Mocomtech CRS-300 Modem Configuration Modem Power, Modem Firmware and Hardware Requirements

CRS-300 1:10 Redundancy Switch	Revision 16
Modem, RMI/TMI, and Switch Configuration	MN/CRS300.IOM

5.2Modem Configuration

5.2.1Modem Power

Connect the power cords of each modem to a power supply and turn all modems ON.

5.2.2Modem Firmware and Hardware Requirements

For the CRS-300 1:10 Redundancy Switch to operate correctly, it is important that all Traffic Modems and the Redundant Modem must be of the same model. In addition to matching hardware requirements, the Redundant Modem must have the same software revision and installed options so that the it can properly mimic all Traffic Modems.

Permitted modem models and firmware versions are as follows:

Modem		Modem Firmware Version	GigE Firmware Version
CDM-570	1.4.1 or later		N/A
CDM-570L	1.3.1 or later		N/A
CDM-Qx/QxL	1.1.4 or later		N/A
CDM-600	1.1.5 or later		N/A
CDM-600L	1.1.1 or later		N/A
CDM-700		1.2.1, 1.2.4 or later	1.1.9
		(Note: When using GigE, F/W Ver. 1.2.3 is not compatible with the CRS-300)
CDM-710	4.1.1 or later		1.1.3
CDM-710G	5.1.1. or later		1.1.9
CDM-625	1.1.1 or later		N/A

SLM5650/5650A Firmware and Hardware Requirements: In order to support the desired redundancy, the appropriate firmware must be loaded in the SLM-5650/5650A base modem, Network Processor (if applicable) and CRS-300. Higher versions of the firmware continue support for the given interface (i.e. the highest version supports all interfaces); the lowest firmware versions required to support a given interface type are shown in the following table:

								Network
		SLM-5650		SLM-5650A		10/100/1000 Base-T
Interface Type								Processor		CRS-300
		Base Modem		Base Modem		(GbE) Interface card
								Module
Serial (EIA-232/HSSI)	1.2.4		1.1.1			N/A		N/A	2.1.7
Ethernet (Single-port Ethernet Bridge Mode	1.2.4		1.1.3		1.1.2			N/A	2.1.7
using 10/100/1000 Base-T card)
Ethernet (Single-port Ethernet Bridge Mode	1.5.1		1.1.8			N/A	1.5.1		2.1.7
using Port 1 of 4-port NP Module)

5.2.2.1Flash Updating

For detailed instructions on upgrading modem firmware via Flash Update, refer to the pertinent modem’s Installation and Operation Manual.

5.2.3Modem Operational Configuration

This chapter assumes user familiarity with the menu navigation and configuration parameter selection methods using the individual modems’ front panel menu. For detailed instructions on

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