Comtech EF Data CDD-880 User manual

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CDD-880
Advanced VSAT Series Multi Receiver Router
Installation and Operation Manual
For Firmware Version 1.6.2.X or Higher
Part Number MN-CDD880 / CD-CDD880
Revision 2

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

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1.3 Features .............................................................................................................................1–3
1.3.1 Physical Description..................................................................................................................1–3
1.3.1.1 Standard Assemblies......................................................................................................... 1–3
1.3.1.2 Optional Assemblies..........................................................................................................1–3
1.3.2 Dimensional Envelope .............................................................................................................. 1–4
1.3.3 Physical Features ......................................................................................................................1–5
1.3.3.1 Front Panel Features.........................................................................................................1–5
1.3.3.2 Rear Panel Features ..........................................................................................................1–6
1.3.3.2.1 Rear Panel Standard Features.....................................................................................1–6
1.3.3.2.2 Rear Panel Optional Features .....................................................................................1–7
1.3.4 On-site Firmware Updates........................................................................................................1–7
1.3.5 On-site Operational Upgrades..................................................................................................1–7
1.3.6 Monitor and Control Interfaces................................................................................................1–7
1.4 CDD-880 Specifications .......................................................................................................1–8
1.4.1 Product Features ......................................................................................................................1–8
1.4.2 Physical, Power, and Environmental ........................................................................................1–8
1.4.3 Demodulator.............................................................................................................................1–9
1.4.3.1 Receive............................................................................................................................1–10
1.4.3.2 Low Noise Block Down Converter (LNB) Support ........................................................... 1–10
1.4.4 BER (Bit Error Rate)................................................................................................................. 1–11
1.4.4.1 BER Monitor Functions ...................................................................................................1–11
1.4.5 Regulatory Compliance...........................................................................................................1–11
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION.............................................................................................2–1
2.1 Unpack and Inspect the Shipment .......................................................................................2–1
CHAPTER 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.....................................................................3–1
3.1 Overview – Cabling Connection Types .................................................................................3–1
3.1.1 Coaxial Cable Connections........................................................................................................ 3–2
3.1.1.1 Type ‘BNC’ ......................................................................................................................... 3–3
3.1.1.2Type ‘TNC’ .........................................................................................................................3–3
3.1.1.3 Type ‘N’ .............................................................................................................................3–3
3.1.1.4 Type ‘F’.............................................................................................................................. 3–3
3.1.1.5 Type ‘SMA’ (Subminiature Version ‘A’)............................................................................. 3–3
3.1.2 D-Subminiature Cable Connections.......................................................................................... 3–4
3.1.3 RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections ................................................................................................ 3–4
3.2 CDD-880 Advanced VSAT Network Hub Site Cabling Example ...............................................3–5
3.3 CDD-880 Cabling Connections..............................................................................................3–6
3.3.1 IF Connector – L-BAND Rx (Type ‘N’ Female) ...........................................................................3–7
3.3.2 Utility Connector Group ........................................................................................................... 3–7
3.3.2.1 ‘REDUNDANCY’ Connector (DB-9F) (FUTURE) ..................................................................3–7
3.3.2.2 ‘CONSOLE’ Connector (DB-9M)......................................................................................... 3–8

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3.3.2.3 ‘MONITOR’ Connector (DB-15M)......................................................................................3–9
3.3.2.4 ‘ETHERNET | TRAFFIC/MANAGEMENT | GE’ Gigabit Ethernet Connector (RJ-45F) ....... 3–10
3.3.3 Terrestrial Traffic – ‘ETHERNET | TRAFFIC | GE’ Gigabit Ethernet Connector (RJ-45F) ......... 3–10
3.4 Ground and Power Connections ........................................................................................3–11
3.4.1 Chassis Ground Interface........................................................................................................3–11
3.4.2 115V/230V Alternating Current (AC) Power Interface (Standard) .........................................3–12
3.4.2.1 AC Operation – Apply Power ..........................................................................................3–12
3.4.2.2 AC Operation – Replace the Fuses.................................................................................. 3–13
3.4.3 48V Direct Current (DC) Power Interface (Optional)..............................................................3–14
3.4.3.1 DC Operation – Apply Power .......................................................................................... 3–14
3.4.3.2 DC Operation – Replace the Fuses..................................................................................3–15
CHAPTER 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE................................................................................4–1
4.1 Firmware Update Overview ................................................................................................4–1
4.2 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download ..........................................................4–2
4.3 Download and Extract the Firmware Update .......................................................................4–6
4.4 Perform the Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure .......................................................................4–8
CHAPTER 5. FAST ACTIVATION PROCEDURE................................................................5–1
5.1 FAST Overview....................................................................................................................5–1
5.2 FAST Activation via the HTTP Interface ................................................................................5–2
5.2.1 FAST Configuration ................................................................................................................... 5–3
5.2.2 FAST Upgrade ...........................................................................................................................5–4
CHAPTER 6. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT .........................6–1
6.1 Overview............................................................................................................................6–1
6.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols ..........................................................................6–2
6.2.1 Ethernet Management Interface Access .................................................................................. 6–2
6.2.2 SNMP Interface.........................................................................................................................6–3
6.2.2.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files......................................................................6–3
6.2.2.2 SNMP Community Strings .................................................................................................6–3
6.2.3 HTTP (Web Server) Interface....................................................................................................6–4
6.2.3.1 User Login ......................................................................................................................... 6–4
6.2.3.2 HTTP Interface – Operational Features............................................................................. 6–5
6.2.3.2.1 Virtual Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 6–5
6.2.3.2.2 Navigation...................................................................................................................6–6
6.2.3.2.3 Page Sections ..............................................................................................................6–6
6.2.3.2.4 Action Buttons ............................................................................................................ 6–7

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6.2.3.2.5 Drop-down Lists ..........................................................................................................6–7
6.2.3.2.6 Text or Data Entry.......................................................................................................6–7
6.2.3.3 HTTP Interface – Menu Tree .............................................................................................6–8
6.3 HTTP Interface Page Descriptions ........................................................................................6–9
6.3.1 Home Pages ..............................................................................................................................6–9
6.3.1.1 Home | Home ...................................................................................................................6–9
6.3.1.2 Home | Contact............................................................................................................... 6–10
6.3.2 Admin (Administration) Pages................................................................................................ 6–11
6.3.2.1 Admin | Access................................................................................................................6–11
6.3.2.2 Admin | SNMP ................................................................................................................ 6–12
6.3.2.3 Admin | FAST .................................................................................................................. 6–13
6.3.2.4 Admin | Firmware........................................................................................................... 6–14
6.3.2.5 Admin | Auto Logout ......................................................................................................6–15
6.3.2.6 Admin | VMS...................................................................................................................6–16
6.3.3 Configuration Pages................................................................................................................6–18
6.3.3.1 Configuration | Interface / Ethernet...............................................................................6–18
6.3.3.2 Configuration | WAN Pages ............................................................................................ 6–20
6.3.3.2.1 Configuration | WAN | Demod (Demodulator)........................................................6–20
6.3.3.2.2 Configuration | WAN | ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation)............................6–23
6.3.3.2.3 Configuration | WAN | LNB (Low Noise Block Down Converter) ............................. 6–25
6.3.3.3 Configuration | Network Pages ...................................................................................... 6–26
6.3.3.3.1 Configuration | Network | Routing .......................................................................... 6–26
6.3.3.3.2 Configuration | Network | ARP ................................................................................ 6–28
6.3.3.3.3 Configuration | Network | Assoc. CTOG................................................................... 6–29
6.3.3.3.4 Configuration | Network | Working Mode...............................................................6–30
6.3.3.4 Configuration | ECM (Entry Channel Mode)...................................................................6–31
6.3.4 Status Pages............................................................................................................................ 6–33
6.3.4.1 Status | Statistics Pages .................................................................................................. 6–33
6.3.4.1.1 Status | Statistics | Traffic ........................................................................................6–33
6.3.4.1.2Status | Statistics | Demod....................................................................................... 6–35
6.3.4.1.3 Status | Statistics | Router........................................................................................ 6–37
6.3.4.1.4 Status | Statistics | Managed Switch / Traffic page .................................................6–38
6.3.4.2 Status | Monitor Pages ...................................................................................................6–39
6.3.4.2.1 Status | Monitor | Events.........................................................................................6–39
6.3.4.2.2 Status | Monitor | Alarms ........................................................................................ 6–41
6.3.5 Utility Pages ............................................................................................................................ 6–43
6.3.5.1 Utility | Utility .................................................................................................................6–43
6.3.5.2 Utility | Reboot ...............................................................................................................6–46
CHAPTER 7. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ...............................7–1
7.1 Overview............................................................................................................................7–1
7.2 Remote Commands and Queries Overview ..........................................................................7–3
7.2.1 Basic Protocol ........................................................................................................................... 7–3
7.2.2 Packet Structure .......................................................................................................................7–4

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7.2.2.1 Start of Packet................................................................................................................... 7–4
7.2.2.2 Target Address ..................................................................................................................7–5
7.2.2.3 Address Delimiter..............................................................................................................7–5
7.2.2.4 Instruction Code................................................................................................................7–5
7.2.2.5 Instruction Code Qualifier................................................................................................. 7–5
7.2.2.5.1 Controller-to-Target Instruction Code Qualifiers .......................................................7–5
7.2.2.5.2 Target-to-Controller Instruction Code Qualifiers .......................................................7–6
7.2.2.6 Optional Message Arguments...........................................................................................7–7
7.2.2.7 End of Packet ....................................................................................................................7–7
7.3 Remote Commands and Queries .........................................................................................7–8
APPENDIX A. REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION ..............................................................A–1
A.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... A–1
A.2 FEC (Forward Error Correction) Options .............................................................................. A–2
A.3 VersaFEC ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation) Operation ............................................. A–3
A.4 BPM (Bridge Point-to-Multipoint) Operation ...................................................................... A–4
A.5 ECM (Entry Channel Mode) Operation ................................................................................ A–5
A.6 dMesh (VMS Dynamic Mesh) Connectivity.......................................................................... A–6
A.7 DPC (VMS Dynamic Power Control) Operation.................................................................... A–7
APPENDIX B. FEC (FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION) OPTIONS ................................B–1
B.1 FEC Overview......................................................................................................................B–1
B.2 VersaFEC (Short-block LDPC)................................................................................................B–1
B.3 CDD-880 Error Performance Characteristics .........................................................................B–3
APPENDIX C. BPM (BRIDGE POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT) OPERATION.............................C–1
C.1 BPM (Bridge Point-to-Multipoint) Overview ........................................................................C–1
C.1.1 BPM Terminology .....................................................................................................................C–2
C.2 Supported Network Configurations .....................................................................................C–3
C.2.1 Flat Network .............................................................................................................................C–3
C.2.2 Flat Network with Routers........................................................................................................C–3
C.2.3 VLAN Trunking ..........................................................................................................................C–4
C.3 Packet Processing ...............................................................................................................C–4
C.3.1 Traffic Network / Ethernet Switch Behavior.............................................................................C–4

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C.3.2 Management Network .............................................................................................................C–5
C.4 IEEE 802.1Q Support ...........................................................................................................C–6
C.4.1 VLAN Trunking ..........................................................................................................................C–6
C.4.2 Access Mode Support ...............................................................................................................C–6
C.4.3 Multiple VLAN Tagging Support................................................................................................C–7
C.5 Multicast BPM Behavior......................................................................................................C–7
C.5.1 Multicast Management/Routed Behavior (No Change)...........................................................C–8
C.6 BPM and Group QoS with Outbound ACM/VCM ..................................................................C–8
C.7 Hub Network Configuration ................................................................................................C–9
C.8 Compatible Features and Detailed Specifications...............................................................C–13
C.9 Summary ..........................................................................................................................C–14
APPENDIX D. ECM (ENTRY CHANNEL MODE) ...............................................................D–1
D.1 ECM (Entry Channel Mode) Overview ................................................................................. D–1
D.1.1 ECM Terminology .....................................................................................................................D–2
D.1.2 ECM Theory of Operation.........................................................................................................D–3
D.1.2.1 CDD-880 ECM Message Processing...................................................................................D–5
D.1.2.2 CDM-840 ECM Message Processing..................................................................................D–6
D.2 ECM Operational Scenarios ................................................................................................ D–7
D.2.1 Scenario 1 – VMS Initial Registration Process ..........................................................................D–7
D.2.2 Scenario 2 – Reverted or Auto-Recovered Messages...............................................................D–8
D.2.2.1 ECM Revert Cycle Timing ..................................................................................................D–8
D.2.2.2 ECMv2 Backoff Algorithm .................................................................................................D–9
D.3 ECM Operation Using the HTTP Interfaces .........................................................................D–11
D.3.1 CDD-880 HTTP Operation – Hub Channel Controller (HCC) ...................................................D–14
D.3.1.1 Tap Message ...................................................................................................................D–15
D.3.2 CDM-840 HTTP Operation – Remote Router Terminals.........................................................D–16
D.3.2.1 HCC Configuration...........................................................................................................D–19
D.3.2.2 Hub Operation ................................................................................................................D–19
APPENDIX E. PORT DIVERSITY .......................................................................................E–1
E.1 Port Diversity Overview ......................................................................................................E–1
E.2 Operational Examples .........................................................................................................E–2
E.3 Configuration Examples ......................................................................................................E–4
E.3.1 Spanning Tree (Global) Configuration – CiscoIOS..................................................................... E–4
E.3.2 Interface Configuration – CiscoIOS........................................................................................... E–4

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E.4 Port Diversity Operation .....................................................................................................E–4
E.4.1 Port Diversity Operation – CDD-880 HTTP Interface................................................................ E–5
APPENDIX F. DMESH (VMS DYNAMIC MESH) SOLUTIONS........................................... F–1
F.1 dMesh Overview................................................................................................................. F–1
F.2 Operational Features ..........................................................................................................F–2
F.2.1 Vipersat Management System ................................................................................................. F–2
F.2.2 Return Link VersaFEC ACM ....................................................................................................... F–4
F.2.2.1 VersaFEC® ......................................................................................................................... F–4
F.2.2.2 Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM).......................................................................... F–4
F.2.2.2.1 ACM and Dynamic Mesh............................................................................................. F–5
F.2.2.2.2 ACM and Dynamic Power Control (DPC)..................................................................... F–5
F.3 Operational Example .......................................................................................................... F–6
F.3.1 Requirements for Bandwidth-on-Demand and Dynamic Mesh with Single Hop on Demand
(SHOD) .................................................................................................................................................. F–6
F.3.2 Dynamic Mesh Operation......................................................................................................... F–6
F.3.2.1 Create a Distribution List................................................................................................... F–7
F.4 Compatibility .................................................................................................................... F–11
F.5 Summary .......................................................................................................................... F–11
APPENDIX G. DPC (VMS DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL)................................................G–1
G.1 DPC (Dynamic Power Control) Overview............................................................................. G–1
G.2 Dynamic Power Control ..................................................................................................... G–2
G.2.1 About DPC................................................................................................................................ G–2
G.2.2 DPC Functionality..................................................................................................................... G–3
G.2.2.1 Entrance Link Cabling....................................................................................................... G–3
G.2.2.2 Operational Essentials...................................................................................................... G–4
G.2.2.2.1 Power Reference ....................................................................................................... G–5
G.2.2.2.2 Reference Calibration................................................................................................ G–5
G.2.2.2.3 Rated Maximum Power............................................................................................. G–5
G.2.2.2.4 Terminal Maximum Power........................................................................................ G–5
G.2.2.2.5 Target Power ............................................................................................................. G–5
G.3 DPC Operation ................................................................................................................... G–7
G.3.1 Adaptive Control Loop (ACL) Components.............................................................................. G–8
G.3.1.1 Closed Loop Mechanism .................................................................................................. G–9
G.3.1.2 ACL Timers...................................................................................................................... G–10
G.3.1.3 LQRM Failure and Recovery Steps ................................................................................. G–10
G.3.2 DPC with ACM........................................................................................................................ G–11
G.3.2.1 Terminal Maximum Power............................................................................................. G–12
G.3.2.2 DPC with ACM and Hub Backoff .................................................................................... G–13

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G.3.2.3 Hub Fade Control ........................................................................................................... G–14
G.3.2.4 Roaming with DPC.......................................................................................................... G–14
G.4 Using Dynamic Power Control .......................................................................................... G–15
G.4.1.1 Configure DPC ................................................................................................................ G–18
G.4.1.2 Power Reference in DPC Operation............................................................................... G–19
G.4.1.3 Set Reference ................................................................................................................. G–19
G.4.1.4 DPC Status Reporting..................................................................................................... G–22
G.4.2 DPC – Operational Changes................................................................................................... G–23
G.5 Firmware Update............................................................................................................. G–24
G.6 Considerations................................................................................................................. G–24
APPENDIX H. VERSAFEC RETURN LINK ACM (ADAPTIVE CODING AND MODULATION)
OPTION ....................................................................................................................H–1
H.1 VersaFEC ACM Overview.................................................................................................... H–1
H.2 Background ....................................................................................................................... H–2
H.3 VersaFEC ACM ................................................................................................................... H–3
H.3.1 VersaFEC ACM Latency .............................................................................................................H–4
H.4 Managing VersaFEC ACM Operation ................................................................................... H–5
H.4.2 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................H–9
H.4.3 Monitoring ACM Performance .................................................................................................H–9
H.4.4 MODCOD Switch Points......................................................................................................... H–11
H.5 ACM Congestion Control ...................................................................................................H–11
H.6 Notes and Recommendations............................................................................................H–12
H.7 Summary of Specifications ................................................................................................H–13
TABLES
Table 3-1. CDD-880 Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................................................. 3–6
Table 3-2. ‘REDUNDANCY’ Connector Pinout ..........................................................................................3–7
Table 3-3. ‘CONSOLE’ Connector Pinout..................................................................................................3–8
Table 3-4. ‘MONITOR’ Connector Pinout.................................................................................................3–9
Table B-1. The VersaFEC MODCOD Set.....................................................................................................B–2
Table F-1. Comtech EF Data Product Compatibility Reference .............................................................. F–11
Table H-1. The VersaFEC MODCOD set .....................................................................................................H–3
Table H-2. Example Case – VersaFEC Implementation of ACM (100 ksymbols/sec)................................H–4