RadioFrame Networks Inc MCSERIESHP10 User Manual

System Definition 

 

MC-Series High-Power System 

  

998--01 

Rev 

X1 

20 

RadioFrame Networks, Inc. 

 

TRADE SECRET INFORMATION 

The BIC Common RadioFrame Interface Card (CRIC) is located in the top front slot of the 
BIC. The BIC CRIC provides the Ethernet switch fabric to route packets to/from the AIC 
and hosts a microprocessor that serves as the primary controller of BPCs for system-
management purposes. The BIC CRIC has a serial port for local serial access, and eight 
10/100BaseT Ethernet ports. Currently, ports 1 through 7 are not used; only port 8 is 
available for local technician Ethernet access. 

Figure 6  BIC CRIC Ports and Indicators 

 

Three BTS Processing Cards (BPCs) are located in BIC front-slot positions 2, 3 and 4. 
The BPC hosts a microprocessor to perform iDEN voice management and is responsible 
for layer-2 call processing. 

Figure 7  BPC indicators 

 

The Ethernet Rear Transition Module (ERTM) is located in the top rear slot of the BIC. 
The ERTM interfaces to the CRIC via eight RMII ports in the chassis midplane. The 
ERTM provides Ethernet connectivity between the BIC and AIC as well as a connection 
to the CRTC.  

Note:  The current-revision ERTM is used in either the AIC or BIC and is configured by 

means of an internal switch. Some BICs are equipped with a BIC-only ERTM, 
identified on the faceplate: “ERTM ASY-0562-XX”, where XX ≤ 05. The version 
that works in either the AIC or BIC is labeled “-06” or later.  

Figure 8  ERTM Ports and Indicators 

 

The Coax-to-RMII Transceiver Cards (CRTCs) is located in the bottom rear slots of the 
BIC. A second optional CTRC is needed for 24 or more RadioBlade transceivers and in 
some other configurations. If present, this second CRTC resides in the 3

rd

 slot. The CRTC