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6 software configuration, 1 revision emulation – Comtech EF Data SDM-9000 User Manual

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Configuration

SDM-9000 Satellite Modem

3–14

Rev. 4

3.6 Software Configuration

This section consists of the following software information:

Revision emulation feature

Programming the remote baud rates/addresses

Modem defaults

3.6.1 Revision Emulation

The modem includes a revision emulation feature that allows the user to program an
emulation mode of a previous functional revision. This feature is accessed through the
Utility Modem Type menu (refer to Chapter 4). The user can emulate Version 1.1.1
through the current version by selecting a functional number at the Rev. Emulation menu
(refer to Table 3-5).

Table 3-5. SDM-9000 Revision Emulation

Functional #

Software

Version

Firmware #

Description of Change

1

1.1.1

4100-1-

Original version

2

2.1.1

4100-1A

Software changes

3

3.1.1

4100-1B

Software changes

3

3.1.2

4100-1C

Correctional Setting

4

4.1.1

4100-1D

Software changes

5

5.1.1

4100-1E

Software changes

6

6.1.1

4100-1F

Software changes

Notes:

1. Programming a functional number (1 through X) eliminates all changes

(disables new features/options) for the later version numbers. For example,
functional number 3 may eliminate some features/options for Version 4.1.1
or greater.

2. Programming Current Version (default) allows all features and options to

operate (if installed).

3. The user must manually program the functional version on a cold-start

(default is Current Version).

4. Revision emulation will not affect some user interface changes that do not

affect direct operation of the modem. For example: Configuration
Save/Recall; cosmetic changes; Test Mode screen in the Utility System
menu; all Factory Setup modes, and so forth.