Comtech EF Data CRS-500 User Manual

CRS-500

1:N Redundancy S ystem

Installation and Operation Manual

Accessory Product for use only with Comtech EF Data’s

CDM-625 and CDM-750 Modems

(Modem Firmware and Hardware Requi rements Apply)

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CRS-500

1:N Redundancy System

Installation and Operation Manual

Accessory Product for use only with Comtech EF Data’s

CDM-625 and CDM-750 Modems

(Modem Firmware and Hardware Requirements Apply)

Part Number MN-CRS500

Revision 2

Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.220 0, FAX: [phone]

Copyright © Comtech EF Data, 2013. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ III

TABLES ............................................................................................................................................. X

FIGURES ............................................................................................................................................ X

PREFACE ........................................................................................................................................ XIII

About this Manual .......................................................................................................................... xiii

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

Related Documents ............................................................................................................................... xiii

Conventions and References ........................................................................................................... xiii

Patents and Trademarks ........................................................................................................................ xiii

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes ............................................................................................................. xiv

Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices ........................................................................................................ xiv

Recommended Standard Designations ................................................................................................. xiv

Metric Conversion ................................................................................................................................. xiv

Safety and Compliance ..................................................................................................................... xv

Electrical Safety and Compliance............................................................................................................ xv

Electrical Installation .............................................................................................................................. xv

Fuses ....................................................................................................................................................... xv

Operating Environment ......................................................................................................................... xvi

European Union Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive

(1999/5/EC) and EN 301 489-1 .............................................................................................................. xvi

European Union Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive (2004/108/EC) ............................ xvi

European Union Low Voltage Directive (LVD) (2006/95/EC) ............................................................ xvii

European Union RoHS Directive (2002/95/EC) ................................................................................. xvii

European Union Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive (91/263/EEC) ..................... xviii

CE Mark ............................................................................................................................................ xviii

Warranty Policy ............................................................................................................................ xviii

Limitations of Warranty ........................................................................................................................ xviii

Exclusive Remedies ................................................................................................................................. xix

Getting Help .................................................................................................................................... xx

Contacting Comtech EF Data .................................................................................................................. xx

Returning a Product for Upgrade or Repair............................................................................................ xxi

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

1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1–1

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1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................ 1–4

1.3 CRS-500 Standard and Optional Components ...................................................................... 1–5

1.3.1 Control Switch Unit (CSU) ........................................................................................................ 1–5

1.3.1.1 CSU Front Panel .............................................................................................................. 1–6

1.3.1.2 CSU Rear Panel ................................................................................................................ 1–7

1.3.1.2.1 CSU Rear Panel System Controller, M&C, and Power Supply Modules ..................... 1–7

1.3.1.3 CSU Dimensional Envelope ............................................................................................. 1–8

1.3.2 Data Switch Unit (DSU) ............................................................................................................ 1–9

1.3.2.1 DSU Front Panel .............................................................................................................. 1–9

1.3.2.2 DSU Rear Panel ............................................................................................................. 1–10

1.3.2.3 Modem/DSU Interface Modules ................................................................................... 1–11

1.3.2.3.1 RMI Modules ............................................................................................................ 1–11

1.3.2.3.2 TMI Modules ............................................................................................................ 1–12

1.3.2.4 DSU Dimensional Envelope ........................................................................................... 1–13

1.3.3 CRS-282xx IF Switch Unit (ISU) .............................................................................................. 1–14

1.3.3.1 CRS-282xx ISU Front Panel ............................................................................................ 1–15

1.3.3.2 CRS-282xx ISU Rear Panel ............................................................................................. 1–15

1.3.3.3 CRS-282xx ISU Typical Dimensional Envelope .............................................................. 1–17

1.4 Summary of Specifications ............................................................................................... 1–18

1.4.1 CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System Specifications .................................................................. 1–18

1.4.1.1 Control Switch Unit (CSU) Configurations .................................................................... 1–19

1.4.1.2 Data Switch Unit (DSU) Configrations ........................................................................... 1–19

1.4.1.3 ISU (CRS-282xx) Specifications ...................................................................................... 1–19

CHAPTER 2. INITIAL START-UP AND CONFIGURATION CHECK LISTS ........................................ 2–1

2.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 2–1

2.2 Initial Start-up.................................................................................................................... 2–2

2.3 Adding or Removing a Traffic Modem to/from an Operating CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System .

.......................................................................................................................................... 2–3

2.3.1 Adding a Traffic Modem to an Operating CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System .............................. 2–3

2.3.2 Removing a Traffic Modem from an Operating CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System ................ 2–4

2.4 Using the CSU Front Panel to Verify System Operation ........................................................ 2–5

CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 3–1

3.1 Unpacking and Inspection .................................................................................................. 3–1

3.2 Rack Mounting the CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System .......................................................... 3–1

CHAPTER 4. CABLES AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................................... 4–1

4.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 4–1

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4.1.1 Configuration and Cable Connections Summary ..................................................................... 4–3

4.1.1.1 Control Switch Unit (CSU) Configurations ...................................................................... 4–3

4.1.1.2 Data Switch Unit (DSU) Configurations ........................................................................... 4–3

4.1.1.3 IF Switch Unit (ISU) Configurations ................................................................................. 4–4

4.2 CRS-500 Control Connections ............................................................................................. 4–5

4.2.1 Basic CRS-500 (CSU  DSU) Unit Connection ......................................................................... 4–5

4.2.2 Optional CRS-500 (CSU  DSU CRS-282xx ISU) Unit Connections ...................................... 4–5

4.3 Modem Connections .......................................................................................................... 4–9

4.3.1 CDM-625 Modem Connections ............................................................................................... 4–9

4.3.1.1 CDM-625 Cable Connection Considerations ................................................................... 4–9

4.3.1.2 CRS-500  CDM-625 Control Cable Connections ....................................................... 4–11

4.3.1.3 CRS-500  CDM-625 10/100 Ethernet System Communication Cable Connections .... 4–12

4.3.1.4 CRS-500  CDM-625 Traffic Data Cable Connections ................................................. 4–14

4.3.1.4.1 10/100 Ethernet Traffic Data Cable Connections .................................................... 4–14

4.3.1.4.1.1 10/100 Ethernet using Single Port Router Mode ............................................. 4–14

4.3.1.4.2 EIA-422 Traffic Data Cable Connections .................................................................. 4–16

4.3.1.5 CDM-625 IF Cable Connections .................................................................................... 4–18

4.3.1.6 CRS-500 DSU  CDM-625 User Data Interface Connections ....................................... 4–18

4.3.1.7 CDM-625 Carrier-in-Carrier

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(CnC) Data Connections .................................................. 4–18

4.3.2 CDM-750 Modem Connections ............................................................................................. 4–21

4.3.2.1 CDM-750 Cable Connection Considerations ................................................................. 4–21

4.3.2.2 CRS-500  CDM-750 Control Cable Connections ....................................................... 4–22

4.3.2.3 CRS-500  CDM-750 10/100 Ethernet System Communication Cable Connections .... 4–23

4.3.2.3.1 Ethernet System Communication Cable Connections – 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

(GbE) Traffic Data ....................................................................................................................... 4–23

4.3.2.3.2 Ethernet System Communication Cable Connections – Unbalanced G.703 Traffic Data

................................................................................................................................. 4–24

4.3.2.4 CRS-500  CDM-750 Traffic Data Cable Connections ................................................. 4–27

4.3.2.4.1 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Traffic Data Cable Connections .................... 4–27

4.3.2.4.2 Unbalanced G.703 Traffic Data Cable Connections ................................................. 4–28

4.3.2.4.3 CDM-750 IF Cable Connections................................................................................ 4–31

4.3.2.4.3.1 CRS-500 DSU  User Traffic Data Connections ............................................... 4–31

4.3.2.4.3.2 Carrier-in-Carrier

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(CnC) Operation .................................................................. 4–31

4.4 IF Cable Connections ........................................................................................................ 4–33

4.4.1 IF Cabling Overview ............................................................................................................... 4–33

4.4.2 IF Cable Connections – Single Transponder (No ISUs) .......................................................... 4–33

4.4.3 IF Cable Connections – Multiple Transponders (Using ISUs) ................................................. 4–35

4.4.3.1 Same Band (Tx / Rx, Tx or Rx) / Multiple Transponder Configurations ........................ 4–36

4.4.3.2 Different Band / Multiple Transponder Configurations ............................................... 4–39

4.5 Power Connections .......................................................................................................... 4–41

4.5.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................ 4–41

4.5.2 Modem Power Connections .................................................................................................. 4–41

4.5.3 CRS-500 Power Connections ................................................................................................. 4–42

4.5.4 CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System Power-up Sequence ........................................................ 4–44

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CHAPTER 5. UPDATING FIRMWARE ....................................................................................... 5–1

5.1 Updating Firmware via the Internet .................................................................................... 5–1

5.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download ...................................................... 5–1

5.3 Downloading and Extracting the Firmware Update ............................................................. 5–5

5.4 Preparing for the Automated Firmware Update Procedure ................................................. 5–7

5.5 Performing the Automated Firmware Update Procedure .................................................... 5–8

CHAPTER 6. CONFIGURING MODEMS FOR 1:N REDUNDANCY ............................................... 6–1

6.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 6–1

6.2 Modem Firmware Requirements ........................................................................................ 6–2

6.3 Modem Remote M&C Communication ............................................................................... 6–2

6.4 Configuring Modem Operation ........................................................................................... 6–3

6.5 Configuring Modems for 1:N Redundancy ........................................................................... 6–3

6.5.1 Configuring CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modems ................................................................... 6–3

6.5.2 Configuring CDM-750 Advanced High Speed Trunking Modems ................................................ 6–4

6.6 Completing Modem Configuration...................................................................................... 6–5

CHAPTER 7. CSU FRONT PANEL OPERATION .......................................................................... 7–1

7.1 Front Panel Overview ......................................................................................................... 7–1

7.1.1 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) .......................................................................................... 7–2

7.1.2 6-Button Keypad ...................................................................................................................... 7–3

7.1.3 LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 7–4

7.1.3.1 Switch Status LED Indicators ........................................................................................... 7–4

7.1.3.2 Traffic Modem Status LED Indicators ............................................................................. 7–5

7.1.3.3 Redundant Modem Status LED Indicators ...................................................................... 7–6

7.2 CRS-500 Front Panel Menus ............................................................................................... 7–7

7.2.1 CRS-500 Menu Structure ......................................................................................................... 7–7

7.2.2 Main SELECT (Top-Level) Menu ............................................................................................... 7–8

7.2.2.1 SELECT: Config (Configuration) ....................................................................................... 7–8

7.2.2.1.1 CONFIG: Op-Mode (Operational Mode) .................................................................... 7–9

7.2.2.1.1.1 CONFIG: Op-Mode  M:N ................................................................................. 7–9

7.2.2.1.1.2 CONFIG: Op-Mode  Switching-Mode .............................................................. 7–9

7.2.2.1.1.3 CONFIG: Op-Mode  Active .............................................................................. 7–9

7.2.2.1.2 CONFIG: Manual ...................................................................................................... 7–10

7.2.2.1.2.1 CONFIG: Manual  RM1 .................................................................................. 7–10

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7.2.2.1.3 CONFIG: IP ................................................................................................................ 7–10

7.2.2.1.3.1 CONFIG: IP  SNMP ......................................................................................... 7–10

7.2.2.1.3.2 CONFIG: IP  Mdm-IP (Modem IP Address) .................................................... 7–11

7.2.2.1.3.3 CONFIG: IP  Mgt-IP (Management IP Address) ............................................. 7–12

7.2.2.1.3.4 CONFIG: IP  Gateway .................................................................................... 7–12

7.2.2.1.4 CONFIG: Remote ...................................................................................................... 7–12

7.2.2.1.4.1 CONFIG: Remote  Local ................................................................................. 7–12

7.2.2.1.4.2 CONFIG: Remote  Serial+Ether ..................................................................... 7–12

7.2.2.1.5 CONFIG: Options ...................................................................................................... 7–13

7.2.2.1.5.1 CONFIG: Options  Priority ............................................................................. 7–13

7.2.2.1.5.2 CONFIG: Options  Holdoffs ........................................................................... 7–14

7.2.2.1.5.3 CONFIG: Options  Alarm-Mask ..................................................................... 7–14

7.2.2.2 SELECT: INFO (Information) .......................................................................................... 7–15

7.2.2.2.1 Info: S/N ................................................................................................................... 7–16

7.2.2.2.2 Info: Name ............................................................................................................... 7–16

7.2.2.2.3 Info: Setup ................................................................................................................ 7–16

7.2.2.2.4 Info: MAC (Ethernet MAC Address) ......................................................................... 7–16

7.2.2.2.5 Info: Remote (Remote Control Info) ........................................................................ 7–16

7.2.2.2.6 Info: Mask (Alarm Mask Info) .................................................................................. 7–16

7.2.2.2.7 Info: IF-SW ................................................................................................................ 7–17

7.2.2.3 SELECT: Status ............................................................................................................... 7–17

7.2.2.3.1 STATUS: Alarms ........................................................................................................ 7–17

7.2.2.3.2 STATUS: Events (Stored Events) ............................................................................... 7–18

7.2.2.3.2.1 STATUS: Events  View ................................................................................... 7–19

7.2.2.3.2.2 STATUS: Events  Clear-all .............................................................................. 7–19

7.2.2.3.3 STATUS: Temp (Temperature) ................................................................................. 7–19

7.2.2.3.4 STATUS: Types (Card Types) ..................................................................................... 7–19

7.2.2.3.5 STATUS: Comms (Communications State) ............................................................... 7–19

7.2.2.4 SELECT: UTILITY ............................................................................................................. 7–20

7.2.2.4.1 UTIL: Clock (Set Real-Time Clock) ............................................................................. 7–20

7.2.2.4.2 UTIL: Name (Unit Name) .......................................................................................... 7–20

7.2.2.4.3 UTIL: Firmware ......................................................................................................... 7–20

7.2.2.4.3.1 UTIL: Firmware  Info ..................................................................................... 7–21

7.2.2.4.3.2 UTIL: Firmware  Select .................................................................................. 7–21

7.2.2.4.4 UTIL: NTP (Network Time Protocol) ......................................................................... 7–21

7.2.2.4.4.1 UTIL: NTP  Primary / Secondary .................................................................... 7–21

7.2.2.4.4.2 UTIL: NTP  Enable .......................................................................................... 7–21

CHAPTER 8. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT......................................... 8–1

8.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 8–1

8.2 Ethernet Management Interface Protocols ......................................................................... 8–2

8.3 SNMP Interface .................................................................................................................. 8–2

8.3.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files............................................................................. 8–2

8.3.2 SNMP Community Strings........................................................................................................ 8–3

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8.4 Telnet Interface ................................................................................................................. 8–4

8.4.2 Using HyperTerminal for Telnet Remote Control Operation .................................................. 8–4

8.5 Web Server (HTTP) Interface .............................................................................................. 8–6

8.5.1 User Login ................................................................................................................................ 8–6

8.5.2 Web Server Interface – Operational Features ......................................................................... 8–7

8.5.2.1 Menu Tree ....................................................................................................................... 8–7

8.5.2.2 Page Navigation .............................................................................................................. 8–7

8.5.2.3 Page Sections .................................................................................................................. 8–7

8.5.2.4 Action Buttons ................................................................................................................ 8–7

8.5.2.5 Drop-down Lists .............................................................................................................. 8–8

8.5.2.6 Text or Data Entry ........................................................................................................... 8–8

8.5.3 Web Server Interface – Web Page Descriptions ..................................................................... 8–9

8.5.3.1 Home (Splash) Page ........................................................................................................ 8–9

8.5.3.2 Config (Configuration) pages ........................................................................................ 8–10

8.5.3.2.1 Config | Redundancy ............................................................................................... 8–10

8.5.3.2.2 Config | Modem ....................................................................................................... 8–13

8.5.3.2.3 Config | Remote Management ................................................................................ 8–15

8.5.3.3 Status pages .................................................................................................................. 8–16

8.5.3.3.1 Status | Monitor ...................................................................................................... 8–16

8.5.3.3.2 Status | Event Log .................................................................................................... 8–17

8.5.3.4 Utility pages .................................................................................................................. 8–18

8.5.3.4.1 Utility | Info .............................................................................................................. 8–18

8.5.3.4.2 Utility | Boot Slot ..................................................................................................... 8–20

8.5.3.4.3 Utility | Upload ........................................................................................................ 8–21

CHAPTER 9. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT .............................................. 9–1

9.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 9–1

9.2 EIA-485 .............................................................................................................................. 9–2

9.3 EIA-232 .............................................................................................................................. 9–3

9.4 Basic Protocol .................................................................................................................... 9–3

9.4.1 Rules for Remote Serial Communications with the CRS-500 .................................................. 9–3

9.4.2 Packet Structure ...................................................................................................................... 9–5

9.4.2.1 Start Of Packet ................................................................................................................ 9–5

9.4.2.2 Target Address ................................................................................................................ 9–6

9.4.2.3 Address Delimiter ........................................................................................................... 9–6

9.4.2.4 Instruction Code.............................................................................................................. 9–7

9.4.2.5 Instruction Code Qualifier ............................................................................................... 9–7

9.4.2.6 Optional Message Arguments ........................................................................................ 9–8

9.4.2.7 End Of Packet .................................................................................................................. 9–8

9.5 Remote Commands and Queries ........................................................................................ 9–9

9.5.1 Table Indexes ........................................................................................................................... 9–9

9.5.2 Redundancy Commands and Queries ................................................................................... 9–10

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9.5.3 Unit Parameters Command and Queries .............................................................................. 9–14

9.5.4 Unit Information Commands and Queries ............................................................................ 9–16

APPENDIX A. CABLE DRAWINGS .............................................................................................. A-1

A.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................... A-1

A.2 User/Utility Cables ............................................................................................................. A-2

A.2.1 Switch M&C / Firmware Update Cable .................................................................................... A-2

A.3 Control Cables ................................................................................................................... A-3

A.3.1 Control Cable for CRS-500 CSU  DSU ................................................................................... A-4

A.3.2 Multi-drop Control Cable for CRS-500 DSU  ISU .................................................................. A-5

A.3.3 RMI Control Cable for CDM-625 Only ..................................................................................... A-6

A.3.4 Control Cable for CDM-625 and CDM-750 .............................................................................. A-7

A.4 Data / IF Cables .................................................................................................................. A-8

A.4.1 Ethernet Data Cable (CAT5 RJ-45) ........................................................................................... A-9

A.4.2 Multi-drop CnC

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Plus Shielded Data Cable for CDM-625 ...................................................... A-10

A.4.3 G.703 S1 / S2 RMI Data Cable (DB-9F to 4X BNC).................................................................. A-11

A.4.4 G.703 S1 / S2 TMI Data Cable (DB-9F to 4X BNC) .................................................................. A-12

A.4.5 IF Cable (75Ω BNC)................................................................................................................. A-13

A.4.6 IF Cable (50Ω Type ‘N’) .......................................................................................................... A-14

A.4.7 IF Cable (50Ω BNC)................................................................................................................. A-15

APPENDIX B. CONTROLLER / TMI CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS ................................................B–1

B.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................B–1

B.2 CRS-500 CSU Connectors and Pinouts .................................................................................B–2

B.2.1 CRS-530 System Controller Module ........................................................................................ B–2

B.2.1.1 CRS-530 “P1 | Remote Control” Connector (DB-9M) ..................................................... B–3

B.2.1.2 CRS-530 “P2 | Switch Control” Connector – DB-25M .................................................... B–4

B.2.1.3 CRS-530 “10/100 M&C” Ethernet Connector (RJ45F) .................................................... B–4

B.2.1.4 CRS-530 “J1 | System Alarms” Connector (DB-25F) ....................................................... B–5

B.3 CRS-500 DSU TMI User Data Connectors .............................................................................B–6

B.3.1 CRS-316 TMI – EIA-422/530, V.35, Sync EIA-232 Connector (DB-25F) ..................................... B–6

B.3.2 CRS-345 TMI – G.703/E3/T3/STS-1 Connectors (BNC) ............................................................. B–7

B.3.3 CRS-516 TMI – 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Connectors (RJ-45F) ............................. B–8

B.3.4 CRS-520 TMI – 10/100 Ethernet Connectors (RJ-45F) ............................................................. B–9

APPENDIX C. ADDRESSING SCHEME INFORMATION ................................................................ C–1

C.1 Introduction to Addressing ................................................................................................. C–1

C.2 Switch Addresses ............................................................................................................... C–1

C.2.1.1 Modem and Transceiver Addresses ................................................................................ C–2

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C.2.1.2 CRS-500 Addressing Scheme Examples .......................................................................... C–3

C.2.2 Setting Up Modems ................................................................................................................. C–5

C.2.3 Setting Up Transceivers ........................................................................................................... C–6

C.3 M&C Applications .............................................................................................................. C–7

TABLES

Table 7-1. Switch Status LED Indicators Group ......................................................................................... 7–4

Table 7-2. Traffic Modem Status LED Indicators Group............................................................................ 7–5

Table 7-3. Redundant Modem Status LED Indicators ............................................................................... 7–6

Table 8-1. Config | Modem Page Operational Features ......................................................................... 8–14

Table B-1. P1 | Remote Control Connector Pinouts ................................................................................. B–3

Table B-2. “10/100 M&C” Ethernet Connector Pinouts ........................................................................... B–4

Table B-3. “J1 | System Alarms” Connector Pinouts ................................................................................ B–5

Table B-4. “J2” EIA-422/530 / V.35 / Sync EIA-232 User Data Connector ................................................ B–6

Table B-5. Unbalanced G.703 BNC Connectors ........................................................................................ B–7

Table B-6. GigE Connector Pinout (Typical) .............................................................................................. B–8

Table B-7. 10/100 Ethernet Connector Pinout (Typical) ........................................................................... B–9

FIGURES

Figure 1-1. CRS-500 1:N Redundancy System (Typical Rack View – Back Side) ........................................ 1–2

Figure 1-2. Typical CRS-500 Redundancy System System Level Block Diagram ....................................... 1–3

Figure 1-3. CRS-500 Control Switch Unit (CSU) ......................................................................................... 1–5

Figure 1-4. CRS-500 CSU Front Panel ........................................................................................................ 1–6

Figure 1-5. CRS-500 CSU Rear Panel Configuration Example.................................................................... 1–7

Figure 1-6. CRS-512 Ethernet M&C Module ............................................................................................. 1–7

Figure 1-7. CRS-530 System Controller Module........................................................................................ 1–7

Figure 1-8. CRS-541 AC Power Supply....................................................................................................... 1–7

Figure 1-9. CRS-551 DC Power Supply (Optional) ..................................................................................... 1–7

Figure 1-10. CRS-500 CSU Dimensional Envelope ..................................................................................... 1–8

Figure 1-11. CRS-500 DSU Front View – CDM-625 1:3 Configuration Example ........................................ 1–9

Figure 1-12. CRS-500 DSU Rear Panel ..................................................................................................... 1–10

Figure 1-13. CRS-505 RMI (PL-0000293) ............................................................................................... 1–11

Figure 1-14. CRS-510 RMI (PL-0000642) ................................................................................................. 1–11

Figure 1-15. CRS-316 TMI EIA-422 (PL/12498-1) .................................................................................... 1–12

Figure 1-16. CRS-345 TMI G.703/E3/T3/STS-1 (PL/11495-1) .................................................................... 1–12

Figure 1-17. CRS-516 TMI 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet (PL-0000628)................................................ 1–12

Figure 1-18. CRS-520 TMI 10/100 Ethernet (PL-0000589) ...................................................................... 1–12

Figure 1-19. CRS-500 DSU Dimensional Envelope .................................................................................. 1–13

Figure 1-20. CRS-500 IF Switch Unit (ISU) Front Panel Examples ........................................................... 1–16

Figure 1-21. CRS-282xx (CRS-500 ISU) Typical Rear Panel ...................................................................... 1–16

Figure 1-22. CRS-282xx ISU Typical Dimensional Envelope .................................................................... 1–17

Figure 3-1. CRS-500 Rack-Mounted Configuration Example .................................................................... 3–2

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Figure 3-2. CRS-500 System Arrangements .............................................................................................. 3–3

Figure 3-3. CRS-500 DSU In-Rack Mounting Examples (CEFD Kit KT-0000072) ....................................... 3–3

Figure 3-4. CRS-500 DSU Rack Mounting Kit – CEFD P/N KT-0000072 ..................................................... 3–4

Figure 4-1. CRS-500 1:N Control Cable Connection Example (Single IF Band Configuration) .................. 4–6

Figure 4-2. CRS-500 1:N Control Cable Connection Example (Dual IF Band Configuration) ..................... 4–7

Figure 4-3. CDM-625 10/100 Ethernet Ports .......................................................................................... 4–10

Figure 4-4. CRS-500  CDM-625 Control & Ethernet System Comm Cabling Example (1:N connections

shown for TMs 2, 4, and 6 only) ..................................................................................................... 4–13

Figure 4-5. CRS-500  CDM-625 10/100 Ethernet Traffic Data Cabling Example (Single Port Router

Mode, 1:N connections shown for TMs 2, 4, and 6 only) .............................................................. 4–15

Figure 4-6. CRS-500  CDM-625 EIA-422 Traffic Data Cabling Example (1:N connections shown for TMs

2, 4, and 6 only) .............................................................................................................................. 4–17

Figure 4-7. CDM-625  CDM-625 CnC

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Cable Connection Example (Connections shown for Redundant

Modem and TMs 2 and 6 only) ...................................................................................................... 4–19

Figure 4-8. CRS-500  CDM-750 Control & Ethernet System Comm Cabling Example – 10/100/1000 GbE

Traffic Data (1:N connections shown for TMs 2 and 6 only) .......................................................... 4–25

Figure 4-9. CRS-500  CDM-750 Control & Ethernet System Comm Cabling Example –Unbalanced G.703

Traffic Data (1:N connections shown for TMs 2, 4, and 6 only) ..................................................... 4–26

Figure 4-10. CRS-500  CDM-750 10/100/1000 GbE Traffic Data Cabling Example (1:N connections

shown for TMs 2 and 6 only) .......................................................................................................... 4–29

Figure 4-11. CRS-500  CDM-750 G.703 Unbalanced Traffic Data Cabling Example (1:N connections

shown for TMs 2, 4, and 6 only) ..................................................................................................... 4–30

Figure 4-12. CRS-500 1:N IF Cabling Example 1 – Single Transponder Configuration (No ISUs) (Connections

shown for TMs 3 and 5 and 8 only) ................................................................................................... 4–34

Figure 4-13. CRS-500 1:N IF Cabling Example 2 – CRS-282xx  CDM-625 (Connections shown for TMs 3

and 8 only) ...................................................................................................................................... 4–37

Figure 4-14. CRS-500 1:N IF Cabling Example 3 – CRS-282xx  CDM-625 (Connections shown for TMs 3

and 8 only) ...................................................................................................................................... 4–38

Figure 4-15. CRS-500 1:N IF Cabling Example 4 – CRS-282xx  CDM-625 (Connections shown for TMs 3

and 8 only) ...................................................................................................................................... 4–40

Figure 4-16. Modem Power Connections ............................................................................................... 4–41

Figure 4-17. CRS-500 Power Connections (CSU Rear Panel)................................................................... 4–42

Figure 7-1. CRS-500 Control Switch Unit (CSU) Front Panel ..................................................................... 7–1

Figure 7-2. CRS-500 Menu Tree (Firmware Ver. 1.2.4) ............................................................................. 7–7

Figure 8-1. CRS-500 Home (Splash) Page .................................................................................................. 8–9

Figure 8-2. Config | Redundancy Page .................................................................................................... 8–10

Figure 8-3. Config | Modem Page ........................................................................................................... 8–13

Figure 8-4. Config | Remote Management Page .................................................................................... 8–15

Figure 8-5. Status | Monitor Page .......................................................................................................... 8–16

Figure 8-6. Status | Event Log page ........................................................................................................ 8–17

Figure 8-7. Utility | Info Page .................................................................................................................. 8–18

Figure 8-8. Utility | Boot Slot Page ......................................................................................................... 8–20

Figure 8-8. Utility | Upload Page ............................................................................................................ 8–21

Figure A-1. Switch M&C / Firmware Update Cable................................................................................... A-2

Figure A-2. CRS-500 CSU  DSU Control Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0000234) ................................................ A-4

Figure A-3. CRS-500 DSU  ISU Multi-drop Control Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0000386) ............................... A-5

Figure A-4. RMI Control Cable (CEFD P/N CA/WR0066) .......................................................................... A-6

Figure A-5. CDM-625/750 Control Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0000069) ........................................................... A-7

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Figure A-6. Ethernet Data Cable (CEFD P/N PP/CAT5FF7FTGY) ................................................................ A-9

Figure A-7. CDM-625 Multi-drop CnC

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Plus Shielded Data Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0000275).................... A-10

Figure A-8. DB-9F to 4X BNC G.703 S1 / S2 RMI Data Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0000750) ........................... A-11

Figure A-9. DB-9F to 4X BNC G.703 S1 / S2 TMI Data Cable (CEFD P/N CA-0000703) ............................ A-12

Figure A-10. 75Ω BNC IF Cable (CEFD P/N PL/0813-8) ............................................................................ A-13

Figure A-11. 50Ω Type ‘N’ IF Cable (CEFD P/N CA/RF10453-8) .............................................................. A-14

Figure A-12. 50Ω BNC IF Cable (CEFD P/N PL/0946-2) ............................................................................ A-15

Figure C-1. External EIA-232 with CDM-625 Modems .............................................................................. C–3

Figure C-2. External EIA-485 with CDM-625 Modems .............................................................................. C–4

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PREFACE

About this Manual

This manual provides installation and operation information for the Comtech EF Data CRS-500 1:N
Redundancy System. This is an informational document intended for the persons responsible for
the operation and maintenance of the CRS-500.

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