Features
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FEATURES
The following provides an overview of the chassis features.
Matrix E7 Chassis Modules
The Matrix E7 chassis has seven slots for interface modules. The Matrix E7 chassis supports all
generations of Matrix and SmartSwitch 6000 modules. This provides the flexibility to configure
the chassis with the maximum types of boards available to support 10/100 Ethernet and Gigabit
Ethernet to WAN and ATM applications.
Redundant Power Supplies
The Matrix E7 chassis supports two power supplies that reside in the lower section of the chassis,
in slots labeled PS1 and PS2. The second power supply provides redundancy and load sharing.
There are two models of ac power supplies available: 6C207-1 and 6C207-3.
6C207-1
The 6C207-1 is a 1200-Watt power supply, which has one front-panel ac input power connector.
This allows the connection of each power supply to a separately fused ac power source. One power
cord is shipped with the 6C207-1. The type of power cord shipped with the unit is
country-dependent.
When two power supplies are installed, each power supply is capable of load sharing 50% (+/- 5%)
of the power
in a
Matrix E7 chassis power load. This not only provides redundancy, it also extends
the life of the power supplies. If one power supply fails, the other power supply supports the entire
power load of the chassis without interruption to network traffic. Refer to
Section 2.1
for power
outlet requirements.
CAUTION: Newer models of modules may require more power to operate. If the power
requirement of the module population in a Matrix E7 chassis exceeds the power output
of a single 6C207-1 (1200-Watt) power supply, it is not recommended to install a
6C207-1 (1200-Watt) and a 6C207-3 (1600-Watt) power supply in the same chassis. If
the 6C207-3 fails, the 6C207-1 may not be able to handle the power requirements,
eliminating power redundancy and causing the system to fail and disrupt network traffic.
