Comtech ef data Crs-300 User manual

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Part Number MN/CRS300.IOM Revision 16

CRS-300

1:10 Redundancy Switch

Installation and Operation Manual

Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA,480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161

CRS-300

1:10 Redundancy Switch

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN/CRS300.IOM

Revision 16

March 16, 2010

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................III

TABLES....................................................................................................................................... X

FIGURES.................................................................................................................................... XI

PREFACE..................................................................................................................................XV

About this Manual ....................................................................................................................................xv

Related Documents.................................................................................................................................xv

Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual..............................................................xv

Conventions and References...................................................................................................................xvi

Cautions and Warnings..........................................................................................................................xvi

Metric Conversion.................................................................................................................................xvi

Recommended Standard Designations..................................................................................................xvi

Trademarks............................................................................................................................................xvi

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance.............................................................................xvi

EN55022 - 1997 Compliance................................................................................................................xvi

EN55024 - 1998 Compliance................................................................................................................xvi

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)......................................................................................xvii

Safety Compliance ..................................................................................................................................xvii

EN 60950..............................................................................................................................................xvii

Low Voltage Directive (LVD) .............................................................................................................xvii

Warranty Policy.....................................................................................................................................xviii

Limitations of Warranty ......................................................................................................................xviii

Exclusive Remedies...............................................................................................................................xix

Customer Support.....................................................................................................................................xx

Online Customer Support.......................................................................................................................xx

CHAPTER 1.INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................1–1

1.1Overview.....................................................................................................................................1–1

1.2CRS-300 Compatibility .............................................................................................................1–4

1.3System-Level Block Diagram....................................................................................................1–5

1.3.1CRS-280/280L Functional Schematic.....................................................................................1–6

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1.4Description of CRS-300 Features.............................................................................................1–7

1.4.1Front Panel...............................................................................................................................1–7

1.4.2Rear Panel................................................................................................................................1–8

1.4.3Modem Interface Cards: CDM-570/570L, -600/600L, -625...................................................1–8

1.4.3.1RMI Card: CDM-570/570L, -600/600L, -625................................................................1–9

1.4.3.2TMI Cards: CDM-570/570L, -600/600L, -625.............................................................1–10

1.4.4Modem Interface Cards: CDM-Qx/QxL, -700, -710, -710G, SLM-5650/5650A.................1–11

1.4.4.1RMI Cards: CDM-Qx/QxL, -700, -710, -710G, SLM-5650/5650A ............................1–12

1.4.4.2TMI Cards: CDM-Qx/QxL, -700, -710, -710G, SLM-5650/5650A.............................1–13

1.4.5CRS-300 System Controller and Power Supply Card Assemblies........................................1–14

1.5CRS-350 ESC Switch Description..........................................................................................1–14

1.6Summary of Specifications......................................................................................................1–16

1.6.1CRS-300 Specifications.........................................................................................................1–16

1.6.2Modem vs. Terrestrial User Data Interface Specifications....................................................1–17

1.6.3CRS-280 and CRS-280L Specifications................................................................................1–18

1.6.4CRS-350 Specifications.........................................................................................................1–18

1.6.5Dimensional Envelopes.........................................................................................................1–19

CHAPTER 2.INSTALLATION ............................................................................................2–1

2.1Unpacking and Inspection.........................................................................................................2–1

2.2Rack Mounting...........................................................................................................................2–1

CHAPTER 3.ETHERNET NETWORK CONFIGURATIONS.............................................3–1

3.1Introduction................................................................................................................................3–1

3.2Ethernet Routers vs. Switches ..................................................................................................3–1

3.3Ethernet Configuration Examples............................................................................................3–2

3.3.1Ethernet Network Overview....................................................................................................3–2

3.3.2Ethernet Redundancy with CRS-300.......................................................................................3–3

3.3.2.1Wired-thru Connection ...................................................................................................3–3

3.3.2.2Wired-around Connection...............................................................................................3–3

3.3.3Hub-to-Hub with Standard Traffic using Switches .................................................................3–4

3.3.4Hub-to-Hub with Standard Traffic using Routers ...................................................................3–6

3.3.5Hub-to-Remotes with Standard Traffic using Routers or Switches ........................................3–8

3.3.6Hub-to-Remotes, Split-path Traffic using Routers (Point-to-Multipoint).............................3–10

3.3.7Hub-to-Remotes, Split-path Traffic using Switches (Point-to-Multipoint)...........................3–12

CHAPTER 4.CABLES AND CONNECTIONS ..................................................................4–1

4.1Overview.....................................................................................................................................4–1

4.2Switch-to-Switch Connections ..................................................................................................4–4

4.2.1CRS-300 to CRS-280/280L Connection .................................................................................4–4

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4.2.2CRS-300 to CRS-350 Connection...........................................................................................4–4

4.2.3CRS-300 to CRS-350 and CRS-280/280L Connection...........................................................4–4

4.3CDM-570/570L Modem Connections.....................................................................................4–12

4.3.1Control and Data Connections – CRS-300 to Modems.........................................................4–12

4.3.2User Data Connections – CRS-300 to User...........................................................................4–12

4.4CDM-600/600L Modem Connections.....................................................................................4–16

4.4.1Control and Data Connections – CRS-300 to Modems.........................................................4–16

4.4.2User Data Connections – CRS-300 to User..........................................................................4–18

4.4.3ESC Data Connections – CRS-350 to Modems ....................................................................4–18

4.4.4User ESC Data Connections – CRS-350 to User ..................................................................4–18

4.5CDM-625 Modem Connections ..............................................................................................4–22

4.5.1RMI/TMI Limitations and Considerations............................................................................4–22

4.5.2Carrier-in-Carrier®(CnC) Data Connections ........................................................................4–22

4.5.3Control and Data Connections – CRS-300 to Modem ..........................................................4–24

4.5.3.1Required Control Cabling (Regardless of Driving Traffic Data Type) ........................4–24

4.5.3.2G.703 Balanced / Unbalanced Data Connections.........................................................4–25

4.5.3.3ASI Data Connections ..................................................................................................4–26

4.5.3.4EIA-422 Data Connections...........................................................................................4–27

4.5.3.5HSSI Data Connections................................................................................................4–27

4.5.3.6LVDS Data Connections ..............................................................................................4–27

4.5.3.7Quad E1 Data Connections...........................................................................................4–28

4.5.3.8Ethernet Data Connections ...........................................................................................4–29

4.5.3.8.1Ethernet Data Connection – Wired-thru Method (No Sub-Mux)...........................4–29

4.5.3.8.2Ethernet Data Connection – Wired-around Method (Sub-Mux) ............................4–30

4.5.4Data Connections – CRS-300 to User..................................................................................4–35

4.5.5Data Connections – CRS-350 Engineering Service Channel (ESC) Switch.........................4–35

4.5.5.1ESC Data Connections – CRS-350 to Modems............................................................4–35

4.5.5.2ESC Data Connections – CRS-350 to User..................................................................4–35

4.5.6Operation of the CDM-625 in CDM-600/600L Emulation Mode.........................................4–35

4.5.6.1Preparing the CDM-625 for Operation in CDM-600/600L Emulation Mode..............4–35

4.5.6.2Control and Data Connections – CRS-300 to Modems in CDM-600/600L Emulation

Mode ......................................................................................................................................4–36

4.6CDM-Qx/QxL Modem Connections.......................................................................................4–40

4.6.1RMI/TMI Limitations and Considerations............................................................................4–40

4.6.2EIA-485 Connections – CRS-300 to Modems......................................................................4–40

4.6.3Control Y-Cable Connections – CRS-300 to Modems..........................................................4–42

4.6.4Traffic Data Connections – CRS-300 to Modems.................................................................4–42

4.6.5User Data Connections – CRS-300 to User...........................................................................4–43

4.7CDM-700 Modem Connections ..............................................................................................4–50

4.7.1RMI/TMI Limitations and Considerations............................................................................4–50

4.7.2Interface Combinations..........................................................................................................4–50

4.7.3Control Cable Connections – CRS-300 to Modems..............................................................4–51

4.7.4Serial Traffic Data Connections – CRS-300 to Modems ......................................................4–51

4.7.5Ethernet Traffic Data Connections - CRS-300 to Modems...................................................4–52

4.7.5.1Wired-thru Connections................................................................................................4–52

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4.7.5.2Wired-around Connections...........................................................................................4–52

4.7.6User Data Connections – CRS-300 to User...........................................................................4–52

4.8CDM-710 Modem Connections ..............................................................................................4–60

4.8.1RMI/TMI Limitations and Considerations............................................................................4–60

4.8.2Interface Combinations..........................................................................................................4–60

4.8.3Control Cable Connections – CRS-300 to Modems..............................................................4–61

4.8.4Serial Traffic Data Connections – CRS-300 to Modems ......................................................4–61

4.8.5Ethernet Traffic Data Connections - CRS-300 to Modems...................................................4–61

4.8.6User Data Connections – CRS-300 to User...........................................................................4–61

4.9CDM-710G Modem Connections ...........................................................................................4–66

4.9.1RMI/TMI Limitations and Considerations............................................................................4–66

4.9.2Interface Combinations..........................................................................................................4–66

4.9.3Control Cable Connections – CRS-300 to Modems..............................................................4–67

4.9.4Serial Traffic Data Connections – CRS-300 to Modems ......................................................4–67

4.9.5Ethernet Traffic Data Connections - CRS-300 to Modems...................................................4–67

4.9.6User Data Connections – CRS-300 to User...........................................................................4–67

4.10SLM-5650/5650A Modem Connections .................................................................................4–72

4.10.1RMI/TMI Limitations and Considerations........................................................................4–72

4.10.2Control Cable Connections – CRS-300 to Modems .........................................................4–72

4.10.3Traffic Data Connections – CRS-300 to Modems ............................................................4–72

4.10.3.1Ethernet Traffic Data Connections...........................................................................4–73

4.10.3.1.1Ethernet Bridge Mode via the Optional GbE Interface........................................4–73

4.10.3.1.2Ethernet Bridge Mode via the Optional NP Interface ..........................................4–73

4.10.4User Data Connections – CRS-300 to User......................................................................4–74

4.10.5ESC Data Connections – CRS-350 to Modems................................................................4–74

4.10.6User ESC Data Connections – CRS-350 to User..............................................................4–74

4.11IF Cable Connections ..............................................................................................................4–80

4.11.1IF Cable Connections – Single Transponder (without CRS-280/280L) ...........................4–80

4.11.2Multiple Transponder IF Connections (Using IF Switch).................................................4–82

CHAPTER 5.MODEM, RMI/TMI, AND SWITCH CONFIGURATION.................................5–1

5.2Modem Configuration...............................................................................................................5–2

5.2.1 Modem Power .........................................................................................................................5–2

5.2.2 Modem Firmware and Hardware Requirements......................................................................5–2

5.2.2.1 Flash Updating................................................................................................................5–2

5.2.3 Modem Operational Configuration .........................................................................................5–2

5.2.4 Modem Redundancy Configuration ........................................................................................5–3

5.2.4.1 Switch to CDM-570/570L, CDM-600/600L Redundancy Configuration......................5–3

5.2.4.2 Switch to CDM-625 Redundancy Configuration............................................................5–3

5.2.4.2.1 CDM-625 Redundancy Configuration with Carrier-in-Carrier®..............................5–4

5.2.4.3 Switch to CDM-700, CDM-710, CDM-710G Redundancy Configuration....................5–5

5.2.4.4 Switch to SLM-5650/5650A Redundancy Configuration ..............................................5–6

5.2.4.5 Switch to CDM-Qx/QxL Redundancy Configuration....................................................5–8

5.3RMI Card Configuration Reference......................................................................................5–10

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5.4TMI Card Configuration Reference ......................................................................................5–11

5.4.1EIA-530 Interfaces via the CRS-316 TMI.............................................................................5–11

5.4.2EIA-232/-422, V.35 Interfaces via the CRS-320 and CRS-340 TMIs..................................5–13

5.4.3HSSI Interfaces via the CRS-336 TMI..................................................................................5–15

5.4.4HSSI Interface via the CRS-370 TMI ...................................................................................5–17

5.5Switch Configuration...............................................................................................................5–18

5.5.1Switch Power.........................................................................................................................5–18

5.5.3CRS-300 Front Panel Configuration .....................................................................................5–21

5.5.3.1Activate Traffic Modems..............................................................................................5–21

5.5.3.2Verify Connection To Each Active Modem.................................................................5–22

5.5.3.3Set Operation Mode......................................................................................................5–22

5.5.3.4Set Holdoff Period........................................................................................................5–23

5.5.3.4.1Set Backup Holdoff Period.....................................................................................5–23

5.5.3.4.2Set Restore Holdoff Period.....................................................................................5–24

5.5.3.5Set Alarm Masking.......................................................................................................5–24

CHAPTER 6.CONNECTOR PINOUTS ..............................................................................6–1

6.1CRS-230 Controller Connectors...............................................................................................6–1

6.1.1IF Switch Control – DB-25M Connector ................................................................................6–1

6.1.2485 Pass-Through – DB-9F Connector...................................................................................6–2

6.1.3Remote Control Connector – DB-9M Connector....................................................................6–2

6.1.4System Alarms – DB-25F Connector......................................................................................6–3

6.2TMI User Data Connectors.......................................................................................................6–4

6.2.1EIA-232/422/V.35 – DB-25F Connector (CRS-316)..............................................................6–4

6.2.2EIA-232/422/V.35/LVDS – DB-25F Connector (CRS-320/340) ...........................................6–5

6.2.3ASI – BNC Connectors (CRS-325)

.........................................................................................6–6

6.2.48 kHz IDR Connector – RJ-45F (CRS-330)............................................................................6–6

6.2.5Balanced G.703 – DB-15F Connector (CRS-325/330/340)....................................................6–7

6.2.6Unbalanced G.703 – BNC Connectors (CRS-325/330/340)...................................................6–8

6.2.7Unbalanced G.703 – 4-Port BNC Connectors (CRS-345) ......................................................6–8

6.2.8HSSI – HD-50F Connector (CRS-336/370)............................................................................6–9

6.2.910/100/1000 Ethernet – RJ-45F Connector (CRS-316/336) .................................................6–10

6.2.10Quad E1 – RJ-48F Connectors (CRS-365) .......................................................................6–11

6.2.11Quad E1 – DB-9F Connectors (CRS-365D).....................................................................6–12

CHAPTER 7.FRONT PANEL OPERATION.......................................................................7–1

7.1Introduction................................................................................................................................7–1

7.1.1Front Panel Keypad.................................................................................................................7–2

7.1.2Front Panel LED Indicators.....................................................................................................7–3

7.1.2.1Unit Status LED Indicators.............................................................................................7–3

7.1.2.2Modem Status LED Indicators........................................................................................7–4

7.1.3Front Panel Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) ...................................................................7–5

7.1.4Opening Screen .......................................................................................................................7–5

7.2CRS-300 Menu Structure..........................................................................................................7–6

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7.3SELECT (Top-Level) Menu......................................................................................................7–7

7.4SELECT: CONFIG (Configuration)........................................................................................7–7

7.4.1CONFIG: MANUAL...............................................................................................................7–8

7.4.2CONFIG: AUTO [AUTO-OFF or AUTO-ON]......................................................................7–8

7.4.3CONFIG: OPTIONS ...............................................................................................................7–9

7.4.4CONFIG: REMOTE..............................................................................................................7–11

7.4.5CONFIG: ACTIVE (Active Modems) ..................................................................................7–12

7.5SELECT: INFO (Information)...............................................................................................7–13

7.5.1INFO: S/N .............................................................................................................................7–13

7.5.2INFO: ID ...............................................................................................................................7–13

7.5.3INFO: SETUP .......................................................................................................................7–13

7.5.4INFO: IF-SWITCH ...............................................................................................................7–13

7.5.5INFO: REMCONT (Remote Control Info)...........................................................................7–14

7.5.6INFO: MASK (Alarm Mask Info).........................................................................................7–14

7.6SELECT: MONITOR .............................................................................................................7–14

7.6.1MONITOR: STATUS ...........................................................................................................7–14

7.6.2MONITOR: SW-ALARM.....................................................................................................7–15

7.6.3MONITOR: STORED-EVENTS ..........................................................................................7–18

7.6.3.1MONITOR: STORED-EVENTS ÆVIEW .................................................................7–18

7.6.4MONITOR: COMMS (Communications State)....................................................................7–18

7.6.5MONITOR: IO......................................................................................................................7–18

7.7SELECT: STORE/LD (Store or Load Configuration).........................................................7–19

7.7.1STORE/LD: STORE .............................................................................................................7–19

7.7.2STORE/LD: LOAD...............................................................................................................7–19

7.8SELECT: UTILITY ................................................................................................................7–20

7.8.1UTILITY: SET- RTC (Set Real-Time Clock).......................................................................7–20

7.8.2UTILITY: DISPLAY (Display Brightness) ..........................................................................7–20

7.8.3UTILITY: SWITCH-ID ........................................................................................................7–20

7.8.4UTILITY: TEST....................................................................................................................7–21

7.8.5UTILITY: RELAY................................................................................................................7–21

APPENDIX A.CABLE DRAWINGS....................................................................................A-1

A.1Introduction................................................................................................................................A-1

A.2User/Utility Cables.....................................................................................................................A-1

A.2.1EIA-530 to EIA-422 Data Cable.........................................................................................A-2

A.2.2EIA-530 to V.35 Data Cable...............................................................................................A-3

A.2.3Switch Programming Cable ................................................................................................A-4

A.3Control Cables............................................................................................................................A-5

A.3.1Control Cable for CDM-625...............................................................................................A-6

A.3.2Standard EIA-485 Multi-drop Shielded Cable, (15X) DB-9 Female..................................A-7

A.3.3EIA-485 Cable Termination, (15X) DB-9 Male.................................................................A-8

A.3.4EIA-485 Null Modem Cable, DB-9 Male...........................................................................A-9

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