Comtech EF Data SDM-300A - Manual (Page 69)

SDM-300A Satellite Modem Revision 6
Installation/Upgrades MN/SDM300A.IOM
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3.6 Duplex Reed-Solomon Codec Installation
Notes:
1. A Duplex Reed-Solomon Codec can be installed at the factory or added as a field-
installed upgrade to modem currently deployed.
2. Turbo and Duplex Reed-Solomon can be populated at the same time.
Upgrading requires installation of the Duplex Reed-Solomon module, new M&C firmware, new
Bulk firmware, and installation of Turbo firmware.An Upgrade kit includes the following items:
Upgrade Kit Part Number KT/9658-1
Item # Component
1 PL/9658-1 Duplex Reed-Solomon Module
2 FW/6535-1AA or later version (M&C Firmware)
3 FW/6094W or later version (Bulk Firmware)
4 Installation Instructions
5 FW/9600C or later version (Turbo Firmware – If installed)
The SDM-300A shall have a Revision C or greater Main Board for the Duplex Reed-Solomon
upgrade. There are two ways to determine the revision status:
1 Provide the SN of the modem to Comtech EF Data for verification of the
revision status.
2 If the first 2-digits off the modem SN start with 99, 00, or 01 corresponding to
the year of manufacture, then the modem Main board is Revision C.
• If the SN starts with 98 then it is either Revision B or C and it is
necessary to check with the factory.
• SNs beginning with 97 or earlier are not eligible for upgrade.
CAUTION
Observe all normal precautions for handling electrostatic-sensitive
devices.