Comtech EF Data CME-5200 User Manual

CME-5200

Digicast Media Router ASI Receiver

Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001

Registered Company

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

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN/MRASIRCDC.IOM

Revision A

May 10, 2007

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

Table of Contents

PREFACE.................................................................................................................................... V

Customer Support....................................................................................................................................... v

About this Manual .....................................................................................................................................vi

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

Conventions and References.....................................................................................................................vi

Cautions and Warnings............................................................................................................................vi

Metric Conversion..................................................................................................................................vii

Recommended Standard Designations...................................................................................................vii

Trademarks.............................................................................................................................................vii

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance..............................................................................vii

Emissions Compliance ...........................................................................................................................vii

EN61000 Compliance.............................................................................................................................vii

Safety Compliance ...................................................................................................................................viii

EN60950 Compliance............................................................................................................................viii

Low Voltage Directive (LVD) ..............................................................................................................viii

Warranty Policy.........................................................................................................................................ix

Limitations of Warranty ..........................................................................................................................ix

Exclusive Remedies.................................................................................................................................. x

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

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

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

1.3 Performance...............................................................................................................................1–2

1.4 Configuration.............................................................................................................................1–2

1.5 Specifications..............................................................................................................................1–3

1.6 Terminology ...............................................................................................................................1–4

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

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

2.2 Unpacking....................................................................................................................................2-1

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

2.4 Initial Configuration...................................................................................................................2-3

CHAPTER 3. INTERFACE PINOUTS......................................................................................3-1

3.1 Pinout Overview..........................................................................................................................3-1

3.2 DC Power.....................................................................................................................................3-1

3.3 RJ-12 Terminal...........................................................................................................................3-1

3.4 RJ-12 Redundancy......................................................................................................................3-2

3.5 RJ-45 Ethernet............................................................................................................................3-2

3.1 BNC..............................................................................................................................................3-2

3.6 ASI IN ..........................................................................................................................................3-2

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 IGMP Configuration ............................................................................................................4-5

4.2.4 Unicast Routing Configuration ............................................................................................4-6

4.2.5 PID Configuration................................................................................................................4-7

4.2.6 MPEG Transport Stream Route Configuration....................................................................4-8

4.2.7 Statistics ...............................................................................................................................4-9

4.3 Terminal Interface....................................................................................................................4-10

4.3.1 Main Menu.........................................................................................................................4-11

4.3.2 Network Configuration Menu............................................................................................4-11

4.3.3 Administration Menu .........................................................................................................4-12

4.3.3.1 Port Number Configuration.......................................................................................4-12

4.3.4 IGMP Configuration Menu................................................................................................4-13

4.3.5 Unicast Routing Configuration Menu................................................................................4-13

4.3.6 PID Configuration Menu....................................................................................................4-14

4.3.7 ASI MPEG TS Configuration Menu..................................................................................4-14

4.3.8 Stats Menu..........................................................................................................................4-15

4.3.8.1 DMA Stats Menu.......................................................................................................4-16

4.3.8.2 (MPE/IP) Downlink Stats Menu................................................................................4-16

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4.3.8.2.1 Detailed Downlink Stats Menu..............................................................................4-17

4.3.8.2.2 Detailed Advanced Downlink Stats Menu ............................................................4-17

4.3.8.3 MPEG TS Stats Menu...............................................................................................4-18

4.3.8.3.1 Detailed MPEG TS Stats Menu.............................................................................4-18

4.3.8.3.2 Detailed MPEG TS Advanced Stats Menu............................................................4-19

4.3.8.4 Ethernet Stats Menu ..................................................................................................4-19

4.4 Telnet Interface.........................................................................................................................4-20

4.5 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)....................................................................................4-21

4.6 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) (Future)....................................................4-22

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 IP Configuration ........................................................................................................................B-1

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

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

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

Tables

Table 1-1. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R – Specifications....................................................1–3

Table 2-1. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R – Standalone Configuration ..................................2-1

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Figures

Figure 1-1. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R – Front Panel.......................................................1–1

Figure 1-2. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R.............................................................................1–2

Figure 1-3. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R – Rear Panel........................................................1–3

Figure 3-1. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R – Rear Panel.........................................................3-1

Figure 4-1. Connecting to the ASI-R.........................................................................................................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. IGMP Configuration page.......................................................................................................4-5

Figure 4-6. Unicast Routing Configuration page .......................................................................................4-6

Figure 4-7. PID Configuration page ..........................................................................................................4-7

Figure 4-8. MPEG Transport Stream Route Configuration page ..............................................................4-8

Figure 4-9. Statistics page..........................................................................................................................4-9

Figure 4-10. Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface) ...........................................................................4-10

Figure 4-11. Main Menu..........................................................................................................................4-11

Figure 4-12. Network Configuration Menu.............................................................................................4-11

Figure 4-13. Administration Menu ..........................................................................................................4-12

Figure 4-14. IGMP Configuration Menu.................................................................................................4-13

Figure 4-15. Unicast Routing Configuration Menu.................................................................................4-13

Figure 4-16. PID Configuration Menu.....................................................................................................4-14

Figure 4-17. ASI MPEG TS Configuration Menu...................................................................................4-14

Figure 4-18. Stats Menu...........................................................................................................................4-15

Figure 4-19. Stats Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface) ..................................................................4-15

Figure 4-20. DMA Stats Menu ................................................................................................................4-16

Figure 4-21. Downlink Stats Menu..........................................................................................................4-16

Figure 4-22. Detailed Downlink Stats Menu...........................................................................................4-17

Figure 4-23. Detailed Advanced Downlink Stats Menu..........................................................................4-17

Figure 4-24. MPEG TS Stats Menu........................................................................................................4-18

Figure 4-25. Detailed MPEG TS Stats Menu ..........................................................................................4-18

Figure 4-26. Detailed MPEG TS Advanced Stats Menu .........................................................................4-19

Figure 4-27. Ethernet Stats Menu............................................................................................................4-19

Figure 4-28. Starting Telnet Session ........................................................................................................4-20

Figure 4-29. Main Menu via Telnet.........................................................................................................4-20

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

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

Figure A-3. TFTP Download 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. ix.

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].

Preface

www.comtechefdata.com/support.asp:

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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) CME-5200 Digicast Media
Router ASI Receiver – referred to throughout this manual as “the ASI-R.” This
publication additionally provides information on how to connect the ASI-R 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 CME-5200 Digicast
Media Router ASI Receiver.

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].

Conventions and References

Cautions and Warnings

IMPORTANT

\

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

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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.

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
CE EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3.

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Safety Compliance

EN60950 Compliance

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. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R – Front Panel

1.1 Introduction

The Comtech EF Data (CEFD) CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI Receiver –
referred to throughout this manual as “the ASI-R” – is an economical ASI-to-IP Receiver
providing price-versus-performance unparalleled in today’s market.

The ASI-R receives Multiprotocol Encapsulated (MPE) packets (as specified in ETSI EN
301 192) over an MPEG-2 Asynchronous Serial Interface (ASI) input and decapsulates
Ethernet/IP Unicast or Multicast packets. Additionally, the ASI-R can be configured to
provide transport stream (TS) over IP.

1.2 Standard Features

Based on an embedded architecture utilizing a MIPS CPU and eCOS Operating System,
the ASI-R provides the following features:

• High Reliability

• ASI Input at rates as high as 213 Mbps

• Ethernet Egress Rate as high as 85 Mbps (1,500 byte packets)

• Support for Multicast and Unicast IP datagrams

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

• Support for Transport Stream over IP

• Support for all valid PIDs in 8192 range

• 64 PIDs

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• MPEG-2 188/204-byte operation

• Support for 802.1Q VLAN Tags

• IGMP for Multicast Route Announcements

• Configurable Telnet and HTTP ports for security

• Color LEDs for status monitoring and rapid fault isolation

• Device management (monitor, control and configuration):

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

1.3 Performance

The ASI-R provides the following performance characteristics:

Item Value

Maximum Ingress (ASI Input) 213 Mbps 188-byte Mode

Maximum Packets per Second (PPS)
(Minimum Packet Size 64 bytes)

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

Latency Less than 10 mS

15,000 PPS

85 Mbps 188-byte Mode

1.4 Configuration

A typical ASI-R configuration, shown in in Figure 1-2, enbales IP-based multimedia content
(video, audio and data) to be delivered over a high-speed ASI link and distributed to remote
devices connected to the ASI-R via an Ethernet LAN.

Figure 1-2. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R

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1.5 Specifications

Figure 1-3. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R – Rear Panel

Table 1-1. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R – 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)

Power 2.5 mm with screw type connector

Physical

Electrical

Environmental

ASI Copper Input

Ethernet
(10/100BaseT)

Terminal RJ-12

Redundancy RJ-12

Blue POWER 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

Green E-ACT Ethernet traffic/activity

Green E-LINK Ethernet connection to hub/switch operational

BNC (75Ω)

RJ-45

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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1.6 Terminology

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

Acronym Definition

ASI
ARP
CEFD
DVB
EBU
ETS
FTP
IANA
IGMP
IP
IRD
LAN
MAC
MIB
MPE
MPEG
MPEGTS
MUX
PID
RS
SNMP
SYSLOG

TCP
TERM

TSD
UDP
VLAN

Asynchronous Serial Interface
Address Resolution Protocol

Comtech EF Data

Digital Video Broadcast
European Broadcasting Union

European Telecommunications Standard
File Transfer Protocol
Internet Assigned Number Authority
Internet Gateway Messaging Protocol
Internet Protocol
Integrated Receiver Decoder
Local Area Network
Media Access Control
Management Information Base
Multi-Protocol Encapsulation
Moving Pictures Expert Group
Moving Pictures Expert Group Transport System
Multiplexer
Packet Identifier
Reed Solomon
Simple Network Management Protocol

System Log

Transmission Control Protocol
Terminal

Transport Stream Demultiplexer
User Datagram Protocol
Virtual Local Area Network

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INITIAL CONFIGURATION

2.1 Major Assembly

The CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R is available in a standalone configuration.
Table 2-1 lists the components provided with a standard configuration. In the event any
listed item is missing, please contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support:

Table 2-1. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R – Standalone Configuration

Quantity Description

1 CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R
1 SPU24-102 Power Supply
1 IEC AC Power Cord
1 CA-TERMINAL Terminal Cable
1 CD (includes this manu al and a Quick Start reference)
1 Quick Start sheet

2.2 Unpacking

The shipping container and packing materials should be retained for possible reshipment.

Perform a receiving inspection as follows:

• Inspect the shipping container for damage. If there is damage to the shipping

container,

• Check to determine that all parts, materials and documentation have been shipped

with the router.

• Inspect the ASI-R for possible physical damage.

• Test the ASI-R for proper operation.

notify the carrier.

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• Contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support if the shipment is:

! Incomplete
! Physically damaged
! Inoperable

2.3 Installation

The ASI-R is designed for ease of installation and configuration. Once the unit has
been removed from the packing container, please follow these instructions:

Step Procedure

1 Place the ASI-R on a flat surface with free-air flow where the LEDs can be

clearly observed with unrestricted access to the rear panel of the unit.

2 Connect the DC power connection to the connection labeled PWR on the

back of the unit and tighten the restraining nut to ensure secure operation.

3 Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable (patch cord) to the port labeled

ETHERNET. This cable should be connected to an Ethernet concentrator
(hub) or switch.

4 Connect a terminal cable (supplied) to the port labeled TERM. This cable

should be connected to a PC’s serial port (DB-9) to initially configure the
ASI-R.

5 Connect the AC power cord between a standard wall outlet and the power

supply. The blue LED will illuminate.

6

IMPORTANT

7

Upon startup, the following LEDs will illuminate on the ASI-R front panel:

LED Function Label Description

Blue

Red

Green
Green

Green

It is recommend that the ASI cable NOT be connected until the
unit has been completely configured.

POWER

ALARM

M-ACT
E-ACT

E-LINK

LED illuminates if power is properly applied
LED may illuminate since the unit is not yet

configured
LED illuminates if MPE data is present
LED flashes if there is Ethernet traffic/activity
LED illuminates if the Ethernet connection to

the Hub/Switch is operational

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2.4 Initial Configuration

The initial configuration involves setting up the IP parameters via the terminal cable.
Once the IP parameters have been configured, the terminal cable can be removed. The
terminal cable should be stored in a known location, since it may be needed in the future.

To configure the IP parameters:

Step Procedure

1 Using a terminal emulator on a PC such as HyperTerminal™ or

TeraTerm™, set up the communication port as follows:

• 38,400 BAUD

• 8 Data Bits

• 1 Stop Bit

• No Parity

• No Flow Control

2 Press the <ENTER> key on the PC – the ASI-R’s menu should be

displayed.
3 Press “N” for Network Menu.
4 Press “I” for the IP Address, Enter the IP Address and press <ENTER>.
5 Press “M” for the Subnet Mask. Enter the Subnet Mask and press

<ENTER>.
6 Press “G” for the Default Gateway IP Address. Enter the Default

Gateway Address and press <ENTER>.
7 Press “S” to save the parameters.

8 Press “Y” to confirm the saving of parameters.
9 Press “X” to exit to the main menu.

10 Press “P” to configure the PIDs. Enter a valid number of PIDs and press

<ENTER>.
11 Press “Y” to confirm the saving of parameters.
12 Press “X” to exit to the main menu.

At this point, the unit has been configured for full operation and the terminal cable may
be removed. The ASI cable may now be safely attached to the
continued operation the unit may be managed via the Terminal Interface; however, it is
recommended to use the Web Interface for ease of management.

ASI IN (input) port. For

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Notes:

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Chapter 3. INTERFACE PINOUTS

3.1 Pinout Overview

The rear panel interface (Figure 3-1) provides all necessary external connections between
the CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R and other equipment.

Figure 3-1. CME-5200 Digicast Media Router ASI-R – Rear Panel

3.2 DC Power

Pin Definition

Center +5VDC

Outer Ring GND

3.3 RJ-12 Terminal

Pin Definition

1 GND
2 TXD
3 RXD
4 GND
5 N/C
6 N/C

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3.4 RJ-12 Redundancy

Pin Definition

1 GND
2 TXD
3 RXD
4 GND
5 N/C
6 N/C

3.5 RJ-45 Ethernet

Pin Definition

1 TXD+
2 TXD­3 RXD+
4 N/C
5 N/C
6 RXD­7 N/C
8 N/C

3.6 BNC ASI IN

Pin Definition

Center 8B/10B 270 Mbps

Outer Ring GND

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Chapter 4. DEVICE MANAGEMENT

VIA USER INTERFACES

4.1 Introduction

Management of the ASI-R is simple and intuitive. There are a variety of ways to
configure and manage the ASI-R:

• Web Interface via a LAN-based Desktop Browser

• Terminal Interface via direct connection to a PC’s asynchronous serial port

• Telnet Interface via a LAN

• TFTP for remote terminal upgrades

• SNMP Private MIB and MIB II (Future)

4.2 Web Interface

The Web Interface, operating under standard HyperText Transport Protocol (HTTP), is
used to communicate with and command the ASI-R via a HyperText Markup Language­based Graphical User Interface (GUI). To utilize the Web Interface, a LAN connection
must exist between the ASI-R and a PC with a browser such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer.

Once a valid IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway have been entered into the
ASI-R, activate a browser on the desktop. Enter the IP address for the ASI-R into the
URL field as shown in
Standard 80 via the Terminal Interface, then the port number must be appended with a
colon to the IP address.

Figure 4-1. If the port number has been modified from the

Figure 4-1. Connecting to the ASI-R

A successful connection between the PC and the ASI-R will result in the display of the
“splash page” shown in

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Figure 4-2. Home (“Splash”) page

4.2.1 Administrative Configuration

Figure 4-3. Administrative Configuration page

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Beginning with the Administrative Configuration page (Figure 4-3), al

es containing configurable parameters feature a login dialog box a

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the bottom of the page. Changes to the ASI-R configuration will not b
accepted without a valid user name and password.

The ASI-R Administrative Configuration page contains the following configurable
parameters:

User Name

The ASI-R’s User Name is user configurable and is used for connecting to the
unit via IP management services.

The default user name is

comtech.

Password

The ASI-R’s Password is user configurable and is used for authenticating a user
when connecting via IP management services. The password is case sensitive and
must be entered carefully.

When the password is changed, the user will be prompted to enter the password
twice to verify it is correct.

The default password is

System Contact

Contact information of the system administrator for support.

System Location

The physical location where the unit has been installed.

Enable Telnet

Enables Telnet application on the ASI-R.

SNMP IP Address

Defines the SNMP server that can connect to the unit.

Login Required

A user name and password are required to make any changes to the ASI-R
configuration.

Update Firmware

Allows software/firmware changes to be made. User name and password is
required for security.

comtech.

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4.2.2 Network Configuration

Figure 4-4. Network Configuration page

The ASI-R’s Network Configuration page has the following configurable parameters:

IP Address

The IP Address assigned to the ASI-R’s LAN interface. The IP Address is
entered in dotted decimal format.

Subnet Mask

The Subnet Mask assigned to the ASI-R’s LAN interface. The Subnet Mask is
entered in dotted decimal format and is typically 255.255.255.0 for a C-Class
mask, 255.255.0.0 for a B-Class mask or 255.0.0.0 for an A-Class mask.

Default Gateway

The Default Gateway assigned to the ASI-R’s LAN interface. The Default
Gateway is entered in dotted decimal format and must be within the subnet of the
IP Address assigned to the LAN interface. The Default Gateway is the address
of a local router to which all non-local subnet traffic will be directed.

Login Required

A user name and password are required to make any changes to the ASI-R
configuration.

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4.2.3 IGMP Configuration

Figure 4-5. IGMP Configuration page

Enable

Select the Boolean if IGMP version 3 (IGMPv3) is to be supported. If the
Boolean is not selected, all received Multicast IP is forwarded to the Ethernet. If
support is enabled, no Multicast IP will be forwarded to the Ethernet until a
subscriber has joined the Multicast group.

Query Period

How often a solicitation is made for Multicast subscribers.

Maximum Tries

The maximum number of attempts the ASI-R will make for soliciting for
Multicast subscribers before the Multicast stream is pruned off.

Response Timeout

The maximum amount of time the ASI-R will wait for Multicast Subscribers
before the Multicast stream is pruned off.

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4.2.4 Unicast Routing Configuration

Figure 4-6. Unicast Routing Configuration page

Allow Unicast

Select the Boolean if Unicast routing is to be supported. If the Boolean is not
selected, only Multicast IP support will be provided.

Route unknown to default gateway

If Unicast routing support is enabled, for IP packets that are received and are not
destined to the local subnet, all non-local Unicast packets are directed to the
default gateway for routing.

Filter on TSD MAC

This Boolean must be enabled if Unicast routing support is enabled, and the IP
Encapsulator on the head-end is configured for Unicast routes with configured
MAC addresses for each Transport Stream Demultiplexer (TSD).

TSD MAC

If the Filter on TSD MAC Boolean is enabled, this field is the MAC address used
for routing incoming MPE packets carrying Unicast. The configured MAC
address must match the incoming MAC address in the MPE packet. If the MAC
addresses do not match, the packet will be silently discarded.

VLAN

VLAN is supported on the ASI-R. Packets that are received on the ASI interface
as 802.1Q are routed to the Ethernet with the VLAN tags intact. The valid
ranges of the VLAN ID are 0 to 4095.

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4.2.5 PID Configuration

Packet Size

Determines the packet size of the incoming transport streams. Two packet sizes
are support 188 or 204. For 204-byte packets, the trailing 16 bytes are discarded.

PID

The ASI-R supports up to 64 PIDs. All PIDs are entered in four (4) character
hexadecimal format. For example, PID 25 would be entered as PID 0025, PID
200 would be entered as 0200 and PID 1353 would be entered as 1353. All
inactive PIDs should be set to a value of 0x1FFF (Not Defined).

Mode

The ASI-R supports both MPE deco ding t o IP an d MPEG Transpor t Stream
(MPEGTS) over IP. The user must select the mode of ope ration f or the desire d PI D.

IP (DVB-TS)

The IP address configured to send the MPEG TS over IP. The address may be
either Unicast or Multicast.

Port (DVB-TS)

The port number configured to send the MPEG TS over IP. The port setting
should be a value greater than 1024.

Figure 4-7. PID Configuration page

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4.2.6 MPEG Transport Stream Route Configuration

Figure 4-8. MPEG Transport Stream Route Configuration page

Upon selection of the desired input, a small popup window appears that shows all
services on the particular input. This is achieved by looking at the Program Stream
Information (PSI) that is contained in the Program Association Table (PAT) and Program
Mapping Table (PMT) – all detected programs will be displayed for either input port
selected.

Enable

Enables or disables the route.

Name

The name of the incoming program that is extracted from the Program Service
Information.

Program Number

The program number to be routed to the Ethernet as Transport Stream over IP.

PMT PID Number

The PMT PID to be routed to the Ethernet as Transport Stream over IP.

Destination IP

The IP address to be used when routing the Transport Stream over Ethernet IP.

Port Number

The Port Number to be used when routing the Transport Stream over Ethernet IP.

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Figure 4-9. Statistics page

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4.3 Terminal Interface

The Terminal Interface provides the user with a textual configuration dialog for
configuring the ASI-R. This method of configuration should be used for initial
configuration of the unit; i.e., configuring the network parameters for the unit but not for
normal operation. The Web (HTTP) Interface is recommended for operational
management.

The Terminal Interface allows the entire unit to be configured and managed, but this
interface can only be used while a serial connection is present between the ASI-R and a

PC. The screens shown in this section are displayed via a Telnet connection.
The same menu information is displayed via the serial interface with some specific

features only available via this access method – these ‘serial interface only’ features are
noted in this section. Detailed information is provided about the menu features in
Chapter 4.2 Web Interface.

Main Menu

(4.3.1)

Figure 4-10. Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface)

Figure 4-10 shows the hierarchal structure of the Terminal Interface-based menus, and
the sections in this chapter which provide figures of these submenu pages.

Once the terminal interface is connected, as described in Chapter 2.4 Initial
Configuration, press the
shown in

Figure 4-11.

<ENTER> key . The user should observe the the Main Menu as

Network Configuration

Menu (4.3.2)

dministration
Menu (4.3.3)

IGMP Configuration

Menu (4.3.4)

Unicast Routing

Menu (4.3.5

Confi

PID Configuration

Menu (4.3.6)

MPEG TS Config

Menu (4.3.7)

Stats Menu

(4.3.8)

See Figure 4-19

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4.3.1 Main Menu

Figure 4-11. Main Menu

4.3.2 Network Configuration Menu

Figure 4-12. Network Configuration Menu

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4.3.3 Administration Menu

Figure 4-13. Administration Menu

4.3.3.1 Port Number Configuration

In addition to the features illustrated, one additional feature is available, for security
reasons, via the serial interface only. Modifying the port numbers prevents attacks on “well
known” ports by devices known as port scanners. This feature is configuration of the TCP
Port number for Telnet and HTTP protocols. Option
standard port numbers for Telnet (23) and HTTP (80) to prevent unauthorized access to the
device. Care should be taken not to use a reserved standard port number.

<M> allows the operator to modify the

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4.3.4 IGMP Configuration Menu

Figure 4-14. IGMP Configuration Menu

4.3.5 Unicast Routing Configuration Menu

Figure 4-15. Unicast Routing Configuration Menu

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4.3.6 PID Configuration Menu

Figure 4-16. PID Configuration Menu

4.3.7 ASI MPEG TS Configuration Menu

Figure 4-17. ASI MPEG TS Configuration Menu

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4.3.8 Stats Menu

Figure 4-17 shows the hierarchal structure of the Terminal Interface-based Stats menus,
and the sections in this chapter which illustrate the menu pages within this hierarchy.

Figure 4-18. Stats Menu

DMA Stats Menu

(4.3.8.1)

Detailed Downlink

Stats (4.3.8.2.1)

Detailed Downlink

Advanced Stats

4.3.8.2.2)

Figure 4-19. Stats Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface)

MPE/IP Stats Menu

(4.3.8.2)

Stats Menu

(4.3.8)

MPG TS Stats
Menu (4.3.8.3)

Ethernet Stats

Menu (4.3.8.4)

Detailed MPEG TS

Stats (4.3.8.3.1)

Detailed MPEG TS

Advanced Stats

(4.3.8.3.2)

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4.3.8.1 DMA S tats Menu

Figure 4-20. DMA Stats Menu

4.3.8.2 (MPE/IP) Downlink Stats Menu

Figure 4-21. Downlink Stats Menu

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4.3.8.2.1 Detailed Downlink Stats Menu

Figure 4-22. Detailed Downlink Stats Menu

4.3.8.2.2 Detailed Advanced Downlink Stats Menu

Figure 4-23. Detailed Advanced Downlink Stats Menu

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4.3.8.3 MPEG TS Stats Menu

Figure 4-24. MPEG TS Stats Menu

4.3.8.3.1 Detailed MPEG TS Stat s Menu

Figure 4-25. Detailed MPEG TS Stats Menu

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4.3.8.3.2 Detailed MPEG TS Advanced Stats Menu

Figure 4-26. Detailed MPEG TS Advanced Stats Menu

4.3.8.4 Ethernet Stats Menu

Figure 4-27. Ethernet Stats Menu

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4.4 Telnet Interface

Telnet provides a textual interface over a LAN. Most PCs have the capability to use
Telnet. To use Telnet on a Microsoft Windows

The Run dialog box is shown in

Figure 4-28. In the Open: text window, enter “telnet

®

product, click , then .

xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx,” where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the ASI-R. If the port
number has been modified from the

Standard 23 via the Terminal Interface, then the port

number must be appended with a colon to the IP address.

Figure 4-28. Starting Telnet Session

The user will be prompted to enter the user name and password to gain access to the
telnet interface.

NOTE

The default username is

comtech, both of which are case sensitive.

comtech and the default password is

Once the menu is started, press
shown in

Figure 4-29:

<ENTER> and the ASI-R Main Menu will display as

Figure 4-29. Main Menu via Telnet

The user may navigate the menus in the same manner as the Terminal Interface. With
specific exceptions as noted in the Terminal Interface section, the menus available via
Telnet and Serial interfaces are identical.

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4.5 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)

The ASI-R supports changes to the resident software and firmware by means of the
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP). This enables changes to be made remotely via the
LAN interface. It is recommended to use Solarwinds TFTP server application (available
at

http://support.solarwinds.net/updates/SelectProgramFree.cfm).

To modify the software and/or firmware, use the following procedures:

Configure the server as follows:

a)

File ! Configuration ! Select the ‘TFTP Root Directory’. Set up the location

of the ASI-R files.

b)

File ! Configuration ! Select the ‘Security’ tab and make sure ‘Transmit and
Receive

c) Save configuration.

The server is now configured for the file transfer process.

IMPORTAN

To modify code via Telnet:

’ are selected.

Because the ASI-R stops processing data traffic during the
download process, it is recommended that this upgrade procedure
be performed during scheduled network down time.

Do NOT remove power from the unit during the download process.

Step Procedure

1 Start up Solarwinds TFTP server – ensure configuration as described

previously.

2 Ensure that the code provided by CEFD is located in the TFTP Root

directory.

3 Start up Telnet client and initiate a session with the ASI-R as described

in the Telnet Interface section.
4 Select ‘A’ for Administration.
5 Select ‘D’ for Download.
6 Enter ‘1’ for Application code or ‘2’ for FPGA code (the user will be

directed to select Application or FPGA code in the download

instructions provided by CEFD when new code is provided).
7 Enter the IP address of the TFTP server and wait for the message

“Upgrade complete. Press any key to continue.”

This code modification process can also be conducted via the Web Interface, under the
Administration page, or the Terminal Interface under the Main Menu.

IMPORTAN

Under heavy traffic conditions, the TFTP transfer may take several
minutes. The transfer process reported by Solarwinds may show greater
than 100% transferred, but this is a normal condition. Be patient and
allow the transfer to take place.

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4.6 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) (Future)

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) has not been enabled on this product and
is planned as a future release. However, when enabled, SNMP allows an SNMP Manager
such as OpenView or Castle Rock to be used to remotely manage the ASI-R in an
automated fashion.

The ASI-R supports SNMP versions 1 and 2 (SNMPv1 and SNMPv2). Two types of
Management Information Bases (MIBs) are supported: MIB II and private MIB.

MIB II is the default MIB that is used to gather generic information about the unit, such
as system ‘up’ time, packets sent or received on an interface, etc. MIB II is designed for
only read access, not write access. To read and write configuration parameters over
SNMP requires a private MIB. The private MIB allows parameters to be set on the
Web, Terminal, or Telnet interfaces.

The elements Object Identifiers (OIDs) of the MIB will be listed in the appendix of a
future revision of this manual. CEFD has been assigned an SNMP designator by the
IEEE, and will be found in all elements of the ASI-R’s MIB.

NOTE

The assigned designator for CEFD (enterprise OID) is 1.3.6.4.1.18723.

The ASI-R supports configurable community strings for added security. As a security
precaution, passwords cannot be remotely queried over SNMP.

For SNMP access from a remote network via the public Internet, a VPN connection to the
ASI-R will need to be established using third-party VPN client/server access.

The default community string for the public elements is
community string is

private.

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The ASI-R is enabled to receive an upgrade via Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
transmission. Comtech EF Data recommends using the Solarwinds TFTP server
application (available at
for upgrading the product.

Once the TFTP server is enabled and the new file (
copied to the TFTP server, the procedures outlined in sections A.2 and A.3 may be used
to upgrade the unit.

NOTE

Appendix A. SOFTWARE

UPGRADE

http://support.solarwinds.net/updates/SelectProgramFree.cfm)

The user will be instructed whether to select Application or FPGA
code in the download instructions provided by CEFD when new code is
provided.

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A.2 Web Interface

Access the Administrative Configuration menu (Figure A-1):

a) In the
b) Select
c) Enter a valid username and password in the

d) When the update is complete, the message “Press any key to continue”
e) Once the unit is upgraded, reset the unit by entering a valid username and

Update Firmware section, enter the Unit TFTP Server IP Address.

Application or FPGA for the Image Type to be upgraded.

Login Required section (below

the

Update Firmware section) then select Update. The software update will

begin to download.

Do NOT power the unit down during the upgrade process.

IMPORTANT

will be displayed.

password in the first

Login Required section, then selecting Reset Unit.

Figure A-1. TFTP Download (via Web)

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A.3 Telnet or Terminal Interface

Access the Admin Menu (Figure A-2):

a) Select
b) At the “Image type” prompt, enter
c) Enter the TFTP IP server address. Once the TFTP IP server address is

d) When the update is complete, the message “Press any key to continue”

e) After the unit has been upgraded, reset the unit by selecting (R) for Reset and

(D) for Download Image.

1 for Application or 2 for FPGA.

entered, the software update will begin to download.

Do NOT power the unit down during the upgrade process.

IMPORTANT

will be displayed (Figure A-3).

‘

Y’ to confirm the reset.

Figure A-2. TFTP Download (via Terminal)

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Figure A-3. TFTP Download Complete (via Terminal)

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B.1 Introduction

Appendix B. IP ROUTING

SUPPORT

The ASI-R provides state-of-the-art MPE decapsulation based on the DVB Specification
for Data Broadcasting (EN 301 192). The ASI-R provides the following configuration
features:

• IP Decapsulation per Multi-Protocol Encapsulation (EN 301 192)

• Unicast Routing

• Multicast Routing

• Section Packing and Non-Section Packing

• IGMP Version 3

B.2 IP Configuration

Both Unicast and Multicast IP datagrams are encapsulated per the Multi-Protocol
Encapsulation specification. Routing of datagrams is accomplished by configuration of
PIDs in the ASI-R, as described in the following section.

B.2.1 Unicast Routing

Unicast routing provides point-to-point delivery of IP datagrams. Routes for Unicast IP
packets are configured according to the following:

• IP Addresses, which fall into three classes, namely: A (0.0.0.0 to

127.255.255.255), B (128.0.0.0 to 191.255.255.255) and C (192.0.0.0 to

223.255.255.255).

• Medium Access Control (MAC) Addresses, which identify the destination

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first byte of the six-byte MAC address is a ‘0’. For example, 0x00 11 22 33 44 55
is a Unicast address.

Unicast is supported by the ASI-R as it would be in any routed network. Packets received
by the ASI-R are routed to the Ethernet if they meet the subnet criteria or the ASI-R is
configured to route non-local packets to a default gateway.

The ASI-R uses Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation in which a ‘slash’
followed by a decimal number is used to represent the number of bits for the mask; e.g.,
/32 is 255.255.255.255 and /24 is 255.255.255.0.

As stated previously, part of the route configuration is a MAC address that is assigned for
delivery of the packet when it is encapsulated into MPE. The MAC address typically
identifies the remote receiver (physical device); e.g., satellite terminal, DTV terminal, or
cable receiver.

B.2.2 Multicast Routing

Multicast routing provides point-to-multipoint delivery of IP datagrams. Routes for
multicast IP packets are configured according to the following:

• IP Addresses, which fall into class D (224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255)

• Medium Access Control (MAC) Addresses, which identify the frames as

multicast. The least-significant bit of the first byte of the six-byte MAC address
is a ‘1’. For example, 0x01 00 5E 00 00 01 is a multicast address.

• Broadcast frames are identified by the MAC Address, 0x FF FF FF FF FF FF.

Multicast IP addresses are related to multicast MAC addresses as follows:

• The lower 23 bits of the IP address are mapped into the lower 23 bits of the MAC
address.

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

Several examples of the relationship are:

• Received IP: 239.1.1.10 = MAC: 0x01 00 5E 01 01 0A

• Received IP: 224.10.10.10 = MAC: 0x01 00 5E 0A 0A 0A

• Received IP: 228.63.10.10 = MAC: 0x01 00 5E 3F 0A 0A

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Note that the upper 5 bits of the multicast IP address are ignored in the MAC so that 32
Multicast group IP addresses map to a single MAC address. This implies further filtering
is required at the end device.

B.3 Section Packing

Section packing is a technique to provide more optimal utilization of the MPEG-2
Transport Stream (TS) packet structure. When section packing is not used, each TS
packet (containing the MPE section) can carry no more than a single section. This often
results in wasted payload capacity when the sections are less than 184 bytes.

The section packing feature allows more than a single MPE section to be carried by an
MPEG-2 TS packet, thereby minimizing wasted payload capacity. In the case of a large
MPE section that spans multiple MPEG-2 packets, the ending of an MPE section may
occur in the middle of an MPEG-2 packet. In this instance, with section packing, a new
MPE section begins immediately after the first MPE section has finished without any
‘fill’ (wasted) bytes having to be inserted before the start of the next MPEG-2 packet.

Figure B-2. Section Packing

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METRIC CONVERSIONS

Units of Length

Unit

1 centimeter — 0.3937 0.03281 0.01094

Centimeter

Inch

Foot Yard Mile

6.214 x 10

Meter Kilometer Millimeter

-6

0.01 — —

—

-5

0.254 — 25.4

-4

0.3048 — —

-4

0.9144 — —

-4

— — —

1.609 x 103

1.609 —

1 inch 2.540 — 0.08333 0.2778

1 foot 30.480 12.0 — 0.3333

1 yard 91.44 36.0 3.0 —

1 meter 100.0 39.37 3.281 1.094

1 mile

1 mm — 0.03937 — — — — — —

1 kilometer — — — — 0.621 — — —

1.609 x 10

5

6.336 x 104 5.280 x 103 1.760 x 103

1.578 x 10

1.893 x 10

5.679 x 10

6.214 x 10

Temperature Conversions

Unit

32° Fahrenheit

212° Fahrenheit

-459.6° Fahrenheit

° Fahrenheit ° Centigrade

—

—

—

0

(water freezes)

100

(water boils)

273.1

(absolute 0)

Formulas

C = (F - 32) * 0.555

F = (C * 1.8) + 32

Units of Weight

Unit Gram

Ounce

Avoirdupois

Ounce

Troy

Pound

Avoirdupois

Pound

Troy

Kilogram

1 gram — 0.03527 0.03215 0.002205 0.002679 0.001

1 oz. avoir. 28.35 — 0.9115 0.0625 0.07595 0.02835

1 oz. troy 31.10 1.097 — 0.06857 0.08333 0.03110

1 lb. avoir. 453.6 16.0 14.58 — 1.215 0.4536

1 lb. Troy 373.2 13.17 12.0 0.8229 — 0.3732

1 kilogram

1.0 x 10

3

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