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Chapter 9 • Satellite routers
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Satellite router
configuration and
commissioning
A key advantage of the HX system is the ability to centrally
configure and commission satellite routers. Most of the
networking features of satellite modems can be configured
centrally using the Vision UEM software. NAT, firewall rules, and
many other parameters are assigned to satellite routers through
preconfigured profiles created at the HX gateway. Configuration
of many of these items can be delegated to the satellite routers,
allowing, for instance, firewall rules to be defined remotely at the
satellite routers through its system control system interface and
pushed out to individual or groups of satellite routers This
flexibility allows operators to design exactly the right
combination of centralized and decentralized network
management appropriate to their particular enterprise.
Remote commissioning is another important HX feature. Remote
commissioning allows configuration parameters for satellite
routers to be automatically uploaded to satellite routers from the
WebACS (Web-based auto commissioning) server in the HX
gateway. Installers use an embedded web-based wizard served by
the satellite router to configure positional and other basic
parameters; remaining data is provided by the WebACS system.
WebACS is an optional component and not shipped with a
standard rack.
IP device support IP devices connected to HX System satellite routers must
implement the standard IP stack and provide an Ethernet
interface; otherwise there is no constraint to the platforms and
operating systems of devices attached to the satellite routers.
For example, PCs, MACs, SPARC and Alpha workstations,
AS400 systems, and so on, can all be used with the HX satellite
routers, running operating systems such as Windows, Linux,
Solaris, MAC OS X, AIX, VMS and others.
Note:
While the HX50 and HX100 share a basic set of
features and functionalities, the HX100 offers a rack
mounting kit over the HX50. The HX100 is packaged in a
thin horizontal enclosure and includes a mounting kit for
optional rack installation. The HX50 has a smaller, more
portable desktop form and includes an attachable pedestal
base for optional vertical mounting.