VXI SM8000 user manual Introduction, Calculating System Power and Cooling Requirements

VXI Technology, Inc.

SECTION 2

PREPARATION FOR USE

INTRODUCTION

When the SMIP II is unpacked from its shipping carton, the contents should include the following items:

(1) SMIP II VXIbus module

(1) SM8000 Series Optical Switch User’s Manual (this manual)

All components should be immediately inspected for damage upon receipt of the unit.

Once the SMIP II is assessed to be in good condition, it may be installed into an appropriate C- size or D-size VXIbus chassis in any slot other than slot zero. The chassis should be checked to ensure that it is capable of providing adequate power and cooling for the SMIP II. Once the chassis is found adequate, the SMIP’s logical address and the chassis’ backplane jumpers should be configured prior to the SMIP’s installation.

CALCULATING SYSTEM POWER AND COOLING REQUIREMENTS

It is imperative that the chassis provide adequate power and cooling for this module. Referring to the chassis user’s manual, confirm that the power budget for the system (the chassis and all modules installed therein) is not exceeded and that the cooling system can provide adequate airflow at the specified backpressure.

It should be noted that if the chassis cannot provide adequate power to the module, the instrument may not perform to specification or possibly not operate at all. In addition, if adequate cooling is not provided, the reliability of the instrument will be jeopardized and permanent damage may occur. Damage found to have occurred due to inadequate cooling would also void the warranty of the module.

SETTING THE CHASSIS BACKPLANE JUMPERS

Please refer to the chassis operation manual for further details on setting the backplane jumpers.

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