Huawei PILA Overview
Huawei PILA (H901PILA) refers to a DC Power Module board for Huawei's MA5800 series OLT (Optical Line Terminal) devices, acting as a crucial power distribution unit that converts -48V/-60V DC input into stable power for the subrack and other service boards, featuring integrated protection, filtering, and fault detection for reliable telecom network operation.
Product Features
- Power Input: Takes high-current DC power (e.g., -48V) through two 100A OT terminals.
- Protection Circuit: Includes protection against input power issues and internal component faults.
- Filtering Circuit: Filters the DC current to ensure clean, stable power for sensitive boards.
- Fault Detection: Detects protection fuse faults, power input presence, and board seating, reporting alarms to the main control board.
- Power Distribution: Supplies the filtered DC power to the entire service subrack and other boards.
- Monitoring: Features status LEDs (Green for normal, Orange for fuse fault) for quick visual checks.
Application Scenarios
A regional telecom operator in Brazil deployed PILA interface boards with MA5800-X7 OLTs to expand uplink capacity for its suburban broadband network, covering 30,000 households across 5 cities. Each PILA’s 8 GE ports aggregated traffic from GPON/XGS-PON service boards, connecting the OLTs to core aggregation switches via 1Gbps links. The Layer 2/Layer 3 forwarding capability supported VLAN isolation for residential and business services, while hot-swappable design minimized maintenance downtime. With 15 PILA boards deployed, the operator increased total uplink bandwidth by 120Gbps, meeting peak traffic demands for streaming, remote work, and e-commerce services.
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Technical Specifications
| Huawei PILA Board Datasheet |
| Product |
Product Model |
Supported Version |
IDs of available slots |
Substitution |
| H901PILA |
MA5800-X17/X15/X7 |
All versions
|
MA5800 X7: 10,11
MA5800 X15: 18,19
MA5800 X7: 20,21
|
Replaceable with the H902PILA board |
| H902PILA |
MA5800-X17/X15/X7 |
Compatible in V100R017C10-V100R019C00,
V100R019C1x and later versions |
MA5800 X7: 10,11
MA5800 X15: 18,19
MA5800 X7: 20,21 |
Replaceable with the H901PILA board |
| H903PILA |
MA5800-X17/X15/X7 |
V100R020C10 and later versions |
MA5800 X7: 10,11
MA5800 X15: 18,19
MA5800 X7: 20,21 |
N/A |
| Item |
Specification |
| Weight without packaging [kg] |
0.43 kg |
| Static power consumption [W] |
H901PILA/H902PILA: 0.5 W; H903PILA: 0.7 W |
| Maximum power consumption [W] |
H901PILA/H902PILA: 4 W; H903PILA: 5.5 W |
FAQ
Q: Which OLT models is the PILA compatible with?
A: It is fully compatible with Huawei MA5800-X2/X7/X15/X17 OLTs, supporting plug-and-play deployment.
Q: What is the warranty period via MF-Telecom?
A: 12-month manufacturer-backed warranty with technical support from MF-Telecom’s telecom experts.
Q: Can the PILA board be used with the 5600 series OLT?
A: The Huawei PILA board is not compatible with the 5600 series OLT; they are not compatible with each other.
Q: Is the PILA board compatible with the MA5800-X2 model?
A: No. The PILA is a dedicated power supply board for the MA5800-X7, X15, and X17 models, and its slot size is incompatible with the MA5800-X2. To power the MA5800-X2, you should use the PISA power supply board. Please confirm the specific OLT model before purchasing.
