Chapter 6. Fast Activation Procedure; Fast Overview - Comtech EF Data CDM-710 Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 6. FAST ACTIVATION
PROCEDURE

6.1 FAST Overview

The CDM-710 and CDM-710L Broadcast Satellite Modems incorporate a number
of optional features. In order to permit a lower initial cost, you may purchase the
unit with only the desired features enabled.
If you wish to upgrade the functionality of a unit at a later date, Comtech EF Data
provides Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST), which permits the purchase
and activation of options through special authorization codes. You may contact
Comtech EF Data Product Support to purchase these unique, register-specific
Fast Access Codes, and then load these codes into the modem using the front
panel keypad or the HTTP (Web Server) Interface (accessible by connecting your
PC Ethernet port to the CDM-710/L 'J4 | Ethernet' 10/100 Base-T M&C Ethernet
port).
FAST System Theory: FAST facilitates on-site upgrade of the operating feature
set without removing a unit from the setup. FAST technology allows you to order
a unit precisely tailored for the initial application. When your service
requirements change, you can upgrade the topology of the unit to meet these
requirements within minutes. This accelerated upgrade is possible because of
FAST's extensive use of the programmable logic devices incorporated into
Comtech EF Data products.
FAST Implementation: Comtech EF Data implements the FAST system in the
modem at the factory. All FAST Features are available through the basic platform
unit at the time of order – FAST allows immediate activation of available options,
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