Comtech EF Data CRS-500 User Manual

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CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System

Revision 2

Initial Start-up and Configuration Check Lists

MN-CRS500

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2.4 Using the CSU Front Panel to Verify System Operation

Once the connected modems and CRS-500 have been properly configured, make sure the

CRS-500 is operating fault-free. Make sure that the modems’ “Online” and “Bridge” functions

and status are operating as intended.

1. Complete all modem and switch installation and configuration tasks before

proceeding.

2. Refer to the pertinent modem’s Installation and Operation Manual for

detailed operational information

Via the CSU’s front panel operations (i.e., M&C accomplished by observing the LED Indicator

activity and Video Fluorescent Display (VFD) messages, and subsequent operations using the

keypad), use the following check list to verify proper CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System

operation:

Step Procedure

Chapter

Reference

Verify that the Switch “UNIT STATUS” LED is green, indicating that there

are no faults. If this LED is red, go to either the MONITOR  ALARMS

submenu (via the CSU front panel) or view the scrollable event log on the

Web Server Interface’s MONITOR | STATUS page to investigate further.

7 or 8

Verify that the “UNIT STATUS”, “TX STATUS”, and “RX STATUS” LEDs for

each active modem are green, indicating that there are no faults. If any

LEDs are red, go to either the MONITOR  ALARMS submenu (via the

Modem front panel) or view the scroll able event log on the Web Server

Interface’s MONITOR | STATUS page to investigate further.
Note that the LEDs on each modem front panel correspond similarly to the

LEDs provided on the CSU front panel. Faults and events may also be

reviewed using the front panel of the faulted modem..

7 or 8

Verify that the “ONLINE” LED is lit green for all active Traffic Modems.

Traffic Modems that are being bridged will blink in sync with its

corresponding Redundant Modem.

Verify that the “ONLINE” LED is not lit for the Redundant Modem(s).