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Power and Signal Distribution

7.1Introduction

This chapter describes the power supplies and discusses the methods of general power and signal distribution. Topics covered in this chapter include:

Power distribution (7.2)

Power control (7.3)

Power management (7.4)

Signal distribution (7.5)

7.2Power Distribution

Two methods are used for power distribution in these systems. The USDT form factor employs a separate, external AC “brick” power supply while the SFF, MT, and CMT form factors use a power supply unit that mounts inside the chassis.

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