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Chapter 7 – MFC-8322-S Network Card
Overview
AJA's OG-X-FR openGear frame ships with the MFC-8322-S network card pre-
installed.
MFC-8322-S Network Card Features
• Compatible with the OG-X-FR series frames
• Compatible with the OG-3-FR series frames
• Monitors frame power usage, the inlet ambient temperature, the airflow
requirements of high-powered cards, and sets the fan speed accordingly
NOTE: Higher power consumption requires higher fan speed for adequate cooling. The
fans always run at maximum speed for five seconds after the fan door is closed,
then adjusts to the appropriate level based on power consumption and the inlet
ambient temperature.
• Monitors the frame door and each frame power supply
• Monitors the fan door and notifies the user if the door is left open too long
• Monitors the status of other cards in the frame via the internal bus
• Generates alarms if any of the monitored functions develop errors
• Network settings storage location on the GFC-8322 Reference card that saves
items configured on the Network tab plus the Frame Name
• Provides external 10/100Mbps Ethernet connectivity to communicate with
DashBoard
User Interfaces
Your Network Controller Card may include the following interfaces.
DashBoard Control System
The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear
frames and cards from a computer. DashBoard communicates with other cards
in the openGear frames through the Network Controller Cards. The DashBoard
software and user manual are available for download from the Ross website.
Card-edge Controls
The front-edge of the Network Controller Card feature LED indicators for the
power, Ethernet connection, and general communication activity. The Network
Controller Card also include DIP switches for specifying the IP address of the
frame.
