Comtech EF Data CRS-400 - Manual (Page 8)

CRS-400 1:8 Redundancy Switch Revision 0
Preface MN/CRS400.IOM
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CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION AND INITIAL SETUP................................................ 11
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection.................................................................................................... 13
2.2 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.3 Rear Panel.............................................................................................................................. 13
2.3.1 Data Connectors............................................................................................................... 14
2.4 Mounting Instructions .......................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1 Provide Airflow ............................................................................................................... 14
2.4.2 About Rack Support......................................................................................................... 15
2.5 Installation Details ................................................................................................................ 15
2.6 Cables and Connectors ......................................................................................................... 15
2.6.1 HSSI Cable Physical Requirements................................................................................. 15
2.6.2 TMI Data Connector (HSSI)............................................................................................ 16
2.6.3 System Alarms Connector ............................................................................................... 18
2.6.4 IF Switch Control Connector ........................................................................................... 19
2.6.5 Remote Control Connector .............................................................................................. 20
2.6.6 Auxiliary Serial Connector / Pass-Through ..................................................................... 21
2.7 TMI Modules......................................................................................................................... 22
2.7.1 HSSI Module ................................................................................................................... 22
2.8 RMI Modules......................................................................................................................... 24
2.8.1 HSSI Module ................................................................................................................... 24
2.9 Connecting the Cables .......................................................................................................... 26
2.9.1 HSSI Connection ............................................................................................................. 26
2.10 Configuring the Mods/Demods – Firmware Versions ..................................................... 27
2.11 Applying Power to the Switch............................................................................................ 28
2.11.1 Single Power Supply Operation (Test) .......................................................................... 28
2.12 Configuring the Switch....................................................................................................... 29
2.12.1 Activate Desired Traffic Mods/Demods ........................................................................ 29
2.12.2 Verify Remote Communications to Each Active Mod/Demod ..................................... 29
2.13 Configuring the IF Carriers............................................................................................... 30
2.13.1 Configuring and Cabling for a Single Transponder....................................................... 30
2.13.2 Configuring and Cabling for Multiple Transponders, Using the CRS-280 Transponder
Switch ....................................................................................................................................... 31