Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A - Manual (Page 39)

SLM-5650A Satellite Modem Revision 8
Introduction MN-SLM5650AMN-SLM5650A
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1.3.4 Interoperability
1.3.4.1 Legacy Modems
The SLM-5650A is fully compatible and interoperable with all specified modes of operation of
the following legacy modems:
• OM-73 (V);
• MD-1352 (P)/U (BEM-7650);
• MD-1340 (OM-73 interoperable mode only; orderwire not required);
• MD-1030B;
• SLM-3650;
• SLM-5650;
• SLM-8650;
• SLM-7650.
Note: The remote control protocol is not backwards compatible.
1.3.4.2 Modem Switches
To ensure operational reliability, the SLM-5650A Satellite Modem may be incorporated into a
number of Comtech EF Data switching products. These switches are compatible only with
Comtech EF Data modems; this switch/modem compatibility is further defined for the
SLM-5650A as follows:
Compatible
CRS-300 1:10 Redundancy Switch
CRS-311 1:1 Redundancy Switch
CRS-311-AH Antenna Handover Switch
Non-compatible
SMS-300
SMS-450
SMS-7000 Modem Protection Switch
For detailed information on using the SLM-5650A Satellite Modem in 1:1/1:N redundancy or
Antenna Handover applications, refer to the pertinent switch Installation and Operation Manual.