CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System
Revision 4
Checklists for Initial Start-up and Configuration
3–2
MN-CRS-500
3.2
Initial Start-up
Do these steps:
Step
Task (* User-provided equipment / ** Purchased Separately)
Chapter Ref
1
Unpack and inspect the CRS-500 components.
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2
Install the CRS-500 components and modems** in a rack.
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3
Connect cables between the CRS-500 Switch components (CSU, DSU, ISU).
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4
Connect cables to/from the modems** and the CRS-500 components.
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5
Connect IF cables* between either the CRS-500 ISU(s) or the signal splitters, and the IF
Downconverter*.
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6
Configure modems for use in the CRS-500 1:N Redundancy system. Typical for all modems:
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Power on the modems.
6
Verify that modems are running the modem’s most recent firmware version.
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Enable Redundancy Mode.
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Set IP Address (for M&C to/from the CRS-500).
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Set Redundancy Traffic IP Address (if applicable).
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Select Dedicated Ethernet Port (if applicable).
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Configure PMSI (if Carrier-in-Carrier [CnC] is used).
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Configure the CRS-500 CSU for 1:N Operation:
Power on the CRS-500.
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Verify that the CRS-500 CSU is running its most current firmware version.
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Configure the CRS-500’s “Switch Management” IP address.
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Set Operating mode to Manual Switching mode.
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Set IP address (for M&C to/from modems)
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Set Redundancy Mode to 1:N.
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Activate Traffic Modem(s).
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Select Traffic Modem(s) to Bridge.
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Set Holdoff (Backup and Restore) times.
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Select Alarm Masks for Switch and/or Modems.
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Perform Redundancy System Checkout.
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Set Operating Mode to Auto Switching Mode.
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Summary of Contents for CRS-500
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