Getting started, Introduction – Comtech EF Data MIDAS Version 4.X Basic Configuration User Manual
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The Multimedia Integrated Digital Access System (MIDAS) is a sophisticated
power and transponder bandwidth management system for digital satellite
communication networks. MIDAS Controller software running in the server
provides the signaling and control elements for the network to provide
efficiently and cost effectively power transponder bandwidth and circuit
management on a demand basis.
The MIDAS software is distributed throughout the network with elements
residing within each MIDAS 1000 series control channel modem, providing
cost-effective scalability of the network. Portions of the MIDAS software also
reside in the network as the controller and in the operator workstation,
providing centralized control of power and transponder bandwidth, and
permitting enhanced features such as circuit prioritization and preemption.
MIDAS software provides a graphical user interface
(GUI) for bandwidth functions. Using MIDAS, the
operator configures, modifies, controls, and
monitors the elements in the satellite network. The
software provides:
• Graphical views of network statistics
• Input and maintenance of database
information
• Password-secured access to system functions
and data
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It is helpful to understand the basic description of a MIDAS satellite
communications network before proceeding with the explanation of the
MIDAS operating instructions.
MULTIMEDIA INTEGRATED DIGITAL ACCESS SYSTEM