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APEX1000 All-Purpose Edge QAM Software Version 2.4.x • Installation and Operation Manual
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Contents
Safety and Regulatory Information .............................................................................................. i
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 1
All-Purpose Edge QAM.................................................................................................................... 1
Related Documentation ............................................................................................................ 2
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................ 2
Getting Help..................................................................................................................................... 3
Calling for Repairs ..................................................................................................................... 4
List of Countries and Phone Numbers...................................................................................... 4
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 5
Physical Overview ........................................................................................................................... 6
APEX1000 Front Panel.............................................................................................................. 7
APEX1000 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................. 10
8QRM/RF Redundancy.................................................................................................................. 13
1:1 Chassis Redundancy ............................................................................................................... 14
Operating Modes........................................................................................................................... 14
Switched Digital Video ............................................................................................................ 15
Session-Oriented VOD ............................................................................................................ 17
MC Encryption and Access Control............................................................................................... 20
Supported Encryption Types ......................................................................................................... 20
Broadcast Encryption .............................................................................................................. 22
Common Tier Encryption (CTE)............................................................................................... 23
Maximizing Throughput in SDV Operation .................................................................................... 27
Installation.................................................................................................................................... 29
Package Contents.......................................................................................................................... 29
Other Required Items.................................................................................................................... 30
Mounting the APEX1000 ............................................................................................................... 30
Rack Mounting ........................................................................................................................ 31
Installing or Removing GigE SFP Transceivers.............................................................................. 33
Installing Transceivers............................................................................................................. 33
Removing Transceivers........................................................................................................... 33
SFP Transceiver Status ........................................................................................................... 33
Connecting the Interface Cables............................................................................................. 35
APEX1000 Power Connections ..................................................................................................... 36
Connecting to AC Power......................................................................................................... 36
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