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GatesAir Maxiva XTE MSC2

The GatesAir Maxiva XTE Multi-System Controller (MSC2) monitors and controls transmitter systems and controls RF switching. The MSC2 supports a range of backup options, including 1+1, full N+1, and dual-transmitter installations.

This connector monitors the activity of the GatesAir Maxiva XTE MSC2 device.

About

Version Info

Range Key Features Based on System Impact
1.0.0.x [SLC Main] Initial version. - -

Product Info

Range Supported Firmware
1.0.0.x -

System Info

Range DCF Integration Cassandra Compliant Linked Components Exported Components
1.0.0.x No Yes - -

Configuration

Connections

SNMP Connection

This connector uses a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) connection and requires the following input during element creation:

SNMP CONNECTION:

  • IP address/host: The polling IP or URL of the destination.
  • IP port: The IP port of the destination.

SNMP Settings:

  • Get community string: The community string used when reading values from the device (default: public).
  • Set community string: The community string used when setting values on the device (default: private).

Web Interface

The web interface is only accessible when the client machine has network access to the product.

How to use (1.0.0.x)

  • The connector will work for both 1+1 and N+1 systems. As these are mutually exclusive, only one system type will be polled and displayed at a time.

  • On the General page, you can switch page visibility and polling between 1+1 and N+1. This page also displays general system information that applies to both 1+1 and N+1 systems.

1+1

  • The 1+1 System Info page displays information about the 1+1 system such as the Controller Status, the Switch State, and the Control State. On the Configuration subpage, you can configure the system parameters and enable the controller events.

  • On the Transmitter A/B page, you can check the current status of the Alarm parameters and the current values of transmission parameters like the Frequency, Power, and VSWR. On the Events and Configuration subpages, you can set the transmitter definition parameters.

N+1

  • The N+1 System Info page displays information about the N+1 system such as the Controller Status, the Switch State, and the Control State. On the N+1 Configuration subpage, you can configure the system parameters and enable the controller events.

  • On the Main Transmitter page, you can see configurable general info on the main transmitters.

    • The Main TX Status subpage shows status information for the transmitters.

    • The Main TX Events subpage allows you to enable/disable trap generation.

    • The Main TX Auto Restore subpage contains configurable auto-restore parameters.

  • The Reserve Transmitter page shows status and measurement parameters for the reserve transmitter.

    • The Reserve TX Configuration subpage allows you to set reserve TX parameters.

    • The Reserve TX Trap Events subpage allows you to enable/disable trap generation.

  • The Input Switch page contains configurable input switch parameters.

  • The Failed Verifications page shows parameters related to tests conducted on the system.

    • The Auto Verify subpage contains configurable auto-verification parameters.

    • The Auto Restore subpage allows you to configure auto-restore settings.

  • The DVB page contains configurable DVB parameters. Its subpages contain configurable DVB parameters for Main TX, Reserve TX, TX A, and TX B.

  • The DVB Events page allows you to enable/disable trap generation. Its subpages contain configurable DVB trap generation parameters for Main TX, Reserve TX, TX A, and TX B.

  • The DVB Event Priority page allows you to set trap priority. Its subpages allow you to set DVB trap priority for Main TX, Reserve TX, TX A, and TX B.

  • The pages and subpages for DAB and FM are very similar to the DVB pages mentioned above.

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