User Manual

MDS 05-4670A01, Rev. E SD Series Reference Manual (x710 Mode) 5
2.4 Operating Modes and Applicable Manuals
SD Transceivers can be configured to operate in any one of three modes:
• x710 Mode—This mode provides direct, drop-in compatibility
with MDS x710 (4710 or 9710) transceivers, and uses the same
core command set as these radios. It is ideal for use in systems
containing a mix of newer SD radios and legacy MDS x710 units.
This manual covers x710 Mode radios.
• Packet Mode (including Packet w/MAC)—Payload data from
the radio’s serial or Ethernet ports is assembled into packets and
transmitted over the air. Packet mode supports Ethernet Bridging,
AES 128-bit encryption, and multihost operation. This mode is
ideal for networks containing all SD radios. This manual does not
cover Packet Mode radios. See below for applicable manuals.
• Transparent Mode—This mode is over-the-air compatible with
MDS x710 transceivers, while supporting payload data on the
Ethernet interface. This mode is ideal for mixed networks con-
taining SD and MDS x710 radios. It allows currently deployed
x710 networks to add the ability to support Ethernet data. This
manual does not cover Transparent Mode radios. See below for
applicable manuals.
For Packet Mode and Transparent Mode operation, refer instead to the
following manuals for instructions:
• Start-Up Guide—Part No. 05-4847A01
• Reference Manual—Part No. 05-4846A01
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Figure 3. SD Transceivers offer compatibility with older MDS x710
Transceivers (right), and may be used for replacement or
interoperability in these networks. A retrofit kit is available for
connector conversion (see Table 1).