Introduction
Description
The OptoStar II RF switch module uses a standard 19-in OptoStar II chassis. The
flexibility of the platform is greatly improved by the fact that a single chassis can
hold both the RF switch module and other OptoStar II modules. 14 application
modules can be placed in one standard 3 RU OptoStar II chassis. In many modern
cable systems, optical transmitters, amplifiers and optical receivers can be set to
backup mode, with a main module and a backup module. In the OptoStar II
platform, the RF switch module can be used to control, switch, and backup RF
signal, in order to improve network reliability.
Features
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5 ~ 1003 MHz RF bandwidth, providing sufficient bandwidth for new services
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Support automatic and manual RF port switching
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RF output level correction function
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Power-down connection function
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LED on the front panel indicates the working status of the module, with RF
output test point
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Intelligent Communications Interface Module (ICIM) provides various
configuration and control options
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Local monitoring and control on the ICIM LCD screen
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Local monitoring and control with ICIM Mini-USB interface connecting to the
Console on PC
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Remote status monitoring (SNMP) with ICIM RJ-45 interface
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Firmware is upgradeable
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Hot-swap capability
Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the signal pathway of the OptoStar II RF
switch module.
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