Comtech EF Data CMR-8500 User manual

CMR-8500
Quick Start Guide
CMR-8500 DVB IP Encapsulator
Part Number MN-CMR68500-QSG REV. 1

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Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, [phone], FAX: [phone].
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Quick Start Reference
CMR-8500 DVB IP Encapsulator
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281
Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department for:
•Product support or training
•Reporting comments or suggestions concerning manuals
•Information on upgrading or returning a product
A Customer Support Representative may be reached at:
Comtech EF Data
Attention: Customer Support Department
2114 West 7th Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA
480.333.2200 (Main Comtech EF Data Number)
480.333.4357 (Customer Support Desk)
480.333.2161 FAX
To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or replacement:
•Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department. Be prepared to supply the Customer
Support Representative with the model number, serial number, and a description of the problem.
•Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Comtech EF Data Customer
Support Representative.
•Pack the product in its original shipping carton/packaging to ensure that the product is not damaged
during shipping.
•Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data (Shipping charges should be prepaid).
For Online Customer Support:
An RMA number request can be requested electronically by contacting the Customer Support Department
through the online support page at www.comtechefdata.com/support.asp:
•Click on “Return Material Authorization” for detailed instructions on our return procedures.
•Click on the “RMA Request Form” hyperlink, and then fill out the form completely before sending.
•Send e-mail to the Customer Support Department at [e-mail].
For information regarding this product’s warranty policy, refer to the Warranty Policy.
Download Product Documentation
Full product documentation, including the Installation and Operation Manual, is available for download
from www.comtechefdata.com/ProductDigicast.asp.
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.

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Major Assembly
The Comtech EF Data Media Router CMR-8500 is available in a standalone or redundant configuration.
The following table lists the components provided with a standard configuration. If any listed item is
missing, please contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support.
CMR-8500 Media Router Standalone Configuration
Quantity Description
1 CMR-8500 DVB IP Encapsulator
1 IEC AC Power Cable
1 CA-TERMINAL Cable
1 Quick Start Reference
1 CA-0000316 Redundancy Cable
Installation
The CMR-8500 is designed for ease of installation and configuration. Once the unit has been removed from
the packing container, please follow these instructions:
Step Procedure
1 Place the unit into a rack with free airflow, where the LEDs can be clearly observed and with unrestricted
access to the rear panel of the unit.
2
IMPORTANT
Do NOT connect the ASI cable until the unit has been completely configured.
3 Connect the IEC 320 AC power cable to the power connection on the back of the unit.
4 Connect AC power (via the IEC 320 power cord) between a standard wall outlet and the CMR-8500.
5 Upon startup, the LEDs on the front panel illuminate as follows:
Color Label Description
Green/Red STATUS Red indicates error status, green indicates status ok
Green ASI IN 1 Solid when ASI input on this port (future)
Green ASI IN 2 Solid when ASI input on this port (future)
Green REDUN Redundancy indicator. Solid green unit is redundant online and flashing green is
redundant offline (backup)
Amber FE ACT Flashes when activity on the management interface
Amber GE1 ACT Flashes when activity on the GigE-1 interface
Amber GE2 ACT Flashes when activity on the GigE-2 interface
Amber MGT Solid when management connection (FTP, web or Telnet activity)
6 Connect the FE interface to the Ethernet switch to allow the CMR-8500 to be managed via a web browser
on a PC.
Initial Configuration
The initial configuration requires using the front panel to set up the IP parameters on the FE MGT
(management IP port). Once the IP parameters have been configured, connect the CMR-8500’s FE port to
the management network, and use the web interface to complete the configuration.

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To configure the IP parameters via the front panel:
Step Procedure
1 Use the keypad to navigate the Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) menu display
2 Select the Config menu option
3 Select the Ethernet menu option for the FE MGT port
4 Select the IP Address option and enter the IP address (in dotted decimal format )
5 Select Mask and enter the subnet mask (in dotted decimal format)
6 Select Gateway and enter the IP address of the default gateway
7 Connect an Ethernet cable to the port labeled FE MGT and your network Ethernet switch
After completing the preceding steps, the unit is configured for management IP operation. Please use the
web interface to complete configuration of the unit. Additional configuration and management is best
performed using the web interface (refer to the Installation and Operation Manual, Chapter 4, Device
Management Via User Interfaces). Use of the front panel is described in Chapter 4 as well.
To configure the IP parameters via the terminal cable:
Step Procedure
1 Using a terminal emulator on a PC such as HyperTerminal™ or TeraTerm™, set up the communication port as
follows: • 38,400 BAUD
• 8 Data Bits
• 1 Stop Bit
• No Parity
• No Flow Control
2 Press the <ENTER> key on the PC – the login prompt should be displayed.
3 The default user is comtech and the default password is comtech. After logging in, the menu is displayed.
4 Press “C” for Configuration Menu.
5 Press “N” for Configure Network Parameters
6 Press “M” for Configure Management Interface
7 Enter the Management IP Address and press <ENTER>.
8 Enter the Subnet Mask and press <ENTER>.
9 Enter “E” for Enable or “D” for Disable for VLAN support
10 Press “G” for the Default Gateway IP Address.
11 Enter the Default Gateway Address and press <ENTER>.
12 Press “S” to save the parameters.
13 Press “X” to exit to the main menu.
After completing the preceding steps, the unit is configured for management IP operation and the terminal
cable may be removed. Use the web interface to complete the configuration of the CMR-8500. For more
information, refer to Chapter 4, Device Management via User Interfaces in the operation manual.
To configure for redundant operation:
Please refer to Chapters 2 and 4 of the operation manual for information on redundancy configuration.

2114 WEST 7TH STREET TEMPE ARIZONA 85281 USA
480 •333 •2200 PHONE
480 •333 •2161 FAX
Warranty Policy
Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years
from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, Comtech EF Data will, at its option, repair or replace
products that prove to be defective.
For equipment under warranty, the owner is responsible for freight to Comtech EF Data and all related customs,
taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc. Comtech EF Data is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the
equipment from the factory to the owner. Comtech EF Data will return the equipment by the same method (i.e.,
Air, Express, Surface) as the equipment was sent to Comtech EF Data.
All equipment returned for warranty repair must have a valid RMA number issued prior to return and be marked
clearly on the return packaging. Comtech EF Data strongly recommends all equipment be returned in its original
packaging.
Comtech EF Data Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limited to repair or replacement of failed
parts, and the return shipment to the buyer of the repaired or replaced parts.
Limitations of Warranty
The warranty does not apply to any part of a product that has been installed, altered, repaired, or misused in any
way that, in the opinion of Comtech EF Data Corporation, would affect the reliability or detracts from the
performance of any part of the product, or is damaged as the result of use in a way or with equipment that had not
been previously approved by Comtech EF Data Corporation.
The warranty does not apply to any product or parts thereof where the serial number or the serial number of any
of its parts has been altered, defaced, or removed.
The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the product.
The warranty does not cover replacement or repair necessitated by loss or damage from any cause beyond the
control of Comtech EF Data Corporation, such as lightning or other natural and weather related events or wartime
environments.
The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and or reinstallation of warranted equipment or
parts on site, or any labor required to diagnose the necessity for repair or replacement.
The warranty excludes any responsibility by Comtech EF Data Corporation for incidental or consequential
damages arising from the use of the equipment or products, or for any inability to use them either separate from or
in combination with any other equipment or products.
A fixed charge established for each product will be imposed for all equipment returned for warranty repair where
Comtech EF Data Corporation cannot identify the cause of the reported failure.
Exclusive Remedies
Comtech EF Data Corporation’s warranty, as stated is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed, implied, or
statutory, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The buyer shall pass on to any
purchaser, lessee, or other user of Comtech EF Data Corporation’s products, the aforementioned warranty, and
shall indemnify and hold harmless Comtech EF Data Corporation from any claims or liability of such purchaser,
lessee, or user based upon allegations that the buyer, its agents, or employees have made additional warranties or
representations as to product preference or use.
The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies. Comtech EF Data shall not be liable
for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other
legal theory.
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