C1216RO - Mobile Fronthaul Gateway

The C1216RO is an outdoor type TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) switch which is capable of accommodating 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi services simultaneously on a single platform.

The C1216RO is a high-performance outside plant Ethernet switch that has been optimized for eCPRI Fronthaul transport and CPRI-to-eCPRI conversion. The C1216RO supports the high bandwidth, low latency, and synchronization requirements of 5G Fronthaul and mid-haul networks in a unique outside plant IP65 configuration.

The C1216RO provides 9x10GbE (SFP+)/25GE (SFP28) access Ethernet ports, 2x25/50G (SFP28/DSFP28), and 2x100G (QSFP28) access or line Ethernet ports. Additionally, the C1216RO has 3x10GbE CPRI ports with an internal gateway function to convert CPRI into packetized eCPRI for termination at a packet-based DU.

The C1216RO has a multitude of critical network timing features. With its integrated GPS receiver, the C1216RO can operate as a PTP Grand Master. With external timing, it can function as a high-precision PTP Class C Boundary Clock with SyncE support.

Key Features

• Outside plant high-capacity Ethernet switch
• CPRI Front haul gateway
• Network Interfaces:
  9 ports of 10/25GE (SFP+/SFP28)
  2 ports of 25/50GE (SFP28/DSFP28)
  2 ports of 100GBase-R(QSFP28)
  3 ports of CPRI (SFP+)
• IP65 rated, no fans
• Time-sensitive networking features
• High capacity, very low latency
• Operates as Timing Grand Master with integrated GNSS Receiver
• NETCONF/YANG

The compact IP65 outside plant design of the C1216RO supports DC power and can be pole or wall-mounted.

Enabling non-traditional cell sites
5G is driving a large increase in non-traditional cell site deployments across the world. These deployments have many drivers including new ORAN architectures, innovative new service providers, and increased density requirements from higher 5G frequencies. The C1216RO unique combination of low-latency TSN switching, CPRI gateway functionality, integrated Grand Master Timing, and IP65 outside plant design is enabling service providers to deploy these non-traditional cell sites in a cost-effective manner. The C1216RO is designed to be “everything you need at a non-traditional cell site except the radios”. For mixed cell sites with legacy CPRI-based radios, the C1216RO performs CPRI-to-eCPRI conversion. For network synchronization, the C1216RO has an integrated GNSS receiver and can act as a PTP Telecom Grand Master. It can also receive external PTP timing for primary or secondary timing purposes and operate as a Class C PTP T-BP/TC. SyncE is also supported. The C1216RO provides 800 Gb/s of low-latency TSN switching within its IP65 outside-plant chassis that operates without a fan.

Easy installation and management
The C1216RO has been deployed across tens of thousands of non-traditional cell sites. Given the large number of coverage and capacity cell sites needed by some service providers for 5G, there is a need for low cost, fast initial deployment, turn-up, and remote troubleshooting. The C1216RO supports Zero Touch Provisioning for installation and turn-up, and Y.1731/802.1ag OAM. It also supports NETCONF/YANG management for rapid configuration automation. Each port has an independent, waterproof gland enabling additional ports to be added easily, without exposing the entire system to the elements like a clam-shell design requires. It operates without a fan, thus eliminating noise, issues with air filters, and fan failures requiring truck rolls.

A unique asset to wireless operators
As one of the only outside plant 100G Ethernet switches available on the market, the C1216RO is a unique asset for operators. It enables innovative cell site deployments that do not require air-conditioned huts or even cabinets. It is an extremely cost-effective option to deliver high-bandwidth switching and optional Grand Master or boundary clock timing to a remote location without the need for any ground space usage or infrastructure development. The C1216RO can be pole-mounted or wall-mounted and consumes only 130 Watts when fully configured.

Data Sheet

C1216RO - Mobile Fronthaul Gateway

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