RUGGEDCOM MX5000
Installation Guide
Chapter 4
Modules
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Modules
The RUGGEDCOM MX5000 features slots for up to two power modules and eight line modules, which can be
used to expand and customize the capabilities of the device to suit specific applications. A variety of modules
are available, each featuring a specific type of communication port: copper Ethernet, fiber optic Ethernet, SFP or
serial.
Two slots are reserved for one control module (required) and one switch module (optional).
All modules are field-replaceable.
Use the RUGGEDCOM ROX II software to determine which ports are equipped on the device. For more information,
refer to the
RUGGEDCOM ROX II User Guide
for the device.
NOTE
Switch modules are only compatible with 8-port fiber optic Ethernet modules.
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Figure 15: Available Chassis Slots
1.
Power Supply Module (PS1)
2.
Ethernet Module Slot (LM1)
3.
Ethernet Module Slot (LM2)
4.
Ethernet Module Slot (LM3)
5.
Control
Module (CM)
6.
Switch Module (SM)
7.
Ethernet Module Slot (LM4)
8.
Ethernet Module Slot (LM5)
9.
Ethernet Module Slot (LM6)
10.
Power Supply Module (PS2)
CONTENTS
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Section 4.1, “Available Modules”
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Section 4.2, “Installing/Removing Line Modules”
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