At this point, the SDM is ready to use. There are three primary functional areas to the SDM software:
- Fault Management
- Configuration and Status
- Performance
These areas are part of the FCAPS standard, and aid in managing headend devices.

At this point, the SDM is ready to use. There are three primary functional areas to the SDM software:
These areas are part of the FCAPS standard, and aid in managing headend devices.