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A Case Study

Improving Data Speed and Reliability for Hunter Region Utility Provider

June 9, 2020 / by / 0

A Case Study: Hunter Water Corporation

The upgrade of Hunter Water Corporation’s (HWC) network came with various business requirements which presented the SAF Australia team with an exciting challenge.

With low elevation connectivity locations, and HWC’s desire to utilise ONLY their owned sites, the upgrade required some extensive network planning. Our client also wanted a highly-reliable, responsive support solution and self-healing microwave rings to ensure redundancy standards.

CLICK the image below to find out how we delivered to our client’s expectations.

Product News

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.

 

Company News

Albury City Council Selects SAF Australia To Deliver a 28 Link Network

November 17, 2017 / by

Albury City Council has selected SAF Australia to design, supply and install a replacement microwave radio network following a Local Government Procurement tender process. The network will consist of nineteen 100Mbps full-duplex links and nine high speed 472Mbps full-duplex backbone and back-up links.

Evaluation criteria included:

  • compliance with project scope, including sound methodology,
  • resilience and reliability of equipment,
  • service level agreement including on-site response times
  • proven track record of ability to deliver similar projects within the allocated timeframe
  • value for money, both capital investment and ongoing maintenance & support

SAF Australia were chosen based on a combination of reasons, most important aspects were a very well thought out solution to meet the Council`s needs and very good value for money both short and long term.

Company News

New Case Study- Ballina Shire Council 28GHz

November 16, 2017 / by

Microwave WAN upgrade with high speed 883Mbps full-duplex SAF Integra WS 28GHz radios.

Council is also still using the SAF CFIP Lumina 366Mbps equipment installed back in 2011 as it has proven to be extremely reliable and provides additional speed and redundancy in the network.

The main link is now operating at 2+Gbps full-duplex and other links range from 366Mbps to 883Mbps.

Ballina Shire Council were the first user of 28GHz spectrum in Australia.

Read the full case study here.