Comtech EF Data SLM-5650B - Interoperability; Legacy Modems; Modem Switches; Table 1-3. Modem Switches

SLM-5650B Satellite Modem
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Introduction 1–13 MN-SLM-5650B
1.3.4 Interoperability
1.3.4.1 Legacy Modems
The SLM-5650B is fully compatible and interoperable with all specified modes of operation of the
following legacy modems:
• MD-1030B
• MD-1340 (OM-73 interoperable mode only; orderwire not required)
• MD-1352 (P)/U (BEM-7650)
• OM-73 (V)
• SLM-3650
• SLM-5650
• SLM-5650A
• SLM-7650
• SLM-8650
The remote control protocol is not backwards compatible.
1.3.4.2 Modem Switches
To ensure operational reliability, the SLM-5650B Satellite Modem may be incorporated into a
number of Comtech EF Data switching products. These switches are compatible only with
Comtech EF Data modems; this switch/modem compatibility is further defined for the
SLM-5650B as follows:
Table 1-3. Modem Switches
Compatible Non-compatible
• CRS-300 1:10 Redundancy Switch
• CRS-311 1:1 Redundancy Switch
• CRS-311-AH Antenna Handover Switch
• CRS-500
• SMS-300
• SMS-450
• SMS-7000 Modem Protection Switch
For detailed information on using the SLM-5650B Satellite Modem in 1:1/1:N redundancy or
Antenna Handover applications, refer to the pertinent switch Installation and Operation Manual.