Document Revision History ....................................2 Document Cautions and Notes....................................3 Abbreviations Used in this Guide ..................................4 2 ION-E Series Hardware Overview __________________________________________________________________________5 ION-E Series System Overview ....................................6 Safely Working with ION-E Hardware ................................... 9 Equipment Symbols with CE Compliance ................................. 9 Health and Safety Precautions ..................................
), and replaces the following ION-E Series user documentation: • hardware section of the ION-E Series Software Version 2.0.0 User’s Manual (PN M0201A0D) • ION-E Series Instructions for WCS Subracks (PN M0201A1C) • ION-E Series Instructions for Ceiling Mount UAP (PN M0201A2A) •...
ERIES ARDWARE VERVIEW Chapter Topics Page ION-E Series System Overview ....................................6 Safely Working with ION-E Hardware ................................... 9 Equipment Symbols with CE Compliance ................................. 9 Health and Safety Precautions ..................................9 Property Damage Warnings ................................... 10 Compliance and Standards Certification ................................11 FCC RF Exposure Requirements..................................
ION-E Series System Overview ION-E S ERIES YSTEM VERVIEW The ION-E is a unified wireless infrastructure platform defined around IT based architecture. It brings together licensed wireless and power, plus Gigabit Ethernet for WiFi into one wireless system that can scale to building size and is technology and spectrum agnostic and adaptive. A basic ION-E system comprises the following main components, as shown in Figure 2-1. Central Area Node (CAN)—provides server-level control and primary signal distribution. 2U and 4U • subrack options are available. Transport Expansion Node (TEN)—connects to a CAN using Multi-Mode or Single-Mode fiber as a • secondary distribution point. 2U and 4U subrack options are available. Access Point—connects CAN/TEN to antennas or other wireless devices, and can be any of the following. • Universal Access Point (UAP)—connects the CAN/TEN to an internal antenna; receives data and – power through Category 6A twisted pair cabling. Supports Gigabit Ethernet for WiFi, IP cameras, or other devices in addition to wireless over a common cable. UAP-X—connects the CAN/TEN to an external antenna; otherwise functions the same as the – standard UAP. Carrier Access Point, Low Power (CAP L)—interfaces with the CAN/TEN via a CAT 6A cable, or via – an optical link. On the downlink, the CAP L converts some or all of the data arriving at the CAP L to analog signals and sends them to the an antenna. On the uplink, received signals are digitized and serialized into data streams which are sent back to the CAN/TEN. Each CAP L contains up to four transceiver paths for RF coverage. A WCS-2 and a WCS-4 can be configured for use as a CAN or a TEN. When the information in this guide applies to both configurations, the term “CAN/TEN”...
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ION-E Series System Overview Table 2-1. ION-E Series Hardware System Components Supported in this Manual Component Description WCS-4 Subrack—CAN or TEN The WCS-4 Subrack is typically used as a CAN but can also serve as a TEN. WCS-2 Subrack—TEN or CAN The WCS-2 Subrack is typically used as a TEN, but can also serve as a CAN.
Tighten the two thumbscrews that secure the card in the subrack chassis. Do not leave any unoccupied slots open; replace blank faceplates, as necessary.. To maximize airflow through the WCS chassis, blank panels must be installed in all empty Card slots. If additional blank faceplates are required, you can order them from CommScope (see "Contacting DCCS Global Technical Support” on page 126).
Schiele, who is out of the office until 3July17. UNRESOLVED: Also, not sure why the e-POI was not included in the ION-E Series Software Version 2.0.0 User’s Manual (PN M0201A0D), but I am adding it to this new ION-E HW install guide.
• Unit Identifier activated in the ION-E GUI; for information on how to flash identify a UAP, see “Flash UAP Led” section of the ION-E Series software configuration guide that corresponds to the ION-E Software Release installed on this ION-E system.
• Unit Identifier activated in the ION-E GUI; for information on how to flash identify a UAP, see “Flash UAP Led” section of the ION-E Series software configuration guide that corresponds to the ION-E Software Release installed on the this ION-E system.
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