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Logical architecture
As shown in
, the switch module contains three logical units:
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CPU unit
—As the control and management core of the switch module, it is responsible for
module management, system configuration, and special packet processing.
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AMC unit
—As the auxiliary management unit of the switch module, it is responsible for data
collection and report, power up/down control of the module, and system monitoring.
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Switch unit
—As the data processing core of the switch module, it is responsible for internal
and external data forwarding and report of unrecognized packets.
Figure 5 Logical architecture
Installation guidelines
Follow these guidelines when you install switch modules:
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As shown in
, you can install a maximum of six switch modules in the enclosure.
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The installation positions of switch modules and mezzanine network adapters must allow their
internal connections.
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The six switch modules form three pairs with internal ports inter-connected: Slots 1 and 4 pair,
slots 2 and 5 pair, and slots 3 and 6 pair. Each pair can be used as a switching plane, and the
switch modules in each pair operate in active/standby mode.
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The switch module can be hot swapped.
