Cisco RF 1 User manual
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Data Sheet
Cisco RF Gateway 1
Product Overview
The Cisco RF Gateway 1 is a standards-based universal edge QAM (U-EQAM) solution for convergence of high-
speed and high-bandwidth data and video distribution at the edge of the cable access network. The Cisco RF
Gateway 1 offers leading edge density, modularity, and flexibility with support for Switched Digital Video (SDV),
VoD, Broadcast Video, and DOCSIS®3.0/Modular CMTS (M-CMTS)™all on a single QAM platform.
The Cisco RF Gateway 1 provides higher density (up to 96 QAMs per RU), improved reliability, superior RF
performance, 1 GHz RF output, and DOCSIS 3.0/M-CMTS capability. It is fully integrated and tested as part of the
Cisco Digital Broadband Delivery System (DBDS) and the Cisco uBR10012 M-CMTS solution, accelerating the
deployment and easing the management of digital video and DOCSIS services. The Cisco RF Gateway 1 enables
the converged next-generation cable access network by offering comprehensive video and DOCSIS functions in a
single U-EQAM platform.
Figure 1. Cisco RF Gateway 1
Applications
●SDV
●VoD (and other unicast services)
●Broadcast Video
●High Definition or Standard Definition Content
●DOCSIS 3.0 / M-CMTS Architecture
●1 GHz Expansion
Features and Benefits
Primary Benefits
The compact Cisco RF Gateway 1 provides the following benefits for cable operators:
●Rapid time-to-market of QAM-based services to generate incremental revenue through a modular, flexible
design based on a proven, fourth-generation QAM architecture
●Efficient use of capital expenditures through maximum spectrum efficiency (SDV, QAM Sharing, 1 GHz)
and U-EQAM functionality (video and data) for flexibility and optimization in a variety of video and data
network architectures
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●Quality and reliability through a redundant architecture; full testing and integration with the Cisco DBDS
Video Delivery System and the Cisco uBR10012 M-CMTS Architecture
Primary Features
The Cisco RF Gateway 1 provides up to 96 U-EQAM channels (for SDV, Broadcast, VoD, and DOCSIS 3.0/M-
CMTS) in a compact 1 RU chassis. The modular design supports 16 QAM channels per module, with eight QAM
channels per RF output port and frequency agility up to 1 GHz.
Primary features include:
●True U-EQAM video (broadcast, SDV, SD/HD, MPEG-2, AVC) and high speed data
●(M-CMTS/DTI, DOCSIS 3.0) in 1 RU form factor
●Manual or DEPI Control Plane modes supported
●Table-based or session-based video functionality
●Optional on-board Encryption: DVB®SimulCrypt and PowerKEY®SKS
●Utilizes Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) QAM technology which allows superior RF performance and stability
●96 configurable QAM channels; each of which is fully agile 45–1000 MHz
●RF performance typically meets or exceeds CableLabs® DRFI specification CM-SP-DRFI
●Modular, hot-swappable, and Auto-configurable QAM cards
●Support for up to 2048 streams in 1 RU
●Fully redundant design with redundant Gigabit Ethernet ports and power supplies (AC/AC, AC/DC, or
DC/DC)
●Front-to-back airflow to allow self-cooling and stacking
●Compliance with ITU-T J.83 standard, Annex A (DVB), Annex B (ATSC), or Annex C (Japan)
●Internet Group Management Protocol Version 3 (IGMPv3) support
●Low power consumption per QAM
●Four or eight QAM channels per RF port available - independent of channel bandwidth (6, 7, and 8 MHz)
●Fully SNMP compliant
Table 1. Product Specifications
Specification Value
Gigabit Ethernet Input Interface
Number of inputs 2+2 (for redundancy)
or 4 Independent
Connector Optical/electrical Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP)
Interface type Gigabit Ethernet according to IEEE 802.3ab (Electrical)
or IEEE 802.3z (Optical)
Input Data rate Full line rate
Syntax VBR and CBR MPEG SPTS and MPTS on UDP (RFC-768), RTP, L2TPv3, IGMPv3
Dejitter Buffering 500 ms (configurable from 5ms - 400ms)
RF Outputs
Number of outputs Maximum 12 physical RF ports (each with 4 QAM channels)
Connector F-type, 75 Ω
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Specification Value
Frequency
Range
Step size
Stability
Accuracy
Channel edges between 45 and 1002 MHz (tunable)
1 kHz
± 3 ppm
± 3 ppm
Channel Bandwidth 6, 7, or 8 MHz depending on QAM transmission standard
Level
8-Channel Mode
4-Channel Mode
3-Channel Mode
2-Channel Mode
1-Channel Mode
Stability
Accuracy
52 dBmV RMS Max per QAM Channel in 0.1 dB steps
54 dBmV RMS Max per QAM Channel in 0.1 dB steps
56 dBmV RMS Max per QAM Channel in 0.1 dB steps
58 dBmV RMS Max per QAM Channel in 0.1 dB steps
62 dBmV RMS Max per QAM Channel in 0.1 dB steps
± 1 dB
± 1 dB
Return loss >14 dB 45-750 MHz
>13 dB 750-870 MHz
>12 dB 870-1000 MHz
Per DOCSIS 3.0 DRFI specification CM-SP-DRFI
Management Interface
Interface type Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T
Connector RJ-45
Protocols HTTP, SNMP, FTP, RPC
Other Interfaces
DTI 2 RJ-45 Primary and Redundant
Conditional Access Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T
Signal Specifications
Channel encoding Randomization, Reed-Solomon, Trellis Encoding, and Interleaving configurable to ITU Annex
A, B, or C
MER (before equalizer) ≥40 dB (at RF)
MER (after equalizer) ≥45 dB (at RF)
QAM constellations 64 and 256 QAM
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
Storage temperature –30 to 158°F (–22 to 70°C)
Altitude –200 to 10,000 feet AMSL
Operating humidity 5% to 95%, non-condensing
Power supply (nominal) 100 to 240 VAC or –48 VDC
Normal service voltage range 90 to 264 VAC or –38 to -58 VDC
Power consumption (fully loaded) 48 QAM Typical 345W 96QAM Typical x 360W
Chassis Mechanical Specifications
Height 1.75 in. (44.45 mm) (1 RU)
Width 19 in. (482.6 mm)
Depth 21.0 in. (533.4 mm)
Weight 27.5 lbs (12.5 kg)
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Table 2. Ordering Information
Product Name Product Description
Cisco RF Gateway 1 Chassis
RFGW-1 RFGW-1 with 2 Power Supply slots and 6 QAM Module slots. Includes
Front Panel Display, IO Modules and Fans.
Cisco RF Gateway 1 QAM Modules
RFGW-1-QAM-MOD RFGW-1-D QAM MODULE (2x4QAM)
RFGW-1-QAM-MOD= RFGW-1-D QAM MODULE (2x4QAM) spare
Cisco RFGW-1 Power Supplies and Power Cords
RFGW-1-PS-AC RFGW-1 AC power supply module
RFGW-1-PS-AC= RFGW-1 AC power supply module spare
RFGW-1-PS-DC RFGW-1 DC power supply module
RFGW-1-PS-DC= RFGW-1 DC power supply module spare
RFGW1-AC-CORD-A RFGW-1 Argentina AC power cord
RFGW1-AC-CORD-A= RFGW-1 Argentina AC power cord spare
RFGW1-AC-CORD-C RFGW-1 China AC power cord
RFGW1-AC-CORD-C= RFGW-1 China AC power cord spare
RFGW1-AC-CORD-E RFGW-1 European AC power cord
RFGW1-AC-CORD-E= RFGW-1 European AC power cord spare
RFGW-1-AC-CORD-G RFGW-1 United Kingdom AC power cord
RFGW-1-AC-CORD-G= RFGW-1 United Kingdom AC power cord spare
RFGW1-AC-CORD-I RFGW-1 Italy AC power cord
RFGW1-AC-CORD-I= RFGW-1 Italy AC power cord spare
RFGW1-AC-CORD-J RFGW-1 Japan AC power cord
RFGW1-AC-CORD-J= RFGW-1 Japan AC power cord spare
RFGW1-AC-CORD-K RFGW-1 Australia AC power cord
RFGW1-AC-CORD-K= RFGW-1 Australia AC power cord spare
RFGW1-AC-CORD-U RFGW-1 US AC power cord
RFGW1-AC-CORD-U= RFGW-1 US AC power cord spare
RFGW1-DC-CORD RFGW-1 3-PIN DC power cable 16AWG 3m
RFGW1-DC-CORD= RFGW-1 3-PIN DC power cable 16AWG 3m spare
Cisco RF Gateway 1 Transceiver Modules
SFP-WDM-850-0500= SFP WDM 850nm (up to 500m)
SFP-WDM-1310-5= SFP WDM 1310nm (up to 5km)
SFP-CU-RJ45= SFP Copper (RJ45)
Cisco RF Gateway 1 Factory Installed Licenses (must configure with RFGW-1)
SWLIC-RFGW1-OCTAL RFGW-1 Octal QAM License
SWLIC-RFGW1-DATA RFGW-1 Data License
SWLIC-RFGW1-DVB RFGW-1 DVB Session Based Srambling License
SWLIC-RFGW1-PKEY RFGW-1 PowerKey Scrambling License
Cisco RF Gateway 1 eDELIVERY Upgrade Licenses
L-RFGW1-SWLIC= PAK CONTAINER FOR RFGW-1 eDELIVERY License
L-RFGW1-OCTAL RFGW-1 Octal QAM Upgrade License
L-RFGW1-DATA-LIC RFGW-1 Data Upgrade License (2 required when combined with Octal
License)
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Product Name Product Description
L-RFGW1-DVB RFGW-1 DVB Session Based Scrambling Upgrade License (2 required
when combined with Octal License)
L-RFGW1-PKEY RFGW-1 PowerKey Scrambling Upgrade License (2 required when
combined with Octal License)
Cisco RF Gateway 1 Spares and Accessories
CHAS-RFGW-1= RFGW-1 Spare Chassis with 2 Power Supply slots and 6 QAM Module
slots. Includes Front Panel Display, IO Modules and Fans
RFGW-1-FAN= RFGW-1 Fan Module Spare
RFGW-1-FPD= RFGW-1 Front Panel Replacement Kit Spare
RFGW-1-IO-MOD= RFGW-1-D I/O Module Spare
RFGW-1-RAIL24= RFGW-1 24 inch Angle Bracket Kit Spare
RFGW-1-QAM-CVR6= RFGW-1,QAM Cover Replacemnet Kit (Mult=6) Spare
Service and Support
Using the Cisco Lifecycle Services approach, Cisco and its partners provide a broad portfolio of end-to-end
services and support that can help increase your network’s business value and return on investment. This
approach defines the minimum set of activities needed by technology and by network complexity to help you
successfully deploy and operate Cisco technologies and optimize their performance throughout the lifecycle of
your network.
For More Information
To learn more about the Cisco RF Gateway Series, contact your local account representative.
Printed in USA C78-729447-00 09/13
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