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CMR-8500 DVB IP Encapsulator

Revision 2

Chapter 4. Device Management via User Interfaces

4.2.4.1.4 Management:

FAST

The CMR-8500 supports the Comtech EF Data FAST code, which is the capability to upgrade the
factory set options on the CMR-8500 by entering a number unique to your CMR-8500 unit by its serial
number.

Figure 4-6. CMR-8500 Web Interface Management: FAST Tab

Comtech EF Data’s FAST (Fully Accessible System Topology) system permits the purchase and
installation of options through special authorization codes, entered through the front panel. FAST allows
immediate implementation of different options through the user interface keypad. All FAST options are
available through the basic platform unit.

The parameters on the FAST tab are:

Serial Number (view only)

Displays the serial number of the unit. FAST code options are unique for each unit by the unit’s serial
number. When requesting an update, or entering a FAST code on a unit, the FAST code upgrade will only
be applicable to the serial number that it was generated from.

Upgrade Code

The CMR-8500 can be configured with multiple options for functionality, and with the FAST code
capability, a unit can be upgraded after it has been deployed and in use without being returned to the
factory or replaced. The code entered is a hexadecimal string that modifies (i.e., add) the feature set on the
product via the front panel. To add additional features to the CMR-8500, please contact your Comtech EF
Data sales representative.

View FAST Codes

Displays the enabled/disabled feature set of the CMR-8500.

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