Comtech-ef-data VMS v3.12.x Vipersat Manual de usuario

Comtech EF Data is an AS9100 Rev B / ISO9001:2000 Registered Company VipersatVMS v3.12.xVIPERSAT Management SystemUser GuideMN/22156 Revision 12

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VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration MN/22156, rev 122-60 VMS User Guide{ This Page is Intentionally Blank }

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-1CHAPTERVMS CONFIGURATION GeneralThe VMS configuration procedure assumes that the user is experienced with the VMS and

Ge ner al MN/22156, rev 123-2 VMS User Guide• IP addresses assigned to all network hardware.• Documentation assigning IP address numbers and subnet m

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-3MN/22156, rev 12 Gene ralFigure 3-1 Network Configuration exampleBy comparing the planned network configuration wit

Ge ner al MN/22156, rev 123-4 VMS User GuideFigure 3-2 Alert, Parameter ConflictEdit the setting to eliminate the conflict. Note that, once the set

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-5MN/22156, rev 12 Ha rdw are Co nf igu ra tionHardware Configuration Note: For VMS compatibility, see the product Rel

Ha rdw ar e Co nfi gur at ion MN/22156, rev 123-6 VMS User GuideOnce the modem/routers have the minumum required configuration and an installer succ

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-7MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Quick Configuration GuideVMS Quick Configuration Guide This section is provided as a high-level

VMS Quick Configuration Guide MN/22156, rev 123-8 VMS User Guide 4. For Hub(s) and initial Remote(s):• Create the network Antennas• Create the antenn

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-9MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Quick Configuration Guide•InBand Application Policies • Define InBand Distribution Lists Perform

ToC vMN/22156, rev 12Distribution Lists . . . . . . . . . . 6-30Guaranteed Bandwidth . . . . . . . 6-31Operator Switch Request

VMS Initial Startup Procedure MN/22156, rev 123-10 VMS User GuideVMS Initial Startup Procedure Configure Server ConnectionStart the Vipersat Manageme

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-11MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Initial Startup ProcedureFigure 3-5 Initial ViperView Window

Vipersat Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-12 VMS User GuideVipersat Manager Configuration In this section, Vipersat Manager is used to configu

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-13MN/22156, rev 12 Vipersat Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-7 Vipersat Manager, General dialog 4. The Base Port sets t

Vipersat Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-14 VMS User GuideActivate the check box, then click on the Apply button to execute the restart. 8. T

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-15MN/22156, rev 12 Vipersat Manager Configuration 10. The Communications timer values set timeouts for command message

Vipersat Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-16 VMS User GuideThe default value (15 sec) enables the VMS to send the update message on a 15 secon

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-17MN/22156, rev 12 Vipersat Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-11 Event Log, OpenResize and position the Event View windo

Vipersat Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-18 VMS User GuideFigure 3-13 Event Log Properties dialog 2. Enable (default) this function for use

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-19MN/22156, rev 12 Vipersat Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-14 Server Properties, Auto ActivateThe other parameters in

vi VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12Redundancy Manager . . . . . . . . C-21Create Container . . . . . . . . . . . C-21Adding Strip

Vipersat Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-20 VMS User GuideFigure 3-15 Registration of Network UnitsNote that, as units are registered with

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-21MN/22156, rev 12 Vipersat Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-16 Event Log, Node Inserted into NetworkSubnet Manager con

Vipersat Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-22 VMS User Guide• Secure a connection to the unit through either Telnet or the Web interface to ver

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-23MN/22156, rev 12 Vipersat Manager ConfigurationClient User Authentication Administration of client user authorizatio

Vipersat Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-24 VMS User GuideFigure 3-19 Server Properties, VMS Security Settings 4. When all user entries are

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-25MN/22156, rev 12 RF Manager ConfigurationRF Manager Configuration RF Manager configuration consists of creating the

RF Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-26 VMS User Guide 3. An Orbital Position can be associated with this satellite by entering the lon-gitudin

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-27MN/22156, rev 12 RF Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-22 Create Transponder menu command 2. Enter the transponder Name

RF Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-28 VMS User GuideLeave the Pad and Translation Override entries at the default values, if unknown.The Pad

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-29MN/22156, rev 12 RF Manager ConfigurationThe visible frequency range is indicated by the frequency values displayed

ToC viiMN/22156, rev 12NBI Feature Description. . . . . . . . . . . . F-2Operational Status Queries . . . . . . . . . . F-4E

RF Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-30 VMS User Guide 3. Click OK to enter the new pool in the Allocatable Bandwidth table.Figure 3-26 Satel

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-31MN/22156, rev 12 RF Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-27 Bandwidth Pools, Spectrum ViewBandwidth Exclusions For networ

RF Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-32 VMS User GuideFor each exclusion zone, Insert an entry into the table by defining the Base and Top freq

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-33MN/22156, rev 12 RF Manager Configurationcreate the Hub antenna(s), followed by the initial Remote antenna(s), as de

RF Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-34 VMS User Guidebetween Remotes with smaller antennas. This is accomplished through comparing its receive

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-35MN/22156, rev 12 RF Manager ConfigurationCreate Antenna Devices The following steps cover the creation of the antenn

RF Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-36 VMS User GuideFigure 3-33 Create Up Converter dialogAlso, check the Bandwidth and Power Limit setting

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-37MN/22156, rev 12 RF Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-34 Create Down Converter dialog 7. Notice that the newly created

RF Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-38 VMS User GuideBind Modulators and Demodulators to ConvertersThe following procedure associates the Modu

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-39MN/22156, rev 12 RF Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-37 Binding Demodulator to Down ConverterAs soon as the Hub BC bi

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RF Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-40 VMS User GuideOnce at least one Remote site binding is completed, the TDM carrier display will change t

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-41MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationNetwork Manager Configuration The remainder of the VMS configuration w

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-42 VMS User GuideFigure 3-40 Create Network menu command 2. In the Create Nework dialog that opens

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-43MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-42 Create Group menu command 2. Enter a Group Name in the C

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-44 VMS User GuideFigure 3-44 Drag Satellite to Network 2. If there are multiple satellites and/or n

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-45MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager Configuration 2. Enter a Site Name in the Create Site dialog, then click OK.Figure

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-46 VMS User GuideAlternative Method: Drag the antenna from under the satellite appearance in Network

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-47MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationSet STDMA Flag It is important for the operator to set the STDMA flag

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-48 VMS User GuideFigure 3-50 Carrier Flag Setting, Burst Controller—CDM-570/570LFigure 3-51 Carri

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-49MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationSet Mod and Demod Allocatable Flags To make switching modulators and d

LoF ixChapter 1 FiguresFigure 1-1 VMS ViperView display. . . . . . . . . . 1-6Figure 1-2 ViperView Client / Server (VOS) Relationship . . . . . . . .

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-50 VMS User GuideFigure 3-53 Antenna View RefreshMask Rx Unlock Alarms Setting the Alarm MasksThe n

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-51MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-54 Mask Unlock Alarm, CDM-570/570L, CDD-56XFigure 3-55 Ma

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-52 VMS User Guide 2. In the General dialog, select Mask Unlock Alarm, then click on Apply and Close t

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-53MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-56 Auto Home State Timeout, CDM-570/570LFigure 3-57 Auto

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-54 VMS User GuideThis will force the parameter set in the modem. VMS will then set the parameter ever

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-55MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-58 InBand General Settings dialog 2. Click on the Enable In

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-56 VMS User Guidetheir requested bandwidth during periods of bandwidth contention than those sites th

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-57MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-61 Select Remote Modulator 9. Next, select the Hub demodula

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-58 VMS User GuideThis can be corrected by using the Edit button, if the settings for the selected dev

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-59MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager Configuration 13. If necessary, modify the Minimum and Maximum Transmit Switch Rate

x VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12Figure 2-67 SOAP Server Installation Complete . 2-57Figure 2-68 Services Control Manager, VMS Web Services . . . . .

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-60 VMS User GuideFigure 3-66 InBand Return Path Settings dialog, PopulatedIf this Remote has forwar

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-61MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager Configuration 18. Select the Remote demodulator for this site by clicking on the Se

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-62 VMS User GuideFigure 3-69 Select Downlink Modulator 24. In the Home State box, click on the Upda

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-63MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationIf the fields do not populate, communications with the Hub are impaire

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-64 VMS User Guide 1. Open the Properties for the Remote site and select the InBand Return Path Reserv

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-65MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-72 Edit Reservation dialogFor Carrier Presence Switching ap

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-66 VMS User GuideObserve the Status of this reservation that is displayed in the far right column of

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-67MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-75 Satellite Reservations menu commandFigure 3-76 Satelli

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-68 VMS User Guide•Available Bandwidth — currently unreserved and available for pre-allocation to Remo

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-69MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager Configuration• FAST Codes — The modem/routers must have the appropriate FAST codes

LoF xiMN/22156, rev 12Figure 3-65 Select Downlink Modulator . . . . . 3-59Figure 3-66 InBand Return Path Settings dialog, Populated. . . . . . . . .

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-70 VMS User GuideEffect of RF Changes on ReservationsCaution: The operator must be aware that change

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-71MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationAs a switch request is processed, it is compared to the Advanced Switc

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-72 VMS User GuideModCods Configuration Advanced Switching ModCods can be configured for Transmit (whe

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-73MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager Configuration 3. To use new Mod/Code parameters (different from the default setting

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-74 VMS User GuideFigure 3-79 Revisions to AS Table EntriesSet SHOD Limits The VMS Single Hop On Dem

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-75MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationBoth Transmit and Receive settings are presented for specifying minimu

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-76 VMS User GuideSet InBand Application Policies The establishment of Application Policies provides t

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-77MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-82 Application Policy SettingsApplication Policy Type numbe

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-78 VMS User GuideNote: Note that the Rx settings default to the rate of 0 bps. For P2P sites, take c

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-79MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationUsing this feature is recommended for sites that typically run at or a

xii VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-118Chapter 4 FiguresFigure 4-1 Parameter View and Modem Comm

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-80 VMS User GuideTo edit an inherited policy, the check box must be set as Clear with Check. Then, th

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-81MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager Configuration 4. To remove an existing local policy, right-click on the policy tabl

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-82 VMS User GuideFigure 3-85 InBand Distribution Lists, Remote SiteThe Distribution List dialog (fi

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-83MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationTo prevent a routing loop from occurring, do NOT add the subnet for th

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-84 VMS User GuideThe InBand Sessions dialog will open, allowing a transmit Data rate and switch Type

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-85MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-90 Manual Switch Execution 3. Click on the Group (or the Ne

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-86 VMS User GuideReview the configuration procedure to identify and correct the mistake. If unable to

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-87MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager Configuration 6. From the Tree View, click on the Hub antenna under the Network Man

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-88 VMS User GuideRemote Site Wizard Creating and populating a Remote site with the use of the Remote

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-89MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-95 Create Remote... menu commandThe Remote Site Required In

LoF xiiiMN/22156, rev 12Figure 5-14 Time and Date Settings dialog, ROSS5-17Chapter 6 FiguresFigure 6-1 Synchronize Command. . . . . . . . . . 6-2Figu

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-90 VMS User Guide 2. Enter the New Site Name. 3. Select the Satellite to be used by this site (figure

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-91MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-99 Select Reference Site 6. To InBand this site, Enable InB

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-92 VMS User GuideFigure 3-100 Select Return Path Modulator, InBand Switching 7. If required, set th

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-93MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-101 Select Forward Path Demodulator, P2P Switching 9. Click

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-94 VMS User GuideNote: When a reference site has been specified, the template of that site’s paramet

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-95MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-104 Forward Path Home State Configuration, P2P 12. Review a

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-96 VMS User GuideFigure 3-105 Return Channel Bandwidth, Create Remote... 13. By default, the guaran

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-97MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager Configuration 14. Specify any Demods to be used for SHOD/mesh connections, then cli

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-98 VMS User GuideFigure 3-108 Return Path ModCod Table, Create Remote... 16. Here, the user can mod

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-99MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-109 Ready to Create, Site Summary 17. With the Ready To Cre

xiv VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12Figure 7-12 Circuit Configuration, Full Duplex P2P7-17Figure 7-13 Select Managed Unit, Full Duplex P2P7-17Figure 7-

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-100 VMS User GuideFigure 3-110 Site Creation Complete, SucceededShould some aspect of the proposed

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-101MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationNetwork Manager and ViperGlobe The Network Manager provides a means o

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-102 VMS User Guidecomplete the Globe View is specifying the position information for the sites. In th

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-103MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-113 Drag-and-Drop Satellite(s) 5. Open the ViperGlobe wind

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-104 VMS User GuideFigure 3-114 Globe View with Network IconRotate the Globe by using the mouse to r

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-105MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager Configuration•ViperGlobe—Right-click on the desired geographic location on the glo

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-106 VMS User Guide 7. Execute the Create Site command and enter the Name to be used for this site.In

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-107MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationMultiple Networks can be created under Network Manager by repeating t

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-108 VMS User GuideFigure 3-120 Command Menu, NetworkFigure 3-121 Command Menu, SatelliteAs seen i

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-109MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager Configuration•Move Site—provides a quick and easy means for coarsely repositioning

LoF xvMN/22156, rev 12Figure C-10 N:M Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . .C-18Figure C-11 Typical N:M Redundant Installation . C-19Figure C-12 N:M Redu

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-110 VMS User GuideRedundancy Configuration N:M Device RedundancyIf device redundancy for hub primary

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-111MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationFigure 3-124 SOTM Transitioned Site 1. Open the Vipersat Map View a

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-112 VMS User GuideFigure 3-126 Selecting ROSS Unit for SOTM 4. Double-click on the Subnet to displa

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-113MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationThe next step will be to set up the VMS to push the routes to the TDM

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-114 VMS User GuideFigure 3-129 Dynamic Routing Entry, CDM-570/570L 10. Push the new route to the mo

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-115MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager Configurationcurrently active TDM outbound. Configure QOS rules for the remotes th

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-116 VMS User GuideEncryption Configuration Management Security Option Note: The Management Security

Chapter 3 - VMS Configuration 3-117MN/22156, rev 12 Network Manager ConfigurationHere, Management and/or Switching encryption can be Enabled.Note: Ta

Network Manager Configuration MN/22156, rev 123-118 VMS User GuideFigure 3-132 Properties Window, SLM-5650A Modem 2. Enter the number of blocks use

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-1CHAPTERCONFIGURING NETWORK MODEMS GeneralThis chapter describes using VMS to configure Vipersat network mode

xvi VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-37Figure E-25 Switch Rate Limits, InBand Return Path Set

Ge ner al MN/22156, rev 124-2 VMS User GuideThe settings of any Vipersat network modem/router can be configured or modi-fied using the VMS. Right-cli

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-3MN/22156, rev 12 Gene ral• Force Registration – A modem/router is normally automatically registered on the n

Ge ner al MN/22156, rev 124-4 VMS User GuideTable 4-1 Modem/Router Manual Control Options (CDM-570/L)User Interface ConnectionModem FunctionsIP Fun

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-5MN/22156, rev 12 Us ing Pa ram et er E di torUsing Parameter Editor IntroductionThe use of the Parameter Ed

Using Parameter Editor MN/22156, rev 124-6 VMS User Guidehave been changed by an external source—another VMS client, or via the WSI, for example—sinc

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-7MN/22156, rev 12 Us ing Pa ram et er E di torSelection from the tree menu in the left panel of the window d

Using Parameter Editor MN/22156, rev 124-8 VMS User GuideOK and Cancel buttons do not apply to any single dialog, but apply to all dialogs in the Par

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-9MN/22156, rev 12 Pa ram et er E di tor Tr ee M en uParameter Editor Tree Menu The Parameter Editor (ParamEd

Pa ram et er E dit or T re e Me nu MN/22156, rev 124-10 VMS User GuideFigure 4-5 Modem Configure Command, ViperViewThe following sections describe

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-11MN/22156, rev 12 Gene ralGeneral Clicking on the General menu item displays the General Parameters dialog s

LoT xviiChapter 4 TablesTable 4-1 Modem/Router Manual Control Options (CDM-570/L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4Table 4-2 DiffS

Ge ner al MN/22156, rev 124-12 VMS User GuideSystem Location Optional location information can be entered (1 to 63 characters) here for refer-ence.Va

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-13MN/22156, rev 12 Gene ralAuto Logout Time Administrative security is provided with the Auto Logout Time par

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-14 VMS User GuideRx Constellation Select This parameter field appears for CDD-880 units only.Note: This parameter is not

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-15MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkThis dialog is used to configure the IP Addressing and Link Configuration settings

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-16 VMS User Guideunusually large sites, allowing an additional layer of NAT without requiring any more explicit routing w

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-17MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkFor a Hub unit that is providing the DVB-S2 TDM outbound to the Remotes, static rou

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-18 VMS User GuideUse the horizontal scroll bar to view additional table columns (figure 4-10).Figure 4-10 Additional Ro

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-19MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkFigure 4-12 Route Properties dialog, CDM-800 3. Enter the following:• The name f

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-20 VMS User GuideRefer to section “Network | WAN | Compression” on page 4-23 for details on these settings.In a Hub role

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-21MN/22156, rev 12 Networkmodified. Note that both static and dynamic ARP table entries appear in this dialog

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Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-22 VMS User GuideWhen an existing table entry is selected, the Modify Entry and Delete Entry buttons become active.Networ

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-23MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkNetwork | WAN | Compression This menu item appears for CDM-800 and CDM-840 units.No

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-24 VMS User GuideSeries800 Satellite Framing Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) is a data link layer protocol that provid

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-25MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkNetwork | WAN | QoS This menu item appears for CDM-800 and CDM-840 units.Note: If

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-26 VMS User Guide• DiffServ– QoS rules based on Differentiated Services settings. This mode is described in the following

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-27MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkThe modem/router will prioritize the traffic based upon the DSCP Class Selec-tor Pr

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-28 VMS User GuideAs a result, each of the four AF service levels also have three Drop Precedence levels for which the mod

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-29MN/22156, rev 12 Networkmatches a particular route, the ModCod specified for the group to which the Remote

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-30 VMS User GuideThe mapping of packet to QoS group is based upon the subnets that are manu-ally entered on a per-QoS Gro

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-31MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkMode Select the mode of QoS operation to be used for this group from the pull-down

Chapter 1 - General 1-1CHAPTERGENERAL How to Use This Manual This manual documents the features and functions of the Vipersat Management System (VMS),

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-32 VMS User Guideassigned ahead of a rule that just defines RTP protocol. QoS Rules that have the same amount of variable

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-33MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkTo add a new rule, click on the Add button below the table to open the QoS Rule Pro

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-34 VMS User Guidepackets in the queue, and so on. Any latency-critical traffic, such as VoIP/RTP should always be assigne

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-35MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkNote that, for Max/Priority mode rules, no minimum bandwidth restriction is applied

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-36 VMS User GuideFigure 4-22 Quality of Service Rules Table dialog, CDM-840Figure 4-23 QoS Rule Properties dialog, CD

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-37MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkNetwork | WAN | RTI This menu item appears for CDM-840 units.Figure 4-24 Receive

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-38 VMS User GuideBit rate = Symbol rate * Modulation order * Code rateTo ensure that the bandwidth allocated for a partic

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-39MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkCDM-840 preceded by VS:.{Only in a static (non-VMS) network must the address be inp

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-40 VMS User GuideThreshold values should be adjusted as necessary for the application. Refer to the section “Network | Sw

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-41MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkHCC to all of the associated Remotes in that group. This address must be the same f

Ho w to Use Thi s Ma nu al MN/22156, rev 121-2 VMS User GuideChapter 3 — VMS Configuration Covers the Quick Configuration procedure as well as deta

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-42 VMS User GuideGuard Band This parameter displays the current length of the Slot Guard Band in milliseconds for the Rem

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-43MN/22156, rev 12 Network•Online – the Remote will register with the controller and request dSCPC bandwidth

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-44 VMS User GuideSet the Group ID for this Remote to match that of the associated HCC (CDD-880). Valid range is 0 to 255.

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-45MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkSet the Transmit and the Receive local oscillator frequencies (MHz) for the ODU as

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-46 VMS User GuideOn the CDM-800, this setting applies only to transmit due to its lone transmit-ter. Similarly, on the CD

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-47MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkNote: If the IGMP feature (FAST code) has not been purchased for this modem, the I

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-48 VMS User Guidedefines the time interval (in seconds) between each of these queries for membership.The interval must be

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-49MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkFigure 4-31 Dynamic Host Relay dialog, CDM-840To activate the Dynamic Host Relay

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-50 VMS User GuideFigure 4-32 Network Management dialog, CDM-800Network ID The Network ID designation defines to which V

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-51MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkValid range is 49152 to 65534.Multicast Address The Multicast Address is the manage

Chapter 1 - General 1-3MN/22156, rev 12 Ho w to Us e Th is M an ualAppendix E — Automatic Switching Reference on how the VMS monitors and automatical

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-52 VMS User GuideFigure 4-33 Load Switching dialog, CDM-840Click in the Enable check box to activate this feature. Dela

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-53MN/22156, rev 12 NetworkStep Up Threshold The Step Up Threshold establishes the percentage of bandwidth use

Ne two rk MN/22156, rev 124-54 VMS User GuideFigure 4-34 ToS Switching dialog, CDM-840Clicking the Add Entry button opens the ToS Rule Configuratio

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-55MN/22156, rev 12 Network• Switch Type – Enter an integer value in the range of 64 to 254 at the prompt to i

E1 MN/22156, rev 124-56 VMS User GuideE1 This menu item appears for CDM-840 units only.Note: If the E1 feature (FAST code) has not been purchased fo

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-57MN/22156, rev 12 E1Figure 4-37 E1 Timeslots dialog, CDM-840

De vic es MN/22156, rev 124-58 VMS User GuideDevices The Devices menu provides access for configuring the parameter sets for the following Series800

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-59MN/22156, rev 12 DevicesFor the CDM-840 Remote unit, the transmitter configuration settings are presented f

De vic es MN/22156, rev 124-60 VMS User GuideFEC Type The FEC Type setting is fixed at DVB-S2 for the Hub unit, and VersaFEC for the Remote unit.Roll

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-61MN/22156, rev 12 DevicesGold Code This parameter appears for CDM-800 units only.Caution: Changing this par

Ho w to Use Thi s Ma nu al MN/22156, rev 121-4 VMS User GuideThe following documents are referenced in this manual, and provide supple-mentary info

De vic es MN/22156, rev 124-62 VMS User GuideEnabling this parameter will randomize the data stream to be transmitted, result-ing in the following:•

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-63MN/22156, rev 12 DevicesACM Link Adaptation can be enabled for the VersaFEC return path between the CDM-840

De vic es MN/22156, rev 124-64 VMS User GuideFigure 4-40 Return Path ModCod, Remote Site PropertiesDevices | Demod This menu item appears for CDM-8

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-65MN/22156, rev 12 DevicesFigure 4-41 DVB Demodulator dialog, CDM-840The essential parameter settings are a

De vic es MN/22156, rev 124-66 VMS User GuideRx Terminal Mix The Terminal Mix polarity for the received signal can be set per site requirements:• [+]

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-67MN/22156, rev 12 DevicesValid characters: Space ( ) * + - , . / 0 thru 9 and Aa thru Zz.For the CDD-880 tha

De vic es MN/22156, rev 124-68 VMS User GuideEnabling this parameter will recover the randomized data stream transmitted from a Remote that has the S

Chapter 4 - Configuring Network Modems 4-69MN/22156, rev 12 DevicesFigure 4-43 Block Down Converter dialog, CDM-840The 10 MHz Reference setting prov

De vic es MN/22156, rev 124-70 VMS User GuideFigure 4-44 Block Up Converter dialog, CDM-840The 10 MHz Reference setting provides the option of havi

Chapter 5 - Configuring ROSS Units 5-1CHAPTERCONFIGURING ROSS UNITS GeneralThis chapter describes using VMS to configure Vipersat ROSS units. Configu-

Chapter 1 - General 1-5MN/22156, rev 12 Product DescriptionProduct Description IntroductionThe Vipersat Management System (VMS) is a server and client

Status and Control MN/22156, rev 125-2 VMS User GuideStatus and ControlROSS Status View The status information for any Vipersat network ROSS can be d

Chapter 5 - Configuring ROSS Units 5-3MN/22156, rev 12 St at us a nd Con tr ol• Heading – Identifies the position retrieved from the most recent ACU

Status and Control MN/22156, rev 125-4 VMS User GuideAdditional status information is displayed in the bottom window panel, includ-ing device connect

Chapter 5 - Configuring ROSS Units 5-5MN/22156, rev 12 St at us a nd Con tr olSoft Reset This command causes the selected ROSS to perform a reinitial

Status and Control MN/22156, rev 125-6 VMS User GuideManual Handoff from Service Area The Service Area handoff command is useful when it becomes nece

Chapter 5 - Configuring ROSS Units 5-7MN/22156, rev 12 St at us a nd Con tr olSelect the desired Service Bound from the displayed list. Next, set the

Status and Control MN/22156, rev 125-8 VMS User GuideThe Get Event Log command exports the log as an external file (.csv) that can be opened with an

Chapter 5 - Configuring ROSS Units 5-9MN/22156, rev 12 St at us a nd Con tr olFigure 5-7 ROSS Stored ConfigurationsHardware/Software ConfigurationR

Using Parameter Editor MN/22156, rev 125-10 VMS User GuideUsing Parameter Editor IntroductionThe use of the Parameter Editor from the VMS is presente

Chapter 5 - Configuring ROSS Units 5-11MN/22156, rev 12 Us ing Pa ram et er E di torFigure 5-8 Parameter Editor, ROSS ExampleSelection from the tre

VMS v3.12.xVIPERSAT Management SystemUser GuideMarch 5, 2014Part Number MN/22156Document Revision 12Software version 3.12.0

Product Description MN/22156, rev 121-6 VMS User GuideThe VMS ViperView display (figure 1-1) gives the operator a complete view of a network’s config

Using Parameter Editor MN/22156, rev 125-12 VMS User GuideNetwork Settings Clicking on the Network menu item displays the Network Settings dialog sho

Chapter 5 - Configuring ROSS Units 5-13MN/22156, rev 12 Us ing Pa ram et er E di torFigure 5-10 Modem Settings dialog, ROSSManagement Settings Clic

Using Parameter Editor MN/22156, rev 125-14 VMS User GuideFigure 5-11 Management Settings dialog, ROSSAntenna Control Unit Settings Clicking on the

Chapter 5 - Configuring ROSS Units 5-15MN/22156, rev 12 Us ing Pa ram et er E di torFigure 5-12 ACU Settings dialog, ROSSTracking Settings Clicking

Using Parameter Editor MN/22156, rev 125-16 VMS User GuideFigure 5-13 Tracking Settings dialog, ROSSTime and Date Settings Clicking on the Time and

Chapter 5 - Configuring ROSS Units 5-17MN/22156, rev 12 Us ing Pa ram et er E di torFigure 5-14 Time and Date Settings dialog, ROSS

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Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-1CHAPTERVMS SERVICES GeneralThis chapter covers using the various Services that make up the VMS, the satel-lite network man

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-2 VMS User GuideViperView—Monitor and Control ViperView and the VMS Services function to monitor and

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-3MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and ControlFigure 6-2 ViperView, Multiple Window ViewsFor example, the Network Manage

Chapter 1 - General 1-7MN/22156, rev 12 Product DescriptionThe VMS has a client/server architecture, as shown in figure 1-2, with rack servers communi

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-4 VMS User GuideFigure 6-3 Network Manager, Group ViewSimilarly, the Antenna View displays the curr

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-5MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and ControlTip: Each List View within ViperView presents the option to turn Item Label

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-6 VMS User GuideFigure 6-7 Parameter ViewThe Parameter View of a selected unit includes:• Unit Stat

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-7MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and Control• Upgrade the unit firmware.Figure 6-8 Unit Command MenuOperations Monitor

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-8 VMS User GuideError Detection Using the ViperView screen, you can quickly see which sites in the ne

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-9MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and ControlUsing the Network Manager, right-clicking on a point in the network displays

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-10 VMS User GuideFigure 6-11 Modem Configuration dialogFigure 6-12 Reset Failure Count, Hub Demod

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-11MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and Controland configurations, the system ouputs an event message displaying informati

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-12 VMS User GuideFigure 6-13 Event View MenuClear Selecting Clear from the menu removes all log ent

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-13MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and ControlFigure 6-14 Event Log View, Dates tabCaution: When using more than one F

Product Description MN/22156, rev 121-8 VMS User Guide• Interfaces to external NMS:• RESTful Interface• SNMP Northbound Interface

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-14 VMS User GuideFigure 6-15 Event Log View, Sources tabThe VMS Server name appears in the left pan

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-15MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and ControlFigure 6-16 Event Log View, Types tabTip: The event Type for an Event Lo

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-16 VMS User GuideOnce the desired filters have been defined, click on the OK button to execute the ch

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-17MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and ControlEvent Relay Server The VMS Event Relay Server allows external client softwa

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-18 VMS User GuideViewing/Setting Alarm MasksDemodulators that are typically being locked and unlocked

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-19MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and ControlUnlock Alarm Masks InBand modem device Mask Unlock Alarm flags mask and set

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-20 VMS User GuideDiagnostic Switching A manual switch control feature called Diagnostic Switch allows

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-21MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and ControlFigure 6-23 Diagnostic Setup dialogsClick OK to initiate the switch. The

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-22 VMS User GuideFigure 6-26 Carrier Appearance, Diagnostic SwitchIf the diagnostic setup is not su

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-23MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and ControlBecause of the possibility of an interfering carrier being created if the r

Chapter 1 - General 1-9MN/22156, rev 12 Product DescriptionVMS Operation & Architecture A Vipersat network provides Internet Protocol (IP) connect

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-24 VMS User GuideFigure 6-29 Backup Command, VMS Server Menu 2. Enter the Name for the backup file

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-25MN/22156, rev 12 ViperView—Monitor and ControlRestore ProcedureNote: The database backup can only be restored on the sam

ViperView—Monitor and Control MN/22156, rev 126-26 VMS User Guide 3. From the Tree View icon in the Viperview main menu bar, select the Refresh comma

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-27MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sVMS Service Managers When VMS is started on the server and ViperView is open

VM S Se rvi ce M an a ge rs MN/22156, rev 126-28 VMS User GuideThe Network Manager also provides a means of exposing the satellite network(s) to c

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-29MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sFigure 6-35 Network Manager, Remote Site ViewInBand Management InBand mana

VM S Se rvi ce M an a ge rs MN/22156, rev 126-30 VMS User GuideFigure 6-36 Application Policies, Remote SiteDistribution Lists Distribution List

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-31MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sFigure 6-37 Distribution Lists, Remote SiteGuaranteed Bandwidth The InBand

VM S Se rvi ce M an a ge rs MN/22156, rev 126-32 VMS User GuideFigure 6-38 InBand Reservations SettingTotal bandwidth reservations for the satel

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-33MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sFigure 6-40 Satellite Bandwidth ReservationsThe Satellite Reservations win

Product Description MN/22156, rev 121-10 VMS User Guide• Satellite link Status• QoS displayed as EbN0 values for each circuit• Switching times and co

VM S Se rvi ce M an a ge rs MN/22156, rev 126-34 VMS User GuideThe divisions shown in the color bar will vary depending on a number of factors, in

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-35MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sFigure 6-42 Application Session SetupNote: The Type default is 64; howeve

VM S Se rvi ce M an a ge rs MN/22156, rev 126-36 VMS User GuideAn advanced switching table can be constructed for a remote modulator where specifi

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-37MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sNote that the calculated Bandwidth value for this table entry, 97.523 kHz, i

VM S Se rvi ce M an a ge rs MN/22156, rev 126-38 VMS User GuideFigure 6-47 Allocated Carrier for Remote (R_2)Roaming with Advanced Switching A R

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-39MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sFigure 6-48 Subnet Manager, Drop-Down MenuThe Parameter view for site devi

VM S Se rvi ce M an a ge rs MN/22156, rev 126-40 VMS User GuideOnce defined, the new subnet will appear as a new icon under the Subnet Manager. Po

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-41MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sfigure 6-51. If Space Segment Exclusions (described below) have been defined

VM S Se rvi ce M an a ge rs MN/22156, rev 126-42 VMS User GuideTo Post a new Exclusion zone, the following information is required:• VMS Host addr

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-43MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sFigure 6-52 Space Segment Exclusions, Satellite PropertiesOnce the segment

Chapter 1 - General 1-11MN/22156, rev 12 Product DescriptionNew in this Revision v 3.11.3 ReleaseCarrier Presence Switching Carrier Presence Switching

VM S Se rvi ce M an a ge rs MN/22156, rev 126-44 VMS User GuideSNMP Modem Manager The SNMP Modem Manager is the controlling VMS service for all no

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-45MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sFigure 6-54 N:M Hub Modem RedundancyFor additional information on the Redu

VM S Se rvi ce M an a ge rs MN/22156, rev 126-46 VMS User GuideThe Network View under the Vipersat Manager displays all of the units sharing the s

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-47MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sFigure 6-56 Manage Images commandSelecting the Manage Images command from

VM S Se rvi ce M an a ge rs MN/22156, rev 126-48 VMS User GuideFigure 6-58 Image Manager, Add SelectionTo upgrade the firmware image for a netwo

Chapter 6 - VMS Services 6-49MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv ice Ma n ag er sTo upgrade multiple units, use the Multi-Select feature (Ctrl-click, Shift-c

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Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-1CHAPTEROUT-OF-BAND UNITSGeneral Out-of-Band management and switching serves to control satellite modems that either u

Ge ner al MN/22156, rev 127-2 VMS User Guide• The ModCod setting to be used for the channel can be specified, both when configuring the circuit and w

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-3MN/22156, rev 12 Gene ral 1. Connect the target CiM-25 unit to a PC workstation and assign a valid IP address for the

Product Description MN/22156, rev 121-12 VMS User GuideThe different HTTP request methods used for transactions:• GET – request method that returns t

SNMP Modem Manager MN/22156, rev 127-4 VMS User GuideSNMP Modem ManagerThe SNMP Modem Manager is the controlling service for all non-Vipersat Out-of-

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-5MN/22156, rev 12 SN MP M od em M an age rFigure 7-2 SNMP Modem Manager PropertiesThere are three settable paramete

SNMP Modem Manager MN/22156, rev 127-6 VMS User GuideFigure 7-3 New SNMP Modem dialog 3. Configure the parameter settings for the new modem:a. Ente

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-7MN/22156, rev 12 SN MP M od em M an age rFigure 7-4 CDM-600L Unit Properties dialogNote that, in this dialog, the

SNMP Modem Manager MN/22156, rev 127-8 VMS User GuideParameter View When a modem unit is selected from the tree list in the left ViperView window pan

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-9MN/22156, rev 12 SN MP M od em M an age r• Refresh – Clicking the Refresh command will read the current state of all

SNMP Modem Manager MN/22156, rev 127-10 VMS User GuideFigure 7-7 Binding Modulator to Up Converter, SNMP ModemFigure 7-8 Binding Demodulator to D

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-11MN/22156, rev 12 SN MP M od em M an age rNow that the binding procedure for the first unit has been completed with

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-12 VMS User GuideSwitching Out-of-Band ModemsOverviewSNMP controlled modems are defined as Out-of-Band

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-13MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsOut-of-Band Circuit Manager (OBCM)GeneralOBCM is utilized for switching

Chapter 1 - General 1-13MN/22156, rev 12 Product DescriptionDrag-and-Drop The option to Drag-and-Drop a modem/router unit onto an antenna is now suppo

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-14 VMS User Guidesetting that defines the ModCod. With SNMP controlled modems, the ModCod must be pres

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-15MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsFigure 7-10 Create OOB Circuit, Hub and Remote commandsBecause circui

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-16 VMS User GuideFigure 7-11 Circuit Identification, Full Duplex P2P 2. Select the Full Duplex Point

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-17MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsFigure 7-12 Circuit Configuration, Full Duplex P2P 5. Click on the Ma

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-18 VMS User Guide 7. Enter the channel Bit Rate and the reference Power level for the Managed unit (le

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-19MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsThis box must be checked if the circuit requires an exact match to the

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-20 VMS User GuideFigure 7-15 Commit Page, Full Duplex P2PA red check mark will indicate if the Circu

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-21MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsFigure 7-16 Circuit Identification, Half Duplex Broadcast 2. Select t

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-22 VMS User GuideFigure 7-17 Circuit Configuration, Half Duplex BroadcastFigure 7-18 Select Modula

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-23MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band Modemsacceptable, such as for modem units that utilize Ethernet as the primar

Product Description MN/22156, rev 121-14 VMS User GuideDual Speed Status Update Timer The Vipersat Manager Status Update Message timer now provides t

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-24 VMS User GuideFigure 7-19 Select Demodulator, Half Duplex BroadcastFigure 7-20 Circuit Configur

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-25MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsFigure 7-21 Summary Page, Half Duplex Broadcast 16. Click on the Next

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-26 VMS User GuideFigure 7-22 Commit Page, Half Duplex BroadcastCustom Circuit ConfigurationWhile Ful

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-27MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsDescription field text entry: use Ctrl+Enter to create a new line indep

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-28 VMS User GuideFigure 7-24 Circuit Configuration, CustomFigure 7-25 Custom Circuit, First Channe

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-29MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsThe VMS uses the reference power setting as a basis for calculating the

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-30 VMS User GuideClick on the Managed Device bar to select the next managed device (for the second cha

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-31MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsFigure 7-27 Custom Circuit, Second Channel CompletedFigure 7-28 Sum

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-32 VMS User GuideIf the configuration is accepted by the wizard, the page will indicate that the Circu

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-33MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsFigure 7-30 Circuit Operations Command MenuCommands to Setup, Takedow

Chapter 1 - General 1-15MN/22156, rev 12 Con ta ct I nfo rm ationContact Information Customer Support Contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support for inf

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-34 VMS User GuideFigure 7-32 Point-to-Point Circuit StatusFigure 7-33 Broadcast Circuit SetupFigur

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-35MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsFigure 7-35 Custom Circuit SetupFigure 7-36 Custom Circuit Status,

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-36 VMS User GuideFigure 7-37 Custom Circuit Status, 2nd ChannelArrangeLink Circuit OperationsThis se

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-37MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsFigure 7-38 Circuit Specific Options Tab, Schedule Setup PageFigure 7

Switching Out-of-Band Modems MN/22156, rev 127-38 VMS User GuideClick on the Add Schedule button in the lower portion of the page to proceed to the S

Chapter 7 - Out-of-Band Units 7-39MN/22156, rev 12 Switching Out-of-Band ModemsClicking on a circuit will highlight it and display the associated chan

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Appendix A - VMS Cross Banding A-1APPENDIXVMS CROSS BANDINGThe VMS has the capability to accommodate applications involving satellite cross strapping

MN/22156, rev 12A-2 VMS User Guide• The satellite has mapped the transponder from one antenna to a transponder on another antenna.• The satellite ser

Appendix A - VMS Cross Banding A-3MN/22156, rev 12Vipersat Cross Banding SolutionFigure A-2 illustrates a schematic representation of a cross banded s

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MN/22156, rev 12A-4 VMS User GuideFigure A-3 VMS Cross Banded Network ConfigurationIn response to the network configuration shown in figure A-3 the

Appendix A - VMS Cross Banding A-5MN/22156, rev 12Figure A-4 illustrates the results of the VMS solution for managing and control-ling the cross bande

MN/22156, rev 12A-6 VMS User GuideFigure A-5 Transponder dialog, C to KuFigure A-6 Transponder dialog, Ku to CTo create a new transponder, right-

Appendix B - Antenna Visibility B-1APPENDIXANTENNA VISIBILITY GeneralAntenna Visibility is a powerful tool in the VMS that allows an operator to contr

Using Antenna Visibility MN/22156, rev 12B-2 VMS User GuideUsing Antenna VisibilityAntenna Visibility is accessed by right-clicking on the desired sa

Appendix B - Antenna Visibility B-3MN/22156, rev 12 Usin g A nte nn a Vi si bilit yFigure B-2 Ku-band Visibility Ranges, Center/BandwidthThe frequen

Using Antenna Visibility MN/22156, rev 12B-4 VMS User Guidebility tab, showing either a center frequency with bandwidth, or a base frequency and top

Appendix B - Antenna Visibility B-5MN/22156, rev 12 Usin g A nte nn a Vi si bilit yExample — Blocking Spectrum Affected by Local Ground Frequency Inte

Using Antenna Visibility MN/22156, rev 12B-6 VMS User GuideUsing the visibility Subtract function, a new block for this area of interference can be c

Appendix B - Antenna Visibility B-7MN/22156, rev 12 Usin g A nte nn a Vi si bilit yThis configuration results in the VMS switching as shown below. The

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-1CHAPTERVMS INSTALLATION GeneralFor specifications for the minimum recommended hardware and software plat-form configur

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Appendix C - Redundancy C-1APPENDIXREDUNDANCYGeneralThis appendix describes the optional redundancy services that protect critical Vipersat network eq

VMS Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-2 VMS User GuideVMS RedundancyDescriptionVMS redundancy (protection) increases the system availability of a Vipersat

Appendix C - Redundancy C-3MN/22156, rev 12 VMS RedundancyRedundant Hot-StandbyIn a redundant configuration, the VMS servers run in parallel. The VMS

VMS Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-4 VMS User Guidemanually switches the server back to active mode, or a failure occurs causing an automatic switch-ov

Appendix C - Redundancy C-5MN/22156, rev 12 VMS RedundancyServer Synchronization Server synchronization is always executed by/from the active VMS serv

VMS Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-6 VMS User Guideto the lost heartbeat of the former active server. When the former active server returns, it will de

Appendix C - Redundancy C-7MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Redundancyfigure C-2). The next server status that is displayed is that of the local server, followed

VMS Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-8 VMS User GuideFigure C-3 ViperView, VMS Server Drop-down Menu 3. From the VMS Server drop-down menu, select the

Appendix C - Redundancy C-9MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Redundancy 4. Click on the Redundancy tab to configure the redundancy settings for this server (figure

Ge ner al MN/22156, rev 122-2 VMS User GuideVMS Server - MS Windows Update Setting The Microsoft Windows Update feature provides a selection of confi

VMS Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-10 VMS User GuideThe daily time is generally set for when traffic is typically at a low level, such as early morning

Appendix C - Redundancy C-11MN/22156, rev 12 VMS RedundancyNOC, for example.Click the Traps tab, shown in figure C-6, to display the existing SNMP Man

VMS Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-12 VMS User GuideFigure C-7 Activate Command, VMS Server Menu 9. From the Active VMS server, select the Synchroniz

Appendix C - Redundancy C-13MN/22156, rev 12 VMS RedundancyThis concludes the procedure for installing and configuring the VMS redun-dancy servers.• T

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-14 VMS User GuideN:M Hub Modem RedundancyDescriptionThe N:M Hub Modem Redundancy service provides for the

Appendix C - Redundancy C-15MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem RedundancyFigure C-9 N:M Redundancy Logic DiagramThe switching control mechanism is compl

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-16 VMS User GuideThe spare unit is selected in order of IP address. If the spare unit fails to respond or

Appendix C - Redundancy C-17MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem Redundancy• The VMS, managed power strip, and hub modems must be on the same LAN segment• A

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-18 VMS User GuideFigure C-10 N:M Block DiagramSample InstallationFigure C-11 shows a diagram of a sample

Appendix C - Redundancy C-19MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem RedundancyFigure C-11 Typical N:M Redundant InstallationThe URL http://www.servertech.com

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-3MN/22156, rev 12 Gene ralFigure 2-2 Windows Update, Change Settings window 3. Select the update setting from the dro

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-20 VMS User GuideSetting Up N:M RedundancyThere are 3 hierarchal objects in N:M Redundancy, as shown in fi

Appendix C - Redundancy C-21MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem RedundancyRedundancy Manager The Device Redundancy Manager is loaded as a service in ViperV

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-22 VMS User GuideFigure C-16 Group Drop-down MenuPower StripsSelecting Create Strip from the drop-down m

Appendix C - Redundancy C-23MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem RedundancyFigure C-18 New Power Strip dialogThe operator can name the strip (such as ref

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-24 VMS User GuideRedundancy GroupsAfter declaring the strip(s), right-click on the main redundancy group a

Appendix C - Redundancy C-25MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem RedundancyFigure C-22 Enable Hearbeat in VMS, CDM-570/570L (left), SLM-5650A (right)Right

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-26 VMS User GuideHub SLM-5650A ModemConnect to the Hub modem using the Web interface, then select the Vipe

Appendix C - Redundancy C-27MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem Redundancyimportant step after populating the group), restore the device configuration, cle

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-28 VMS User GuideSystem RestorationOnce VMS performs a unit restoration, the backup unit will take on all

Appendix C - Redundancy C-29MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem RedundancyFigure C-28 New Configuration dialogGive the configuration file an appropriate

Ge ner al MN/22156, rev 122-4 VMS User Guide• Upgrade Installation - An installation on a server that has previously been installed as a VMS server i

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-30 VMS User GuideBy default the file will be saved in the location shown in figure C-30.Figure C-30 Sav

Appendix C - Redundancy C-31MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem RedundancyFigure C-31 Importing FileSelect the appropriate file from the list:Figure C-32

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-32 VMS User Guidemends using VLOAD to maintain backups of all network units. These backup files can be use

Appendix C - Redundancy C-33MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem RedundancyHow N:M Redundancy WorksIn the event of failure of any active device, a unit from

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-34 VMS User Guide 2. When an event is detected that requires a redundancy switch, VMS sends a notification

Appendix C - Redundancy C-35MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem RedundancyCaution: A repaired failed unit will have the same IP address and function as it

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-36 VMS User Guide 2. On the Administration > Feature Configuration page shown in figure C-34, enter the

Appendix C - Redundancy C-37MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem Redundancyuse this IP address, make certain that the IP address is on the Hub subnet and is

N:M Hub Modem Redundancy MN/22156, rev 12C-38 VMS User GuideFigure C-38 Transmit Configuration page, CDM-570/570L 9. On the Satellite Modem Configu

Appendix C - Redundancy C-39MN/22156, rev 12 N:M Hub Modem RedundancyFigure C-40 BUC Configuration, CDM-570/570L 11. On the Satellite Modem Configur

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-5MN/22156, rev 12 Pr epare Serve r for V MS I ns tal la tionPrepare Server for VMS Installation The Vipersat Managemen

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Appendix D - SNMP Traps D-1APPENDIXSNMP TRAPS IntroductionThis appendix describes the use of SNMP traps by the Vipersat Management System (VMS). SNMP

Introduction MN/22156, rev 12D-2 VMS User GuideUsing SNMP Traps SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) along with the associated Vipersat Manageme

Appendix D - SNMP Traps D-3MN/22156, rev 12 Co nf i gu rin g S NMP Tr apsConfiguring SNMP Traps To configure SNMP traps, from ViperView, shown in fig

Co nfi gur in g SN MP T ra p s MN/22156, rev 12D-4 VMS User GuideSelect the Traps tab to display the SNMP Manager TRAP dialog shown in figure D-3. Yo

Appendix D - SNMP Traps D-5MN/22156, rev 12 Co nf i gu rin g S NMP Tr apsModify Selecting an existing Trap Destination from the list as shown in figu

Su mma ry MN/22156, rev 12D-6 VMS User GuideSummary You should keep in mind the following characteristics of an SNMP Trap.• SNMP is not a “reliable”

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-1APPENDIXAUTOMATIC SWITCHINGGeneralAutomatic switching is a feature of the VMS that allows dynamically changing the

Ge ner al MN/22156, rev 12E-2 VMS User Guideback to these intelligent modem/routers, effectively managing the Vipersat network operation in real time,

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-3MN/22156, rev 12 Gene ralshould be used as a starting point. These defaults are stored in each modulator/demodulat

Pr epa re S er ver for VM S In sta llati on MN/22156, rev 122-6 VMS User GuideFigure 2-3 System Control PanelFigure 2-4 System Properties—Advan

Lo ad S wi tch ing MN/22156, rev 12E-4 VMS User GuideLoad Switching OverviewThere are three primary functional components involved in the load switchi

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-5MN/22156, rev 12 Lo ad S wi tch in gThe basic concept for all load switching is that a running average of current

Lo ad S wi tch ing MN/22156, rev 12E-6 VMS User GuideTable E-1 STDMA ACK MessageIf there is adequate return path bandwidth available, the values of

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-7MN/22156, rev 12 Lo ad S wi tch in g• Dynamic Slot Mode – The slot size for each Remote is computed based on the t

Lo ad S wi tch ing MN/22156, rev 12E-8 VMS User GuideLoad Switching—STDMA HubBefore discussing how load switching is determined, it is necessary to ex

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-9MN/22156, rev 12 Lo ad S wi tch in g• Load Switching – This is a type of Automatic Switching that is based on the

Lo ad S wi tch ing MN/22156, rev 12E-10 VMS User GuideIf the average bandwidth used exceeds the threshold percentage of available bandwidth, then a fl

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-11MN/22156, rev 12 Lo ad S wi tch in gFigure E-5 Auto Switching Menu, CDM-570/570L RemoteFigure E-6 Remote Load

Lo ad S wi tch ing MN/22156, rev 12E-12 VMS User Guide• SCPC Step Down Threshold – Similar to the Step Up Threshold, except Step Down is used to trigg

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-13MN/22156, rev 12 Lo ad S wi tch in gLoad Switch ExampleAn automatic load switching example, illustrated in the sc

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-7MN/22156, rev 12 Pr epare Serve r for V MS I ns tal la tionFigure 2-5 DEP tab 4. Select the Turn on DEP for essenti

Lo ad S wi tch ing MN/22156, rev 12E-14 VMS User Guide 3. The STDMA Controller compares the Remote’s pre-selected buffer limits with its buffer status

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-15MN/22156, rev 12 Lo ad S wi tch in gThis entire process is automatic, following the policies established for the

Application Switching MN/22156, rev 12E-16 VMS User GuideApplication SwitchingNote: This Application Switching section refers to functionality of the

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-17MN/22156, rev 12 App li catio n S wit chingEach application type will have been assigned a bandwidth allocation w

To S Sw it chi ng MN/22156, rev 12E-18 VMS User GuideToS SwitchingToS BackgroundThe Type of Service (ToS) byte is an 8-bit field contained within the

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-19MN/22156, rev 12 To S Sw it chingthe clear and often provides the only mechanism for identifying and prioritize t

To S Sw it chi ng MN/22156, rev 12E-20 VMS User GuideConfigurationThe ToS switching feature can be configured within the SLM-5650A modem using either

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-21MN/22156, rev 12 To S Sw it chingExample ImplementationsToS Switching Per DeviceFor applications that require an

To S Sw it chi ng MN/22156, rev 12E-22 VMS User GuideFigure E-12 Per Type ToS Switching ExampleToS RemarkingFor situations where the application dev

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-23MN/22156, rev 12 To S Sw it chingFigure E-13 ToS Remarking ApplicationToS to DSCP Value ConversionsApplication

Pr epa re S er ver for VM S In sta llati on MN/22156, rev 122-8 VMS User GuideShould the new VMS installation fail, the fall-back procedure would b

To S Sw it chi ng MN/22156, rev 12E-24 VMS User GuideMesh Setup Based on ToS DetectionThe detection of a ToS stamped packet by a remote modem can prov

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-25MN/22156, rev 12 Entry Channel Mode SwitchingEntry Channel Mode Switching Entry Channel Mode (ECM) provides a met

Entry Channel Mode Switching MN/22156, rev 12E-26 VMS User Guidetheir SCPC carrier inhibit flag set. The keep alive message is sent once every two sec

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-27MN/22156, rev 12 Entry Channel Mode SwitchingFigure E-15 ECM Switch Recovery: < 3 minutesUnit Reboot0Burst D

Entry Channel Mode Switching MN/22156, rev 12E-28 VMS User GuideFigure E-16 ECM Switch Recovery: > 3 minutesUsing STDMA ECMEntry Channel mode ope

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-29MN/22156, rev 12 Entry Channel Mode SwitchingCDM-570/L and the SLM-5650A; the UI page appearances may differ, how

Entry Channel Mode Switching MN/22156, rev 12E-30 VMS User GuideFigure E-18 ECM Remote List Page, CDM-570/570L 2. From the STDMA Remote List, select

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-31MN/22156, rev 12 Entry Channel Mode Switchingand not switch out to SCPC unless either an application switch occur

Entry Channel Mode Switching MN/22156, rev 12E-32 VMS User Guiderequired acquisition time of the receiver and the amount of time allowed for M&C p

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-33MN/22156, rev 12 Entry Channel Mode SwitchingFigure E-21 Entry Channel Mode v2 Configuration, HubRemote Configu

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-9MN/22156, rev 12 Pr epare Serve r for V MS I ns tal la tionFigure 2-7 VMS Backup Save As dialogPrepare for Crypto-K

Entry Channel Mode Switching MN/22156, rev 12E-34 VMS User GuideFigure E-22 Entry Channel Mode v2 Configuration, RemoteECM ProcessingA detailed repr

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-35MN/22156, rev 12 Entry Channel Mode SwitchingFigure E-23 ECMv2 Processing Diagram B ootVMS RemoteSatellite Dela

Ca rrier Pre se nce Sw it c hi ng MN/22156, rev 12E-36 VMS User GuideCarrier Presence Switching Overview Carrier Presence Switching (CPS) allows the

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-37MN/22156, rev 12 Ca rri er Prese nce Sw itc hi ngFigure E-24 Entry Rate, InBand Application PoliciesFigure E-

Ca rrier Pre se nce Sw it c hi ng MN/22156, rev 12E-38 VMS User GuideAs a policy setting, the Entry Rate parameter is hierarchical. By default, it i

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-39MN/22156, rev 12 Ca rri er Prese nce Sw itc hi ngWith the settings shown in the example above, this particular

Ca rrier Pre se nce Sw it c hi ng MN/22156, rev 12E-40 VMS User GuideFigure E-29 Pool Vacancy exampleThe allocation of bandwidth will remain uncha

Appendix E - Automatic Switching E-41MN/22156, rev 12 Ca rri er Prese nce Sw itc hi ngFigure E-31 Resource ErrorSwitch All on Roam Away — Satellit

Ca rrier Pre se nce Sw it c hi ng MN/22156, rev 12E-42 VMS User GuideThis parameter must be enabled on all satellites within the network when config

Appendix F - Northbound Interface F-1APPENDIXNORTHBOUND INTERFACE General The VMS SNMP module Northbound Interface (NBI) available in version 3.10 or

Document Revision HistoryRevision Date Description07/03/07Initial Release.Note: This new document part number, MN/22156, supersedes the previous VMS U

Pr epa re S er ver for VM S In sta llati on MN/22156, rev 122-10 VMS User GuideFigure 2-8 Server Menu, ViperViewFigure 2-9 Serial Number, Serve

NB I Fe at ure Des cript ion MN/22156, rev 12F-2 VMS User GuideNBI Feature DescriptionIn order to reduce the management overhead for typical device

Appendix F - Northbound Interface F-3MN/22156, rev 12 N BI F ea tur e D escri ptionFigure F-1 SNMP Flow Diagram

Op era ti ona l St at us Q uer ie s MN/22156, rev 12F-4 VMS User GuideOperational Status Queries The VMS exposes certain operational status via SNMP

Appendix F - Northbound Interface F-5MN/22156, rev 12 Ope ra tio na l St at us Q ue rie sHub Demodulator Eb/No One of the main preferences is to corre

Proxy Caching Support MN/22156, rev 12F-6 VMS User GuideProxy Caching SupportWhen operating as a proxy on behalf of Comtech network equipment, the

Appendix F - Northbound Interface F-7MN/22156, rev 12 Op e ra ti ona l P roc ed ure sOperational ProceduresThere are two sets of VMS MIB files that co

Op era ti ona l P roc ed ure s MN/22156, rev 12F-8 VMS User GuideFigure F-2 Read Community for System QueriesFigure F-3 Read Community for Unit

Appendix F - Northbound Interface F-9MN/22156, rev 12 Op e ra ti ona l P roc ed ure sFigure F-4 Table of RemotesThe example above used a Tree View o

Op era ti ona l P roc ed ure s MN/22156, rev 12F-10 VMS User GuideFigure F-5 Remote Alarm CountLink StatisticsHub Demodulator Eb/No One of the mai

Appendix F - Northbound Interface F-11MN/22156, rev 12 Op e ra ti ona l P roc ed ure sreceiving Hub demodulator as well. This variable operates much l

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-11MN/22156, rev 12 Pr epare Serve r for V MS I ns tal la tionFigure 2-10 Licensing Information, Crypto-Key 4. Perfor

Op era ti ona l P roc ed ure s MN/22156, rev 12F-12 VMS User GuideFigure F-7 Example VS OIDsThe example below shows a step through of CDM-840 dyna

Appendix F - Northbound Interface F-13MN/22156, rev 12 Op e ra ti ona l P roc ed ure sThe second Hub associated (switched) demodulator is known in the

Op era ti ona l P roc ed ure s MN/22156, rev 12F-14 VMS User GuideCaching Test VerificationUse one or all listed variables in the “Vipersat Manageme

Appendix F - Northbound Interface F-15MN/22156, rev 12 Ca ched M IB V ar iab le sCached MIB Variables The specific MIB variables that are cached vary

Ca che d M IB V ar iab le s MN/22156, rev 12F-16 VMS User GuideCDM-800, Version 1.4.xcdm800UnitAlarmscdm800TrafficEthernetAlarms cdm800TxAlarms cdm

Appendix F - Northbound Interface F-17MN/22156, rev 12 Ca ched M IB V ar iab le sCDM-840, Version 1.4.xCDD-880, Version 1.4.xcdm840UnitAlarmscdm840Tra

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Appendix G - VMS Client Users G-1APPENDIXVMS CLIENT USERS General VMS v3.11.x (and later) offers user authentication, with the ability to create remot

Se rve r C onf igu ra ti on MN/22156, rev 12G-2 VMS User GuideServer Configuration Most of the required configuration is done on the server. If the

Appendix G - VMS Client Users G-3MN/22156, rev 12 Se rver C on fig ur ationFigure G-2 Create VMS User Group 2. Set the local network access security

Pr epa re S er ver for VM S In sta llati on MN/22156, rev 122-12 VMS User GuideNote: The “Show processes from all users” checkbox at the bottom of

Se rve r C onf igu ra ti on MN/22156, rev 12G-4 VMS User GuideFigure G-3 Security Options Setting 3. Set the COM Security permissions. Browse to A

Appendix G - VMS Client Users G-5MN/22156, rev 12 Se rver C on fig ur ationFigure G-4 Component Services, My Computer PropertiesFigure G-5 COM Sec

Se rve r C onf igu ra ti on MN/22156, rev 12G-6 VMS User GuideFigure G-6 Access Permission, Security LimitsFigure G-7 Select Users or GroupsIn t

Appendix G - VMS Client Users G-7MN/22156, rev 12 Se rver C on fig ur ationFigure G-8 Permissions for VMS UsersFigure G-9 Launch and Activation Pe

Se rve r C onf igu ra ti on MN/22156, rev 12G-8 VMS User Guide 4. Set the DCOM Security. Return to the Component Services window and expand the My C

Appendix G - VMS Client Users G-9MN/22156, rev 12 Se rver C on fig ur ationOpen the Security tab and ensure that the Customize radio buttons are selec

Se rve r C onf igu ra ti on MN/22156, rev 12G-10 VMS User GuideFigure G-13 VMS Security, Launch and Activation PermissionsFigure G-14 VMS Securi

Appendix G - VMS Client Users G-11MN/22156, rev 12 Se rver C on fig ur ation 5. Create the VMS user. Browse to Administrative Tools\Computer Managemen

Se rve r C onf igu ra ti on MN/22156, rev 12G-12 VMS User GuideFigure G-16 Create new VMS Client UserFigure G-17 New Client User Properties, Mem

Appendix G - VMS Client Users G-13MN/22156, rev 12 Se rver C on fig ur ationIf any user group names appear in the list, select them and Remove them.Cl

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-13MN/22156, rev 12 Pr epare Serve r for V MS I ns tal la tionFigure 2-12 Task Manager Warning dialog 4. After each o

Cl ien t C o nf igu ra t io n MN/22156, rev 12G-14 VMS User GuideClient Configuration Configuration of the client workstation is fairly simple. Alwa

Appendix G - VMS Client Users G-15MN/22156, rev 12 Cl ient C onfig ura ti on 3. Verify VMS client access. [The VMS Server must be running VOS, the Vip

Cl ien t C o nf igu ra t io n MN/22156, rev 12G-16 VMS User GuideNote: If multi-layer login security is employed for this VMS, access may be read-o

Appendix H - Glossary H-1APPENDIXGLOSSARYAACK A signal used in computing and other fields to indicate acknowledgement, such as a packet message used i

MN/22156, rev 12H-2 VMS User GuideBER Bit Error Rate (sometimes Ratio) – A measure of the number of data bits received incorrectly compared to the tot

Appendix H - Glossary H-3MN/22156, rev 12CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check – A method of applying a checksum to a block of data to determine if any errors o

MN/22156, rev 12H-4 VMS User GuideEs/N0The ratio of Es (energy per symbol) and N0 (noise power spectral density per Hz). This is closely approximate t

Appendix H - Glossary H-5MN/22156, rev 12GIR Guaranteed Information RateGroup ID A number assigned to equipment which defines it as a member of a grou

MN/22156, rev 12H-6 VMS User GuideIGMP Internet Group Management Protocol – An IP communications protocol used by network hosts and adjacent routers t

Appendix H - Glossary H-7MN/22156, rev 12LO Local Oscillator – A component used in upconverters, downconverters, and transponders for frequency transl

Pr epa re S er ver for VM S In sta llati on MN/22156, rev 122-14 VMS User GuideFigure 2-13 Programs and Features Control Panel 2. Select Vipersat

MN/22156, rev 12H-8 VMS User GuideNOC Network Operations Center – The main control center for network operations. A NOC can interrogate, control, and

Appendix H - Glossary H-9MN/22156, rev 12PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network – The world’s public circuit-switched telephone network, digital and a

MN/22156, rev 12H-10 VMS User GuideRF Radio Frequency – A generic term for signals at frequencies above those used for baseband or IF.RFC Request For

Appendix H - Glossary H-11MN/22156, rev 12StarTopologyA network topology which, if drawn as a logical representation, resembles a star with a hub at t

MN/22156, rev 12H-12 VMS User GuideUDPMulticastA multicast transmission using the UDP protocol.Unicast Transmitting information/data packets to a sing

Appendix H - Glossary H-13MN/22156, rev 12expose resources in their satellite network to other service providers, customers, or partners.VoIP Voice ov

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VMS User Guide Index-1Numerics10 MHzinternal adjustment 4-12reference 4-69, 4-70AACM 4-37, 4-62definition H-1enable 4-63modcods 3-73, 4-60, 4-63acqui

Index-2 VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12CIR 6-31definition H-2circuitID 4-12, 4-66scheduler 2-40clientinstallation 2-32, G-14color indicators 1-10, 6-8

VMS User Guide Index-3MN/22156, rev 12DVB 4-64Eb/N0 alarm point 4-68enable 4-66Es/N0 alarm point 4-66frequency 4-65, 4-66gold code 4-66modcod 4-65, 4

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-15MN/22156, rev 12 Pr epare Serve r for V MS I ns tal la tionFigure 2-14 VMS, Uninstall Program 3. Perform an uninst

Index-4 VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12TRANSEC 3-9, 3-117entry channel mode 4-39error detection 6-8Es/No 4-37alarm point 4-66definition H-4target marg

VMS User Guide Index-5MN/22156, rev 12how to use this manual 1-1hub channel controller 4-39IIGMP 4-46definition H-6enable 4-47last member query inter

Index-6 VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12allocatable flag 3-49carrier state 4-62data rate 4-60DVB 4-58FEC type 4-60framing 4-62frequency 4-60gold code 4

VMS User Guide Index-7MN/22156, rev 12configure command 4-9, 5-11demodulatoracquisition range 4-68Active / alternate switch 4-65circuit ID 4-66data r

Index-8 VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12gold code 4-61interface type 4-62link adaptation 4-62Maximum modcod 4-63modcod 4-60power level 4-61roll off 4-6

VMS User Guide Index-9MN/22156, rev 12site 3-55, 3-92ToS 3-13product description 1-5QQoSDiffServ 4-26DSCP 4-26priority 4-26enablefiltering 4-34SAR 4-

Index-10 VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12delete 5-8event log 5-7force registration 5-5hard reset 5-5management settings 5-13manual handoff 5-6modem set

VMS User Guide Index-11MN/22156, rev 12definition H-10manager trap D-4MIB 7-1, D-1, D-2modem manager 6-44northbound interface F-1proxy F-1trap 1-2, C

Index-12 VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12trap 1-2, 4-51, C-6, C-10, D-1, D-2, D-3,D-5, D-6Uuninstall VMS 2-13unit name 4-11user authentication 3-23, G-

VM S Se rve r I nst all at ion MN/22156, rev 122-16 VMS User GuideVMS Server Installation Note: If this is a clean installation, ensure that the Vip

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-17MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv er I ns tal la tionFigure 2-16 License Agreement screen 4. The VMS software is comprise

VM S Se rve r I nst all at ion MN/22156, rev 122-18 VMS User GuideFigure 2-17 Installation Type screen 5. Click the Next button to proceed to the V

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-19MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv er I ns tal la tionuser account that was created previously (see “Prepare Server for VMS

11 3/15/13 New functionality in v3.11.0: Dual-level User Account Control; ROSS driver enhancement; SOTM Roaming support for Advanced VSAT Series800; C

VM S Se rve r I nst all at ion MN/22156, rev 122-20 VMS User Guide 12. Click the Next button to proceed. 13. In the Choose Install Location dialog sh

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-21MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv er I ns tal la tionFigure 2-21 Choose Start Menu Folder dialog 15. The installation pro

VM S Se rve r I nst all at ion MN/22156, rev 122-22 VMS User GuideFigure 2-23 VMS Setup Wizard Finish dialogManagement Security Installation — Opti

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-23MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv er I ns tal la tionNote: If this is a stand-alone installation on a workgroup server, or

VM S Se rve r I nst all at ion MN/22156, rev 122-24 VMS User GuideFigure 2-25 Administrative Tools 3. Expand the Component Services tree until “My

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-25MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv er I ns tal la tionFigure 2-27 Com Security, Edit Limits 5. In the Launch Permissions w

VM S Se rve r I nst all at ion MN/22156, rev 122-26 VMS User Guide 6. Ensure that the Location selection is the domain, then type “VMS” in the object

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-27MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv er I ns tal la tionVerify Server Installation This verification process utilizes the Vipe

VM S Se rve r I nst all at ion MN/22156, rev 122-28 VMS User GuideFigure 2-32 Vipersat Management System ServiceThis will start the VOS (Vipersat O

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-29MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv er I ns tal la tionThe ViperView window will appear, as shown in figure 2-34. Figure 2-34

ToC iChapter 1General How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Manual Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Chap

VM S Se rve r I nst all at ion MN/22156, rev 122-30 VMS User GuideFigure 2-35 Application Error, Event ViewerFigure 2-36 Event Properties windowI

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-31MN/22156, rev 12 VM S Se rv er I ns tal la tionIf the key is not the cause of the Start failure, repeat the installat

VMS Client Installation MN/22156, rev 122-32 VMS User GuideVMS Client Installation The Vipersat Management System Client software should be installed

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-33MN/22156, rev 12 VMS C li ent In sta ll ationFigure 2-37 Client Installation TypeOnce the installation wizard is f

VMS Client Installation MN/22156, rev 122-34 VMS User GuideFigure 2-38 Connect dialog 3. The ViperView window will appear, as shown in figure 2-39.

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-35MN/22156, rev 12 Vi per Gl obe In st all at io nViperGlobe Installation ViperGlobe is an optional VMS application pr

ViperGlobe Installation MN/22156, rev 122-36 VMS User GuideFigure 2-41 Choose Start Menu Folder 4. Click the Next button to proceed to the Choose C

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-37MN/22156, rev 12 Vi per Gl obe In st all at io nNote: This PC workstation must have internet access for this type o

ViperGlobe Installation MN/22156, rev 122-38 VMS User GuideFigure 2-44 DirectX Download and Installation 6. Click on the Next button, then Finish t

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-39MN/22156, rev 12 Vi per Gl obe In st all at io nVerify ViperGlobe Installation After installation, and with all Clie

ii VMS User GuideMN/22156, rev 12Chapter 3VMS Configuration General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Configuration A

VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration MN/22156, rev 122-40 VMS User GuideVMS Web Services Installation & Configuration Services Overv

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-41MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Web Services Installation & ConfigurationRequests and responses transmitted between the web

VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration MN/22156, rev 122-42 VMS User GuideServer PreparationVerify that Internet Information Services (IIS

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-43MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Web Services Installation & ConfigurationFigure 2-49 Server Manager, Add Roles 3. Click on

VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration MN/22156, rev 122-44 VMS User Guide 4. Click Next to continue to the Select Server Roles page of th

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-45MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Web Services Installation & ConfigurationFigure 2-52 Web Server (IIS) Page 6. Click Next t

VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration MN/22156, rev 122-46 VMS User GuideFigure 2-53 Select Role Services, ASP.NET 7. The Role Services

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-47MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Web Services Installation & ConfigurationEnsure that the check boxes for this service are as

VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration MN/22156, rev 122-48 VMS User GuideFigure 2-56 Confirm Installation Selections 10. .Review the In

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-49MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Web Services Installation & ConfigurationFigure 2-57 Installation Results 11. The Server M

ToC iiiMN/22156, rev 12Chapter 4Configuring Network Modems General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Hardware/Softwar

VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration MN/22156, rev 122-50 VMS User GuideFigure 2-58 Server Manager, Roles SummarySet the ASP.NET State

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-51MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration 2. Click to select the ASP.NET State Service and S

VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration MN/22156, rev 122-52 VMS User GuideUninstall Previous Version (Upgrade)If a previous version of VMS

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-53MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Web Services Installation & ConfigurationFigure 2-62 Confirm Uninstall Prompt 3. Following

VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration MN/22156, rev 122-54 VMS User GuideInstallation ProcedureNote that the installation and configurati

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-55MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Web Services Installation & ConfigurationFigure 2-64 VMS SOAP Server Setup Wizard 2. Click

VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration MN/22156, rev 122-56 VMS User GuideFigure 2-66 VMS SOAP Server Configuration• VCS PortThis parame

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-57MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration 5. Enter the parameters described above, then clic

VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration MN/22156, rev 122-58 VMS User GuideWeb Applications InstallationFor the installation procedure for

Chapter 2 - VMS Installation 2-59MN/22156, rev 12 VMS Web Services Installation & Configuration 3. Enter an account user name and password that ma