Comtech EF Data Vipersat CDM-570L, User Manual

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Chapter
3 -
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
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Vipersat Configuration
Unit Role
The Unit Role configuration determines whether the target CDM-570/570L is
to function as a Remote or as a Hub in the Vipersat satellite network. From the
Vipersat Configuration screen (figure 3-5), enter R to display the dialog
shown in figure 3-45.
Figure 3-45
Unit Role prompt
The choice made in this command will determine the role the target CDM-570/
570L will perform in the network and what type of commands and functions it
will receive from the VMS.
Expansion Unit
The Expansion Unit menu item in the Vipersat Configuration screen
(figure 3-5) defines whether the target CDM-570/570L is to function as an
Expansion Unit (the demod configured to operate in SCPC mode) or not. Enter-
ing E at the command prompt will display the dialog shown in figure 3-46.
Figure 3-46
Expansion Unit prompt
The VMS uses this data when monitoring and controlling the network to deter-
mine the target CDM-570/570L’s function. When configured as an expansion
unit, either as a Hub (switched) or as a Remote (mesh), the CDM-570/570L is
set up so that the demod is in SCPC mode and available as a resource for dedi-
cated communications with the other end of the satellite link.