Comtech EF Data CRS-500 User Manual
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CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System
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Table of Contents
MN-CRS500
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CHAPTER 5.
UPDATING FIRMWARE ....................................................................................... 5–1
5.1
Updating Firmware via the Internet .................................................................................... 5–1
5.2
Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download ...................................................... 5–1
5.3
Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update ............................................................. 5–5
5.4
Preparing for the Automated Firmware Update Procedure ................................................. 5–7
5.5
Performing the Automated Firmware Update Procedure .................................................... 5–8
CHAPTER 6.
CONFIGURING MODEMS FOR 1:N REDUNDANCY ............................................... 6–1
6.1
Overview ........................................................................................................................... 6–1
6.2
Modem Firmware Requirements ........................................................................................ 6–2
6.3
Modem Remote M&C Communication ............................................................................... 6–2
6.4
Configuring Modem Operation ........................................................................................... 6–3
6.5
Configuring Modems for 1:N Redundancy ........................................................................... 6–3
6.5.1 Configuring CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modems ................................................................... 6–3
6.5.2 Configuring CDM-750 Advanced High Speed Trunking Modems ................................................ 6–4
6.6
Completing Modem Configuration...................................................................................... 6–5
CHAPTER 7.
CSU FRONT PANEL OPERATION .......................................................................... 7–1
7.1
Front Panel Overview ......................................................................................................... 7–1
7.1.1 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) .......................................................................................... 7–2
7.1.2 6-Button Keypad ...................................................................................................................... 7–3
7.1.3 LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 7–4
7.1.3.1
Switch Status LED Indicators ........................................................................................... 7–4
7.1.3.2
Traffic Modem Status LED Indicators ............................................................................. 7–5
7.1.3.3
Redundant Modem Status LED Indicators ...................................................................... 7–6
7.2
CRS-500 Front Panel Menus ............................................................................................... 7–7
7.2.1 CRS-500 Menu Structure ......................................................................................................... 7–7
7.2.2 Main SELECT (Top-Level) Menu ............................................................................................... 7–8
7.2.2.1
SELECT: Config (Configuration) ....................................................................................... 7–8
7.2.2.1.1 CONFIG: Op-Mode (Operational Mode) .................................................................... 7–9
7.2.2.1.1.1 CONFIG: Op-Mode M:N ................................................................................. 7–9
7.2.2.1.1.2 CONFIG: Op-Mode Switching-Mode .............................................................. 7–9
7.2.2.1.1.3 CONFIG: Op-Mode Active .............................................................................. 7–9
7.2.2.1.2 CONFIG: Manual ...................................................................................................... 7–10
7.2.2.1.2.1 CONFIG: Manual RM1 .................................................................................. 7–10