NSG 9000-6G - Harmonic Inc

Chapter 3 Configuring Platform Parameters
RF Module Redundancy Overview
Indicative Alarm
Once the intra-chassis redundancy has occurred, the NSG issues the Backup RF Module
activated warning. The warnings is registered in the Alarm log as the following picture shows:
Redundancy switch has taken place
and the backup module is active
Faulty QAM-RF module
NOTE: Reverting is manual only.
3.13.2 Enabling the RF Module Redundancy
By default, QAM-RF module redundancy is disabled. To start RF module redundancy, do the
following:
1. Configure all modules beside the module in slot nine.
2. Define the QAM manager of the QAM-RF modules including QAM-RF module nine to
Broadcast.
3. In Platform, select the required module.
4. Select the Redundancy tab.
Select enable module
redundancy
5. Select Enable Module Redundancy.
A message notifies you that the configuration of the QAM-RF module in slot nine will be
removed. However the module is assigned.
6. Click Ok
Slot nine is updated with an indication that the module is a backup module.
Module in slot nine is in backup mode
7. Click Apply.
NOTE: If a QAM-RF module is not mounted in slot nine, you cannot apply the Module configuration.
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