Transport

Packet Transport

GSM Support

WCDMA Support

CDMA2000 Support

TD-LTE Support

Commercial Availability

Other Models

Model Name

Components

Outdoor Adjuncts

Simultaneous Multi-Standard Support

Low-Capacity BTS - Indoor and Outdoor

Dimensions

Footprint

Mass

Multi-chassis

Max LTE Carriers per Frame

Max LTE Carriers

Spectrum Support

Receive Sensitivity

Output Power Options

MIMO Support

Remote Radio Support

Circuit Transport

Packet Transport

GSM Support

WCDMA Support

CDMA2000 Support

TD-LTE Support

Commercial Availability

Other Models

Base Station Capacity


Simultaneous Multi-Standard Support

9914 Ultra Compact Base Station; 9926 BBU + RRU

Cabinet; Distributed BBU+RRU

9914

675x600x575mm; Data not provided

0.35m2; zero footprint

130kg; data not provided

Yes - 2; data not provided

9 carriers @ 20MHz; 3 carriers @ 20MHz

18 carriers @ 20MHz; 3 carriers @ 20MHz

All: -122.7dBm

All: 5W/ 20W/ 30W / 40W / 60W

All: SISO, 2x2, 4x4 MIMO support

100bT/GigE

Yes, with Converged RAN product- 54 TRX

Yes, with Converged RAN product - 24 SC


Yes, up to 9 sectors @ 20MHz; no data provided

Currently no, but on product roadmap for 2011


9926 BBU + RRU

Distributed BBU+RRU

Data not provided

Alcatel-Lucent - 9000 Series

All: 700 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz, and 2600 MHz

All: Yes, based on various BBU (9322, 9326) and various RRU (RRH2100, RRH900, RRH850 @ 40W and 60W)

All: 8xT1/E1, STM-1/OC-3 (optional) when used with converged RAN products

9218 Macro; 9228 Macro; 9216 Compact; 9224 Sub-Compact; 9226 CompactAlcatel-Lucent - 9000 Series

http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=53798


Data not provided

Data not provided

Data not provided

Data not provided

3 carriers @ 20MHz

3 carriers @ 20MHz

-122.7dBm

5W/ 20W/ 30W / 40W / 60W

SISO, 2x2, 4x4 MIMO support

Yes

100bT/GigE




No data provided

2010


9222 Micro; 9234 du Distributed

700 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2300MHz, 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz

8xT1/E1, STM-1/OC-3 (optional) when used with converged RAN products

Alcatel-Lucent - 9000 Series

• LTE Carrier Support – High-Capacity Base Station: Alcatel-Lucent’s 9914 Ultra Compact supports nine carriers at 20MHz in a single frame, and 18 carriers at 20MHz in its maximum capacity. While most of ALU’s major competitors promise more capacity, ALU’s solution provides more than adequate capacity support based on most operators spectrum requirements. High-capacity can have a positive impact on CapEx, as it can help lower the number of base stations an operator needs to deploy in order to service its end-users.


• LTE Carrier Support – Low-Capacity Base Station: Alcatel-Lucent’s low-capacity base station the 9926 BBU+RRU delivers a maximum of three carriers at 20MHz. Only Kyocera, NEC and ZTE offer low-capacity solutions with a lower maximum carrier level. Low-capacity solutions provide service providers with an option to extend capacity into hard-to-reach areas cost effectively: inside buildings, along highways, valleys, etc without overpaying for

• WCDMA Carriers: ALU claims both of its LTE base stations, when configured as part of its multi-standard RAN solution, deliver 24 sector carriers of WCDMA capacity. This is a very competitive figure, and should meet most mobile operators’ needs. As end-user migration from one radio technology generation to the next isn’t uniform, it is important for infrastructure vendors to provide operators with networking solutions that have adequate capacity to support all types of users.

• Capacity Scalability: The ability to scale capacity benefits the vendor in terms of addressing multiple deployment scenarios. Scalability benefits operators as it allows them to plan for growth in their user base without having to invest in a completely new set of base stations. ALU’s 9441, based on its architecture can scale to support two frames at a single cell site for a maximum capacity of 18 carriers at 20MHz. The 9926 doesn’t scale beyond its single frame.

RBS 6201; RBS 6202, RBS 6601

RBS 6101; RBS 6102; RBS 6601

1435x600x400mm; 489 x 483 x 370 mm; 19" rack, 1.5 HU

0.24m2; 0.18m2; zero footprint; Data not provided

<215kg; ~65-70kg; main unit 10.5kg, remote radio 20kg

All: Yes

12 @ 20MHz; 6 @ 20MHz; 12 @ 20MHz

All: Can expand to higher capacity depending on spectrum availability

Data not provided

All: 60W to 80W @ 20MHz

All: Yes

No; No; Yes 12 per main unit

48 TRX; 24 TRX; 24 TRX

48 SC; 24 SC; 24 SC

All: No

All: Yes

All: Yes

RBS 2000 and RBS 3000 Macro family support LTE

RBS 6601

Distributed main and remote units

RBS 6601

Ericsson - RBS 6000 Series

Full sized, frame based; rack based; distributed main and remote units

All: 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz

All: E1/T1/J1, STM-1 applicable for GSM/WCDMA, for LTE IP/TDM using Multi Link PPP

All: 100bT, GigE, ATM, and ATM IMA group supported in WCDMA. 2G/3G/CDMA/LTE IP co-transport sharing

All: Yes, separate digital unit per technology and adding multi-standard RU




Fits into 19" rack, 1.5 HU

Data not provided

Main unit 10.5 kg; remote radio 20 kg - up to 12 radio units per main

Yes

12 @ 20MHz

Can expand to higher capacity depending on spectrum availability

Data not provided

60W to 80W at 20MHz

Yes

Yes, RRUS 01 and RRUS 11, both can scale to 12 per main unit

24 TRX

24 SC

No

Yes

Data not provided

RBS 2000 and RBS 3000 Macro family supports LTE

700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz

E1/T1/J1, STM-1 applicable for GSM/WCDMA, for LTE IP/TDM using Multi Link PPP

100bT, GigE, ATM, and ATM IMA group supported in WCDMA. 2G/3G/CDMA/LTE IP co-transport sharing

Yes, separate digital unit per technology and adding multi-standard RU


• LTE Carriers – High-Capacity Base Station: Ericsson’s RBS 6201 and RBS 6601 both support a maximum of 12 carriers at 20MHz respectively in a single frame. The RBS 6202 supports six carriers at 20MHz in a single frame. The vendor can deliver higher base station capacity by combining and synchronizing multiple cabinets. For single frame capacity only Huawei and ZTE market higher performance. High-capacity can have a positive impact on CapEx and OpEx, as it can help lower the number of base stations an operator needs to deploy in order to service its end-users.


• LTE Carriers – Low-Capacity Base Station: Ericsson also markets its RBS 6601 as a low-capacity solution. As noted, it can deliver 12 carriers at 20MHz. At 12 carriers, the 6601 risks being overkill for some low-capacity deployments. The vendor’s low-capacity solution is essentially a repurposed high-capacity solution, which is in contrast to Kyocera, NEC and ZTE that have purpose built low-capacity base stations. While maybe not needed in initial deployments, low-capacity

• WCDMA Carriers: Ericsson’s three LTE base stations deliver WCDMA carrier capacity on par with its GSM capacity. The 6201 scales to a market leading 48 sector carriers (SC) while the 6202 and 6601 can support 24 SC each. Ericsson is unusual as the only vendor reporting WCDMA capacity equal to GSM capacity. As the end-user migration from one radio technology generation to the next isn’t uniform, it is important for infrastructure vendors to provide operators with networking solutions that have adequate capacity to support all types of users.

• Capacity Scalability: The ability to scale capacity benefits the vendor in terms of addressing multiple deployment scenarios. Scalability benefits operators as it allows them to plan for growth in their user base without having to invest in a completely new set of base stations. Ericsson lists spectrum as the main contributing factor for limiting its three base stations to scale to support capacity levels beyond that of a single frame.

BTS3900; BTS 3900L

All: Rack-based BTS, including BBU and RFU

BT3900A

900x600x450mm; 600 x 600 x 450mm

0.27m2; 0.27m2

12 carriers@20MHz; 24 carriers @ 20MHz

12 carriers@20MHz; 24 carriers @ 20MHz

All: -111 dBm with four-way receive diversity

All: support remote RF units

All: T1, E1, FE/GE, STM-1

All: ATM, ATM IMA, 100bT, GigE

All: 72 TRX

All: 24 SC

All: 48 SC

All: Yes, max. capacity of 12 carriers @20MHz per site

All: Q2 2010

No

DBS 3900

BBU and remote RF

DS3900

Huawei - BTS/DBS 3900 Family

All: =124kg with 3RFUs, =160kg with 6 RFUs, =235kg with 12RFUs

All: No, but can add additional RF units for more capacity; BTS3900 6 RFU, BTS3900L 12 RFU

All: 700MHz, 800MHz, 900MHz, 1700Mhz, 1800MHz, 2100 MHz, 2600MHz, AWS

All: 2×40W RRU/RFU, degradation capable to 2x30W or 2x20W; or 1x60W multimode RFU

All: Downlink: SISO, 2x2 from Q2 2009, 4x2 from Q2 2010, 4x4MIMO from Q4 2010. Uplink: SISO, 1x2 SIMO, 2x2 MU-MIMO from Q2 2009, 1x4 SIMO, 2x4 MU-MIMO from 2010

All: Yes, with a separate digital unit per technology in one BBU




0.14m2

BBU = 11 kg, RRU =13.5 Kg

DBS3900: 1 BBU can connect max. 12 RRUs

12 carriers @ 20MHz

12 carriers @ 20MHz

-111 dBm with four-way receiver diversity

Up to 2x40W, degradation capable to 2x30W or 2x20W

T1, E1,100bT, GigE, STM-1

E1,T1,ATM,100bT, GigE

72 TRX

24 SC

8 SC

Yes, Max capacity of 12 carriers @ 20MHz

Yes, with a separate digital unit per technology in one BBU

Data not provided

DBS3900: BBU3900 (86x442x310mm), RRU (480mmx270mmx140mm)

All: 700MHz, 800MHz, 900MHz, 1700Mhz, 1800MHz, 2100 MHz, 2600MHz

Downlink: SISO, 2x2 from Q2 2009, 4x2 from Q2 2010, 4x4MIMO from Q4 2010. Uplink: SISO, 1x2 SIMO, 2x2 MU-MIMO from Q2 2009, 1x4 SIMO, 2x4 MU-MIMO from 2010

DBS3900 supports remote radio; RF output is 40W/60W/80W.

July 14, 2009 - already commercially delivered to TeliaSonera


• LTE Carriers- High-Capacity Base Station: Huawei’s BTS3900L supports up to 24 carriers at 20MHz. This is the highest level of capacity reported by any vendor in the class. The BTS3900 has half the capacity of the BTS3900L. It should also be noted these maximum configurations, while providing a high level of scalability, most likely don’t represent a typical configuration that will be regularly used in the near-term. High capacity can have a positive impact on CapEx, as it can help lower the number of base stations an operator needs to deploy in order to service its end-users.


• LTE Carriers – Low-Capacity Base Station: Huawei’s DBS 3900 delivers a maximum of 12 carriers at 20MHz, the highest for this base station class. While 12 carriers certainly gives an operator room to grow its business without using additional base stations, for truly low-capacity needs 12 carriers can be overkill. Operators could end up paying for more capacity than what they need. Low-

• WCDMA Carriers: Huawei’s BTS3900, BTS3900L and DBS3900 all deliver 24 sector carriers of WCDMA. Only Ericsson (at 48) and Nokia Siemens Networks (at 36 sector carriers) promise higher WCDMA capacity. As the end-user migration from one radio technology generation to the next isn’t uniform, it is important for infrastructure vendors to provide operators with networking solutions that have adequate capacity to support all users.

• Capacity Scalability: For Huawei capacity scalability doesn’t come from combining base station frames, but from the addition, or subtraction of radio units. The BTS 3900 and BTS3900L support up to six or 12 radio units each. Each radio provides two carriers of LTE capacity. The DBS3900 supports up to 12 radios, at one carrier per radio.

Flexi Multiradio BTS ZXSDR BS8700; ZXSDR BS8800

Stackable modules for indoor and outdoor deployment

Flexi Multiradio BTS ZXSDR BS8700; ZXSDR BS8900A

0.19 m2 (zero-footprint possible) 0.1 m2 or zero when wall mounted; 0.27m2

23 kg (per module) 22kg (BBU6.75Kg + RRU 15Kg); 135 to 250kg

Higher capacity is achieved by adding modules.

9 @ 20MHz 18@20MHz; 6@20MHz

9 @ 20MHz 18@20MHz; 12@20MHz

-107.7dBm

8W, 20W, 30W ,40W, 60W per sector

All: SISO, 2x2, 2x4, 4x4

E1,/T1,/JT1, STM1/OC3, Media-translation (CSoPDN) integrated; All: 1 x 100bT/GigE, 16xE1

All: ATM, ATM IMA, 100bT, GigE

108 TRX All: 60 TRX

36 SC 24 SC; 24 SC (30 with extra cabinet)

No 36 SC; 48 SC

Yes, capacity same as for FDD

Flexi platform = 2005; Flexi multiradio = 9/2008 Yes, End of Q2 2010

Yes, for WCDMA and LTE

No No


Stackable modules for indoor and outdoor deployment


Nokia Siemens Networks - Flexi Multiradio BTS ZTE - ZXSDR 8000 Family

Distributed base station, consisting of BBU B8200 & RRU R8882/R8880A/R8884;full sized integrated macro base station consisting of BBU B8200 & Radio System Unit RSU82

133 x 447 x 422mm per module; three-module configuration (2BB + 1RF) standard for GSM, 3G, and LTE technologies

BBU-88.4x482.6x197 mm, the smallest RRU is 420x340x105mm; 950 x 600mm x 450mm (primary cabinet), 700 x 600 x 450mm (secondary cabinet)

No, but can add up to 17 RRU for extra capacity; Yes, with addition of secondary cabinet for higher capacity

700MHz, 800MHz, 850MHz, 900MHz, 1700MHz, 2100MHz, 1500MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz, 2100MHz, 2300MHz(TD), 2500/2600MHz(TD), 2600MHz

All: 700MHz, 800MHz, 900MHz, 1700MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz, 2600MHz,1.9GHz, 850MHz

All: -108.8 dBm @ 1.4MHz channel bandwidth, -105.0 dBm @ 3MHz channel bandwidth, -103.5 dBm @ 5MHz/10MHz/15MHz/20MHz channel bandwidth

All: four scales: 2x10W (free of charge) , 2x20W, 2x30W, 2x40W

Yes, SISO, MIMO2x2, Beamforming (for TD-LTE), higher MIMO schemes prepared and available in line with devices and market requirements;

Yes, remote radio head supports 40+40W per sector (180W per sector planned)

All: yes max 2x40W (four scales: 2x10W (free of charge) , 2x20W, 2x30W, 2x40W)

ATM on circuit links (not LTE, which is all-IP). 100bT and GigE supported w/ Native IP and Timing over Packet (IEEE 1588). Hybrid (IP-circuit) transport available. Ethernet interface to Flexi Packet Microwave (for zero-footprint site solutions without any additional equipment between Flexi Multiradio BTS and Flexi Packet Microwave; both outdoor capable).

Yes, supports 18x20MHz carriers (MIMO 2x2); when supports 8 antenna beamforming, it can support 6x20MHz carriers

All: A single BBU dynamically support multiple wireless standards with different digital units.


Micro compact base station, consisting of BBU B8200 and RSU82; fully enclosed and compact





650 x 320 x 480mm; 380 x 320 x105mm

0.19 m2 (zero-footprint possible) 0.15m2; 0.03 m2

23 kg (per module) <50Kg; 15Kg

Higher capacity is achieved by adding modules. No, but can add 17 RRU for extra capacity; No

3 @ 20MHz (1 RF module) All: 1 @ 20MHz, 2 @ 10MHz, 3 @ 5MHz

3 @ 20MHz (1 RF module) All: 1 @ 20MHz, 2 @ 10MHz, 3 @ 5MHz

-107.7dBm

8W, 20W, 30W, 40W, 60W per sector

SISO,SIMO, 2X2, 2X4, 4x4; SISO,SIMO, 2x2, 2x4

Support for remote radio heads with 2X40W; No

E1,/T1,/JT1, STM1/OC3, Media-translation (CSoPDN) integrated; 1XFE/GE, 16XE1; 100bT/GigE

ATM, ATM IMA, 100bT, GigE; 100bT, GigE

18 TRX 6 to 60 TRX; No

12 SC 24 SC; No

No Yes, 8 SC to 36 SC with external RRUs; No

Yes, capacity same as for FDD Yes, 1 carrier at @20MHz; No

Flexi platform = 2005; Flexi multiradio = 9/2008 Already commercial; Q1 2011

Yes, for WCDMA and LTE

Data not provided

133 x 447 x 422mm per module; two-module configuration (1BB + 1RF) standard for GSM, 3G, and LTE technologies

700MHz, 800MHz, 850MHz, 900MHz, 1700MHz, 2100MHz, 1500MHz, 1800MHz, 1900MHz, 2100MHz, 2300MHz(TD), 2500/2600MHz(TD), 2600MHz

700MHz, 800MHz, 900MHz, 1700MHz, 1800MHz, 2100MHz, 2600MHz,1.9GHz, 850MHz; 800MHz, 900MHz, 1800MHz, 2600MHz

-108.8 dBm @ 1.4MHz channel bandwidth, -105.0 dBm @ 3MHz channel bandwidth, -103.5 dBm @ 5MHz/10MHz/15MHz/20MHz channel bandwidth; No data provided

2x10W (free of charge) , 2x20W, 2x30W, 2x40W; 2x10W

Yes, SISO, MIMO2x2, Beamforming (for TD-LTE), higher MIMO schemes prepared and available in line with devices and market requirements;

Yes, remote radio head supports 40+40W per sector (180W per sector planned)

ATM on circuit links (not LTE, which is all-IP). 100bT and GigE supported w/ Native IP and Timing over Packet (IEEE 1588). Hybrid (IP-circuit) transport available. Ethernet interface to Flexi Packet Microwave (for zero-footprint site solutions without any additional equipment between Flexi Multiradio BTS and Flexi Packet Microwave; both outdoor capable).

A single BBU dynamically support multiple wireless standards with different digital units.; No

ZXSDR BS8220 (Pico, indoor and outdoor version)ZXSDR BS8210 (Femto)


• LTE Carriers – High-Capacity Base Station: NSN Flexi Multiradio BTs supports up to nine carriers at 20MHz. The majority of NSN’s major competitors support a higher maximum capacity. However with most operators constrained by spectrum availability, nine carriers should meet most deployment requirements. Carrier capacity translates directly into the number of users a base can support, and the data available to those users. High-capacity can have a positive impact on CapEx, as it can help lower the number of base stations an operator needs to deploy in order to service its end-users.

• High-capacity Base Station - LTE Carriers: ZTE’s ZXSDR BS8700 and BS8800 support up to 18 and 12 carriers at 20 MHz, respectively (higher number of carriers available with smaller spectrum channels). This capacity is only bested by Huawei at 24 carriers. The BS8700 uses 18 RRUs to reach its maximum capacity; a configuration the vendor says it doesn’t recommend, as most operators don’t have the spectrum to support it. Carrier capacity translates directly into the number of users a base can support, and the data available to those users.



• LTE Carriers – Low-Capacity Base Station: NSN’s Flexi Multiradio BTS, when deployed with one base-band unit and one radio unit, supports up to three carriers at 20MHz. Low-capacity solutions provide service providers with an option to extend capacity into hard-to-reach areas cost effectively: inside buildings, along highways, valleys, or cost effective coverage for areas with limited end-users. At three carriers, NSN’s low-

• Low-capacity Base Station - LTE Carriers: ZTE’s ZXSDR BS8906 and BS8908 both deliver one carrier at 20 MHz. This is the lowest capacity reported by vendors with a low-capacity solution. Extra carriers can be added through lower sized spectrum channels. While extra radio units can be added to the BS8906 for increased capacity, the vendor says that would negate

• WCDMA Carriers: NSN’s Flexi Multiradio BTS supports from 12 to 36 WCDMA carriers based on base station configuration. As with its GSM support, NSN provides the widest range of WCDMA capacity currently marketed. This flexibility helps NSN support a wide variety of deployment scenarios. NSN also markets the highest WCDMA carrier capacity out of its main competitors.

• WCDMA Carriers: ZTE’s BS8800 delivers 24 carriers of WCDMA and the BS8900 30 carriers (thanks to the use of a secondary cabinet). The low-capacity ZSSDR BS8906 supports 24 WCDMA carriers; however this appears to be delivered on a configuration not normally deployed. With all three base stations, ZTE has the ability to deliver capacity levels needed to remain competitive.

• Capacity Scalability: NSN’s Flexi Multiradio BTS uses a series of stackable modules to create the base station and grow capacity. The base station can range from a single BBU and RF to two BBU and three RFs. Based on the configuration, the Flexi Multiradio can provide capacity solutions of three, six or nine carriers in 20MHz channels. This level of capacity granularity allows NSN to match infrastructure performance with operator requirements, and help prevent operators from paying for unnecessary capacity.

• Capacity Scalability: ZTE’s three LTE base stations ZXSDR BS8700, BS8800 and BS8906 have the ability to scale their capacity. Both the BS8700 and BS8906 can support the addition of 17 RRUs for increased capacity, giving each the ability to grow from one up to 18 carriers. The BS8800 has a secondary cabinet that allows the doubling of carrier capacity, reaching 12 carriers at 20 MHz.

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