Comtech EF Data MIDAS Version 4.X Basic Configuration - Manual (Page 16)

MIDAS 4.2 Basic Configuration, Rev. 1
1–2 Getting
Started
MIDAS services include:
• Circuit Restoral
• Hunt Groups
• Priority Assignments and Preemption
• Bandwidth Pools
• Predefined Point-to-Point (P-P) and Point-to-Multipoint (PMP) Broadcast
Data and Video
• On-Demand PMP Symmetrical or Asymmetrical Return Channel
Assignments
The MIDAS Controller site hosts the combination of computers, printers,
software, and satellite modems responsible for managing the entire satellite
communications network. The site also could have one or more traffic-
carrying nodes sharing the RF equipment with the controller. An on-site node
communicates with the controller over the satellite.