General Dynamics Low Power Rack SSPA
This connector can be used to monitor the GD Satcom Low Power Rack SSPA using an SNMP (range 1.0.0.x) or serial (range 2.0.0.x) connection.
About
Version Info
| Range | Key Features | Based on | System Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | Initial version with SNMP connection. | - | - |
| 2.0.0.x [SLC Main] | Initial version with serial connection. | - | - Existing elements using this connector need to be reconfigured when you switch to this range. - Some parameters IDs were removed or changed. |
System Info
| Range | DCF Integration | Cassandra Compliant | Linked Components | Exported Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.x | No | Yes | - | - |
| 2.0.0.x | No | Yes | - | - |
Configuration
Connections - Range 1.0.0.x
SNMP Main 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 of the device.
SNMP Settings:
- Port number: The port of the connected device, by default 161.
- Get community string: The community string used when reading values from the device, by default public.
- Set community string: The community string used when setting values on the device, by default private
Connections - Range 2.0.0.x
Serial Main Connection
This connector uses a serial connection and requires the following input during element creation:
SERIAL CONNECTION:
Interface connection:
IP address/host: The polling IP of the device.
IP port: The IP port of the device.
Bus address: The bus address of the device.
How to Use
From range 2.0.0.x onwards, the element created with this connector contains the following data pages:
General: Displays generic information about the module, such as the Unit Type, Firmware version, Operation Time and RF State.
Module: Displays specific information about the module, such as General Status, Gate Voltage and Temperature.
Settings: Allows you to change device settings such as Mode, Control and Attenuation.
Note: RF Power Fault Limits only work in dBm because of a device issue when values are set in dBW or Watts. The logic for the other units of measure is still in the connector, but hidden.
Active Faults: Displays the module active faults, such as Logic Board, Fan and Power Supply.
Detailed Faults: Displays the Detailed Fault Table, with detailed information about module failures.
Events: Displays the Event Log Table, with information about the historical module failures.
Notes
In range 1.0.0.x, a device issue can occur that makes it impossible to process the detailed fault information.
In range 2.0.0.x, RF Power Fault Limits only work in dBm because of a device issue when values are set in dBW or Watts. The logic for the other units of measure is still in the connector, but hidden.