Description

ZTE FS5 Module Fabric Switch Module 5

• Core Function: Aggregates and switches baseband IQ data, providing the physical optical interface (CPRI/Ir) for radio connectivity.
• Interface Capacity: Supports high-speed optical interfaces, with advanced versions supporting up to 6.144 Gbps per port.
• Physical Form Factor: A Full-height (Double Module) board with a height of 148.8 mm.
• System Role: Acts as a bridge between the Control & Clock (CC) module and baseband processing boards like the BPL1 or BPN0.
• Mode Support: Fully supports multi-mode operations including GSM, UMTS, LTE, and 5G NR. 

• FS5: The standard generation for high-capacity LTE/5G deployments.
• FS5A: Optimized for general multimode base stations.
• FS5B: Features enhanced switching performance for dense site configurations.
• FS5C: The highest-capacity variant, supporting up to 27 Ir interfaces, the highest in its class for massive MIMO or large-scale cell deployments.
• FS5D: A variant often used in specific high-bandwidth or regional BBU configurations. 

• 5G Migration: Used in ZTE FN (Function-Enhanced) BBUs to provide the necessary backhaul and radio interface density for 5G.
• High-Traffic Zones: Deployed in urban centers where massive data throughput and multiple RRU connections are required.
• Multi-Band Sites: Facilitates the aggregation of different frequency bands (e.g., 900MHz, 1800MHz, and 2600MHz) into a single BBU.