Ross DRA-8604, User Manual

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DRA-8604 User Manual (Iss. 02) Contents • i
Contents
Introduction 1
Overview.............................................................................................................................. 1-2
Features.................................................................................................................. 1-2
Functional Block Diagrams ................................................................................................. 1-3
Dual 1x8 Configuration......................................................................................... 1-3
Dual 1x4 Configuration......................................................................................... 1-3
Single 1x16 Configuration .................................................................................... 1-4
Single 1x8 Configuration ...................................................................................... 1-4
User Interfaces ..................................................................................................................... 1-5
DashBoard Control System™ ............................................................................... 1-5
Card-edge Monitoring ........................................................................................... 1-5
SNMP Monitoring and Control............................................................................. 1-5
Documentation Terms and Conventions.............................................................................. 1-6
Installation 2
Before You Begin ................................................................................................................ 2-2
Static Discharge..................................................................................................... 2-2
Unpacking.............................................................................................................. 2-2
Installing the DRA-8604...................................................................................................... 2-3
Supported Rear Modules ...................................................................................... 2-3
Installing a Card .................................................................................................... 2-3
Cabling................................................................................................................................. 2-5
Software Upgrades............................................................................................................... 2-7
Configuration 3
Card Overview..................................................................................................................... 3-2
Monitoring Features............................................................................................................. 3-3
Status LEDs ........................................................................................................... 3-3
Using DashBoard................................................................................................................. 3-4
Configuring the DRA-8604 ................................................................................................. 3-5
Enabling a Single Channel Configuration............................................................. 3-5
Enabling the Failover Feature ............................................................................... 3-5
Configuring the Equalizer for a Channel............................................................... 3-6
Configuring the Reclocker for a Channel.............................................................. 3-6
Loss of Input.......................................................................................................... 3-6
DashBoard Menus 4
Status Tabs........................................................................................................................... 4-2
Signal Tab.............................................................................................................. 4-2
Hardware Tab ........................................................................................................ 4-3
Product Tab ........................................................................................................... 4-4
Setup Tab ............................................................................................................................. 4-5
Alarms Tab .......................................................................................................................... 4-6