CRS-180 70/140 MHz IF 1:1 Redundancy Switch
Modem and Switch Configuration
3.5
Configuring CDM-700s/CDM-710s/CDM-710Gs for 1:1 Redundancy
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CDM‐700 Satellite Modem Installation and Operation Manual
(CEFD P/N MN/CDM700.IOM)
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CDM‐710 Broadcast Satellite Modem Installation and Operation Manual
(CEFD P/N CDM710.IOM)
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CDM‐710G Satellite Modem Installation and Operation Manual
(CEFD P/N MN‐CDM710G)
For correct operation of the CRS‐180, the CDM‐700, CDM‐710, and CDM‐710G
modems must have the following installed:
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For the CDM‐700:
► Firmware Version 1.1.6 (or higher)
► Hardware Revision A (chassis with round‐buttoned keypad)
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For the CDM‐710:
► Firmware Version 2.4.1 (or higher)
► Hardware Revision A (chassis with round‐buttoned keypad)
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For the CDM‐710G:
► Firmware Version 5.1.1 (or higher)
If the modems do not meet this requirement, contact Comtech EF Data. Firmware
updates are free and may be downloaded from the CEFD web page. Hardware
revision upgrades must be performed at CEFD.
Note that Hardware upgrades are possible only for the Rev. A chassis and later
versions of the CDM‐700/710 – 1:1 redundancy operation is not available with
hardware prior to Rev. A.
Use each modem's front panel to fully configure, monitor, and control the modem operation.
The front panel keypad and display are used to display all available options. Nested menus
display all prompts needed by the User to carry out a required action. Refer to the pertinent
modem's user manual for detailed configuration information.
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