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Ericsson RBS base station cabinets
Ericsson's RBS cabinets span more than two decades of mobile network build, and the generation number tells you a great deal about what a site can be upgraded to. RBS 2000 cabinets were GSM; RBS 3000 introduced WCDMA; RBS 6000 was designed as a multi-standard platform and is the generation still widely in service. The items listed here include RBS 2206, 3206, 3418, 6201 and 6601 cabinets along with subrack kits and fan assemblies. Most enquiries are either a like-for-like replacement after damage, or an operator establishing whether an existing cabinet can host newer radios before committing to a swap-out.
How to read these part numbers
The RBS number identifies the generation and form factor rather than a configuration — RBS 6601 is a compact main-remote unit, RBS 6201 a larger indoor cabinet — and the cabinet is ordered separately from the digital units, radios and power equipment that populate it. Ancillary items carry standard Ericsson prefixes: `BKV` for fan units, `NTM` for kits and sets of materials. A subrack kit is a mounting assembly, not an active unit, and is quoted separately.
Catalogue
Equipment reference
| Part Number | Model / Designation | Compatibility | Band / Interface | Condition | Lead Time | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKV106135/2 | RBS 6601 Fan | On enquiry | Fan | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| KRC11846/2 | RRUW 02 B5 | On enquiry | B5 | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| NTM1012589/1 | RBS 6601 subrack kit | On enquiry | v2 48 | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| RBS 2206 | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| RBS 3206 | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| RBS 3418 | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| RBS 6201 | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| RBS 6601 | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| SXA1344414/1 | On enquiry | On enquiry | Air outlet plate, RBS 6102 | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| SXA2153864/1 | On enquiry | On enquiry | Rail guide, DUX adapter, RBS 6102 | On enquiry | On enquiry |
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Ordering notes
Tell us the technologies the site must carry and the radios and baseband you intend to fit, because the cabinet generation determines what it will accept and an RBS 3000 will not host current radio hardware. Confirm indoor or outdoor, available site power, and physical constraints — floor loading and door clearance defeat more cabinet deliveries than specification mismatches do. Cabinets are usually quoted bare; ask us for a complete bill of materials if you need a working site rather than an enclosure.
Lifecycle and availability
RBS 2000 and RBS 3000 cabinets are end-of-support and available as refurbished stock only. RBS 6000 cabinets are end-of-sale in most variants but circulate widely and remain supportable. Fan units and subrack kits for all three generations are available as spares.
Equipment condition
New — factory-sealed, supplied through the manufacturer's own channel or a qualified distributor, with full manufacturer warranty.
New surplus — unused factory stock, original packaging where available, sourced from decommissioned projects or distributor inventory. Manufacturer warranty may have lapsed; CRS PLUS warranty applies.
Refurbished / tested — previously deployed equipment, cleaned, firmware-checked and functionally tested against the manufacturer's specification before shipment. CRS PLUS warranty applies.
Condition is confirmed in writing on every quotation before you commit to an order.
Warranty
Warranty terms vary by item, by condition and by the supplier the equipment is sourced from. They are stated in writing on the quotation, per line item, before you commit to an order.
Where equipment is supplied new through the manufacturer's own channel, the manufacturer's warranty applies and is passed to you.
Send us the part numbers you need and we will confirm warranty terms alongside availability, condition, lead time and price.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can an RBS 6601 host 5G radios?
Sometimes, depending on the variant, the baseband fitted and the software release. It is worth establishing before you buy radios. Send us the cabinet and baseband detail and we will confirm what the combination supports.
Is a cabinet supplied with baseband and radios?
No, unless the quotation says so. Cabinets are enclosures. We will quote a populated configuration if you tell us the target site design.
Can you supply just the fan unit?
Yes. Fan units and subrack kits are listed here as individual line items, and they are among the most commonly requested RBS spares because they fail predictably and are cheap relative to a cabinet.
What do I do about an RBS 3000 site that needs upgrading?
Realistically that is a cabinet replacement rather than an upgrade, since RBS 3000 will not host current radio hardware. We can quote the RBS 6000 equivalent and the migration bill of materials so you can compare it against continuing to hold spares.
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Manufacturer names, product names and part numbers are the property of their respective owners and are used here for identification purposes only. CRS PLUS sources these products through its qualified supplier base and holds no distributor, reseller or agency appointment from any manufacturer listed.
This catalogue is compiled from our supplier network's available inventory and from manufacturer product documentation, and is reviewed monthly. Listing does not indicate stock held by CRS PLUS — availability, condition and lead time are confirmed per enquiry. Last reviewed: 22 August 2026.
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