8 cdm-710 modem connections, 1 rmi/tmi limitations and considerations, 2 interface combinations – Mocomtech CRS-300 User Manual

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CRS-300 1:10 Redundancy Switch

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Cables and Connections

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4.8

CDM-710 Modem Connections

If adding a modem to an operating 1:N system, care needs to be taken to not interfere with the
existing traffic. The cabling, power-up sequence and communication connections must be correct
to avoid contention in the system from the modem Tx carrier. This information is detailed in

Chapter 7.4.5 (CONFIG) ACTIVE MODEMS

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4.8.1

RMI/TMI Limitations and Considerations

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1. Traffic modems with differing data types are not supported by the Redundant

Modem. For example, the CRS-300 can not be populated with Traffic
modems with ASI and Traffic modes with HSSI.

2. Depending on the traffic data type, the appropriate jumper settings are

provided on the TMI to ensure proper operation for HSSI with CA/TA signals
using the CRS-336 TMI. Refer to
Chapter 4. MODEM, TMI, AND SWITCH
CONFIGURATION for this important configuration information.

4.8.2

Interface Combinations

With (2) interface card slots available in the CDM-710 modem, there are many possible
interface card combinations. The CRS-300 can cover many of these combinations, but not all.
capability is limited by the CRS-300’s backplane configuration. For example, if the CRS-300’s
backplane is configured to handle one HSSI interflow, then the supported Redundant and Traffic
modems are limited to one HSSI interface per unit as well. Table 4-3 provides details for the
CDM-710 interface card combinations that are compatible with the CRS-300.

Table 4-3. CDM-710 Interface Card Combinations

CDM-710 Modem Configuration

1:N CRS-300 Configuration

Notes

Interface Slot 1

Interface Slot 2

TMI Card

RMI Card

ASI (CDI-40)

None

CRS-325 CRS-306

-

ASI (CDI-40)

GbE (CDI-70)

Can be used as

Redundant Modem

HSSI (CDI-60)

None

CRS-336

-

None

GbE (CDI-70)

CRS-306

-

HSSI (CDI-60)

GbE (CDI-70)

Can be used as

Redundant Modem


Notes:

1. The Redundant Modem must have the same interface cards in each slot as any of the

Traffic Modems.

2. The Traffic Modem must have the same interface cards in each slot as any of the other

Traffic Modems have, or a blank panel installed.

3. Interface Slots 1 and 2 are not active simultaneously.

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