Comtech EF Data Vipersat SLM-5650A User manual

SLM-5650A
Satellite Modem
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Version 1.4.8 or higher
Part Number MN-SLM-5650A
Revision 10
IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published
information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

SLM-5650A Satellite Modem
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MN-SLM-5650A
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]
Revision History
Rev Date Description
0 – 9 - Various updates.
10 Jan 2017
Updated formatting to reflect current company standards.
RevisedAppendix F. TRANSEC Module to incorporate Firmware Version 2.2.4.
Added Note regarding Bridge Mode at various locations.
Updated maximum frame size at various locations.
Added statement that DSSS operation over WGS and DSCS has not beenARSTRAT approved.
AddedAppendix for Modem Options.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE ...................................................................................................................................................... I
About this Manual........................................................................................................................................i
Conventions and References......................................................................................................................i
Patents and Trademarks............................................................................................................................ i
Related Documents.................................................................................................................................... i
Military Standards.......................................................................................................................................ii
Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References.............................................................................................ii
Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices.............................................................................................................ii
Recommended Standard Designations .....................................................................................................ii
Safety and Compliance..............................................................................................................................iii
Electrical Safety and Compliance .............................................................................................................iii
Electrical Installation .................................................................................................................................iii
Class I Pluggable Equipment Type A-Protective Earthing........................................................................iii
Galvanic Isolator Use................................................................................................................................iii
Restricted Access Location.......................................................................................................................iii
Battery Warning.........................................................................................................................................iv
Operating Environment.............................................................................................................................iv
European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive
(1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1.............................................................................................................iv
European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC) ................................iv
European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC)................................................................ v
European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC).................................................................................... v
European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC) ...........................vi
CE Mark vi
Product Support.........................................................................................................................................vi
Comtech EF Data Headquarters...............................................................................................................vi
Warranty Policy.........................................................................................................................................vii
Limitations of Warranty.............................................................................................................................vii
Exclusive Remedies................................................................................................................................viii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................1–1
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................1–1
1.2 Functional Description ...............................................................................................................1–2
1.3 Product Features.........................................................................................................................1–3
1.3.1 Operational Features................................................................................................................1–4
1.3.1.1 Operating Modes...........................................................................................................1–4
1.3.1.1.1 Closed Networks........................................................................................................1–4
1.3.1.1.2 Open Networks (Intelsat)...........................................................................................1–4
1.3.1.1.3 OM-73 Mode..............................................................................................................1–4
1.3.1.2 Secure Management Interfaces....................................................................................1–5
1.3.1.3 Data Interfaces..............................................................................................................1–5
1.3.1.3.1 TIA/EIA-530 Interface................................................................................................1–5
1.3.1.3.2 TIA/EIA-613 High Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) ......................................................1–5
1.3.1.3.3 Network Processor (NP) Module Option ...................................................................1–6
1.3.1.3.4 G.703 T1/E1, T2/E2 Module Option...........................................................................1–6
1.3.1.3.5 Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) Module Option........................................1–6
1.3.1.3.6 10/100/1000 BaseT Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Module Option.....................................1–6
1.3.1.4 Independent Tx and Rx Function..................................................................................1–7
1.3.1.5 Verification.....................................................................................................................1–7
1.3.1.6 Firmware Updates.........................................................................................................1–7
1.3.1.7 Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST)....................................................................1–8
1.3.1.7.1 FAST Accessible Options ..........................................................................................1–8

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1.3.1.7.2 Extended Temperature Option.................................................................................1–10
1.3.1.7.3 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Option ................................................1–10
1.3.1.8 Interoperability............................................................................................................. 1–11
1.3.1.8.1 Legacy Modems....................................................................................................... 1–11
1.3.1.8.2 Modem Switches ..................................................................................................... 1–11
1.4 Physical Features......................................................................................................................1–12
1.4.1 Dimensional Envelope............................................................................................................1–13
1.4.2 Front Panel .............................................................................................................................1–14
1.4.3 Rear Panel..............................................................................................................................1–15
CHAPTER 2. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................2–1
2.1 Summary of Specifications........................................................................................................2–1
2.2 BER Performance........................................................................................................................2–7
2.2.1 BPSK/QPSK/Offset QPSK, Viterbi Decoding...........................................................................2–7
2.2.2 BPSK/QPSK/Offset QPSK, Viterbi Decoding and Reed-Solomon...........................................2–7
2.2.3 8PSK, Trellis Decoder...............................................................................................................2–7
2.2.4 8PSK, Trellis Decoder and Reed-Solomon ..............................................................................2–8
2.2.5 16QAM, Viterbi Decoder and Reed-Solomon...........................................................................2–8
2.2.6 Turbo Product Code (TPC) Decoding.......................................................................................2–8
2.2.7 Sequential Decoding with/without Reed-Solomon....................................................................2–9
2.2.8 BER Performance with Symmetrical or Asymmetrical Adjacent Carriers.................................2–9
2.2.9 LDPC ULL Decoding............................................................................................................... 2–11
2.2.10 LDPC LL Decoding ................................................................................................................. 2–11
2.2.11 LDPC HP Decoding................................................................................................................ 2–11
CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 3–1
3.1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment ............................................................................................3–1
3.1.1 Inspect the Shipment................................................................................................................3–2
3.2 Install the Unit Into a Rack Enclosure.......................................................................................3–2
3.2.1 Install the Optional Rear Support Brackets Kit .........................................................................3–4
3.2.2 Install the Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Set .......................................................................3–6
3.3 Connect External Cables............................................................................................................3–7
3.4 Configuration and Operation.....................................................................................................3–7
CHAPTER 4. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS.....................................................................................4–1
4.1 Overview – Cabling Connection Types.....................................................................................4–1
4.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections ......................................................................................................4–2
4.1.1.1 Type ‘BNC’ ....................................................................................................................4–3
4.1.1.2 Type ‘TNC’.....................................................................................................................4–3
4.1.1.3 Type ‘N’ .........................................................................................................................4–3
4.1.1.4 Type ‘F’..........................................................................................................................4–3
4.1.1.5 Type ‘SMA’ ....................................................................................................................4–3
4.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections .........................................................................................4–4
4.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections.............................................................................................4–4
4.1.4 USB Cable Connections...........................................................................................................4–5
4.2 Unit Connectors ..........................................................................................................................4–6
4.2.1.1.1 AC Operation – Replace the Fuses.........................................................................4–13
4.2.1.1.2 AC Operation – Apply Power...................................................................................4–14
4.2.1.2 Power Interface Module – Optional 24V DC Unit........................................................4–15
4.2.1.2.1 DC Operation – Replace the Fuses.........................................................................4–15
4.2.1.2.2 DC Operation – Apply Power...................................................................................4–15

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CHAPTER 5. FIRMWARE UPDATE ................................................................................................... 5–1
5.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................5–1
5.1.1 Firmware Update Procedure Summary....................................................................................5–1
5.1.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats............................................................5–2
5.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download .........................................................................................5–3
5.2.1 Required User-supplied Items ..................................................................................................5–3
5.2.1.1 Modem Connections .....................................................................................................5–3
5.2.2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program ...............................................................................5–4
5.2.3 Get the Management IPAddress and Firmware Information ...................................................5–4
5.2.3.1 Use Front Panel Operation to Find the Management IP Address.................................5–5
5.2.3.2 Use Front Panel Operation to Find the Firmware Information......................................5–5
5.2.3.3 Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information ...........................................5–5
5.2.3.4 Use the Base Modem HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information.....................5–6
5.2.4 Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC .......................................................5–6
5.2.4.1 Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder......................................................................5–7
5.2.4.2 Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder......................................................................5–8
5.2.4.3 Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder ..................................................5–9
5.2.4.4 Use Windows Command-line or Command Prompt to Make a Folder.......................5–10
5.2.5 Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files ................................................................. 5–11
5.2.5.1 Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents.........................................................5–13
5.2.5.2 Use Windows Command-line to View Folder Contents ..............................................5–13
5.3 Upload the Bulk Firmware Files and Update the Modem......................................................5–14
5.3.1 Important Considerations........................................................................................................5–14
5.3.2 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files................................................................................5–14
5.4 Optional Network Processor (NP) Module Interface Firmware Update Procedure ............5–16
5.5 Optional TRANSEC Module Interface Firmware Update Procedure....................................5–20
5.6 USB Firmware Update Procedure............................................................................................5–24
CHAPTER 6. FAST ACTIVATION PROCEDURE...............................................................................6–1
6.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................6–1
6.2 FAST Activation Procedure via the SLM-5650A Front Panel..................................................6–2
CHAPTER 7. FRONT PANEL OPERATION.......................................................................................7–1
7.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................7–1
7.1.1 Keypad with Data Entry Array...................................................................................................7–2
7.1.2 LED Indicators ..........................................................................................................................7–3
7.1.3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)..........................................................................................7–4
7.1.3.1 Navigating the Menu Screens.......................................................................................7–6
7.2 Front Panel Operation ................................................................................................................7–7
7.2.1 Opening Screen........................................................................................................................7–7
7.2.2 SELECT: (Main) Menu..............................................................................................................7–7
7.2.3 (SELECT:) Configure (Configuration) Menu Branch.................................................................7–8
7.2.3.1 (CONFIG:) Tx................................................................................................................7–9
7.2.3.2 (CONFIG:) Rx..............................................................................................................7–15
7.2.3.3 (CONFIG:) Mode.........................................................................................................7–23
7.2.3.4 (CONFIG:) AUPC........................................................................................................7–25
7.2.3.5 (CONFIG:) Transec.....................................................................................................7–28
7.2.3.6 (CONFIG:) AntHndOvr ................................................................................................7–28
7.2.3.7 (CONFIG:) Ref ............................................................................................................7–28
7.2.3.8 (CONFIG:) Mask .........................................................................................................7–29
7.2.3.9 (CONFIG:) Reset.........................................................................................................7–29
7.2.3.10 (CONFIG:) Remote .....................................................................................................7–30
7.2.3.10.1 (CONFIG:) Remote EthernetConfig SNMP....................................................7–32
7.2.3.10.2 (CONFIG:) Remote EthernetConfig Option Card Addr...................................7–35
7.2.4 (SELECT:) Monitor Menu Branch ...........................................................................................7–37

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7.2.4.1 (Monitor:) Alarms.........................................................................................................7–37
7.2.4.2 (Monitor:) Event-Log ...................................................................................................7–40
7.2.4.3 (Monitor:) Rx-Params..................................................................................................7–41
7.2.4.4 (Monitor:) CnC (DoubleTalk® Carrier-in-Carrier®)......................................................7–41
7.2.4.5 Monitor: Stats (Statistics).............................................................................................7–42
7.2.4.6 Monitor: GigaBit I/F Statistics......................................................................................7–42
7.2.5 (SELECT:) Test Menu Branch.................................................................................................7–43
7.2.5.1 (TEST:) Carrier............................................................................................................7–43
7.2.5.2 (TEST:) Loopback........................................................................................................7–43
7.2.5.3 (TEST:) BERT..............................................................................................................7–44
7.2.5.4 (TEST:) LampTest........................................................................................................7–44
7.2.6 (SELECT:) Save/Load Menu Branch......................................................................................7–45
7.2.7 (SELECT:) Utility Menu Branch...............................................................................................7–46
7.2.7.1 (UTIL:) RT-Clk.............................................................................................................7–46
7.2.7.2 (UTIL:) RefAdjust.........................................................................................................7–46
7.2.7.3 (UTIL:) ID.....................................................................................................................7–46
7.2.7.4 (UTIL:) Display ............................................................................................................7–46
7.2.7.5 (UTIL:) Temp ...............................................................................................................7–46
7.2.7.6 (UTIL:) Agc (Automatic Gain Control).........................................................................7–47
7.2.7.7 (UTIL:) Alarm...............................................................................................................7–47
7.2.7.8 (UTIL:) PwrCal.............................................................................................................7–47
7.2.7.9 (UTIL:) Firmware........................................................................................................7–47
7.2.7.10 (UTIL:) FAST...............................................................................................................7–49
7.2.7.10.1 Enter Modem Code (FAST Activation Procedure)...................................................7–50
7.2.7.10.2 FAST Demo Mode ...................................................................................................7–51
CHAPTER 8. ETHERNET INTERFACE OPERATION .......................................................................8–1
8.1 Ethernet Management Interfaces & Protocols.........................................................................8–1
8.1.1 Secure Ethernet Management Interfaces.................................................................................8–2
8.1.1.1 Base Modem Interface..................................................................................................8–2
8.1.1.2 Optional NP Interface Module.......................................................................................8–3
8.1.1.3 Base Modem + Optional NP Interface + Optional TRANSEC Module..........................8–4
8.2 SNMP Interface............................................................................................................................8–6
8.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files..............................................................................8–6
8.2.2 SNMP Community Strings ........................................................................................................8–7
8.2.3 SNMP Traps..............................................................................................................................8–7
8.2.4 SNMPv3 (Base Modem)...........................................................................................................8–8
8.3 Telnet Interface..........................................................................................................................8–10
8.3.1 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation ...................................................8–10
8.3.1.1 Configure HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation ................................. 8–11
8.4 Secure Shell (SSH) Interface....................................................................................................8–13
8.4.1 Configure a SSH CLI Session ................................................................................................8–13
CHAPTER 9. BASE MODEM HTTP INTERFACE OPERATION .......................................................9–1
9.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................9–1
9.1.1 Prerequisites.............................................................................................................................9–1
9.2 Base Modem HTTP Interface......................................................................................................9–2
9.2.1 HTTP Interface Availability via Secure Management Interfaces...............................................9–2
9.2.2 HTTP Interface User Login.......................................................................................................9–2
9.2.3 HTTP Interface Features ..........................................................................................................9–4
9.2.3.1 Page Navigation............................................................................................................9–4
9.2.3.2 Page Sections...............................................................................................................9–4
9.2.3.3 Action Buttons...............................................................................................................9–5
9.2.3.4 Drop-down Lists ............................................................................................................9–5
9.2.3.5 Text or Data Entry..........................................................................................................9–5

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9.2.4 HTTP Interface Menu Tree .......................................................................................................9–6
9.3 HTTP Interface Page Examples .................................................................................................9–7
9.3.1 Home ........................................................................................................................................9–7
9.3.1.1 Home | Home ................................................................................................................9–7
9.3.1.2 Home | Contact .............................................................................................................9–8
9.3.2 Administration...........................................................................................................................9–9
9.3.2.1 Admin | Access..............................................................................................................9–9
9.3.2.2 Admin | Remote...........................................................................................................9–10
9.3.3 Configuration Modem ............................................................................................................. 9–11
9.3.3.1 Config Mdm | Page 1 (Modem Config)........................................................................ 9–11
9.3.3.2 Config Mdm | Page 2 (Modem Utilities) ......................................................................9–12
9.3.3.3 Config Mdm | Page 3 (Antenna Handover FAST Option) ...........................................9–13
9.3.3.4 Config Mdm | CnC (FAST Option)...............................................................................9–13
9.3.3.5 Config Mdm | Spreading (FAST Option)......................................................................9–14
9.3.3.6 Config Mdm | AUPC (Automatic Uplink Power Control)..............................................9–15
9.3.4 Stats (Statistics) Pages ...........................................................................................................9–16
9.3.4.1 Stats | Modem Status ..................................................................................................9–16
9.3.4.2 Stats | Event Log .........................................................................................................9–17
9.3.4.3 Stats | Statistics ...........................................................................................................9–17
9.3.4.4 Stats | Config Log........................................................................................................9–18
9.3.4.5 Stats | Router Stats......................................................................................................9–19
9.3.4.6 Stats | Ether Stats........................................................................................................9–21
9.3.5 Maint (Maintenance)| Unit Info Page ......................................................................................9–22
CHAPTER 10. SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL....................................................................................10–1
10.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................10–1
10.2 Remote Control Protocol and Structure.................................................................................10–1
10.2.1 EIA-232...................................................................................................................................10–1
10.2.2 EIA-485...................................................................................................................................10–2
10.2.3 Basic Serial Protocol...............................................................................................................10–2
10.2.4 Packet Structure......................................................................................................................10–3
10.2.4.1 Start of Packet.............................................................................................................10–3
10.2.4.2 Target Address ............................................................................................................10–4
10.2.4.3 Address Delimiter........................................................................................................10–4
10.2.4.4 Instruction Code..........................................................................................................10–4
10.2.4.5 Instruction Code Qualifier............................................................................................10–4
10.2.4.5.1 Controller-to-Target Rules........................................................................................10–4
10.2.4.5.2 Target-to-Controller Rules........................................................................................10–5
10.2.4.6 Optional Message Arguments.....................................................................................10–6
10.2.4.7 End of Packet..............................................................................................................10–6
10.3 Remote Commands and Queries.............................................................................................10–7
10.3.1 Table Indexes..........................................................................................................................10–7
10.3.2 Initial Setup – Priority Commands and Queries....................................................................10–10
10.3.3 Modulator (Tx) Commands and Queries ..............................................................................10–12
10.3.4 Demodulator (Rx) Commands and Queries .........................................................................10–20
10.3.5 Modem (Unit) Commands and Queries................................................................................10–30
10.3.6 Bulk Configuration Commands and Queries ........................................................................10–47
10.3.7 Automatic Uplink Power Control (AUPC) Commands and Queries .....................................10–51
10.3.8 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Commands and Queries.............................................................10–58
10.3.9 G.703 Interface Commands and Queries .............................................................................10–59
10.3.10Network Processor (NP) Interface Commands and Queries................................................10–61
10.3.11TRANSEC Module Interface Commands and Queries.........................................................10–63

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APPENDIX A. TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................................................................A–1
A.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... A–1
A.2 System Checkout....................................................................................................................... A–1
A.2.1 Interface Checkout....................................................................................................................A–2
A.2.2 Modulator Checkout..................................................................................................................A–3
A.2.3 Demodulator Checkout.............................................................................................................A–6
A.3 Fault Isolation............................................................................................................................. A–9
A.4 System Faults/Alarms.............................................................................................................. A–10
A.5 LED Indicator Faults ................................................................................................................ A–12
APPENDIX B. OPERATIONAL REFERENCES...................................................................................B–1
B.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... B–1
B.2 Modes.......................................................................................................................................... B–2
B.2.1 OM-73 Mode.............................................................................................................................B–2
B.2.2 MIL-STD-188-165A Mode.........................................................................................................B–2
B.2.3 MIL-STD-188-165A Mode – Sequential....................................................................................B–4
B.2.4 IESS-308 Mode – Standard Higher Rates................................................................................B–5
B.2.5 IESS-308 Mode – Extended.....................................................................................................B–8
B.2.6 IESS-309 Mode – Extended (Closed Network)......................................................................B–10
B.2.7 IESS-310 Mode – Extended Rates.........................................................................................B–11
B.2.8 Turbo Code Mode...................................................................................................................B–11
B.2.9 16-QAM Mode.........................................................................................................................B–12
B.2.10 AUPC Mode............................................................................................................................B–12
B.2.11 AUPC Mode – Sequential.......................................................................................................B–13
B.2.12 AUPC Mode – Turbo...............................................................................................................B–14
B.2.13 LDPC Mode – Ultra Low Latency (ULL) .................................................................................B–14
B.2.14 LDPC Mode – Low Latency (LL).............................................................................................B–15
B.2.15 LDPC Mode – High Performance (HP)...................................................................................B–15
B.3 Clocking Options ..................................................................................................................... B–16
B.3.1 IDR/IBS G.703 Master/Master ................................................................................................B–16
B.3.2 IDR/IBS G.703 Master/Slave ..................................................................................................B–18
B.4 Buffering ................................................................................................................................... B–20
B.4.1 Buffer Size ..............................................................................................................................B–22
B.4.1.1 Doppler........................................................................................................................B–22
B.4.1.2 Plesiochronous............................................................................................................B–23
B.4.1.3 Frame / Multiframe Length..........................................................................................B–24
B.4.1.3.1 Multiples of the Frame Length.................................................................................B–24
B.4.1.3.2 Total Buffer Length...................................................................................................B–24
B.4.1.3.3Converting Between Bits and Seconds ...................................................................B–24
APPENDIX C. MODEM OPTIONS .......................................................................................................C–1
C.1 Forward Error Correction Options ........................................................................................... C–1
C.2 Viterbi .......................................................................................................................................... C–1
C.3 Trellis Coding (FAST Option).................................................................................................... C–2
C.4 Reed-Solomon Outer Codec..................................................................................................... C–3
C.5 Closed Network Mode................................................................................................................ C–4
C.6 Turbo Product Codec................................................................................................................. C–5
C.7 Sequential (FAST Option).......................................................................................................... C–6
C.8 Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) Coding (FAST Option)..................................................... C–7
C.8.1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................C–7
C.8.2 LDPC versus TPC.....................................................................................................................C–8
C.9 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (FAST Option)............................................................... C–10

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APPENDIX D. OPTIONAL DATA INTERFACE MODULES.................................................................D–1
D.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... D–1
D.2 10/100/1000 BaseT (GbE) Interface Module............................................................................. D–2
D.2.1 Physical Description..................................................................................................................D–2
D.2.2 “J1” Connector Pinout...............................................................................................................D–3
D.2.3 Specifications............................................................................................................................D–4
D.2.3.1 General Specifications ..................................................................................................D–4
D.2.3.2 Monitor & Control ..........................................................................................................D–5
D.2.3.3 Physical and Environmental..........................................................................................D–6
D.2.4 10/100/1000 BaseT (GbE) Interface Module Removal and Installation ...................................D–7
D.2.4.1.1 GbE Interface Module Removal Procedure...............................................................D–7
D.2.4.1.2 GbE Interface Module Installation Procedure............................................................D–7
D.3 G.703 T1/E1, T2/E2 Data Interface Module............................................................................... D–8
D.3.1 Physical Description..................................................................................................................D–8
D.3.1.1 G.703 Balanced “J1 | BAL DATA” Connector (DB-15F) ................................................D–9
D.3.1.2 G.703 Unbalanced “J2” through “J4” BNC Connectors...............................................D–10
D.3.2 Specifications..........................................................................................................................D–10
D.3.2.1 General Specifications ................................................................................................D–10
D.3.2.2 Interfaces.....................................................................................................................D–11
D.3.2.3 Physical and Environmental........................................................................................D–11
D.3.3 G.703 T1/E1, T2/E2 Interface Module Removal and Installation............................................D–12
D.3.3.1 G.703 Interface Module Removal Procedure..............................................................D–12
D.3.3.2 G.703 Interface Module Installation Procedure...........................................................D–13
D.4 Low Voltage Differential (LVDS) Interface Module................................................................ D–14
D.4.1 Physical Description................................................................................................................D–14
D.4.1.1 “J1” Connector Pinout (DB-25F) .................................................................................D–15
D.4.2 Specifications..........................................................................................................................D–16
D.4.2.1 General Specifications ................................................................................................D–16
D.4.2.2 Physical & Environmental ...........................................................................................D–16
D.4.3 LVDS Interface Module Removal and Installation ..................................................................D–17
D.4.3.1 LVDS Interface Module Removal Procedure ..............................................................D–17
D.4.3.2 LVDS Interface Module Installation Procedure ...........................................................D–18
APPENDIX E. OPTIONAL NETWORK PROCESSOR (NP) INTERFACE MODULE .........................E–1
E.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................E–1
E.2 Functional Hardware Description..............................................................................................E–3
E.2.1 Connector Pinout......................................................................................................................E–4
E.3 Interface Specifications..............................................................................................................E–5
E.3.1 Physical Description..................................................................................................................E–5
E.3.2 General Specifications..............................................................................................................E–5
E.4 NP Interface Module Removal and Installation........................................................................E–6
E.4.1 NP Interface Module Removal..................................................................................................E–6
E.4.2 NP Interface Module Installation...............................................................................................E–6
E.5 Using Bridge Point-to-Multipoint (BPM) Mode.........................................................................E–7
E.6 Important Operational Considerations .....................................................................................E–8
E.7 Network Processor (NP) HTTP/HTTPS Interface......................................................................E–9
E.7.1 HTTP/HTTPS Interface Introduction.........................................................................................E–9
E.7.1.1 HTTP/HTTPS Interface Availability via Secure Management Interfaces......................E–9
E.7.1.1.1 Secure Management – NP Interface Only...............................................................E–10
E.7.1.1.2 Secure Management – NP Interface with TRANSEC Module Interface..................E–11
E.7.2 User Login...............................................................................................................................E–12
E.7.3 HTTP/HTTPS Interface – Operational Features.....................................................................E–14
E.7.4 HTTP/HTTPS Menu Tree .......................................................................................................E–14
E.7.5 HTTP/HTTPS Page Descriptions ...........................................................................................E–15
E.7.5.1 Info (Information).........................................................................................................E–15

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E.7.5.1.1 Info | Home ..............................................................................................................E–15
E.7.5.1.2 Info | Contact............................................................................................................E–16
E.7.5.1.3 Info | Log Off ............................................................................................................E–17
E.7.5.2 Admin (Administration)................................................................................................E–18
E.7.5.2.1 Admin | Vipersat Mode (FAST Option) ....................................................................E–18
E.7.5.2.2 Admin | FAST Features............................................................................................E–20
E.7.5.2.3 Admin | Security (Account Information)...................................................................E–21
E.7.5.2.4 Admin | SNMP .........................................................................................................E–23
E.7.5.2.5 Admin | Upgrade......................................................................................................E–25
E.7.5.2.6 Admin | Defaults.......................................................................................................E–26
E.7.5.2.7 Admin | Time (Date and Time).................................................................................E–27
E.7.5.2.8 Admin | Event Log....................................................................................................E–28
E.7.5.2.9 Admin | Reboot........................................................................................................E–29
E.7.5.3 Modem Pages .............................................................................................................E–30
E.7.5.3.1 Modem | Config (Modem Configuration)..................................................................E–30
E.7.5.3.2 Modem | Monitor (Modem Status) ...........................................................................E–35
E.7.5.3.3 Modem | Events (Modem Events Log) ....................................................................E–36
E.7.5.3.4 Modem | Stats (Modem Statistics Log) ....................................................................E–37
E.7.5.3.5 Modem | Utility (Modem Utilities).............................................................................E–38
E.7.5.4 LAN .............................................................................................................................E–39
E.7.5.4.1 LAN | Interface.........................................................................................................E–39
E.7.5.4.2 LAN | Ethernet Ports................................................................................................E–42
E.7.5.4.3 LAN | ARP (ARP Table) ...........................................................................................E–43
E.7.5.5 WAN Pages.................................................................................................................E–44
E.7.5.5.1 WAN | QoS (Quality of Service)...............................................................................E–44
E.7.5.5.2 WAN | QoS Stats (Quality of Service Statistics) ......................................................E–45
E.7.5.5.3 WAN | Loopback Test...............................................................................................E–46
E.7.5.6 Routing........................................................................................................................E–47
E.7.5.6.1 Routing | Routes......................................................................................................E–47
E.7.5.6.2 Routing | OSPF........................................................................................................E–49
E.7.5.6.3 Routing | IGMP ........................................................................................................E–51
E.7.5.7 Stats (Statistics)...........................................................................................................E–53
E.7.5.7.1 Stats | Ethernet Tx ...................................................................................................E–53
E.7.5.7.2 Stats | Ethernet Rx...................................................................................................E–55
E.7.5.7.3 Stats | IP...................................................................................................................E–57
E.7.5.7.4 Stats | WAN..............................................................................................................E–60
E.7.5.7.5 Stats | Clear All.........................................................................................................E–62
E.7.5.8 Vipersat Pages............................................................................................................E–63
E.7.5.9 Redundancy Page.......................................................................................................E–64
E.7.5.10 Save ............................................................................................................................E–65
E.8 Network Processor (NP) Telnet/SSH CLI Interface Operation..............................................E–66
E.8.1 Important Operational Considerations....................................................................................E–66
E.8.1.1 Telnet User Access......................................................................................................E–67
E.8.1.1.1 Telnet Operational Guidelines..................................................................................E–67
E.8.1.2 SSH (Secure Shell) User Access................................................................................E–67
E.8.1.3 Using the Command Line Interface.............................................................................E–68
E.8.1.3.1 CLI Menu System – Parallel Functionality...............................................................E–68
E.8.1.3.2 CLI Menu – Common Information, Navigation, Operation Features.......................E–68
E.8.2 Command Line Interface Pages.............................................................................................E–70
E.8.2.1 Main Menu...................................................................................................................E–70
E.8.2.2 Administration Menu (A)..............................................................................................E–72
E.8.2.2.1 Administration Menu | Information (I).......................................................................E–74
E.8.2.2.2 Administration Menu | FAST Feature Code (F) .......................................................E–75
E.8.2.2.3 Administration Menu | Security (A)..........................................................................E–76
E.8.2.2.4 Administration Menu | SNMP (P).............................................................................E–77
E.8.2.2.5 Administration Menu | Restore Factory Defaults (D)...............................................E–77

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E.8.2.2.6 Administration Menu | Set Time (T).........................................................................E–78
E.8.2.2.7 Administration Menu | Event Log (E).......................................................................E–79
E.8.2.2.8 Administration Menu | Reboot Now Prompt (R) ......................................................E–80
E.8.2.3 Satellite Modem Configuration (Modem Menu) (M)....................................................E–81
E.8.2.3.1 Satellite Modem Configuration | Modulator Menu (M).............................................E–82
E.8.2.3.2 Satellite Modem Configuration | Demodulator Menu (D).........................................E–84
E.8.2.3.3 Satellite Modem Configuration | Receive Monitor (R) .............................................E–86
E.8.2.3.4 Satellite Modem Configuration | Events (E).............................................................E–87
E.8.2.3.5 Satellite Modem Configuration | Stats (T)................................................................E–88
E.8.2.3.6 Satellite Modem Configuration | Utility (U)...............................................................E–89
E.8.2.4 LAN Menu (N) .............................................................................................................E–90
E.8.2.4.1 LAN Menu | Interface (I) ..........................................................................................E–91
E.8.2.4.2 LAN Menu | Ethernet Ports Menu (E)......................................................................E–92
E.8.2.4.3 LAN Menu | ARP Menu (A)......................................................................................E–93
E.8.2.5 WAN Menu (W)...........................................................................................................E–94
E.8.2.6 Routing Table (R) ........................................................................................................E–95
E.8.2.7 OSPF Configuration (F) ..............................................................................................E–96
E.8.2.8 IGMP Configuration (I) ................................................................................................E–97
E.8.2.9 Vipersat Configuration (V)...........................................................................................E–98
E.8.2.10 Redundancy Configuration (E)....................................................................................E–99
E.8.2.11 Operations & Maintenance (O) .................................................................................E–100
E.8.2.11.1 Operations & Maintenance | Statistics (T) .............................................................E–101
APPENDIX F. OPTIONAL TRANSEC MODULE OPERATION ..........................................................F–1
F.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................F–1
F.2 TRANSEC Module HTTPS Interface ..........................................................................................F–2
F.2.1 HTTPS Interface Introduction...................................................................................................F–2
F.2.1.1 Secure Management – TRANSEC Module PLUS NP Interface...................................F–2
F.2.2 User Login.................................................................................................................................F–3
F.2.2.1 Interface Instructions for Older Browsers......................................................................F–5
F.2.3 HTTPS Interface – Operational Features.................................................................................F–5
F.2.4 HTTPS Menu Tree....................................................................................................................F–6
F.3 TRANSEC Module HTTPS Interface Page Descriptions..........................................................F–7
F.3.1 Configure Pages.......................................................................................................................F–7
F.3.2 Monitor Page...........................................................................................................................F–13
F.3.3 Log..........................................................................................................................................F–15
F.3.4 Firmware.................................................................................................................................F–17
F.3.5 Upload.....................................................................................................................................F–19
F.4 TRANSEC Module Update Procedure.....................................................................................F–20
F.5 Command Line Interface (CLI).................................................................................................F–25
F.5.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................F–25
F.5.1.1 Secure Shell (SSH) User Access................................................................................F–26
F.5.2 CLI Menu System – Parallel Functionality..............................................................................F–27
F.5.2.1 CLI Menu – Common Information, Navigation, Operation Features...........................F–27
F.5.3 Command Line Interface Pages .............................................................................................F–29
F.5.3.1 Main Menu...................................................................................................................F–29
F.5.3.2 Configuration Menu [C] ...............................................................................................F–30
F.5.3.2.1 Configuration | Active Encryption Key Menu [A]......................................................F–31
F.5.3.2.2 Configuration | Future Encryption Key [F] ...............................................................F–32
F.5.3.2.3 Configuration | Encryption [E]..................................................................................F–33
F.5.3.2.4 Configuration | Network [N]......................................................................................F–34
F.5.3.2.5 Configuration | Crypto Officer Credentials [C] .........................................................F–35
F.5.3.2.6 Configuration | Key Generation Method Menu [K]...................................................F–36
F.5.3.2.7 Configuration | SSH Console Menu [S] ...................................................................F–37
F.5.3.2.8 Configuration | HTTPS Configuration [H].................................................................F–38

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F.5.3.3 Module Status [M]........................................................................................................F–39
F.5.3.4 Event Log [E]...............................................................................................................F–40
F.5.3.5 Firmware [F]................................................................................................................F–41
APPENDIX G. OPTIONAL DOUBLETALK CARRIER-IN-CARRIER ................................................. G–1
G.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................G–1
G.1.1 What is DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier?.................................................................................... G–2
G.2 Application Requirements.........................................................................................................G–3
G.2.1 Operational Recommendations............................................................................................... G–4
G.3 System Functionality and Operational Considerations.........................................................G–6
G.3.1 DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier Cancellation Process................................................................ G–8
G.3.2 Margin Requirements............................................................................................................. G–10
G.3.3 Carrier-in-Carrier Latency...................................................................................................... G–10
G.3.4 Carrier-in-Carrier Link Design................................................................................................ G–10
G.3.4.1 Symmetric Data Rate Link ..........................................................................................G–11
G.3.4.2 Asymmetric Data Rate Link........................................................................................ G–13
G.3.4.3 Power Limited Links................................................................................................... G–15
G.3.5 Carrier-in-Carrier Commissioning and Deployment............................................................... G–17
G.3.6 Validating Carrier-in-Carrier Performance ............................................................................. G–18
G.4 Operational References........................................................................................................... G–20
G.4.1 Carrier-in-Carrier Link Budget Calculation............................................................................. G–20
G.4.2 Estimating PSD Ratio ............................................................................................................ G–21
G.4.2.1 Estimating PSD Ratio from LST................................................................................. G–21
G.4.2.2 Estimating PSD Ratio from Satmaster....................................................................... G–22
G.4.2.3 Estimating PSD Ratio Using Spectrum Analyzer....................................................... G–22
G.5 DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier Specifications ........................................................................G–23
G.6 Carrier-in-Carrier Summary.....................................................................................................G–24
G.7 Glossary of Terms.................................................................................................................... G–24
APPENDIX H. VIPERSAT NETWORK APPLICATION EXAMPLES...................................................H–1
H.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... H–1
H.2 OSPF v2 in a Shared Outbound Satellite Network.................................................................. H–2
H.2.1 Shared Outbound Satellite Network Overview.........................................................................H–2
H.2.2 OSPF Basics.............................................................................................................................H–3
H.2.3 OSPF Challenges.....................................................................................................................H–3
H.2.4 OSPF Maritime Use Cases.......................................................................................................H–3
H.2.4.1 OSPF Use Case: At Shore............................................................................................H–4
H.2.4.2 OSPF Use Case: At Sea...............................................................................................H–5
H.2.5 OSPF Deployment Solution......................................................................................................H–6
H.2.5.1 OSPF Test Network.......................................................................................................H–6
H.2.5.2 OSPF Test Solution.......................................................................................................H–7
H.2.5.3 OSPFv2 Summary........................................................................................................H–8
H.3 Network Processor (NP) Interface Bridge Point-to-Multipoint (BPM) Mode ........................ H–9
H.3.1 BPM Mode Functional Description ...........................................................................................H–9
H.3.1.1 Glossary of Terms .......................................................................................................H–11
H.3.2 BPM Mode Configuration........................................................................................................H–12
H.3.3 BPM Mode in Hub Data Traffic Networks...............................................................................H–13
H.3.4 Dynamic Hub Demodulators in a Multiple TDM Hubs Configuration......................................H–15
H.3.5 Remote Data Traffic Handling.................................................................................................H–16

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APPENDIX I. OVERHEAD AND SYMBOL RATE CALCULATIONS..................................................I–1
I.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................I–1
I.2 Processing Flow and Symbol Rate Calculation........................................................................I–2
I.3 Sources of Overhead...................................................................................................................I–4
I.3.1 Framing Overhead.....................................................................................................................I–4
I.3.1.1 Reed–Solomon/Outside FEC Codec Framing Factor....................................................I–4
I.3.1.2 AUPC/ASYNC (ESC) and ACPC Channel Framing.......................................................I–4
I.3.1.3 TRANSEC Framing........................................................................................................I–4
I.3.2 Total Framing Overhead .............................................................................................................I–5
I.3.3 IP Traffic EncapsulationOverhead.............................................................................................I–5
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1. Modem Switches.................................................................................................................... 1–11
Table 1-2. Front Panel Item Descriptions................................................................................................1–14
Table 1-3. Rear Panel Item Descriptions ................................................................................................1–15
Table 2-1. Summary of Environmental and Physical Specifications.........................................................2–1
Table 2-2. Summary of General Specifications.........................................................................................2–2
Table 2-3. Summary of Modulator Specifications......................................................................................2–3
Table 2-4. Summary of Demodulator Specifications.................................................................................2–4
Table 2-5. Summary of Coding Options....................................................................................................2–4
Table 2-6. Summary of Open Network Options ........................................................................................2–5
Table 2-7. Acquisition and Timing Performance Requirements................................................................2–5
Table 2-8. Doppler Requirements .............................................................................................................2–6
Table 2-9. Data Quality Performance Specification ..................................................................................2–6
Table 2-10. Viterbi Decoder BER..............................................................................................................2–7
Table 2-11. BSPK/QPSK/OQPSK Viterbi with Reed-Solomon Decoder BER Performance ...................2–7
Table 2-12. 8PSK, Trellis Decoder BER Performance..............................................................................2–7
Table 2-13. 8PSK, Trellis Decoder with Reed-Solomon BER Performance............................................2–8
Table 2-14. 16QAM, Viterbi Decoder with Reed-Solomon BER Performance ........................................2–8
Table 2-15. TPC Decoder BER Performance ...........................................................................................2–8
Table 2-16. Sequential Decoding with / without Reed-Solomon BER Performance................................2–9
Table 2-17. Acceptable ACI Degradation with Spacing Factor of 1.2......................................................2–10
Table 2-18. LDPC ULL Decoder BER Performance ...............................................................................2–11
Table 2-19. LDPC LL Decoder BER Performance.................................................................................. 2–11
Table 2-20. LDPC HP Decoder BER Performance.................................................................................2–11
Table 3-1. Optional Rear Support Bracket Kit Parts List...........................................................................3–4
Table 9-1. Router Stats Page – Drop-down “Feature Select” Items........................................................9–20
Table 10-1. Controller-to-Target Packet Structure...................................................................................10–3
Table 10-2. Target-to-Controller Packet Structure...................................................................................10–3
Table A-1. Conversion to S/N and Eb/N0Chart ..........................................................................................A–4
Table A-2. SLM-5650A Fault Tree...........................................................................................................A–10
Table C-1. Viterbi Decoding Summary..................................................................................................... C–2
Table C-2. 8-PSK/TCM Coding Summary................................................................................................ C–3
Table C-3. Open Network Modes............................................................................................................. C–4
Table C-4. Concatenated RS Coding Summary...................................................................................... C–4
Table C-5. Available TPC Modes ............................................................................................................. C–5
Table C-6. Sequential Decoding Summary.............................................................................................. C–6
Table D-1. “J1” Connector Pinout............................................................................................................. D–3
Table D-2. “J1 | BAL. DATA” DB-15F Connector Pinout .......................................................................... D–9
Table D-3. G.703 Unbalanced Connectors............................................................................................. D–10
Table D-4. “J1” DB-25F Connector Pinout ............................................................................................. D–15
Table E-1. LAN Interface Connector Pinout (Typical) ...............................................................................E–4
Table E-2. HTTP/HTTPS Menu Tree ......................................................................................................E–14
Table F-1. Event Log Message Types.....................................................................................................F–16
Table F-2. Main Menu Options................................................................................................................F–29
Table F-3. Configuration Menu Options ..................................................................................................F–30
Table F-4. Active Encryption Key Menu Options.....................................................................................F–31
Table F-5. Future Encryption Key Menu Options....................................................................................F–32
Table F-6. Encryption Menu Options.......................................................................................................F–33
Table F-7. Network Menu Options ..........................................................................................................F–34
Table F-8. Crypto Officer Credentials Menu Options ..............................................................................F–35
Table F-9. Key Generation Menu Options...............................................................................................F–36
Table F-10. SSH Console Menu Options................................................................................................F–37
Table F-11. HTTPS Menu Options..........................................................................................................F–38
Table F-12. Event Log Menu Options .....................................................................................................F–40

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Table F-13. Firmware (Unit Info) Menu Options......................................................................................F–41
Table G-1. Spectral Efficiency using DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier .........................................................G–8
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1. SLM-5650A Satellite Modem..................................................................................................1–1
Figure 1-2. SLM-5650A Block Diagram ....................................................................................................1–2
Figure 1-3. SLM-5650A Dimensional Envelope......................................................................................1–13
Figure 1-4. SLM-5650A Satellite Modem – Front Panel View ................................................................1–14
Figure 1-5. SLM-5650A Satellite Modem – Rear Panel View.................................................................1–15
Figure 3-1. Unpack and Inspect the Shipment..........................................................................................3–1
Figure 3-2. Unit Rack Enclosure Installation.............................................................................................3–3
Figure 3-3. Optional Rear Support Brackets Kit Installation .....................................................................3–4
Figure 3-4. Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Set Installation ...................................................................3–6
Figure 4-1. Coaxial Connector Examples .................................................................................................4–2
Figure 4-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples....................................................................................4–4
Figure 4-3. RJ-45/RJ-48 Connector Example...........................................................................................4–4
Figure 4-4. USB Connector Examples......................................................................................................4–5
Figure 4-5. SLM-5650A Rear Panel View.................................................................................................4–6
Figure 4-6. AC Fuse Replacement..........................................................................................................4–13
Figure 4-7. AC Power to the Unit ............................................................................................................4–14
Figure 7-1. SLM-5650A Satellite Modem – Front Panel View ..................................................................7–1
Figure 8-1. IP Traffic Isolation When Using Bridge Modes.......................................................................8–4
Figure 8-2. Telnet Interface Example – Windows Command-line...........................................................8–10
Figure 8-3. Telnet Interface Example – HyperTerminal...........................................................................8–11
Figure 8-4. Configure HyperTerminal......................................................................................................8–11
Figure 8-5. Configure PuTTY for CLI Operations ...................................................................................8–13
Figure 8-6. CLI Session Examples .........................................................................................................8–14
Figure 9-1. HTTP Interface Page Example............................................................................................9–3
Figure 9-2. Home | Home Page................................................................................................................9–7
Figure 9-3. Home | Contact Page .............................................................................................................9–8
Figure 9-4. Admin | Access Page...........................................................................................................9–9
Figure 9-5. Admin | Remote Page...........................................................................................................9–10
Figure 9-6. Config Mdm | Page 1 (Modem Config) Page .......................................................................9–11
Figure 9-7. Config Mdm | Page 2 (Modem Utilities) Page ......................................................................9–12
Figure 9-8. Config Mdm | Page 3 (Modem Config/Antenna Handover) Page ........................................9–13
Figure 9-9. Config Mdm | CnC Page.......................................................................................................9–13
Figure 9-10. Config Mdm | Spreading Page............................................................................................9–14
Figure 9-11. Config Mdm | AUPC Page ..................................................................................................9–15
Figure 9-12. Stats | Modem Status Page ................................................................................................9–16
Figure 9-13. Stats | Event Log Page .......................................................................................................9–17
Figure 9-14. Stats | Statistics Page .........................................................................................................9–17
Figure 9-15. Stats | Config Log Page......................................................................................................9–18
Figure 9-16. Stats | Router Stats Page....................................................................................................9–19
Figure 9-17. Router Statistics Drop-down List ........................................................................................9–19
Figure 9-18. Stats | Ether Stats Page......................................................................................................9–21
Figure 9-19. UDP Stats Statistics Example.............................................................................................9–21
Figure 9-20. Maint | Unit Info Page.........................................................................................................9–22
Figure A-1. Fault Isolation Test Setup.......................................................................................................A–2
Figure A-2. Typical Output Spectrum – With Noise...................................................................................A–5
Figure A-3. Typical Output Spectrum – Without Noise..............................................................................A–5
Figure A-4. Typical Constellation Patterns – with Noise ...........................................................................A–7

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Figure A-5. Typical Constellation Patterns –without Noise .....................................................................A–8
Figure B-1. IDR/IBS G.703 Master/Master Clocking Diagram................................................................B–17
Figure B-2. IDR/IBS G.703 Master/Slave Clocking Diagram..................................................................B–19
Figure B-3. Clock Slip .............................................................................................................................B–20
Figure B-4. Doppler Shift.........................................................................................................................B–21
Figure C-1. TPC & LDPC Modes Performance (Relative to Shannon Limit)........................................... C–8
Figure D-1. SLM-5650A Data Interface Module Slot (Empty).................................................................. D–1
Figure D-2. 10/100/1000 BaseT (GbE) Interface Module (AS/11984)..................................................... D–2
Figure D-3. GbE Interface Functional Block Diagram.............................................................................. D–3
Figure D-4. GbE Interface Module Removal or Installation ..................................................................... D–7
Figure D-5. G.703 T1/E1, T2/E2 Interface Module (AS/11579 shown).................................................... D–8
Figure D-6. G.703T1/E1, T2/E2 Interface Functional Block Diagram...................................................... D–8
Figure D-7. G.703 Interface Module Removal or Installation................................................................. D–12
Figure D-8. Low Voltage Differential (LVDS) Interface Module (PL/12272-1)........................................ D–14
Figure D-9. LVDS Interface Functional Block Diagram.......................................................................... D–14
Figure D-10. LVDS Interface Module Removal or Installation ............................................................... D–17
Figure E-1. Network Processor (NP) Interface Module ............................................................................E–1
Figure E-2. NP Interface Block Diagram...................................................................................................E–3
Figure E-3. NP Interface Module Removal or Installation.........................................................................E–6
Figure E-4. Info | Home Page .................................................................................................................E–15
Figure E-5. Info | Contact Page...............................................................................................................E–16
Figure E-6. Info | Logoff Page.................................................................................................................E–17
Figure E-7. Admin | Vipersat Mode Page................................................................................................E–18
Figure E-8. Admin | FAST Features Page...............................................................................................E–20
Figure E-9. Admin | Security (Management Security) Page ...................................................................E–21
Figure E-10. Admin | SNMP Page...........................................................................................................E–23
Figure E-11. Admin | Upgrade Page .......................................................................................................E–25
Figure E-12. Admin | Defaults (Factory Default Configurations) Page ...................................................E–26
Figure E-13. Admin | Time (Date & Time) Page......................................................................................E–27
Figure E-14. Admin | Event Log Page.....................................................................................................E–28
Figure E-15. Admin | Reboot Page .........................................................................................................E–29
Figure E-16. Modem | Config (Modem Configuration) Page ..................................................................E–30
Figure E-17. Modem | Monitor (Modem Status) Page ............................................................................E–35
Figure E-18. Modem |Events (Modem Events Log) Page ......................................................................E–36
Figure E-19. Modem | Stats (Modem Statistics Log) Page.....................................................................E–37
Figure E-20. Modem | Utility (Modem Utilities) Page..............................................................................E–38
Figure E-21. LAN | Interface Page..........................................................................................................E–39
Figure E-22. LAN | Ethernet Ports Page.................................................................................................E–42
Figure E-23. LAN | ARP Page.................................................................................................................E–43
Figure E-24. WAN | Quality of Service Page ..........................................................................................E–44
Figure E-25. WAN | Quality of Service Statistics Page...........................................................................E–45
Figure E-26. WAN | Loopback Test Page ...............................................................................................E–46
Figure E-27. Routing | Routes Page.......................................................................................................E–47
Figure E-28. Routing | OSPF Page.........................................................................................................E–49
Figure E-29. Routing | IGMP Page .........................................................................................................E–51
Figure E-30. Stats | Ethernet Tx Statistics Page.....................................................................................E–53
Figure E-31. Stats | Ethernet Rx Statistics Page.....................................................................................E–55
Figure E-32. Stats | IP Statistics Page ....................................................................................................E–57
Figure E-33. Stats | WAN Statistics Page................................................................................................E–60
Figure E-34. Stats | Clear All Statistics Page ..........................................................................................E–62
Figure E-35. Vipersat Pages...................................................................................................................E–63
Figure E-36. Redundancy Page..............................................................................................................E–64
Figure E-37. Save Page..........................................................................................................................E–65
Figure F-1. Security Alert Page.................................................................................................................F–3
Figure F-2. TRANSEC Login Page...........................................................................................................F–4
Figure F-3. Tools | Internet Options | Advanced | Security Settings..........................................................F–5

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Figure F-4. Configure Page.......................................................................................................................F–7
Figure F-5. Monitor Page........................................................................................................................F–13
Figure F-6. Log Page..............................................................................................................................F–15
Figure F-7. Event Log Page Cleared ......................................................................................................F–16
Figure F-8. Firmware Information Page..................................................................................................F–17
Figure F-9. Upload Page.........................................................................................................................F–19
Figure F-10. PuTTY Examples................................................................................................................F–26
Figure F-11. Main Menu Page.................................................................................................................F–29
Figure F-12. Configuration Menu Page...................................................................................................F–30
Figure F-13. Configuration |Active Encryption Key Menu Page.............................................................F–31
Figure F-14. Configuration | Future Encryption Key Menu Page............................................................F–32
Figure F-15. Configuration | Encryption Menu Page...............................................................................F–33
Figure F-16. Configuration | Network Menu Page ..................................................................................F–34
Figure F-17. Configuration | Crypto Officer Credentials Menu Page......................................................F–35
Figure F-18. Key Generation Menu Page...............................................................................................F–36
Figure F-19. Configuration | SSH Console Menu Page..........................................................................F–37
Figure F-20. Configuration | HTTPS Menu Page....................................................................................F–38
Figure F-21. SSL Certificate Reset .........................................................................................................F–38
Figure F-22. Module Status (Encryption Parameters) Page...................................................................F–39
Figure F-23. Event Log Menu Page........................................................................................................F–40
Figure F-24. Firmware (Unit Info) Menu Page........................................................................................F–41
Figure G-1. Conceptual Block Diagram ...................................................................................................G–4
Figure G-2. Conventional FDMA Link ......................................................................................................G–6
Figure G-3. Same Link Using SLM-5650A and DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier.........................................G–7
Figure G-4. Duplex Link Optimization......................................................................................................G–7
Figure G-5. DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier Signals...................................................................................G–9
Figure G-6. Carrier-in-Carrier Signal Processing Block Diagram ............................................................G–9
Figure H-1. Satellite Shared Outbound Network...................................................................................... H–2
Figure H-2. OSPF Support at Shore........................................................................................................ H–4
Figure H-3. OSPF Support at Sea ........................................................................................................... H–5
Figure H-4. OSPF Laboratory Test Network ............................................................................................ H–6
Figure H-5. OSPF Test Solution............................................................................................................... H–7
Figure H-6. Ethernet Port Configuration in BPM Mode............................................................................ H–9
Figure H-7. Hub Data Traffic Network.................................................................................................... H–13
Figure H-8. Hub VLAN Configuration HTTP/HTTPS Interface Pages................................................... H–15
Figure H-9. Remote (Spoke) Data Traffic Network ................................................................................ H–16
Figure I-1. SLM-5650A – Feature Block Diagram......................................................................................I–2

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Acronym Description
AC
Alternating Current
ACI Adjacent Channel Interface
ACPC
Automatic CnC Power Control
AGC Automatic Gain Control
AO Assignment Operator
ASBR
Autonomous System Boundary Router
AUPC Automatic Uplink Power Control
BER Bit Error Rate
BERT Bit Error Rate Test
BIST Built-in Self Test
BPM Bridge Point-to-Multipoint
BUC Block Up Converter
CDMA Code-Division MultipleAccess
CLI Command Line Interface
CnC Carrier-in-Carrier
COTS Commercial Off-the-Shelf
CR Carriage Return
DC Direct Current
DCE Data Circuit-termination Equipment
DoD Department of Defense
DSCS Defense Satellite Communications System
DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
DVB Digital Video Broadcast
EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
ET Earth Terminal
FAST FullyAccessible System Topology
FDMA Frequency Division MulitpleAccess
FEC Forward Error Correction
FPGA Field-programmable GateArray
FTP File Transfer Protocol
GbE Gigabit Ethernet
GBEI Gigabit Ethernet Interface

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Acronym Description
HDLC High-level Data Link Control
HP High Performance
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol
IAW InAccordance With
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IESS Intelsat Earth Station Standards
IF Intermediate Frequency
LAN LocalArea Network
LDPC Low Density Parity Check
LED Light Emitting Diode
LL Low Latency
LVDS Low Voltage Differential
M&C Monitor and Control
MIB Management Information Base
NMS Network Management System
NP Network Processor
OID Object Identifier
OSPF Open Shortest Path First
OW Order Wire
PC Personal Computer
PCB Printed Circuit Board
Pps Packets per second
QO Query Operator
QoS Quality of Service
R-S Reed-Solomon
RTS Request to Send
SCPC Single Carrier per Channel
SCT Serial Clock Transmit
SLEP Satellite Life Enhancement Program
SNMP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
SSH Secure Shell
SSL Secure Sockets Layer
STDMA Space Time Division MultipleAccess
TCC Turbo Convolution Codes

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Acronym Description
TCM Trellis Coded Modulation
TDM Time-Division Multiplexing
TPC Turbo Product Code (or Coding)
TRANSEC Transmission Security
TTL Transistor-toTransistor Logic
UART UniversalAsynchronous Receiver Transmitter
ULL Ultra Low Latency
USB Universal Serial Bus
VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display
VLAN Virtual LocalArea Network
VNMS Vipersat Network Management System
VSAT Very SmallApeture Terminal
WAN WideArea Network
WGS Wideband Global Satcom