Comtech EF Data CDM-625 - C.2 FAST Activation Procedure; C.2.1 FAST Activation via the CDM-625 Front Panel

CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem Revision 13
Appendix C MN-CDM625
C–2
C.2 FAST Activation Procedure
C.2.1 FAST Activation via the CDM-625 Front Panel
See Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION
for c omplete i nformation a bout
using this interface.
Step
Task
1
Before contacting Comtech EF Data to order FAST feature upgrades, obtain and r ecord the modem’s
motherboard serial number:
a) From the front panel main menu, SELECT: FAST, and then press [ENTER].
b) The modem’s 9-digit “Baseboard S/N” is displayed on the bottom line, to the left.
c) Record Serial Number: ______________________________________
2
View the currently installed features. Proceed as follows:
a) From the front panel main menu, SELECT: FAST, then press [ENTER].
b) From the SELECT: FAST

OPTIONS menu, select View Options, then press [ENTER].
c) Use the up and down arrow keys (▲▼) to scroll through the list of available FAST options.
Options ar e i dentified as ‘ Installed’ or ‘ Not In stalled’. A ny t hat are ‘ Not In stalled’ may be
purchased as a FAST upgrade.
3
Contact a Comtech EF Data sales representative during normal business hours to order features:
• Provide the unit Serial Number to the representative.
• Identify and purchase the desired FAST option(s).
• Obtain the invoice, the register-specific 20-digit FAST Access Code(s), and the FAST option
activation instructions.
When a F AST ac cess c ode i s obt ained f rom C omtech E F D ata, it will be for a
specific option register. The FAST options are linked to three option registers:
• Register 1 is for Data Rate options.
• Register 2 is for L-Band, Modulation type and Framing options.
•
Register 3 is the Fractional CnC option.
4
Enter the FAST access code(s):
a) Press [CLEAR] to return to the SELECT: FAST

Options

Set Registers menu.
b) Use the arrow keys (▲▼◄ ►) to carefully enter each register-specific 20-character FAST
access code.
c) Press [ENTER].