Comtech EF Data MDX420 SkyWire Manual - Manual (Page 28)

MDX420 SkyWire™ Satellite Network Gateway SkyWire Hardware & Software Configurations
MN-MDX420 Revision 6 2–2
2.4 Software Options
Software upgrades are a simple and quick way of adding new features to an installed gateway.
Software upgrades can be easily installed via the GUI interface. Refer to Appendix A, for
information on how upgrade features are enabled.
 Maximum transmit data rate can be upgraded to 5Mbps, 10Mbps, or 20Mbps
 8PSK
modulation
2.5 Hardware Field Upgrades
Hardware options are purchased parts that can be installed by the customer. Please contact the
Comtech Corporation Sales Department for information on price, availability, and shipping costs.
 Plug-In Burst Demodulator Cards: MDX420 can support up to 4 Burst Demodulators
Cards.
CAUTION
Always make sure that power is removed from the unit before any optional modules are
installed. Failure to do so may damage the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that only authorized service personnel handle and install hardware options.