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Comtech EF Data CRS-500 Installation And Operational Manual (220 pages)

1:N Redundancy System for use only with Comtech EF Data CDM-625, CDM-625A, CDM-750, and CDM-760 Modems

Brand: Comtech EF Data | Category: Network Hardware | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents
3
Preface

15
About this Manual

15
- Related Documents
  15
Conventions and References

15
Safety and Compliance

17
Product Support

21
Comtech EF Data Headquarters

21
Warranty Policy

22
- Limitations of Warranty
  22
- Exclusive Remedies
  23
Chapter 1. Introduction

25
Overview

25
- Figure 1-1. CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System (Typical Rack View - Back Side)
  26
- Figure 1-2. Typical CRS-500 Redundancy System - System-Level Block Diagram
  27
1:N Redundancy System Features

28
1.3 CRS-500 Standard and Optional Components Overview

29
Chapter 2. Specifications

39
Environmental and Physical

39
- Dimensional Envelopes
  39
- Weight
  39
- Prime Power (Two Independent Units)
  40
- Power Consumption
  40
- Temperature
  40
  - Operating Temperature
    40
  - Storage Temperature
    40
- Humidity
  40
- CE Mark
  40
General Specifications

41
- Switch Type
  41
- Operating Mode
  41
- Switching Conditions
  41
- Switching Time
  41
- IF Switching
  41
- Audible Alarm
  41
- Common Faults
  41
Control Switch Unit (CSU) Specifications

42
Data Switch Unit (DSU) Specifications

44
Optional CRS-280/280L if Switch Unit (ISU) Specifications

44
Chapter 3. Checklists for Initial Start-Up and Configuration

49
Overview

49
Initial Start-Up

49
Add or Remove a Traffic Modem To/From an Operating CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System

51
- Add a Traffic Modem to an Operating CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System
  51
- Remove a Traffic Modem from an Operating CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System
  52
Use the CSU Front Panel to Verify System Operation

53
Chapter 4. Installation

55
Unpack and Inspect the Shipment

55
- Figure 4-1. Unpack and Inspect the Shipment
  55
Install the CRS-500 System into a Rack Enclosure

56
- Figure 4-2. CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System (Rack View, Back Side)
  57
- Figure 4-4. CRS-500 DSU In-Rack Mounting Examples (Uses Optional CEFD Kit KT-0000072)
  58
Chapter 5. Cables and Connections

61
Overview

61
- Configuration and Cable Connections Summary
  63
Control Connections

65
Modem Connections

68
- CDM-625/625A Modem Connections
  68
- And CDM-760 Modem Connections
  78
IF Cable Connections

89
Power Connections

94
- Overview
  94
- Modem Power Connections
  94
- CRS-500 Power Connections
  95
- 1:N Redundancy System Power-Up Sequence
  96
Chapter 6. Firmware Update

97
Firmware Update Overview

97
- Firmware Update Procedure Summary
  97
- About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats
  98
Prepare for the Firmware Download

99
Upload the Bulk Firmware Files and Update the CRS-500

109
- Prepare for the Automated Firmware Update
  109
- Perform the Automated Firmware Update
  109
Chapter 7. Configure Modems for 1:N Redundancy

113
Overview

113
Modem Firmware Requirements

114
Modem Remote M&C Communication

115
Configure Modem Operation

116
Configure Modems for 1:N Redundancy

116
- Configure CDM-625/A Advanced Satellite Modems
  116
- Configure CDM-750 or CDM-760 Advanced High Speed Trunking Modems
  118
Complete Modem Configuration

118
Chapter 8. Csu Front Panel Operation

119
Overview

119
- Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)
  120
- Six-Button Keypad
  121
- LED Indicator Groups
  122
  - Switch Status LED Group
    122
  - Traffic Modem Status LED Group
    123
  - Redundant Modem Status LED Group
    124
CRS-500 Front Panel Operation

125
- Main SELECT (Top-Level) Menu
  126
- SELECT:) Config (Configuration) Menu Branch
  126
  - CONFIG: Op-Mode (Operational Mode)
    126
    
    CONFIG: Op-Mode→M:n
    127
    
    CONFIG: Op-Mode→Switching-Mode
    127
    
    CONFIG: Op-Mode→Active
    127
  - CONFIG: Manual
    128
    
    CONFIG: Manual→Rm1
    128
  - Config: Ip
    128
    
    Config: Ip→Snmp
    129
    
    CONFIG: Ip→MDM-IP (Modem IP Address)
    130
    
    CONFIG: Ip→Mgt-IP (Management IP Address)
    130
    
    CONFIG: Ip→Gateway (Gateway IP Address)
    131
  - CONFIG: Remote
    131
    
    CONFIG: Remote→Local
    131
    
    CONFIG: Remote→Serial+Ether
    131
  - CONFIG: Options
    133
    
    CONFIG: Options→Priority
    133
    
    CONFIG: Options→Holdoffs
    133
    
    CONFIG: Options→Alarm-Mask
    134
- SELECT:) Info (Information) Menu Branch
  135
  - Info: S/N
    135
  - INFO: Name
    135
  - INFO: Setup
    135
  - INFO: MAC (Ethernet MAC Address)
    136
  - INFO: Remote (Remote Control Info)
    136
  - INFO: Mask (Alarm Mask Info)
    136
  - Info: If-Sw
    136
- SELECT:) Status Menu Branch
  137
  - STATUS: Alarms
    137
  - STATUS: Events (Stored Events)
    138
    
    STATUS: Events  View
    138
    
    STATUS: Events  Clear-All
    139
  - STATUS: Temp (Temperature)
    139
  - STATUS: Types (Interface Card Types)
    139
  - STATUS: Comms (Communications State)
    139
- SELECT: UTILITY Menu Branch
  140
  - UTIL: Clock (Set Real-Time Clock)
    140
  - UTIL: Name (Unit Name)
    140
  - UTIL: Firmware
    141
    
    UTIL: Firmware  Info
    141
    
    UTIL: Firmware  Select
    141
  - UTIL: NTP (Network Time Protocol)
    142
    
    UTIL: NTP  Primary / Secondary
    142
    
    UTIL: NTP  Enable
    142
Chapter 9. Ethernet Interface Operation

143
Overview

143
- Ethernet Management Interface Protocols
  144
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Interface

144
- Management Information Base (MIB) Files
  144
  - Comtechefdata Root MIB File
    145
  - CRS-500 Common MIB File
    145
- SNMP Community Strings
  145
Telnet Interface

146
- Using the Telnet Interface for Remote Control Operation
  146
- Using Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
  147
  - Configure Hyperterminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation
    148
HTTP (Web Server) Interface

149
- HTTP Interface - Operational Features
  150
  - Page Navigation
    150
  - Page Sections
    150
  - Action Buttons
    150
  - Drop-Down Lists
    151
  - Text or Data Entry
    151
- HTTP Interface Menu Tree
  151
- Table 9-1. HTTP Interface Menu Tree (FW Ver. 1.2.4)
  151
HTTP Interface

152
- Home Page
  152
- Config (Configuration)
  153
  - Config | Redundancy
    153
  - Config | Modem
    155
  - Config | Remote Management
    157
- Status
  158
  - Status | Monitor
    158
  - Status | Event Log
    159
- Utility
  160
  - Utility | Info
    160
  - Utility | Boot Slot
    162
  - Utility | Upload
    163
Chapter 10. Serial Interface Operation

165
10.1 Overview

165
10.2 Remote Control Protocol and Structure

166
- 10.2.3 Basic Serial Protocol
  167
- Rules for Remote Serial Communications with the CRS-500
  167
- 10.2.5 Packet Structure
  168
  - Start of Packet
    168
  - Table 10-1. Controller-To-Target Packet Structure
    168
  - Table 10-2. Target-To-Controller Packet Structure
    168
  - Target Address
    169
  - Address Delimiter
    169
  - Instruction Code
    169
  - Instruction Code Qualifier
    169
    
    Controller-To-Target Rules
    170
    
    Target-To-Controller Rules
    170
  - Optional Message Arguments
    171
  - End of Packet
    171
10.3 Remote Commands and Queries

172
Appendix A. Cable Drawings

185
Overview

185
User/Utility Cables

186
- Switch M&C / Firmware Update Cable
  186
Control Cables

187
Data / if Cables

192
Appendix B. Controller / Tmi Connectors and Pinouts

197
Overview

197
Cabling Connection Types

197
- Coaxial Cable Connections
  198
  - Figure B-1. Coaxial Connector Examples
    198
  - B.2.1.1 Type 'BNC
    199
  - Type 'BNC
    199
  - Type 'F
    199
  - Type 'N
    199
  - Type 'TNC
    199
  - Type 'SMA
    200
- D-Subminiature Cable Connections
  200
- Figure B-2. D-Subminiature Connector Examples
  200
- RJ-45, RJ-48 Cable Connections
  201
- Figure B-3. RJ-45/RJ-48 Connector Example
  201
- USB Cable Connections
  202
- Figure B-4. USB Connector Examples
  202
CRS-500 CSU Connectors and Pinouts

203
Appendix C. Addressing Scheme Information

213
Addressing Overview

213
Switch Addresses

213
- C.1 Addressing Overview
  213
- Modem and Transceiver Addresses
  214
- CRS-500 Addressing Scheme Examples
  215
- Figure C-1. External EIA-232 with CDM-625/A Modems
  215
- Figure C-2. External EIA-485 with CDM-625/A Modems
  216
- Set up Modems
  217
- Set up Transceivers
  218
M&C Applications

218

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Table of Contents

Preface

About this Manual

Conventions and References

Safety and Compliance

Product Support

Comtech EF Data Headquarters

Warranty Policy

Chapter 1. Introduction

Overview

1:N Redundancy System Features

1.3 CRS-500 Standard and Optional Components Overview

Chapter 2. Specifications

Environmental and Physical

General Specifications

Control Switch Unit (CSU) Specifications

Data Switch Unit (DSU) Specifications

Dimensional Envelope Figures

Optional CRS-280/280L if Switch Unit (ISU) Specifications

Chapter 3. Checklists for Initial Start-Up and Configuration

Overview

Initial Start-Up

Add or Remove a Traffic Modem To/From an Operating CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System

Use the CSU Front Panel to Verify System Operation

Chapter 4. Installation

Unpack and Inspect the Shipment

Install the CRS-500 System into a Rack Enclosure

Chapter 5. Cables and Connections

Overview

Control Connections

Modem Connections

IF Cable Connections

Power Connections

Chapter 6. Firmware Update

Firmware Update Overview

Prepare for the Firmware Download

Upload the Bulk Firmware Files and Update the CRS-500

Chapter 7. Configure Modems for 1:N Redundancy

Overview

Modem Firmware Requirements

Modem Remote M&C Communication

Configure Modem Operation

Configure Modems for 1:N Redundancy

Complete Modem Configuration

Chapter 8. Csu Front Panel Operation

Overview

CRS-500 Front Panel Operation

Chapter 9. Ethernet Interface Operation

Overview

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Interface

Telnet Interface

HTTP (Web Server) Interface

HTTP Interface

Chapter 10. Serial Interface Operation

10.1 Overview

10.2 Remote Control Protocol and Structure

10.3 Remote Commands and Queries

Appendix A. Cable Drawings

Overview

User/Utility Cables

Control Cables

Data / if Cables

Appendix B. Controller / Tmi Connectors and Pinouts

Overview

Cabling Connection Types

CRS-500 CSU Connectors and Pinouts

Appendix C. Addressing Scheme Information

Addressing Overview

Switch Addresses

M&C Applications

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