Comtech EF Data cdm-570a User manual

IMPORTANT NOTE: The i nformation c ontained i n thi s doc ument s upersedes a ll previously publ ished
information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Part Number MN-CDM570A / CD-CDM570A Revision 3
CDM-570
A
70/140 MHz Satellite Modem
CDM-570A
L
L-Band Satellite Modem
CDMR-570A
L
Reduced Chassis Depth L-Band Satellite Modem
Satellite Modem with Optional High Performance
Packet Processor
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Version 1.3.1 or higher

ErrataA
ER-CDM570A-EA3 Rev - PLM C-0034233
Errata A for MN-CDM570A Rev 3
Comtech EF Data Documentation Update
Subject: Update Sect. 1.3.1 (Summary of Specifications) Modulator
Errata Part
Number: ER-CDM570A-EA3 Rev - (Errata documents are not revised)
PLM CO
Number: C-0034233

ErrataA
ER-CDM570A-EA3 Rev - PLM C-0034233
Comments: InChapter1.INTRODUCTIONSect.1.3.1(SummaryofSpecifications)Modulator,these
changeswillbeincorporatedintothenextmanualrevision:

1. REVISE“SYMBOLRATERANGE”–Specificationupdatedtoread:

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2. REVISE“OPERATINGMODES”–Remove“OpenNetwork,perIntelsatIESS‐308/309/310/
314(IDR,IBS/SMS)”fromthelistofavailableOperatingModes.Thismodeisnotavailable
withthisproduct.
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Errata B
ER-CDM570A-EB3 Rev - PLM C-0034639
Errata B for MN-CDM570A Rev 3
Comtech EF Data Documentation Update
Subject:
Revise Sect. D.3.1.1.3.2 Router Mode - Point-to-Multipoint
Errata Part
Number:
ER-CDM570A-EB3 Rev -(Errata documents are not revised)
PLM CO
Number:
C-0034639

Errata B
ER-CDM570A-EB3 Rev - PLM C-0034639
Comments:
In Appendix D. OPTIONAL HIGH-PERFORMANCE PACKET PROCESSOR Sect. D.3.1.1.3.2 Router
Mode – Point-to-Multipoint
, these changes will be incorporated into the next manual
revision:
►
REMOVE
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FROM PAGES D40-D41:

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Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: [phone]
Part Number MN-CDM570A / CD-CDM570A
Revision 3
CDM-570
A
70/140 MHz Satellite Modem
CDM-570A
L
L-Band Satellite Modem
CDMR-570A
L
Reduced Chassis Depth L-Band Satellite Modem
Satellite Modem with Optional High Performance
Packet Processor
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Version 1.3.1 or higher

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................III
TABLES ................................................................................................................................. XIX
FIGURES ................................................................................................................................. XX
PREFACE ............................................................................................................................. XXV
About this Manual ......................................................................................................................... xxv
Conventions and References ......................................................................................................... xxvi
Patents and Trademarks ............................................................................................................................................xxvi
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .................................................................................................................................xxvi
Recommended Standard Designations ....................................................................................................................xxvi
Safety and Compliance................................................................................................................. xxvii
Electrical Safety and Compliance ............................................................................................................................. xxvii
Electrical Installation .................................................................................................................................................. xxvii
Fuses .................................................................................................................................................................... xxvii
Grounding .................................................................................................................................................................. xxviii
Operating Environment.............................................................................................................................................. xxix
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive
(1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1.................................................................................................................................. xxix
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC)..........................................xxix
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC) .............................................................................xxx
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC)....................................................................................................xxx
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC) ....................................xxx
CE Mark ..................................................................................................................................................................... xxxi
Product Support............................................................................................................................ xxxi
Comtech EF Data Headquarters ..................................................................................................... xxxi
Warranty Policy ............................................................................................................................ xxxi
Limitations of Warranty............................................................................................................................................. xxxii
Exclusive Remedies .................................................................................................................................................... xxxii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 1–1
1.1 Overview............................................................................................................................1–1
1.1.1 Modem Features Overview..................................................................................................................... 1–1
1.1.2 Functional Description.............................................................................................................................. 1–2

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1.2 Features .............................................................................................................................1–4
1.2.1 Physical Description.................................................................................................................................. 1–4
1.2.1.1 Standard Assemblies............................................................................................................................ 1–4
1.2.1.2 Optional Assemblies ............................................................................................................................1–4
1.2.2 Dimensional Envelope.............................................................................................................................. 1–5
1.2.3 Physical Features.......................................................................................................................................1–6
1.2.3.1 Front Panel Features............................................................................................................................1–6
1.2.3.2 Rear Panel Features .............................................................................................................................1–7
1.2.3.2.1 Rear Panel Standard Features.....................................................................................1–7
1.2.3.2.2 Rear Panel Optional Features .....................................................................................1–9
1.2.4 Standard Data Interfaces .........................................................................................................................1–9
1.2.5 Verification...............................................................................................................................................1–10
1.2.6 AUPC.........................................................................................................................................................1–10
1.2.7 EDMAC .....................................................................................................................................................1–10
1.2.8 Updating Modem Firmware..................................................................................................................1–11
1.2.9 Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST).............................................................................................1–11
1.2.10 Supporting Hardware and Software.....................................................................................................1–13
1.2.10.1 CDM-570AL/CDMR-570AL L-Band Redundancy ............................................................................1–13
1.2.10.2 CDM-570A 70/140 MHz Redundancy .............................................................................................1–13
1.2.10.3 Support Software ...............................................................................................................................1–13
1.3 Summary of Specifications ................................................................................................1–14
1.3.1 Modulator................................................................................................................................................1–14
1.3.2 Demodulator ...........................................................................................................................................1–17
1.3.2.1 BER Performance Specification ........................................................................................................1–17
1.3.3 Standard AUPC (Automatic Uplink Power Control)............................................................................1–19
1.3.4 DoubleTalk® Carrier- in-Carrier® (CnC).................................................................................................1–19
1.3.5 Data and Miscellaneous Interfaces.......................................................................................................1–19
1.3.6 Data Rate Ranges ....................................................................................................................................1–20
1.3.7 Power .......................................................................................................................................................1–21
1.3.8 Physical Properties..................................................................................................................................1–22
1.3.9 Miscellaneous..........................................................................................................................................1–22
1.3.10 Approvals .................................................................................................................................................1–22
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION AND STARTUP ................................................................... 2–1
2.1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment .......................................................................................2–1
2.2 Install the Modem Into a Rack Enclosure .............................................................................2–2
2.2.1 Install the Optional Rear Support Brackets Kit ......................................................................................2–4
2.3 Configure the Modem .........................................................................................................2–5
2.4 Verify Operation (IF Loopback Test).....................................................................................2–5
2.5 Connect the External Cables................................................................................................2–6

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CHAPTER 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS ............................................ 3–1
3.1 Overview – Cabling Connection Types .................................................................................3–1
3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections.......................................................................................................................3–2
3.1.1.1 Type ‘BNC’ ............................................................................................................................................. 3–3
3.1.1.2 Type ‘TNC’ .............................................................................................................................................3–3
3.1.1.3 Type ‘N’..................................................................................................................................................3–3
3.1.1.4 Type ‘F’................................................................................................................................................... 3–3
3.1.1.5 Type ‘SMA’ (Subminiature Version ‘A’)..............................................................................................3–3
3.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections........................................................................................................3–4
3.1.3 RJ-XX Cable Connections.......................................................................................................................... 3–4
3.2 Modem Cabling Connections...............................................................................................3–5
3.2.1 IF Connections 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 Connections Group .......................................................................................................3–7
3.2.2.1 Data Interface Connector, DB-25F .....................................................................................................3–7
3.2.2.2 10/100 Ethernet | Traffic 100 Port, RJ-45 (w/Optional Packet Processor only)...........................3–8
3.2.2.3 G.703 Connections............................................................................................................................... 3–9
3.2.2.3.1 Unbal E1 Out/In G.703 Connectors (Tx/Rx), 75Ω BNC................................................3–9
3.2.2.3.2 Balanced E1/T1 G.703 Connector, DB-15F .................................................................3–9
3.2.2.3.3 G.703 RJ-48 Connection via Balanced E1/T1 Interface Connector........................... 3–10
3.2.3 Utility Connections Group......................................................................................................................3–11
3.2.3.1 10/100 Ethernet | M&C 100 Port, RJ-45 (Standard)......................................................................3–11
3.2.3.2 Remote Control Connector, DB-9M.................................................................................................3–11
3.2.3.3 Alarms (Form-C Traffic Alarms) Connector, DB-15M.....................................................................3–11
3.2.3.4 1:1 Control Connector, DB-9F...........................................................................................................3–12
3.2.3.5 Ext Ref In/Out Connector, BNC.........................................................................................................3–13
3.2.3.6 Console Port, RJ-11 (w/Optional Packet Processor only) ..............................................................3–13
3.3 Modem Ground, Power, and Fuse Connections..................................................................3–14
3.3.1 Chassis Ground Interface .......................................................................................................................3–14
3.3.2 Standard Alternating Current (AC) Power and Fusing Interfaces......................................................3–15
3.3.2.1 AC Operation – Standard or Available Accessories .......................................................................3–15
3.3.2.2 AC Operation – Chassis Power and Fusing ......................................................................................3–16
3.3.2.2.1 AC Operation – Apply Power .................................................................................... 3–17
3.3.2.2.2 AC Operation – Replace the Fuses............................................................................3–17
3.3.3 Modem Optional -24V or -48V Direct Current (DC) Power Interfaces .............................................3–18
3.3.3.1 Optional DC Operation – Available Accessories .............................................................................3–18
3.3.3.2 Optional -24V or -48V DC Chassis Power and Fusing.....................................................................3–19
3.3.3.2.1 Optional DC Operation – Apply Power ..................................................................... 3–19
3.3.3.2.2 Optional DC Operation – Replace the DC Power Fuses............................................3–20
3.3.3.3 CDMR-570AL Reduced Chassis Depth Modem -24 or -48V DC Power and Fuse .......................3–21
3.3.3.3.1 CDMR-570AL – Apply DC Power ............................................................................... 3–21
3.3.3.4 CDMR-570AL – Replace the DC Power Fuse ...................................................................................3–22

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CHAPTER 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE ................................................................................ 4–1
4.1 Overview............................................................................................................................4–1
4.1.1 About Firmware Files, Naming, Versions, and Archive Formats .........................................................4–2
4.2 Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure...........................................................................................4–3
4.2.1 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download.........................................................................4–3
4.2.2 Download and Extract the Firmware Update........................................................................................4–7
4.2.3 Perform the Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure .......................................................................................4–9
CHAPTER 5. FAST ACTIVATION PROCEDURE................................................................ 5–1
5.1 Overview............................................................................................................................5–1
5.2 FAST Activation Procedure ..................................................................................................5–2
5.2.1 FAST Activation via the Modem Front Panel .........................................................................................5–2
5.2.2 FAST Activation via the CDM-570A HTTP 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........................................................................................................................................................ 6–3
6.1.3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD).........................................................................................................6–3
6.1.3.1 Screen Saver..........................................................................................................................................6–4
6.1.3.2 Opening Screen .................................................................................................................................... 6–4
6.2 Compatible Mode Operation (CDM-570A/570AL vs. CDM-570/570L)....................................6–5
6.3 Front Panel Operation.........................................................................................................6–6
6.3.1 SELECT: (Main) Menu ............................................................................................................................... 6–7
6.3.2 (SELECT:) Config (Configuration) Menus ................................................................................................6–8
6.3.2.1 CONFIG: Rem (Remote Control).........................................................................................................6–9
6.3.2.1.1 (CONFIG: Remote Control) Serial................................................................................ 6–9
6.3.2.1.2 (CONFIG:) Remote Control: Ethernet .......................................................................6–10
6.3.2.2 CONFIG: All..........................................................................................................................................6–13
6.3.2.3 CONFIG: Tx (Transmit) .......................................................................................................................6–14
6.3.2.3.1 (CONFIG: Tx) FEC (FEC Encoder Type).......................................................................6–15
6.3.2.3.2 (CONFIG: Tx) Mod (Modulation Type) ...................................................................... 6–16
6.3.2.3.3 (CONFIG: Tx) Code (Code Rate) ................................................................................6–16
6.3.2.3.4 (CONFIG: Tx) Data (Data Rate).................................................................................. 6–16
6.3.2.3.5 (CONFIG: Tx) Frq (Frequency) ................................................................................... 6–18
6.3.2.3.6 (CONFIG: Tx) On/Off ................................................................................................. 6–18
6.3.2.3.7 (CONFIG: Tx) Pwr (Power)......................................................................................... 6–19
6.3.2.3.8 (CONFIG: Tx) Scr (Scrambling)...................................................................................6–21
6.3.2.3.9 (CONFIG: Tx) Clk (Clock Source)................................................................................6–22
6.3.2.3.10 (CONFIG: Tx) Inv (Inversion Functions)................................................................... 6–22
6.3.2.3.11 (Config: Tx) α (Tx Alpha Filter Rolloff Factor)..........................................................6–23

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6.3.2.4 CONFIG: Rx (Receive) .........................................................................................................................6–24
6.3.2.4.1 (CONFIG: Rx) FEC (FEC Decoder Type) ...................................................................... 6–25
6.3.2.4.2 (CONFIG: Rx) Dem (Demodulation Type).................................................................. 6–26
6.3.2.4.3 (CONFIG: Rx) Code (Code Rate) ................................................................................6–26
6.3.2.4.4 (CONFIG: Rx) Data (Data Rate)..................................................................................6–26
6.3.2.4.5 (CONFIG: Rx) Frq (Frequency)................................................................................... 6–27
6.3.2.4.6 (CONFIG: Rx) Acq (Acquisition Range) ......................................................................6–27
6.3.2.4.7 (CONFIG: Rx) Descram (Descrambling).....................................................................6–28
6.3.2.4.8 (CONFIG: Rx) Buf (Buffer)..........................................................................................6–28
6.3.2.4.9 (CONFIG: Rx) Inv (Inversion Functions)..................................................................... 6–29
6.3.2.4.10 (CONFIG: Rx) Eb/N0..................................................................................................6–30
6.3.2.4.11 (Config: Rx) α (Rx Alpha Filter Rolloff Factor) ......................................................... 6–30
6.3.2.5 CONFIG: CEx (G.703 Clock Extension)..............................................................................................6–30
6.3.2.6 CONFIG: Frame (Framing Mode)......................................................................................................6–31
6.3.2.6.1 (CONFIG: Framing Mode) EDMAC or EDMAC-2........................................................ 6–31
6.3.2.7 CONFIG: TI (Data Traffic Interface)...................................................................................................6–33
6.3.2.7.1 (CONFIG: TI) RS422 or V.35 or RS232 .......................................................................6–33
6.3.2.7.2 (CONFIG: TI) IP ..........................................................................................................6–33
6.3.2.7.3 (CONFIG: TI) G.703....................................................................................................6–33
6.3.2.7.4 (CONFIG: TI) IP-ACM .................................................................................................6–34
6.3.2.8 CONFIG: Ref (Reference) ...................................................................................................................6–36
6.3.2.9 CONFIG: Msk (Alarm Masking) .........................................................................................................6–37
6.3.2.9.1 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) Transmit............................................................................... 6–37
6.3.2.9.2 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) Receive................................................................................. 6–37
6.3.2.9.3 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) Ref........................................................................................ 6–38
6.3.2.9.4 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) BUC (CDM/R-570AL L-Band Units ONLY).............................6–38
6.3.2.9.5 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) LNB (CDM/R-570AL L-Band Units ONLY) ............................. 6–38
6.3.2.10 CONFIG: CnC .......................................................................................................................................6–39
6.3.2.10.1 (CONFIG: CnC) Mode .............................................................................................. 6–39
6.3.2.11 CONFIG: ODU (CDM/R-570AL L-Band Units ONLY)........................................................................6–40
6.3.3 SELECT: Monitor......................................................................................................................................6–41
6.3.3.1 MONITOR: Alarms..............................................................................................................................6–41
6.3.3.1.1 (MONITOR: Live Alarms) Unit ...................................................................................6–42
6.3.3.1.2 (MONITOR: Live Alarms) Receive (Receive Traffic Status)........................................ 6–42
6.3.3.1.3 (MONITOR: Live Alarms) Transmit (Transmit Traffic Status) ....................................6–42
6.3.3.2 MONITOR: Rx......................................................................................................................................6–42
6.3.3.3 Monitor: ACM.....................................................................................................................................6–43
6.3.3.4 MONITOR: Event (Stored Events).....................................................................................................6–43
6.3.3.4.1 (MONITOR: Stored Events) View .............................................................................. 6–43
6.3.3.4.2 (MONITOR: Stored Events) Clear-All......................................................................... 6–43
6.3.3.5 MONITOR: Stats (Link Statistics).......................................................................................................6–44
6.3.3.5.1 (MONITOR: Link Statistics) View...............................................................................6–44
6.3.3.5.2 (MONITOR: Link Statistics) Clear-All .........................................................................6–46
6.3.3.5.3 (MONITOR: Link Statistics) Config (Configure) ......................................................... 6–46
6.3.3.6 MONITOR: AUPC ................................................................................................................................6–46
6.3.3.7 MONITOR: CnC ...................................................................................................................................6–47
6.3.3.8 MONITOR: ODU (CDM/R-570AL L-Band Units ONLY)....................................................................6–47

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6.3.4 SELECT: TEST............................................................................................................................................6–48
6.3.4.1 TEST: Mode .........................................................................................................................................6–48
6.3.4.2 TEST: BERT...........................................................................................................................................6–50
6.3.5 SELECT: Info .............................................................................................................................................6–51
6.3.5.1 INFO: All...............................................................................................................................................6–51
6.3.5.2 INFO: Tx (Transmit) ............................................................................................................................6–51
6.3.5.3 INFO: Rx (Receive) ..............................................................................................................................6–52
6.3.5.4 INFO: Buf (Buffer) ...............................................................................................................................6–52
6.3.5.5 INFO: Frame (Framing and EDMAC) ................................................................................................6–52
6.3.5.6 INFO: Intfc (Interface) ........................................................................................................................6–53
6.3.5.7 INFO: Rem (Remote Control)............................................................................................................6–53
6.3.5.8 INFO: Msk (Alarm Mask) ...................................................................................................................6–53
6.3.5.9 INFO: Ref (Frequency Reference) .....................................................................................................6–54
6.3.5.10 INFO: ID (Circuit ID) ............................................................................................................................6–54
6.3.5.11 INFO: 1:1 (1:1 Redundancy) ..............................................................................................................6–54
6.3.6 SELECT: Save/Load..................................................................................................................................6–54
6.3.6.1 (Save/Load Configuration:) Save ......................................................................................................6–54
6.3.6.2 (Save/Load Configuration:) Load ......................................................................................................6–55
6.3.7 SELECT: Util (Utility) ................................................................................................................................6–56
6.3.7.1 UTIL: Buf (Buffer Re-CENTER)............................................................................................................6–56
6.3.7.2 UTIL: Clock (Set Real-time Clock)......................................................................................................6–56
6.3.7.3 UTIL: Ref (Reference) .........................................................................................................................6–56
6.3.7.3.1 (Internal Freq Ref:) Adjust ........................................................................................ 6–56
6.3.7.3.2 (Internal Freq Ref:) Warm-up Delay ......................................................................... 6–57
6.3.7.4 UTIL: ID (Circuit ID) .............................................................................................................................6–58
6.3.7.4.1 UTIL: 1:1 (Manual 1:1 Switchover)............................................................................6–58
6.3.7.5 UTIL: VFD (Video Fluorescent Display Brightness)..........................................................................6–59
6.3.7.6 UTIL: Firmware ...................................................................................................................................6–59
6.3.7.6.1 (UTIL: Firmware Images) Info.................................................................................... 6–59
6.3.7.6.2 (UTIL: Firmware Images) Select ................................................................................6–60
6.3.7.7 UTIL: FAST (FAST Code Options) .......................................................................................................6–61
6.3.7.7.1 (UTIL: FAST) Cnfg (FAST Configuration) .................................................................... 6–61
6.3.7.7.2 (UTIL: FAST) View......................................................................................................6–62
6.3.8 SELECT: ODU (CDM-570A 70/140 MHz Unit ONLY)............................................................................6–63
CHAPTER 7. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ......................... 7–1
7.1 Overview............................................................................................................................7–1
7.1.1 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols...........................................................................................7–2
7.2 SNMP Interface...................................................................................................................7–2
7.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files...........................................................................................7–3
7.2.2 SNMP Community Strings........................................................................................................................7–3
7.2.3 SNMP Traps ............................................................................................................................................... 7–4
7.2.4 MIB-II .......................................................................................................................................................... 7–5
7.2.5 Private MIB ................................................................................................................................................7–6
7.3.1 Telnet Operation via HyperTerminal ...................................................................................................... 7–6

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7.4 CDM-570A HTTP (Web Server) Interface ..............................................................................7–8
7.4.1 Operational Features................................................................................................................................ 7–8
7.4.1.1 User Login.............................................................................................................................................. 7–8
7.4.1.2 Navigation .............................................................................................................................................7–9
7.4.1.3 Page Sections ........................................................................................................................................ 7–9
7.4.1.4 Action Buttons ......................................................................................................................................7–9
7.4.1.5 Drop-down Lists..................................................................................................................................7–10
7.4.1.6 Text or Data Entry...............................................................................................................................7–10
7.4.2 CDM-570A HTTP Interface – Menu Tree .............................................................................................7–11
7.4.2.1 HTTP Interface – IMPORTANT Conditional Operating Notes........................................................7–11
7.4.3 CDM-570A HTTP Interface Page Descriptions.....................................................................................7–13
7.4.3.1 Home Pages ........................................................................................................................................7–13
7.4.3.1.1 Home | Home ...........................................................................................................7–13
7.4.3.1.2 Home | Contact / Home | Support.........................................................................7–13
7.4.3.2 Admin Pages .......................................................................................................................................7–14
7.4.3.2.1 Admin | Access .........................................................................................................7–14
7.4.3.2.2 Admin | SNMP ..........................................................................................................7–16
7.4.3.2.3 Admin | Working Mode............................................................................................7–17
7.4.3.2.4 Admin | PaP Features ............................................................................................... 7–19
7.4.3.2.5 Admin | Firmware..................................................................................................... 7–20
7.4.3.2.5.1 Admin | Firmware | Modem .............................................................................7–20
7.4.3.2.5.2 Admin | Firmware | Packet Processor...............................................................7–21
7.4.3.2.6 Admin | FAST ............................................................................................................ 7–22
7.4.3.2.7 Admin | PaP Save...................................................................................................... 7–24
7.4.3.2.8 Admin | Reboot ........................................................................................................7–25
7.4.3.3 Configuration Pages ...........................................................................................................................7–26
7.4.3.3.1 Configuration | Modem............................................................................................7–26
7.4.3.3.2 Configuration | LAN ..................................................................................................7–29
7.4.3.3.3 Configuration | ARP ..................................................................................................7–32
7.4.3.3.4 Configuration | Routing Pages..................................................................................7–34
7.4.3.3.6.2 Configuration | WAN | Compression ................................................................ 7–47
7.4.3.3.6.3 Configuration | WAN | HDLC.............................................................................7–48
7.4.3.3.7 Configuration | Overhead......................................................................................... 7–49
7.4.3.3.8 Configuration | Utilities ............................................................................................7–51
7.4.3.3.9 Configuration | BUC (Block Up Converter) (CDM/R-570AL Only) ............................7–54
7.4.3.3.10 Configuration | LNB (Low Noise Block Down Converter) (CDM/R-570AL Only) ....7–55
7.4.3.4 Status Pages ........................................................................................................................................7–56
7.4.3.4.1 Status | Modem Status.............................................................................................7–56
7.4.3.4.2 Status | System Logs | Modem ................................................................................7–57
7.4.3.4.3 Status | Modem Info................................................................................................. 7–59
7.4.3.4.4 Status | Traffic Statistics Pages................................................................................. 7–60
7.4.3.4.4.1 Status | Traffic Statistics | Ethernet .................................................................. 7–60
7.4.3.4.4.2 Status | Traffic Statistics | Router ..................................................................... 7–62
7.4.3.4.4.3 Status | Traffic Statistics | WAN ........................................................................ 7–64
7.4.3.4.4.4 Status | Traffic Statistics | Compression ........................................................... 7–65
7.4.3.4.4.5 Status | Traffic Statistics | QoS (Quality of Service) .......................................... 7–66
7.4.3.4.4.6 Status | Traffic Statistics | Clear Counter .......................................................... 7–67
7.4.3.4.5 Status | Performance................................................................................................ 7–67

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7.4.3.4.6.1 Status | Graph | Constellation........................................................................... 7–68
7.4.3.4.6.2 Status | Graph | Spectrum ................................................................................ 7–69
7.4.3.5 ODU (Outdoor Unit) Pages Summary (CDM-570A Only) ..............................................................7–70
7.4.3.6 Redundancy Page...............................................................................................................................7–71
CHAPTER 8. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ............................... 8–1
8.1 Overview............................................................................................................................8–1
8.1.1 EIA-485 .......................................................................................................................................................8–1
8.1.2 EIA-232 .......................................................................................................................................................8–2
8.2 Remote Commands and Queries – Overview .......................................................................8–2
8.2.1 Basic Protocol ............................................................................................................................................8–2
8.2.2 Packet Structure........................................................................................................................................8–3
8.2.2.5.1 Controller-to-Target Instruction Code Qualifiers .......................................................8–5
8.2.2.5.2 Target-to-Controller Instruction Code Qualifiers .......................................................8–5
8.2.2.6 Optional Message Arguments ............................................................................................................8–7
8.2.2.7 End of Packet ........................................................................................................................................ 8–7
8.3 Remote Commands and Queries .........................................................................................8–8
8.3.1 Notes and Indices......................................................................................................................................8–8
8.3.2 Transmit (Tx) Parameter Commands and Queries .............................................................................8–11
8.3.3 Receive (Rx) Parameter Commands and Queries ...............................................................................8–18
8.3.4 Unit Parameter Commands and Queries.............................................................................................8–23
8.3.5 Bulk Configuration Commands and Queries .......................................................................................8–35
8.3.6 Modem Information Commands and Queries....................................................................................8–39
8.3.7 Modem Performance Information .......................................................................................................8–44
8.3.8 BUC (L-Band Block Up Converter) Commands and Queries (CDM/R-570AL ONLY)......................8–52
8.3.9 LNB (L-Band Low-noise Block Down Converter) Commands and Queries (CDM/R-570AL ONLY) .......
...................................................................................................................................................................8–55
CHAPTER 9. OPTIONAL PACKET PROCESSOR – SERIAL/TELNET CLI OPERATION ......
....................................................................................................................... 9–1
9.1 Overview............................................................................................................................9–1
9.1.1 Access to the CLI........................................................................................................................................9–1
9.1.1.1 Connect to the Serial CLI......................................................................................................................9–2
9.1.1.2 Connect to the Telnet CLI ....................................................................................................................9–3
9.2 Command Line Interface (CLI)..............................................................................................9–5
9.2.1 CLI Menus – Common Navigation and Operation Features ................................................................9–5
9.3 CLI Operations ....................................................................................................................9–7
9.3.1 CLI Main Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 9–7
9.3.2 Administration........................................................................................................................................... 9–8
9.3.2.1 Administration > Name/Password Configuration ..........................................................................9–11
9.3.2.2 Administration > Access Lists ............................................................................................................9–12

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9.3.2.3 Administration > Feature Configuration..........................................................................................9–13
9.3.2.4 Administration > 3xDES Configuration ............................................................................................9–16
9.3.2.5 Administration > SMTP Configuration .............................................................................................9–17
9.3.3 Interface Configuration ..........................................................................................................................9–18
9.3.3.1 Interface Configuration > Ethernet Interface..................................................................................9–19
9.3.3.1.1 Interface Configuration > Ethernet Interface (Managed Switch Mode)...................9–19
9.3.3.1.1.1 Interface Configuration > Ethernet Interface > VLAN Table.............................. 9–21
9.3.3.1.2 Ethernet Interface (Router Mode)............................................................................ 9–22
9.3.3.2 Interface Configuration > Satellite/HDLC Interface........................................................................9–24
9.3.3.3 Interface Configuration > Receive HDLC Channel Addresses........................................................9–24
9.3.4 QoS (Quality of Service) Configuration.................................................................................................9–25
9.3.4.1 QoS Configuration > QoS Rules Configuration (Max/Pri Mode)...................................................9–26
9.3.4.2 QoS Configuration > QoS Rules Configuration (Min/Max Mode) ................................................9–28
9.3.4.3 QoS Configuration > DiffServ Rules Configuration .........................................................................9–28
9.3.5 Route Table Configuration.....................................................................................................................9–29
9.3.5.1 Route Table > Per Route Configuration ...........................................................................................9–31
9.3.6 Protocol Configuration ...........................................................................................................................9–32
9.3.6.1 Protocol Configuration > IGMP Information...................................................................................9–32
9.3.6.2 Protocol Configuration > ARP Table Utilities...................................................................................9–35
9.3.6.3 Protocol Configuration > Brouter Configuration ............................................................................9–36
9.3.7 Vipersat Configuration ...........................................................................................................................9–38
9.3.8 Satellite Modem......................................................................................................................................9–39
9.3.8.1 Satellite Modem > Configuration .....................................................................................................9–40
9.3.8.1.1 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Tx Configuration ............................................... 9–41
9.3.8.1.2 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Rx Configuration...............................................9–44
9.3.8.1.3 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Framing Mode Configuration ...........................9–46
9.3.8.1.4 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Data Interface Configuration............................ 9–47
9.3.8.1.5 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Reference Configuration ..................................9–48
9.3.8.1.6 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Alarm Mask Configuration ............................... 9–49
9.3.8.1.7 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Block Up Converter (BUC) Configuration .........9–50
9.3.8.1.8 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Low Noise Block Converter (LNB) Configuration......
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9.3.8.1.9 Satellite Modem > Configuration > CnC (DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier) Configuration ..
..................................................................................................................................9–52
9.3.8.1.10 Satellite Modem > Configuration > BERT (Bit Error Rate Test) Configuration........ 9–53
9.3.8.2 Satellite Modem > Monitor...............................................................................................................9–54
9.3.8.2.1 Satellite Modem > Monitor > Stored Events ............................................................9–55
9.3.8.2.2 Satellite Modem > Monitor > Link Statistics.............................................................9–56
9.3.8.2.3 Satellite Modem > Monitor > Block Up Converter (BUC) Status ..............................9–57
9.3.8.2.4 Satellite Modem > Monitor > LNB Monitor .............................................................. 9–57
9.3.8.2.5 Satellite Modem > Monitor > CnC Monitor ..............................................................9–57
9.3.8.3 Satellite Modem > Information ........................................................................................................9–58
9.3.8.4 Satellite Modem > Utilities................................................................................................................9–59
9.3.10.2.1 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> IP Routing Statistics..................9–65
9.3.10.2.1.1 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> IP Routing Statistics >
Filter/Drop Statistics ...............................................................................................................9–66
9.3.10.2.2 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> QoS Statistics............................9–69
9.3.10.2.3 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> Ethernet Statistics .................... 9–70

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9.3.10.2.4 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> WAN Statistics.......................... 9–71
9.3.10.2.5 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> Compression Statistics ............. 9–73
9.3.10.2.6 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> CPU Statistics ...........................9–74
9.3.10.2.7 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> VLAN Statistics .........................9–74
9.3.10.3 Operations and Maintenance > Event Log......................................................................................9–75
9.3.10.4 Operations and Maintenance > Database Operations ..................................................................9–77
9.3.10.5 Operations and Maintenance > Diagnostics ...................................................................................9–78
CHAPTER 10. CDM-570A/570AL ODU (TRANSCEIVER, BUC, LNB) M&C OPERATIONS ...
................................................................................................................... 10–1
10.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................10–1
10.1.1 CDM-570A/570AL Front Panel Operation – Overview.......................................................................10–2
10.1.2 CDM-570A HTTP Interface – Overview ................................................................................................10–2
10.1.3 CDM-570A/570AL Serial Remote Control – Overview .......................................................................10–3
10.2 Transceiver M&C via the CDM-570A (70/140 MHz) Satellite Modem ..................................10–5
10.2.1 Transceiver M&C via the CDM-570A Front Panel...............................................................................10–5
10.2.1.1 SELECT: (Main) Menu.........................................................................................................................10–6
10.2.1.2 (SELECT:) ODU.....................................................................................................................................10–6
10.2.1.2.1 (SELECT:) ODU – CSAT-5060 Transceiver Operation............................................... 10–7
10.2.1.2.1.1 (ODU: Transceiver Control) Enable..................................................................10–7
10.2.1.2.1.1.1 COMMON ‘ODU SELECT’ SUBMENU.......................................................10–10
10.2.1.2.1.1.1.1 (ODU SELECT:) Config.......................................................................10–10
10.2.1.2.1.1.1.2 (ODU SELECT:) Info (Information)....................................................10–14
10.2.1.2.1.1.1.3 (ODU SELECT:) Monitor....................................................................10–15
10.2.1.2.1.1.1.4 (ODU SELECT:) Alarms......................................................................10–16
10.2.1.2.2 (SELECT:) ODU – KST-2000A/B Transceiver Operation.........................................10–18
10.2.1.2.2.1 (ODU: Transceiver Control) Enable................................................................10–18
10.2.1.2.2.1.1 (KST SELECT:) Config (KST Configuration) ............................................... 10–18
10.2.1.2.2.1.1.1 (KST SELECT: ►KST CONFIG:) Transmitter .....................................10–18
10.2.1.2.2.1.1.2 (KST SELECT: ►KST CONFIG:) Receiver...........................................10–20
10.2.1.2.2.1.1.3 (KST SELECT: ►KST CONFIG:) Misc (Miscellaneous) ......................10–21
10.2.1.2.2.1.2 (KST SELECT:) INFO (Information) ...........................................................10–22
10.2.1.2.2.1.3 (KST SELECT:) Status................................................................................10–24
10.2.2 Transceiver M&C via the CDM-570A’s HTTP Interface ................................................................... 10–25
10.2.2.1 ODU (Outdoor Unit) pages............................................................................................................. 10–25
10.2.2.1.1 ODU | Enable ........................................................................................................10–26
10.2.2.1.2 ODU | Config Pages .............................................................................................. 10–27
10.2.2.1.2.1 ODU | Config (CSAT-5060).............................................................................10–27
10.2.2.1.2.2 ODU | Config (KST-2000A/B) .........................................................................10–29
10.2.2.1.3 ODU | Status Pages...............................................................................................10–31
10.2.2.1.3.1 ODU | Status (CSAT-5060) .............................................................................10–31
10.2.2.1.3.2 ODU | Status (KST-2000A/B)..........................................................................10–32
10.2.2.1.4 ODU | Utilities Pages ............................................................................................10–33
10.2.2.1.4.1 ODU | Utilities (CSAT-5060)...........................................................................10–33
10.2.2.1.4.2 ODU | Utilities (KST-2000A/B) .......................................................................10–35

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10.2.3 Transceiver M&C via CDM-570A Serial Remote Control ................................................................ 10–36
10.2.3.1 CDM-570A Transceiver Remote Control Address Setup ............................................................ 10–36
10.2.3.2 CDM-570A Transceiver Serial Remote Control Commands / Queries...................................... 10–37
10.3 BUC and LNB M&C via the CDM/R-570AL (L-Band) Satellite Modem................................. 10–38
10.3.1 BUC and LNB M&C via the CDM/R-570AL Front Panel ................................................................... 10–38
10.3.1.1 SELECT: (Main) Menu...................................................................................................................... 10–39
10.3.1.1.1 (SELECT:) Config (Configuration)...........................................................................10–39
10.3.1.1.1.1 CONFIG: Msk (Alarm Masking) ......................................................................10–39
10.3.1.1.1.2 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) BUC ...........................................................................10–39
10.3.1.1.1.3 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) LNB............................................................................10–40
10.3.1.1.2 CONFIG: ODU (Outdoor Unit) ...............................................................................10–40
10.3.1.1.2.1 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC.......................................................................................10–40
10.3.1.1.2.1.1 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: M&C-FSK...............................................................10–40
10.3.1.1.2.1.2 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: DC-Power..............................................................10–41
10.3.1.1.2.1.3 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: 10MHz .................................................................. 10–41
10.3.1.1.2.1.4 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: Alarm ....................................................................10–41
10.3.1.1.2.1.5 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: LO..........................................................................10–42
10.3.1.1.2.1.6 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: Mix........................................................................10–42
10.3.1.1.2.2 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB .......................................................................................10–42
10.3.1.1.2.2.1 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB: DC-Voltage ............................................................10–42
10.3.1.1.2.2.2 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB: 10MHz...................................................................10–42
10.3.1.1.2.2.3 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB: Alarm.....................................................................10–43
10.3.1.1.2.2.4 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB: LO..........................................................................10–43
10.3.1.1.2.2.5 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB: Mix ........................................................................10–43
10.3.1.2 (SELECT:) Monitor............................................................................................................................ 10–44
10.3.1.2.1 MONITOR: Alarms.................................................................................................10–44
10.3.1.2.1.1 (MONITOR: Live Alarms) ODU........................................................................10–44
10.3.1.2.2 MONITOR: ODU .................................................................................................... 10–45
10.3.1.2.2.1 (MONITOR: Outdoor Unit Monitor) BUC ....................................................... 10–45
10.3.1.2.2.2 (MONITOR: Outdoor Unit Monitor) LNB .......................................................10–45
10.3.2 BUC and LNB M&C via the CDM-570A HTTP Interface ................................................................... 10–46
10.3.2.1 ODU (BUC, LNB) Pages.................................................................................................................... 10–47
10.3.2.1.1 Configuration | BUC (Block Up Converter)...........................................................10–47
10.3.2.1.2 Configuration | LNB (Low-Noise Block Down Converter).....................................10–48
10.3.3 CDM/R-570AL BUC and LNB M&C via Serial Remote Control Commands/Queries ................... 10–49
APPENDIX A. CABLE DRAWINGS .................................................................................... A–1
A.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... A–1
A.1.1 EIA-530 to EIA-422/449 Data Cable....................................................................................................... A–2
A.1.2 EIA-530 to V.35 DCE Conversion Cable ................................................................................................. A–3
APPENDIX B. FEC (FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION) OPTIONS ................................ B–1
B.1 Overview............................................................................................................................B–1
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B.3 Reed-Solomon Outer Codec ................................................................................................B–3
B.3.1 Closed Network Modes............................................................................................................................B–3
B.4 Trellis Coding Modulation (TCM) (FAST Option) ...................................................................B–4
B.5 Turbo Product Codec (FAST Option).....................................................................................B–5
B.5.1 TPC Overview ............................................................................................................................................B–5
B.6 VersaFEC (Short-block LDPC)................................................................................................B–7
B.6.1 VersaFEC Extensions.................................................................................................................................B–8
B.6.1.1 Extended CCM Codes...........................................................................................................................B–8
B.6.1.2 Ultra-Low-Latency (ULL) Codes...........................................................................................................B–9
B.7 Uncoded Operation (No FEC).............................................................................................B–10
APPENDIX C. OFFSET QPSK OPERATION ...................................................................... C–1
APPENDIX D. OPTIONAL HIGH-PERFORMANCE PACKET PROCESSOR .................... D–1
D.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... D–1
D.1.1 Operational Requirements ..................................................................................................................... D–2
D.1.1.1 Major Assemblies ................................................................................................................................ D–2
D.1.1.2 Interoperability Compatibility/Limitations....................................................................................... D–2
D.1.1.3 High-Performance Packet Processor Field Upgrade Procedure .................................................... D–3
D.1.1.3.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................D–3
D.1.1.3.2 Requirements for Field Upgrade ................................................................................D–3
D.1.1.3.3 Field Upgrade Procedure............................................................................................D–4
D.1.2 High-Performance Packet Processor Features..................................................................................... D–9
D.1.2.1 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Interface ...................................................................................................... D–9
D.1.2.2 Network-Based Management ......................................................................................................... D–10
D.1.2.2.1 Remote Software/Firmware Upgrade via FTP..........................................................D–10
D.1.2.2.2 Configuration Backup and Restore via FTP ..............................................................D–10
D.1.2.2.3 Event Logging to Capture All Packet Processor Activity...........................................D–11
D.1.2.2.4 Detailed Statistics of IP Traffic..................................................................................D–12
D.1.2.3 Static IP Routing for Unicast and Multicast .................................................................................... D–12
D.1.2.4 IGMP Support for Multicast ............................................................................................................. D–12
D.1.2.5 Managed Switch Mode .................................................................................................................... D–12
D.1.2.5.1 Managed Switch Mode Operation ...........................................................................D–12
D.1.2.5.2 Combined Working Mode ........................................................................................D–14
D.1.2.6 Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) ....................................................................................... D–15
D.1.2.7 High-Performance Packet Processor Optional FAST Features..................................................... D–15
D.1.2.7.1 CDM-570A/570AL-Packet Processor in Demo Mode...............................................D–15
D.1.2.7.2 Header and Payload Compression ...........................................................................D–16
D.1.2.7.2.1 IP Header Compression .....................................................................................D–16
D.1.2.7.2.2 Payload Compression ........................................................................................D–17
D.1.2.7.2.3 ALDC vs. LZS Compression Comparison Table...................................................D–17
D.1.2.8 Advanced Quality of Service (QoS).................................................................................................. D–18
D.1.2.9 Vipersat / VFS..................................................................................................................................... D–19