Comtech EF Data CDM-570A - Manual (Page 45)

CDM-570A/570AL Satellite Modem with Optional Packet Processor MN-CDM570A
Introduction Revision 2
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1.2.8 Updating Modem Firmware
Chapter 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE
The modem uses ‘flash memory’ technology internally. This simplifies firmware updating.
You may perform the firmware update, without opening the modem, remotely over satellite
(when the modem is equipped with the optional Packet Processor), or by directly connecting a
user-supplied Microsoft Windows-based PC to the modem ‘Ethernet 10/100 | M&C 100’ port
(for modems without the optional Packet Processor) or the ‘Ethernet 10/100 | Traffic 100’ port
(for modems equipped with the optional Packet Processor).
1.2.9 Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST)
Chapter 5. FAST ACTIVATION PROCEDURE
The modem incorporates a number of optional features. In order to permit a lower initial cost,
you may purchase the modem enabled with only the desired features.
If you wish to upgrade the functionality of a modem at a later date, Comtech EF Data provides
FAST (Fully Accessible System Topology), which permits the purchase and activation of options
through special authorization codes. You may contact Comtech EF Data Product Support to
purchase these unique, register-specific Fast Access Codes, and then load these codes into the
modem using the front panel keypad.
See Table 1-1 for the standard (base modem) versus FAST and FAST-accessible hardware options
available for the modem. You may order hardware options for basic modems for installation
either at the factory or in the field. You can easily activate these options in the field.