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Figure 10. TMF/TFD module
SAN256N director midplane
The SAN256N director midplane provides connectivity between the TFIO, TCM, TSW,
power supply assemblies and fan assemblies. The backplane has the capability to
expand the SAN256N director from 256 ports to 512 ports (at a data rate of 1 Gbps and
2 Gbps) by cabling two SANC40N cabinet together.
External cabinet
Upper fan
Connectors to
fan connectors
I/O connectors
system midplane
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