Comtech EF Data CDM-570A - Manual (Page 408)

CDM-570A/570AL Satellite Modem with Optional Packet Processor MN-CDM570A
CDM-570A/570AL ODU (Transceiver, BUC, LNB) Operation Revision 2
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10.2.2.1.4 ODU | Utilities Pages
The appearance of the ‘ODU | Utilities’ page changes depending on which type of
ODU has been recognized via FSK link for operation with the CDM-570A. Use this
page to configure various ODU utility functions.
10.2.2.1.4.1 ODU | Utilities (CSAT-5060)
Figure 10-11 shows the ‘ODU | Utilities’ page as it appears with the CSAT-5060 configured as
the ODU.
Figure 10-11. ODU | Utilities page (CSAT-5060)
ODU Selection
If redundant ODUs are used, the CSAT-5060 ‘ODU | Status’ page can toggle between the Online
and Offline units. Use the drop-down list to select CSAT #1 or CSAT #2, and then click [Select
ODU].
The page displays the current active unit in the right-hand side of the ODU Selection page
section.
Force 1:1 Switch
If redundant ODUs are used and the selected unit is currently the ‘ONLINE’ unit, click [Force 1:1
Switch] to force the switchover of the ‘ONLINE’ unit into ‘STANDBY’ mode. This command is
only valid for the ‘ONLINE’ unit in a 1:1 pair.