Comtech EF Data cdm-570a User manual

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Part Number MN-CDM570A / CD-CDM570A Revision 5
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 1.5.2 or higher

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]
Part Number MN-CDM570A / CD-CDM570A
Revision 5
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 1.5.2 or higher

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Revision History
Rev Description
- Initial Release.
1 Incorporated IP Packet Processor.
2 Incorporated information for firmware version 1.3.1.
3 Updated FAST demo mode operation and incorporated Errata’s into the manual.
4 Incorporated VersaFEC-2 and Carrier ID for firmware version 1.5.2. Also added RADIUS Appendix I.
5 Revised Tables B-6 and B-7. Updated manual header and footer formatting. Added Revision History and Acronym
tables.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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 ............................................................................................................................................ 1–9
1.2.6 AUPC .................................................................................................................................................... 1–10
1.2.7 EDMAC................................................................................................................................................. 1–10
1.2.8 Updating Modem Firmware .............................................................................................................. 1–10
1.2.9 Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST).......................................................................................... 1–11
1.2.10 Supporting Hardware and Software.................................................................................................. 1–14
1.2.10.1 CDM-570AL/CDMR-570AL L-Band Redundancy.......................................................................... 1–14
1.2.10.2 CDM-570A 70/140 MHz Redundancy .......................................................................................... 1–14
1.2.10.3 Support Software ........................................................................................................................... 1–14
1.3 Summary of Specifications.................................................................................................. 1–15
1.3.1 Modulator............................................................................................................................................ 1–15
1.3.2 Demodulator ....................................................................................................................................... 1–18
1.3.2.1 BER Performance Specification ..................................................................................................... 1–18
1.3.3 Standard AUPC (Automatic Uplink Power Control) ......................................................................... 1–21
1.3.4 DoubleTalk® Carrier- in-Carrier® (CnC).............................................................................................. 1–22
1.3.5 Data and Miscellaneous Interfaces ................................................................................................... 1–23
1.3.6 Data Rate Ranges................................................................................................................................ 1–24
1.3.7 VersaFEC Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) ......................................................................... 1–25
1.3.7.1 VersaFEC ACM (IP-ACM) ................................................................................................................ 1–25
1.3.7.2 VersaFEC-2 ACM (V2-ACM) ........................................................................................................... 1–26
1.3.8 Power................................................................................................................................................... 1–27
1.3.9 Physical Properties.............................................................................................................................. 1–27
1.3.10 Miscellaneous...................................................................................................................................... 1–28
1.3.11 Approvals............................................................................................................................................. 1–28
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION AND STARTUP....................................................................2–1

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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
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

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3.3.2.2.2 AC Operation – Replace the Fuses............................................................................ 3–17
3.3.3 Modem Optional -24V or -48V 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
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..................................................................................... 4–8
4.2.3 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 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

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6.3.2.3.2 (CONFIG: Tx) Mod (Modulation Type) ...................................................................... 6–17
6.3.2.3.3 (CONFIG: Tx) Code (Code Rate)................................................................................. 6–17
6.3.2.3.4 (CONFIG: Tx) Data (Data Rate).................................................................................. 6–18
6.3.2.3.5 (CONFIG: Tx) Symb (IP-ACM or V2-ACM Modes Only) ............................................. 6–22
6.3.2.3.6 (CONFIG: Tx) Frq (Frequency) ................................................................................... 6–22
6.3.2.3.7 (CONFIG: Tx) On/Off ................................................................................................. 6–23
6.3.2.3.8 (CONFIG: Tx) Pwr (Power)......................................................................................... 6–23
6.3.2.3.9 (CONFIG: Tx) Scr (Scrambling)................................................................................... 6–25
6.3.2.3.10 (CONFIG: Tx) Clk (Clock Source).............................................................................. 6–26
6.3.2.3.11 (CONFIG: Tx) Inv (Inversion Functions)................................................................... 6–26
6.3.2.3.12 (Config: Tx) α (Tx Alpha Filter Rolloff Factor).......................................................... 6–27
6.3.2.4 CONFIG: Rx (Receive) ..................................................................................................................... 6–27
6.3.2.4.1 (CONFIG: Rx) FEC (FEC Decoder Type) ...................................................................... 6–28
6.3.2.4.2 (CONFIG: Rx) Dem (Demodulation Type).................................................................. 6–30
6.3.2.4.3 (CONFIG: Rx) Code (Code Rate) ................................................................................ 6–30
6.3.2.4.4 (CONFIG: Rx) Data (Data Rate).................................................................................. 6–31
6.3.2.4.5(CONFIG: Rx) Symb (IP-ACM (VersaFEC ACM) or V2-ACM (VersaFEC-2 ACM) Modes
Only).............................................................................................................................. 6–31
6.3.2.4.6 (CONFIG: Rx) Frq (Frequency)................................................................................... 6–32
6.3.2.4.7 (CONFIG: Rx) Acq (Acquisition Range) ...................................................................... 6–32
6.3.2.4.8 (CONFIG: Rx) Descram (Descrambling) ..................................................................... 6–33
6.3.2.4.9 (CONFIG: Rx) Buf (Buffer).......................................................................................... 6–33
6.3.2.4.10 (CONFIG: Rx) Inv (Inversion Functions)................................................................... 6–34
6.3.2.4.11 (CONFIG: Rx) Eb/No ................................................................................................ 6–34
6.3.2.4.12 (CONFIG: Rx) SNR (IP-ACM (VersaFEC ACM) or V2-ACM (VersaFEC-2 ACM) Modes
Only).............................................................................................................................. 6–35
6.3.2.4.13 (Config: Rx) α (Rx Alpha Filter Rolloff Factor) ......................................................... 6–35
6.3.2.5 CONFIG: CEx (G.703 Clock Extension)........................................................................................... 6–35
6.3.2.6 CONFIG: Frame (Framing Mode)................................................................................................... 6–36
6.3.2.6.1 (CONFIG: Framing Mode) EDMAC or EDMAC-2........................................................ 6–36
6.3.2.7 CONFIG: TI (Data Traffic Interface)................................................................................................ 6–38
6.3.2.7.1 (CONFIG: TI) RS422 or V.35 or RS232 ....................................................................... 6–38
6.3.2.7.2 (CONFIG: TI) IP .......................................................................................................... 6–38
6.3.2.7.3 (CONFIG: TI) G.703.................................................................................................... 6–38
6.3.2.7.4 IP-ACM (VersaFEC ACM) ........................................................................................... 6–39
6.3.2.7.5 V2-ACM (VersaFEC-2 ACM)....................................................................................... 6–40
6.3.2.8 CONFIG: Ref (Reference)................................................................................................................ 6–42
6.3.2.9 CONFIG: Msk (Alarm Masking)...................................................................................................... 6–43
6.3.2.9.1 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) Transmit............................................................................... 6–43
6.3.2.9.2 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) Receive................................................................................. 6–43
6.3.2.9.3 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) Ref........................................................................................ 6–44
6.3.2.9.4 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) BUC (CDM/R-570AL L-Band Units ONLY)............................. 6–44
6.3.2.9.5 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) LNB (CDM/R-570AL L-Band Units ONLY) ............................. 6–44
6.3.2.10 CONFIG: CnC ................................................................................................................................... 6–45
6.3.2.10.1 (CONFIG: CnC) Mode .............................................................................................. 6–45
6.3.2.10.3 (CONFIG: CnC) Search-Delay................................................................................... 6–46
6.3.2.11 CONFIG: ODU (CDM/R-570AL L-Band Units ONLY) ..................................................................... 6–46
6.3.3 SELECT: Monitor.................................................................................................................................. 6–47

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6.3.3.1 MONITOR: Alarms .......................................................................................................................... 6–47
6.3.3.1.1 (MONITOR: Live Alarms) Unit ................................................................................... 6–48
6.3.3.1.2 (MONITOR: Live Alarms) Receive (Receive Traffic Status)........................................ 6–48
6.3.3.1.3 (MONITOR: Live Alarms) Transmit (Transmit Traffic Status) .................................... 6–48
6.3.3.2 MONITOR: Rx.................................................................................................................................. 6–48
6.3.3.3 Monitor: ACM................................................................................................................................. 6–49
6.3.3.4 MONITOR: Event (Stored Events) ................................................................................................. 6–50
6.3.3.4.1 (MONITOR: Stored Events) View .............................................................................. 6–50
6.3.3.4.2 (MONITOR: Stored Events) Clear-All......................................................................... 6–50
6.3.3.5 MONITOR: Stats (Link Statistics).................................................................................................... 6–51
6.3.3.5.1 (MONITOR: Stats (Link Statistics)) View.................................................................... 6–51
6.3.3.5.2 (MONITOR: Stats (Link Statistics)) Clear-All .............................................................. 6–53
6.3.3.5.3 (MONITOR: Stats (Link Statistics)) Config (Configure) .............................................. 6–53
6.3.3.6 MONITOR: AUPC ............................................................................................................................ 6–54
6.3.3.7 MONITOR: CnC ............................................................................................................................... 6–55
6.3.3.8 MONITOR: ODU (CDM/R-570AL L-Band Units ONLY) ................................................................. 6–55
6.3.4 SELECT: TEST........................................................................................................................................ 6–55
6.3.4.1 TEST: Mode ..................................................................................................................................... 6–56
6.3.4.2 TEST: BERT....................................................................................................................................... 6–58
6.3.5 SELECT: Info ......................................................................................................................................... 6–59
6.3.5.1 INFO: All........................................................................................................................................... 6–59
6.3.5.2 INFO: Tx (Transmit)......................................................................................................................... 6–59
6.3.5.3 INFO: Rx (Receive) .......................................................................................................................... 6–60
6.3.5.4 INFO: Buf (Buffer) ........................................................................................................................... 6–60
6.3.5.5 INFO: Frame (Framing and EDMAC) ............................................................................................. 6–60
6.3.5.6 INFO: Intfc (Interface)..................................................................................................................... 6–61
6.3.5.7 INFO: Rem (Remote Control)......................................................................................................... 6–61
6.3.5.8 INFO: Msk (Alarm Mask)................................................................................................................ 6–61
6.3.5.9 INFO: Ref (Frequency Reference).................................................................................................. 6–62
6.3.5.10 INFO: ID ........................................................................................................................................... 6–62
6.3.5.11 INFO: 1:1 (1:1 Redundancy)........................................................................................................... 6–62
6.3.6 SELECT: Save/Load.............................................................................................................................. 6–62
6.3.6.1 (Save/Load Configuration:) Save ................................................................................................... 6–62
6.3.6.2 (Save/Load Configuration:) Load................................................................................................... 6–63
6.3.7 SELECT: Util (Utility) ............................................................................................................................ 6–64
6.3.7.1 UTIL: Buf (Buffer Re-CENTER) ........................................................................................................ 6–64
6.3.7.2 UTIL: Clock (Set Real-time Clock)................................................................................................... 6–64
6.3.7.3 UTIL: Ref (Reference) ..................................................................................................................... 6–64
6.3.7.3.1 (Internal Freq Ref:) Adjust ........................................................................................ 6–65
6.3.7.3.2 (Internal Freq Ref:) Warm-up Delay ......................................................................... 6–65
6.3.7.4 UTIL: CMO ....................................................................................................................................... 6–66
6.3.7.5 UTIL: ID (Circuit ID).......................................................................................................................... 6–66
6.3.7.5.1 UTIL: 1:1 (Manual 1:1 Switchover)............................................................................ 6–66
6.3.7.6 UTIL: VFD (Video Fluorescent Display Brightness) ....................................................................... 6–67
6.3.7.7 UTIL: FW (Firmware Images) ......................................................................................................... 6–67
6.3.7.7.1 (UTIL: FW Images) Info.............................................................................................. 6–67
6.3.7.7.2 (UTIL: FW Images) Select .......................................................................................... 6–68
6.3.7.8 UTIL: FAST (FAST Code Options).................................................................................................... 6–68

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6.3.7.8.1 (UTIL: FAST) Cnfg (FAST Configuration) .................................................................... 6–69
6.3.7.8.2 (UTIL: FAST) View ...................................................................................................... 6–69
6.3.7.9 UTIL: CID (Carrier ID)....................................................................................................................... 6–71
6.3.7.9.1 UTIL: CID (Carrier ID) Latitude................................................................................... 6–71
6.3.7.9.2 UTIL: CID (Carrier ID) Longitude................................................................................ 6–71
6.3.7.9.3 UTIL: CID (Carrier ID) Phone#.................................................................................... 6–72
6.3.7.9.4 UTIL: CID (Carrier ID) Message.................................................................................. 6–72
6.3.8 SELECT: ODU (CDM-570A 70/140 MHz Unit ONLY)......................................................................... 6–72
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
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 ................................................................................................................................ 7–10
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 .......................................................................................... 7–10
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 ........................................................................................................ 7–14
7.4.3.1.3 Home | Support ........................................................................................................ 7–15
7.4.3.2 Admin Pages ................................................................................................................................... 7–16
7.4.3.2.1 Admin | Access ......................................................................................................... 7–16
7.4.3.2.2 Admin | SNMP .......................................................................................................... 7–18
7.4.3.2.3 Admin | Working Mode............................................................................................ 7–19
7.4.3.2.4 Admin | PaP Features ............................................................................................... 7–20
7.4.3.2.5 Admin | Firmware..................................................................................................... 7–21
7.4.3.2.5.1 Admin | Firmware | Modem ............................................................................. 7–21
7.4.3.2.5.2 Admin | Firmware | Packet Processor............................................................... 7–23
7.4.3.2.6 Admin | FAST ............................................................................................................ 7–23
7.4.3.2.7 Admin | Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS)............................... 7–25
7.4.3.2.8 Admin | PaP Save...................................................................................................... 7–26

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7.4.3.2.9 Admin | Reboot ........................................................................................................ 7–27
7.4.3.3 Configuration Pages ....................................................................................................................... 7–28
7.4.3.3.1 Configuration | Modem............................................................................................ 7–28
7.4.3.3.2 Configuration | LAN .................................................................................................. 7–33
7.4.3.3.3 Configuration | ARP .................................................................................................. 7–35
7.4.3.3.4 Configuration | Routing Pages.................................................................................. 7–36
7.4.3.3.6.2 Configuration | WAN | Compression ................................................................ 7–51
7.4.3.3.6.3 Configuration | WAN | HDLC............................................................................. 7–52
7.4.3.3.7 Configuration | Overhead......................................................................................... 7–53
7.4.3.3.8 Configuration | Utilities | Utilities 1 ......................................................................... 7–55
7.4.3.3.8.1 Configuration | Utilities | Carrier ID (MetaCarrier) ........................................... 7–58
7.4.3.3.9 Configuration | BUC (CDM/R-570AL Only) ............................................................... 7–59
7.4.3.3.10 Configuration | LNB (CDM/R-570AL Only) ............................................................. 7–60
7.4.3.4 Status Pages .................................................................................................................................... 7–61
7.4.3.4.1 Status | Modem Status ............................................................................................. 7–61
7.4.3.4.2 Status | System Logs | Modem ................................................................................ 7–63
7.4.3.4.3 Status | Modem Info................................................................................................. 7–65
7.4.3.4.4 Status | Traffic Statistics Pages................................................................................. 7–66
7.4.3.4.4.1 Status | Traffic Statistics | Ethernet .................................................................. 7–66
7.4.3.4.4.2 Status | Traffic Statistics | Router ..................................................................... 7–68
7.4.3.4.4.3 Status | Traffic Statistics | WAN ........................................................................ 7–70
7.4.3.4.4.4 Status | Traffic Statistics | Compression ........................................................... 7–71
7.4.3.4.4.5 Status | Traffic Statistics | QoS.......................................................................... 7–72
7.4.3.4.4.6 Status | Traffic Statistics | Clear Counter .......................................................... 7–73
7.4.3.4.5 Status | Performance................................................................................................ 7–73
7.4.3.4.6 Status | Graph Pages ................................................................................................ 7–74
7.4.3.4.6.1 Status | Graph | Constellation........................................................................... 7–74
7.4.3.4.6.2 Status | Graph | Spectrum ................................................................................ 7–75
7.4.3.5 ODU Pages Summary (CDM-570A Only) ...................................................................................... 7–76
7.4.3.6 Redundancy Page........................................................................................................................... 7–77
CHAPTER 8. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT................................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................................................................................................................ 8–4
8.4.1.6 Optional Message Arguments......................................................................................................... 8–6
8.4.1.7 End of Packet .................................................................................................................................... 8–6

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8.5 Remote Commands and Queries........................................................................................... 8–7
8.5.1 Table Indexes......................................................................................................................................... 8–7
8.5.2 Transmit (Tx) Parameter Commands and Queries........................................................................... 8–10
8.5.3 Receive (Rx) Parameter Commands and Queries ............................................................................ 8–18
8.5.4 Unit Parameter Commands and Queries.......................................................................................... 8–24
8.5.5 Bulk Configuration Commands and Queries .................................................................................... 8–39
8.5.6 Modem Information Commands and Queries ................................................................................. 8–43
8.5.7 Modem Performance Information.................................................................................................... 8–49
8.5.8 BUC (L-Band Block Up Converter) Commands and Queries (CDM/R-570AL ONLY)..................... 8–58
8.5.9 LNB (L-Band Low-noise Block Down Converter) Commands and Queries (CDM/R-570AL ONLY)8–61
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) ............................................................................................... 9–4
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.......................................................................... 9–9
9.3.2.2 Administration > Access Lists......................................................................................................... 9–10
9.3.2.3 Administration > Feature Configuration....................................................................................... 9–11
9.3.2.3.1 Administration > Feature Configuration >RADIUS Configuration............................. 9–14
9.3.2.4 Administration > 3xDES Configuration ......................................................................................... 9–15
9.3.2.5 Administration > SNMP Configuration ......................................................................................... 9–15
9.3.2.6 Administration > Working Mode .................................................................................................. 9–16
9.3.2.7 Administration > Managed Switch Multicast Option .................................................................. 9–17
9.3.2.8 Administration > Header Compression Refresh Rates ................................................................ 9–17
9.3.2.9 Administration > Payload Compression Refresh Rate................................................................. 9–17
9.3.2.10 Administration > Telnet Timeout .................................................................................................. 9–18
9.3.3 Interface Configuration ...................................................................................................................... 9–19
9.3.3.1 Interface Configuration > Ethernet Interface............................................................................... 9–19
9.3.3.1.1 Interface Configuration > Ethernet Interface (Managed Switch Mode)................... 9–20
9.3.3.1.1.1 Interface Configuration > Ethernet Interface > VLAN Table.............................. 9–22
9.3.3.1.2 Ethernet Interface (Router Mode)............................................................................ 9–23
9.3.3.2 Interface Configuration > Satellite/HDLC Interface ..................................................................... 9–25
9.3.3.3 Interface Configuration > Receive HDLC Channel Addresses ..................................................... 9–25
9.3.4 QoS (Quality of Service) Configuration.............................................................................................. 9–26
9.3.4.1 QoS Configuration > QoS Rules Configuration ............................................................................. 9–27
9.3.4.1.1 QoS Rules Configuration (Max/Priority Mode)......................................................... 9–27
9.3.4.1.2 QoS Rules Configuration (Min/Max Mode) .............................................................. 9–29
9.3.4.2 QoS Configuration > DiffServ Rules Configuration....................................................................... 9–30
9.3.5 Route Table Configuration ................................................................................................................. 9–31

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9.3.6 Protocol Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 9–34
9.3.6.1 Protocol Configuration > IGMP Information ................................................................................ 9–34
9.3.6.2 Protocol Configuration > ARP Table Utilities ................................................................................ 9–37
9.3.6.3 Protocol Configuration > Brouter Configuration.......................................................................... 9–38
9.3.7 Vipersat Configuration........................................................................................................................ 9–40
9.3.8 Satellite Modem.................................................................................................................................. 9–41
9.3.8.1 Satellite Modem > Configuration .................................................................................................. 9–41
9.3.8.1.1 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Tx Configuration ............................................... 9–42
9.3.8.1.2 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Rx Configuration............................................... 9–46
9.3.8.1.3 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Framing Mode Configuration ........................... 9–49
9.3.8.1.4 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Data Interface Configuration............................ 9–50
9.3.8.1.5 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Reference Configuration .................................. 9–50
9.3.8.1.6 Satellite Modem > Configuration > Alarm Mask Configuration ............................... 9–51
9.3.8.1.7 Satellite Modem > Configuration > BUC (Block Up Converter) Configuration ......... 9–52
9.3.8.1.8 Satellite Modem > Configuration > LNB (Low Noise Block Converter)
Configuration ............................................................................................................ 9–53
9.3.8.1.9 Satellite Modem > Configuration > CnC Configuration ............................................ 9–54
9.3.8.1.10 Satellite Modem > Configuration > BERT Configuration......................................... 9–55
9.3.8.2 Satellite Modem > Monitor ........................................................................................................... 9–56
9.3.8.2.1 Satellite Modem > Monitor > Stored Events ............................................................ 9–57
9.3.8.2.2 Satellite Modem > Monitor > Link Statistics ............................................................. 9–58
9.3.8.2.3 Satellite Modem > Monitor > BUC Status................................................................. 9–59
9.3.8.2.4 Satellite Modem > Monitor > LNB Monitor .............................................................. 9–59
9.3.8.2.5 Satellite Modem > Monitor > CnC Monitor .............................................................. 9–60
9.3.8.3 Satellite Modem > Information..................................................................................................... 9–60
9.3.8.4 Satellite Modem > Utilities ............................................................................................................ 9–61
9.3.8.4.1 Satellite Modem > Utilities > Carrier ID Configuration ............................................. 9–62
9.3.10.2.1 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> IP Statistics ............................... 9–69
9.3.10.2.1.1 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> IP Statistics > Filter/Drop
Statistics ........................................................................................................... 9–70
9.3.10.2.2 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> QoS Statistics............................ 9–73
9.3.10.2.3 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> Ethernet Statistics .................... 9–74
9.3.10.2.4 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> WAN Statistics.......................... 9–76
9.3.10.2.5 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> Compression Statistics ............. 9–78
9.3.10.2.6 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> CPU Statistics ........................... 9–79
9.3.10.2.7 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> VLAN Statistics ......................... 9–79
9.3.10.2.8 Operations and Maintenance > Statistics Menu> Active Flow Statistics................ 9–80
9.3.10.3 Operations and Maintenance > Event Log ................................................................................... 9–80
9.3.10.4 Operations and Maintenance > Database Operations................................................................ 9–83
9.3.10.5 Operations and Maintenance > Diagnostics ................................................................................ 9–84
CHAPTER 10. 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

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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 0BSELECT: (Main) Menu..................................................................................................................... 10–6
10.2.1.2 1B(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 ......................................... 10–17
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........................................... 10–19
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) ........................................................... 10–21
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 2BODU 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............................................................................................... 10–30
10.2.2.1.3.1 ODU | Status (CSAT-5060) ............................................................................. 10–30
10.2.2.1.3.2 ODU | Status (KST-2000A/B).......................................................................... 10–31
10.2.2.1.4 ODU | Utilities Pages ............................................................................................ 10–32
10.2.2.1.4.1 ODU | Utilities (CSAT-5060)........................................................................... 10–32
10.2.2.1.4.2 ODU | Utilities (KST-2000A/B) ....................................................................... 10–34
10.2.3 Transceiver M&C via CDM-570A Serial Remote Control............................................................... 10–35
10.2.3.1 3BCDM-570A Transceiver Remote Control Address Setup........................................................... 10–35
10.2.3.2 4BCDM-570A Transceiver Serial Remote Control Commands / Queries ..................................... 10–36
10.3 BUC and LNB M&C via the CDM/R-570AL (L-Band) Satellite Modem ..................................10–37
10.3.1 BUC and LNB M&C via the CDM/R-570AL Front Panel.................................................................. 10–37
10.3.1.1 5BSELECT: (Main) Menu................................................................................................................... 10–38
10.3.1.1.1 (SELECT:) Config (Configuration)........................................................................... 10–38
10.3.1.1.1.1 CONFIG: Msk (Alarm Masking) ...................................................................... 10–38
10.3.1.1.1.2 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) BUC ........................................................................... 10–38
10.3.1.1.1.3 (CONFIG: Alarm Mask) LNB............................................................................ 10–39
10.3.1.1.2 CONFIG: ODU (Outdoor Unit) ............................................................................... 10–39
10.3.1.1.2.1 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC....................................................................................... 10–39
10.3.1.1.2.1.1 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: M&C-FSK............................................................... 10–39
10.3.1.1.2.1.2 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: DC-Power.............................................................. 10–40
10.3.1.1.2.1.3 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: 10MHz .................................................................. 10–40
10.3.1.1.2.1.4 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: Alarm .................................................................... 10–40

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10.3.1.1.2.1.5 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: LO.......................................................................... 10–41
10.3.1.1.2.1.6 (CONFIG: ODU) BUC: Mix........................................................................ 10–41
10.3.1.1.2.2 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB ....................................................................................... 10–41
10.3.1.1.2.2.1 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB: DC-Voltage ............................................................ 10–41
10.3.1.1.2.2.2 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB: 10MHz................................................................... 10–41
10.3.1.1.2.2.3 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB: Alarm..................................................................... 10–42
10.3.1.1.2.2.4 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB: LO .......................................................................... 10–42
10.3.1.1.2.2.5 (CONFIG: ODU) LNB: Mix ........................................................................ 10–43
10.3.1.2 6B(SELECT:) Monitor......................................................................................................................... 10–43
10.3.1.2.1 MONITOR: Alarms................................................................................................. 10–43
10.3.1.2.1.1 (MONITOR: Live Alarms) ODU........................................................................ 10–44
10.3.1.2.2 MONITOR: ODU .................................................................................................... 10–44
10.3.1.2.2.1 (MONITOR: Outdoor Unit Monitor) BUC ....................................................... 10–44
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.................................................................. 10–45
10.3.2.1 7BODU (BUC, LNB) Pages................................................................................................................. 10–46
10.3.2.1.1 Configuration | BUC.............................................................................................. 10–46
10.3.2.1.2 Configuration | LNB .............................................................................................. 10–47
10.3.3 CDM/R-570AL BUC and LNB M&C via Serial Remote Control Commands/Queries ................... 10–48
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
B.2 Viterbi............................................................................................................................................ B–2
B.3 Reed-Solomon (RS) 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 VersaFEC-2 .................................................................................................................................. B–10
B.7.1 Field Upgrade Procedure – VersaFEC-2 Option Card....................................................................... B–15
B.7.1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................... B–15

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B.7.1.2 Requirements for Field Upgrade................................................................................................... B–15
B.7.1.3 Field Upgrade Procedure ............................................................................................................... B–16
B.8 Uncoded Operation (No FEC)......................................................................................................B–19
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–18
D.1.2.10 3xDES Encryption with Ability to Change Keys.............................................................................D–18
D.1.3 CDM-570A/570AL-IP – Operation and Control ................................................................................D–19
D.1.3.1 Front Panel Operation....................................................................................................................D–19
D.1.3.2 Ethernet-based Remote Product Management ..........................................................................D–19
D.1.3.3 SNMP Interface...............................................................................................................................D–19
D.1.3.4 Telnet Interface ..............................................................................................................................D–20
D.1.3.5 CDM-570A HTTP (Web Server) Interface .....................................................................................D–21
D.1.4 High-Performance Packet Processor Specifications – Supported RFCs (Requests for Comment)
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D.2 High-Performance Packet Processor – Quick Start Guide ..........................................................D–23
D.2.1 Getting Started....................................................................................................................................D–23
D.2.1.1 Equipment List ................................................................................................................................D–23
D.2.1.2 Equipment Setup............................................................................................................................D–23
D.2.5 Configuring a Managed Switch Point-to-Point System....................................................................D–25
D.2.5.1 Configure User PCs .........................................................................................................................D–26
D.2.5.2 Configure CDM-IP 1, CDM-IP 2 – Set IP Address(es)....................................................................D–26
D.2.6 Configuring a Router Mode Point-to-Point System .........................................................................D–27
D.2.6.1 Configure User PCs .........................................................................................................................D–28
D.2.6.2 Set CDM-IP Modems to Router Mode Operation .......................................................................D–28
D.2.6.3 Set IP Address(es) ...........................................................................................................................D–29
D.2.6.4 Set Route Table Entries ..................................................................................................................D–29
D.2.7 Troubleshooting High-Performance Packet Processor Operation..................................................D–31
D.2.7.1 Managed Switch Mode Troubleshooting.....................................................................................D–31
D.2.7.2 Router Mode Troubleshooting......................................................................................................D–33
D.3 High-Performance Packet Processor – Typical Operational Setups ...........................................D–34
D.3.1.1 High-Performance Packet Processor Working Modes ................................................................D–34
D.3.1.1.1 Working Modes – HDLC Encapsulation ....................................................................D–34
D.3.1.1.2 Managed Switch Mode.............................................................................................D–36
D.3.1.1.3 Router Modes...........................................................................................................D–37
D.3.1.1.3.1 Router Mode – Point-to-Point...........................................................................D–37
D.3.1.1.3.2 Router Mode – Point-to-MultiPoint ..................................................................D–38
D.3.1.1.3.3 Router Mode (Brouter Enabled) – Point-to-MultiPoint with VLAN
Matching Filters.................................................................................................D–39
D.3.1.1.3.3.1 Brouter Mode with VLAN Filtering Configuration ......................................D–40
APPENDIX E. AUPC (AUTOMATIC UPLINK POWER CONTROL).................................... E–1
E.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... E–1
E.2 Setting AUPC Parameters.............................................................................................................. E–1
E.2.1 Target-Eb/No..........................................................................................................................................E–2
E.2.2 Max-Range .............................................................................................................................................E–2
E.2.3 Alarm.......................................................................................................................................................E–2
E.2.4 DemodUnlock ........................................................................................................................................E–3
E.3 Compensation Rate....................................................................................................................... E–3
E.4 Monitoring .................................................................................................................................... E–3
APPENDIX F. CLOCKING MODES ......................................................................................F–1
F.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... F–1
F.2 Transmit Clocking.......................................................................................................................... F–1
F.2.1 Internal Clock..........................................................................................................................................F–1
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F.2.3 RX Loop-Timed, RX=TX ..........................................................................................................................F–2
F.2.4 RX Loop-Timed, RX<>TX (Asymmetric Loop Timing)...........................................................................F–2
F.3 Receive Clocking............................................................................................................................ F–4
F.3.1 Buffer Disabled (RX Satellite) ................................................................................................................F–4
F.3.2 Buffer Enabled, TX=RX...........................................................................................................................F–4
F.3.3 Buffer Enabled, RX<>TX.........................................................................................................................F–4
F.4 X.21 Notes ..................................................................................................................................... F–6
F.5 G.703 Clock Extension................................................................................................................... F–6
F.5.1 Clock Extension Mode 1 ........................................................................................................................F–7
F.5.2 Clock Extension Mode 2 ........................................................................................................................F–8
F.5.3 Clock Extension Mode 3 ........................................................................................................................F–8
APPENDIX G. DOUBLETALK CARRIER-IN-CARRIER OPTION.......................................G–1
G.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... G–1
G.2 What is DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier?........................................................................................ G–1
G.3 Application Requirements ........................................................................................................... G–2
G.3.1 Operational Recommendations ..........................................................................................................G–4
G.4 System Functionality and Operational Considerations................................................................ G–5
G.4.1 DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier Cancellation Process ...........................................................................G–8
G.4.2 Margin Requirements...........................................................................................................................G–9
G.4.4 Carrier-in-Carrier and Adaptive Coding and Modulation.................................................................G–10
G.4.5 Carrier-in-Carrier Link Design .............................................................................................................G–10
G.4.5.1 Symmetric Data Rate Link..............................................................................................................G–10
G.4.5.2 Asymmetric Data Rate Link............................................................................................................G–14
G.4.5.3 Power Limited Links .......................................................................................................................G–15
G.4.5.4 Commission and Deploy Carrier-in-Carrier...................................................................................G–17
G.4.6 Validate Carrier-in-Carrier Performance ...........................................................................................G–18
G.5 Operational References ............................................................................................................. G–20
G.5.1 Calculate Carrier-in-Carrier Link Budget............................................................................................G–20
G.5.2 Estimate PSD Ratio..............................................................................................................................G–21
G.5.2.1 Estimate PSD Ratio from LST .........................................................................................................G–21
G.5.2.2 Estimate PSD Ratio from Satmaster..............................................................................................G–22
G.6 Carrier-in-Carrier Automatic Power Control (CnC-APC) ............................................................ G–23
G.6.1 Overview..............................................................................................................................................G–23
G.6.2 AUPC and Carrier-in-Carrier in the CDM-570A/AL ...........................................................................G–23
G.6.3 The CnC Automatic Power Control Algorithm..................................................................................G–23
G.6.4 CnC-APC Framing ................................................................................................................................G–26
G.6.5 Solving the Problem of Self-Locking ..................................................................................................G–26
G.6.6 CnC-APC Response Time ....................................................................................................................G–27

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G.6.7 CnC-APC Setup ....................................................................................................................................G–27
G.6.8 CnC-APC Redundancy Support Notes ...............................................................................................G–32
G.7 DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier Specifications.............................................................................. G–33
G.8 Carrier-in-Carrier Summary........................................................................................................ G–34
G.9 Glossary...................................................................................................................................... G–34
APPENDIX H. EB/N0MEASUREMENT ................................................................................H–1
APPENDIX I. RADIUS CLIENT..............................................................................................I–1
I.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ I–1
I.1.1 RADIUS List of Supported RFCs (Requests for Comment) ...................................................................I–1
I.2 Service Types.................................................................................................................................. I–2
I.3 RADIUS Client................................................................................................................................. I–2
I.4 RADIUS Operation and Configuration............................................................................................ I–4
I.4.1 RADIUS M&C using the CDM-570A/570AL HTTP (Web Server) Interface .........................................I–5
I.4.2 RADIUS M&C Using Telnet .....................................................................................................................I–6
APPENDIX J. EDMAC CHANNEL ........................................................................................J–1
J.1 Theory of Operation....................................................................................................................... J–1
J.1.1 EDMAC, EDMAC-2 ................................................................................................................................. J–1
J.2 M&C Connection............................................................................................................................ J–2
J.3 Setup Summary..............................................................................................................................J–3
APPENDIX K. GPS MODE...................................................................................................K–1
K.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... K–1
K.2 Hardware Setup ............................................................................................................................ K–1
K.3 Remote Commands....................................................................................................................... K–2
APPENDIX L. ADVANCED QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS) OPTION..................................L–1
L.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... L–1
L.1.1 Max/Pri (Maximum Bandwidth/Priority) QoS Mode..........................................................................L–2
L.1.1.1 Max/Pri QoS Mode Example ............................................................................................................L–5
L.1.2 Min/Max (Minimum/Maximum Bandwidth) QoS Mode...................................................................L–5
L.1.2.1 Min/Max QoS Mode Example..........................................................................................................L–6

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L.1.3 DiffServ QoS Mode ................................................................................................................................L–8
L.1.3.1 DiffServ QoS Mode Example ............................................................................................................L–9
L.1.4 VLAN – Priority/Max (VLAN-based Layer 2) QoS Mode....................................................................L–11
L.2 QoS with ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation) .................................................................... L–12
L.2.1 Maximum Clipping...............................................................................................................................L–12
L.2.2 Minimum Data Rate ............................................................................................................................L–12
L.2.3 DiffServ w/ACM QoS Example ............................................................................................................L–12
L.3 Glossary of Terms........................................................................................................................ L–13
L.4 QoS List of Supported RFCs (Requests for Comment) ................................................................ L–14
APPENDIX M. TRANSMIT SPECTRUM FILTERING OPTIONS.........................................M–1
M.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................M–1
M.2 Observations and Recommendations..........................................................................................M–1
APPENDIX N. 1:1 IP REDUNDANCY ..................................................................................N–1
N.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... N–1
N.2 Serial/Telnet CLI Operation Quick Reference .............................................................................. N–2
N.3 CRS-XXX 1:1 Redundancy Switch Functional Description ............................................................ N–4
N.3.1 CRS-180 70/140 MHz 1:1 Redundancy Switch ...................................................................................N–4
N.3.2 CRS-170A L-Band 1:1 Redundancy Switch ..........................................................................................N–4
N.4 CDM-570A/570AL-IP 1:1 IP Data Switching Functional Description............................................ N–6
N.5 CDM-570A/570AL-IP 1:1 IP Redundancy Configuration .............................................................. N–8
N.6 Cabling the CDM-570A-IP .......................................................................................................... N–10
N.7 Cabling the CDM/R-570AL-IP ..................................................................................................... N–11
APPENDIX P. ADAPTIVE CODING AND MODULATION (ACM) OPTION......................... P–1
P.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... P–1
P.2 Background ................................................................................................................................... P–2
P.3 Requirements for ACM ................................................................................................................. P–3
P.4 An Existing Satellite ACM Scheme ................................................................................................ P–7
P.5 Disadvantages of DVB-S2 .............................................................................................................. P–7