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Chapter1 Product Overview
Switching Modules
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Figure1-6 CiscoMDS 90 00 Family 32-Port 1 Gbps / 2 Gbps Switching Module
Switching Module Features
Each switching module draws its power from the 42V supplied on the backplane
with local DC/DC power converters and regulators.
The control processor on the switching module provides power-on, offline, and
online diagnostics. The control processor can be used to configure devices on the
switching module and to gather statistical data from each port.
The control processor can determine which slot it is plugged into, and it can
monitor its DC/DC power source and temperature. The control processor signals
the supervisor module and displays an alarm on its front panel when a problem is
detected.
The front panel on the switching module provides basic status information, such
as power-on, self-test running, self-test passed, alarm, and ready.
The binary image for the switching module is downloaded from the supervisor
module. Prior to the image download, the control processor on the switching
module runs from code stored on its local CompactFlash card.
Note Routine software downloads are not required.
1Status LED 3Link LED (to left of port) and
speed LED (to right of port)
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