Comtech EF Data CDM-625 - Manual (Page 460)

CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem Revision 15
Appendix C MN-CDM625
C–2
C.2 FAST Activation Procedure
C.2.1 FAST Activation via the CDM-625 Front Panel
Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION provides complete information about using
this interface.
Step Task
1 Before contacting Comtech EF Data to order FAST feature upgrades, obtain and record the modem’s
motherboard serial number:
a) From the front panel main menu, SELECT: FAST, and then press [ENTER].
b) The modem’s 9-digit “Baseboard S/N” is displayed on the bottom line, to the left.
c) Record Serial Number: ______________________________________
2 View the currently installed features. Proceed as follows:
a) From the front panel main menu, SELECT: FAST, then press [ENTER].
b) From the SELECT: FAST  OPTIONS menu, select View Options, then press [ENTER].
c) Use the up and down arrow keys (▲▼) to scroll through the list of available FAST options.
Options are identified as ‘Installed’ or ‘Not Installed’. Any that are ‘Not Installed’ may be
purchased as a FAST upgrade.
3 Contact a Comtech EF Data sales representative during normal business hours to order features:
• Provide the unit Serial Number to the representative.
• Identify and purchase the desired FAST option(s).
• Obtain the invoice, the register-specific 20-digit FAST Access Code(s), and the FAST option
activation instructions.
When a FAST access code is obtained from Comtech EF Data, it will be for
a specific option register. The FAST options are linked to three option
registers:
• Register 1 is for Data Rate options.
• Register 2 is for L-Band, Modulation type and Framing options.
• Register 3 is the Fractional CnC option.