Chapter 5. Fast Activation Procedure; Overview - Comtech EF Data CDM-570A Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 5. FAST ACTIVATION
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Overview

The CDM-570A/570AL Satellite Modem incorporates a number of optional features. In order to
permit a lower initial cost, you may purchase the unit enabled with only the desired features.
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
unit using either the front panel keypad or the CDM-570A HTTP (Web Server) Interface.
See Table 1-1 in Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION or Sect. 6.3.7.7.2 in Chapter 6.
FRONT PANEL OPERATION for listings of the available FAST and FAST-
accessible hardware options.
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. You
have the ability to "demo" all FAST features on a trial basis, for up to 30 days, through the Demo
Mode that is available via the CDM-570A/570AL front panel or the CDM-570A HTTP Interface.
FAST allows immediate activation of available options, after confirmation by Comtech EF Data,
through the CDM-570A HTTP Interface.
FAST Accessible Options: You may order hardware options for installation either at the factory,
or you can install and activate them on-site. The FAST Access Code that you purchase from
Comtech EF Data enables configuration of the available hardware. The base CDM-570A/570AL
unit is equipped with Viterbi codec. It offers BPSK, QPSK, and OQPSK modulation types, and
data rates from 2.4 kbps to 512 kbps (FAST-upgradable to 10.24 Mbps). While it is limited to
Closed Network operation, it also includes EDMAC and AUPC.
FAST Activation Procedure
CDM-570A/570AL Satellite Modem with Optional Packet Processor
PROCEDURE
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