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CMR-5995
Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver
CMR-5995
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN-CMR5995-IOM
Revision 1
August 15, 2008
Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2008. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, (480) 333-2200, FAX: (480) 333-2161

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operation Manual Part Number MN-CMR5995-IOM Revision 1 August 15, 2008 Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2008. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, (480) 333-2200, FAX: (480) 333-2161...
  • Page 3 This value should not be changed from the factory default setting (1,000,000) unless the receiver is being utilized for low-latency traffic such as VoIP traffic. Comtech EF Data recommends modifying this parameter to improve latency and jitter performance, to a setting greater than 5,000,000.
  • Page 4 Notes: AGILE DOC IDs: ER-CMR5995-EA1, ER-CMR6000-EA1 AGILE C05247 THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO REVISION Page 2...
  • Page 5 Errata B Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Changes to Appendix F. DVB-S/S2 BER Performance Date: June 26, 2009 Original Manual MNCMR5995.IOM Rev 1 Part Number: Errata Number / ER-CMR5995-EB1 Agile CO Number C08557 Agile Document ID Change Specifics: This information will be incorporated into the next revision. Appendix F, p. F-1:...
  • Page 6 C08557 AGILE DOC ID ER-CMR5995-EB1 THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO REVISION/UPDATE! AGILE...
  • Page 7 Errata C Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Changes to DVB-S2 Pilot, Chapter 4 and Appendix D Date: October 5, 2009 Original Manual MNCMR5995.IOM Rev 1 Part Number: Errata Number / ER-CMR5995-EC1 Agile CO Number C09574 Agile Document ID Change Specifics: This information will be incorporated into the next revision: Added to Chapter 4, 4.2.14.1 Primary and Backup Tuner Configurations, p.
  • Page 8 This page is intentionally blank. C09574 AGILE DOC ID ER-CMR5995-EC1 THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO REVISION/UPDATE! AGILE...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PREFACE .............................. VII     Customer Support  .............................  v ii   About this Manual ............................  v iii   Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual ................ viii   Conventions and References ..........................  v iii   Cautions and Warnings ............................ viii   Metric Conversion  .............................. ix   Recommended Standard Designations  ........................ ix   Trademarks ................................ ix   Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance ....................  i x   Emissions Compliance  .............................. ix  ...
  • Page 10 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Table of Contents MN-CMR5995-IOM     Major Assembly ............................. 2‐1     Unpacking  .............................. 2‐1     Installation  ............................. 2‐2     Initial Configuration .......................... 2‐3     Connect External Cables ......................... 2‐4 CHAPTER 3. INTERFACE PINOUTS .................. 3­1         Pinout Overview ............................ 3‐1  ...
  • Page 11 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Table of Contents MN-CMR5995-IOM     4.3.2 Main Menu ............................ 4‐32     4.3.3 Redundancy Menu  .......................... 4‐33     4.3.4 Administration Menu ........................... 4‐34     4.3.5 ASI Configuration Menu ........................ 4‐39     4.3.6 IGMP Configuration Menu  ........................ 4‐41     4.3.7 Egress Configuration Menu ........................ 4‐42...
  • Page 12 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Table of Contents MN-CMR5995-IOM     Configure the Equipment ........................ D–5     Important Terms to Understand ....................... D–7 APPENDIX E. CONFIGURING AND CONTROLLING THE DIGICAST CMR­5995 MEDIA    ROUTER WITH SNMP ........................  E –1       Required SNMP Information for Configuring a Digicast Product ..............  E –1     Configuring the Digicast CMR‐5995 Product for SNMP ................  E –2     SNMP and Digicast Products  ........................  E –3  ...
  • Page 13 Figure 1-1. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Front Panel ..........1–1   Figure 1-2. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Rear Panel ........... 1–2   Figure 1-3. CMR-5995 Configured as a Satellite-to-Ethernet IP Router ........1–3   Figure 3-1. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Rear Panel ............ 3-1  ...
  • Page 14 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Table of Contents MN-CMR5995-IOM Notes:...

  • Page 15: Preface

    480.333.2433 or 480.333.4357 (Customer Support Desk) 480.282.2850 (After Hours Support) 480.333.2161 FAX To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or replacement: • the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department. Be prepared to supply the Contact Customer Support representative with the model number, serial number, and a description of the problem.

  • Page 16: About This Manual

    About this Manual This manual provides installation and operation information, functional capabilities, and performance specifications for the Comtech EF Data (CEFD) CMR-5995 Digicast Media Router S2 Receivers. The manual additionally provides information on how to connect the CMR-5995 to other data transport equipment.

  • Page 17: Metric Conversion

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Preface MN-CMR5995-IOM Metric Conversion Metric conversion information is located on the inside back cover of this manual. This information is provided to assist the operator in cross-referencing non-Metric to Metric conversions.

  • Page 18: Safety Compliance

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Preface MN-CMR5995-IOM Safety Compliance EN60950 Compliance Applicable testing is routinely performed as a condition of manufacturing on all units to ensure compliance with safety requirements of EN60950. This equipment meets the Safety of Information Technology Equipment specification as defined in EN60950.

  • Page 19: Warranty Policy

    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.

  • Page 20: Exclusive Remedies

    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.

  • Page 21: Introduction

    Serial Interface (ASI) to IP/ASI Receiver The CMR-5995 is an economical, L-Band-to-IP Receiver providing price-versus-performance unparalleled in today’s market. Additionally, the CMR-5995 provides the ability to multiplex the L-band tuner stream to an incoming ASI transport stream. The CMR-5995 receives Multiprotocol Encapsulated (MPE) data as specified in ETSI EN 301 192 over MPEG-2 packets or raw Transport Streams (TS) carrying audio, video or data over an L-Band input.

  • Page 22: Standard Features

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Introduction MN-CMR5995-IOM The CMR-5995 supports: • DVB-S (2 to 45 Msps) FEC Rates: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 • DVB-S2 QPSK (2 to 32 Msps) FEC Rates: 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9 and 9/10 •...

  • Page 23: Performance

    DVB-S2 (32 Msps) Minimum Input Level -50 dBm Maximum Input Level -25 dBm ASI to ASI PCR Jitter <75nS Configurations The CMR-5995, shown in Figure 1-3, is a Satellite-to-Ethernet IP router. Figure 1-3. CMR-5995 Configured as a Satellite-to-Ethernet IP Router 1–3...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Introduction MN-CMR5995-IOM Specifications Parameter Specification DVB-S ( 2 to 45 Msps) FEC Rates: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 L-Band Tuner QPSK ( 2 to 32 Msps) FEC Rates: 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9 and 9/10...

  • Page 25: Acronym Definitions

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Introduction MN-CMR5995-IOM Acronym Definitions Asynchronous Serial Interface Address Resolution Protocol CEFD Comtech EF Data Digital Video Broadcasting DVB-S Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite DVB-S2 Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite (Second Generation)
  • Page 26 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Introduction MN-CMR5995-IOM TERM Terminal TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol Transport Stream Demultiplexer User Datagram Protocol VLAN Virtual Local Area Network 1–6...

  • Page 27: Installation And Initial Configuration

    Chapter 2. INSTALLATION AND INITIAL CONFIGURATION Major Assembly The CEFD CMR-5995 is available in a standalone configuration. Table 2-1 lists the components provided with a standard configuration. In the event any listed item is missing, please contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support.
  • Page 28 Incomplete Physically damaged Inoperable Installation The CMR-5995 is designed for ease of installation and configuration. Once the unit has been removed from the packing container, please follow these instructions: Step Procedure Place the unit on a flat surface with free airflow, where the LEDs can be clearly observed and with unrestricted access to the rear panel of the unit.
  • Page 29 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Installation & Initial Configuration MN-CMR5995-IOM Initial Configuration The initial configuration requires setting up the IP parameters using the terminal cable. Once the IP parameters have been configured, the terminal cable can be removed. Store the terminal cable in a known location, because it may be needed in the future.

  • Page 30: Connect External Cables

    L-Band input, but also outputs 13 VDC or 18 VDC @ 600mA. IMPORTANT If the CMR-5995 is not going to power an LNB, then the LNB power should be set to output 0 VDC (no output), or insert a DC-Block inline between the L-Band interface and any external device.

  • Page 31: Interface Pinouts

    Chapter 3. INTERFACE PINOUTS Pinout Overview The rear panel interface (Figure 3-1) provides all necessary external connections between the CMR-5995 and other equipment. Figure 3-1. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Rear Panel DC Power Definition Center +5VDC Outer Ring...

  • Page 32: Rj-45 Ethernet

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Interface Pinouts MN-CMR5995-IOM RJ-45 Ethernet Definition TXD+ TXD- RXD+ RXD- RJ-12 Redundancy Definition RJ-12 Terminal Definition...

  • Page 33: Asi (Rx And Tx)

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Interface Pinouts MN-CMR5995-IOM ASI (RX and TX) Definition Center 8B/10B 270 Mbps Outer Ring F-Type L-Band Definition Input 950-2150 MHz Center Output +13VDC or + 18VDC 0.6A Outer Ring...

  • Page 34: Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver Cmr-5995 (Mr-S2-Asi) Revision

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Interface Pinouts MN-CMR5995-IOM Notes:...

  • Page 35: Introduction

    After following the initial configuration procedure (see Chapter 2) to establish a valid IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway for the CMR-5995, activate a browser on the PC’s desktop. Enter the IP address for the CMR-5995 into the URL field as shown in Figure 4-1.

  • Page 36: Figure 4-1. Connecting To The Cmr-5995

    Interface, then the port number must be appended with a colon to the IP address. IMPORTANT Figure 4-1. Connecting To The CMR-5995 A successful connection between the PC and the CMR-5995 results in the display of the Login page shown in Figure 4-2. Figure 4-2. CMR-5995 Login Page...

  • Page 37: Figure 4-3. Cmr-5995 Home Page

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM The Login page is the entry point to the CMR-5995 menu system via a browser. The default user name is “ ” and the default password is “ ”.

  • Page 38: Administrative Configuration

    The CMR-5995 Administrative Configuration page contains the following configurable, required parameters: User Name The CMR-5995’s User Name is user configurable and is used for connecting to the unit via IP management services and terminal services. The default user name is “...

  • Page 39: System Location

    Enter the contact information of the system administrator for support. System Location Enter the physical location where the unit has been installed. Enable Telnet Use the checkbox to Enable or Disable Telnet application on the CMR-5995. Update Firmware These fields are provided to allow for software/firmware changes.

  • Page 40: Snmp Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.2.2 SNMP Configuration Select the [SNMP] option to display the SNMP Configuration page. SNMP R/W Community The community name for authentication for read/write access to the private MIB.

  • Page 41: Vload Configuration

    4.2.3 Vload Configuration Vload is a system used to remotely update the CMR-5995 receiver via multicast transmission. Please refer to the Digicast section of the Vload manual for information on how to use the head- end software component of Vload.

  • Page 42: Syslog Configuration

    Syslog is a common feature of the Linux operating system. Syslog allows the events that occur on the CMR-5995 to be sent to a server where they can be logged. The events are delivered to a configured server over Ethernet IP.

  • Page 43: Redundancy Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.2.5 Redundancy Configuration Redundancy is available when two units are used to ensure reliable service in the event of failure of a unit. The units are configured in Primary/Backup roles and communicate between each other using a serial cable (Part Number CA-0000011) connected to each unit’s redundant port and via Ethernet.

  • Page 44: Network Configuration

    Network Configuration Select the NETWORK menu item to display the Network Configuration page. IP Address The IP Address assigned to the CMR-5995’s LAN interface. The IP Address is entered in dotted decimal format. Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask assigned to the CMR-5995’s LAN interface. The Subnet Mask is entered in dotted decimal format and is typically 255.255.255.0 for a C-Class mask, 255.255.0.0 for a B-...

  • Page 45: Link Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM Link Configuration Select the line speed and duplex setting on the CMR-5995’s LAN interface. The available options are: • Auto – the port will auto-negotiate the configuration of the port •...

  • Page 46: Network Arp

    MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.2.7 Network ARP The CMR-5995 allows the user to define a static ARP for a defined IP address. This mode should only be used when an IP flow is required to be directed to a particular MAC address. Name The name of the table entry.

  • Page 47: Egress

    Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.2.8 Egress The Egress Configuration page addresses the CMR-5995’s configuration for the ASI egress interface. Figure 4-4. Egress Page Framing Mode Selects whether the ASI operates with either 188-byte or 204-byte MPEG-2 Frames.

  • Page 48: Igmp Configuration

    The maximum number of attempts the CMR-5995 will make for soliciting for Multicast subscribers before the Multicast stream is pruned off. Response Timeout The maximum amount of time the CMR-5995 will wait for a Multicast Subscribers before the Multicast stream is pruned off. 4-14...

  • Page 49: Unicast Routing Configuration

    Selects whether the CMR-5995 will support the routing of Unicast traffic. Route unknown to default gateway When selected, all incoming Unicast that is not destined for the CMR-5995 local network subnet will be directed to the configured default gateway. Filter on Satellite MAC (MPE/IP) The hardware Media Access Control (MAC) address assigned for Unicast operation.
  • Page 50 MAC. This value does not affect the characteristics of multicast data flow. Do not use the CMR-5995 Ethernet MAC – this address should be the MAC assigned by the route defined in the Encapsulator at the uplink (headend).

  • Page 51: Mpe/Ip Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.2.11 MPE/IP Configuration A configured PID value, in hexadecimal, is required for MPE/IP data to be extracted from the transport stream and sent to the CPU. Once a valid PID value is configured, and data is found on a transport stream, the data is decapsulated and delivered to the Ethernet port.
  • Page 52 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM Mode MPE/IP or DVB-TS IP (DVB-TS) If DVB-TS Mode is selected, then a valid IP address is required. This is the destination IP address, and can be either multicast or unicast.

  • Page 53: Tuner Mpeg Ts Route Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.2.12 Tuner MPEG TS Route Configuration From the pull down, select which interface (Tuner or ASI) to configure. Select the “Service List” button at the bottom of the page to see all services on the particular input.

  • Page 54: Port Number

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM Program Number The program number, as defined in the service list, to be routed to the Ethernet as Transport Stream over IP. PMT PID Number The PMT PID to be routed to the Ethernet as Transport Stream over IP.

  • Page 55: Service Filter Route Configuration

    Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.2.13 Service Filter Route Configuration This menu allows the CMR-5995 to filter incoming transport streams and route the content from either the ASI or Tuner inputs to the ASI output. Enable Enables or disables a program.
  • Page 56 CMR-5995. PID Out The hexadecimal value of an output PID contained within a transport stream from the CMR-5995. This feature allows the operator to set up and remap incoming and outgoing PID values for a transport stream. PMT PID In The hexadecimal value of the input PMT PID to the CMR-5995.

  • Page 57: Tuner Configuration

    The CMR-5995 will only attempt to use the backup configuration in the event the primary carrier is not available, and if a switch time of greater than 0 (zero) is set. If the unit is unable to lock to the backup tuner settings, the unit will continue to switch between backup and primary frequencies based on the switch time until lock is achieved.
  • Page 58 12,750 MHz. For C-Band operation, this frequency ranges from 3,400 MHz to 4,200 MHz. The combination of the LO and the downlink frequency produce the L-Band frequency expected by the CMR-5995. Some examples are as follows: Example 1: LO = 10,750 MHz Ku-Band Receive Frequency = 11,895 MHz L-Band Frequency = 11,895 MHz –...
  • Page 59 Off if LNB voltage is not required The CMR-5995 is capable of providing up to 600mA of current in either mode of operation. It is recommended, that if the LNB voltage is not required, either polarity be set to ‘Off’ or that a DC block be installed.
  • Page 60 Switch Time The number of seconds the unit should wait before attempting to locate the backup carrier. If set to disabled (by setting to a value of 0 (zero)), the CMR-5995 will not attempt to switch to a backup carrier.

  • Page 61: Route Statistics

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.2.15 Route Statistics 4-27...

  • Page 62: Tuner Statistics

    Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.2.16 Tuner Statistics Statistical reports are available from the CMR-5995 using this menu. These detailed tuner statistics can be used to troubleshoot problems with a satellite link. The available report options are: • MPE/IP •...
  • Page 63 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM Active Configuration Displays whether the tuner is running with the Primary or Backup configuration. Initialized Displays whether the tuner is initialized or not. The I2C address where the processor found the tuner is displayed.

  • Page 64: Terminal Interface

    The Terminal Interface allows the entire unit to be configured and managed, but this interface can only be used while a serial connection is present between the CMR-5995 and a PC. The screens shown in this section are displayed via a Telnet connection.

  • Page 65: Figure 4-5. Menu Hierarchy (Via Terminal Interface)

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM Figure 4-5. Menu Hierarchy (Via Terminal Interface) Once the terminal interface is connected, as described in Chapter 2.4 Initial Configuration, press the <ENTER> key. Observe the Login screen, and after a successful login, the Main Menu as shown in Section 4.3.2.

  • Page 66: Login

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.1 Login The login prompt is displayed upon entry via Telnet or a serial connection. The default user name is “ ”, and the default password is “...

  • Page 67: Redundancy Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.3 Redundancy Menu Redundancy is available when two units are used to ensure reliable service in the event of a failure or loss of signal. The units are configured in Primary/Backup roles and communicate between each other via cable connected to each unit’s redundant port.

  • Page 68: Administration Menu

    4.3.4 Administration Menu Unit Name The name of this receiver. User Name The CMR-5995’s User Name is user configurable and is used for connecting to the unit via IP management services. The default user name is “ ”. comtech Password The CMR-5995’s Password is user configurable and is used for authenticating a user when...
  • Page 69 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM System Location The physical location where the unit has been installed. SNMP IP Address Defines the SNMP server where traps are sent. SNMP R/W Community The community name for authentication for read/write access to the private MIB.
  • Page 70 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.4.1 Vload Configuration Menu Vload is a system used to remotely update the MRS-2 receiver via multicast transmission. Please refer to the Digicast section of the Vload manual for information on how to use the head-end software component of Vload.

  • Page 71: Port Number Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.4.2 Port Number Configuration In addition to the features illustrated, one additional feature is available, for security reasons, via the serial interface only. Modifying the port numbers prevents attacks on “well known” ports by devices known as port scanners.
  • Page 72 Syslog is a common feature of the Linux operating system. Syslog allows the events that occur on the CMR-5995 to be sent to a server where they can be logged. The events are delivered to a configured server over Ethernet IP.

  • Page 73: Asi Configuration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.4.4 Load Factory Defaults The Load Factory Defaults feature allows the user to restore the unit to the original configuration as it was set up before leaving the factory.

  • Page 74: Asi Mpeg Ts Configuration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.5.2 ASI Service Filter Configuration Menu 4.3.5.3 ASI MPEG TS Configuration Menu 4-40...

  • Page 75: Igmp Configuration Menu

    The maximum number of attempts the CMR-5995 will make for soliciting for Multicast subscribers before the Multicast stream is pruned off. Response Timeout The maximum amount of time the CMR-5995 will wait for a Multicast Subscribers before the Multicast stream is pruned off. 4-41...

  • Page 76: Egress Configuration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.7 Egress Configuration Menu 4-42...

  • Page 77: Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8 Stats Menu The following diagram shows the hierarchal structure of the Terminal Interface-based Stats menus and the sections in this chapter which illustrate the menu pages within this hierarchy.

  • Page 78: Dma Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8.1 DMA Stats Menu 4-44...
  • Page 79 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8.2 Ethernet Stats Menus 4.3.8.3 ASI Stats menu 4-45...
  • Page 80 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8.3.1 ASI MPE/IP Stats Menu 4.3.8.3.1.1 ASI Detailed MPE/IP Stats Menu 4-46...
  • Page 81 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8.3.1.2 ASI Detailed MPE/IP Advanced Stats Menu 4.3.8.3.2 ASI MPEG TS Stats Menu 4-47...
  • Page 82 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8.3.2.1 Detailed ASI MPEG TS Stats Menu 4.3.8.3.2.2 Detailed ASI MPEG TS Advanced Stats Menu 4-48...
  • Page 83 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8.3.3 ASI Service Filter Stats Menu 4-49...
  • Page 84 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8.4 Tuner Stats Menu Statistical reports are available from the CMR-5995 using this menu. The available report options are: • MPE/IP • MPEG TS •...
  • Page 85 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8.4.1 Tuner MPE/IP Stats Menu 4.3.8.4.1.1 Detailed Tuner MPE/IP Stats Menu 4-51...
  • Page 86 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8.4.1.2 Detailed Tuner MPE/IP Advanced Stats Menu 4.3.8.4.2 Tuner MPEG TS Stats Menu 4-52...
  • Page 87 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8.4.2.1 Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Stats 4.3.8.4.2.2 Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Advanced Stats Menu 4-53...
  • Page 88 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.8.4.3 Detailed Tuner Stats Menu 4-54...

  • Page 89: Network Configuration Menu

    4.3.9 Network Configuration Menu IP Address The IP Address assigned to the CMR-5995’s LAN interface. The IP Address is entered in dotted decimal format. Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask assigned to the CMR-5995’s LAN interface. The Subnet Mask is entered in dotted decimal format and is typically 255.255.255.0 for a C-Class mask, 255.255.0.0 for a B-...

  • Page 90: Unicast Routing Configuration Menu

    MAC. This value does not affect the characteristics of multicast data flow. Do not use the CMR-5995 Ethernet MAC – this address should be the MAC assigned by the route defined in the Encapsulator at the uplink (headend).

  • Page 91: Tuner Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.11 Tuner Menu This menu enables the user to configure the tuner for operation. The terminal configuration of the tuner is simple to perform and can be done at installation time.
  • Page 92 The CMR-5995 can be configured to have a backup (secondary) configuration. The backup tuner configuration allows the user to configure a backup configuration in the event the main carrier is taken down. The CMR-5995 will only attempt to use the backup configuration in the event the primary carrier is not available.
  • Page 93 Off if LNB voltage is not required The CMR-5995 is capable of providing up to 600mA of current in either mode of operation. It is recommended, that if the LNB voltage is not required, either polarity be set to ‘Off’ or that a DC block be installed.
  • Page 94 • Mode D Switch Enables or disables the ability to switch to a backup carrier. If set to disabled, the CMR-5995 will not attempt to switch to a backup carrier. Switch Time The number of seconds the unit should wait before attempting to locate the backup carrier.
  • Page 95 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.11.2 Tuner MPE/IP Configuration Menu A configured PID value in hexadecimal is required for MPE/IP data to be extracted from the transport stream and sent to the CPU. Once a valid PID value is configured, and data is found on a transport stream, the data is decapsulated and delivered to the Ethernet port.
  • Page 96 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5995-IOM 4.3.11.3 Tuner MPEG TS Configuration Menu Name The name of the incoming program that is extracted from the Program Service Information. Program Number The program number to be routed to the Ethernet as Transport Stream over IP.

  • Page 97: Telnet Interface

    In the text window, enter “telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx,” where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP Open: address of the CMR-5995. If the port number has been modified from the via the standard 23 Terminal Interface, then the port number must be appended with a colon to the IP address.

  • Page 98: Trivial File Transfer Protocol (Tftp)

    MN-CMR5995-IOM Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) The CMR-5995 supports changes to the resident software and firmware by means of the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP). This enables changes to be made remotely via the LAN interface. It is recommended to use Solarwinds TFTP server application (available at http://support.solarwinds.net/updates/SelectProgramFree.cfm).

  • Page 99: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) allows an SNMP Manager such as OpenView or Castle Rock to be used to remotely manage the CMR-5995 in an automated fashion. The CMR-5995 supports SNMP versions 1 and 2 (SNMPv1 and SNMPv2). Two types of Management Information Bases (MIBs) are supported: MIB II and private MIB.

  • Page 100: Snmp Traps

    4.6.1 SNMP Traps The CMR-5995 supports SNMP Traps for providing unsolicited SNMP events to a pre- configured SNMP Manager. The SNMP Trap may be used as a tool to automatically notify an SNMP manager of a change that has taken place on the unit. Traps typically define a state change such as an interface that goes from active to inactive (or up to down).

  • Page 101: Appendix A. Software Upgrade

    Appendix A. SOFTWARE UPGRADE Introduction The CMR-5995 is enabled to receive an upgrade via TFTP transmission. Comtech EF Data recommends using the Solarwinds TFTP server application (available at http://support.solarwinds.net/updates/SelectProgramFree.cfm) for upgrading the product. CEFD provides download instructions for the software upgrade. The...

  • Page 102: Web Interface

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Software Upgrade MN-CMR5995-IOM Web Interface Access the menu: Administrative Configuration Step 4, Reset Step 1, Unit TFTP Server IP Address Step 2, Select Image Type Step 3, Update A–2...
  • Page 103 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Software Upgrade MN-CMR5995-IOM Step Procedure In the Update Firmware section, enter the Unit TFTP Server IP Address. Select Application or FPGA or Redboot for the Image Type to be upgraded. Select Update. The software update will begin to download.

  • Page 104: Telnet Or Terminal Interface

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Software Upgrade MN-CMR5995-IOM Telnet or Terminal Interface Access the Administration Menu. Step 1, <D> Download Image Step 2, Image Type Step 3, TFTP IP Server Address Step 4, Step 5, Press any key to <R>...
  • Page 105 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Software Upgrade MN-CMR5995-IOM Step Procedure Select (D) for Download Image. At the “Image type” prompt, enter: 1 for Application or 2 for FPGA or 3 for Redboot. Enter the TFTP IP server address. Once the TFTP IP server address is entered, the software update will begin to download.
  • Page 106 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Software Upgrade MN-CMR5995-IOM Notes: A–6...

  • Page 107: Appendix B. Ip Routing Support

    Appendix B. IP ROUTING SUPPORT Introduction The CMR-5995 provides state-of-the-art L-Band DVB-S and DVB-S2 IP and transport stream delivery based on the ISO/IEC 13818-1, ISO/IEC 13818-6 and DVB Specification for Data Broadcasting (EN 301 192). The following configuration features are provided: •...

  • Page 108: Ip Configuration

    MAC address is a ‘0’. For example, 0x00 11 22 33 44 55 is a Unicast address. Unicast is supported by the CMR-5995 as it would be in any routed network. Packets received by the CMR-5995 are routed to the Ethernet if they meet the subnet criteria or the CMR-5995 is configured to route non-local packets to a default gateway.

  • Page 109: B.2.2 Multicast Routing

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 IP Routing Support MN-CMR5995-IOM B.2.2 Multicast Routing Multicast routing provides point-to-multipoint delivery of IP datagrams. Routes for multicast IP packets are configured according to the following: • IP Addresses, which fall into class D (224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255) •...

  • Page 110: Section Packing

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 IP Routing Support MN-CMR5995-IOM Section Packing Section packing (Figure B-2) is a technique that provides more optimal utilization of the MPEG-2 transport stream (TS) packet structure. When section packing is not used, each TS packet (containing the MPE section) can carry no more than a single section.

  • Page 111: Appendix C. System Log Configuration

    This section illustrates how a system logger can be set up on a Linux or Unix system , allowing the CMR-5995 to report system events to a logger attached via an Ethernet connection. Enabling a System Logger To enable system logging, add the following command string to the bottom of the /etc/syslog.conf file on the Logging Server:...
  • Page 112 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 System Log Configuration MN-CMR5995-IOM Looking in the top of file /etc/init.d/syslog , the following is usually displayed: #!/bin/bash # syslog Starts syslogd/klogd. # chkconfig: 2345 12 88 # description: Syslog is the facility by which many daemons use to log \ # messages to various system log files.

  • Page 113: Appendix D. Setting Up Adigicast Digital Satellite Receiver

    Appendix D. SETTING UP A DIGICAST DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER Introduction Setting up a digital satellite receiver for the delivery of IP or transport stream information over an Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) involves more than just configuring the data related parameters. The person performing the configuration must have knowledge of both communications concepts and satellite communications.
  • Page 114 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5995-IOM The following image illustrates some of the significant terms and indicates their application: D–2...

  • Page 115: Required Information For Setting Up A Digicast Satellite Receiver

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5995-IOM Required Information for Setting Up a Digicast Satellite Receiver To set up the Digicast receiver for receiving a live satellite feed, gather the following data:...

  • Page 116: Verify Frequency Values

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5995-IOM Verify Frequency Values The information gathered in the previous section will become the proper parameters entered into the Digicast receiver. However, before this can be done successfully, several values must be verified: 1.

  • Page 117: Configure The Equipment

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5995-IOM Configure the Equipment Web Interface Example In the following Web interface graphic, the data is shown entered two different ways for the primary and secondary frequency configurations. The frequencies used are as follows:...
  • Page 118 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5995-IOM Terminal Interface Example In the following Terminal interface graphic, the data is shown entered the same way for both the primary and secondary frequency configurations. The frequencies used are as follows:...

  • Page 119: Important Terms To Understand

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5995-IOM Important Terms to Understand Backup Whether there is a backup carrier provided. Carrier Band The Digicast satellite receiver operates at L-Band (950 to 2,150 MHz). The LNB located up at the satellite dish, down-converts the incoming satellite signal at either C-, X-, Ku- or Ka-Band to L-Band, where it is fed into the receiver.
  • Page 120 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5995-IOM Polarization The voltage provided to power the LNB: None – no power is provided to the LNB Horizontal – 18 VDC is provided to the LNB and can be used to switch the LNB’s polarization if supported by the LNB manufacturer...

  • Page 121: Configuring And Controlling The Digicast Cmr­5995 Media Router With Snmp

    Management Protocol (SNMP), first identify the required parameters listed below, then apply them to the unit (Section E.2). Required SNMP Information for Configuring a Digicast Product To set up the Digicast CMR-5995 Media Router for SNMP, the following information must be known: SNMPv1 SNMPv2c 1.

  • Page 122: Configuring The Digicast Cmr-5995 Product For Snmp

    Use the information gathered in Section E.1 to enter the proper parameters into the Digicast CMR-5995 Media Router to make it operational via the Web interface. There are three values that must be enabled to fully utilize all of the SNMP capabilities of the...

  • Page 123: Snmp And Digicast Products

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5995-IOM SNMP and Digicast Products Digicast products may be managed using numerous protocols: Connection Oriented Protocols Connectionless Protocol Web (Hypertext Transport Protocol)
  • Page 124 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5995-IOM MIB II The SNMP MIB-II, as defined by Request for Comments (RFC) 1213, is a compilation of OIDs fashioned in a hierarchical structure, as shown below: The resulting notation used inside the MIB is represented in doted decimal notation as follows: 1.3.6.1.2.1.

  • Page 125: Mib-Ii 10

    Tracks EGP (Exterior Gateway Protocol) aspects mib-II (no longer used) mib-II 10 transmission - currently not used mib-II snmp Tracks SNMP aspects Supported MIB-II OIDs on the Digicast CMR-5995 Media Router product are as follows: MIB-II Type Sub Type Description Supported Number mib-II 1 system 1.3.6.1.2.1.1...
  • Page 126 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5995-IOM MIB-II Type Sub Type Description Supported Number aspects ipForwarding 1.3.6.1.2.1.4.1 IP Forwarding Enabled ipDefaultTTL 1.3.6.1.2.1.4.2 IP Default Time-to-Live ipInReceives 1.3.6.1.2.1.4.3...
  • Page 127 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5995-IOM MIB-II Type Sub Type Description Supported Number icmpInAddrMaskReps 1.3.6.1.2.1.5.13 ICMP In Address Mask Reps icmpOutMsgs 1.3.6.1.2.1.5.14 ICMP Out Messages icmpOutErrors 1.3.6.1.2.1.5.15 ICMP Out Errors...
  • Page 128 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5995-IOM MIB-II Type Sub Type Description Supported Number udpTable 1.3.6.1.2.1.7.5 UDP Table mib-II 8 egp Tracks EGP (Exterior Gateway Protocol) aspects...
  • Page 129 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5995-IOM MIB-II Type Sub Type Description Supported Number snmpOutNoSuchNames 1.3.6.1.2.1.11.21 SNMP Out No Such Name snmpOutBadValues 1.3.6.1.2.1.11.22 SNMP Out Bad...

  • Page 130: Private Mib

    Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5995-IOM Private MIB Comtech EF Data’s Digicast private enterprise number is 18732. Therefore, the private MIB for Comtech EF Data’s Digicast products is as follows: 1.3.6.1.4.1.18723. 1 = iso...

  • Page 131: Private Mib Oids On Digicast Products

    Private MIB OIDs on Digicast Products The following describes how the Enterprise (Private) MIB elements (OIDs) can be used to obtain (GET) information or configure (SET) a parameter on the Digicast CMR-5995 Media Router. The Enterprise MIB elements (OIDs) are broken down as follows:...

  • Page 132: Important Terms To Know

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5995-IOM Important Terms to Know Obtain an element (OID) of information from a agent. GetNext Obtains the next element (OID) of information from a agent.

  • Page 133: Appendix F. Dvb­s/S2 Ber Performance At Quasi­error Free (Qef

    Appendix F. DVB-S/S2 BER Performance at Quasi-Error Free (QEF) The Forward Error Correction (FEC) technique used in Digicast receivers complies with ETSI EN 300 421 for DVB-S and ETSI EN 302 307 for DVB-S2. The information provided below demonstrates the Es/No to provide "Quasi Error Free" (QEF) performance for a packet error rate PER of 10 .
  • Page 134 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5995 (MR-S2-ASI) Revision 1 DVB-S/S2 BER Performance at Quasi-Error Free (QEF) MN-CMR5995-IOM Recorded Data DVB-S2 Pilots Off (Disabled): Type Modulation Es/No dB DVB-S2 QPSK 1.82 DVB-S2 QPSK 2.72 DVB-S2 QPSK 3.49 DVB-S2 QPSK 4.32 DVB-S2 QPSK 5.05...
  • Page 135 METRIC CONVERSIONS Units of Length Unit Centimeter Inch Foot Yard Mile Meter Kilometer Millimeter 1 centimeter — 0.3937 0.03281 0.01094 6.214 x 10 0.01 — — 1 inch 2.540 — 0.08333 0.2778 1.578 x 10 0.254 — 25.4 1 foot 30.480 12.0 —...
  • Page 136 2114 85281 WEST TH STREET TEMPE ARIZONA 480 • 333 • 2200 PHONE 480 • 333 • 2161...

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