Comtech EF Data turboIP-G2 - Manual (Page 35)

turboIP-G2 Performance Enhancement Proxy Revision 2
Introduction CD-TURBOIP-G2
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• Perform the update without opening the turboIP-G2 by connecting the MGT port on the
turboIP-G2 rear panel to the Ethernet port of a user-supplied PC.
• Download the software update via the Internet (or as otherwise obtained from Comtech
EF Data Customer Support) to the user PC.
• Transfer the software update via automated File Transfer Protocol (FTP) from the user
PC to the turboIP-G2. See Chapter 4. CONFIGURATION AND UPDATING.
1.4 FAST System
The turboIP-G2 incorporates a number of optional features. In order to permit a lower initial cost,
the unit may be purchased with only the desired features enabled.
If, at a later date, the user wishes to upgrade the functionality of a unit, Comtech EF Data
provides Fully Accessible System Topology (FAST), a technology which permits the purchase
and installation of options through special authorization codes. These unique Fast Access Codes
may be purchased from Comtech EF Data during normal business hours, and then loaded into the
unit via the rear panel ‘CONSOLE’ port or, on units manufactured after November 2010, the rear
panel ‘MGT’ port.
1.4.1 FAST System Theory
FAST allows an operator to order a unit precisely tailored for the initial application. When
service requirements change, FAST allows the operator to upgrade the topology of the unit on-
location, within minutes, and without having to remove the unit from the setup. This accelerated
upgrade is possible due to FAST’s extensive use of the programmable logic devices incorporated
into Comtech EF Data products.
1.4.2 FAST Implementation
Comtech EF Data’s FAST system is factory-implemented in the turboIP-G2. All FAST options
are available through the basic platform unit at the time of order. FAST allows immediate
activation of available options – first, upon entry of the FAST Access Code, and then by setting
the desired operational parameters via the remote control or Web Server Graphical User
interfaces.
1.4.3 FAST Accessible Options
• IPv6 acceleration and management – Pending
• Data and Header Compression
• HTTP RAM-based Caching – Pending
• CIFS/WAFS Acceleration – Pending
• 45 Mbps WAN rate
• 155 Mbps WAN rate