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CMR-8500 DVB IP ENCAPSULATOR Revision 2
Chapter 1 Introduction MN-CMR8500
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Note: The CMR-8500 supports CoP3 (Gigabit Ethernet) redundancy only. ASI
1.3.1 Configuration
hrough the CMR-8500 by communication over the management Ethernet
redundancy is not currently supported.
Redundancy is accomplished t
interface and the redundancy (via the CA-0000316 connection) interfaces. One unit is designated as the
primary unit, while the other is designated as the backup unit. Redundancy configuration is done using
the web interface on both units. Please refer to section 4.2.4.3 for instructions on configuring redundancy
in detail.
Note: Whenever changes are made to the configuration through the web interface,
Submit”, then
1.3.2 Operation
500’s redundant system ensures high reliability and low probability of a single
dicated by the REDUN LED. When configured in a redundant system:
the user must click on the “Submit” button for the page for the changes to take
effect. In order for the changes to be saved upon a reboot of the system, the user
must click on the “Save” tab on the upper right of the web interface.
Permanent changes to the configuration require two steps, first click “
click on “Save”.
The design of the CMR-8
point of failure. In the unlikely event of a failure with the primary encapsulator, the system will switch
over to the backup unit.
The status of an IPE is in
• Solid green LED indicates that the unit is in primary mode and operational
•
Flashing green LED indicates that the unit is in backup mode