Comtech EF Data CME-5000 User Manual

CME-5000 / CME-5010
CME-5100 / CME-5110

Digicast DVB IP Micro Encapsulator (MENCAP)

CME-5000 – Digicast MENCAP

CME-5010 – Digicast MENCAP 10K

CME-5100/CME-5110 – 1:1 Redundancy

(with CME-1600 Redundancy Switch)

Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001

Registered Company

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN/MENCAPEDC.IOM

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Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2007. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: [phone]

May 10, 2007

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The Minimum MPE/IP encapsulated bandwidth for this route, since the statistics
were last cleared.

Max

The Maximum MPE/IP encapsulated bandwidth for this route, since the statistics
were last cleared.

Average

The Average MPE/IP encapsulated bandwidth for this route, over the last 10
seconds.

NOTE: The Statistics web page does not display statistics indicating the incoming
bandwidth (bit rate).

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Table of Contents

PREFACE.................................................................................................................................. VII

Customer Support.....................................................................................................................................vii

About this Manual ................................................................................................................................... viii

Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual .............................................................viii

Related Documents ..................................................................................................................................viii

Conventions and References.....................................................................................................................ix

Cautions and Warnings............................................................................................................................ix

Metric Conversion...................................................................................................................................ix

Recommended Standard Designations.....................................................................................................x

Trademarks............................................................................................................................................... x

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance................................................................................x

Emissions Compliance ............................................................................................................................. x

EN61000 Compliance...............................................................................................................................x

Safety Compliance .....................................................................................................................................xi

EN60950..................................................................................................................................................xi

Low Voltage Directive (LVD) ................................................................................................................ xi

Warranty Policy........................................................................................................................................xii

Limitations of Warranty .........................................................................................................................xii

Exclusive Remedies...............................................................................................................................xiii

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................1–1

1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................ 1–1

1.2 Standard Features......................................................................................................................1–2

1.3 Performance...............................................................................................................................1–3

1.4 MENCAP Redundancy (CME-5100 & CME-5110)...............................................................1–3

1.4.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................... 1–4

1.4.2 Configuration ......................................................................................................................1–4

1.4.3 Operation.............................................................................................................................1–4

1.5 Specifications..............................................................................................................................1–5

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1.6 Terminology ...............................................................................................................................1–8

CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION & INITIAL CONFIGURATION.................................................2-1

2.1 Major Assembly..........................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Unpacking....................................................................................................................................2-2

2.3 Installation...................................................................................................................................2-3

2.3.1 Standalone Installation.........................................................................................................2-3

2.3.2 Redundancy Installation.......................................................................................................2-4

2.4 Initial Configuration...................................................................................................................2-5

2.4.1 Standalone Configuration.....................................................................................................2-5

2.4.2 Redundancy Configuration ..................................................................................................2-6

CHAPTER 3. INTERFACE PINOUTS.................................................................................3–1

3.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................ 3–1

3.2 MENCAP 50 (CME-5000 and CME-5010).............................................................................. 3–1

3.2.1 DC Power............................................................................................................................ 3–1

3.2.2 RJ-12 Terminal....................................................................................................................3–2

3.2.3 RJ-12 Redundancy ..............................................................................................................3–2

3.2.4 RJ-45 Ethernet..................................................................................................................... 3–2

3.2.5 BNC ASI (Out-A and Out-B).............................................................................................3–2

3.3 CME-1600 Redundancy Switch................................................................................................3–3

3.3.1 DC Power............................................................................................................................ 3–3

3.3.2 BNC ASI (Typical Out-A and Out-B) ...............................................................................3–3

3.3.3 RJ-12 Primary Redundancy ................................................................................................3–3

3.3.4 BNC Primary ASI (Typical In-A and In-B).......................................................................3–4

3.3.5 RJ-12 Secondary Redundancy ............................................................................................ 3–4

3.3.6 BNC Secondary ASI (Typical In-A and In-B)...................................................................3–4

CHAPTER 4. DEVICE MANAGEMENT VIA USER INTERFACES.....................................4-1

4.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Web Interface..............................................................................................................................4-1

4.2.1 Administrative Configuration...................................................................................................4-2

4.2.2 Network Configuration ........................................................................................................4-4

4.2.3 Egress Configuration............................................................................................................4-5

4.2.4 PSI Configuration.................................................................................................................4-6

4.2.4.1 Option

4.2.4.2 Option

4.2.4.3 Option

DVB-C NIT Submenu.....................................................................................4-8

DVB-S NIT Submenu .....................................................................................4-9

DVB-T NIT Submenu...................................................................................4-10

4.2.5 SMPTE-325M Configuration.............................................................................................4-11

4.2.6 Route Configuration...........................................................................................................4-12

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4.2.7 Advanced Route Configuration..........................................................................................4-14

4.2.8 IGMP Configuration ..........................................................................................................4-16

4.2.9 Redundancy Configuration ................................................................................................4-17

4.2.10 Route Statistics................................................................................................................... 4-18

4.3 Terminal Interface....................................................................................................................4-19

4.3.1 Main Menu.........................................................................................................................4-20

4.3.2 Redundancy Configuration Menu......................................................................................4-21

4.3.3 Administration Menu .........................................................................................................4-21

4.3.3.1 Port Number Configuration.......................................................................................4-21

4.3.4 Stats Menu..........................................................................................................................4-22

4.3.4.1 Route Stats Menu ......................................................................................................4-22

4.3.4.2 Ethernet Stats Menu ..................................................................................................4-23

4.3.4.3 DMA Stats Menu.......................................................................................................4-23

4.3.5 Egress Configuration Menu ...............................................................................................4-24

4.3.6 Network Configuration Menu............................................................................................4-24

4.3.7 SMPTE 325M Configuration Menu...................................................................................4-25

4.3.8 Route Configuration Menu.................................................................................................4-25

4.3.8.1 Advanced Route Configuration Menu.......................................................................4-26

4.3.9 PSI Configuration Menu....................................................................................................4-26

4.3.10 IGMP Configuration Menu................................................................................................4-27

4.4 Telnet Interface.........................................................................................................................4-27

4.5 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)....................................................................................4-28

4.6 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)...................................................................4-29

APPENDIX A. SOFTWARE UPGRADE ............................................................................ A–1

A.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... A–1

A.2 Web Interface............................................................................................................................ A–2

A.3 Telnet or Terminal Interface ................................................................................................... A–3

APPENDIX B. IP ROUTING SUPPORT..............................................................................B-1

B.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................B-1

B.2 Route Configuration..................................................................................................................B-1

B.2.1 Unicast Routing................................................................................................................... B-1

B.2.2 Multicast Routing................................................................................................................B-2

B.3 802.1Q VLAN Support..............................................................................................................B-3

B.4 Section Packing .......................................................................................................................... B-3

B.5 1,024 Routes................................................................................................................................B-4

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B.6 10,000 Routes..............................................................................................................................B-4

B.7 Multicast Zones..........................................................................................................................B-4

B.8 IP Copy ....................................................................................................................................... B-5

B.9 Quality of Service (QoS)............................................................................................................ B-5

B.10 MPE/IP ....................................................................................................................................... B-6

APPENDIX C. MENCAP 50 PRIVATE MIB ELEMENTS ................................................... C–1

C.1 Admin Menu.............................................................................................................................. C–1

C.2 Network Menu........................................................................................................................... C–2

C.3 Egress Menu..............................................................................................................................C–2

C.4 PSI Menu................................................................................................................................... C–2

C.4.1 DVB-C NIT.........................................................................................................................C–3

C.4.2 DVB-S NIT.........................................................................................................................C–3

C.4.3 DVB-T NIT.........................................................................................................................C–4

C.5 SMPTE-325M Menu.................................................................................................................C–4

C.6 Routing Table............................................................................................................................ C–5

C.7 Advanced Routing Table..........................................................................................................C–6

C.8 IGMP Menu............................................................................................................................... C–7

C.9 Redundancy Menu.................................................................................................................... C–7

C.10 Statistics Table .......................................................................................................................... C–8

APPENDIX D. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... D–1

Tables

Table 1-1. Digicast MENCAP 50 Specifications......................................................................................1–6

Table 1-2. Digicast MENCAP Redundancy – CME-1600 Switch Specifications....................................1–7

Table 2-1. Digicast MENCAP 50 Standalone Configuration....................................................................2-1

Table 2-2. Digicast MENCAP Redundancy Configuration......................................................................2-1

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Figures

Figure 1-1. Digicast MENCAP 50 – Front Panels.....................................................................................................1–1

Figure 1-2. Digicast MENCAP 50 (CME-5000 or CME-5010)................................................................................1–3

Figure 1-3. Digicast MENCAP Redundancy (CME-5100 or CME-5110)................................................................1–3

Figure 1-4. Digicast MENCAP Redundancy (CME-5100 or CME-5110)................................................................1–4

Figure 1-5. Digicast MENCAP Redundancy (CME-5100 or CME-5110)................................................................1–5

Figure 1-6. Digicast MENCAP 50 Rear Panel (typical)............................................................................................1–5

Figure 1-7. Digicast MENCAP 50 – CME-1600 Redundancy Switch......................................................................1–5

Figure 2-1. Digicast MENCAP Redundancy (CME-5100 or CME-5110) – Rear View........................................... 2-2

Figure 2-2. LED Status of CME-1600 Redundancy Switch (after configuration)..................................................... 2-7

Figure 3-1. MENCAP 50 Connection Interfaces – Rear Panel (Typical)..................................................................3–1

Figure 3-2. CME-1600 Redundancy Switch Connection Interfaces..........................................................................3–3

Figure 4-1. Connecting to the MENCAP 50..............................................................................................................4-1

Figure 4-2. Home (“Splash”) page............................................................................................................................4-2

Figure 4-3. Administrative Configuration page......................................................................................................... 4-2

Figure 4-4. Network Configuration page...................................................................................................................4-4

Figure 4-5. Egress Configuration page ...................................................................................................................... 4-5

Figure 4-6. PSI Configuration page........................................................................................................................... 4-6

Figure 4-7. PSI Configuration page – DVB-C NIT submenu option ........................................................................4-8

Figure 4-8. PSI Configuration page – DVB-S NIT submenu option.........................................................................4-9

Figure 4-9. PSI Configuration page – DVB-T NIT submenu option....................................................................... 4-10

Figure 4-10.SMPTE-325M Configuration page......................................................................................................4-11

Figure 4-11. Route Configuration page................................................................................................................... 4-12

Figure 4-12. Advanced Route Configuration page..................................................................................................4-14

Figure 4-13. IGMP Configuration page................................................................................................................... 4-16

Figure 4-14. Redundancy Configuration page......................................................................................................... 4-17

Figure 4-15. Route Statistics reporting page............................................................................................................4-18

Figure 4-16. Terminal Menu Hierarchy................................................................................................................... 4-20

Figure 4-17. Main Menu.......................................................................................................................................... 4-20

Figure 4-18. Redundancy Configuration Menu.......................................................................................................4-21

Figure 4-19. Administration Menu.......................................................................................................................... 4-21

Figure 4-20. Stats Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 4-22

Figure 4-21. Route Stats Menu................................................................................................................................4-22

Figure 4-22. Ethernet Stats Menu............................................................................................................................4-23

Figure 4-23. DMA Stats Menu................................................................................................................................ 4-23

Figure 4-24. Egress Configuration Menu................................................................................................................ 4-24

Figure 4-25. Network Configuration Menu.............................................................................................................4-24

Figure 4-26. SMPTE 325M Configuration Menu....................................................................................................4-25

Figure 4-27. Route Configuration Menu................................................................................................................. 4-25

Figure 4-28. Advanced Route Configuration Menu................................................................................................ 4-26

Figure 4-29. PSI Configuration Menu..................................................................................................................... 4-26

Figure 4-30. IGMP Configuration Menu................................................................................................................. 4-27

Figure 4-31. Starting Telnet Session........................................................................................................................4-27

Figure 4-32. Main Menu via Telnet......................................................................................................................... 4-28

Figure A-1. TFTP Download (via Web)...................................................................................................................A–2

Figure A-2. TFTP Upgrade (via Terminal)...............................................................................................................A–3

Figure A-3. TFTP Upgrade Complete (via Terminal)..............................................................................................A–4

Figure B-1. Multicast Mapping (IP to MAC)............................................................................................................B-2

Figure B-2. Section Packing ………………………………………………………………………………….….…B-3

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Customer Support

Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department for:

• Product support or training

• Reporting comments or suggestions concerning manuals

• Information on upgrading or returning a product

A Customer Support representative may be reached at:

Comtech EF Data
Attention: Customer Support Department
2114 West 7th Street
Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA

480.333.2200 (Main Comtech EF Data number)

480.333.4357 (Customer Support Desk)

To return a Comtech EF Data product (in-warranty and out-of-warranty) for repair or replaceme nt:

For Online Customer Support:

An RMA number request can be requested electronically by contacting the Customer Support
Department through the online support page at

For information regarding this product’s warranty policy, refer to the Warranty Policy, p. xii

480.333.2161 FAX

• Contact the Comtech EF Data Customer Support Department. Be prepared to supply the

Customer Support representative with the model number, serial number, and a description
of the problem.

• Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Comtech EF Data

Customer Support representative.

• Pack the product in its original shipping carton/packaging to ensure that the product is not

damaged during shipping.

• Ship the product back to Comtech EF Data. (Shipping charges should be prepaid.)

• Click on “Return Material Authorization” for detailed instructions on our return

procedures.

• Click on the “RMA Request Form” hyperlink, then fill out the form completely before

sending.

• Send e-mail to the Customer Support Department at [e-mail].

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About this Manual

This manual provides installation and operation information, functional capabilities, and
performance specifications for the Comtech EF Data (CEFD) Digicast Micro
Encapulsator (MENCAP) product lines: The CME-5000 MENCAP 50, CME-5010
MENCAP 50 10K, and CME-5100 & CME-5110 MENCAP Redundancy. This
publication additionally provides information on how to connect these Digicast
MENCAP products to other data transport equipment.

This is a technical document intended for earth station engineers, technicians, and
operators responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Digicast MENCAP
product lines.

Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual

Comments and suggestions regarding the content and design of this manual are
appreciated. To submit comments, please e-mail the Comtech EF Data Technical
Publications Department at

[e-mail].

Related Documents

The following documents are listed for reference:

• A/53 ATSC Digital Television Standard

• A/65 ATSC Program and System Information Protocol for Terrestrial Broadcast

and Cable Standard

• A/90 ATSC Data Broadcast Standard

• A/92 ATSC Delivery of IP Multicast Sessions over ATSC Data Broadcast

Standard

• ETSI EN 300 468 – Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Specification for Service

Information (SI) in DVB Systems

• ETSI EN 301 192 – Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); DVB Specification for

Data Broadcasting

• ETSI EN 50083-9 – European Standard Cable Networks for Television Systems,

Sound Signals and Interactive Services: Part 9 Interfaces for CATV/SMATV
Headends and Similar Professional Equipment for DVB/MPEG-2 Transport
Streams

• IEEE 802.3 – Telecommunications and Information Exchange Between Systems –

Local and Metropolitan Networks Part 3: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with
Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) Access Method and Physical Layer Specification

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• ISO/IEC 13818-1 Information Technology – Generic Coding of Moving Pictures

and Associated Audio: Systems. Recommendation H.222.0 Part 1

• ISO/IEC 13818-6 Information Technology – Generic Coding of Moving Pictures

and Associated Audio: Extensions for DSM-CC. Recommendation H.222.0 Part 6

• SMPTE 325M Digital Television: 1999 – Opportunistic Data Broadcast Flow

Control

Conventions and References

Cautions and Warnings

IMPORTANT or NOTE indicates a statement that is associated with the task
being performed or information critical for proper equipment function.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. CAUTION may also be used to indicate other
unsafe practices or risks of property damage.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

Examples of
Multi-Hazard Formats

IMPORTANT

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Metric Conversion

Metric conversion information is located on the inside back cover of this manual. This
information is provided to assist the operator in cross-referencing non-Metric to Metric
conversions.

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Recommended Standard Designations

Recommended Standard (RS) Designations are interchangeable with the designation of
the Electronic Industries Association (EIA).

Trademarks

Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.

Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. Comtech EF
Data neither endorses nor otherwise sponsors any such production or services referred
herein.

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference that
requires the user to take adequate protection measures.

Emissions Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commision (FCC) rules, and
EN55022 Class B requirements.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

EN61000 Compliance

This equipment meets the EMC/immunity characteristics for the limits and methods of
measurement for information technology equipment as per EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3,
EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5 and EN61000-4-11.

This equipment meets the EMC/immunity characteristics for the limits and methods of
measurement of mains harmonics & flicker for information technology equipment as per
EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.

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Safety Compliance

EN60950

Applicable testing is routinely performed as a condition of manufacturing on all units to
ensure compliance with safety requirements of EN60950.This equipment meets the
Safety of Information Technology Equipment specification as defined in EN60950.

Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

The following information is applicable for the European Low Voltage Directive
(EN60950):

<HAR> Type of power cord required for use in the European Community.

!

International Symbols:

Symbol Definition Symbol Definition

~

NOTE

CAUTION: Double-pole/Neutral Fusing
ACHTUNG: Zweipolige bzw. Neutralleiter-Sicherung

Alternating Current

For additional symbols, refer to Cautions and Warnings listed
earlier in this Preface.

Fuse

Protective Earth /

Safety Ground

Chassis Ground

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Warrant y Policy

Comtech EF Data products are warranted against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment. During the
warranty period, Comtech EF Data will, at its option, repair or replace products
that prove to be defective.

For equipment under warranty, the owner is responsible for freight to Comtech
EF Data and all related customs, taxes, tariffs, insurance, etc. Comtech EF Data
is responsible for the freight charges only for return of the equipment from the
factory to the owner. Comtech EF Data will return the equipment by the same
method (i.e., Air, Express, Surface) as the equipment was sent to Comtech EF
Data.

All equipment returned for warranty repair must have a valid RMA number issued
prior to return and be marked clearly on the return packaging. Comtech EF Data
strongly recommends all equipment be returned in its original packaging.

Comtech EF Data Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are limited to
repair or replacement of failed parts, and the return shipment to the buyer of the
repaired or replaced parts.

Limitations of Warranty

The warranty does not apply to any part of a product that has been installed,
altered, repaired, or misused in any way that, in the opinion of Comtech EF Data
Corporation, would affect the reliability or detracts from the performance of any
part of the product, or is damaged as the result of use in a way or with equipment
that had not been previously approved by Comtech EF Data Corporation.

The warranty does not apply to any product or parts thereof where the serial
number or the serial number of any of its parts has been altered, defaced, or
removed.

The warranty does not cover damage or loss incurred in transportation of the
product.

The warranty does not cover replacement or repair necessitated by loss or damage
from any cause beyond the control of Comtech EF Data Corporation, such as
lightning or other natural and weather related events or wartime environments.

The warranty does not cover any labor involved in the removal and or
reinstallation of warranted equipment or parts on site, or any labor required to
diagnose the necessity for repair or replacement.

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The warranty excludes any responsibility by Comtech EF Data Corporation for
incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the equipment or
products, or for any inability to use them either separate from or in combination
with any other equipment or products.

A fixed charge established for each product will be imposed for all equipment
returned for warranty repair where Comtech EF Data Corporation cannot identify
the cause of the reported failure.

Exclusive Remedies

Comtech EF Data Corporation’s warranty, as stated is in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed, implied, or statutory, including those of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose. The buyer shall pass on to any purchaser,
lessee, or other user of Comtech EF Data Corporation’s products, the
aforementioned warranty, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Comtech EF
Data Corporation from any claims or liability of such purchaser, lessee, or user
based upon allegations that the buyer, its agents, or employees have made
additional warranties or representations as to product preference or use.

The remedies provided herein are the buyer’s sole and exclusive remedies.
Comtech EF Data shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages, whether based on contract, tort, or any other legal theory.

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Figure 1-1. Digicast MENCAP 50 – Front Panels

CME-5000
(MENCAP 50)

CME-5010

MENCAP 50 10K

1.1 Introduction

The Comtech EF Data (CEFD) Digicast Micro Encapsulator – referred to throughout this
manual as “the MENCAP 50” – is the most economical IP Encapsulator (IPE) available
in the market today and provides unparalleled price versus performance.

The MENCAP 50 encapsulates Ethernet/IP Unicast or Multicast packets, as specified by
DVB Multiprotocol Encapsulation (MPE) recommendation (documented in ETSI EN 301

192) and formats the sections into MPEG-2 transport packets for transmission over an
Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) link.

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The MENCAP 50 is available in the following configurations:

• CME-5000 Digicast MENCAP 50

Standalone Unit

• CME-5010 Digicast MENCAP 50 10K

Standalone Unit with 10,000 IP route capability

• Digicast MENCAP 1:1 Redundancy configurations:

o CME-5100 features two CME-5000 units
o CME-5110 features two CME-5010 units
o CME-1600 Redundancy Switch featured in both configurations

1.2 Standard Features

Based on an embedded architecture, utilizing a MIPS CPU and eCOS Operating System,
the MENCAP 50 provides the following features:

• High Reliability – supports 1:1 redundancy

• Support for Multicast and Unicast IP datagrams

• MPE Section Packing and Non-Section Packing on a route-by-route basis

• Support for all valid PIDs in 8192 range

• Support for Promiscuous Mode

• Multicast Zones

• IP Copy

• 1,024 Routes

• Support for 10,000 Routes (with CME-5010 MENCAP 50 10K option)

• QoS on a route-by-route basis (min/max bandwidth)

• MPEG-2 188/204-byte operation

• Aggregate throughput of 73 Mbps with 1,500 byte IP packets

• Maximum configurable egress rate 85Mbps

• Program Specific Information (PSI) - PAT/PMT support

• NIT support for DVB-T, DVB-C, DVB-S

• Basic ATSC Tables

• ATSC A/90 data broadcast

• ATSC A/92 IP multicast over ATSC data broadcast

• SMPTE 325M

• TCP to UDP for Kencast Fazzt Guaranteed File Broadcast (GFB)

• IGMP for Multicast Route Announcements

• Configurable Telnet and HTTP ports for security

• Color LEDs for status monitoring and rapid fault isolation

• Support for 802.1Q VLAN Tags

• Management (monitor, control and configuration):

o Web Interface
o Terminal Interface
o Telnet
o TFTP for remote field software/firmware upgrade
o SNMP V2 (Private and MIB II) Support

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Figure 1-2. Digicast MENCAP 50 (CME-5000 or CME-5010)

1.3 Performance

The MENCAP 50 provides the following performance characteristics:

Item Value

Maximum Egress Rate Setting

Maximum Packets per Seconds
(Minimum Packet Size 64 Bytes)

Maximum Bits Per Second
(Maximum Packet Size 1,518 Bytes)

Egress Clock Accuracy Better than +/- 1 Kbps (KHz)

Latency Less than 10 ms

85 Mbps 188-Byte Mode and 67.2 Mbps 204-Byte
Mode

15,000 PPS

73 Mbps 188-Byte Mode and 67.2 Mbps 204-Byte
Mode (with a maximum burstable rate of 80 Mbps)

1.4 MENCAP Redundancy (CME-5100 & CME-5110)

Figure 1-3. Digicast MENCAP Redundancy (CME-5100 or CME-5110)

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1.4.1 Introduction

The MENCAP 50 supports a 1:1 redundant configuration in a single 19” rack (1RU)
chassis (
Primary Encapsulator. For networks with high availability demands, the redundant
package provides a cost-effective solution.

Figure 1-4). This provides for automatic failover in the event of failure of the

1.4.2 Configuration

The redundant unit consists of two MENCAP 50’s (CME-5000 or CME-5010) connected
to and monitored by a CME-1600 Redundancy Switch. The mirrored ASI outputs of each
MENCAP 50 are connected to the Redundancy Switch and based on the ‘primary/ secondary’
status of each encapsulator; the primary unit is allowed to pass traffic to the next device
in the communications path.

In addition to the ASI outputs, the MENCAP 50’s are each connected to the Redundancy
Switch via a serial RS-232 interface to communicate operational status to the redundancy
switch. The Ethernet ports are connected to a hub or switch on the LAN.

Figure 1-4. Digicast MENCAP Redundancy (CME-5100 or CME-5110)

1.4.3 Operation

The design of the CME-1600 Redundancy Switch ensures high reliability and low
probability of single point of failure. The CME-1600 monitors the status of the primary
and secondary MENCAP 50 IPEs and, in the unlikely event of primary failure, will
switch over the communications path to the secondary unit.

The status of an IPE is indicated by the corresponding LED; namely, solid green
indicating operational, flashing green indicating failed. The CME-1600 detects when a
failed IPE has been restored to operational status.

The CME-1600 can be configured to operate in “Auto” or “Manual” modes. In Auto
mode, the CME-1600 detects a failed IPE and switches automatically to the backup; in
Manual mode, the automatic failover feature is disabled. A pushbutton-activated
switchover is required to activate the backup IPE.

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Figure 1-5. Digicast MENCAP Redundancy (CME-5100 or CME-5110)

1.5 Specifications

Table 1-1 outlines the technical specifications for both MENCAP 50 standalone units.
Table 1-2 describes the CME-1600 Redundancy Switch specifications. For detailed
MENCAP 50 and Redundancy Switch connector pin assignment information, refer to
Chapter 3 – Interface Pinouts.

Figure 1-6. Digicast MENCAP 50 Rear Panel (typical)

a) Side Panel – Secondary b) Rear Panel c) Side Panel – Primary

Figure 1-7. Digicast MENCAP 50 – CME-1600 Redundancy Switch

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Table 1-1. Digicast MENCAP 50 Specifications

Parameter Specification

Dimensions 7.125” L x 8.125” W x 1.72” H (18.1L x 20.6W x 4.4H cm)

Weight < 6 lbs (2.7 kg)

Physical

Electrical

Environmental

Power 2.5 mm with screw type connector

ASI Copper Output

Ethernet
(10/100BaseT)

Terminal

Redundancy

Blue PWR Power

Red ALARM Alarm

LEDs

Power Input /
Consumption

ASI (Copper) EN50083-9

Ethernet
(10/100BaseT)

Console RS-232

Redundancy RS-232

Temperature

Operating

Storage
(Non-operating)

Humidity

Operating 10% to 75% Non-condensing

Storage
(Non-operating)

Altitude

Operating Up to 10,000 feet (3048 m) above sea level

Storage

(Non-operating)

Green M-ACT MPE data activity

Amber E-ACT Ethernet traffic/activity

Green E-LINK Ethernet connection to hub/switch operational

Dual Mirrored BNC (75Ω)

RJ-45

RJ-12

48 to 248 VAC 50/60 Hz converted to +5VDC @ 2.5A / < 7 W

IEEE 802.3u

32° to 104° Farenheit (0° to 40° Celsius)

-22° to 150° Farenheit (-30° to 65° Celsius)

Relative humidity to 95% with temperature ≤ 95° Farenheit (35° Celsius)

Survival up to 50,000 feet (15240 m) above sea level for up to 15 hours

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Table 1-2. Digicast MENCAP Redundancy – CME-1600 Switch Specifications

Parameter Specification

Physical

Electrical

Environmental

Dimensions
(Switch only)

Weight 2.4 lbs. (1.1 kg)

Power 2.5 mm with screw type connector

ASI Copper Input
(2X)

ASI Copper Output

Redundancy (2X) RJ-12

Blue PWR Power

LEDs

(Switch only)

Pushbuttons
(Switch only)

Power Input /
Consumption

ASI EN50083-9

Ethernet
(10/100BaseT)

Redundancy RS-232

Temperature

Operating

Storage
(Non-operating)

Humidity

Operating 10% to 75% Non-condensing

Storage
(Non-operating)

Altitude

Operating Up to 10,000 feet (3048 m) above sea level

Storage

(Non-operating)

Green PRI Primary

Green AUTO Auto Redundancy mode

Green SEC Secondary

Red ALARM Alarm

12.5” L x 2.75” W x 1.75” H (31.8 L x 7 W x 4.4 H cm) (RU1)

Dual Mirrored BNC (75Ω)

PRI Primary - force primary online

AUTO Fully redundant operation

SEC Secondary – force secondary online

48 to 248 VAC 50/60 Hz converted to +5VDC @ 2.5A / < 3W

IEEE 802.3u

32° to 104° Farenheit (0° to 40° Celsius)

-22° to 150° Farenheit (-30° to 65° Celsius)

Relative humidity to 95% with temperature ≤ 95° Farenheit (35° Celsius)

Survival up to 50,000 feet (15240 m) above sea level for up to 15 hours

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1.6 Terminology

Acronym Definition

ASI Asynchronous Serial Interface

ATSC Advanced Television Systems

Committee

BNC Bayonet Nut Connector

CEFD Comtech EF Data Corporation

CIDR Classless Inter-Domain Routing

CPU Central Processing Unit

DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration

Protocol

DTE Data Terminal Equipment

DVB Digital Video Broadcasting

EN Norme European (European

Standard)

ETSI European Telecommunications

Standards Institute

IEEE Institute for Electrical and

Electronics Engineers

GUI Graphical User Interface

HTML HyperText Markup Language

HTTP HyperText Transport Protocol

IANA Internet Assigned Number

Authority

ICMP Internet Control Message

Protocol

IGMP Internet Group Management

Protocol

IP Internet Protocol

IPE IP Encapsulator

IRD Integrated Receiver Decoder

LAN Local Area Network

LED Light Emitting Diode

MAC Medium Access Control

Acronym Definition

Mbps Mega bits per second

MENCAP Micro Encapsulator

MGT Master Guide Table

MIB Management Information Base

MPE Multiprotocol Encapsulation

MPEG Moving Pictures Experts Group

NIC Network Interface Card

NIT Network Information Table

ODI Opportunistic Data Insertion

OID Object Identifier

OS Operating System

PAT Program Association Table

PID Program Identifier

PMT Program Map Table

PSI Program Specific Information

QoS Quality of Service

RMA Return Materials Authorization

RSW Redundancy Switch

SI Service Information

SM Subnet Mask

SMPTE Society of Motion Picture &

Television Engineers

SNMP Simple Network Management

Protocol

TCP Transmission Control Protocol

TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol

UDP User Datagram Protocol

VCT Virtual Channel Table

VLAN Virtual Local Area Network

The following table defines the acronyms referred to throughout this manual:

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Chapter 2. INSTALLATION &

INITIAL CONFIGURATION

2.1 Major Assembly

The MENCAP 50 is available in two configurations - standalone and redundant.

Table 2-1 lists the components provided with a standalone configuration; Table 2-2 lists
the components provided with a redundant configuration. In the event any listed item is
missing, please contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support.

Table 2-1. Digicast MENCAP 50 Standalone Configuration

Quantity Description

1
1 SPU24-102 Power Supply

1 IEC AC Power Cord
1 CA-TERMINAL Terminal Cable
1 CD (includes this manual and the Quick Start reference)
1 Quick Start Sheet

CME-5000 MENCAP 50
CME-5010 MENCAP 50 10K

or

Table 2-2. Digicast MENCAP Redundancy Configuration

Quantity Description

2
1 CME-1600 Redundancy Switch

1 TR-1600 19” Rack-mounted shelf with device mounting hardware
3 SPU24-102 Power supply
3 IEC AC Power Cord
4 BNC-to-BNC cable
2 RJ-12-to-RJ-12 cable
2 CA-TERMINALTerminal Cable
1 CD (includes this manual and the Quick Start reference)
1 Quick Start Sheet

2-1

FOR CME-5100: CME-5000 MENCAP 50
FOR CME-5110: CME-5010 MENCAP 50 10K