Alpha Technologies AlphaNet IDH4 for XM2 and XM2-300HP Series - Technical Manual - Manual (Page 8)

8 746-257-B2-001, Rev. B (01/2014)
The AlphaNet IDH4 Series Embedded DOCSIS Transponder allows monitoring of Alpha power supplies through
existing cable network infrastructure. Advanced networking services provide quick reporting and access to critical
powering information.
The IDH4 Series utilizes Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and standard Management Information
Bases (MIBs) to provide network status monitoring and diagnostics. A Web interface enables authorized
personnel direct access to advanced diagnostics using a common Web browser. No custom software is required.
This manual addresses the three models of the IDH4 Series. The table below compares the differences between
the transponder models.
Primary Features:
• 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiating standard Ethernet interface
• Supports SNMPv1, v2c
• Extensive power supply diagnostic MIBs
• Embedded Web server for direct diagnostics
• Environmentally hardened DOCSIS cable modem and transponder
• Local Ethernet port provides technician on-site access to extensive power supply diagnostics*
• Angled RF port reduces cable bend radius
• Diagnostic LEDs
* Ethernet port also available for connecting external CPE devices
Model IDH4X IDH4L
Part Number 746-257-20 746-257-22
Supported Power Supplies XM2, XM2-HP, XM2-VP XM2-300HP
Capacity 5 power supplies (plus generator) 1 power supply
1 & 2 Battery Strings Yes 1 battery (2 for added runtime)
3 & 4 Battery Strings Yes No
Tamper Switch Yes Yes
Environmental Control Yes Yes
COM Port (AlphaBus) Yes No
Ethernet Port Yes Yes
2 x 9 Interconnection Header Alpha p/n 540-286-19 Alpha p/n 540-581-19
1.0 Introduction
Fig. 1-1, AlphaNet IDH4X Series Fig. 1-2, AlphaNet IDH4L
IDH4X 2 x 9 header
(Alpha p/n 540-286-19)
IDH4L 2 x 9 header
(Alpha p/n 540-581-19)