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Product: LUMINATO Release: 10.2.8

Table of contents

1. Application software release 10.2.8 ................................................................................... 2

 Release date 11.9.2018 .............................................................................................................................. 2
1.1. Resolved issues ....................................................................................................................... 2

2. Application software release 10.2.7 ................................................................................... 2

 Release date 24.8.2018 .............................................................................................................................. 2
2.1. Resolved issues ....................................................................................................................... 2

3. Application software release 10.2.6 ................................................................................... 2

 Pilot release date 9.7.2018 ......................................................................................................................... 2
3.1. Resolved issues ....................................................................................................................... 2

4. Application software release 10.2.5 ................................................................................... 3

 Pilot release date 19.6.2018 ....................................................................................................................... 3
4.1. New features ............................................................................................................................ 3
4.1.1. New HW module dense modulator ......................................................................................................... 3
4.2. Resolved issues ....................................................................................................................... 3
4.3. Known issues ........................................................................................................................... 4
4.4. Feature matrix .......................................................................................................................... 5
4.4.1. Supported browsers and versions .......................................................................................................... 6
4.5. Product identification ................................................................................................................ 7
4.5.1. SW revision numbering ........................................................................................................................... 7
4.5.2. HW identification ..................................................................................................................................... 7
4.6. Compatibility information .......................................................................................................... 9
4.6.1. HW revisions ........................................................................................................................................... 9
4.6.2. Backward compatibility notes................................................................................................................ 11

NOTE: SW 10.x requires a Release10 license to run. For a period of 7 days,

10.x can be used for evaluation purposes from previous release without an
upgrade license. When evaluation period has expired, user must enter a valid
Release10 license key or revert to previous application.

NOTE: for precondition 6.6.12 or later is required. To maintain configuration

it is recommended to upgrade in incremental steps 7.x.x  8.x.x  9.x.x
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1. APPLICATION SOFTWARE RELEASE 10.2.8

 Release date 11.9.2018

 Dependencies:
 For LDM-A module (dense modulator) denseqam_10.2.7.swu software is required. Chassis
will raise a sw mismatch warning when module sw version is different than expected and
update is necessary.

1.1. Resolved issues

o LUM-2437 DenseQAM power level offset setting in CLI has wrong range
o LUM-2475 Patchlevel mismatch expecting 10.2.6

2. APPLICATION SOFTWARE RELEASE 10.2.7

 Release date 24.8.2018

2.1. Resolved issues

o LUM-2449 DenseQAM: incorrect igmp join for EMM stream(53403)
o LUM-2428 DenseQAM & NIT generation: when symbolrate and QAM modulation is not
identical for all outputs on LDM module the descriptor 0x44 (cable delivery descriptor )
may have wrong symbolrate and QAM modulation values. Re-generate NIT when
needed.
o LUM-2201 DenseQAM: module internal Ethernet port hangs on module restart.

3. APPLICATION SOFTWARE RELEASE 10.2.6

 Pilot release date 9.7.2018

3.1. Resolved issues

o LUM-2424 DenseQAM RF output has errors. Some receivers are not able to lock to the
signal. This release has a firmware fix for the issue.
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4. APPLICATION SOFTWARE RELEASE 10.2.5

 Pilot release date 19.6.2018

4.1. New features

Please refer to Luminato Configuration Guide for detailed information about usage of the new
features.

4.1.1. New HW module dense modulator

A new module is introduced, LDM-A to generate up to 24 QAM channels. Frequencies can be
freely allocated. Modulation parameters are adjusted by groups of four frequencies. Each group
can have 120 services. This initial SW release has following functional limitations.
 Up to 16x multiplexers and QAM channels available
 QAM Annex B not activated
 Payload on internal interface only. The external port is not activated yet.
Software updates to dense modulator is done through integrated Module SW update tool with
denseqam_10.2.5.swu file to module directly, chassis software image does not include sw for
LDM. The tool button is found on software update dialog.

.
4.2. Resolved issues
o 33940 FEC decoded input bitrate missing
o 33718 Language priority filter caused freezing
o LUM-2360 Low signal quality threshold warning is not cleared
o LUM-1838 Running-config: LRM-B CAM settings are missing
o LUM-1842 FEC for IP cannot be disabled once enabled
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4.3. Known issues

o LUM-2396 denseQAM bitrates of all outputs are limited to lowest speed bitrate
 Workaround: use identical bitrates for all channels
o LUM-2390 denseQAM scrambling supports up to 128 CW groups
o LUM-2389 denseQAM table insertion is limited to 1k, should be 4k
o LUM-2199 denseQAM status alarm supports up to 1024 queues
o LUM-1852 RTP monitoring is not working
o LUM-1784 Running-config import fails to LRM manual components
o RM3624 CLI: admin is not allowed to add user.
 Use webUI to create new users

o RM1834 Deleting a network on NIT editor will not release outputs for reassignment
 before deleting deselect all outputs in question network
 in case deleting is already performed, recreate the network (with same ID) and do
above
o RM1730 EPG module E1/E2 default gateway is not possible to configure
 When both ports are utilized only either one is allowed to be configured for dhcp or
having gateway defined. The other port needs to be manually configured and
gateway field needs to be set to 0.0.0.0
o RM1158 EPG profile change is not propagated immediately to SDT other
 after profile change wait at least 15 seconds before start SDT/NIT generation
o RM610 si_editor: AIT Transport protocol descriptor protocol_id 0x0003 is not supported
o 16495 SNMP community including space does not work in CLI-running-config
 Do not use spaces in SNMP community name
o 11377 Luminato does not activate MPEG-2 PCR discontinuity indicator
 In the case of missing PCR discontinuity indicator in incoming stream, Luminato
does not generate one
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4.4. Feature matrix

Matrix below gives information about features not common to all modules.

SIGNAL INPUT SIGNAL OUTPUT PROCESSING

LRS-A/C MODULES MODULES MODULES
LRS-B/D

LRC-A/B
LRT-B/C

D
LRT-H/I

LQM-C
LQM-A
LQM-B
LRM-A
LRM-B

LDM-A

LCM-A
LCM-B
LAS-C

LAS-D

LPC-A
LPC-B
LAS-A

LRT-A

LAS-B

LPE-A

LAB-A
LPF-A
LCM-I
LIM-A
LIC-A

LPI-A
ASI reception X X
DVB-S reception X X X X
DVB-S2 reception * X X X X
DVB-S2X reception* X X
DVB-T reception X X X X
DVB-T2 reception * X X X
DVB-C reception X X X
ISDB-Tb reception X X X
DUAL IP reception X X X X X
ASI transmission
X X
(burst/packet mode)
DVB-C transmission X X X X
A A
COFDM 2k transmission X X
A A
COFDM 8k transmission X X
ISDB-T transmission X
Descrambling of single
X X X X X X X X
service
Multiservice descrambling * X X X X X X X X
DVB processing X* X* X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Demultiplexing *
(multiple IP outputs / input X X X X X X X X X X X
port)
Multiplexing *
(multiple IP inputs / X X X X X X X X X X X
modulator)
IP output with multiple
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
source IP addresses
DVB SimulCrypt scrambler * X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
AES scrambler * X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
®
Pro:Idiom DRM X
Mux IP streamer X X X X X X X X X
Ghost PID passthrough X X X X X X X X X X
CBR streamer X X X X X X X X X X
CBR streamer input
X X X X X X X X X
dejittering
Annex B modulation X X
ProMPEG COP3 FEC B
X
encoder *
ProMPEG COP3 FEC B
X
decoder *
RTP output X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
C
RTP input (basic) X X X
C
RTP input (advanced) X X X X X X X X X X X X
EIT present / following
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
mux/demux *
EIT EPG schedule
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
mux/demux *
EIT EPG p/f/s actual/other X
Linux Computer X X
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mSATA SSD interface X

mini PCIe interface X
Bulk descrambling X
MultiMux X
ViewRight client X

* License required. Please contact Teleste sales for obtaining license keys.
A
Mode (2k/8k) selectable from UI
B
Mode (encoder/decoder) selectable from UI
C
When encoder mode is selected, only basic RTP input is supported. In decoder mode, RTP input
reordering and other advanced RTP input features are supported.
D
Usage of Pro:Idiom source function needs separate licensing from Zenith

Pro:Idiom® is a registered trademark of Zenith

ViewRight and VCAS are trademarks of Verimatrix, Inc.

4.4.1. Supported browsers and versions1

Recommended browsers for Luminato are:
 Internet Explorer 11
 Mozilla Firefox 60
 Google Chrome 67

1
The recommended browser(s) is/are the minimum version level required for optimal performance. Teleste
disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, in relation to the recommended browser(s) and
other browsers tested with, including but limited to warranties for compatibility and fitness for a particular purpose.
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4.5. Product identification

4.5.1. SW revision numbering
Software version number and product licenses can be found from the SW user interfaces
only.
Revision numbering in Luminato-platform products follows some basic rules:
The revision number consists of three fields A.B.C where
A is the major number,
B is minor and
C stands for build count.
Special caution with all system components must be taken when upgrading any part of the
system to different major number. Minor updates are intended for adding new features to
the product within the upgrade and new builds are for maintenance releases.

4.5.2. HW identification
Chassis product type, hardware version number and serial number can be found from
behind the front panel. The front panel can be opened by gently pushing the metal sheets
at the both ends of the light panel.
Interface modules have their own serial numbers and HW-versions attached to the lower
side PCB of the modules.

Hardware type

Hardware version

Serial number
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Hardware type and version can also be read in user interface.

Chassis identification information in chassis’ configuration view

Module identification information in module’s configuration view

Chassis and module identification information can also be read using CLI-interface with
command show modules:

Luminato5# show modules

MODULES STATE
Slot | Type | HW Type | HW Ver | Serial | Status
0 |MAIN |LCH-A |B12 |HL01951010 |OK
1 |Dual DVB-S2 CA |LRS-C |B11 |HL00151112 |OK
2 |DVB-C transmitter |LQM-C |B11 |HL02031102 |OK
3 |Quad ASI IN |LAS-A |B13 |HL02711020 |OK
4 |Dual DVB-T CA |LRT-A |A12 |HL02070934 |OK
5 |COFDM transmitter |LCM-B |B11 |HL00911052 |OK
6 |Quad ASI OUT |LAS-B |A11 |HL00241007 |OK
7 |Power supply 100W |LPS-B |A16 |HL02350912 |OK
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4.6. Compatibility information

4.6.1. HW revisions
This release is compatible with the following hardware components:

PRODUCT/Module Teleste HW
code revisions
LUMINATO CHASSIS LCH-A ≥A17
LUMINATO CHASSIS LCH-D ≥C10
LUMINATO CHASSIS FOR 4 x PSU LCH-C ≥A11
POWER SUPPLY LPS-A ≥A14
POWER SUPPLY LPS-B ≥A15
POWER SUPPLY 110-240VAC 120W LPS-E ≥A11
BACKUP POWER SUPPLY LPS-C ≥A10
BACKUP POWER SUPPLY 110-240VAC 120W LPS-G ≥A11
POWER SUPPLY 48VDC 120W LPS-D ≥A11
BACKUP POWER SUPPLY 48VDC 120W LPS-F ≥A10
DUAL DVB-T RECEIVER W/CI LRT-A ≥A10
DUAL DVB-T/T2 RECEIVER W/CI LRT-B ≥B12
QUAD DVB-T/T2 RECEIVER W/DUAL CI LRT-C ≥B12
DUAL DVB-S2 RECEIVER W/CI LRS-A ≥A11
DUAL DVB-S2 RECEIVER W/CI LRS-C ≥B10
QUAD DVB-S2 RECEIVER LRS-B ≥A10
QUAD DVB-S2 RECEIVER LRS-D ≥C10
DUAL DVB-C RECEIVER W/CI LRC-A ≥B12
QUAD DVB-C RECEIVER W/DUAL CI LRC-B ≥B12
QUAD MULTISTANDARD RECEIVER W/DUAL CI LRM-A ≥A10
DUAL MULTISTANDARD RECEIVER W/CI LRM-B ≥A10
QUAD ASI INPUT LAS-A ≥B11
QUAD ASI INPUT LAS-C ≥C10
QUAD ASI OUTPUT LAS-B ≥A11
QUAD ASI OUTPUT LAS-D ≥C10
DENSE MODULATOR LDM-A ≥A10
QUAD QAM MODULATOR LQM-A ≥A10
QUAD QAM MODULATOR LQM-B ≥A11
QUAD QAM MODULATOR LQM-C ≥B10
DUAL/QUAD COFDM MODULATOR LCM-A ≥A10
DUAL/QUAD COFDM MODULATOR LCM-B ≥B10
QUAD ISDB-T MODULATOR LCM-I ≥A10
Pro-MPEG FEC MODULE LPF-A ≥A10
EPG MODULE LPE-A ≥B11
QUAD IP MULTIPLEXER LIM-A ≥A10
DUAL ISDB-Tb RECEIVER W/CI LRT-H ≥A10
QUAD ISDB-Tb RECEIVER W/CI LRT-I ≥A10
DUAL IP CI DESCRAMBLER LIC-A ≥A10
APPLICATION MODULE (mSATA) LPC-A ≥A10
APPLICATION MODULE (PCIe) LPC-B ≥A10
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BULK DESCRAMBLER VMX ENGINE LAB-A ≥A10

SFP-MODULE LSFP-A
10/100/1000B-T Electrical (SGMII)
SFP-MODULE LSFP-G
1000B-T Electrical

SFP-MODULE LSFP-B
1000B-T Optical MMF 850nm (550m)
SFP-MODULE LSFP-C
1000B-T Optical MMF 1310nm (2km)
SFP-MODULE LSFP-D
1000B-T Optical SMF 1310nm (10km)
SFP-MODULE LSFP-E
1000B-T Optical SMF 1310nm (30km)
SFP-MODULE LSFP-F
1000B-T Optical SMF 1550nm (70km)
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4.6.2. Backward compatibility notes

NOTE: for precondition 6.6.12 or later is required. To maintain configuration it is
recommended to upgrade in incremental steps 7.x.x  8.x.x  9.x.x

IMPORTANT NOTE: SW version 7.2.x has major change in file size and upgrade
methods. Upgrade to 7.x can be executed from versions 6.6.12 or later.

IMPORTANT NOTE: upgrade to 6.x.x can be executed from versions 5.x.x and
4.8.29. Upgrades from older versions may prevent future sw updates and in some
cases block the device totally.

IMPORTANT NOTE: SW versions 6.2.x and higher contain several fundamental

changes compared to previous major SW release version 5.2.x. Configurations are
not backwards compatible, and 6.2.x running configuration does not work in 5.2.x.

6.2.x introduces SW revert feature that restores also previously used configuration,
but option to revert back to 5.2.x is lost if 6.2.x is once updated to 6.2.x+1 version. In
that case, only option left for going back to 5.2.x is to do SW downgrade to 5.2.x and
erase configuration.

It is always recommended to store a configuration snapshot prior to SW

upgrade. With existing 5.2.x configuration snapshot, the 5.2.x configuration can be
completely restored after configuration erase.

NOTE: In 6.2.x SW, the method of service configuration in web UI has experienced a
major change. Internal multicast IP addresses are not shown in web UI, and there is
no need to configure them anymore. Configurations that are done in previous SW
releases are automatically re-routed according to the new method at 6.2.x SW
upgrade and they work as before upgrade. The access to internal IP addresses via
CLI still exists, but use of internal IP ports is not recommended.

NOTE: 6.2.x SW’s new web UI does not include some rarely needed configuration
parameters that are present in 5.2.x. These parameters can still, if needed, be
configured via CLI. If you are missing configuration access to some parameters
important to you, please refer to the CLI manual and/or contact Teleste support.

NOTE: 5.2.x SW uses GE1 IP address settings for user VLAN interfaces. SW 6.2.x
introduces user-configurable IP settings for VLANs. The IP address default settings in
6.2.x differ from the GE1 IP address settings in 5.2.x, thus at 5.2.x  6.2.x SW
upgrade user VLANs’ IP addresses will change and user must manually reconfigure
the VLAN IP address settings.
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NOTE: External syslog server address 0.0.0.0 set in <3.8.x SW version does not
work in 3.8.x and higher. If 0.0.0.0 is used, syslog gets filled with DXI get error
messages. Workaround: clear syslog server address and set another one. In 3.8.x,
syslog address can’t be set as 0.0.0.0.

NOTE: Hostnames with special characters that are created with <3.6.x SW versions
do not work in SW 3.8.x and higher – in 3.8.x hostname format in CLI and WebUI is
harmonized to follow the preferred syntax in RFC 1035

Execution of running-config containing hostnames with special characters will abort

running-config, error message is displayed: ERROR:347232:Invalid host name
format. The name should contain only alphanumeric characters or separator
character '-'!

Workaround: edit hostnames in running-config so that they contain no special

characters

NOTE: The management port separation feature introduced in 3.2.x requires two
different MAC-addresses. LCH-A Luminato chassis prior to version B12 were shipped
with only one MAC-address. Use the following CLI-commands to automatically
program the second MAC-address based on LCH-A serial number:

configure

interface fastethernet 0/1

upgrade-management-mac-address COMMIT

NOTE: Automatic bootloader update feature is checking units’ bootloader versions. If

bootloader update finds old bootloader version in a module, a notice is shown in the
Monitor view in the relevant module’s status view. To update bootloaders, go to
Administration -> Software update, where suggested bootloader updates for each
module are listed. It is highly recommended to accept all bootloader updates. Unit
then performs bootloader updates (~1-2 min). New bootloader versions are taken into
use at the next boot.

NOTE: Descrambling configuration has been changed between releases 2.x.x and
3.x.x. If upgrading from release 2.x.x to 3.x.x, remove all descrambling configuration
before upgrade. Re-enter descrambling configuration after upgrade. Refer to
Luminato configuration guide for descrambling configuration.

NOTE: 1+1 Backup feature requires both chassis to be of HW version B10 or higher.
If LAS-A module is used in 1+1 backup setup, it needs to be version B13 or higher.
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NOTE: If upgrading from release 1.x.x, you must first install releases 1.2.0 and 2.1.7
in that order prior to installing release 3.x.x.

NOTE: This release has factory default "Fibre compatible" for SFP-modules. This
means that by default SERDES-type modules should work without configuration. The
other type is SGMII, which is referred as "electrical only" in user interface. All
Luminatos were shipped with SGMII-type module until November 2008.

The upper SFP module (SFP-10/100/1000Base-T) is SGMII module and electrical

only setting must be used. The lower SFP module (SFP-1000Base-T) is SERDES-
type module and “Fibre compatible”-mode must be used.