Interfacing to KIV-7M can present a problem when looking at interfacing to incompatible equipment. Whilst the EIA530 interface on the KIV-7M can be interfaced relatively easily now, the LVDS EIA644 interface on the KIV-7M is more difficult.

Metrodata specialise in the interfacing of the KIV-7M and solving problems like transporting IP Over the KIV-7M or  transporting the KIV-7M traffic over OC-3 or fiber links. Metrodata also enable interfacing the LVDS interface to Cisco HSSI Interfaces, HSSI Radio Relay Systems as well as interfacing to the Viasat HSSI EBEM Modem.