Cobalt Networks PS-8300 user manual Controls and LEDs for the Network Controller Card

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Monitors frame power usage and sets the fan speed accordingly (higher power consumption requires higher fan speed for adequate cooling). The fans always run at maximum speed for 5 seconds after the fan door is closed, then adjust to the appropriate level based on power consumption.

Monitors the frame door and PS-8300(s) to ensure that fans in all units are operating correctly.

Monitors the fan door and notifies the user if it is left open too long.

Monitors the status of other cards in the frame via the internal bus.

Generates alarms if any of the monitored functions develop errors.

Provides an Ethernet connection to allow remote monitoring and control of the frame.

Controls and LEDs for the Network Controller Card

This section provides information on the controls and LEDs for the MFC-8310-N controller card. These are similar to the controls and LEDs on the MFC-8310, with some additional LEDs and DIP switches. The location of the controls are show in the following figures.

Figure 13. MFC-8310-N DIP Switches

The LED indicators and controls for fan, alarm, and communication activity are shown in the following figure.

DS1 DS5

DS2 DS6

Alarm Mute Button

DS3 DS7

DS4

Fan Board Connector Edge

Figure 14. MFC-8310-N Card Edge Controls

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