VXI SM8000 - Manual (Page 21)

VXI Technology, Inc.
SM8000 Series Preparation for Use 21
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REPARATION FOR
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I NTRODUCTION
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.
C ALCULATING S YSTEM P OWER AND C OOLING R EQUIREMENTS
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.
S ETTING THE C HASSIS B ACKPLANE J UMPERS
Please refer to the chassis operation manual for further details on setting the backplane jumpers.