Comtec CDM-840 User manual

Part Number MN-CDM840 / CD-CDM840 Revision 3
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Advanced VSAT Series Remote Router
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Version 1.6.2.X or higher

ER-CDM840-EA3 Rev - PLM C-0033932
Errata A for MN-CDM840 Rev 3
Comtech EF Data Documentation Update
Subject: Replace Sect. 3.2.3.3 'CONSOLE' Interface Connector (DB-9M)
Errata Part Number: ER-CDM840-EA3 Rev - (Errata documents are not revised)
PLM CO Number: C-0033932
Comments: Replace Sect. 3.2.3.3 (MN-CDM840 Rev 3 Page 3-9):

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Copyright © 2015 Comtech EF Data. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
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CDM-840
Advanced VSAT Series CDM-840 Remote Router)
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Version 1.6.2.X or Higher
Part Number MN-CDM840 / CD-CDM840
Revision 3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................III
TABLES .................................................................................................................................XIII
FIGURES................................................................................................................................XIII
PREFACE..............................................................................................................................XVII
About this Manual ......................................................................................................................... xvii
Related Documents................................................................................................................................xvii
Conventions and References ......................................................................................................... xviii
Patents and Trademarks .......................................................................................................................xviii
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.............................................................................................................xviii
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices........................................................................................................xviii
Recommended Standard Designations.................................................................................................xviii
Safety and Compliance.................................................................................................................... xix
Electrical Safety and Compliance............................................................................................................xix
Electrical Installation...............................................................................................................................xix
Operating Environment ..........................................................................................................................xix
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE)
Directive (1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1 ..............................................................................................xx
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC) .........................xx
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)...............................................................xx
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)...................................................................................xxi
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC)........................xxi
CE Mark ...............................................................................................................................................xxi
Product Support.............................................................................................................................. xxi
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ....................................................................................................... xxi
Warranty Policy ............................................................................................................................. xxii
Limitations of Warranty .........................................................................................................................xxii
Exclusive Remedies ...............................................................................................................................xxiii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................1–1
1.1 Overview............................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 Functional Description ........................................................................................................1–2

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1.3 Features .............................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.1 Physical Description..................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.1.1 Standard Assemblies......................................................................................................... 1–4
1.3.1.2 Optional Assemblies.......................................................................................................... 1–4
1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope .............................................................................................................. 1–5
1.3.3 Physical Features ......................................................................................................................1–6
1.3.3.1 Front Panel Features......................................................................................................... 1–6
1.3.3.2 Rear Panel Features .......................................................................................................... 1–7
1.3.3.2.1 Rear Panel Standard Features.....................................................................................1–8
1.3.3.2.2 Rear Panel Optional Features .....................................................................................1–8
1.3.4 On-site Firmware Updates........................................................................................................1–9
1.3.5 On-site Operational Upgrades.................................................................................................. 1–9
1.3.6 Monitor and Control Interfaces................................................................................................ 1–9
1.4 Specifications....................................................................................................................1–10
1.4.1 Product Features ....................................................................................................................1–10
1.4.2 Physical, Power, and Environmental ...................................................................................... 1–10
1.4.3 Modulator...............................................................................................................................1–11
1.4.3.1 Transmit .......................................................................................................................... 1–11
1.4.3.2 Block Up Converter (BUC) Support .................................................................................1–12
1.4.4 Demodulator...........................................................................................................................1–12
1.4.4.1 Receive............................................................................................................................ 1–12
1.4.4.2 Low Noise Block Down Converter (LNB) Support ........................................................... 1–13
1.4.5 BER (Bit Error Rate)................................................................................................................. 1–14
1.4.5.1 BER Monitor Functions ................................................................................................... 1–14
1.4.6 Regulatory Compliance...........................................................................................................1–14
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................2–1
2.1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment .......................................................................................2–1
2.2 Install the Unit Into a Rack Enclosure...................................................................................2–2
2.2.1 Install the Optional Rear Support Brackets Kit.........................................................................
2–3
CHAPTER 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.....................................................................3–1
3.1 Overview – Cabling Connection Types .................................................................................3–1
3.2 CDM-840 Cabling Connections.............................................................................................3–5
3.2.1 IF Connector Group .................................................................................................................. 3–6
3.2.1.1 ‘L-BAND Rx’ IF Connector.................................................................................................. 3–6
3.2.1.2 ‘L-BAND Tx’ IF Connector.................................................................................................. 3–6
3.2.2 Terrestrial Data Connector Group ............................................................................................ 3–7
3.2.2.1 ‘G.703 | OUT / IN’ Connectors..........................................................................................3–7
3.2.2.2 ‘ETHERNET | TRAFFIC | GE’ (Gigabit Ethernet) Connector (RJ-45F) .................................3–7
3.2.3 Utility Connector Group ...........................................................................................................3–8
3.2.3.1 ‘ETHERNET | MANAGEMENT | FE’ (Fast Ethernet) Connector (RJ-45F)........................... 3–8

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3.2.3.2 ‘REDUNDANCY’ Interface Connector (DB-9F) (FUTURE)...................................................3–8
3.2.3.3 ‘CONSOLE’ Interface Connector (DB-9M) ......................................................................... 3–9
3.2.3.4 ‘ALARMS’ Interface Connector (DB-15M).......................................................................3–10
3.3 CDM-840 Ground and Power Connections .........................................................................3–11
3.3.1 Common Chassis Ground Interface ........................................................................................ 3–11
3.3.2 115V/230V Alternating Current (AC) Power Interface (Standard) .........................................3–12
3.3.2.1 AC Operation – Apply Power .......................................................................................... 3–12
3.3.2.2 AC Operation – Replace the Fuses .................................................................................3–13
3.3.3 -48V Direct Current (DC) Power Interface (Optional)............................................................. 3–14
3.3.3.1 DC Operation – Apply Power .......................................................................................... 3–14
3.3.3.2 DC Operation – Replace the Fuses..................................................................................3–15
CHAPTER 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE................................................................................4–1
4.1 Firmware Update Overview ................................................................................................4–1
4.2 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download ..........................................................4–2
4.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update .......................................................................4–6
4.4 Perform the Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure .......................................................................4–8
CHAPTER 5. FAST ACTIVATION PROCEDURE................................................................5–1
5.1 FAST Overview....................................................................................................................5–1
5.2 FAST Activation via the HTTP Interface ................................................................................5–2
5.2.1 FAST Configuration ................................................................................................................... 5–3
5.2.2 FAST Upgrade ...........................................................................................................................5–4
CHAPTER 6. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT.........................6–1
6.1 Overview............................................................................................................................6–1
6.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols ..........................................................................6–2
6.2.1 Ethernet Management Interface Access ..................................................................................6–2
6.2.2 SNMP Interface.........................................................................................................................6–3
6.2.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files ......................................................................6–3
6.2.2.2 SNMP Community Strings .................................................................................................6–4
6.2.3 HTTP (Web Server) Interface ....................................................................................................6–4
6.2.3.1 User Login ......................................................................................................................... 6–4
6.2.3.2 HTTP Interface – Operational Features.............................................................................6–5
6.2.3.2.1 Virtual Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 6–5
6.2.3.2.1.1 Virtual Front Panel LEDs ...................................................................................... 6–6
6.2.3.2.2 Navigation................................................................................................................... 6–7
6.2.3.2.3 Page Sections ..............................................................................................................6–8

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6.2.3.2.4 Action Buttons ............................................................................................................ 6–8
6.2.3.2.5 Drop-down Lists .......................................................................................................... 6–8
6.2.3.2.6 Text or Data Entry....................................................................................................... 6–8
6.2.3.3 HTTP Interface Menu Tree Diagram ................................................................................. 6–9
6.3 HTTP Interface Page Descriptions ......................................................................................6–10
6.3.1 Home Pages ............................................................................................................................ 6–10
6.3.1.1 Home | Home .................................................................................................................6–10
6.3.1.2 Home | Contact............................................................................................................... 6–11
6.3.2 Admin (Administration) Pages................................................................................................6–12
6.3.2.1 Admin | Access................................................................................................................6–12
6.3.2.2 Admin | SNMP ................................................................................................................ 6–13
6.3.2.3 Admin | FAST ..................................................................................................................6–14
6.3.2.4 Admin | Firmware...........................................................................................................6–15
6.3.2.5 Admin | Auto Logout ......................................................................................................6–16
6.3.2.6 Admin | VMS................................................................................................................... 6–17
6.3.3 Configuration Pages................................................................................................................ 6–19
6.3.3.1 Configuration | Interface Pages......................................................................................6–19
6.3.3.1.1 Configuration | Interface | Fe Mgt........................................................................... 6–19
6.3.3.1.2 Configuration | Interface | GE..................................................................................6–20
6.3.3.1.3 Configuration | Interface | E1 Pages ........................................................................6–22
6.3.3.1.3.1 Configuration | Interface | E1 | Configuration..................................................6–22
6.3.3.1.3.2 Configuration | Interface | E1 | Time Slots ....................................................... 6–24
6.3.3.2 Configuration | WAN pages ............................................................................................6–25
6.3.3.2.1 Configuration | WAN | Demod Pages ......................................................................6–25
6.3.3.2.1.1 Configuration | WAN | Demod | Config............................................................ 6–25
6.3.3.2.1.2 Configuration | WAN | Demod | ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation) ..... 6–30
6.3.3.2.2 Configuration | WAN | Mod (Modulator) Pages...................................................... 6–32
6.3.3.2.2.1 Configuration | WAN | Mod | Config................................................................6–32
6.3.3.2.2.2 Configuration | WAN | Mod | ACM .................................................................. 6–36
6.3.3.2.2.3 Configuration | WAN | Mod | DPC....................................................................6–38
6.3.3.2.3 Configuration | WAN | QoS (Quality of Service) ......................................................6–40
6.3.3.2.3.1 Page Functionality Common for all QoS Control Modes ................................... 6–41
6.3.3.2.3.2 Page Functionality Specific to Active QoS Mode ............................................... 6–44
6.3.3.2.4 Configuration | WAN | Label.................................................................................... 6–48
6.3.3.2.5 Configuration | WAN | Compression ....................................................................... 6–49
6.3.3.2.6 Configuration | WAN | BUC (Block Up Converter)................................................... 6–50
6.3.3.2.7 Configuration | WAN | LNB (Low Noise Block Down Converter) ............................. 6–52
6.3.3.3 Configuration | Network Pages ...................................................................................... 6–53
6.3.3.3.1 Configuration | Network | Routing Pages ................................................................6–53
6.3.3.3.1.1 Configuration | Network | Routing | Routes ....................................................6–53
6.3.3.3.1.2 Configuration | Network | Routing | IGMP.......................................................6–55
6.3.3.3.1.3 Configuration | Network | Routing | DHCP.......................................................6–57
6.3.3.3.2 Configuration | Network | ARP ................................................................................ 6–58
6.3.3.3.3 Configuration | Network | Working Mode............................................................... 6–59
6.3.3.3.4 Configuration | Network | DNS ................................................................................6–60
6.3.3.4 Configuration | ECM (Entry Channel Mode)................................................................... 6–61