Comtech EF Data CDM-625A, Installation And Operation Manual

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Appendix K. ETHERNET
NETWORK CONFIGURATION
K.1 Overview
The CDM-625A Advanced Satellite Modem’s handling of Ethernet terrestrial traffic data differs
depending on whether the optional IP Packet Processor is either not installed or installed but
disabled ; or when the optional IP Packet Processor is installed and enabled .
Appendix L. IP PACKET PROCESSOR OPTION
This appendix explains the CDM-625A’s Ethernet interface and illustrates the functional
differences between the available operating modes. Additional modes of operation are also
explained.
K.2 CDM-625A Ethernet Overview
K.2.1 Interface Architecture
Figure K-1. CDM-625A Ethernet Architecture Design
Figure K-1 shows the internal Ethernet architecture for the CDM-625A. The CDM-625A features
four built-in 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Ports (port configuration and statistics are available on a
per-port basis) connected to a single internal Ethernet Layer 2 Managed Switch.