Comtech EF Data SLM-5650B Operating instructions

SLM-5650B

Satellite Modem

Installation and Operation Manual

Part Number MN-SLM-5650B

Revision 2

IMPORTANT NOTE: The information contained in this document supersedes all previously published

information regarding this product. Product specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

SLM-5650B Satellite Modem

Revision 2

MN-SLM-5650B

Comtech EF Data, 2114 West 7th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA, 480.333.2200, FAX: 480.333.2161

Revision History

Rev Date Description

0 7-2017 Initial Release.

1 8-2017 Revised Chapter 5 Front Panel, Utility section. Updated Appendix C.

Revised Sections 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 7.2.3 and 7.4.3.

Deleted Section 7.4.3.6; renumbered remaining section numbers.

Revised Figures 7-6 through 7-9, and Figure 7-15.

Added Figure 7-10 to show Configuration – CnC web page; renumbered remaining

figures.

Added Figure 7-12 to show Configuration – AHO web page; renumbered remaining

figures.

2 10-2017 Updated wording for Spreading Option in Section 5.2.3.1 and 5.2.3.2.

In Section 5.2.3.1, added GSN Option and Setting to CONFIG: Tx  Spreading.

Updated front panel display in the same area.

In Section 5.2.3.2, added GSN Option and Setting to CONFIG: Rx  Spreading.

Updated front panel display in the same area.

Removed note from Section B.1.

In Appendix C, revised commands TSE, TSF, RSE, and RSF.

Removed "up to" wording in Section D.9, paragraph 4.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE .................................................................................................................................................. XV

About this Manual ..................................................................................................................................... xv

Conventions and References................................................................................................................... xv

Patents and Trademarks .......................................................................................................................... xv

Related Documents .................................................................................................................................. xv

Military Standards .................................................................................................................................... xvi

Warnings, Cautions, Notes, and References .......................................................................................... xvi

Examples of Multi-Hazard Notices .......................................................................................................... xvi

Recommended Standard Designations ................................................................................................. xvii

Safety and Compliance ........................................................................................................................... xvii

Electrical Safety and Compliance .......................................................................................................... xvii

Electrical Installation .............................................................................................................................. xvii

Class I Pluggable Equipment Type A-Protective Earthing ..................................................................... xvii

Galvanic Isolator Use ............................................................................................................................. xvii

Restricted Access Location ................................................................................................................... xviii

Battery Warning ..................................................................................................................................... xviii

Operating Environment ......................................................................................................................... xviii

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

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

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

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

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

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

CE Mark .......................................................................................................................................... xx

Product Support ........................................................................................................................................ xx

Comtech EF Data Headquarters .............................................................................................................. xx

Warranty Policy ........................................................................................................................................ xxi

Limitations of Warranty ............................................................................................................................ xxi

Exclusive Remedies ............................................................................................................................... xxii

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

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

1.2 Functional Description ............................................................................................................... 1–2

1.3 SLM-5650B Features ................................................................................................................... 1–3

1.3.1 Physical Description.................................................................................................................. 1–4

1.3.1.1 Dimensional Envelope .................................................................................................. 1–4

1.3.2 Physical Features ..................................................................................................................... 1–5

1.3.2.1 Front Panel .................................................................................................................... 1–5

1.3.2.2 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................... 1–6

1.3.3 Operational Features ................................................................................................................ 1–7

1.3.3.1 Operating Modes ........................................................................................................... 1–7

1.3.3.1.1 Closed Networks ........................................................................................................ 1–7

1.3.3.1.2 Open Networks (Intelsat) ........................................................................................... 1–7

1.3.3.1.3 OM-73 Mode .............................................................................................................. 1–7

1.3.3.2 Secure Management Interfaces .................................................................................... 1–8

1.3.3.3 Data Interfaces .............................................................................................................. 1–8

1.3.3.3.1 Network Processor (NP) ............................................................................................ 1–8

1.3.3.3.2 10/100/1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) .................................................................... 1–9

1.3.3.3.3 T1/E1, T2/E2, G.703 .................................................................................................. 1–9

1.3.3.3.4 Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) ................................................................. 1–9

1.3.3.3.5 TIA/EIA-530 ............................................................................................................... 1–9

1.3.3.3.6 TIA/EIA-613 High Speed Serial Interface (HSSI) ...................................................... 1–9

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1.3.3.4 Independent Tx and Rx Function ................................................................................ 1–10

1.3.3.5 Verification ................................................................................................................... 1–10

1.3.3.6 Updating Modem Firmware ......................................................................................... 1–10

1.3.3.7 Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST) .................................................................. 1–11

1.3.4 Interoperability ........................................................................................................................ 1–13

1.3.4.1 Legacy Modems .......................................................................................................... 1–13

1.3.4.2 Modem Switches ......................................................................................................... 1–13

1.4 Summary of Specifications ...................................................................................................... 1–14

1.4.1 Performance ........................................................................................................................... 1–18

1.4.1.1 Acquisition and Timing Performance Requirements ................................................... 1–18

1.4.1.2 Data Quality Performance ........................................................................................... 1–19

1.4.1.2.1 OM-73 Compatible Mode Performance ................................................................... 1–19

1.4.1.2.2 MIL-STD-188-165A Compatible Mode Performance ............................................... 1–19

1.4.1.2.3 IESS-308 Compatible Mode Performance .............................................................. 1–19

1.4.1.2.4 IESS-309 Compatible Mode Performance .............................................................. 1–19

1.4.1.2.5 IESS-310 Compatible Mode Performance .............................................................. 1–19

1.4.1.2.6 16QAM Coding Mode Performance......................................................................... 1–20

1.4.1.2.7 Turbo Coding Mode Performance ........................................................................... 1–20

1.4.1.2.8 Sequential Mode Performance ................................................................................ 1–20

1.4.1.2.9 LDPC Coding Mode Performance ........................................................................... 1–20

1.4.1.3 BER Performance ....................................................................................................... 1–21

1.4.1.3.1 BPSK/QPSK/Offset QPSK, Viterbi Decoding .......................................................... 1–21

1.4.1.3.2 BPSK/QPSK/Offset QPSK, Viterbi Decoding and Reed-Solomon .......................... 1–21

1.4.1.3.3 8PSK, Trellis Decoder .............................................................................................. 1–22

1.4.1.3.4 8PSK, Trellis Decoder and Reed-Solomon ............................................................. 1–22

1.4.1.3.5 16QAM, Viterbi Decoder and Reed-Solomon .......................................................... 1–23

1.4.1.3.6 Turbo Product Code (TPC) Decoding ...................................................................... 1–23

1.4.1.3.7 Sequential Decoding with / without Reed-Solomon................................................. 1–24

1.4.1.3.8 BER Performance with Symmetrical Adjacent Carriers ........................................... 1–24

1.4.1.3.9 BER Performance with Asymmetrical Adjacent Carriers ......................................... 1–25

1.4.1.3.10 LDPC ULL Decoding ................................................................................................ 1–25

1.4.1.3.11 LDPC LL Decoding .................................................................................................. 1–26

1.4.1.3.12 LDPC HP Decoding ................................................................................................. 1–26

CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 2–1

2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................................................... 2–1

2.2 Installation ................................................................................................................................... 2–2

2.2.1 Optional Rear Support Bracket Kit ............................................................................................ 2–4

2.2.2 Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Set ........................................................................................ 2–6

2.3 Connect External Cables ............................................................................................................ 2–7

2.4 Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 2–7

CHAPTER 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS AND PINOUTS ........................................................... 3–1

3.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 3–1

3.2 IF Connectors .............................................................................................................................. 3–3

3.2.1 J2, J4 L-Band IF Interface Connectors ..................................................................................... 3–3

3.2.2 J11, J3 70/140 MHz IF Interface Connectors ........................................................................... 3–3

3.3 Terrestrial Data Connectors ....................................................................................................... 3–4

3.3.1 J5 Ethernet Remote Control Connector (RJ-45) ...................................................................... 3–4

3.3.2 P1 Overhead Data Interface Connector (DB-25M) ................................................................... 3–4

3.3.3 J6 EIA-530 Connector (DB-25F) ............................................................................................... 3–5

3.3.4 J7 HSSI Connector ................................................................................................................... 3–6

3.3.5 Interface Option Slot ................................................................................................................. 3–8

3.4 Utility Connectors ....................................................................................................................... 3–9

3.4.1 J1 Ext Ref (External Reference) (Type ‘TNC’) .......................................................................... 3–9

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3.4.2 J8 Alarms Connector (DB-9F) ................................................................................................... 3–9

3.4.3 J9 Auxiliary Connector (HD-15F) .............................................................................................. 3–9

3.4.4 J10 Remote Connector (DB-9F) ............................................................................................. 3–11

3.5 Power/Ground Connectors ...................................................................................................... 3–12

3.5.1 AC Power Connector .............................................................................................................. 3–12

3.5.2 Ground Connector (GND) ....................................................................................................... 3–12

CHAPTER 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE ............................................................................................... 4–1

4.1 Updating Firmware via Internet ................................................................................................. 4–1

4.1.1 About Firmware Files, Naming, Versions, and Archive Formats .............................................. 4–2

4.1.2 Firmware Update using the Comtech EF Data Website ........................................................... 4–3

4.2 Bulk Firmware Update – Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure ........................................................... 4–8

4.3 Network Processor (NP) Interface Module Update Procedure ............................................... 4–9

4.4 TRANSEC Module Update Procedure ..................................................................................... 4–14

CHAPTER 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION ....................................................................................... 5–1

5.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 5–1

5.1.1 Keypad with Data Entry Array ................................................................................................... 5–2

5.1.2 LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 5–3

5.1.3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) .......................................................................................... 5–4

5.1.3.1 Screen Saver ................................................................................................................. 5–5

5.1.3.2 Opening Screen ............................................................................................................ 5–5

5.2 SELECT: (Main) Menu ................................................................................................................. 5–6

5.2.1 SELECT (Main) Menu Matrix .................................................................................................... 5–7

5.2.2 Navigating the Menu Screens ................................................................................................... 5–8

5.2.3 SELECT: Configure ................................................................................................................... 5–9

5.2.3.1 CONFIG: Tx ................................................................................................................ 5–10

5.2.3.2 CONFIG: Rx ................................................................................................................ 5–16

5.2.3.3 CONFIG  Mode ........................................................................................................ 5–22

5.2.3.4 CONFIG: AUPC ........................................................................................................... 5–24

5.2.3.5 CONFIG: TRANSEC ................................................................................................... 5–27

5.2.3.6 CONFIG: AHO ............................................................................................................. 5–27

5.2.3.7 CONFIG: ODU ............................................................................................................ 5–27

5.2.3.8 CONFIG: Ref ............................................................................................................... 5–28

5.2.3.9 CONFIG: Mask ............................................................................................................ 5–28

5.2.3.10 CONFIG: Reset ........................................................................................................... 5–28

5.2.3.11 CONFIG: Remote ........................................................................................................ 5–29

5.2.4 SELECT: Monitor .................................................................................................................... 5–34

5.2.4.1 Monitor: Alarms ........................................................................................................... 5–34

5.2.4.2 Monitor: Event-Log ...................................................................................................... 5–37

5.2.4.3 Monitor: Rx-Params .................................................................................................... 5–38

5.2.4.4 Monitor: CnC (DoubleTalk

®

Carrier-in-Carrier

®

) .......................................................... 5–38

5.2.4.5 Monitor: Stats (Statistics) ............................................................................................. 5–38

5.2.5 SELECT: Test .......................................................................................................................... 5–39

5.2.5.1 Test: BERT .................................................................................................................. 5–40

5.2.5.2 Test: LampTest ............................................................................................................ 5–40

5.2.6 SELECT: Save/Load ............................................................................................................... 5–41

5.2.7 SELECT: Utility ........................................................................................................................ 5–42

5.2.7.1 Utility: RT-Clk ............................................................................................................... 5–42

5.2.7.2 Utility: RefAdjust .......................................................................................................... 5–42

5.2.7.3 Utility: ID ...................................................................................................................... 5–42

5.2.7.4 Utility: Display .............................................................................................................. 5–42

5.2.7.5 Utility: Temp ................................................................................................................. 5–43

5.2.7.6 Utility: AGC .................................................................................................................. 5–43

5.2.7.7 Utility: Alarm ................................................................................................................ 5–43

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5.2.7.8 Utility: Firmware ........................................................................................................... 5–43

5.2.7.9 Utility: FAST ................................................................................................................. 5–45

CHAPTER 6. ETHERNET-BASED MANAGEMENT .......................................................................... 6–1

6.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 6–1

6.2 Ethernet Management Interfaces & Protocols ......................................................................... 6–1

6.2.1 Secure Ethernet Management Interfaces ................................................................................. 6–2

6.3 HTTP/HTTPS (Web Server) Interfaces ....................................................................................... 6–3

6.4 SNMP Interface ............................................................................................................................ 6–5

6.4.1 Management Information Base (MIB) Files .............................................................................. 6–5

6.4.2 SNMP Community Strings ........................................................................................................ 6–6

6.4.3 SNMP Traps .............................................................................................................................. 6–6

6.5 Telnet Interface ............................................................................................................................ 6–7

6.5.1 Telnet Operation via HyperTerminal.......................................................................................... 6–8

6.6 SSH (Secure Shell) Interface .................................................................................................... 6–10

CHAPTER 7. BASE MODEM HTTP/HTTPS INTERFACE ................................................................. 7–1

7.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 7–1

7.2 Base Modem HTTP/HTTPS Interface Introduction................................................................... 7–1

7.2.1 User Login ................................................................................................................................. 7–1

7.2.2 Web Interface – Operational Features ...................................................................................... 7–3

Navigation ..................................................................................................................... 7–3

Web Page Tabs ............................................................................................................. 7–3

Execution Buttons ......................................................................................................... 7–3

Feature Selection .......................................................................................................... 7–3

Text or Data Entry .......................................................................................................... 7–3

7.2.3 Web Interface Menu Tree ......................................................................................................... 7–4

7.3 HTTPS Certificate ........................................................................................................................ 7–5

7.4 Base Modem Web Interface Page Descriptions ....................................................................... 7–6

7.4.1 Home Page ............................................................................................................................... 7–6

Home | Home ................................................................................................................ 7–6

7.4.2 Admin Pages ............................................................................................................................. 7–7

Admin | Access .............................................................................................................. 7–7

Admin | SNMP ............................................................................................................... 7–8

Admin | FAST ................................................................................................................ 7–9

Admin | Upgrade ......................................................................................................... 7–10

7.4.3 Configuration (Modem Configuration) Pages ......................................................................... 7–11

Configuration | Modem ................................................................................................ 7–11

Configuration | Utils ..................................................................................................... 7–12

Configuration | LoadStore ........................................................................................... 7–13

Configuration | Spreading ............................................................................................ 7–14

Configuration | CnC (FUTURE) ................................................................................... 7–15

Configuration | AUPC .................................................................................................. 7–15

Configuration | AHO .................................................................................................... 7–16

Configuration | ODU .................................................................................................... 7–16

7.4.4 Status Pages ........................................................................................................................... 7–17

Status | Status ............................................................................................................. 7–17

Status | Info ................................................................................................................. 7–18

Status | Event Log ....................................................................................................... 7–19

Status | Modem Statistics ............................................................................................ 7–20

Status | Port Statistics .................................................................................................. 7–21

Status | NP Statistics ................................................................................................... 7–23

Status | Config Log ...................................................................................................... 7–23

Status | Firmware ........................................................................................................ 7–24

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CHAPTER 8. NETWORK PROCESSOR (NP) INTERFACE .............................................................. 8–1

8.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 8–1

8.2 Functional Hardware Description .............................................................................................. 8–2

8.2.1 Connector Pinout ...................................................................................................................... 8–3

8.3 Interface Specifications .............................................................................................................. 8–4

8.3.1 Physical Description.................................................................................................................. 8–4

8.3.2 General Specifications .............................................................................................................. 8–4

8.4 NP Interface Module Removal and Installation ........................................................................ 8–5

8.4.1 NP Interface Module Removal Procedure ................................................................................ 8–5

8.4.2 NP Interface Module Installation Procedure ............................................................................. 8–6

8.5 Bridge Point-to-Multipoint (BPM) Mode .................................................................................... 8–6

8.6 Network Processor (NP) HTTP/HTTPS Interface ...................................................................... 8–6

8.6.1 HTTP/HTTPS Interface Introduction ......................................................................................... 8–6

8.6.2 HTTP/HTTPS Interface Availability via Secure Management Interfaces .................................. 8–7

8.6.2.1 Secure Management – NP Interface Only .................................................................... 8–7

8.6.3 User Login ................................................................................................................................. 8–8

8.6.4 HTTP/HTTPS Menu Tree ....................................................................................................... 8–10

8.6.5 HTTP/HTTPS Page Descriptions ........................................................................................... 8–11

8.6.5.1 Info (Information) Page ............................................................................................... 8–11

8.6.5.1.1 Info | Home .............................................................................................................. 8–11

8.6.5.1.2 Info | Contact ............................................................................................................ 8–12

8.6.5.1.3 Info | Log Off ............................................................................................................ 8–12

8.6.5.2 Admin (Administration) Page ...................................................................................... 8–13

8.6.5.2.1 Admin | Mode (FAST Feature Required) ................................................................. 8–13

8.6.5.2.2 Admin | FAST Features ............................................................................................ 8–15

8.6.5.2.3 Admin | Security (Account Information) ................................................................... 8–16

8.6.5.2.4 Admin | SNMP ......................................................................................................... 8–18

8.6.5.2.5 Admin | Upgrade ...................................................................................................... 8–19

8.6.5.2.6 Admin | Defaults ....................................................................................................... 8–20

8.6.5.2.7 Admin | Time (Date and Time) ................................................................................. 8–21

8.6.5.2.8 Admin | Event Log .................................................................................................... 8–22

8.6.5.2.9 Admin | Reboot ........................................................................................................ 8–23

8.6.5.3 Modem Page ............................................................................................................... 8–25

8.6.5.3.1 Modem | Config (Modem Configuration).................................................................. 8–25

8.6.5.3.2 Modem | Monitor (Modem Status) ........................................................................... 8–30

8.6.5.3.3 Modem | Events (Modem Events Log) .................................................................... 8–31

8.6.5.3.4 Modem | Stats (Modem Statistics Log) .................................................................... 8–32

8.6.5.3.5 Modem | Utility (Modem Utilities) ............................................................................. 8–33

8.6.5.4 LAN Page .................................................................................................................... 8–34

8.6.5.4.1 LAN | Interface ......................................................................................................... 8–34

8.6.5.4.2 LAN | Ethernet Ports ................................................................................................ 8–36

8.6.5.4.3 LAN | ARP (ARP Table) ........................................................................................... 8–37

8.6.5.5 WAN Page ................................................................................................................... 8–38

8.6.5.5.1 WAN | QoS (Quality of Service) ............................................................................... 8–38

8.6.5.5.2 WAN | QoS Stats (Quality of Service Statistics) ...................................................... 8–39

8.6.5.5.3 WAN | Loopback Test............................................................................................... 8–40

8.6.5.6 Routing Page ............................................................................................................... 8–41

8.6.5.6.1 Routing | Routes ...................................................................................................... 8–41

8.6.5.6.2 Routing | OSPF ........................................................................................................ 8–43

8.6.5.6.3 Routing | IGMP ........................................................................................................ 8–44

8.6.5.7 Stats (Statistics) Page ................................................................................................. 8–46

8.6.5.7.1 Stats | Ethernet Tx ................................................................................................... 8–46

8.6.5.7.2 Stats | Ethernet Rx ................................................................................................... 8–48

8.6.5.7.3 Stats | IP ................................................................................................................... 8–50

8.6.5.7.4 Stats | WAN .............................................................................................................. 8–53

8.6.5.7.5 Stats | Clear All ......................................................................................................... 8–55

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8.6.5.8 Redundancy Page ....................................................................................................... 8–55

8.6.5.9 Save Page ................................................................................................................... 8–55

CHAPTER 9. NP INTERFACE TELNET/SSH CLI OPERATION ....................................................... 9–1

9.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 9–1

9.1.1 Telnet User Access ................................................................................................................... 9–2

9.1.1.1 Telnet Operational Guidelines ....................................................................................... 9–2

9.1.2 SSH (Secure Shell) User Access .............................................................................................. 9–2

9.2 Command Line Interface Pages ................................................................................................ 9–3

9.2.1 CLI Menu System – Parallel Functionality ................................................................................ 9–3

9.2.2 CLI Menu – Common Information, Navigation, Operation Features ........................................ 9–3

9.2.3 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................ 9–5

9.2.4 Administration Menu Page (A) .................................................................................................. 9–6

9.2.4.1 Administration Menu | Information Page (I)................................................................... 9–7

9.2.4.2 Administration Menu | System Working Mode (W) ....................................................... 9–7

9.2.4.3 Administration Menu | BPM Mode (B) ........................................................................... 9–7

9.2.4.4 Administration Menu | FAST Features (F) ..................................................................... 9–9

9.2.4.5 Administration Menu | Security (A) .............................................................................. 9–10

9.2.4.6 Administration Menu | SNMP (P) ................................................................................ 9–11

9.2.4.7 Administration Menu | Restore Factory Defaults (D) .................................................. 9–12

9.2.4.8 Administration Menu | Set Time (T) ............................................................................. 9–13

9.2.4.9 Administration Menu | Event Log (E) .......................................................................... 9–14

9.2.4.10 Administration Menu | Reboot Now (R)....................................................................... 9–15

9.2.5 Satellite Modem Configuration (Modem Menu) (M) ................................................................ 9–16

9.2.5.1 Satellite Modem Configuration | Modulator Menu (M) ................................................ 9–17

9.2.5.2 Satellite Modem Configuration | Demodulator Menu (D) ............................................ 9–19

9.2.5.3 Satellite Modem Configuration | Receive Monitor (R) ................................................. 9–20

9.2.5.4 Satellite Modem Configuration | Events (E) ................................................................ 9–21

9.2.5.5 Satellite Modem Configuration | Stats (T) ................................................................... 9–22

9.2.5.6 Satellite Modem Configuration | Utility (U) .................................................................. 9–23

9.2.6 LAN Menu (N) ......................................................................................................................... 9–24

9.2.6.1 LAN Menu | Interface (I) .............................................................................................. 9–25

9.2.6.2 LAN Menu | Ethernet Ports Menu (E) ......................................................................... 9–26

9.2.6.2.1 LAN Menu | Ethernet Ports Menu | Ports 1-4 Speed/Duplex Configuration ............ 9–26

9.2.6.3 LAN Menu | ARP Menu (A) ......................................................................................... 9–27

9.2.7 WAN Menu (W) ....................................................................................................................... 9–28

9.2.8 Routing Table (R) .................................................................................................................... 9–29

9.2.9 OSPF Configuration (F) .......................................................................................................... 9–30

9.2.10 IGMP Configuration (I) ............................................................................................................ 9–31

9.2.11 Redundancy Configuration (E) ............................................................................................... 9–32

9.2.12 Operations & Maintenance (O) ............................................................................................... 9–33

9.2.12.1 Operations & Maintenance | Statistics (T) ................................................................... 9–34

CHAPTER 10. TRANSEC MODULE HTTPS INTERFACE ................................................................ 10–1

10.1 TRANSEC Module Overview .................................................................................................... 10–1

10.2 TRANSEC Module HTTPS Interface ........................................................................................ 10–2

10.3 Open the TRANSEC Module HTTPS Interface ........................................................................ 10–2

10.3.1 Interface Instructions for Older Browsers ............................................................................... 10–4

10.3.2 HTTPS Interface Menu Tree ................................................................................................... 10–5

10.4 TRANSEC Module HTTPS Interface Page Descriptions ........................................................ 10–6

10.4.1 Configure Page ....................................................................................................................... 10–6

10.4.1.1 Active Key ................................................................................................................... 10–7

10.4.1.2 Future Key ................................................................................................................... 10–8

10.4.1.3 Encryption Parameters ................................................................................................ 10–8

10.4.1.4 Network Parameters ................................................................................................. 10–10

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10.4.1.5 Crypto Officer Credentials ......................................................................................... 10–10

10.4.1.6 SSH (Secure Shell) Console ..................................................................................... 10–11

10.4.1.7 HTTPS ....................................................................................................................... 10–11

10.4.2 Monitor Page ......................................................................................................................... 10–12

10.4.2.1 Encryption Parameters .............................................................................................. 10–12

10.4.2.2 Transmit Status.......................................................................................................... 10–13

10.4.2.3 Receive Status .......................................................................................................... 10–13

10.4.2.4 Automatic Refresh Status Timer ................................................................................ 10–13

10.4.3 Log ........................................................................................................................................ 10–14

10.4.3.1 Event Log Control...................................................................................................... 10–14

10.4.3.2 Event Log .................................................................................................................. 10–14

10.4.4 Firmware Info ........................................................................................................................ 10–16

10.4.4.1 Firmware Information ................................................................................................ 10–16

10.4.4.2 Upload New Firmware ............................................................................................... 10–16

10.4.4.3 Active Boot Slot Configuration .................................................................................. 10–17

10.4.5 Upload ................................................................................................................................... 10–17

10.4.5.1 Firmware ................................................................................................................... 10–17

10.4.5.2 HTTPS Certificate ..................................................................................................... 10–18

10.4.5.3 Splash Page .............................................................................................................. 10–18

10.5 TRANSEC Module Update Procedure ................................................................................... 10–19

CHAPTER 11. TRANSEC MODULE SSH CLI OPERATION ............................................................. 11–1

11.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 11–1

11.1.1 SSH (Secure Shell) User Access ............................................................................................ 11–2

11.2 Command Line Interface (CLI) Pages ..................................................................................... 11–3

11.2.1 CLI Menu System – Parallel Functionality .............................................................................. 11–3

11.2.2 CLI Menu – Common Information, Navigation, Operation Features ...................................... 11–3

11.2.3 Main Menu .............................................................................................................................. 11–5

11.2.4 Configuration [C] ..................................................................................................................... 11–6

11.2.4.1 Configuration | Active Encryption Key Menu [A] ......................................................... 11–7

11.2.4.2 Configuration | Future Encryption Key Menu [F] ......................................................... 11–8

11.2.4.3 Configuration | Encryption Menu [E] ........................................................................... 11–9

11.2.4.4 Configuration | Network Menu [N] ............................................................................. 11–10

11.2.4.5 Configuration | Credentials Menu [C] ......................................................................... 11–11

11.2.4.6 Configuration | SSH Console Menu [S] ..................................................................... 11–12

11.2.4.7 Configuration | HTTPS Console Menu [H] ................................................................ 11–13

11.2.5 Module Status [M] ................................................................................................................. 11–14

11.2.6 Event Log [E] ........................................................................................................................ 11–15

11.2.7 Firmware [ I ] ......................................................................................................................... 11–16

CHAPTER 12. 10/100/1000BASE-T (GBE) INTERFACE ................................................................. 12–1

12.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 12–1

12.2 Physical Description ................................................................................................................. 12–1

12.2.1 Connector Pinout .................................................................................................................... 12–2

12.3 General Specifications ............................................................................................................. 12–2

APPENDIX A. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................A–1

A.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... A–1

A.2 System Checkout ....................................................................................................................... A–1

A.2.1 Interface Checkout .................................................................................................................... A–2

A.2.2 Modulator Checkout .................................................................................................................. A–3

A.2.3 Demodulator Checkout ............................................................................................................. A–7

A.3 Fault Isolation ........................................................................................................................... A–10

A.4 System Faults/Alarms ...............................................................................................................A–11

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A.5 LED Display and Description .................................................................................................. A–14

APPENDIX B. OPERATIONS REFERENCE .......................................................................................B–1

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

B.1.1 OM-73 Mode ............................................................................................................................. B–2

B.1.2 MIL-STD-188-165A Mode ......................................................................................................... B–2

B.1.3 MIL-STD-188-165A Mode – Sequential .................................................................................... B–4

B.1.4 IESS-308 Mode – Standard Higher Rates ................................................................................ B–5

B.1.5 IESS-308 Mode – Extended ..................................................................................................... B–8

B.1.6 IESS-309 Mode – Extended (Closed Network) ...................................................................... B–10

B.1.7 IESS-310 Mode – Extended Rates ......................................................................................... B–11

B.1.8 Turbo Code Mode ................................................................................................................... B–11

B.1.9 16-QAM Mode ......................................................................................................................... B–12

B.1.10 AUPC Mode ............................................................................................................................ B–12

B.1.11 AUPC Mode – Sequential ....................................................................................................... B–13

B.1.12 AUPC Mode – Turbo ............................................................................................................... B–14

B.1.13 NON-SPREAD LDPC Mode – Ultra Low Latency (ULL) ........................................................ B–14

B.1.14 NON-SPREAD LDPC Mode – Low Latency (LL) ................................................................... B–15

B.1.15 NON-SPREAD LDPC Mode – High Performance (HP) .......................................................... B–15

APPENDIX C. REMOTE CONTROL ....................................................................................................C–1

C.1 Overview ..................................................................................................................................... C–1

C.2 EIA-485 ........................................................................................................................................ C–1

C.3 EIA-232 ........................................................................................................................................ C–2

C.4 Basic Protocol ............................................................................................................................ C–2

C.5 Packet Structure ......................................................................................................................... C–3

C.5.1 Start of Packet ...........................................................................................................................C–3

C.5.2 Target Address ..........................................................................................................................C–4

C.5.3 Address Delimiter......................................................................................................................C–4

C.5.4 Instruction Code ........................................................................................................................C–4

C.5.5 Instruction Code Qualifier .........................................................................................................C–5

C.5.6 Optional Message Arguments ...................................................................................................C–6

C.5.7 End Of Packet ...........................................................................................................................C–6

C.6 Remote Commands / Queries ................................................................................................... C–7

C.6.1 Initial Setup – Priority Commands / Queries ........................................................................... C–11

C.6.2 Modulator (Tx) Commands / Queries .....................................................................................C–13

C.6.3 Demodulator (Rx) Commands / Queries ................................................................................C–21

C.6.4 Modem, Unit Commands / Queries ........................................................................................C–31

C.6.5 Bulk Configuration Commands / Queries ...............................................................................C–48

C.6.6 Automatic Uplink Power Control (AUPC) Commands / Queries ............................................C–52

C.6.7 G.703 Interface Commands / Queries ....................................................................................C–59

C.6.8 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Commands / Queries ....................................................................C–62

C.6.9 Network Processor (NP) Interface Commands / Queries .......................................................C–63

C.6.10 TRANSEC Interface Commands / Queries ............................................................................C–65

APPENDIX D. MODEM OPTIONS .......................................................................................................D–1

D.1 Forward Error Correction Options ........................................................................................... D–1

D.2 Viterbi .......................................................................................................................................... D–1

D.3 Trellis Coding (FAST Option) .................................................................................................... D–2

D.4 Reed-Solomon Outer Codec ..................................................................................................... D–3

D.5 Closed Network Mode ................................................................................................................ D–4

D.6 Turbo Product Codec ................................................................................................................. D–5

D.7 Sequential (FAST Option) .......................................................................................................... D–6

D.8 Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) Coding (FAST Option) ..................................................... D–7

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D.8.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................................................D–7

D.8.2 LDPC versus TPC .....................................................................................................................D–8

D.9 Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (FAST Option) ............................................................... D–10

APPENDIX E. OVERHEAD AND SYMBOL RATE CALCULATIONS ................................................. E–1

E.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... E–1

E.2 SLM-5650B Processing Flow and Symbol Rate Calculation .................................................. E–2

E.3 Sources of Overhead .................................................................................................................. E–4

E.3.1 Framing Overhead .................................................................................................................... E–4

E.3.1.1 Reed–Solomon/Outside FEC Codec Framing Factor ................................................... E–4

E.3.1.2 AUPC/ASYNC (ESC) and ACPC Channel Framing ...................................................... E–4

E.3.1.3 TRANSEC Framing ....................................................................................................... E–5

E.3.2 Total Framing Overhead ............................................................................................................ E–5

E.3.3 IP Traffic Encapsulation Overhead ............................................................................................ E–5

E.4 Product Support .......................................................................................................................... E–6

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1-1. SLM-5650B Front Panel Features ........................................................................................... 1–5

Table 1-2. FAST Accessible Hardware and Options ............................................................................... 1–12

Table 1-3. Modem Switches .................................................................................................................... 1–13

Table 1-4. Summary of General Specifications ....................................................................................... 1–14

Table 1-5. Summary of Modulator Specifications .................................................................................... 1–15

Table 1-6. Summary of Demodulator Specifications ............................................................................... 1–16

Table 1-7. Summary of Coding Options .................................................................................................. 1–16

Table 1-8. Summary of Open Network Options ...................................................................................... 1–17

Table 1-9. Acquisition and Timing Performance Requirements .............................................................. 1–18

Table 1-10. Doppler Requirements ......................................................................................................... 1–19

Table 1-11. Viterbi Decoder BER ............................................................................................................ 1–21

Table 1-12. BSPK/QPSK/OQPSK Viterbi with Reed-Solomon Decoder BER Performance ................. 1–21

Table 1-13. 8PSK, Trellis Decoder BER Performance ............................................................................ 1–22

Table 1-14. 8PSK, Trellis Decoder with Reed-Solomon BER Performance .......................................... 1–22

Table 1-15. 16QAM, Viterbi Decoder with Reed-Solomon BER Performance ...................................... 1–23

Table 1-16. TPC Decoder BER Performance ......................................................................................... 1–23

Table 1-17. Sequential Decoding with / without Reed-Solomon BER Performance .............................. 1–24

Table 1-18. Acceptable ACI Degradation with Spacing Factor of 1.2...................................................... 1–25

Table 1-19. LDPC ULL Decoder BER Performance ............................................................................... 1–25

Table 1-20. LDPC LL Decoder BER Performance .................................................................................. 1–26

Table 1-21. LDPC HP Decoder BER Performance ................................................................................. 1–26

Table 3-1. SLM-5650B Rear Panel Connectors ........................................................................................ 3–2

Table 3-2. J2, J4 L-Band IF Interface Connectors .................................................................................... 3–3

Table 3-3. J11, J3 70/140 MHz IF Interface Connectors ........................................................................... 3–3

Table 3-4. P1 Overhead Data Connector (DB-25M) Pinout ...................................................................... 3–4

Table 3-5. J6 EIA-530 Connector (DB-25F) Pinout ................................................................................... 3–5

Table 3-6. J7 HSSI Connector Pinout ....................................................................................................... 3–6

Table 3-7. J1 External Reference (Type ‘TNC’) ........................................................................................ 3–9

Table 3-8. J8 Alarms Connector (DB-9F) Pinout ....................................................................................... 3–9

Table 3-9. J9 Auxiliary Connector (HD-15F) Pinout ................................................................................ 3–10

Table 3-10. J10 Remote Connector (DB-9F) Pinout ............................................................................... 3–11

Table 3-11. AC Power Connector ............................................................................................................ 3–12

Table 5-1. Front Panel Functions .............................................................................................................. 5–1

Table 6-1. Alarms and Faults SNMPv1 Traps ..................................................................................................... 6–7

Table 6-2. Alarms and Faults SNMPv2c/SNMPv3 Notification ............................................................................... 6–7

Table 7-1. Summary of Counters for Port Statistics Pages ..................................................................... 7–22

Table 8-1. LAN Interface Connector Pinout (Typical) ................................................................................ 8–3

Table 10-1. Event Log Message Types ................................................................................................. 10–15

Table 12-1. Connector Pinout ................................................................................................................. 12–2

Table A-1. Conversion to S/N and E

b

/N

0

Chart ........................................................................................ A–4

Table A-2. SLM-5650B Fault Tree ........................................................................................................... A–11

Table D-1. Viterbi Decoding Summary ..................................................................................................... D–2

Table D-2. 8-PSK/TCM Coding Summary ................................................................................................ D–3

Table D-3. Open Network Modes ............................................................................................................. D–4

Table D-4. Concatenated RS Coding Summary ...................................................................................... D–4

Table D-5. Available TPC Modes ............................................................................................................. D–5

Table D-6. Sequential Decoding Summary .............................................................................................. D–6

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1-1. SLM-5650B Satellite Modem .................................................................................................. 1–1

Figure 1-2. SLM-5650B Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 1–2

Figure 1-3. SLM-5650B Dimensional Envelope ........................................................................................ 1–4

Figure 1-4. SLM-5650B Front Panel ......................................................................................................... 1–5

Figure 1-5. SLM-5650B Rear Panel .......................................................................................................... 1–6

Figure 2-1. Unpacking and Inspecting the SLM-5650B ............................................................................ 2–1

Figure 2-2. SLM-5650B Rack Enclosure Installation Example ................................................................. 2–3

Figure 2-3. Optional Rear Support Bracket Installation ............................................................................ 2–5

Figure 2-4. Optional Bearingless Rack Slide Set Installation ................................................................... 2–6

Figure 3-1. SLM-5650B Rear Panel ............................................................................................................. 3–1

Figure 4-1. Firmware Naming Format ....................................................................................................... 4–2

Figure 4-2. Comtech EF Data Home Web Page ....................................................................................... 4–3

Figure 4-3. Software Downloads Web Page ............................................................................................. 4–4

Figure 4-4. Flash & Software Update Files Web Page Example .............................................................. 4–5

Figure 4-5. Satellite Modems Software Downloads Web Page Example ................................................. 4–6

Figure 4-6. Software Downloads Web Page Example .............................................................................. 4–7

Figure 5-1. Front Panel Functions ............................................................................................................ 5–1

Figure 5-2. Keypad with Data Entry Array ................................................................................................. 5–2

Figure 5-3. LED Indicators ........................................................................................................................ 5–3

Figure 5-4. Vacuum Fluorescent Display .................................................................................................. 5–4

Figure 7-1. Satellite Modem Home Page .................................................................................................. 7–6

Figure 7-2. Admin | Access Page .............................................................................................................. 7–7

Figure 7-3. Admin | Remote Page ............................................................................................................. 7–8

Figure 7-4. Admin | FAST Page ................................................................................................................ 7–9

Figure 7-5. Admin | Upgrade Page.......................................................................................................... 7–10

Figure 7-6. Configuration | Modem Page ................................................................................................ 7–11

Figure 7-7. Configuration | Utils Page ..................................................................................................... 7–12

Figure 7-8. Configuration | LoadStore Page ........................................................................................... 7–13

Figure 7-9. Configuration | Spreading Page ............................................................................................ 7–14

Figure 7-10. Configuration | CnC Page ................................................................................................... 7–15

Figure 7-11. Configuration | AUPC Page ................................................................................................ 7–15

Figure 7-12. Configuration | AHO Page .................................................................................................. 7–16

Figure 7-13. Configuration | ODU Page .................................................................................................. 7–16

Figure 7-14. Status | Status Page ........................................................................................................... 7–17

Figure 7-15. Status | Info Page ............................................................................................................... 7–18

Figure 7-16. Status | Event Log Page ..................................................................................................... 7–19

Figure 7-17. Status | Modem Statistics Page .......................................................................................... 7–20

Figure 7-18. Status | Port Statistics Page................................................................................................ 7–21

Figure 7-19. Status | Config Log Page .................................................................................................... 7–23

Figure 7-20. Status | Config Log Page .................................................................................................... 7–23

Figure 7-21. Status | Firmware Page ...................................................................................................... 7–24

Figure 8-1. Network Processor (NP) Interface Module ............................................................................. 8–1

Figure 8-2. NP Interface Block Diagram ................................................................................................... 8–2

Figure 8-3. Network Processor Removal and Installation ......................................................................... 8–5

Figure 8-4. Web Browser Address Line .................................................................................................... 8–8

Figure 8-5. Password Screen ................................................................................................................... 8–8

Figure 8-6. NP Opening Page ................................................................................................................... 8–9

Figure 8-7. Info | Home Page .................................................................................................................. 8–11

Figure 8-8. Info | Contact Page ............................................................................................................... 8–12

Figure 8-9. Info | Logoff Page ................................................................................................................. 8–12

Figure 8-10. Admin | Mode Page ............................................................................................................ 8–13

Figure 8-11. Admin | FAST Features Page ............................................................................................. 8–15

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Figure 8-12. Admin | Security (Management Security) Page .................................................................. 8–16

Figure 8-13. Admin | SNMP Page ........................................................................................................... 8–18

Figure 8-14. Admin | Upgrade Page........................................................................................................ 8–19

Figure 8-15. Admin | Defaults (Factory Default Configurations) Page .................................................... 8–20

Figure 8-16. Admin | Time (Date & Time) Page ...................................................................................... 8–21

Figure 8-17. Admin | Event Log Page ..................................................................................................... 8–22

Figure 8-18. Admin | Reboot Page .......................................................................................................... 8–23

Figure 8-19. Modem | Config (Modem Configuration) Page ................................................................... 8–25

Figure 8-20. Modem | Monitor (Modem Status) page ............................................................................. 8–30

Figure 8-21. Modem |Events (Modem Events Log) page ....................................................................... 8–31

Figure 8-22. Modem | Stats (Modem Statistics Log) page ...................................................................... 8–32

Figure 8-23. Modem | Utility (Modem Utilities) page ............................................................................... 8–33

Figure 8-24. LAN | Interface Page .......................................................................................................... 8–34

Figure 8-25. LAN | Ethernet Ports page .................................................................................................. 8–36

Figure 8-26. LAN | ARP Page ................................................................................................................. 8–37

Figure 8-27. WAN | Quality of Service Page ........................................................................................... 8–38

Figure 8-28. WAN | Quality of Service Statistics page ............................................................................ 8–39

Figure 8-29. WAN | Loopback Test page ................................................................................................ 8–40

Figure 8-30. Routing | Routes page ........................................................................................................ 8–41

Figure 8-31. Routing | OSPF Page ......................................................................................................... 8–43

Figure 8-32. Routing | IGMP Page .......................................................................................................... 8–44

Figure 8-33. Stats | Ethernet Tx Statistics Page...................................................................................... 8–46

Figure 8-34. Stats | Ethernet Rx Statistics page...................................................................................... 8–48

Figure 8-35. Stats | IP Statistics Page ..................................................................................................... 8–50

Figure 8-36. Stats | WAN Statistics page ................................................................................................ 8–53

Figure 8-37. Stats | Clear All Statistics Page ........................................................................................... 8–55

Figure 8-38. Save Page .......................................................................................................................... 8–55

Figure 10-1. Tools | Internet Options | Advanced | Security Settings ...................................................... 10–4

Figure 10-2. Configure Page ................................................................................................................... 10–7

Figure 10-3. Monitor Page .................................................................................................................... 10–12

Figure 10-4. Log Page .......................................................................................................................... 10–14

Figure 10-5. Event Log Page Cleared .................................................................................................. 10–15

Figure 10-6 Firmware Unit Info Page .................................................................................................... 10–16

Figure 10-7. Upload Page ..................................................................................................................... 10–17

Figure A-1. Fault Isolation Test Setup ....................................................................................................... A–2

Figure A-2. Typical Output Spectrum – WITH NOISE ............................................................................... A–6

Figure A-3. Typical Output Spectrum – WITHOUT NOISE ....................................................................... A–6

Figure A-4. Typical Constellation Patterns – WITH NOISE ...................................................................... A–8

Figure A-5. Typical Constellation Patterns – WITHOUT NOISE ............................................................... A–9

Figure E-1. SLM-5650B – Feature Block Diagram ................................................................................... E–2

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Acronym List

Acronym Description

ACI

Adjacent Channel Interference

ASBR Autonomous System Boundary Routers

AUPC Automatic Uplink Power Control

BER Bit Error Rate

BIT Built-in Test

BPM Bridge Point-to-Multipoint

CLI Command Line Interface

COTS Commercial Off-the-Shelf

DoD Department of Defense

DSCS Defense Satellite Communications System

DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

EIA Electronic Industries Association

EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power

EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility

ERM Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters

ET Earth Terminal

FAST Fully Accessible System Topology

FDMA Frequency Division Multiple Access

FEC Forward Error Correction

GbE Gigabit Ethernet

GBEI Gigabit Ethernet Interface

HDLC High-level Data Link Control

HSSI High Speed Serial Interface

IAW In Accordance with

IESS Intelsat Earth Station Standards

IF Intermediate Frequency

LAN Local Area Network

LCD Liquid Crystal Display

LDPC Low Density Parity Check

LED Light Emitting Diode

LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signaling

NP Network Processor

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Acronym Description

OSPF Open Shortest Path First

PC Personal Computer

Pps Packets per second

PSK Phase Shift Keying

R&TTE Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment

RF Radio Frequency

RMA Return Material Authorization

R-S Reed Solomon

SCPC Single Channel per Carrier

SLEP Satellite Life Enhancement Program

STDMA Space-time Division Multiple Access

TCC Turbo Convolution Codes

TCM Trellis Coded Modulation

TDM Time Division Multiplexing

TPC Turbo Product Codes

TRANSEC Transmission Security

VFD Vacuum Fluorescent Display

VLAN Virtual Local Area Network

VNMS Vipersat Network Management System

WAN Wide Area Network

WGS Wideband Global Satcom

1RU One Rack Unit

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PREFACE

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