CPE08 Series

Ethernet to E1 Converter (ITU-T G.8040)

User Manual

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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing our products. Please read this manual carefully before using the product. Always observe
standard safety precautions during installation, operation and maintenance of this product.

Notice
THE SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUAL ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. ALL STATEMENTS, INFORMATION, AND
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate, comprehensive, clear and
up-to-date. However, there may be changes in some part of document, therefor customer can contact our
technical support to obtain the latest update.

History of Revisions
Date

Version

Remark

July, 2014

V1.1

Renewal

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Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 1 Product Description................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1

General Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2

Part Number ................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.3

Main Features................................................................................................................................................. 6

1.4

Power Supply and Dimension ...................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 2 Equipment Interfaces ................................................................................................................................ 7

2.1

E1 Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2

10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Interface.................................................................................................... 7

2.3

100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet over Fiber Optic Interface ............................................................................. 7

2.4

Management Interface .................................................................................................................................. 7

2.4.1

SNMP Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 7

2.4.2

CONSOLE (RS232) Interface ................................................................................................................ 8

2.5

Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.5.1

CPE04/CPE08/CPE16 120Ohm Balanced Front Panel.................................................................... 8

2.5.2

Front Panel LED Indicator .................................................................................................................... 8

2.6

Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................................... 9

2.6.1

CPE04/CPE08/CPE16 120Ohm Balanced Rear Panel..................................................................... 9

Chapter 3 Equipment Working Principles............................................................................................................... 10

Chapter 4 Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.1

Package Content .......................................................................................................................................... 11

4.2

Mechanical Installation............................................................................................................................... 11

4.2.1

Site Selection ........................................................................................................................................ 11

4.2.2

Equipment Unpacking ......................................................................................................................... 11

4.2.3

Equipment Installation ........................................................................................................................ 12

4.3

Power On ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 14

6.1

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 14

6.2

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 14

6.2.1

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6.2.2

General Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 15

6.2.3

Alarm Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 16

Appendix A Management Cable RJ-45 to DB-9 Female Adapter ........................................................................... 18

Appendix B E1 Cable and Connector ....................................................................................................................... 19

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Chapter 1 Product Description

1.1 General Overview
CPE08 series is a converter for interconnecting Fast Ethernet (FE) with E1 which is based on Ethernet-over-PDH (EoPDH)
technique, a new breed of products integrating advanced Ethernet bridging with fully channelized TDM capabilities.
CPE08 series, are inverse multiplexer for providing Ethernet services bonded over multiple E1s (4/8/16 E1s), breaking the
bandwidth restriction of single E1. The CPE08 series will help carriers and enterprises to make full use of the traditional
TDM network in this TCP/IP Era, utilize legacy E1 resources in the public network to build broadband Ethernet data
network rapidly.
The CPE08 series Interface Converter is an Ethernet extension device utilizing TDM telecom infrastructure (the telecom
network of E1s/PDH/SDH carrying E1s). It converts the Ethernet data into E1 frame format for transmission over the
existing TDM (E1) links and then re-converts the E1 back into Ethernet data at far-end terminal, to bridge two Ethernet
LANs over the existing E1-based telecom network. The device can effectively utilize the redundant bandwidth of telecom
operators existing TDM network to transport Ethernet data with low investment.
CPE08 series comply with ITU-T G.8040 standard to encapsulate and map Ethernet packets into PDH timeslots. The
equipment provides 410/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet interfaces. CPE08 series can interoperate with the third party
devices with the same standard, can be flexibly configured and easily maintained, also provide complete network
management functions.

1.2 Part Number

Standalone Unit
E1 Interface

10/100BASE-TX

Management
Interface

Structure

CPE04

SNMP, Console

191U

CPE08

SNMP, Console

191U

CPE16

16

SNMP, Console

191U

Part No

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1.3 Main Features

Adopt large-scale chips for simple circuit, low power consumption and high reliability.

Provide 4/8/16 E1 interface with 120ohm balanced optional.

Provide up to 410/100BASE-TX ports with L2 local switching.

Comply with ITU-T G.8040 standard- mapping GFP into PDH load.

Support 802.1q VLAN tagging.

Support QoS (Quality of Service) port-based priority and 802.1p CoS priority.

Support auto negotiation, MDI/MDI-X auto-sense, 10M/100M, full/half duplex.

IEEE802.3x flow control for pause frame.

Selectable data rate based on ports.

Offer maximum frame length 1552 bytes transmission unit.

Support VCAT function based on ITU G.7043; auto-adaptation the maximum 240ms time delay difference.

Suppress broadcast storm.

Offer full-scale data rates n2M without any packet loss.

Support traffic load balance and auto fault-recovery functions on E1 link.

Provide E1 facility loopback.

Provide SNMP and Console management interface.

Support remote management and online remote update software.

Optional AC 220V or DC -48V power supply.

1.4 Power Supply and Dimension

DC Power Supply

-48V DC with range: -36V ~ -72V

Power Supply Ripple

240mVp-p

AC Power Supply

220V AC 20%, 50Hz

Power Consumption

10W

1U19 Dimension (WDH)

48317545 mm

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Chapter 2 Equipment Interfaces

2.1 E1 Interface

Standard: ITU-T G.703

Line Rate: 2048kbps 50ppm

Line Code: HDB3

Framing: unframed

Line Impedance: 75ohm unbalanced or 120ohm balanced optional

Electrical Characteristic: comply with ITU-T G.703 recommendation

Jitter Performance: comply with ITU-T G.823 recommendation

Electrical Level: 2.37V10% or 3.00V10%

Connector: BNC (75 unbalanced) or RJ-45 (120 balanced)

2.2 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Interface

Interface: 10/100BASE-TX

Interface protocol: compliant with IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.3x

Data rate: 10/100Mbps auto-negotiation or force mode

Duplex mode: full duplex, half duplex

Interface line sequence: MDI/MDI-X auto-sense

Range 100 meters/328 feet on UTP category 5 or 6 cable

Connector: RJ-45 electrical interface

2.3 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet over Fiber Optic Interface

Interface: 100BASE-FX

Interface protocol: compliant with IEEE802.3u, IEEE 802.1q, IEEE 802.3x

Data rate: 100Mbps

Transmission optical power: -3dBm ~ -8dBm

Receiving sensitivity: -33dBm ~ -40dBm

4B5B encoding and NRZI line code

Applicable fiber: single-mode, multi-mode

Connector: FC/SC

2.4 Management Interface

2.4.1 SNMP Interface

Interface: 10/100BASE-T Ethernet

Comply with IEEE802.3 standard

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Connector: RJ-45

2.4.2 CONSOLE (RS232) Interface

Interface: RS-232 serial port

Baud rate: 57600bps

Connector: RJ-45

2.5 Front Panel

2.5.1 CPE04/CPE08/CPE16 120Ohm Balanced Front Panel
SNMP

CPE04

LAN2
S
L

S
L

STA
RUN CONSOLE

S
L

SNMP

CPE08

STA
RUN CONSOLE

SNMP

CPE16

LAN2
S
L

S
L

STA
RUN CONSOLE

S
L

S
L

S
L

LAN2

S
L

LAN1

E1P4
A
W

A
W

E1P3

E1P3

E1P1

E1P6
A
W

A
W

A
W

E1P6
A
W

A
W

E1P3

E1P8
A
W

E1P5

E1P4
A
W

A
W

LAN3

E1P1

A
W

E1P2
A
W

E1P2

A
W

E1P1

LAN4

S
L

E1P4
A
W

A
W

LAN3

A
W

LAN3

E1P2
A
W

S
L

LAN4
S
L

LAN1

LAN1

S
L

S
L

LAN4
S
L

A
W

E1P7

E1P5

E1P10

A
W

E1P9

A
W

E1P7

E1P12
A
W

A
W

E1P8
A
W

A
W

E1P14
A
W

E1P11

A
W

E1P16
A
W

E1P13

A
W

E1P15

Figure 2-1 CPE04/CPE08/CPE16 120 Balanced Front Panel

As shown in Figure 2-1, CPE04/CPE08/CPE16 120Ohm balanceds front panel provides uplink interface, service interface
and network management interface, the interface from left to right in the following order:
1)

SNMP management interface: with Ethernet interface and using RJ45 connector

2)

CONSOLE management interface: RS232 serial port using RJ45 connector

3)

Ethernet service interface: 410/100BASE-TX interface (LAN1~LAN4) using RJ45 connector

4)

E1 uplink interface: 4/8/16E1 120 balanced interface using RJ45 connector

2.5.2 Front Panel LED Indicator

CPE08 series provides a complete series LED indicators, for rapid fault-diagnosis and provide comprehensive information.
Through front panel, user can examine working state and current alarm, and the information of the equipment.
Table 2-2 Front Panel LED Indicator

Indicator

Color

State On

State Off

State Flashing

RUN

Green

System is not working

properly

System doesnt work

System is working
properly

STA

Yellow

Minor alarm detected on

the system

No alarm in the system

STA and RUN blinking

by turns at 1Hz

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frequency: system is
wrong or unsuccessful
initialization.
STA and RUN blinking in
the same time means there
is any E1 loopback
W (WORK)

Green

E1 is connected

No connection

Blinking along with RUN

flashing when there are
any loopbacks for E1 or
any bit errors at local site.

A (AIS)

Yellow

There are AIS alarms on

E1 or there are bit errors
at local site.

Operating

Blinking along with RUN

flashing when there is any
loss of frame or loopback
on E1 at local site.
Inversed blinking with
RUN flashing when there
is any loss of frame at
remote site.

S (SPEED)

Green

100Mbps

10Mbps

NA

L (L/A)

Green

Link is present. Indicates

that a link is established
with a link partner.

Link down or no
connection

Traffic is present

F (FULL)

Green

Optical port is in full

duplex mode

Optical port is in half

duplex mode

NA

L (L/A)

Green

Link is present in optical

port

Link down or no optical

connection

Traffic is present

2.6 Rear Panel

2.6.1 CPE04/CPE08/CPE16 120Ohm Balanced Rear Panel
POWER

DC POWER
ON

OFF

+Vin

-Vin

Figure 2-2 CPE04/CPE08/CPE16 120 Balanced with AC/DC Power Supply Rear Panel

As shown in Figure 2-5, CPE04/CPE08/CPE16 120Ohm balanced rear panel provides AC or DC power supply interface.
AC power supply adopts C14 panel mounted male connector (inlet).

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Chapter 3 Equipment Working Principles

4~16 E1s is bounded into one broadband channel and Ethernet data is transmitted over those channels via special-purpose
integrated chipsets, so as to leverage the legacy E1 transmission channel for broadband transmission of data. The
equipment can be managed through SNMP or CONSOLE interface to meet users different requirements and demands for
the network.

Management System

RS232

Ethernet

Console

SNMP

SDRAM & Controller

E1_1

Framer
Deframer

HDB3
Codec

E1_2

Framer
Deframer

HDB3
Codec

E1_3

HDB3
Codec

E1_n

LOOP CONTROLLER

100BASE-FX

HDB3
Codec

VCAT & LCAS

100BASE-TX

Optical
Eth

D-GFP

100BASE-TX

LAN4

U-GFP

100BASE-TX

LAN3

Ethernet Transmit
Buffer &
Controller

LAN2

Ethernet Receive
Buffer &
Controller

100BASE-TX

LAN1

Framer
Deframer

Ethernet Switch

Framer
Deframer

Figure 3-1 Block Diagram of Working Principle

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Chapter 4 Installation
4.1 Package Content
Check the contents of the box against the packing checklist. Verify that you received all listed equipment, check the model
and the number of the device and spare parts, including the following:
1 (one) unit CPE08
1 (one) unit AC/DC power cord or adapter plug (depend on your order)

1 (one) user manual

Optional equipment that you ordered, such as network interface cables or special connectors

4.2 Mechanical Installation

4.2.1 Site Selection
Environmental factors can adversely affect the performance and life span of your equipment. Equipment requires a dry,
clean, well-ventilated, and air-conditioned environment.
The installation site should provide proper room with entrance cable routing. For stability and safety, it is always best to
place the heavier equipment below lighter equipment in racks.

4.2.2 Equipment Unpacking

Equipment use a special carton packaging, with anti-shock protection, each box placed a piece of equipment, including the
appropriate accessories, please inspect and check whether it consistent with the packing list.
Step 1.

After you have specified the installation location for the equipment, clear up the place and move the
cartons with equipment packed inside close to the installation location;

Step 2.

Pay attention to the direction of the package to ensure that the front side is upward;

Step 3.

Unpack the cartons and pick out the equipment and accessories.

Step 4.

Do not discard the shipping cartons and poly bag when you unpack the equipment. Flatten and store them.
You will need the containers if you need to move or ship the equipment in the future.

The equipment is built-in with sensitive devices. Therefore please handle with care and try to avoid severe
vibration..

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4.2.3 Equipment Installation

4.2.3.1 Installing the Equipment on a Desktop
You can install the equipment on a desktop, table, or other flat surface, follow these steps:
Step 1.

Place the unit upside-down on the flat surface. Please choose a sturdy table to make sure the equipment is
safe.

Step 2.

Place the power supply unit on a desktop near an AC power source. Do not stack the power supply on the
equipment. We recommend you to place the equipment near an electrical power outlet.

Step 3.

A dedicated chassis grounding stud is located in the left side of the rear panel. There is
connect the grounding lug properly.

Step 4.

The equipment has an excellent thermal design for heat transfer and use of natural cooling mode. The
device must be ventilated, or the installation must allow unrestricted airflow for cooling. Overheating can
cause permanent damage to the unit.

Step 5.

Do not place heavy objects on top of equipment.

symbol,

4.2.3.2 Installing the Equipment in a Rack

Rack-mounting the equipment should follow some steps:
Step 1.

Ensure the installation of equipment in a 19"/23" standard rack (compliant with ETS 300119 or IEC
60297). A standard rack-mount kit is included for mounting the equipment in a standard 19-inch (48.3 cm)
equipment rack with two unobstructed outer posts, with a nominal depth (between the front and rear
mounting posts) of 19.25 inches (48.9 cm) and a maximum depth of 32 inches (81.3 cm).

Step 2.

The equipment has a built-in L bracket, you will need to prepare the screwdriver to install the chassis in a
rack.

Step 3.

Insert the rear of the chassis between the mounting posts.

Step 4.

Align the mounting holes in the L bracket with the mounting holes in the equipment rack.

Step 5.

Secure the chassis using two 12-24 x 3/4-inch screws per side through the elongated holes in the L
bracket and into the threaded holes in the mounting post.

Step 6.

Make sure that the equipment is installed securely. Tighten any loose captive installation screws.

Step 7.

The equipment has an excellent thermal design, chassis from steel with excellent heat transfer, use of
natural cooling mode. The device, under the guarantee must be ventilated, or at least stay out of 1U
(4.5cm) of space for heat dissipation, do not place heavy objects on top of equipment.

Step 8.

The chassis is automatically grounded when install the equipment into a rack. However, for extra
grounding protection, a dedicated chassis grounding stud is located in the left side of the rear panel. There
is "

" symbol, please connect the grounding lug properly.

4.3 Power On
Step 1.

After installing the equipment to a designated location, choose the proper power supply either AC power
or DC power will be used, depending on the model ordered.

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Step 2.

If equipment adopts DC power supply, use appropriate power wire, with red/blue wire connected with 48V (low level voltage cable), black wire connected with 0V (GND) (high level voltage cable). Make
sure of firm installation and no short-circuit.

Step 3.

If equipment adopts AC power supply, you should use standard power cable. Plug the power cord into a
power receptacle of CPE08 power module and the other end to your power outlets. Power cable uses
power cord with a CEE 7/7 plug (European wall socket) at the left end, and an IEC C13 at the right end,
as shown in Figure4-1.

Step 4.

Make sure that the power source for -48V DC or 220V AC is normal.

Step 5.

Set the power switch to the | (On) position. The green Power LED on the power supply lights, indicating
that the power supply is supplying power to the chassis. The Run LED indicator flashes indicating that
the device is working properly.

Figure 4-1 AC Power Cable

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Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

The maintenance work can be separated into two categories: regular maintenance and troubleshooting. Regular
maintenance is important to ensure that the used equipment stays in good shape. Every system and equipment requires
constant checks to make sure that they are working properly. Failure to check and conduct regular maintenance will cause
complications and may inflict huge losses. This guide also gives general troubleshooting instructions and alarm
troubleshooting instructions that apply to the CPE08 equipment.

6.1 Maintenance
Maintenance generally refers to communication system maintenance. Its not only limited to this equipment, but also
includes lines/cables, external supporting equipment and site environment. Proper use of preventive maintenance
procedures can keep the CPE08 series equipment in top operating condition and minimize the need for costly, timeconsuming service procedures.
Site Maintenance
Maintenance procedures that you should perform regularly are maintaining your site environment.
Using the LEDs for Maintenance
User mainly obtains alarm information from alarm LED indicators, so user should pay attention to light or
blinking status during daily maintenance. From this aspect, user can examine on whether equipment works
properly or not.
Check on Equipment Alarm through EMS
Network management system can monitor real time performance without terminating traffic. It can also monitor
faults, judge fault type and find fault location. Therefore, its an effective tool for preventive maintenance and
fault processing.
There is not necessary for daily adjustment and test for the equipment. Many maintenance rules for analog
equipment do not apply to digital equipment. This equipment only needs regular precautionary monitoring,
instead of precautionary debugging. Do not check equipment if no obvious serious fault occurs in the network to
avoid human error.

6.2 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem
is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining the causes of these
symptoms so that it can be solved.

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6.2.1 Troubleshooting Flow

Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving most often applied to repair the failed products or processes. It is a logical,
systematic search for the source of a problem so that it can be solved, and so the product or process can be made
operational again. If you are experiencing trouble with CPE08 equipment, please complete the steps outlined in the
following flow diagram.
Fault and alarm occur

Observing the LED indicators

Checking alarm through EMS

Analyze alarm cause

Locating alarm location

Determining troubleshooting method

Perform action or troubleshooting

Clearance

Figure 5-1 Troubleshooting Flow

6.2.2 General Troubleshooting

This section provides brief procedures for troubleshooting the most common problems encountered when operating
CPE08 series.
Table 5-1 Frequent Problem and Solution

Problem

Cause

Solution

Abnormal power supply

Power is switched off

Turn on the power switch button

Loss of power or low voltage

The CPE08 requires a constant source of power

to properly function. Input DC power is -48
VDC or input AC power is 220 VAC.

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Failure of E1 link

Failure of Ethernet
interface and PC
connectivity
troubleshooting

If LEDs are not illuminated on the AC

power supply, there is no input power or
the power cord is not fully seated or socket
loose

Reseat and tighten it. If the power cord is fully

seated, check the input power.

If LEDs are not illuminated on the DC

power supply, many times the problem is
reversed polarity.

Check the DC input power supply to see if the

positive and negative lead wires are swapped.

The impedance for E1 interface is not

matched

Verify the impedance configuration of the

device

Wrong E1connection

Make a correction, verify the input and output

cable

Far-end device is not working properly

Ensure that the far-end device can operate

properly

Clock configuration

In some case, you may select the force mode

with Internal clock

Ethernet cable is not meet the standard, or

defect

Replace with the standard cable, the cable

coloring pinout (line order) should meet the
standard

Connection with the other equipment

failure

Confirm that the far-end equipment which the

Ethernet cable connected is working normally

Mismatch speed mode

Ensure both side equipments use the same

mode, either auto-negotiation or forced mode

The IP address was typed incorrectly

Verify that the IP address used to ping the PC

The IP configuration of your PC is not

properly set

Fix the IP configuration, including the IP

address and subnet mask

PC firewall and antivirus software may be

interfering with the operation.

Turn off PC firewall or disable antivirus

Note: When alarm events or failure appear, follow the instructions promptly to determine the causes of alarm, if
necessary, please contact us for technical support.

6.2.3 Alarm Troubleshooting

This sub section gives CPE08 alarm descriptions and troubleshooting procedures.
Table 5-2 Alarm Troubleshooting

Alarm Index

Causes/Descriptions

Solution

E1 Channel has AIS alarm

Indicates that E1 link problem,

possible causes in the connector, cable,
pinout, DDF rack. There is also
possibility cross conection

Check cross-connection in access network,

check the E1 link.

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configuration in access network (third

party device).
E1 Channel has MFI alarm

Indicates the CPE08 is not connected

to EA2500, it connect to other far-end
equipment (other manufacturer).

Check cross-connection in access network,

check the E1 link.

10/100 Port Inactive

Indicates there is no connection in the

LAN port.

Connect the UTP cable, or ensure the

connector is connected properly.

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Appendix A Management Cable RJ-45 to DB-9 Female Adapter

Management Cable RJ-45 to DB-9 Female Adapter

How to Create Console Cable by Yourself

1. Preparation

DB-9 female adapter

RJ-45 plug
CAT3 or CAT5 or any other category cable

2. How to connect them

Connect 3 signal lines (RXD, TXD, GND), please see the following picture and diagram.

DB-9 Female pins

RJ-45 pins

TXD

RXD

GND

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Appendix B E1 Cable and Connector

E1 Cable and Connector
The E1-G.703 interface is available in either balanced or unbalanced mode. A unique port adapter supports each type.
Neither the modes nor the cables are interchangeable; you cannot configure a balanced port to support an unbalanced line,
nor can you attach an interface cable intended for a balanced port to an unbalanced port.
75 Ohm unbalance is terminated on a pair of BNC connectors, while 120 Ohm balance is terminated in an RJ-45 plug.

Unbalanced (75-ohm) coaxial cable with BNC connector at each end.

Balanced (120-ohm) cable with RJ-45 connector at each end.

Pin Assignment for 120 Ohm Balance E1 Connector

RJ-45 Pin Number

Signal

RX+

RX-

NC

NC

NC

NC

TX+

TX-

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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

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visit our website or directly contact our technical support. Feedback, comments and questions are welcomed.

Thank you!

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