Comtech EF Data SMS-301 - Manual (Page 10)

Preface SMS-301 Redundancy Switch
viii Rev. 3
Overview of Changes to Previous Edition
This revision supersedes part number MN/SMS301.IOM Rev. 2, dated February 6, 1998
A summary of the changes made for Rev. 3 includes:
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Various non-technical cosmetic changes (formatting, etc.).
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Add new EMC directive.
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Revised Table 1-1 Board List.
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Revised Table 1-3 to include Control Box Extender Card Connector.
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Revised paragraph 2.2 to relocatecabling instructions to appendices.
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Paragraph 2.3, Rearranged section.
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Added Standard Configuration to Figure 2-1.
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Added Table 2-1 to reflect standard configuration and renumbered Table 2-2 as
RS-301 Connectors.
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Reidentified paragrapgh 2.3.1 as RS-301 option.
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Relocated different installtion options from Section 2 to appendices.
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Updated menus to reflect version 1.1.6.
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Deleted Sections 4.6 and 4.7. Data relocated to Chapter 2.
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Revised Chapter 4, to rearrange data interfaces.
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Revised Appendix A to reflect FW/6055-1E.
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Added Appendix B to reflect SDM-300/-300A cabling.
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Added Appendix C to reflect SDM-2020M cabling.
About this Manual
This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EFData
SMS-301 redundancy switch. This is a technical document intended for earth station
engineers, technicians, and operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of
the SMS-301.
Conventions and References
Cautions and Warnings
C AU TIO N
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. CAUTION may also be used to indicate other
unsafe practices or risks of property damage.
WAR N IN G
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.