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ZTE ZXSDR radio units and RRUs
ZTE's ZXSDR platform is heavily deployed across African, South Asian and Middle Eastern networks, and it is notably harder to source spares for than Ericsson or Huawei equipment — ZTE's distribution footprint outside China is thinner, and public documentation is sparse. That combination is why operators running ZXSDR sites tend to hold more spares than they would for other vendors, and why replacement enquiries arrive with more urgency. The units listed here are R8862, R8863, R8882 and R8884 series remote radio units across the GSM, UMTS and LTE bands, plus a small number of ZXSDR baseband and RUS items.
How to read these part numbers
ZTE's true ordering reference is a twelve-digit numeric material code, and it is the only field that identifies an item without ambiguity. The readable name follows a consistent pattern: `ZXSDR` is the platform, `R` denotes a remote radio unit and `B` a baseband unit, and the `S` suffix gives the frequency band in megahertz — so R8862A S1800 is an R8862A radio configured for 1800 MHz, and R8862 S9000 is the same family at 900 MHz. Where the listing shows explicit uplink and downlink ranges, use those rather than the S designation, because sub-band allocations vary by market.
Catalogue
Equipment reference
| Part Number | Model / Designation | Compatibility | Band / Interface | Condition | Lead Time | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129556431016 | R8862A S1800 | On enquiry | 1730 MHz; 1780 MHz; 1825 MHz; 1875 MHz; B6A | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| 129556431074 | R8862 S9000 | On enquiry | 889 MHz; 915 MHz; 934 MHz; 960 MHz | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| 129556431086 | R8862 S2100 | On enquiry | 1920 MHz; 1980 MHz; 2110 MHz; 2165 MHz | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| 129557931009 | R8862A S8500 | On enquiry | 849 MHz; 850 MHz; 894 MHz | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| 129557931011 | R8862A S8500 | On enquiry | 824 MHz; 835 MHz; 869 MHz; 880 MHz | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| 129584131022 | ZXSDR R8882 S1800 | On enquiry | B6B | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| 129584131061 | ZTE ZXSDR R8882 S1800 B6B | On enquiry | 1710 MHz; 1765 MHz; 1805 MHz; 1860 MHz; B6B | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| 129584131065 | ZTE ZXSDR R8882 S1800 B6B | On enquiry | 1710 MHz; 1765 MHz; 1805 MHz; 1860 MHz; B6B | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| 129692731004 | ZXSDR R8882 S1800 | On enquiry | 1710 MHz; 1765 MHz; 1805 MHz; 1860 MHz; B6B | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| 129695431135 | R8978 S2300 | On enquiry | 4G LTE | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| 130000056483 | ZXSDR RUS82 S9000(B8A) | On enquiry | B8A | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| R8840 | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| R8860E | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| R8863 S1800 | On enquiry | 1710 MHz; 1765 MHz; 1805 MHz; 1860 MHz; B8A | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| R8863 S2100 | On enquiry | 1765 MHz; 1860 MHz | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| R8881S9000 | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| R8882 S8000 | On enquiry | 821 MHz; 862 MHz | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| R8882S9000 | On enquiry | 880 MHz; 906 MHz; 925 MHz; 951 MHz | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| R8892E M1821 | On enquiry | 1800 MHz; 2100 MHz | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| SY030-2ST0-A | R8881 | On enquiry | 2 core power head DC | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| SY0302ST0A | R8882 | On enquiry | Power Connector | On enquiry | On enquiry | |
| ZTE ZXSDR R8881 S2100 | On enquiry | 3G WCDMA | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| ZTE ZXSDR RRU R8862A S9000 | On enquiry | 880 MHz; 915 MHz; 925 MHz; 960 MHz | On enquiry | On enquiry | ||
| ZXSDR R8998G S3500 | ZTE TDD RRU | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry | On enquiry |
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Ordering notes
Quote the twelve-digit material code where you have it; without it, give the full readable string including the S-band designation and, if you know them, the uplink and downlink frequency ranges. ZTE ships the same radio family in market-specific sub-band variants, and a unit built for one operator's allocation will not pass another's. Confirm supply voltage and current draw as well — most of these units are −48 V DC, but the current rating varies with power class and your site power budget may be the constraint.
Lifecycle and availability
Most ZXSDR radio hardware is end-of-sale, and support outside China is limited. Everything here should be treated as new surplus or refurbished with CRS PLUS warranty rather than manufacturer warranty. As with Huawei, ZTE equipment containing US-origin technology may be subject to re-export control; we confirm per transaction.
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
Why is ZTE equipment harder to source than Ericsson or Huawei?
A thinner international distribution network and less public documentation. Practically, it means longer lead times, fewer suppliers holding stock, and more of the identification work falling on the buyer — which is where the twelve-digit material code becomes essential.
What does S9000 mean in the model name?
It is ZTE's band designation, indicating the 900 MHz band. S1800 is 1800 MHz, S2100 is 2100 MHz, and so on. Confirm the specific uplink and downlink ranges for your market, as sub-band variants exist within each designation.
Can you supply a matched RRU and BBU set?
Yes. Our ZTE ZXSDR baseband page lists B8200 and B8300 units, and we can quote a compatible set rather than leaving the pairing to you.
Do you provide documentation with ZTE shipments?
Certificate of origin and packing list as standard, and material test certificates or factory test reports where the specification requires them. Tell us at enquiry stage what your import or type-approval process needs.
Related pages
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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