Comtech EF Data CRS-500, Installation And Operational Manual

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CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System
Revision 4
Checklists for Initial Start-up and Configuration 3–4 MN-CRS-500
Step Task (* User-provided equipment / ** Purchased Separately)
Chapter
Ref
5 Configure the CRS-500 CSU for 1:N Operation with the new modem: 8
Set Operating mode to Manual Switching mode. 8
Set IP address (for M&C to/from modems) 8
Set Redundancy Traffic IP address (if applicable) 8
Activate the new Traffic Modem. 8
Perform Redundancy System Checkout. 3
Set Operating Mode to Auto Switching Mode. 8
6 Connect RF* cables between either the CRS-500 ISU(s)** or the signal combiners, and the
RF Upconverters *.
5
DO NOT CONNECT the IF to any Upconverters UNTIL AFTER the CRS-500 1:N Redundancy
System is fully cabled and configured. Do this to prevent unintended signals from reaching the
satellite.
3.3.2 Remove a Traffic Modem from an Operating CRS-500 1:N
Redundancy System
Do these steps:
Step Task (* User-provided equipment / ** Purchased Separately) Chapter Ref
1 Use either the CSU Front Panel or the CRS-500 HTTP (Web Server) Interface to deactivate
the targeted Traffic Modem.
8
2 Power OFF the targeted Traffic Modem. 5
3 Disconnect the cables between the powered OFF modem and the CRS-500 System
components (CRS-500 CSU, DSU, and ISU(s), and other modems) and equipment *.
5
4 Remove the modem from its location in the rack *. 4