Comtech EF Data CiM-25/9000 - Manual (Page 19)

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Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION
CiM-25
IP-Enabled
M&C Interface
1.1 I
NTRODUCTION
The CiM-25 is a low-cost solution for providing an Internet Protocol (IP) Monitor and
Control (M&C) interface for existing Comtech EF Data satellite modems, RF frequency
converters and solid-state power amplifiers. The CiM-25 provides a custom proxy
interface between the IP world and the equipment’s existing serial remote control
interface.
The CiM-25 provides powerful equipment management tools via the uses of HTTP
protocol, SNMP v2c Protocol, and Telnet Protocol. Wrapped around these industry
standard protocols is a system of account access and IP security control features to
safeguard equipment from unwanted intrusions. The CiM-25 brings customer support to a
new level by providing SMTP Protocol to facilitate automated, direct E-mail to Comtech
EF Data’s Customer Support Center.
The CiM-25 is packaged in a very compact 4.3” x 1.7” x 0.8”. The unit can be powered
directly by the attached equipment or via an external AC/DC adapter. The CiM-25
requires less than 1 of watt power.