K3 1RU AB Switch Page 5

Control Modules
The K3 Series AB Switch System is available with three types of control modules; Network, Contact
Closure, or Gang Control Expansion. One of three control options shown below will be installed in the
chassis for remote control of the installed AB switch cards.

C-AB-16-R

C-AB-16-R provides remote control through In-Band and Out-of-Band operation thru
Ethernet TCP/IP and Serial connections.
WEB Through a web browser interface, you can access the control card, obtain
current status information and operate the A/B Switches

Telnet

Through a telnet client, you can access the control card, obtain current
status information and operate the A/B Switches. This is also the method
for setting configuration parameters of the card
SNMP The system can be managed by SNMP through standard management
software. Dataprobe provides a private MIB.

Serial

The serial port on the C-AB-16-R provides direct terminal access or via
modem. The A/B Cards are controlled either by a menu selection or by
command line strings (escape code sequences). Menu selections are ideal
for easy operator interface and the escape code sequences streamline
automated control.

TCP Messaging

A direct TCP messaging protocol is supported for direct computer
control of the A/B switching system
Installation
The Control interface is located in the lower middle section on the rear of the K3 chassis.
The C-AB-16-R controller provides the following connections:
10base-T Ethernet. (C-AB-16-R
only) Network connection for access
to the C-AB-16-R card.
Serial Port. RS-232 port for out-of-
band access to the C-AB-16-R
card.
Gang Expansion. RJ11 connection
for connection to additional card nests
for large gang switching applications.
External Power Input. Connection for
external power supply K-16-XPS-R for
single or dual redundant power.
Mating Connector kit # 1940164
C-AB-16-R Rear View

External 24VDC

Power Input

(optional)

Gang

Expansion

Serial Port

10base-T

Ethernet

PS2
Gang