Comtech EF Data CDM-425 User manual

CDM-425
Advanced Satellite Modem (18 kbps – 25 Mbps)
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Version 1.1.1 or higher
Part Number MN-CDM-425
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published
information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

CDM-425 Advanced Satellite Modem
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Copyright © 2017 Comtech EF Data. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: [phone]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................. XXI
About this Manual....................................................................................................................................xxi
Conventions and References..................................................................................................................xxi
Patents and Trademarks.........................................................................................................................xxi
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ..............................................................................................................xxi
Recommended Standard Designations .................................................................................................xxii
Safety and Compliance...........................................................................................................................xxii
Electrical Safety and Compliance ..........................................................................................................xxii
Grounding...............................................................................................................................................xxii
Electrical Installation .............................................................................................................................xxiii
Battery ..................................................................................................................................................xxiii
Fuses ..................................................................................................................................................xxiii
Operating Environment.........................................................................................................................xxiv
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive
(1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1 ............................................................................................................xxiv
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC) ............................xxiv
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC).............................................................xxv
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC).................................................................................xxv
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC) ........................xxv
CE Mark ........................................................................................................................................xxv
Product Support......................................................................................................................................xxv
Comtech EF Data Headquarters...........................................................................................................xxvi
Warranty Policy......................................................................................................................................xxvi
Limitations of Warranty..........................................................................................................................xxvi
Exclusive Remedies.............................................................................................................................xxvii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 1–1
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 Functional Description ...............................................................................................................1–3
1.3 Features .......................................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.1 Physical Description..................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.2 Modem Compatibility ................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.3 Verification ................................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.4 Updating Modem Firmware ......................................................................................................1–4
1.3.5 Standard Data Interfaces..........................................................................................................1–5
1.3.6 Optional Hardware and Accessories.........................................................................................1–6
1.3.7 Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST) ...............................................................................1–7
1.3.8 Supporting Hardware and Software..........................................................................................1–9
1.3.9 Physical Features ...................................................................................................................1–10
1.3.9.1 Dimensional Envelope ................................................................................................1–10
1.3.9.2 Front Panel Features .................................................................................................. 1–11
1.3.9.3 Rear Panel Features...................................................................................................1–12
1.4 Summary of Specifications......................................................................................................1–14
1.4.1 Modulator................................................................................................................................1–14
1.4.2 Demodulator ...........................................................................................................................1–19
1.4.3 Data Interfaces........................................................................................................................1–26
1.4.4 Automatic Uplink Power Control (AUPC)................................................................................1–26
1.4.5 DoubleTalk® Carrier- in-Carrier®(CnC)...................................................................................1–27
1.4.6 Data Rate Ranges ..................................................................................................................1–28
1.4.7 VersaFEC Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)...............................................................1–29
1.4.7.1 VersaFEC ACM...........................................................................................................1–29
1.4.7.2 VersaFEC-2 ACM........................................................................................................1–31

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1.4.8 Miscellaneous.........................................................................................................................1–34
1.4.9 Approvals................................................................................................................................1–34
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................2–1
2.1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment ............................................................................................2–1
2.2 Modem - Rack Enclosure Installation .......................................................................................2–2
2.2.1 Optional Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kits Installation......................................................2–5
2.3 Modem Configuration.................................................................................................................2–6
2.4 Verify Modem Operation.............................................................................................................2–6
2.5 Connect the External Cables .....................................................................................................2–7
CHAPTER 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS...........................................................3–1
3.1 Cabling Connection Types.........................................................................................................3–1
3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections ......................................................................................................3–1
3.1.1.1 Type ‘BNC’ ....................................................................................................................3–2
3.1.1.2 Type ‘TNC’.....................................................................................................................3–2
3.1.1.3 Type ‘N’ .........................................................................................................................3–2
3.1.1.4 Type ‘F’..........................................................................................................................3–2
3.1.1.5 Type ‘SMA’ (Subminiature Version ‘A’)..........................................................................3–3
3.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections .........................................................................................3–3
3.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections.............................................................................................3–4
3.2 Cabling Connections ..................................................................................................................3–4
3.2.1 IF Connection Group ................................................................................................................3–6
3.2.1.1 Rx IF Connectors ..........................................................................................................3–6
3.2.1.2 Tx IF Connectors...........................................................................................................3–6
3.2.2 Terrestrial Data Connection Group ...........................................................................................3–6
3.2.2.1 Data Interface (DB-25F)................................................................................................3–6
3.2.2.2 G.703 Connectors..........................................................................................................3–8
3.2.2.2.1 Balanced G.703 (DB-9F)............................................................................................3–8
3.2.2.2.2 Aux G.703 (DB-9F) ....................................................................................................3–9
3.2.2.2.3 Quad E1 Operation via the Balanced G.703 / Aux G.703 Connectors ......................3–9
3.2.2.2.4 Unbal G.703 / Insert Data Out (IDO), Drop Data In (DDI)........................................3–13
3.2.2.2.5 G.703 Insert Data In (IDI), Drop Data Out (DDO)....................................................3–13
3.2.2.3 Quad 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)....................................................................................3–13
3.2.3 Utility Connections Group.......................................................................................................3–14
3.2.3.1 Remote Control (DB-9M) ............................................................................................3–14
3.2.3.2 Alarms (DB-15M).........................................................................................................3–15
3.2.3.3 Pre-Mapped Symbol Interface (PMSI) Connector (DB-9F) ........................................3–16
3.2.3.4 1:1 Control (DB-9F).....................................................................................................3–17
3.2.3.5 Ext Ref In/Out..............................................................................................................3–17
3.3 Ground and Power Connections.............................................................................................3–18
3.3.1 Chassis Ground Interface.......................................................................................................3–18
3.3.2 Standard 100V/240V Alternating Current (AC) Power Interface.............................................3–19
3.3.2.1 AC Operation – Accessories.......................................................................................3–20
3.3.2.2 AC Operation – Apply Power ......................................................................................3–20
3.3.2.3 AC Operation – Fuse Replacement............................................................................3–21
3.3.3 Optional 48V Direct Current (DC) Power Interface.................................................................3–22
3.3.3.1 DC Operation – Accessories (Optional)......................................................................3–23
3.3.3.2 DC Operation – Apply Power (Optional) .....................................................................3–23
3.3.3.3 DC Operation – Fuse Replacement (Optional)...........................................................3–24
CHAPTER 4. UPDATE FIRMWARE................................................................................................... 4–1
4.1 Update Firmware via the Internet ..............................................................................................4–1
4.2 About Firmware Files, Naming, Versions, and Archive Formats ...........................................4–2

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4.3 Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure................................................................................................4–3
4.3.1 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download...............................................................4–3
4.3.2 Download and Extract the Firmware Update............................................................................4–8
4.3.3 Perform the Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure ........................................................................4–10
CHAPTER 5. FAST ACTIVATION PROCEDURE...............................................................................5–1
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................5–1
5.2 FAST Activation Procedure........................................................................................................5–2
5.2.1 FAST Activation Using the Front Panel.....................................................................................5–2
5.2.2 FAST Activation Using the HTTP (Web Server) Interface ........................................................5–4
CHAPTER 6. FRONT PANEL OPERATION.......................................................................................6–1
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................6–1
6.1.1 LED Indicators ..........................................................................................................................6–2
6.1.2 Keypad......................................................................................................................................6–4
6.1.3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)..........................................................................................6–4
6.1.3.1 Screen Saver.................................................................................................................6–4
6.1.3.2 Opening Screen ............................................................................................................6–5
6.1.3.2.1 Feature Availability/Operation Indicators via the Opening Screen ............................6–5
6.2 SELECT: (Main) Menu.................................................................................................................6–6
6.2.1 SELECT: CONFIG (Configuration) Menu Branch.....................................................................6–8
6.2.1.1 CONFIG: All...................................................................................................................6–9
6.2.1.2 CONFIG: Mode ...........................................................................................................6–10
6.2.1.3 CONFIG: Tx ................................................................................................................6–12
6.2.1.3.1 CONFIG: Tx Tx-IF...............................................................................................6–12
6.2.1.3.2 CONFIG: Tx Freq (Frequency) ...........................................................................6–13
6.2.1.3.3 CONFIG: Tx Power.............................................................................................6–14
6.2.1.3.4 CONFIG: Tx FEC ................................................................................................6–17
6.2.1.3.5 CONFIG: Tx Mod (Modulation) ...........................................................................6–18
6.2.1.3.6 CONFIG: Tx Data................................................................................................6–19
6.2.1.3.7 CONFIG: Tx Symb (IP-ACM or V2-ACM Modes Only).......................................6–21
6.2.1.3.8 CONFIG: Tx Scrambler.......................................................................................6–22
6.2.1.4 CONFIG: Rx................................................................................................................6–23
6.2.1.4.1 CONFIG: Rx Rx-IF..............................................................................................6–23
6.2.1.4.2 CONFIG: Rx Freq (Frequency)............................................................................6–25
6.2.1.4.3 CONFIG: Rx FEC................................................................................................6–26
6.2.1.4.4 CONFIG: Rx Demod (Demodulation)..................................................................6–26
6.2.1.4.5 CONFIG: Rx Data ...............................................................................................6–27
6.2.1.4.6 CONFIG: Rx Symb (IP-ACM or V2-ACM Modes Only) ......................................6–29
6.2.1.4.7 CONFIG: Rx Descram (Descrambler).................................................................6–29
6.2.1.4.8 CONFIG: Rx EbNo..............................................................................................6–30
6.2.1.4.9 CONFIG: Rx SNR (IP-ACM or V2-ACM Modes Only)........................................6–30
6.2.1.5 CONFIG: Clocks..........................................................................................................6–31
6.2.1.5.1 CONFIG: Clocks Tx Clock...................................................................................6–31
6.2.1.5.2 CONFIG: Clocks Rx Buffer/Clock .......................................................................6–32
6.2.1.5.3 CONFIG: Clocks Clk-Exten (G.703 Clock Extension).........................................6–33
6.2.1.5.4 CONFIG: Clocks Freq-Ref..................................................................................6–34
6.2.1.5.5 CONFIG: Clocks Int-Ref-Adjust ..........................................................................6–34
6.2.1.6 CONFIG: D&I (Drop & Insert)......................................................................................6–35
6.2.1.6.1 CONFIG: D&I (D&I, D&I++ One-Port Drop and Insert Framing Mode) ...................6–35
6.2.1.6.2 CONFIG: Quad D&I (QDI) (QDI, Framed QDI Framing Mode)...............................6–37
6.2.1.7 CONFIG: ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation) (IP-ACM or V2-ACM Modes Only)6–39
6.2.1.7.1 CONFIG: ACM Min/Max-ModCod.......................................................................6–39
6.2.1.7.2 CONFIG: ACM Unlock-Action.............................................................................6–40
6.2.1.7.3 CONFIG: ACM Target-SNR-Margin ....................................................................6–40

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6.2.1.8 CONFIG: CnC.............................................................................................................6–41
6.2.1.8.1 CONFIG: CnC Mode...........................................................................................6–41
6.2.1.8.2 CONFIG: CnC CONFIG: CnC Freq-Offset.....................................................6–42
6.2.1.8.3 CONFIG: CnC Search-Delay..............................................................................6–42
6.2.1.8.4 CONFIG: CnC PMSI-Control ..............................................................................6–43
6.2.1.9 CONFIG: EDMAC .......................................................................................................6–44
6.2.1.10 CONFIG: Misc.............................................................................................................6–45
6.2.1.10.1 CONFIG: Misc G.703-LineCode (Ternary Code).................................................6–45
6.2.1.10.2 CONFIG: Misc RTS.............................................................................................6–46
6.2.1.10.3 CONFIG: Misc Warm-Up.....................................................................................6–46
6.2.1.10.4 CONFIG: Misc Stats (Statistics) ..........................................................................6–47
6.2.1.10.5 CONFIG: Misc MEO (Medium Earth Orbit).........................................................6–47
6.2.1.11 CONFIG: Mask............................................................................................................6–48
6.2.1.11.1 CONFIG: Mask AIS.............................................................................................6–49
6.2.1.11.2 CONFIG: Mask Buffer/Ref ..................................................................................6–49
6.2.1.11.3 CONFIG: Mask RxIF...........................................................................................6–49
6.2.1.11.4 CONFIG: Mask TxClk..........................................................................................6–50
6.2.1.11.5 CONFIG: Mask CnC............................................................................................6–50
6.2.1.11.6 CONFIG: Mask Terr.............................................................................................6–50
6.2.1.11.7 CONFIG: Mask BUC...........................................................................................6–51
6.2.1.11.8 CONFIG: Mask LNB............................................................................................6–51
6.2.1.11.9 CONFIG: Mask ClkExt (G.703 Clock Extension Mask).......................................6–51
6.2.1.12 CONFIG: Remote (Remote Control)...........................................................................6–52
6.2.1.12.1 CONFIG: Remote Local or Serial Remote Settings............................................6–52
6.2.1.13 CONFIG: IP.................................................................................................................6–52
6.2.1.13.1 CONFIG: IP Addresses.......................................................................................6–53
6.2.1.13.2 CONFIG: IP SNMP..............................................................................................6–53
6.2.1.13.3 CONFIG: IP Setup...............................................................................................6–56
6.2.1.13.4 CONFIG: IP ANT (Advanced Network Timing)....................................................6–69
6.2.1.13.5 CONFIG: IP PortMonitor .....................................................................................6–72
6.2.1.13.6 CONFIG: IP AccessList........................................................................................6–72
6.2.1.13.7 CONFIG: IP PktP-Enable....................................................................................6–73
6.2.2 SELECT: Test Menu Branch ...................................................................................................6–74
6.2.2.1 SELECT: TEST Mode.............................................................................................6–74
6.2.2.2 SELECT: TEST BERT.............................................................................................6–77
6.2.2.2.1 SELECT: TEST BERT Config.........................................................................6–77
6.2.2.2.2 SELECT: TEST BERT Monitor........................................................................6–77
6.2.2.3 SELECT: TEST CnC-APC-Monitor.........................................................................6–78
6.2.2.4 SELECT: TEST Uncorrected-BER..........................................................................6–78
6.2.3 SELECT: Monitor Menu Branch..............................................................................................6–80
6.2.3.1 Monitor: Live-Alarms ...................................................................................................6–80
6.2.3.2 Monitor: Stored Events Stored Events: Clear-All: No (No, Yes).................................6–82
6.2.3.3 Monitor: ACM...............................................................................................................6–82
6.2.3.4 Monitor: Statistics........................................................................................................6–83
6.2.3.4.1 Monitor: Statistics Examples....................................................................................6–83
6.2.3.5 Monitor: Rx Parameters Rx-Parameters: EbNo=11.4dB ∆F=+011.7kHz...................6–85
6.2.3.6 Monitor: RemoteEbNo.................................................................................................6–86
6.2.3.7 Monitor: AUPC Parameters.........................................................................................6–86
6.2.3.8 Monitor: CnC-Parameters...........................................................................................6–87
6.2.3.9 Monitor: IP Statistics....................................................................................................6–87
6.2.4 SELECT: Info (Information) Menu Branch ..............................................................................6–88
6.2.4.1 Info: All.........................................................................................................................6–88
6.2.4.2Info: ID.........................................................................................................................6–88
6.2.4.3 Info: Mode ...................................................................................................................6–89
6.2.4.4 Info: Tx.........................................................................................................................6–89
6.2.4.5 Info: Rx........................................................................................................................6–90

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6.2.4.6 Info: Clocks..................................................................................................................6–91
6.2.4.7 Info: EDMAC ...............................................................................................................6–91
6.2.4.8 Info: Drop.....................................................................................................................6–91
6.2.4.9 Info: Insert ...................................................................................................................6–91
6.2.4.10 Info: Remote................................................................................................................6–92
6.2.4.11 Info: Alarm-Mask .........................................................................................................6–92
6.2.4.12 Info: Misc.....................................................................................................................6–92
6.2.5 SELECT: Store/Ld (Store/Load) Menu Branch .......................................................................6–93
6.2.6 SELECT: Utility Menu Branch.................................................................................................6–94
6.2.6.1 Utilities: Set-RTC.........................................................................................................6–94
6.2.6.2 Utilities: Display-Bright ................................................................................................6–94
6.2.6.3 Utilities: CarrID............................................................................................................6–95
6.2.6.3.1 Utilities: CarrID Latitude ......................................................................................6–95
6.2.6.3.2 Utilities: CarrID Longitude ...................................................................................6–96
6.2.6.3.3 Utilities: CarrID Telephone ..................................................................................6–96
6.2.6.3.4 Utilities: CarrID Message ....................................................................................6–96
6.2.6.4 Utilities: LED................................................................................................................6–97
6.2.6.5 Utilities: Redundancy ..................................................................................................6–97
6.2.6.5.1 Utilities: Redundancy Traffic-IP-Addr/Range.......................................................6–97
6.2.6.5.2 Utilities: Redundancy 1:1 ....................................................................................6–97
6.2.6.5.3 Utilities: Redundancy 1:N....................................................................................6–98
6.2.6.6 Utilities: Circuit-ID........................................................................................................6–98
6.2.6.7 Utilities: Firmware........................................................................................................6–99
6.2.6.7.1 Utilities: Firmware Base-Modem .........................................................................6–99
6.2.6.7.2 Utilities: Firmware Packet-Processor................................................................6–100
6.2.7 SELECT: ODU Menu Branch (Summary Only) ....................................................................6–101
6.2.8 SELECT: FAST Menu Branch...............................................................................................6–101
6.2.8.1 FAST: Options ...........................................................................................................6–101
6.2.8.1.1 FAST: Options View Options.............................................................................6–101
6.2.8.1.2 FAST: Options Set Register1 or Set Register 2 ................................................6–103
6.2.8.2 FAST: Demo-Mode....................................................................................................6–104
6.2.8.3 FAST: CnC.................................................................................................................6–105
CHAPTER 7. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT.......................................7–1
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................7–1
7.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols...............................................................................7–1
7.3 SNMP Interface............................................................................................................................7–2
7.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files..............................................................................7–2
7.3.2 SNMP Community Strings ........................................................................................................7–3
7.3.3 SNMP Traps..............................................................................................................................7–3
7.4 Telnet Interface............................................................................................................................7–5
7.4.1 Using the Telnet Interface for Standard Remote Control Protocol............................................7–5
7.4.1.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation..........................................7–6
7.4.2 Using the Telnet Interface for Telnet Command Line Interface (CLI) Operation.......................7–7
7.5 HTTP (Web Server) Interface......................................................................................................7–8
7.5.1 User Login.................................................................................................................................7–8
7.5.2 HTTP Interface – Operational Features..................................................................................7–10
7.5.2.1 Navigation ...................................................................................................................7–10
7.5.2.2 Page Sections.............................................................................................................7–10
7.5.2.3 Action Buttons.............................................................................................................7–10
7.5.2.4 Drop-down Lists ..........................................................................................................7–10
7.5.2.5 Text or Data Entry........................................................................................................ 7–11
7.5.3 HTTP Interface – Menu Tree .................................................................................................. 7–11
7.5.3.1 Conditional Access to IP Packet Processor Pages.....................................................7–13
7.5.4 Web Server Page Descriptions...............................................................................................7–15

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7.5.4.1 Home Tab....................................................................................................................7–15
7.5.4.1.1 Home | Home Page .................................................................................................7–15
7.5.4.1.2 Home | Contact........................................................................................................7–16
7.5.4.1.3 Home | Support........................................................................................................7–17
7.5.4.2 Admin Tab ...................................................................................................................7–18
7.5.4.2.1 Admin | Access ........................................................................................................7–18
7.5.4.2.2 Admin | SNMP .........................................................................................................7–21
7.5.4.2.3 Admin | Firmware.....................................................................................................7–22
7.5.4.2.4 Admin | Reboot........................................................................................................7–25
7.5.4.2.5 Admin | FAST...........................................................................................................7–26
7.5.4.2.6 Admin | Utilities ........................................................................................................7–28
7.5.4.3 Configuration Tab........................................................................................................7–29
7.5.4.3.1 Configuration | Modem ............................................................................................7–30
7.5.4.3.2 Configuration | LAN..................................................................................................7–34
7.5.4.3.3 Configuration | Routing............................................................................................7–40
7.5.4.3.4 Configuration | Managed Switch..............................................................................7–46
7.5.4.3.5 Configuration | WAN................................................................................................7–47
7.5.4.3.6 Configuration | Overhead.........................................................................................7–60
7.5.4.3.7 Configuration | Utilities.............................................................................................7–62
7.5.4.3.8 Configuration | D&I...................................................................................................7–66
7.5.4.3.9 Configuration | BUC.................................................................................................7–67
7.5.4.3.10 Configuration | LNB..................................................................................................7–68
7.5.4.3.11 Configuration | ANT..................................................................................................7–69
7.5.4.3.12 Configuration | MEO ................................................................................................7–72
7.5.4.4 Status Pages ...............................................................................................................7–74
7.5.4.4.1 Status | Modem Status.............................................................................................7–74
7.5.4.4.2 Status | Modem Logs...............................................................................................7–76
7.5.4.4.3 Status | Modem Info.................................................................................................7–80
7.5.4.4.4 Status | Traffic Statistics...........................................................................................7–81
7.5.4.4.5 Status | Performance ...............................................................................................7–95
7.5.4.5 ODU (Outdoor Unit) Pages (Summary Only)..............................................................7–97
7.5.4.6 Redundancy Page.......................................................................................................7–99
CHAPTER 8. SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL......................................................................................8–1
8.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................8–1
8.2 EIA-485.........................................................................................................................................8–1
8.3 EIA-232.........................................................................................................................................8–2
8.4 Basic Protocol.............................................................................................................................8–2
8.4.1 Packet Structure........................................................................................................................8–3
8.4.1.1 Start of Packet...............................................................................................................8–4
8.4.1.2 Target Address ..............................................................................................................8–4
8.4.1.3 Address Delimiter..........................................................................................................8–4
8.4.1.4 Instruction Code............................................................................................................8–4
8.4.1.5 Instruction Code Qualifier..............................................................................................8–5
8.4.1.6 Optional Message Arguments.......................................................................................8–6
8.4.1.7 End Of Packet...............................................................................................................8–6
8.5 Remote Commands and Queries...............................................................................................8–7
8.5.1 Table Indexes............................................................................................................................8–7
8.5.2 Tx Parameters ........................................................................................................................8–10
8.5.3 Rx Parameters........................................................................................................................8–18
8.5.4 Unit Parameters......................................................................................................................8–25
8.5.5 Bulk Configuration Strings ......................................................................................................8–42
8.5.6 Modem Information.................................................................................................................8–48
8.5.7 Modem Performance Information...........................................................................................8–52
8.5.8 BUC Parameters (L-Band Device)..........................................................................................8–58

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8.5.9 LNB Parameters (L-Band Device)..........................................................................................8–60
8.5.10 Ethernet Parameters...............................................................................................................8–61
CHAPTER 9. TELNET COMMAND LINE INTERFACE (CLI) OPERATION......................................9–1
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................9–1
9.1.1 Interface Access........................................................................................................................9–1
9.1.2 Terminal Emulator Considerations............................................................................................9–2
9.1.2.1 PuTTY Terminal Emulator .............................................................................................9–2
9.1.2.2 Tera Term Terminal Emulator ........................................................................................9–4
9.2 Telnet Command Line Interface (CLI)........................................................................................9–7
9.2.1 Telnet CLI Menu System – Parallel Functionality.....................................................................9–7
9.2.2 CLI Menus – Common Navigation and Operation Features ....................................................9–7
9.3 Command Line Interface Pages – Home (Main) Menu ..........................................................9–11
9.3.1 Home > Remote Mode............................................................................................................9–12
9.3.2 Home > Administration............................................................................................................9–13
9.3.2.1 Home > Administration > Host Access List .................................................................9–14
9.3.2.2 Home > Administration > SNMP .................................................................................9–16
9.3.2.3 Home >Administration > Firmware (Base Modem) or (Packet Processor)................9–17
9.3.2.4 Home > Administration > Reboot................................................................................9–19
9.3.2.5 Home > Administration > FAST Options .....................................................................9–20
9.3.2.6 Home >Administration > Save Modem Configuration / Load Modem Configuration .9–21
9.3.2.7 Home >Administration > Restore Factory Defaults....................................................9–23
9.3.3 Home > Modem ......................................................................................................................9–24
9.3.3.1 Home > Modem > Interface ........................................................................................9–26
9.3.3.2 Home > Modem > Modem TX.....................................................................................9–27
9.3.3.3 Home > Modem > Modem RX ....................................................................................9–29
9.3.3.4 Home > Modem > CnC (Carrier-in-Carrier) ................................................................9–31
9.3.3.5 Home > Modem >ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation).......................................9–32
9.3.3.6 Home > Modem > VersaFEC-2 ACM..........................................................................9–33
9.3.3.7 Home > Modem > D&I ................................................................................................9–34
9.3.3.7.1 Home > Modem > D&I > D&I Table .........................................................................9–35
9.3.3.8 Home > Modem > BUC...............................................................................................9–37
9.3.3.9 Home > Modem > LNB ...............................................................................................9–38
9.3.3.10 Home > Modem > MEO ..............................................................................................9–39
9.3.3.11 Home > Modem > Utilities...........................................................................................9–40
9.3.3.12 Home > Modem > Overhead.......................................................................................9–43
9.3.4 Home > Network Submenu.....................................................................................................9–44
9.3.4.1 Home > Network > Ethernet Ports..............................................................................9–46
9.3.4.1.1 Home > Network > Ethernet Ports > Ethernet Port # ..............................................9–47
9.3.4.2 Home > Network > LAN IP..........................................................................................9–48
9.3.4.3 Home > Network > LAN ARP......................................................................................9–49
9.3.4.3.1 Home > Network > LAN ARP > Arp Table > Arp Entry # .........................................9–50
9.3.4.4 Home > Network > VLAN............................................................................................9–51
9.3.4.4.1 Home > Network > VLAN > VLAN Table > VLAN #.................................................9–52
9.3.4.5 Home > Network > Routes..........................................................................................9–53
9.3.4.5.1 Home > Network > Routes > Route Table...............................................................9–54
9.3.4.6 Home > Network > Managed Switch...........................................................................9–55
9.3.4.7 Home > Network > IGMP............................................................................................9–56
9.3.4.8 Home > Network > DNS..............................................................................................9–57
9.3.4.9 Home > Network > DHCP...........................................................................................9–58
9.3.4.10 Home > Network > PTP ..............................................................................................9–59
9.3.4.11 Home > Network > SNTP............................................................................................9–60
9.3.4.12 Home > Network > MAC Table....................................................................................9–61
9.3.5 Home > WAN..........................................................................................................................9–62
9.3.5.1 Home > WAN > QoS...................................................................................................9–63

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9.3.5.1.1 Home > WAN > QoS > Max-Pri / Min-Max Table ....................................................9–64
9.3.5.1.2 Home > WAN > QoS > QoS Differentiated Services Table.....................................9–65
9.3.5.2 Home > WAN > Compression.....................................................................................9–66
9.3.5.3 Home >WAN > Encryption..........................................................................................9–67
9.3.6 Home > Outdoor Unit (ODU) ..................................................................................................9–69
9.3.7 Home > Redundancy..............................................................................................................9–70
9.3.8 Home > General Information ..................................................................................................9–71
9.3.8.1 Home > General Information > Modem Status ...........................................................9–72
9.3.8.2 Home > General Information > Modem Information ...................................................9–73
9.3.8.3 Home > General Information > MAC Table.................................................................9–74
9.3.8.4 Home > General Information > Block Upconverter (BUC)..........................................9–75
9.3.8.5 Home > General Information > Low Noise Block Downconverter (LNB)....................9–75
9.3.9 Home > Logs ..........................................................................................................................9–76
9.3.9.1 Home > Logs > Base Modem .....................................................................................9–77
9.3.9.1.1 Home > Logs > Base Modem > Stored Event Table ...............................................9–78
9.3.9.1.2 Home > Logs > Base Modem > Stored Statistic Table ............................................9–79
9.3.9.2 Home > Logs > Packet Processor ..............................................................................9–80
9.3.9.2.1 Home > Logs > Packet Processor > Stored Event Table ........................................9–81
9.3.10 Home > Statistics....................................................................................................................9–82
9.3.10.1 Home > Statistics > Ethernet Submenu......................................................................9–83
9.3.10.1.1 Home > Statistics > Ethernet > Rx...........................................................................9–84
9.3.10.1.2 Home > Statistics > Ethernet > Tx...........................................................................9–85
9.3.10.1.3 Home > Statistics > Ethernet > Errors.....................................................................9–86
9.3.10.2 Home > Statistics > Router .........................................................................................9–87
9.3.10.3 Home > Statistics > Managed Switch..........................................................................9–88
9.3.10.4 Home > Statistics > WAN (Router Mode)....................................................................9–89
9.3.10.5 Home > Statistics > WAN (Managed Switch Mode)....................................................9–90
9.3.10.6 Home > Statistics > Compression...............................................................................9–91
9.3.10.6.1 Home > Statistics > Compression > Table View......................................................9–92
9.3.10.7 Home > Statistics > QoS.............................................................................................9–93
9.3.10.7.1 Home > Statistics > QoS > Table View....................................................................9–94
9.3.10.8 Home > Statistics > PTP.............................................................................................9–95
9.3.10.8.1 Home > Statistics > PTP > LAN Details...................................................................9–96
9.3.10.8.2 Home > Statistics > PTP > WAN Details .................................................................9–97
9.3.10.9 Home > Statistics > CPU.............................................................................................9–98
9.3.10.10 Home > Statistics > Clear All Counters.......................................................................9–99
9.3.11 Home > Contact....................................................................................................................9–100
CHAPTER 10. OUTDOOR UNIT (ODU) (TRANSCEIVER, BUC, AND LNB) OPERATION .............10–1
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................10–1
10.2 ODU Remote Control Address Setup......................................................................................10–2
10.3 ODU Operations via the Front Panel.......................................................................................10–3
10.3.1 Front Panel Operation Overview ............................................................................................10–3
10.3.2 Front Panel Menus – ODU Menu Hierarchy...........................................................................10–4
10.3.3 SELECT: (Main) Menu Overview............................................................................................10–5
10.3.3.1 (SELECT: CONFIGURATION) Menu Branches..........................................................10–6
10.3.3.1.1 CONFIG: Tx Freq and CONFIG: Rx Freq Submenus...................................10–6
10.3.3.1.2 (SELECT: CONFIGURATION) Mask Submenus.....................................................10–6
10.3.3.2 (SELECT: MONITOR) Live-Alarms Menu...................................................................10–9
10.3.3.3 (SELECT:) ODU Menu Branches..............................................................................10–10
10.3.3.3.1 ODU: BUC:PwrSupply+Ref (Power Supply and Reference).................................10–10
10.3.3.3.2 ODU: LNB:PwrSupply+Ref (Power Supply and Reference) .................................10–12
10.3.3.3.3 ODU: FSK-control..................................................................................................10–13
10.4 ODU Operations via the CDM-425 HTTP (Web Server) Interface .......................................10–38
10.4.1 Web Server Interface and Menu Tree...................................................................................10–38

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10.4.2 Web Page Descriptions ........................................................................................................10–40
10.4.2.1 Configuration | BUC (Block Up Converter)................................................................10–40
10.4.2.2 Configuration | LNB (Low Noise Block Down Converter)..........................................10–41
10.4.2.3 Status | Modem Logs | Base Modem ........................................................................10–42
10.4.2.4 ODU Pages...............................................................................................................10–44
10.4.2.4.1 ODU | Enable.........................................................................................................10–44
10.4.2.4.2 ODU | Config..........................................................................................................10–45
10.4.2.4.3 ODU | Status..........................................................................................................10–50
10.4.2.4.4 ODU | Utilities ........................................................................................................10–52
10.5 ODU Operations via the Telnet Command Line Interface (CLI)..........................................10–55
10.5.1 ODU Operations using the Telnet CLI ..................................................................................10–56
10.5.1.1 Home (Main) Menu....................................................................................................10–56
10.5.1.2 Home > Outdoor Unit (ODU) Submenu ....................................................................10–58
10.5.1.2.1 Home > Outdoor Unit (ODU) > CSAT-5060 Submenu..........................................10–59
APPENDIX A. CABLE DRAWINGS..................................................................................................... A-1
A.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... A-1
A.1.1 EIA-530 to EIA-422/449 DCE Conversion Cable ......................................................................A-1
A.1.2 EIA-530 to V.35 DCE Conversion Cable ...................................................................................A-3
A.1.3 EIA-232 Remote Control Cable.................................................................................................A-4
APPENDIX B. FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION (FEC) OPTIONS ................................................B–1
B.1.1 VersaFEC Extensions...............................................................................................................B–4
B.1.1.1 Extended CCM Codes ..................................................................................................B–4
B.1.1.2 Ultra-Low-Latency (ULL) Codes....................................................................................B–4
B.2 VersaFEC-2 ACM and CCM........................................................................................................ B–5
APPENDIX C. AUPC (AUTOMATIC UPLINK POWER CONTROL) ...................................................C–1
C.1 AUPC Overview.......................................................................................................................... C–1
C.2 Setting AUPC Parameters ......................................................................................................... C–2
C.2.1 Target Eb/No.............................................................................................................................C–2
C.2.2 Max Range................................................................................................................................C–2
C.2.3 Alarm.........................................................................................................................................C–2
C.2.4 Demod Unlock ..........................................................................................................................C–3
C.3 Compensation Rate ................................................................................................................... C–3
C.4 Monitoring................................................................................................................................... C–4
APPENDIX D. CARRIER ID (DVB-CID METACARRIER®)..................................................................D–1
D.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... D–1
D.2 About MetaCarrier...................................................................................................................... D–1
D.3 Functional Description .............................................................................................................. D–2
D.4 Configuring the Carrier ID Operation....................................................................................... D–3
D.4.1 Enabling Carrier ID Operation ..................................................................................................D–3
D.4.1.1 Enabling Operation via the Front Panel and VFD.........................................................D–3
APPENDIX E. CLOCK MODES AND DROP AND INSERT (D&I) ......................................................E–1
E.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................E–1
E.2 Transmit Clocking.......................................................................................................................E–1
E.2.1 Internal Clock............................................................................................................................E–1
E.2.2 TX Terrestrial.............................................................................................................................E–2
E.2.3 RX Loop-Timed, RX=TX...........................................................................................................E–2
E.2.4 RX Loop-Timed, RX<>TX (Asymmetric Loop Timing)..............................................................E–2
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E.3 Receive Clocking ........................................................................................................................E–4
E.3.1 Buffer Disabled (RX Satellite)...................................................................................................E–4
E.3.2 Buffer Enabled, TX=RX (TX Terrestrial or Int (SCT) Clock)......................................................E–4
E.3.3 Buffer Enabled, RX<>TX (TX Terrestrial or Int (SCT) Clock) ...................................................E–4
E.4 X.21 Notes....................................................................................................................................E–6
E.5 Drop and Insert (D&I)..................................................................................................................E–6
E.6 Frame Formats ............................................................................................................................E–7
E.7 Timeslot Selection.......................................................................................................................E–8
E.8 Drop and Insert (D&I) Clocking..................................................................................................E–9
E.9 RX Buffer Clock = Insert (D&I only).........................................................................................E–10
E.10 Single-Source Multiple Modems..............................................................................................E–10
E.11 G.703 Clock Extension..............................................................................................................E–11
E.11.1 Clock Extension Mode 1.........................................................................................................E–11
E.11.2 Clock Extension Mode 2.........................................................................................................E–12
E.11.3 Clock Extension Mode 3.........................................................................................................E–12
E.12 Quad E1 Operation....................................................................................................................E–17
APPENDIX F. DOUBLE TALK CARRIER-IN-CARRIER (CNC) OPTION...........................................F–1
F.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................F–1
F.1.1 What is DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier?.....................................................................................F–1
F.1.2 Application Requirements.........................................................................................................F–2
F.1.3 Operational Recommendations................................................................................................F–4
F.2 System Functionality and Operational Considerations..........................................................F–4
F.2.1 DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier Cancellation Process.................................................................F–8
F.2.2 Margin Requirements................................................................................................................F–9
F.2.4 Carrier-in-Carrier and Adaptive Coding and Modulation.........................................................F–10
F.2.5 Carrier-in-Carrier Link Design.................................................................................................F–10
F.2.5.1 Symmetric Data Rate Link ..........................................................................................F–10
F.2.5.2 Asymmetric Data Rate Link.........................................................................................F–13
F.2.5.3 Power Limited Links....................................................................................................F–15
F.2.6 Carrier-in-Carrier Commissioning and Deployment................................................................F–17
F.2.7 Validate Carrier-in-Carrier Performance.................................................................................F–18
F.3 Operational References............................................................................................................F–19
F.3.1 Calculate Carrier-in-Carrier Link Budget.................................................................................F–19
F.3.2 Methods to Estimate PSD Ration ...........................................................................................F–20
F.3.2.1 Use Downlink EIRP and Symbol Rate........................................................................F–20
F.3.2.2 Use LST ......................................................................................................................F–20
F.3.2.3 Use Satmaster.............................................................................................................F–21
F.4 Carrier-in-Carrier Automatic Power Control (CnC-APC).......................................................F–22
F.4.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................F–22
F.4.2 AUPC and Carrier-in-Carrier...................................................................................................F–22
F.4.3 The CnC Automatic Power Control Algorithm.........................................................................F–22
F.4.4 CnC-APC Framing..................................................................................................................F–25
F.4.4.1 CnC-APC Framing and the Self-Locking Problem......................................................F–26
F.4.5 CnC-APC Response Time......................................................................................................F–26
F.4.6 CnC-APC Setup......................................................................................................................F–27
F.4.7 CnC-APC Redundancy Support Notes...................................................................................F–31
F.5 DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier Specifications .........................................................................F–32
F.6 Carrier-in-Carrier Summary......................................................................................................F–33
F.7 Glossary.....................................................................................................................................F–33
APPENDIX G. EB/NOMEASUREMENT............................................................................................... G–1
G.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................G–1
G.1.1 (Co+No)/No Example............................................................................................................... G–2

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APPENDIX H. EDMAC CHANNEL.......................................................................................................H–1
H.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... H–1
H.1.1 EDMAC.....................................................................................................................................H–1
H.1.2 Drop & Insert ++........................................................................................................................H–2
H.1.3 EDMAC-3..................................................................................................................................H–2
H.2 M&C Connection ........................................................................................................................ H–2
H.3 Setup Summary.......................................................................................................................... H–4
APPENDIX I. ETHERNET NETWORK CONFIGURATION.................................................................I–1
I.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................I–1
I.2 Ethernet Overview........................................................................................................................I–2
I.2.1 Interface Architecture.................................................................................................................I–2
I.2.2 Modes of Ethernet Operation.....................................................................................................I–2
I.2.3 Ethernet Networking Loops .......................................................................................................I–3
I.2.3.1 Networking Loops in Managed Switch Mode.................................................................I–4
I.2.3.1.1 Hub-to-Hub Using Ethernet Switches.........................................................................I–4
I.2.3.1.2 Hub-to-Hub Using Ethernet Routers...........................................................................I–5
I.2.3.1.3 Hub-to-Remotes Using Ethernet Switches or Routers...............................................I–6
I.2.3.2 Networking Loops in Router Mode (with IP Packet Processor).....................................I–7
I.3 Ethernet Network Configurations in Managed Switch Mode...................................................I–8
I.3.1 Point-to-Multipoint Hub-to-Remotes, Split-path Traffic Using Routers ......................................I–8
I.3.2 Point-to-Multipoint Hub-to-Remotes, Split-path Traffic Using Switches.....................................I–9
I.4 Ethernet Network Configurations in Router Mode (with IP Packet Processor)...................I–10
I.4.1 Point-to-Multipoint (Router Multipoint Hub) Mode ...................................................................I–10
I.4.1.1 Router Multipoint Hub Configuration............................................................................ I–11
I.4.2 Multicast Routing Mode ...........................................................................................................I–12
I.4.2.1 Multicast Routing Configuration...................................................................................I–13
I.5 Ethernet Overhead over WAN Interface...................................................................................I–14
I.5.1 Managed Switch Mode (without IP Packet Processor)............................................................I–14
I.5.2 Router Mode or Managed Switch Mode (with IP Packet Processor) ......................................I–14
I.6 Ethernet Redundancy................................................................................................................I–15
I.7 Advanced Network Timing........................................................................................................I–16
I.7.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................I–16
I.7.2 SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)....................................................................................I–16
I.7.3 Precision Time Protocol (PTP).................................................................................................I–16
APPENDIX J. IP PACKET PROCESSOR OPTION ............................................................................J–1
J.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................J–1
J.1.1 Operational Requirements........................................................................................................ J–2
J.1.2 CDM-425 CDM-425 Interoperability Compatibility/Limitations............................................. J–2
J.2 IP Packet Processor Features....................................................................................................J–2
J.2.1 Streamline Encapsulation (SLE)............................................................................................... J–2
J.2.2 Modes of Operation .................................................................................................................. J–2
J.2.3 Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) .................................................................................. J–2
J.2.4 Subsystem Multiplex (Sub-Mux)............................................................................................... J–3
J.2.5 FAST Options............................................................................................................................ J–3
J.2.5.1 Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) .............................................................................. J–4
J.2.5.2 Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Encryption........................................................ J–5
J.2.5.3 Header Compression .................................................................................................... J–5
J.2.5.4 Payload Compression................................................................................................... J–5
J.3 Operation with IP Packet Processor .........................................................................................J–6
J.3.1 Front Panel Operation .............................................................................................................. J–6
J.3.2 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management........................................................................ J–6
J.3.2.1 SNMP Interface............................................................................................................. J–6
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J.3.2.3 HTTP (Web Server) Interface........................................................................................ J–7
J.4 List of Supported Internet RFCs (Requests for Comment).....................................................J–8
J.5 IP Packet Processor Field Upgrade Procedure........................................................................J–9
J.5.1 Overview................................................................................................................................... J–9
J.5.2 Requirements for Field Upgrade............................................................................................... J–9
J.5.3 Field Upgrade Procedure........................................................................................................ J–10
APPENDIX K. VERSAFEC® / VERSAFEC-2 ACM ADAPTIVE CODING AND MODULATION (ACM)
OPTION .......................................................................................................................................K–1
K.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... K–1
K.2 Background ................................................................................................................................ K–2
K.3 Requirements for ACM .............................................................................................................. K–3
K.4 An Existing Satellite ACM Scheme........................................................................................... K–7
K.5 Disadvantages of DVB-S2 ......................................................................................................... K–7
K.6 VersaFEC ACM ........................................................................................................................... K–8
K.6.1 VersaFEC ACM Latency.........................................................................................................K–10
K.6.2 Configuring VersaFEC ACM...................................................................................................K–12
K.7 VersaFEC-2 ACM and CCM...................................................................................................... K–16
K.7.1 VersaFEC-2 ACM Latency......................................................................................................K–20
K.7.2 Configure VersaFEC-2 ACM...................................................................................................K–21
K.8 Monitoring ACM Performance ................................................................................................ K–23
K.9 ACM Congestion Control ........................................................................................................ K–23
K.10 Using ACM with AUPC............................................................................................................. K–24
K.11 Notes and Recommendations................................................................................................. K–25
K.12 Summary of Specifications..................................................................................................... K–27
K.12.1 VersaFEC ACM.......................................................................................................................K–27
K.12.2 VersaFEC-2 ACM....................................................................................................................K–29
APPENDIX L. IP SUB-MUX .................................................................................................................L–1
L.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................L–1
L.2 Available Ratios...........................................................................................................................L–1
L.3 Data Rate vs. Composite Rate...................................................................................................L–2
APPENDIX M. QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS) ...................................................................................M–1
M.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................M–1
M.1.1 QoS Terminology .....................................................................................................................M–1
M.2 Layer 2 QoS ................................................................................................................................M–2
M.2.1 Modem Tx Data Rate vs. QoS Tx Data Rate...........................................................................M–2
M.2.2 Flow Control.............................................................................................................................M–3
M.2.3 Port-based Layer 2 QoS..........................................................................................................M–3
M.2.4 VLAN-based Layer 2 QoS.......................................................................................................M–5
M.3 Layer 3 QoS ................................................................................................................................M–8
M.3.1 Layer 3 QoS Max-Pri Mode.....................................................................................................M–8
M.3.2 Layer 3 QoS Min-Max Mode..................................................................................................M–10
M.3.3 Layer 3 QoS DiffServ Mode...................................................................................................M–12
M.3.3.1 Layer 3 QoS Congestion Avoidance..........................................................................M–12
M.3.3.2 Layer 3 QoS List of Supported RFCs (Requests for Comment)................................M–13
M.4 QoS with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM)...............................................................M–14
M.4.1 Maximum Clipping .................................................................................................................M–14
M.4.2 Minimum Data Rate...............................................................................................................M–14
APPENDIX N. TRANSMIT SPECTRUM FILTERING OPTIONS .........................................................N–1
N.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... N–1
N.2 Observations and Recommendations ..................................................................................... N–1

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APPENDIX O. RADIUS CLIENT.......................................................................................................... O–1
O.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................O–1
O.1.1 RADIUS List of Supported RFCs (Requests for Comment).................................................... O–1
O.2 Service Types .............................................................................................................................O–2
O.3 RADIUS Client.............................................................................................................................O–3
O.4 RADIUS Operation and Configuration .....................................................................................O–4
O.4.1 RADIUS Operation Using the Front Panel .............................................................................. O–6
O.4.2 RADIUS M&C Using the HTTP (Web Server) Interface.......................................................... O–6
O.4.3 RADIUS M&C Using Telnet...................................................................................................... O–6
APPENDIX P. FTP MODEM-TO-MODEM CONFIGURATION ............................................................P–1
P.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................P–1
P.2 Perform the FTP Modem Configuration Procedure.................................................................P–2
P.2.1 Create the Modem Configuration File From the Source Modem..............................................P–2
P.2.2 Use the Modem Configuration File to Configure a Target Modem ...........................................P–3
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1. Optional Hardware and Accessories........................................................................................1–6
Table 1-2. FAST and FAST-accessible Hardware Options .......................................................................1–7
Table 1-3. Front Panel Descriptions and Functions................................................................................1–11
Table 1-4. Rear Panel Connectors and Functions..................................................................................1–13
Table 1-5. VersaFEC ModCod Set..........................................................................................................1–30
Table 1-6. The VersaFEC-2 ModCod Set – Long Block..........................................................................1–32
Table 1-7. The VersaFEC-2 ModCod Set – Short Block.........................................................................1–33
Table 3-1. Rear Panel Connections ..........................................................................................................3–5
Table 3-2. Data Interface Connector Pinouts............................................................................................3–6
Table 3-3. Balanced G.703 Connector Pinouts.........................................................................................3–8
Table 3-4. Auxiliary G.703 Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................3–9
Table 3-5. Data Cabling Accessories ........................................................................................................3–9
Table 3-6. CA-0000163 Connector Pinouts ............................................................................................3–10
Table 3-7. CA-0000164 Connector Pinouts ............................................................................................3–11
Table 3-8. Quad E1 Balanced/Unbalanced Adapter Kits ........................................................................3–12
Table 3-9. CA-0000347/CA-0020710 Connector Pinouts.......................................................................3–12
Table 3-10. Remote Control Connector Pinouts .....................................................................................3–14
Table 3-11. Alarm Interface Connector Pinouts.......................................................................................3–15
Table 3-12. PMSI Connector Pinouts......................................................................................................3–16
Table 3-13. 1:1 Control Interface Connector Pinouts..............................................................................3–17
Table 3-14. AC Chassis Power Interface Features and Description.......................................................3–19
Table 3-15. AC Chassis Power Specifications ........................................................................................3–19
Table 3-16. AC Operation Accessories ...................................................................................................3–20
Table 3-17. DC Chassis Power Interface Features and Description ......................................................3–22
Table 3-18. DC Chassis Power Specifications........................................................................................3–22
Table 3-19. DC Operation Accessories (Optional)..................................................................................3–23
Table 4-1. Firmware Update File Information............................................................................................4–2
Table 6-1. Front Panel Descriptions and Functions..................................................................................6–1
Table B-1. The VersaFEC ModCod Set....................................................................................................B–2
Table B-2. Extended CCM Codes.............................................................................................................B–4
Table B-3. ULL Codes...............................................................................................................................B–4
Table F-1. Spectral Efficiency using DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier...........................................................F–7
Table F-2. Margin Requirements...............................................................................................................F–9

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Table F-3. Symmetrical Data Rate Link Example...................................................................................F–10
Table F-4. Link Budget Summary for ModCod Combinations.................................................................F–13
Table F-5. HPA Power Reduction............................................................................................................F–13
Table F-6. Asymmetric Data Rate Link Example.....................................................................................F–14
Table F-7. Asymmetric Data Rate Link Savings Summary.....................................................................F–14
Table F-8. QPSK and LDPC ¾ Link Requirements ................................................................................F–14
Table F-9. Power Limited Links Example................................................................................................F–15
Table F-10. Carrier-in-Carrier Link Savings Summary............................................................................F–16
Table F-11. PSD Ratio Example..............................................................................................................F–20
Table J-1. Field Upgrade Required Parts..................................................................................................J–9
Table K-1. The VersaFEC ModCod Set.....................................................................................................K–9
Table K-2. VersaFEC Implementation of ACM – 100 ksymbols/sec Example Case...............................K–11
Table K-3. The VersaFEC-2 ModCod Set – Long Block.........................................................................K–17
Table K-4. The VersaFEC-2 ModCod Set – Short Block ........................................................................K–18
Table K-5. VersaFEC-2 End-to-End Latency @ 100 ksps......................................................................K–20
Table K-6. VersaFEC ACM ModCods .....................................................................................................K–28
Table L-1. Subsystem Multiplex Available Ratios......................................................................................L–1
Table M-1. Modem Tx Data Rate vs. QoS Tx Data Rate (Hardware-limited) ..........................................M–2
Table M-2. 802.1q to Layer 2 QoS Priority Conversion ...........................................................................M–5
Table O-1. RADIUS Service Types ..........................................................................................................O–2
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1. CDM-425 Advanced Satellite Modem.....................................................................................1–1
Figure 1-2. Dimensional Envelope..........................................................................................................1–10
Figure 1-3. Front Panel Features............................................................................................................ 1–11
Figure 1-4. Rear Panel View – AC Connection.......................................................................................1–12
Figure 1-5. Rear Panel View – DC Connection ......................................................................................1–12
Figure 1-6. Transmit Power Spectral Density Tx Alpha 0.05 to 0.20 ......................................................1–17
Figure 1-7. Transmit Power Spectral Density TX Alpha 0.25 and 0.35...................................................1–18
Figure 1-8. Rx Carrier Level vs. Symbol Rate – L-Band (950-2250 MHz) .............................................1–25
Figure 1-9. Rx Carrier Level vs. Symbol Rate – IF Band (50-180 MHz) ................................................1–25
Figure 2-1. Unpack and Inspect the Shipment..........................................................................................2–1
Figure 2-2. Modem - Rack Enclosure Installation.....................................................................................2–4
Figure 2-3. Rear-Mounting Support Brackets Kit Installation (Optional)...................................................2–5
Figure 3-1. Coaxial Connector Examples.................................................................................................3–1
Figure 3-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples....................................................................................3–3
Figure 3-3. Rear Panel – AC Connection..................................................................................................3–4
Figure 3-4. Rear Panel – DC Connection.................................................................................................3–4
Figure 3-5. CA-0000163 Adapter Cable (DB-9M (2X) DB-15F).........................................................3–10
Figure 3-6. CA-0000164 Adapter Cable (DB-9M (2X) RJ-48F).......................................................... 3–11
Figure 3-7. Quad E1 Balanced/Unbalanced Adapter Cable Kits............................................................3–12
Figure 3-8. Chassis Ground Interface – AC Chassis (CEFD P/N PL-0021674).....................................3–18
Figure 3-9. Chassis Ground Interface – DC Chassis (CEFD P/N PL-0021408).....................................3–18
Figure 3-10. AC Chassis Power Interface (CEFD P/N PL/12587-1).......................................................3–19
Figure 3-11. AC Power Connection.........................................................................................................3–20
Figure 3-12. AC Fuse Replacement........................................................................................................3–21
Figure 3-13. DC Chassis Power Interface (Optional) (CEFD P/N PL-0021327) ....................................3–22
Figure 3-14. DC Chassis Connection (Optional) ....................................................................................3–23
Figure 3-15. DC Chassis Fuse Replacement (Optional) ........................................................................3–24
Figure 4-1. Modem to PC Connection ......................................................................................................4–3
Figure 4-2. Modem On/Off Switch.............................................................................................................4–4

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Figure 4-3. Admin | Firmware | Pages .......................................................................................................4–5
Figure 4-4. Temporary Folder Using Windows Desktop ...........................................................................4–6
Figure 4-5. Temporary Folder Using Windows Explorer...........................................................................4–6
Figure 4-6. Temporary Folder Using Run and Browse .............................................................................4–7
Figure 4-7. Temporary Folder Using Windows Command Line................................................................4–7
Figure 4-8. Windows Command Line Prompt...........................................................................................4–8
Figure 4-9. Archive File Transfer to Temporary Folder..............................................................................4–9
Figure 4-10. Ping Command Line........................................................................................................... 4–11
Figure 4-11. Firmware Verification on Admin Page.................................................................................4–15
Figure 4-12. Firmare Verification on Home Page ...................................................................................4–16
Figure 5-1. HTTP Interface – ‘Admin | FAST’ Page..................................................................................5–4
Figure 6-1. Front Panel Features..............................................................................................................6–1
Figure 6-2. CDM-425 Principle Menu Tree (FW Ver. 1.1.1)......................................................................6–7
Figure 6-3. Loopback Modes ..................................................................................................................6–76
Figure 7-1. Telnet Command Line Interface (CLI).....................................................................................7–7
Figure 7-2. HTTP (Web Server) Interface Menu Tree (FW Ver. 1.1.1r)..................................................7–12
Figure 7-3. Home | Home Page..............................................................................................................7–15
Figure 7-4. Home | Contact Page ...........................................................................................................7–16
Figure 7-5. Home | Support Page...........................................................................................................7–17
Figure 7-6. Admin | Access Page............................................................................................................7–18
Figure 7-7. Admin | SNMP Page.............................................................................................................7–21
Figure 7-8. Admin | Firmware | Base Modem Page................................................................................7–22
Figure 7-9. Admin | Firmware | Packet Processor Page.........................................................................7–24
Figure 7-10. Admin | Reboot Page..........................................................................................................7–25
Figure 7-11. Admin | FAST Page.............................................................................................................7–26
Figure 7-12. Admin | Utilities Page..........................................................................................................7–28
Figure 7-13. Configuration | Modem Page (Non-ACM Modes)...............................................................7–30
Figure 7-14. Configuration | Modem Page (IP-ACM Mode)....................................................................7–31
Figure 7-15. Configuration | Modem Page (VersaFEC2-ACM Mode).....................................................7–32
Figure 7-16. Configuration | LAN | IP Page.............................................................................................7–34
Figure 7-17. Configuration | LAN | ARP Page.........................................................................................7–38
Figure 7-18. Configuration | LAN | Port Monitoring Page .......................................................................7–39
Figure 7-19. Configuration | Routing | Routes Page...............................................................................7–40
Figure 7-20. Configuration | Routing | IGMP Page .................................................................................7–42
Figure 7-21. Configuration | Routing | DHCP Page ................................................................................7–44
Figure 7-22. Configuration | Routing | DNS Page...................................................................................7–45
Figure 7-23. Configuration | Managed Switch Page...............................................................................7–46
Figure 7-24. Configuration | WAN | QoS Page (Disabled)......................................................................7–47
Figure 7-25. Configuration | WAN | QoS Page (Configured) ..................................................................7–48
Figure 7-26. Configuration | WAN | QoS Page (DiffServ Mode).............................................................7–53
Figure 7-27. Configuration | WAN | Compression Page .........................................................................7–56
Figure 7-28. Configuration | WAN | Encryption Page..............................................................................7–57
Figure 7-29. Configuration | Overhead Page – AUPC Mode..................................................................7–60
Figure 7-30. Configuration | Overhead Page – CnC-APC Mode............................................................7–60
Figure 7-31. Configuration | Utilities | Utilities1 Page..............................................................................7–62
Figure 7-32. Configuration | Utilities | Carrier ID Page............................................................................7–64
Figure 7-33. Configuration | D&I Page (Selected Framing Mode = D&I)................................................7–66
Figure 7-34. Configuration | BUC Page ..................................................................................................7–67
Figure 7-35. Configuration | LNB Page...................................................................................................7–68
Figure 7-36. Configuration | ANT | PTP Page.........................................................................................7–69
Figure 7-37. Configuration | ANT | SNTP Page ......................................................................................7–71
Figure 7-38. Configuration | MEO Page..................................................................................................7–72
Figure 7-39. Status | Modem Status Page (IP-ACM or V2-ACM Mode Not Active)................................7–74
Figure 7-40. Status | Modem Status Page (IP-ACM or V2-ACM Mode Active).......................................7–75
Figure 7-41. Status | Modem Logs | Base Modem Page........................................................................7–76
Figure 7-42. Status | Modem Logs | Packet Processor Page.................................................................7–79

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Figure 7-43. Status | Modem Info Page ..................................................................................................7–80
Figure 7-44. Status | Traffic Statistics | Ethernet Page............................................................................7–82
Figure 7-45. Status | Traffic Statistics | Router Page...............................................................................7–83
Figure 7-46. Status | Traffic Statistics | Managed Switch Page...............................................................7–84
Figure 7-47. Status | Traffic Statistics | WAN Page (IP Packet Processor Not Installed or Disabled) ....7–85
Figure 7-48. Status | Traffic Statistics | WAN Page (IP Packet Processor Installed) ..............................7–86
Figure 7-49. Status | Traffic Statistics | Compression Page....................................................................7–88
Figure 7-50. Status | Traffic Statistics | QoS Page..................................................................................7–89
Figure 7-51. Status | Traffic Statistics | PTP Page ..................................................................................7–90
Figure 7-52. Status | Traffic Statistics | MAC Table Page........................................................................7–93
Figure 7-53. Status | Traffic Statistics | Clear Counters Page.................................................................7–94
Figure 7-54. Status | Performance | Performance Page.........................................................................7–95
Figure 7-55. Status | Performance | Graphs Page..................................................................................7–96
Figure 7-56. ODU | Enable Page............................................................................................................7–97
Figure 7-57. ODU | Config Page.............................................................................................................7–97
Figure 7-58. ODU | Status Page .............................................................................................................7–98
Figure 7-59. ODU | Utilities Page............................................................................................................7–98
Figure 7-60. Redundancy Page..............................................................................................................7–99
Figure 9-1. Unsaved Changes Window....................................................................................................9–9
Figure 9-2. Content Exceeds Defined Window Height ...........................................................................9–10
Figure 10-1. Front Panel ODU Operation Menu Tree – (FW Ver. 1.1.1) ................................................10–4
Figure 10-2. HTTP (Web Server) Interface Home Page.......................................................................10–38
Figure 10-3. HTTP (Web Server) Interface Menu Tree (FW Ver. 1.1.1)...............................................10–39
Figure 10-4. Configuration | BUC Page ................................................................................................10–40
Figure 10-5. Configuration | LNB Page.................................................................................................10–41
Figure 10-6. Status | Modem Logs | Base Modem Page......................................................................10–42
Figure 10-7. ODU | Enable Page..........................................................................................................10–44
Figure 10-8. ODU | Error Connection Message Page ..........................................................................10–45
Figure 10-9. ODU | Error Enable Message Page .................................................................................10–45
Figure 10-10. ODU | Config Page (CSAT-5060)...................................................................................10–46
Figure 10-11. ODU | Config Page (KST-2000A/B)................................................................................10–48
Figure 10-12. ODU | Status Page (CSAT-5060) ...................................................................................10–50
Figure 10-13. ODU | Status Page (KST-2000A/B)................................................................................10–51
Figure 10-14. ODU | Utilities Page (CSAT-5060)..................................................................................10–52
Figure 10-15. ODU | Utilities Page (KST-2000A/B) ..............................................................................10–54
Figure 10-16. Telnet Command Line Interface (CLI)Tera Term Example .............................................10–55
Figure 10-17. Telnet Command Line Interface (CLI) PuTTY Example.................................................10–56
Figure A-1. EIA-530 to EIA-422/449 DCE Conversion Cable (CEFD P/N CA/WR0049) ......................... A-2
Figure A-2. EIA-530 to V.35 DCE Conversion Cable................................................................................ A-3
Figure A-3. EIA-232 Remote Control Cable (“Remote Control” Port to User PC 9-Pin Serial Port)......... A-4
Figure B-1. VersaFEC Codes versus Shannon Capacity.........................................................................B–3
Figure B-2. VersaFEC Codec Rate 0.488 BPSK......................................................................................B–6
Figure B-3. VersaFEC Codec Rates 0.533, 0.631, 0.706, and 0.803 QPSK............................................B–7
Figure B-4. VersaFEC Codec Rates 0.642, 0.711, and 0.780 8-QAM......................................................B–8
Figure B-5. VersaFEC Codec Rates 0.731, 0.780, 0.829, and 0.853 16-QAM........................................B–9
Figure B-6. VersaFEC Codec Extended CCM Rate 0.576 8-QAM and Rate 0.644 16-QAM ................B–10
Figure B-7. ULL Codec Rate 0.493 BPSK/QPSK and Rates 0.654 and 0.734 QPSK ...........................B–11
Figure B-8. VersaFEC-2 Short Block ......................................................................................................B–13
Figure B-9. VersaFEC-2 Short Block ......................................................................................................B–14
Figure E-1. TX Clock Modes.....................................................................................................................E–3
Figure E-2. RX Clock Modes.....................................................................................................................E–5
Figure E-3. Supported T1 and E1 Framing Formats.................................................................................E–7
Figure E-4. Drop and Insert Clocking........................................................................................................E–9
Figure E-5. Single-Source Multiple Modems (Looming).........................................................................E–10
Figure E-6. Single-Source Multiple Modems (Daisy-chain)....................................................................E–10
Figure E-7. G.703 Clock Extension Mode 1............................................................................................E–13

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Figure E-8. G.703 Clock Extension Mode 2............................................................................................E–14
Figure E-9. G.703 Clock Extension Mode 3............................................................................................E–15
Figure E-10. Quad E1 Operation ............................................................................................................E–17
Figure F-1. Conceptual Block Diagram.....................................................................................................F–3
Figure F-2. Conventional FDMA Link........................................................................................................F–5
Figure F-3. Same Link Using CDM-425 Advanced Satellite Modem and DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier.F–6
Figure F-4. Duplex Link Optimization........................................................................................................F–6
Figure F-5. DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier Signals.....................................................................................F–8
Figure F-6. Carrier-in-Carrier Signal Processing Block Diagram..............................................................F–9
Figure F-7. Symmetric Data Rate Traditional Link..................................................................................F–11
Figure F-8. Link Parameters and LST Summary for QPSK, LDPC 2/3 with Carrier-in-Carrier ..............F–12
Figure F-9. CnC Automated Power Control............................................................................................F–23
Figure G-1. (Co+No)/No Measured Example ..........................................................................................G–2
Figure G-2. Eb/No Table ..........................................................................................................................G–3
Figure I-1. Ethernet Architecture Design....................................................................................................I–2
Figure I-2. Improper Use of External Ethernet Switch ...............................................................................I–3
Figure I-3. Ethernet Networking Loop Example (Simplified)......................................................................I–3
Figure I-4. Networking Loop Example........................................................................................................I–4
Figure I-5. Hub-to-Hub with Standard Traffic Using Routers .....................................................................I–5
Figure I-6. Hub-to-Remotes with Standard Traffic Using Routers or Switches..........................................I–6
Figure I-7. Point-to-Point Configuration in “Router Multipoint Hub” Working Mode...................................I–7
Figure I-8. Point-to-Multipoint Using Routers.............................................................................................I–8
Figure I-9. Point-to-Multipoint Using Switches...........................................................................................I–9
Figure I-10. Point-to-Multipoint (Router Multipoint Hub Mode) ................................................................I–10
Figure I-11. Multicast Routing Diagram....................................................................................................I–12
Figure I-12. Multicast Routing Network Configuration Example..............................................................I–13
Figure I-13. Point-to-Point Network with PTP Configuration Example.....................................................I–16
Figure I-14. PTP Master/Slave Assignment Example..............................................................................I–18
Figure K-1. ACM-over-Satellite – Generic Example .................................................................................K–5
Figure K-2. VersaFEC Codes vs. Constrained Capacity ........................................................................K–10
Figure K-3. ACM ModCod Switch Points ................................................................................................K–14
Figure K-4. VersaFEC-2 Codes vs. Constrained Capacity (typical values shown) ................................K–19
Figure K-5. ACM Congestion Control......................................................................................................K–24
Figure M-1. IEEE 802.1q VLAN priority...................................................................................................M–5
Figure O-1. RADIUS Authentication Process...........................................................................................O–3
Figure P-1. Windows Command Line .......................................................................................................P–2

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Acronym List
Acronym Description
AC
Alternating Current
ACM Adaptive Coding and Modulation
AES
Advanced Encryption Standard
ANT Advanced Network Timing
AUPC Automatic Uplink Power Control
BER Bit Error Rate
BUC Block Up Converter
CCM Constant Coding and Modulation
CLI Command Line Interface
CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
CnC Carrier-in-Carrier
CnC-APC Carrier-in-CarrierAutomatic Power Control
D&I Drop and Insert
DC Direct Current
DCE Data Circuit-termination Equipment
DDI Drop Data In
DDO Drop Data Out
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS Domain Name System
DPD Differential Path Delay
DTE Data Terminal Equipment
EDMAC Embedded Distant-end Monitor and Control
EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
ERM Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters
ESA EDMAC SlaveAddress
ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute
FAST FullyAccessible System Topology
FEC Forward Error Correction
FER Frame Error Rate
FIFO First In First Out
FPGA Field-programmable GateArray
FSK Frequency Shift Keying
FTP File Transfer Protocol