Comtech EF Data CRS-500 - Manual (Page 111)

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Chapter 6. CONFIGURING
MODEMS F OR 1:N REDUNDANCY
6.1 Overview
1. This chapter provides the information needed to configure modems for
operation in a CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System. This chapter assumes user
familiarity with the modem’s menu navigation and configuration parameter
selection methods.
Refer to the applicable modem’s Installation and Operation Manual for
detailed, product-specific instructions on changing configuration settings.
2. For the CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System to operate correctly, it is important
that all modems must be the same model, and firmware revision. The
Redundant Modem must also be the most capable modems in terms of
installed optional hardware and FAST options.
3. It is recommended that all modems and the CRS-500 use the latest firmware
available from the Comtech EF Data Web site. Firmware update files are free
and may be acquired by download from the Comtech EF Data Web site
( www.comtechefdata.com ); they may also be obtained from Comtech EF Data
Customer Support during normal business hours via e-mail or on CD by
standard mail delivery. See Chapter 5. UPDATING FIRMWARE for more
information.