Comtech EF Data CMR-5910 User Manual

CMR-5910 / CMR-5920
Digicast Media Router Serial IP (SIP)
CMR-5910 – Serial IP Gateway (MG-SIP)
CMR-5920 – Serial IP Router (MR-SIP)
Comtech EF Data is an ISO 9001
Registered Company
Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, (480) 333-2200, FAX: (480) 333-2161
Installation and Operation Manual
Part Number MN/MDRTRIPDC.IOM
Revision A
May 10, 2007
Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2007. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

Table of Contents

PREFACE.................................................................................................................................. VII
Customer Support.....................................................................................................................................vii
About this Manual ................................................................................................................................... viii
Related Documents................................................................................................................................viii
Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual.............................................................viii
Conventions and References...................................................................................................................viii
Cautions and Warnings..........................................................................................................................viii
Metric Conversion................................................................................................................................... ix
Recommended Standard Designations....................................................................................................ix
Trademarks..............................................................................................................................................ix
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance...............................................................................ix
Emissions Compliance ............................................................................................................................ix
EN61000 Compliance...............................................................................................................................x
Safety Compliance ......................................................................................................................................x
EN60950 Compliance...............................................................................................................................x
Low Voltage Directive (LVD) ................................................................................................................. x
Warranty Policy.........................................................................................................................................xi
Limitations of Warranty ..........................................................................................................................xi
Exclusive Remedies................................................................................................................................xii
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................1–1
1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................ 1–1
1.2 Standard Features......................................................................................................................1–2
1.3 Performance...............................................................................................................................1–2
1.4 Configuration.............................................................................................................................1–2
1.5 Specifications..............................................................................................................................1–3
1.6 Terminology ...............................................................................................................................1–5
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CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION & INITIAL CONFIGURATION.................................................2-1
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-45 Ethernet............................................................................................................................3-1
3.4 RJ-12 Redundancy (future) .......................................................................................................3-2
3.5 RJ-12 Terminal...........................................................................................................................3-2
3.6 RS-422..........................................................................................................................................3-2
CHAPTER 4. DEVICE MANAGEMENT VIA USER INTERFACES: CMR-5910 (MG-SIP) .....4-1
4.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Web Interface..............................................................................................................................4-1
4.2.1 Administrative Configuration...................................................................................................4-2
4.2.2 Syslog Configuration................................................................................................................4-4
4.2.3 Network Configuration.............................................................................................................4-5
4.2.4 HDLC Egress Configuration....................................................................................................4-6
4.2.5 (HDLC TX) Route Configuration ............................................................................................4-7
4.2.6 Statistics....................................................................................................................................4-9
4.3 Terminal Interface....................................................................................................................4-11
4.3.1 Main Menu .............................................................................................................................4-12
4.3.2 Administration Menu..............................................................................................................4-12
4.3.3 HDLC Configuration Menu....................................................................................................4-13
4.3.3.1 (Uplink) HDLC Route Configuration Menu..................................................................4-13
4.3.3.1.1 HDLC Advanced Route Configuration Menu..........................................................4-14
4.3.4 Egress Configuration Menu ....................................................................................................4-14
4.3.5 Stats (Statistics) Menu............................................................................................................4-15
4.3.5.1 HDLC Uplink Stats Menu .............................................................................................4-15
4.3.5.2 Ethernet Stats Menu.......................................................................................................4-16
4.3.6 Network Configuration Menu ................................................................................................4-16
4.4 Telnet Interface.........................................................................................................................4-17
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4.5 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)....................................................................................4-18
4.6 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)............................................................4-19
CHAPTER 5. DEVICE MANAGEMENT VIA USER INTERFACES: CMR-5920 (MR-SIP)............5-1
5.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Web Interface..............................................................................................................................5-1
5.2.1 Administrative Configuration...................................................................................................5-2
5.2.2 Syslog Configuration................................................................................................................5-4
5.2.3 Network Configuration.............................................................................................................5-5
5.2.4 IGMP Configuration.................................................................................................................5-6
5.2.5 Unicast Routing Configuration.................................................................................................5-7
5.2.6 HDLC RX Configuration .........................................................................................................5-8
5.2.7 Statistics....................................................................................................................................5-9
5.3 Terminal Interface....................................................................................................................5-10
5.3.1 Main Menu .............................................................................................................................5-11
5.3.2 Administration Menu..............................................................................................................5-11
5.3.3 HDLC Configuration Menu....................................................................................................5-12
5.3.3.1 (Downlink) HDLC Address Configuration Menu.........................................................5-12
5.3.4 IGMP Configuration Menu ....................................................................................................5-13
5.3.5 Stats (Statistics) Menu............................................................................................................5-13
5.3.5.1 HDLC Downlink Stats Menu.........................................................................................5-14
5.3.5.1.1 Detailed Downlink Stats Menu.................................................................................5-14
5.3.5.2 Ethernet Stats Menu.......................................................................................................5-15
5.3.6 Network Configuration Menu ................................................................................................5-15
5.3.7 Unicast Routing Configuration Menu ....................................................................................5-16
5.4 Telnet Interface.........................................................................................................................5-16
5.5 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)....................................................................................5-17
5.6 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) (Future)...........................................5-18
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
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B.2.1 Unicast Routing....................................................................................................................... B-1
B.2.2 Multicast Routing.................................................................................................................... B-2
B.3 64 Routes.....................................................................................................................................B-2
B.4 Multicast Zones..........................................................................................................................B-2
B.5 Quality of Service (QoS)............................................................................................................ B-3
APPENDIX C. SYSTEM LOG CONFIGURATION............................................................... C–1
C.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... C–1
C.2 Enabling a System Logger........................................................................................................C–1
APPENDIX D. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. D–1
Tables
Table 1-1. Digicast MG-SIP / MR-SIP Specifications .............................................................................1–4
Table 2-1. Digicast Serial IP – Standalone Configuration.........................................................................2-1
Figures
Figure 1-1. Digicast Serial IP MG-SIP / MR-SIP – Front Panels.............................................................1–1
Figure 1-2. Digicast Serial IP MG-SIP / MR-SIP Operational Configuration..........................................1–3
Figure 1-3. Digicast Serial IP MG-SIP / MR-SIP – Rear Panel (typical).................................................1–3
Figure 3-1. Digicast Serial IP MG-SIP / MR-SIP – Rear Panel (typical)..................................................3-1
Figure 4-1. Connecting to the MG-SIP......................................................................................................4-1
Figure 4-2. MG-SIP Home (“Splash”) page..............................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-3. Administrative Configuration page.........................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-4. Syslog Configuration page......................................................................................................4-4
Figure 4-5. Network Configuration page...................................................................................................4-5
Figure 4-6. HDLC Egress Configuration page ..........................................................................................4-6
Figure 4-7. (HDLC TX) Route Configuration page...................................................................................4-7
Figure 4-8. Uplink Route Statistics page...................................................................................................4-9
Figure 4-9. Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface) .............................................................................4-11
Figure 4-10. Main Menu..........................................................................................................................4-12
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Figure 4-11. Administration Menu ..........................................................................................................4-12
Figure 4-12. HDLC Configuration Menu................................................................................................4-13
Figure 4-13. (Uplink) HDLC Route Configuration Menu.......................................................................4-13
Figure 4-14. HDLC Advanced Route Configuration Menu.....................................................................4-14
Figure 4-15. Egress Configuration Menu ................................................................................................4-14
Figure 4-16. Stats Menu...........................................................................................................................4-15
Figure 4-17. HDLC Uplink Stats Menu ...................................................................................................4-15
Figure 4-18. Ethernet Stats Menu............................................................................................................4-16
Figure 4-19. Network Configuration Menu.............................................................................................4-16
Figure 4-20. Starting Telnet Session ........................................................................................................4-17
Figure 4-21. Main Menu via Telnet.........................................................................................................4-17
Figure 5-1. Connecting to the MR-SIP......................................................................................................5-1
Figure 5-2. MR-SIP Home (“Splash”) page ..............................................................................................5-2
Figure 5-3. Administrative Configuration page.........................................................................................5-2
Figure 5-4. Syslog Configuration page......................................................................................................5-4
Figure 5-5. Network Configuration page...................................................................................................5-5
Figure 5-6. IGMP Configuration page.......................................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-7. Unicast Routing Configuration page .......................................................................................5-7
Figure 5-8. HDLC RX Configuration page ...............................................................................................5-8
Figure 5-9. HDLC Downlink Route Statistics page...................................................................................5-9
Figure 5-10. Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface) ...........................................................................5-10
Figure 5-11. Main Menu..........................................................................................................................5-11
Figure 5-12. Administration Menu ..........................................................................................................5-11
Figure 5-13. HDLC Configuration Menu................................................................................................5-12
Figure 5-14. (Downlink) HDLC Address Configuration Menu...............................................................5-12
Figure 5-15. IGMP Configuration Menu.................................................................................................5-13
Figure 5-16. Stats Menu...........................................................................................................................5-13
Figure 5-17. HDLC Downlink Stats Menu..............................................................................................5-14
Figure 5-18. Detailed Downlink Stats Menu...........................................................................................5-14
Figure 5-19. Ethernet Stats Menu............................................................................................................5-15
Figure 5-20. Network Configuration Menu.............................................................................................5-15
Figure 5-21. Unicast Routing Configuration Menu.................................................................................5-16
Figure 5-22. Starting Telnet Session ........................................................................................................5-16
Figure 5-23. Main Menu via Telnet.........................................................................................................5-17
Figure A-1. TFTP Download (via Web Interface – MG-SIP shown)......................................................A–2
Figure A-2. Sample TFTP (via Terminal Interface – MG-SIP shown) ...................................................A–3
Figure A-3. TFTP Download (via Telnet Interface)................................................................................A–4
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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. xi.
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 service@comtechefdata.com.
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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) Digicast Serial IP Routers – CMR-5910 Digicast Media Gateway (MG-SIP) and CMR-5920 Digicast Media Router (MR-SIP) – referred to throughout this manual as “the MG-SIP” or “the MR-SIP”. The manual additionally provides information on how to connect these 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 MG-SIP and MR-SIP.

Related Documents

ISO/IEC – HDLC Protocol Specifications
IEEE802.x - Ethernet specifications
RFCs – Internet-related official standards & recommendations
EIA – RS-422 Specifications
ISO/IEC 13239 High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC)

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
techpub@comtechefdata.com.

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.
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Examples of Multi-Hazard Formats

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

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 produ ct 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.
The warranty excludes any responsibility by Comtech EF Data Corporation for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of the equipment or
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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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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION

Figure 1-1. Digicast Serial IP MG-SIP / MR-SIP – Front Panels
CMR-5910 (MG-SIP)
CMR-5920 (MR-SIP)

1.1 Introduction

The Comtech EF Data (CEFD) CMR-5910 Digicast Media Router Serial IP
Gateway (MG-SIP) and CMR-5920 Serial IP Router (MR-SIP) – referred to respectively throughout this manual as “the MG-SIP” or “the MR-SIP” – provide the end-points for the transport of IP-formatted content (Tx for the MG-SIP, Rx for the MR-SIP) using the HDLC protocol across an RS-422/RS-530 serial link.
The MG-SIP and MR-SIP provide an economical solution to upgrading legacy (non-IP enabled) video networks, using Integrated Receiver Decoders (IRDs), to support distribution of IP content to the collocated enterprise LAN.
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1.2 Standard Features

Based on an embedded architecture utilizing a Freescale CPU and eCOS Operating System, the MG-SIP and MR-SIP provide the following features:
High Reliability
Support for Multicast and Unicast IP datagrams
HDLC Link-layer protocol
Multicast Zones
64 Routes
QoS on a route-by -route basis (min/max bandwidth)
Support for IGMP and ICMP
Aggregate throughput of 13.5 Mbps with 1,500 byte IP packets
Color LEDs for status monitoring and rapid fault isolation
Management (monitor, control and configuration):
o Web Interface o SNMP V2 (Private and MIB II) Support (Future) o TFTP for remote field software/firmware upgrade o Terminal Interface o Telnet

1.3 Performance

The MG-SIP and MR-SIP provide the following performance characteristics:
Item Value
Maximum Egress Rate Setting 13.5 Mbps
Maximum Bits Per Second (Maximum Packet Size 1,518 Bytes) 13.5 Mbps
Latency Less than 10 mS

1.4 Configuration

The MG-SIP and MR-SIP enable IP-based multimedia content (video, audio and data) to be delivered over a high-speed RS-422 or RS-530 link and distributed to remote devices connected via an Ethernet LAN, providing an inexpensive upgrade path for deployment of an overlay distribution network across widely dispersed remote locations.
The capabilities of the MG-SIP and MR-SIP are depicted in Figure 1-2.
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Figure 1-2. Digicast Serial IP MG-SIP / MR-SIP Operational Configuration

1.5 Specifications

Figure 1-3. Digicast Serial IP MG-SIP / MR-SIP – Rear Panel (typical)
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Table 1-1. Digicast Serial IP MG-SIP / MR-SIP 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
RS-422/RS-530 Interface
Ethernet (10/100BaseT)
Terminal RJ-12
Redundancy (future)
Blue PWR
Green RED
Red ALARM
Green SYNC
LEDs
Power Input / Consumption
RS-422/RS-530 EIA
Ethernet (10/100BaseT)
Console RS-232
Redundancy (future)
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 E-SPD
Amber E-COL
Green E-RX
Green E-TX
Green E-LINK
15-pin Type D connector (male)
RJ-45
RJ-12
100 to 240 VAC 47-63 Hz converted to +5VDC @ 2.5A / < 7 W
IEEE 802.3u
RS-232
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 DVB-S DVB-S2 EBU ETS FTP HDLC HTML HTTP IANA IGMP IP IRD LAN MAC Mbps MIB MPE MPEG
MPEGTS MR
Msps MUX PID RS SNMP SYSLOG TCP TERM TFTP TSD UDP VLAN
Asynchronous Serial Interface Address Resolution Protocol
Comtech EF Data
Digital Video Broadcasting Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite Digital Video Broadcasting - Satellite (Second Generation) European Broadcasting Union European Telecommunications Standard
File Transfer Protocol
High-level Data Link Control
Hypertext Markup Language
HyperText Transport Protocol
Internet Assigned Number Authority Internet Gateway Messaging Protocol Internet Protocol Integrated Receiver Decoder Local Area Network Media Access Control
Mega bits per second
Management Information Base Multi-Protocol Encapsulation Moving Pictures Expert Group
Moving Pictures Expert Group Transport System
Media Router
Million samples per second
Multiplexer Packet Identifier Reed Solomon Simple Network Management Protocol
System Log
Transmission Control Protocol Terminal
Trivial File Transfer Protocol
Transport Stream Demultiplexer User Datagram Protocol Virtual Local Area Network
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Notes:
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Chapter 2. INSTALLATION &
INITIAL CONFIGURATION

2.1 Major Assembly

The MG-SIP and MR-SIP are available in standalone configurations. 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. Digicast Serial IP – Standalone Configuration
Quantity Description
1
1 SPU24-102 Power Supply 1 IEC Power Cable 1 CA-TERMINAL Terminal Cable 1 CD (includes this manual and the 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
Check to determine that all parts, materials and documentation have been
Inspect the device for possible physical damage.
Test the device for proper operation.
Digicast Media Router Serial IP: CMR-5910 Serial IP Gateway (MG-SIP) OR CMR-5920 Serial IP Router (MR-SIP)
container,
shipped with the device.
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 MG-SIP and MR-SIP are designed for ease of installation and configuration. Once the device has been removed from the packing container, follow these instructions:
Step Procedure
1 Place the device on a flat surface with free-air flow where the LEDs can be
clearly observed with unrestricted access to the rear panel of the device.
2 Connect the DC power connection to the connection labeled PWR on the back
of the device 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 IS.
5 Connect the AC power cord between a standard wall outlet and the power
supply. The blue LED will illuminate.
The port labeled REDUN is currently not supported.
6
IMPORTANT
7 Upon startup, the LEDs on the device front panel become operational as follows:
LED Blue Green
Red
Green
Amber Green Green
Green
It is recommended that the RS-422/RS-530 cable NOT be connected until after the device has been completely configured.
Function Label
PWR RED
ALARM
SYNC
E-COL E-RX E-TX
E-LINK
Description LED illuminates if power is properly applied
LED will not illuminate – reserved for future redundancy functionality
LED may illuminate since the device is not yet configured
LED illuminates if traffic is being routed to the RS-422 interface
LED flashes if there are collisions on the Ethernet switch
LED flashes if there is activity on the switch LED flashes if the device is transmitting data to
the Ethernet 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 device’s menu should be
displayed. 3 Press N” for Network Menu. 4 Press I” for the IP Address. Enter the IP Address and select <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.
For the MG-SIP only:
10 Press E” to configure the egress port. 11 Press M” to configure the egress clock source as external or internal. 12 Press R” to configure the egress clock rate in bits per second (bps) and
press <ENTER>. 13 Press S” to save the parameters. 14 Press Y” to confirm the saving of parameters. 15 Press X” to exit the menu.
At this point, the device has been configured for full operation and the terminal cable may be removed. The RS-422/RS-530 cable may now be safely attached to the DB-15 male connector marked the Terminal Interface; however, it is recommended to use the Web Interface for ease of management.
RS-422. For continued operation, the device may be managed via
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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 MG-SIP or MR-SIP and other equipment.
Figure 3-1. Digicast Serial IP MG-SIP / MR-SIP – Rear Panel (typical)

3.2 DC Power

Pin Definition
Center +5VDC
Outer Ring GND

3.3 RJ-45 Ethernet

Pin Definition
1 TXD+ 2 TXD­3 RXD+ 4 N/C 5 N/C 6 RXD­7 N/C 8 N/C
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3.4 RJ-12 Redundancy (future)

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

3.5 RJ-12 Terminal

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

3.6 RS-422

Pin Definition
1 GND 2 N/C 3 N/C 4 ETxCB(-) 5 TxCB(-) 6 TxDA(-) 7 RxCB(-) 8 RxDB(-)
9 Signal Ground 10 N/C 11 ETxCA(+) 12 TxCA(+) 13 TxDA(+) 14 RxCA(+) 15 RxDA(+)
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4.1 Introduction

Management of the CMR-5910 Serial IP Gateway (MG-SIP) is simple and intuitive. This chapter outlines the variety of ways to specifically configure and manage the MG-SIP:
Web Interface via a LAN-based desktop Web 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 MG-SIP via a HyperText Markup Language-based Graphical User Interface (GUI). To utilize the Web Interface, a LAN connection must exist between the PC with a Web browser and the MG-SIP.
Once a valid IP Address, Subnet Mask and Defa ult Ga tewa y have be en entered into the MG-SIP, activate a Web browser on the desktop, then enter the MG-SIP’s IP address into the URL field as shown below. If t he port num ber has bee n m odified from the Standard 80 via the Terminal Interface, then the port number must be appende d with a colon to the IP address .
Figure 4-1. Connecting to the MG-SIP
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If there is a connection between the PC and the MG-SIP, the response from the MG-SIP will be the “splash page” as shown in
Figure 4-2.
Figure 4-2. MG-SIP Home (“Splash”) page
4.2.1 Administrative Configuration
Figure 4-3. Administrative Configuration page
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NOTE
Beginning with the Administrative Configuration page, for pages featuring configurable parameters, changes will not be accepted without a valid user name and password. A login dialog box is available at the bottom of the page for this purpose.
The Administrative Configuration page (
User Name
The User Name is user configurable and is used for connecting to the unit via IP management services.
The default User Name is
Password
The Password is user configurable and is used for authenticating a user when connecting via IP management services. Note 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 location (physically) where the unit has been installed.
SNMP server IP Address
Defines the SNMP server that can connect to the unit.
Enable Telne
Enables Telnet application on the MG-SIP.
Login Required
To make any changes to the MG-SIP, a user name & password are required.
Update Firmware
Allows software/firmware changes to be made. User name & password is required for security.
t
Figure 4-3) has the following configurable parameters:
comtech.
comtech.
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4.2.2 Syslog Configuration

Figure 4-4. Syslog Configuration page
Syslog is a common feature of the Linux operating system. Syslog allows the events that occur on the MG-SIP to be sent to a server where they can be logged. The events are delivered to a configured server over Ethernet IP.
Enable
Enables or disables the Syslog feature.
IP Address
The IP address of the Syslog server.
Port
The port of the Syslog server. The default port number is
514.
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4.2.3 Network Configuration

Figure 4-5. Network Configuration page
The Network Configuration page has the following configurable parameters:
IP Address
The IP Address assigned to the MG-SIP LAN interfaces. The IP Address is entered in dotted decimal format.
Subnet Mask
The Subnet Mask assigned to the MG-SIP LAN interface. The Subnet Mask is entered in dotted decimal format and is typically 255.0.0.0 for an A-Class mask,
255.255.0.0 for a B-Class mask, or 255.255.255.0 for a C-Class mask.
Default Gateway
The Default Gateway assigned to the MG-SIP LAN interface is the address of a local router to which all non-local subnet traffic will be directed. The Default Gateway is entered in dotted decimal format and must be with in the subnet of the IP Address assigned to the LAN interface.
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4.2.4 HDLC Egress Configuration

Figure 4-6. HDLC Egress Configuration page
The HDLC Egress Configuration page has the following configurable parameters:
Mode
Configure the unit for internal clock (provided to the network) or external clock (provided by the network).
Clock Rate
Sets the bit rate of the HDLC Egress interface in Mbps. The MG-SIP supports egress clock rates from 64 Kbps to 13.5 Mpbs in steps of 1 bps.
Actual Clock Rate
The dervied rate for internal clock.
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4.2.5 (HDLC TX) Route Configuration

Figure 4-7. (HDLC TX) Route Configuration page
The Route Configuration page supports up to 64 Multicast or Unicast routes.
Page Up
and Page Down allow the user to scroll up or down through the configured routes on the MG-SIP. Once a route has been added or edited, the
Submit button must be pressed to
make the change permanent. An advanced link is present on the page to allow the QoS parameters to be set.
The MG-SIP has the following configurable parameters:
On
The route is enabled when checked.
Name
The name assigned to a given route.
IP Address
The IP Address assigned to a given route. Note a unicast route will fall within the range 0.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255 (excluding broadcast or reserved IP addresses), and a multicast route will fall within the range of 224.0.0.0 to 239.255.255.255.
Subnet Mask (SM)
The Subnet Mask, or SM, defines the range of IP addresses that will be supported by a particular route. It is represented by a 32-bit string of 1’s (representing the network and subnet network ID) followed by 0’s (representing the host ID). This
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string when logically ‘ANDED’ with the IP address, defines the network/subnet IP address.
The following demonstrates how the subnet mask defines the IP address range. The MG-SIP use Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) notation for setting the subnet masks.
255.255.255.255 is 0 bits
(used for an explicit route for a single IP address)
255.0.0.0 is 8 bits (used for an A-Class Mask)
255.255.0.0 is 16 bits (used for a B-Class Mask)
255.255.255.0 is 24 bits (used for a C-Class Mask)
HDLC Address
The HDLC address is assigned to a particular route. HDLC addresses do not have to be unique and may be assigned to one or more routes.
MAC Address
The MAC address assigned to a given route. For Unicast, this is typically the MAC address the route is assigned to and is determined by the end device (next­hop) to which the data is to be sent. However, for Multicast, this is derived as described previously.
Guaranteed Bandwidth
The guaranteed bandwidth offered to a given route. The route will be guaranteed a minimum of this amount of bandwidth on the MG-SIP.
Max Bandwidth
The maximum bandwidth allowed for a given route. Any traffic that exceeds the maximum bandwidth will be silently discarded.
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4.2.6 Statistics

Figure 4-8. Uplink Route Statistics page
The Uplink Route Statistics page displays the statistics for all configured routes. and
Down allows the user to scroll up or down through the configured routes on the
MG-SIP.
The
Clear Stats button allows all statistics to be cleared on the MG-SIP at the same time.
On
‘Yes’ indicates the route is active.
Name
The name assigned to a given route.
Received
The number of IP packets received on this route since the statistics were last cleared.
Dropped
The number of IP packets dropped on this route since the statistics were last cleared.
HDLC
The address assigned to the associated route.
Page Up
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Min
The minimum bandwidth received on this route since the statistics were last cleared.
Max
The maximum bandwidth received on this route since the statistics were last cleared.
Average
The average bandwidth received on this route.
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4.3 Terminal Interface

The Terminal Interface provides the user with a textual configuration dialog for configuring the MG-SIP. 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 a nd managed, but this interface can only be used while a serial connection is present between the MG-SIP and a PC. While the same menu information is displayed via the Telnet interface, there are specific features available only via the ‘serial interface’ access method – these ‘serial interface only’ features are noted in this section.
Figure 4-9 shows the hierarchal structure of the Terminal Interface-based menus, and the sections in this chapter which provide figures of these submenu pages.
Main Menu
(4.3.1)
dministration Menu (4.3.2)
HLDC Configuration
Menu (4.3.3)
Egress Menu
(4.3.4)
Stats Menu
(4.3.5)
Network Menu
(4.3.6)
(Uplink) HDLC Route
Config (4.3.3.1)
HDLC Advanced Route
Conf ig (4 .3.3.1.1)
HDLC Uplink Stats
(4.3.5.1)
Ethernet Stats
(4.3.5.2)
Figure 4-9. Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface)
Once the terminal interface is connected, as described in Chapter 2.4 Initi al C onfigurat ion, press the
<ENTER> key. Th e user sho uld observe the the Main Men u, shown in Figure 4-10.
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4.3.1 Main Menu

Figure 4-10. Main Menu

4.3.2 Administration Menu

Figure 4-11. Administration Menu
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4.3.3 HDLC Configuration Menu

Figure 4-12. HDLC Configuration Menu
4.3.3.1 (Uplink) HDLC Route Configuration Menu
Figure 4-13. (Uplink) HDLC Route Configuration Menu
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4.3.3.1.1 HDLC Advanced Route Configuration Menu
Figure 4-14. HDLC Advanced Route Configuration Menu

4.3.4 Egress Configuration Menu

Figure 4-15. Egress Configuration Menu
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4.3.5 Stats (Statistics) Menu

Figure 4-16. Stats Menu
4.3.5.1 HDLC Uplink Stats Menu
Figure 4-17. HDLC Uplink Stats Menu
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4.3.5.2 Ethernet Stats Menu
Figure 4-18. Ethernet Stats Menu

4.3.6 Network Configuration Menu

Figure 4-19. Network Configuration 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 dialog is shown in where
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the MG-SIP. If the port number has been
Figure 4-20. In the Open dialog, enter “telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
®
product, click , then .
modified from the Standard 23 via the Terminal Interface, then the port number must be appended with a colon to the IP address.
Figure 4-20. 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 and the default password is comtech, both of which are case sensitive.
Once the menu is started, press displayed as shown in
Figure 4-21.
<ENTER> and the main menu of the MG-SIP be
Figure 4-21. 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 MG-SIP support 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:
File ! Configuration ! Select the ‘TFTP Root Directory’. Set up the location
a)
of the MG-SIP 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 MG-SIP 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 MG-SIP as
described in the Terminal Interface section. 4 Select A’ for Administrative. 5 Select D’ for Download. 6 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 Administrative 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)

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 MG-SIP in an automated fashion.
The MG-SIP supports SNMP versions 1 and 2 (SNMPv1 and SNMPv2). SNMP version 3 (SNMPv3) will be supported in future releases. Two types of Management Information Bases (MIBs) are supported: MIB II and private MIB.
MIB II is the default MIB 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, which will be found in all elements of the MG-SIP’s MIB.
NOTE
The assigned designator for CEFD (enterprise OID) is 1.3.6.4.1.18723.
The MG-SIP support configurable community strings for added security. Note passwords cannot be remotely queried over SNMP as a security precaution.
For SNMP access from a remote network via the public Internet, a VPN connection to the MG-SIP 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.
public and the private
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CMR-5920 (MR-SIP)

5.1 Introduction

Management of the CMR-5920 Serial IP Router (MR-SIP) is simple and intuitive. There are a variety of ways to specficially configure and manage the MR-SIP:
Web Interface via a LAN-based desktop Web 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)

5.2 Web Interface

The Web Interface, operating under standard HyperText Transport Protocol (HTTP), is used to communicate with and command the MR-SIP via a HyperText Markup Language-based Graphical User Interface (GUI). To utilize the Web Interface, a LAN connection must exist between the PC with a Web browser and the MR-SIP.
Once a valid IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway have been entered into the MR-SIP, activate a Web browser on the desktop then enter the IP address of the MR-SIP into the URL field as shown below. If the port number has been modified from the Standard 80 via the Terminal Interface, then the port number must be appended with a colon to the IP address.
Figure 5-1. Connecting to the MR-SIP
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If there is a connection between the PC and the MR-SIP, the response from the MR-SIP will be the “splash page” as shown in
Figure 5-2.
Figure 5-2. MR-SIP Home (“Splash”) page

5.2.1 Administrative Configuration

Figure 5-3. Administrative Configuration page
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NOTE
Beginning with the Administrative Configuration page, for pages featuring configurable parameters, changes will not be accepted without a valid user name and password. A login dialog box is available at the bottom of the page for this purpose.
The Administrative Configuration page (
User Name
The User Name is user configurable and is used for connecting to the unit via IP management services.
The default User Name is
Password
The Password is user configurable and is used for authenticating a user when connecting via IP management services. Note 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 location (physically) where the unit has been installed.
SNMP server IP Address
Defines the SNMP server that can connect to the unit.
Enable Telne
Enables Telnet application on the MR-SIP.
Login Required
To make any changes to the MR-SIP, a user name & password are required.
Update Firmware
Allows software/firmware changes to be made. User name & password is required for security.
t
Figure 5-3) has the following configurable parameters:
comtech.
comtech.
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5.2.2 Syslog Configuration

Figure 5-4. Syslog Configuration page
Syslog is a common feature of the Linux operating system. Syslog allows the events that occur on the MR-SIP to be sent to a server where they can be logged. The events are delivered to a configured server over Ethernet IP.
Enable
Enables or disables the Syslog feature.
IP Address
The IP address of the Syslog server.
Port
The port of the Syslog server. The default port number is
514.
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5.2.3 Network Configuration

Figure 5-5. Network Configuration page
The Network Configuration page has the following configurable parameters:
IP Address
The IP Address assigned to the MR-SIP LAN interfaces. The IP Address is entered in dotted decimal format.
Subnet Mask
The Subnet Mask assigned to the MR-SIP LAN interface. The Subnet Mask is entered in dotted decimal format and is typically 255.0.0.0 for an A-Class mask,
255.255.0.0 for a B-Class mask, or 255.255.255.0 for a C-Class mask.
Default Gateway
The Default Gateway assigned to the MR-SIP LAN interface is the address of a local router to which all non-local subnet traffic will be directed. The Default Gateway is entered in dotted decimal format and must be with in the subnet of the IP Address assigned to the LAN interface.
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5.2.4 IGMP Configuration

Figure 5-6. IGMP Configuration page
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is supported on the MR-SIP and prevents unwanted Multicast traffic from being output to the LAN if no receivers are requesting the service. Configuration of the IGMP features are as follows:
Enable
Enables or disables the IGMP feature on the MR-SIP.
Query period
Defines how often a query message is issued to the network. The query message
will solicit for Multicast clients.
Maximum tries
Defines the number of attempts made before the Multicast stream is pruned (shut
off) to the network.
Response timeout
In addition to the Query Period and the Maximum Tries, the Response Timeout defines the amount of additional time the MR-SIP will wait for a response before pruning (shutting off) a Multicast stream.
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5.2.5 Unicast Routing Configuration

Figure 5-7. Unicast Routing Configuration page
Provides configuration for the support of Unicast traffic.
Allow Unicast
Enables or disables support for Unicast traffic.
Route unknown to default gateway
If a Unicast address is received and not within the local subnet, the packets will instead be forwarded to the configured default gateway instead of being discarded.
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5.2.6 HDLC RX Configuration

Figure 5-8. HDLC RX Configuration page
Address
The HDLC address entered as four hexadecimal digits. The HDLC addresses must be identical to what are configured for the route entries on the CMR-5910 Digicast Media Router Serial IP Gateway (MG-SIP).
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5.2.7 Statistics

Figure 5-9. HDLC Downlink Route Statistics page
The HDLC Downlink Route Statistics page displays the statistics for all configured routes. Pressing
Page Up and Down on the keyboard allows the user to scroll up or down
through the configured routes on the MR-SIP.
Multicast / Unicast Received
The number of IP packets received on this route since the statistics were last cleared.
Multicast / Unicast Dropped
The number of IP packets dropped on this route since the statistics were last cleared.
Address
The address assigned to the associated route.
Min (Mbps)
The minimum bandwidth received on this route since the statistics were last cleared.
Max (Mbps)
The maximum bandwidth received on this route since the statistics were last cleared.
Average (Mbps)
The average bandwidth received on this route.
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5.3 Terminal Interface

The Terminal Interface provides the user with a textual configuration dialog for configuring the MR-SIP. 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 MR-SIP and a PC. While the same menu information is displayed via the Telnet interface, there are specific features available only via the ‘serial interface’ access method – these ‘serial interface only’ features are noted in this section.
Figure 5-10 shows the hierarchal structure of the Terminal Interface-based menus, and the sections in this chapter which provide figures of these submenu pages.
Main Menu
(5.3.1)
dministration Menu (5.3.2)
HLDC Configuration
Menu (5.3.3)
IGMP Menu
(5.3.4)
Stats Menu
(5.3.5)
Network Menu
(5.3.6)
Unicast Routing
Menu (5.3.7)
(Downlink) HDLC
Address Config (5.3.3.1)
HDLC Downlink Stats
Menu (5.3.5.1)
Detailed Downlink Stats
Menu (5.3.5.1.1)
Ethernet Stats Menu
(5.3.5.2)
Figure 5-10. Menu Hierarchy (via Terminal Interface)
Once the terminal interface is connected, as described in Chapter 2.4 Initi al C onfigurat ion, press the
<ENTER> key. Th e user sho uld observe the the Main Men u, shown in Figure 5-11.
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5.3.1 Main Menu

Figure 5-11. Main Menu

5.3.2 Administration Menu

Figure 5-12. Administration Menu
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5.3.3 HDLC Configuration Menu

Figure 5-13. HDLC Configuration Menu
5.3.3.1 (Downlink) HDLC Address Configuration Menu
Figure 5-14. (Downlink) HDLC Address Configuration Menu
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5.3.4 IGMP Configuration Menu

Figure 5-15. IGMP Configuration Menu

5.3.5 Stats (Statistics) Menu

Figure 5-16. Stats Menu
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5.3.5.1 HDLC Downlink Stats Menu
Figure 5-17. HDLC Downlink Stats Menu
5.3.5.1.1 Detailed Downlink Stats Menu
Figure 5-18. Detailed Downlink Stats Menu
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5.3.5.2 Ethernet Stats Menu
Figure 5-19. Ethernet Stats Menu

5.3.6 Network Configuration Menu

Figure 5-20. Network Configuration Menu
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5.3.7 Unicast Routing Configuration Menu

Figure 5-21. Unicast Routing Configuration Menu

5.4 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 dialog is shown in where
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the MR-SIP. 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.
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 and the default password is comtech, both of which are case sensitive.
®
product, click , then .
Figure 5-22. In the Open dialog, enter “telnet xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Figure 5-22. Starting Telnet Session
Once the menu is started, press displayed as shown in
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Figure 5-23. 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.

5.5 Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)

The MR-SIP support 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 MR-SIP 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
’ are selected.
Because the MR-SIP 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.
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To modify code via Telnet:
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 MR-SIP as
described in the Terminal Interface section. 4 Select A’ for Administrative. 5 Select D’ for Download. 6 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 Administrative page, or the Terminal Interface under the Main Menu.
IMPORTANT
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.

5.6 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 MR-SIP in an automated fashion.
The MR-SIP supports SNMP versions 1 and 2 (SNMPv1 and SNMPv2). SNMP version 3 (SNMPv3) will be supported in future releases. 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 parameter s to be set on the Web, Terminal or Telnet interfaces.
The elements Object Identifiers (OIDs) of the MR-SIP’s MIB will be listed in the appendix of a future revision of this manual. CEFD has been assigned an SNMP designator by the IEEE, which will be found in all elements of the MR-SIP’s MIB.
NOTE
The assigned designator for CEFD (enterprise OID) is 1.3.6.4.1.18723.
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The MR-SIP support configurable community strings for added security. Note passwords cannot be remotely queried over SNMP as a security precaution.
For SNMP access from a remote network via the public Internet, a VPN connection to the MR-SIP will need to be established using third-party VPN client/server access.
Notes:
The default community string for the public elements is community string is
private.
public and the private
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A.1 Introduction

The MG-SIP and MR-SIP are enabled to receive an upgrade via Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) transmission. It is recommended to use the Solarwinds TFTP server application (available at upgrading the device.
Once the TFTP server is enabled and the new file ( copied to the TFTP server, the following procedures may be used to upgrade the device.
NOTE
Appendix A. SOFTWARE
UPGRADE
http://support.solarwinds.net/updates/SelectProgramFree.cfm) for
The user will be instructed whether to select Application or FPGA code in the download instructions provided by CEFD when new code is provided.
Application or FPGA) has been
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A.2 Web Interface

Access the Administrative Configuration page (Figure A-1):
a) In the
b) Select
c) In the second
d) When the update is complete, the message “Press any key to continue
e) When the unit has been upgraded, reset the unit by entering a valid username
Update Firmware section, enter the Unit TFTP Server IP Address.
Application or FPGA for the Image Type to be upgraded.
Login Required section, enter a valid username and password,
then select
IMPORTANT
will be displayed.
and password in the first
Update. The software update will begin to download.
Do NOT power the unit down during the upgrade process.
Login Required section and selecting Reset Unit.
Figure A-1. TFTP Download (via Web Interface – MG-SIP shown)
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A.3 Telnet or Terminal Interface

Access the Administration 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) When the unit has been upgraded, reset the unit by selecting
(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).
and ‘
Y to confirm the reset.
(R) for Reset
Figure A-2. Sample TFTP (via Terminal Interface – MG-SIP shown)
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Figure A-3. TFTP Download (via Telnet Interface)
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Appendix B. IP ROUTING

B.1 Introduction

The MG-SIP provides state-of-the-art encapsulation based on the HDLC Specification (ISO/IEC 13239). The MG-SIP provides the following configuration features:
HDLC Encapsulation of IP datagrams
Unicast Routing
Multicast Routing
64 Configurable Routes
Multicast Zones

B.2 Route Configuration

SUPPORT
Both Unicast and Multicast IP datagrams are encapsulated per the HDLC specification. Routing of datagrams is accomplished by configuration of the MG Route Table, 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: Class A (0.0.0.0 to
127.255.255.255), Class B (128.0.0.0 to 191.255.255.255), and Class C (192.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255).
HDLC Addresses, to which a specific IP destination address is mapped. This
identifies the packets in the HDLC stream for a particular route. The MR-SIP
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uses the HDLC addresses to filter required IP datagrams. An MR-SIP may be configured to filter up to 32 unique HDLC addresses.
Unicast is supported by the MG-SIP as it would be in any routed network. A route is created and a subnet mask is assigned to the route.
The MG-SIP 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 HDLC address which identifies the IP route in the data stream.

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)
HDLC Addresses, to which a specific IP destination address is mapped. This
identifies the packets in the HDLC stream for a particular route. The MR-SIP uses the HDLC addresses to filter required IP datagrams.

B.3 64 Routes

The MG-SIP and MR-SIP are capable of providing up to 64 unique IP routes. Each IP route can be configured as Unicast or Multicast. Additional routes may be supported by using the Multicast Zones feature described in the next section.
Routes can be assigned to HDLC addresses in the range 0000 to FFFF.

B.4 Multicast Zones

The Multicast Zones feature allows the user to more efficiently configure the Gateway when supporting multicasting. Using the IP subnetting techniques of Unicast routing, Multicast Zones allows a single IP address to be specified on a route and a subnet mask assigned to the route.
The MG-SIP 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. The subnet mask defines how many multicast IP addresses are allowed to be mapped to a single route. Care must be taken when using the multicast zone feature since IP traffic present within the multicast zone will be routed over the network.
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An example of multicast zone is as follows:
Multicast Route = 239.0.10.1
Multicast Zone Mask = 255.255.255.252
Multicast groups mapped to the 239.0.10.1 route:
239.0.10.1
239.0.10.2
239.0.10.3
239.0.10.4

B.5 Quality of Service (QoS)

Each route defined can be configured to provide a determined bandwidth. Note all QoS rates are for the HDLC transport stream and are based on HDLC payloads. Therefore, IP data rates may be slightly less due to the protocol overhead of HDLC. The bandwidth attributes that may be set are as follows:
Minimum: The guaranteed amount of bandwidth the MG will provide for this
route. The total number of routes with guaranteed bandwidth must always be less than the rate of the egress port.
Maximum: The maximum amount of bandwidth a route will be allowed to have.
Once the traffic for this route exceeds this level, packets will be silently discarded to ensure that the maximum is not exceeded
No Setting: If neither the Guaranteed nor the Maximum values are set, the route
will be allowed to use as much bandwidth as possible and possibly attempt to exceed the egress bandwidth, which will result in lost data. Conversely, there is not guaranteed bandwidth for the route – another route may utilize all available bandwidth.
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Appendix C. SYSTEM LOG

C.1 Introduction

The MG-SIP and MR-SIP support a feature known as system logging, more commonly called Syslog.
This section illustrates how a system logger can be set up on a Linux or Unix system allowing the device to report system events to a logger attached via an Ethernet connection.

C.2 Enabling a System Logger

To enable system logging, add the following command string to the bottom of the /etc/syslog.conf file on the Logging Server:
CONFIGURATION
1
,
# log the mux messages to here *.=info /var/log/mux.log
Where:
*.=info tells the logger to send all messages it receives from the Mux to the Dir/file
1
Note that this is merely a sample configuration. CEFD does not support the setup of a syslog
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Looking in the top of file /etc/init.d/syslog2, the following is usually displayed:
#!/bin/bash # # syslog Starts syslogd/klogd. # # # chkconfig: 2345 12 88 # description: Syslog is the facility by which many daemons use to log \ # messages to various system log files. It is a good idea to always \ # run syslog.
# Source function library. . /etc/init.d/functions
[ -f /sbin/syslogd ] || exit 0 [ -f /sbin/klogd ] || exit 0
# Source config if [ -f /etc/sysconfig/syslog ] ; then . /etc/sysconfig/syslog else SYSLOGD_OPTIONS=”-m 0” KLOGD_OPTIONS=”-2” fi
Of specific interest is the following line:
SYSLOGD_OPTIONS=”-m 0”
By adding a –r suffix, this allows the server to accept messages from remote machines. The edited line should read as follows:
SYSLOGD_OPTIONS=”-m 0 –r”
Check the services file, normally at /etc/services, to ensure that PORT 514 is defined. By default this should be enabled on most machines.
NOTE
After making the changes you must restart syslogd.
On most machines, entering “service syslog restart” should complete the configuration.
2
This file may be in a different location.
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Appendix D. TROUBLESHOOTING

This section covers suggestions to assist the user in troubleshooting the MG-SIP or MR­SIP. If the suggestions in this section do not result in correct operation of the device, please contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support for further assistance.
SYMPTOM: Device does not power up
When the device power is on, the blue is not illuminated, ensure the power supply is plugged in and tightly connected to the device.
SYMPTOM: Cannot communicate with the device using a terminal/PC
If the user cannot communicate with the device using a CEFD-supplied terminal cable and a communications port on a desktop PC or notebook PC:
Ensure the terminal cable is connected to the PC’s communications port and
the
TERM port on the device.
The communication program (HyperTerminal or TeraTerminal) should be
configured as 38,400 BAUD rate, 8 Data bits and No Parity and 1 Stop bit – commonly referred to as 38,400/8/N/1.
Flow control should also be disabled.
SYMPTOM: Cannot get E-LINK LED to illuminate on the device
The most common mistake is using an “Ethernet Crossover Cable” instead of a standard “patch cord” or “straight-through cable.” A crossover cable should only be used if connecting the device directly to a PC. Otherwise, a patch cord to an Ethernet concentrator (Hub) or switch should be used.
PWR LED should be illuminated. If this LED
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SYMPTOM: Cannot ping the device
If the
E-LINK LED is illuminated but the user cannot ping the device, the most
likely causes are incorrect settings for the IP address or subnet mask. Ensure the device and the PC are set with unique IP addresses that are in the same subnet.
If the device and the PC are not in the same subnet, then both the device and PC must have a valid “Default Gateway” defined so that non-local traffic will be redirected to this device for routing the IP messages between the two devices.
SYMPTOM: Device will not synchronize with an IRD or Encoder
The device may be connected directly from an RS-422/RS-530 output port to an RS-422/RS-530 input port on a modem. If the modem will not lock, the most likely cause is the data rate on the device or modem are not set correctly.
SYMPTOM: Device reports dropped packets
The most likely cause of this problem is the incoming data on a route or all routes exceeds the configured egress bandwidth.
To remedy the problem:
Look at the route statistics for the device and identify the routes with
dropped packets.
Lower the rate of the incoming data or increase the maximum bandwidth
assigned to the route if QoS is set.
SYMPTOM: Device has a RED Alarm displayed
The most likely cause of the
ALARM LED is the maximum bandwidth has been
exceeded. Please refer to the previous item to troubleshoot this problem.
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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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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
35.27 32.15 2.205 2.679 —
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