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SAF PhoeniX G2 IDU + ODU Microwave Radio

August 8, 2018 / by

SAF PhoeniX G2 IDU + ODU (Indoor plus Outdoor) split mount point to point microwave radio equipment is now available in 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 18, 22 (23) and 38 GHz frequency bands.

SAF PhoeniX G2 Indoor Unit

SAF PhoeniX G2 IDU

Key Features & Capabilities

The main features of PhoeniX G2 IDU + ODUs include:

  • Modulations – up to 1024QAM
  • Configurations- 1+0, 1+1 HSB/ SD/ FD, 1+0 Dual Repeater, 2+0 (with Layer 1 aggregation) and 2+0 XPIC
  • Channel sizes – 7  MHz to 56 MHz
  • Maximum speed- 435 Mbps in 1+0, 870 Mbps in 2+0
  • High Power and Very High Power radio options in 6, 7, 8, 11, 13 and 18 GHz bands for better availability/ smaller antenna sizes over longer distances
  • Optional external ASI module available for broadcasting applications
  • Other features- electrical and fibre SFP GigE ports, ACM, ATPC, QoS, jumbo frame and VLAN support

FODU vs IDU + ODU

Although most of our customers prefer the All Outdoor (FODU) radio build (and we believe it is the better solution in most cases), there are situations where the split mount IDU + ODU option is more suitable. Below is an overview of the main advantages of both solutions.

FODU (Full Outdoor, All Outdoor Build):

SAF Integra All Outdoor Radio

SAF Integra Full Outdoor Radio

  • Only one piece of equipment instead of two
  • No IDU means no indoor rack space is required (which is particularly advantageous if your rack space is limited or if you have a site without a shelter)
  • Lower cost
  • Fewer spares
  • Lower power consumption (essential for solar powered sites)
  • Quicker & easier installation and maintenance
  • Easier troubleshooting
  • Extensive local stock & shorter lead times

IDU + ODU (Indoor Plus Outdoor Build):

  • Supports 1+1 SD (Space Diversity) configuration. This, we feel, is the main advantage and can be crucial for long distance links, and particularly, – long links over water
  • Has High Power and Very High Power radio options which can help achieve better link availability over longer distances without increasing antenna sizes
  • Has an optional ASI module available for broadcasting applications
1+1 SD (Space Diversity) Configuration With Two IDUs Per End SAF PhoeniX G2

1+1 SD (Space Diversity) Configuration With Two IDUs Per End

1+1 Space Diversity Configuration With Four IDUs Per End For Full Redundancy SAF PhoeniX G2

1+1 SD (Space Diversity) Configuration With Four IDUs Per End For Full Redundancy

Please contact us for further information. We will be happy to assist with path calculations, quotes and any other requests.

 

Product News

New 13 GHz Integra G Radios

June 4, 2018 / by

13 GHz SAF Integra FODU13 GHz licensed frequency band is now available in the SAF Integra G all outdoor (also called full outdoor or FODU) point-to-point microwave radio product line.

Key advantages

The main benefits of the 13 GHz band for Australian users are:

  • small minimum antenna size – only 300mm, and
  • no minimum link distance requirement from ACMA. This is particularly important for microwave links in high rain rate areas where it is crucial to select the lowest frequency available, yet 15 GHz and 11 GHz bands can only used for links over 5km in distance.

Data Speeds

Australian users can achieve 226Mbps full-duplex speeds in the 13 GHz frequency band. This is based on 28 MHz channel size available for licensing from ACMA.

In New Zealand, customers can obtain a larger – 56 MHz – channel size. Maximum data speed is therefore higher- 472Mbps full-duplex per radio.

SAF Integra G microwave radios also support packet header compression for additional speed (the speeds stated above are before packet header compression).

Other Benefits

13 GHz SAF Integra G radios come with the trademark Integra extra corrosion resistant enclosures. This ensures longevity of the equipment and is particularly beneficial for links near the ocean.

PoE ports make for easy single cable installations, and two SFP ports are also available for customers using fibre.

The first 13 GHz Integra G radios are arriving in Australia this week. We will be delivering some of them for a government project in Queensland while the rest will be held in our Albury warehouse as part of our continuous efforts to extend and optimise our local stock in order to be able to deliver more customer orders faster.

Please contact us for further information. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have or assist with path calculations and quotes for any links you may be planning.

Product News

New 7GHz SAF Integra FODU

July 27, 2017 / by

SAF Integra full outdoor radios are now also available in 7GHz (7.5GHz). This frequency band is ideal for medium to  long distance links where the preference is to use a small 7MHz or 14MHz channel size (to reduce ACMA spectrum costs or for other reasons). Maximum data speeds are 41Mbps and 97Mbps full-duplex with 7MHz and 14MHz respectively (plus extra from packet header compression). Minimum path length is 20km.

Contact us for further information, path calculations and quotes, we will be happy to assist.