Nokia ABIA 473096A AirScale Capacity Plug-in Unit for GSM, WCDMA and LTE baseband processing. Supports 6 SFP+ fronthaul interfaces, CPRI and OBSAI. Used and refurbished units available with inspection and global delivery support.
The Nokia ABIA 473096A is an AirScale Capacity Plug-in Unit designed for Nokia AirScale System Module applications.
It provides cell-specific baseband processing and optical fronthaul connectivity to radio units. The ABIA supports multiple radio access technologies including GSM, WCDMA, FDD-LTE and TD-LTE, making it suitable for AirScale base station expansion, maintenance and replacement projects.
Linkworld Telecom supplies Nokia AirScale capacity units in used or refurbished condition, depending on current stock availability.
We support customers with part-number verification, inspection, testing, packing and international delivery.
Brand: Nokia
Model: ABIA
Part Number: 473096A
Product Series: AirScale
Product Type: Capacity Plug-in Unit
Supports GSM / WCDMA / FDD-LTE / TD-LTE
Provides cell-specific baseband processing
6 × SFP+ fronthaul interfaces
Supports CPRI up to 9.8 Gbps
Supports OBSAI 3 / 6 Gbps
Supports IQ compression with selected CPRI links
Compatible with AirScale common units such as ASIA / ASIB / ASIL
Suitable for Nokia AirScale subracks
Used / refurbished stock available
Inspection before shipment available
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nokia |
| Model | ABIA |
| Part Number | 473096A |
| Product Series | AirScale |
| Product Type | Capacity Plug-in Unit |
| RAT Support | GSM / WCDMA / FDD-LTE / TD-LTE |
| Common Unit Support | ASIA / ASIB / ASIL |
| Subrack Compatibility | AMIA / AMOB / AMOD |
| Fronthaul Interfaces | 6 × SFP+ |
| CPRI Support | Up to 9.8 Gbps |
| OBSAI Support | 3 / 6 Gbps |
| L1 Throughput DL / UL | 1.8 Gbps / 0.9 Gbps |
| Number of RRC Users | 5,040 |
| GSM Capacity | 36 TRX |
| WCDMA Capacity | 12 cells |
| Dimensions | 25 × 219 × 364 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 2.1 kg |
| Typical Power Consumption | Approx. 80W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | Approx. 158W |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to +60°C, depending on airflow direction |
| Condition | Used / Refurbished, subject to stock |
These values are listed in Nokia ABIA technical documentation.
The ABIA is designed to provide baseband processing capacity for Nokia AirScale systems.
Published Nokia technical data lists support for:
GSM capacity up to 36 TRX
WCDMA capacity up to 12 cells
LTE-FDD configurations including multiple 2T2R / 4T4R cell combinations
TD-LTE support
LTE massive-MIMO related configurations, depending on software and use case
Actual capacity and functionality depend on software release, network configuration and traffic model.
The ABIA provides 6 optical RF interfaces using SFP+.
Supported front-haul options include:
CPRI up to 9.8 Gbps
OBSAI at 3 / 6 Gbps
IQ compression support with selected CPRI interfaces
These interfaces connect the baseband capacity unit to compatible radio units.
Available Nokia ABIA 473096A units may be supplied in used or refurbished condition, depending on current inventory.
For available stock, we can provide:
Actual product photos
Product label photos
Part number verification
Hardware revision information
Serial number information
Appearance condition
Basic testing information
Packing photos before shipment
Exact condition and quantity should be confirmed before ordering.
Before shipment, inspection can be arranged according to product condition and customer requirements.
Typical checks may include:
Model verification
Part number verification
Hardware revision check
Serial number check
Exterior condition inspection
SFP+ interface inspection
Power-on check where applicable
Functional testing according to agreed requirements
Packing inspection
The Nokia ABIA 473096A is suitable for:
Nokia AirScale System Modules
GSM / WCDMA networks
LTE base stations
Baseband capacity expansion
Network maintenance
Capacity unit replacement
Telecom spare-parts inventory
Equipment refurbishment projects
Linkworld Telecom can also supply:
Nokia ASIA 473095A — AirScale Common Unit
Nokia ASIB 473764A — AirScale Common Unit
Nokia ABIC 474723A — AirScale Capacity Unit
Nokia ABIL 474020A — AirScale Capacity Unit
Nokia ABIO 475266A — AirScale Capacity Unit
Nokia AMIA 473098A — AirScale Subrack
Nokia system documentation separates these products into common plug-in units and capacity plug-in units, with ABIA belonging to the capacity-unit family.
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The ABIA 473096A is a Nokia AirScale Capacity Plug-in Unit that provides cell-specific baseband processing and optical interfaces to radio units.
No. ABIA is not an RRU or RFM. It is a baseband capacity module used inside the Nokia AirScale System Module.
It provides 6 SFP+ fronthaul interfaces supporting CPRI and OBSAI.
ASIA is a common plug-in unit, while ABIA is a capacity plug-in unit used for baseband processing and radio fronthaul connectivity.
Yes. Actual product photos, labels and serial-number information can be provided for available units upon request.
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