2. RuggedBackbone™ Modules
2.1. Front Panel
The RX1512 Front Panel is equipped with an RS232 serial console port for initial management functions, and a locally connected
Figure 2.2. Front View - RX1512
Other Front Panel features include:
•Utility USB port.
•Power module indicator LEDs.
•Line module indicator LEDs.
•Alarm Indicator LED, which indicates system alarm status.
•Lamp Test / Alarm Cutoff (LT/ACO) button.
•Removable 1GB Compact Flash (CF) card, which contains active and fallback installations of the ROX™ operating system, along with the configuration database and other system data.
•Chassis ground connection.
For more information on connecting to the ports on the front panel, see the following topics:
•Serial Console: Section 3.4, “Serial Console Port”
•Management Ethernet Interface: Section 3.7, “Copper Ethernet Ports”
•Critical Alarm (Failsafe) Relay Interface: Section 3.3, “Critical Alarm Wiring”
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