The TurboStack Chassis
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Chassis models also come with segmented backplanes that provide for the
installation of up to four or up to eight hubs and connectivity to an external
switch. See Figure 3 for an example of how a fully-populated, 4-slot,
rackmount chassis and an external switch can be installed in a 19-inch relay
rack.
Figure 3:
Relay Rack with Four-Slot Fully Populated Chassis and External Switch
In the illustration, the chassis is positioned so that the hub modules are
within reach of the switch when data cables are connected from the modules to
the switch.
The hubs have a variety of station ports (RJ45, fiber optic, and so on). These
ports have different cabling requirements for switch connectivity. Consult your
specific hub or switch manual for the types of cable to use.
For a list of supported TurboStack hubs and switches, refer to Appendix A.
Master module
Backup module
Slave modules
External switch
19-inch relay rack
Chassis
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