XAir XM Module

Ixia's new XAir is the next generation hardware for LTE UE emulation. It delivers the unparalleled LTE performance in the smallest footprint providing the industry highest UE density. This module will allow LTE Advanced feature support. The XM/XG platform can easily expand to support additional sectors.

With the XAir module, complex subscriber modeling can be achieved with the following parameters:

Each XAir board supports one sector, with 1 Gbps Ethernet ports connected to the IxLoad Xcellon NP or IxCatapult m500/p250 chassis. It also supports up to 4 CPRI interfaces to an eNB or to Ixia's Remote Radio Head r10 units that cover all FDD & TDD frequency bands.

Key Features

Specifications

XAir Module Specifications

Hardware Specification

Number of Ports

3x 1 Gbps Ethernet ports, 1x 10 Gbps Ethernet port, 4x Optical SFP+ CPRI ports, 1x Serial port, SMA Clock In/Out and Analog Out

Physical

 

Form Factor

1U Module for insertion into Ixia XM/XG chassis

Height

12.00" (304.8mm)

Width

1.28" (32.5mm)

Depth

15.95" (405.1mm)

Gross Weight

7.5 lbs (3.4kg)

Power Consumption

184 Watts