Ross OpenGear DSS-8224, User Manual

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DSS-8224 User Guide (v6.0) Introduction • 9
Introduction
This guide covers the installation, configuration, and use of the DSS-8224. The following chapters are included:
• “Introduction ” summarizes the guide and provides important terms, and conventions.
• “ Before You Begin ” provides general information to keep in mind before installing and configuring your card.
• “ Hardware Overview ” provides a basic introduction to the hardware features including the cabling and
monitoring features of the rear module.
• “ Physical Installation ” provides instructions for the physical installation of the card and its rear module, and
provides an overview of connecting input and output devices to the rear module.
• “ Configuration ” provides a general overview of the configuring the DSS-8224.
• “ Software Upgrades ” provides instructions for upgrading the software for your DSS-8224 using DashBoard.
• “ DashBoard Menus ” summarizes the DSS-8224 menus, items, and parameters in DashBoard.
• “ Technical Specifications ” provides technical specification details on the DSS-8224.
• “ Service Information ” provides information on the warranty and repair policy for your card.
• “ Glossary ” provides a list of terms used throughout this guide.
Related Publications
It is recommended to consult the following Ross documentation before installing and configuring your DSS-8224
card:
• DashBoard User Manual , Ross Part Number: 8351DR-004
• MFC-OG3-N and MFC-8322-S User Manual , Ross Part Number: 8322DR-004
• OG3-FR Series User Manual , Ross Part Number: 8322DR-005
• OGX-FR Series User Manual , Ross Part Number: 8322DR-204
Documentation Conventions
Special text formats are used in this guide to identify parts of the user interface, text that a user must enter, or a
sequence of menus and sub-menus that must be followed to reach a particular command.
Interface Elements
Bold text is used to identify a user interface element such as a dialog box, menu item, or button. For example:
In the Network tab, click
Apply
.
User Entered Text
Courier text is used to identify text that a user must enter. For example:
In the Language box, enter
English
.
Referenced Guides
Text set in bold and italic represent the titles of referenced guides, manuals, or documents. For example:
For more information, refer to the DashBoard User Manual .