Release Bulletin NP V10.4.1R02 - Comtech EF Data

Using this Document
Base Product Software
New Features in V10.4.1
• 1:1 Redundancy on the SDM-9620, including a new RTM that provides 16
redundant E1/T1 ports
• IPMC communication on the SDM-9600, including direct access to the IPMC
console
• Redundant MAC address and dual redundant IP addresses on Ethernet ports
• PVCR Link Management for point-to-point applications, with end-to-end propagation
of physical alarms and the possibility of viewing events (DLS command)
and capturing Link Management traffic (SC command)
• New loopback capabilities on E1/T1 interfaces for troubleshooting purposes
• Improvements to the error log, including new configuration, filtering and capture
processes
• The ability to monitor cumulative performance statistics over a specific time
period (DPP command)
• Various improvements to the display, console and configuration commands on
the base product command line interface.
Details on these new features are provided in later sections on changes/fixes in V10.4.1
(“Changes/Fixes in V10.4.1 R01” on page 3-1).
GSM A-bis/ter Support
Support of GSM A and E is offered with the NetPerformer base product. Support of GSM
A-bis and A-ter requires the GSM A-bis/ter licensed software option. You must install
the same NetPerformer version and GSM A-bis/ter licensed software option on all
participating units in the network.
New Features in V10.4.1
• Prioritization of SS7 signaling traffic in GSM applications
• Support of 4 ATM ports on the SDM-9620, with the ability to configure the same
VPI/VCI on more than one port
• Capture of GSM trace information from the capture buffer for troubleshooting
purposes.
Details on these new features are provided in later sections on changes/fixes in V10.4.1
(“Changes/Fixes in V10.4.1 R01” on page 3-1).
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