Comtech EF Data CRS-500 - Manual (Page 48)

CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System Revision 2
Initial Start-up and Configuration Check Lists MN-CRS500
2–2
2.2 Initial Start-up
* User-provided equipment ** Purchased Separately
Step Procedure
Chapter
Reference
1
Unpack and inspect the CRS-500 components. 3
2
Install the CRS-500 components and modems** in a rack. 3
3
Connect cables between the CRS-500 Switch components (CSU, DSU, ISU). 4
4
Connect cables to/from the modems** and the CRS-500 components. 4
5
Connect IF cables* between either the CRS-500 ISU(s) or the signal splitters, and
the IF Downconverter*.
4
6
Configure modems for use in the CRS-500 1:N Redundancy system. Typical for all
modems:
6
Power on the modems. 5
Verify that modems are running the modem’s most recent firmware version. 6
Enable Redundancy Mode. 6
Set IP Address (for M&C to/from the CRS-500). 6
Set Redundancy Traffic IP Address (if applicable). 6
Select Dedicated Ethernet Port (if applicable). 6
Configure PMSI (if Carrier-in-Carrier [CnC] is used). 6
7
Configure the CRS-500 CSU for 1:N Operation:
Power on the CRS-500. 5
Verify that the CRS-500 CSU is running its most current firmware version. 5
Configure the CRS-500’s “Switch Management” IP address. 7
Set Operating mode to Manual Switching mode. 7
Set IP address (for M&C to/from modems) 7
Set Redundancy Mode to 1:N. 7
Activate Traffic Modem(s). 7
Select Traffic Modem(s) to Bridge. 7
Set Holdoff (Backup and Restore) times. 7
Select Alarm Masks for Switch and/or Modems.
Perform Redundancy System Checkout. 6
Set Operating Mode to Auto Switching Mode. 7
8
Connect RF cables* between the RF Upconverters* and either the CRS-500 ISU(s)
or the signal combiners.
4
DO NOT CONNECT the IF to any Upconverters UNTIL AFTER the CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System
is fully cabled and configured. Do this to prevent unintended signals from reaching the satellite.