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CMR-5975
Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver
CMR-5975 – MR-S2
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN-CMR5975-IOM
Revision 3
October 7, 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-CMR5975-IOM Revision 3 October 7, 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 Errata A Comtech EF Data Documentation Update Subject: Changes to Appendix F. DVB-S/S2 BER Performance Date: June 26, 2009 Original Manual MNCMR5975.IOM Rev 3 Part Number: Errata Number / ER-CMR5975-EA3 Agile CO Number C08557 Agile Document ID Change Specifics: This information will be incorporated into the next revision. Appendix F, p. F-1:...
  • Page 4 C08557 AGILE DOC ID ER-CMR5975-EA3 THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT SUBJECT TO REVISION/UPDATE! AGILE...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents PREFACE .............................. VII     Customer Support  .............................  v ii   About this Manual ............................  v iii   Conventions and References ..........................  v iii EXAMPLES OF       MULTI­HAZARD FORMATS ................  V III     Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance ....................  i x   Safety Compliance ..............................  x   Warranty Policy ..............................  x i CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ....................  1 –1      ...
  • Page 6 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Table of Contents MN-CMR5975-IOM CHAPTER 3. INTERFACE PINOUTS .................. 3­1         Pinout Overview ............................ 3‐1     DC Power ............................... 3‐1     RJ‐45 Ethernet  ............................ 3‐2     RJ‐12 Redundancy .......................... 3‐2     RJ‐12 Terminal ............................ 3‐2     F‐Type L‐Band ............................ 3‐2 CHAPTER 4. DEVICE MANAGEMENT VIA USER INTERFACES ........ 4­1  ...
  • Page 7 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Table of Contents MN-CMR5975-IOM APPENDIX A. SOFTWARE UPGRADE .................. A–1         Introduction ............................. A–1     Web Interface  ........................... A–2     Telnet or Terminal Interface ...................... A–4 APPENDIX B. IP ROUTING SUPPORT  .................. B–1         Introduction ............................  B –1  ...
  • Page 8 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Table of Contents MN-CMR5975-IOM     E.5.1 Private MIB OIDs on Digicast Products  ....................  E –11     Important Terms to Know ........................ E–12 APPENDIX F. DVB­S/S2 BER PERFORMANCE AT QUASI­ERROR FREE (QEF) ...  F –1     Tables   Table 1-1. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Specifications ..........1–4  ...
  • Page 9 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Table of Contents MN-CMR5975-IOM Figures Figure 1-1. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Front Panel ..........1–1   Figure 1-2. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Rear Panel ........... 1–2  ...
  • Page 10 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Table of Contents MN-CMR5975-IOM Figure 4-36. Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Stats ................4-44   Figure 4-37. Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Advanced Stats Menu..........4-44   Figure 4-38. Detailed Tuner Stats Menu..................4-45  ...

  • Page 11: 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: • 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.

  • Page 12: 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-5975 Digicast Media Router S2 Receivers – referred to collectively throughout this manual as “the MR-S2”. The manual additionally provides information on how to connect the MR-S2 to other data transport equipment.

  • Page 13: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc) Compliance

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Preface MN-CMR5975-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 14: Safety Compliance

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Preface MN-CMR5975-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 15: 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 16 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 17: Introduction

    Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION Figure 1-1. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Front Panel Introduction The Comtech EF Data (CEFD) Digicast Media Router S2 Receivers – referred to collectively throughout this manual as “the MR-S2” – comes in one configuration: •...

  • Page 18: Standard Features

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Introduction MN-CMR5975-IOM Figure 1-2. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Rear Panel Standard Features Based on an embedded architecture, utilizing a FreeScale MPC859 CPU and eCOS Operating System, the MR-S2 provides the following features: •...

  • Page 19: Performance

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Introduction MN-CMR5975-IOM Performance The MR-S2 provides the following performance characteristics: Item Value Maximum Bits Per Second 83 Mbps (Maximum Packet Size 1,518 Bytes) Latency Less than 10 ms DVB-S (2 Msps)

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Introduction MN-CMR5975-IOM Specifications Table 1-1. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Specifications Parameter Specification DVB-S ( 2 to 45 Msps) FEC Rates: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 QPSK ( 2 to 32 Msps)

  • Page 21: Terminology

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Introduction MN-CMR5975-IOM Terminology The following table defines the acronyms referred to throughout this manual: Table 1-2. Referenced Acronyms Acronym Definition Asynchronous Serial Interface Address Resolution Protocol Comtech EF Data CEFD Digital Video Broadcasting...
  • Page 22 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Introduction MN-CMR5975-IOM Acronym Definition Program Specific Information Program Specific Information is comprised of four tables: Program Association (PAT), Program Map (PMT), Conditional Access (CAT), and Network Information (NIT). Reed Solomon Simple Network Management Protocol...

  • Page 23: Installation And Initial Configuration

    The CEFD MR-S2 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. Table 2-1. Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver – Standalone Configuration...
  • Page 24 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Installation & Initial Configuration MN-CMR5975-IOM • Comtech EF Data Customer Support if the shipment is: Contact Incomplete Physically damaged Inoperable Installation The MR-S2 is designed for ease of installation and configuration. Once the unit has been...
  • Page 25 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Installation & Initial Configuration MN-CMR5975-IOM Initial Configuration The initial configuration involves setting up the IP parameters via the terminal cable. Once the IP parameters have been configured, the terminal cable can be removed. The terminal cable should be stored in a known location, since it may be needed in the future.

  • Page 26: Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver Cmr-5975 (Mr-S2) Revision

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Installation & Initial Configuration MN-CMR5975-IOM Notes:...

  • Page 27: Interface Pinouts

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

  • Page 28: Ethernet

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Interface Pinouts MN-CMR5975-IOM RJ-45 Ethernet Definition TXD+ TXD- RXD+ RXD- RJ-12 Redundancy Definition RJ-12 Terminal Definition F-Type L-Band Definition Input 950-2150 MHz Center Output +13VDC or + 18VDC 0.6A Outer Ring...

  • Page 29: Introduction

    User Interface (GUI). To utilize the Web Interface, a LAN connection must exist between the PC with a browser and the MR-S2. The CMR-5975 requires that the user to be authenticated via login before the configuration can be viewed or modified. After a period of inactivity, the user will automatically be logged out, and must log in again to resume.

  • Page 30: Figure 4-1. Connecting To The Mr-S2

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Figure 4-1. Connecting to the MR-S2 A successful connection between the PC and the MR-S2 will result in the display of the Login page shown in Figure 4-2.

  • Page 31: Figure 4-3. Mr-S2 Home Page

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Figure 4-3. MR-S2 Home page...

  • Page 32: Administrative Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.2.1 Administrative Configuration Figure 4-4. MR-S2 Administrative Configuration page...
  • Page 33 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM The MR-S2 Administrative Configuration page contains the following configurable, required parameters: User Name The MR-S2’s User Name is user configurable and is used for connecting to the unit via IP management services and terminal services.

  • Page 34: Snmp Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.2.2 SNMP Configuration Figure 4-5. SNMP Configuration page SNMP R/W Community The community name for authentication for read/write access to the private MIB. SNMP R/O Community The community name for authentication for read only access to the private MIB.

  • Page 35: Vload Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.2.3 Vload Configuration 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 36: Syslog Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.2.4 Syslog Configuration Figure 4-7. Syslog Configuration page Syslog is a common feature of the Linux operating system. Syslog allows the events that occur on the MR-S2 to be sent to a server where they can be logged.

  • Page 37: Redundancy Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.2.5 Redundancy Configuration Figure 4-8. Redundancy Configuration page Redundancy is available when two units are used to ensure reliable service in the event of failure of a unit.

  • Page 38: Network Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.2.6 Network Configuration Figure 4-9. Network Configuration page The Network Configuration page has the following configurable parameters: IP Address The IP Address assigned to the MR-S2’s LAN interface. The IP Address is entered in dotted decimal format.
  • Page 39 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Default Gateway The Default Gateway assigned to the MR-S2’s LAN interface. The Default Gateway is entered in dotted decimal format and must be within the subnet of the IP Address assigned to the LAN interface.

  • Page 40: Network Arp

    Figure 4-10. Network ARP Configuration page The CMR-5975 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.

  • Page 41: Igmp Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.2.8 IGMP Configuration Figure 4-11. IGMP Configuration page Enable Select the Boolean if IGMP version 2 (IGMPv2) is to be supported. If the Boolean is not selected, all received Multicast IP is forwarded to the Ethernet, but if support is enabled, no Multicast IP will be forwarded to the Ethernet, until a subscriber has joined the Multicast group.

  • Page 42: Unicast Routing Configuration

    Digicast receivers do not need to filter on MAC. Some third party encapsulators/receivers may need to filter on MAC, and if the MAC is configured on the Encapsulator for a Unicast Route, do not use the CMR-5975 Ethernet MAC – you will need to create your own MAC. 4-14...

  • Page 43: Mpe/Ip Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Satellite MAC (MPE/IP) The hardware Media Access Control (MAC) address assigned for Unicast operation. When the satellite MAC is defined, the MR-S2 will only route Unicast traffic that is specifically addressed to the satellite MAC.
  • Page 44 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 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 45: Tuner Mpeg Ts Route Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.2.11 Tuner MPEG TS Route Configuration Figure 4-14. Tuner MPEG TS Route Configuration (full) page Figure 4-15. Tuner Available Configuration page (headers and dialogue box)
  • Page 46 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Select the “Service List” button at the bottom of the page to see all services on the particular input. This is achieved by looking at the Program Stream Information (PSI) that is contained in the Program Association Table (PAT) and Program Mapping Table (PMT) –...

  • Page 47: Tuner Configuration

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.2.12 Tuner Configuration Figure 4-16. Tuner Configuration page Primary and Backup Tuner Configuration The MR-S2 can be configured to have a backup (secondary) configuration. The secondary tuner configuration allows the user to configure a backup configuration in the event the main carrier is taken down.
  • Page 48 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Downlink Frequency The actual receive frequency being down linked from the satellite to the Low Noise Block (LNB) amplifier located at the antenna. For Ku-Band operation, this frequency ranges from 10,700 MHz to 12,750 MHz.
  • Page 49 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Polarity The configured polarity provides the voltage supplied to the LNB or switch. The valid selections for the MR-S2 are 13 VDC for vertical polarization and 18 VDC for horizontal polarization. The MR-S2 is capable of providing up to 600mA of current in either mode of operation.

  • Page 50: Tuner Statistics

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.2.13 Tuner Statistics Figure 4-17. Tuner Statistics page 4-22...
  • Page 51 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Statistical reports are available from the MR-S2 using this menu. The available report options are: • MPE/IP • MPEG TS • Tuner When selected, the statistics displayed on screen are automatically refreshed so the user does not have to constantly refresh the screen.

  • Page 52: Terminal Interface

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Power Estimate Displays the received port input level. This level must be between -50 dBm to -25 dBm for proper operation. Bits per Symbol Displays the number of bits per symbol.

  • Page 53: Figure 4-18. Menu Hierarchy (Via Terminal Interface)

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Figure 4-18. Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface) Once the terminal interface is connected, as described in Chapter 2.4 Initial Configuration, press the <ENTER> key. The user should observe the Login screen, and after a successful login, the Main Menu as shown in 4-20.

  • Page 54: Login

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.1 Login Figure 4-19. Login Prompt The login prompt is displayed upon entry via Telnet or a serial connection. The default user name is “...

  • Page 55: Main Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.2 Main Menu Figure 4-20. Main Menu The Main Menu utilizes different menus for the command line interface to access the various configuration settings and statistics on the MRS-2 receiver.

  • Page 56: Redundancy Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.3 Redundancy Menu Figure 4-21. Main 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 57: Administration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.4 Administration Menu Figure 4-22. Admin Menu The MR-S2 Administrative Configuration page contains the following configurable parameters: Unit Name The name of this receiver. User Name The MR-S2’s User Name is user configurable and is used for connecting to the unit via IP...
  • Page 58 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Contact information of the system administrator for support. System Location The physical location where the unit has been installed. SNMP IP Address Defines the SNMP server where traps are sent.

  • Page 59: Figure 4-23. Vload Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.4.1 Vload Configuration Menu Figure 4-23. Vload 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 60: Figure 4-24. Main Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.4.2 Port Number Configuration Figure 4-24. Main Menu 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 61: Figure 4-25. Main Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.4.3 Syslog Configuration Menu Figure 4-25. Main Menu Syslog is a common feature of the Linux operating system. Syslog allows the events that occur on the MR-S2 to be sent to a server where they can be logged.

  • Page 62: Igmp Configuration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.5 IGMP Configuration Menu Figure 4-26. IGMP Configuration Menu Enable Select the Boolean if IGMP version 2 (IGMPv2) is to be supported. If the Boolean is not selected, all received Multicast IP is forwarded to the Ethernet, but if support is enabled, no Multicast IP will be forwarded to the Ethernet, until a subscriber has joined the Multicast group.

  • Page 63: Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.6 Stats Menu Figure 4-27 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 64: Figure 4-28. Stats Menu Hierarchy (Via Terminal Interface)

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Figure 4-28. Stats Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface) 4-36...

  • Page 65: Figure 4-29. Dma Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.6.1 DMA Stats Menu Figure 4-29. DMA Stats Menu 4-37...

  • Page 66: Figure 4-30. Ethernet Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.6.2 Ethernet Stats Menus Figure 4-30. Ethernet Stats Menu 4-38...

  • Page 67: Figure 4-31. Tuner Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.6.3 Tuner Stats Menu Figure 4-31. Tuner Stats Menu Statistical reports are available from the MR-S2 using this menu. The available report options are: •...

  • Page 68: Figure 4-32. Tuner Mpe/Ip Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.6.3.1 Tuner MPE/IP Stats Menu Figure 4-32. Tuner MPE/IP Stats Menu 4-40...

  • Page 69: Figure 4-33. Detailed Tuner Mpe/Ip Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.6.3.1.1 Detailed Tuner MPE/IP Stats Menu Figure 4-33. Detailed Tuner MPE/IP Stats Menu 4-41...

  • Page 70: Figure 4-34. Detailed Tuner Mpe/Ip Advanced Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.6.3.1.2 Detailed Tuner MPE/IP Advanced Stats Menu Figure 4-34. Detailed Tuner MPE/IP Advanced Stats Menu 4-42...

  • Page 71: Figure 4-35. Tuner Mpeg Ts Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.6.3.2 Tuner MPEG TS Stats Menu Figure 4-35. Tuner MPEG TS Stats Menu 4-43...

  • Page 72: Figure 4-36. Detailed Tuner Mpeg Ts Stats

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.6.3.2.1 Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Stats Figure 4-36. Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Stats 4.3.6.3.2.2 Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Advanced Stats Menu Figure 4-37. Detailed Tuner MPEG TS Advanced Stats Menu 4.3.6.3.3...

  • Page 73: Figure 4-38. Detailed Tuner Stats Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Figure 4-38. Detailed Tuner Stats Menu 4-45...

  • Page 74: Network Configuration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.7 Network Configuration Menu Figure 4-39. Network Configuration Menu The Network Configuration page has the following configurable parameters: IP Address The IP Address assigned to the MR-S2’s LAN interface. The IP Address is entered in dotted decimal format.

  • Page 75: Unicast Routing Configuration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.8 Unicast Routing Configuration Menu Figure 4-40. Unicast Routing Configuration Menu The Unicast Routing Configuration page addresses the MR-S2’s configuration for handling Unicast traffic over the transport stream. This feature is only used in the MPE/IP configuration.

  • Page 76: Tuner Menu

    (1,000,000) unless the receiver is being used 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. The actual setting will depend upon traffic and may need to be set on a per case basis.

  • Page 77: Figure 4-42. Tuner Configuration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.9.1 Tuner Configuration Menu Figure 4-42. Tuner Configuration Menu Primary and Backup Tuner Configuration The MR-S2 can be configured to have a backup (secondary) configuration. The secondary tuner configuration allows the user to configure a backup configuration in the event the main carrier is taken down.
  • Page 78 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Example 2: LO = 10,600 MHz Ku-Band Receive Frequency = 12,010 MHz L-Band Frequency = 12,010 MHz – 10,600 MHz L-Band Frequency = 1,410 MHz...
  • Page 79 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM LNB 22 KHz Tone Enables or disables the LNB 22 KHz tone to the LNB for remote LNB and switch control. Pilot Enables or disables the Pilot for DVB-S2 mode of operation only.

  • Page 80: Figure 4-43. Tuner Mpe/Ip Configuration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.9.2 Tuner MPE/IP Configuration Menu Figure 4-43. 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.

  • Page 81: Figure 4-44. Tuner Mpeg Ts Configuration Menu

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 4.3.9.3 Tuner MPEG TS Configuration Menu Figure 4-44. Tuner MPEG TS Configuration Menu Name The name of the incoming program that is extracted from the Program Service Information.

  • Page 82: Telnet Interface

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Telnet Interface Telnet provides a textual interface over a LAN. Most PCs have the capability to use Telnet. To ® use Telnet on a Microsoft Windows...

  • Page 83: T Rivial File Transfer Protocol (Tftp)

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM Figure 4-46. Main Menu via Telnet rivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) The MR-S2 supports changes to the resident software and firmware by means of the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP).
  • Page 84 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM To modify code via Telnet: Step Procedure Start up Solarwinds TFTP server – Ensure configuration as described previously. Ensure that the code provided by CEFD is located in the TFTP Root directory.

  • Page 85: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Device Management via User Interfaces MN-CMR5975-IOM 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 MR-S2 in an automated fashion.

  • Page 86: Snmp Traps

    4.6.1 SNMP Traps The CMR-5975 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 87: Appendix A. Software Upgrade

    Appendix A. SOFTWARE UPGRADE Introduction The MR-S2 is enabled to receive an upgrade via Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) transmission. Comtech EF Data recommends using the Solarwinds TFTP server application (available at ttp://support.solarwinds.net/updates/SelectProgramFree.cfm) for upgrading the product. The user will be instructed whether to select Application or FPGA or...

  • Page 88: Web Interface

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Software Upgrade MN-CMR5975-IOM Web Interface Access the menu (Figure A-1): Administrative Configuration a) In the Update Firmware section, enter the Unit TFTP Server IP Address b) Select Application FPGA for the Image Type to be upgraded.

  • Page 89: Figure A-1. Tftp Download (Via Web)

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Software Upgrade MN-CMR5975-IOM Figure A-1. TFTP Download (via Web) A–3...

  • Page 90: Telnet Or Terminal Interface

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Software Upgrade MN-CMR5975-IOM Telnet or Terminal Interface Access the Admin Menu (Figure A-2): a) Select Download Image b) At the “Image type” prompt, enter: Application FPGA or 3 for Redboot. c) Enter the TFTP IP server address. Once the TFTP IP server address is entered, the software update will begin to download.

  • Page 91: Figure A-3. Tftp Download Complete (Via Terminal)

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Software Upgrade MN-CMR5975-IOM Figure A-3. TFTP Download Complete (via Terminal) A–5...
  • Page 92 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Software Upgrade MN-CMR5975-IOM Notes: A–6...

  • Page 93: Appendix B. Ip Routing Support

    Appendix B. IP ROUTING SUPPORT Introduction The MR-S2 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 MR-S2 provides the following configuration features: •...

  • Page 94: B.2.1 Unicast Routing

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 IP Routing Support MN-CMR5975-IOM B.2.1 Unicast Routing Unicast routing provides point-to-point delivery of IP datagrams. Routes for Unicast IP packets are configured according to the following: • IP Addresses, which fall into three classes: A (0.0.0.0 to 127.255.255.255)

  • Page 95: Section Packing

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 IP Routing Support MN-CMR5975-IOM Figure B-1. Multicast Mapping (IP to MAC) Section Packing Section packing is a technique utilized to provide 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 96 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 IP Routing Support MN-CMR5975-IOM Notes: B–4...

  • Page 97: Appendix C. System Log Configuration

    Appendix C. SYSTEM LOG CONFIGURATION Introduction The MR-S2 supports a feature known as system logging, more commonly called Syslog. This section illustrates how a system logger can be set up on a Linux or Unix system , allowing the MR-S2 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 98 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 System Log Configuration MN-CMR5975-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 99: 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 100 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5975-IOM The following image illustrates some of the significant terms and indicates their application: D–2...

  • Page 101: Required Information For Setting Up A Digicast Satellite Receiver

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5975-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 102: Verify Frequency Values

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5975-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 103: Configure The Equipment

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5975-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 104 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5975-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 105: Important Terms To Understand

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5975-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 106 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Setting Up a Digicast Digital Satellite Receiver MN-CMR5975-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 107: Configuring And Controlling The Digicast Cmr­5975 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-5975 Media Router for SNMP, the following information must be known: SNMPv1 SNMPv2c 1.

  • Page 108: Configuring The Digicast Cmr-5975 Product For Snmp

    Use the information gathered in Section E.1 to enter the proper parameters into the Digicast CMR-5975 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 109: Snmp And Digicast Products

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5975-IOM SNMP and Digicast Products Digicast products may be managed using numerous protocols: Connection Oriented Protocols Connectionless Protocol Web (Hypertext Transport Protocol)
  • Page 110 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5975-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 111: Mib-Ii

    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-5975 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 112 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5975-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 113 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5975-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 114 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5975-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 115 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5975-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 116: Private Mib

    Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5975-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 117: 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-5975 Media Router. The Enterprise MIB elements (OIDs) are broken down as follows:...

  • Page 118: Important Terms To Know

    Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 Configuring and Controlling the Digicast CMR‑ 5975 Media Router with SNMP MN-CMR5975-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 119 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 120 Digicast Media Router S2 Receiver CMR-5975 (MR-S2) Revision 3 DVB-S/S2 BER Performance at Quasi-Error Free (QEF) MN-CMR5975-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 121 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 122 2114 85281 WEST TH STREET TEMPE ARIZONA 480 • 333 • 2200 PHONE 480 • 333 • 2161...

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