Summary
The article explains the recommended cable length to be used for the PTP 670/700.
Cause
If the cable length exceeds then, it can create an issue in powering the radio or for data traffic, it can create packet drops and errors.
Solution:
All the setups require a copper Ethernet connection from the ODU (PSU port) to the PoE. In the advanced configurations we may also require one or both of the following:
• A copper Ethernet connection from the ODU (Aux port) to an auxiliary device.
• An optical or copper Ethernet connection from the ODU (SFP port) to network terminating equipment or a linked ODU.
For each type of PSU and power supply, the maximum permitted PSU drop cable length will be different
For Aux and copper SFP interfaces, the Ethernet standards supported, and the maximum permitted drop cable lengths are different.
PSU drop cable length restrictions
(*1) 10BASE-T is not supported by PTP 670.
(*2) Maximum length of Ethernet cable from ODU to network terminating equipment via PSU.
(*3) Ethernet is provided via optical SFP interface.
Aux and copper SFP Ethernet standards and cable length restrictions
(*1) 10BASE-T is not supported by PTP 670.
(*2) Maximum length of Ethernet cable from the ODU to the linked device.
SFP module and maximum cable length
SFP module kits allow connection of a PTP 670 Series ODU to a network over a Gigabit Ethernet interface in one of the following full-duplex modes:
• Optical Gigabit Ethernet: 1000BASE-LX or 1000BASE-SX
• Copper Gigabit Ethernet: 100BASE-TX or 1000BASE-T
SFP module kit part numbers
Single Mode Optical SFP Interface (part number C000065L008A)
Multi-mode Optical SFP Interface (part number C000065L009A)
Note: For the Copper SFP (gig-Ethernet SFP) C000065L010A, we need to follow the ethernet cable length.