Broadcast Network Processor
(BNP) Quick Reference
Parts List
Before you begin the installation of the BNP you will need the
following items.
Included items:
Populated BNP chassis
AC power cord, included if AC power supply is used
DC connector cables, if DC power supply is used
Front and rear rack mount brackets
22 rack mount bracket screws
1 M4 grounding nut
Other required items (not included):
Phillips screwdriver
8 rack mount screws
Crossover cable long enough to connect the BNP
and the management workstation
Workstation for configuration
1 or more Gigabit Ethernet copper or optical SFP
modules
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Rack Mount the BNP
Using the provided screws, attach the front rack mount
bracket to one side of the chassis, then attach the rear rack
mount bracket. Repeat on the other side of the chassis.
Secure the front of the chassis to the rack. Connect the
rear rack mount extensions between the rear rack mount
brackets and the rack.
Slide the mounting brackets to the correct distance and
secure them.
Ground the chassis.
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Connect the Ports
Use the correct cable for the port type and your network
configuration:
10/100BaseT Gigabit Ethernet port, used to communicate with
an external console.
ASI ports, located on the rear of the chassis. Use a push/twisting
motion to ensure proper seating of the cables, shown in closeup.
The Gigabit Ethernet ports must have approved SFPs before
cabling.
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The BNP can be used with between one and four modules,
depending on your requirements.
ASI
ASI
ASI
Slot C
rear of chassis
Port#
1 2 3 4 5 6
Slot D
Slot A
Slot B
Recommended SFPs
Tyco
1382392-3:
Multi mode 850 nm, 1 GigE, LC Optical transceiver
1511094-3:
Single mode 1310 nm, 1 GigE, LC Optical transceiver
Finisar
FCMJ-8521-3:
Active copper SFP
FTRJ1319P1BTL:
Single mode 1310 nm, 1GigE, LC optical transceiver
FTRJ8519P1BTL:
Multi mode 850 nm, 1GigE, LC optical transceiver
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Install recommended SFPs according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Twelve Steps to Installing and Configuring the BNP
Attach the rear mounting
bracket to the BNP chassis (A)
and then to the rack (B)
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B
Attach the BNP
chassis to the
front of the rack
Rear of BNP (AC power shown)
Front of BNP
ASI Ports
GigE Ports