Comtech EF Data turboIP-G2 - Manual (Page 6)

turboIP-G2 Performance Enhancement Proxy Revision 2
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1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 1–1
1.1.1 Key Operational Features ........................................................................................... 1–2
1.2 Features .......................................................................................................................... 1–3
1.2.1 Physical Description ................................................................................................... 1–3
1.2.1.1 Major Assemblies (Standard and Optional) ........................................................ 1–3
1.2.2 Dimensional Envelopes .............................................................................................. 1–4
1.2.3 Physical Features ........................................................................................................ 1–7
1.2.3.1 Front Panels ........................................................................................................ 1–7
1.2.3.2 Rear Panels.......................................................................................................... 1–8
1.2.4 Acceleration and WAN Optimization ......................................................................... 1–9
1.2.4.1 TCP/IP Performance Limitations ........................................................................ 1–9
1.2.4.2 TCP/IP Performance Enhancement Proxy ........................................................ 1–10
1.2.4.3 Selective Acceleration ...................................................................................... 1–11
1.2.4.4 Data and Header Compression .......................................................................... 1–12
1.2.4.5 Minimum Compression Ratio ........................................................................... 1–12
1.3 Software Update .......................................................................................................... 1–12
1.4 FAST System ............................................................................................................... 1–13
1.4.1 FAST System Theory ............................................................................................... 1–13
1.4.2 FAST Implementation .............................................................................................. 1–13
1.4.3 FAST Accessible Options ......................................................................................... 1–13
1.5 Remote Control ........................................................................................................... 1–14
1.6 Summary of Specifications ......................................................................................... 1–14
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION AND STARTUP ...................................................... 2–1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ............................................................................................ 2–1
2.2 Rack Mounting the turboIP-G2 ................................................................................... 2–2
2.2.1 Rack Mounting – Full-Width turboIP-G2 Configuration ........................................... 2–3
2.2.2 1/2-Width turboIP-G2 – Rack Mounting Configurations using Kit PP-0000049 .................. 2–4
2.2.2.1 1/2-Width turboIP-G2 – Single Unit Rack Mount Configuration ...................... 2–5
2.2.2.2 1/2-Width turboIP-G2 – Dual Rack Mount Configuration ..................................... 2–6
2.3 turboIP-G2 Cabling and Startup .................................................................................. 2–8
CHAPTER 3. REAR PANEL CONNECTORS ......................................................... 3–1
3.1 Connectors Overview.................................................................................................... 3–1
3.2 Console Connector (DB-9F) ......................................................................................... 3–2
3.3 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet LAN / WAN Ports (2X RJ-45) .................................... 3–2