Function Description
Hardware Module
Provides the physical hookup interface and
interconnection to the power modules for either the
AC or DC input voltage. The digital communication
from the power modules to the digital midplane; and
the power interconnect from the power modules to
the midplane Bus Bar. This module is field replaceable
to allow the facility to change from AC to DC or DC
to AC in the future without having to replace the
chassis.
Facility Power Entry Module (FPEM) (AC/DC)
Provides the physical support and keying for the
power supply modules. It is keyed with a
corresponding FPEM to determine AC or DC support.
Power Cassette Module
Provides forced air cooling for the front and rear card
slots.
Fan Module
Table 5: Card Slot Pitch Definitions
Quantity and Pitch
Slot Type
2 in the front of chassis on a 2.75” pitch
Supervisor Slots
2 in the rear of chassis on a 2.75” pitch
Supervisor PIC Slots
8 in the front of chassis on a 1.48” pitch
SSI Card Slots
8 in the rear of chassis on a 1.48” pitch
SSI PIC Slots
6 power supply bays in the front of the chassis
Power Cassette Module
1 in the bottom, rear of the chassis
Facility Power Entry Module (FPEM) (AC/DC)
5 in the rear of the chassis on a 3.5” pitch
Fan Module
Table 6: Maximum Weight for Cards and Modules
Maximum Weight
Module
26 lbs.
Supervisor Slots
6 lbs.
Supervisor PIC Slots
19 lbs.
SSI Card Slots
19 lbs.
NSI/SSI Slots
5 lbs.
SSI PIC Slots
5 lbs.
NSI/SSI PIC Slots
6 lbs.
Power Cassette Module
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