Backplane Architecture
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Model 6476 User Guide
3 • System Architecture
Figure 12. Rear view of chassis
showing the midplane/backplane
There are two user-configurable straps and a DIP switch located in the rear 3U area of the chassis:
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VIO signaling
—This strap (using J3, J4, and J5) sets the V I/O signaling voltage to 3.3 or 5 VDC. For all
ForeFront applications, this should be set to 3.3v. Do not change it from this setting.
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Frame ground/signal ground
—This strap (using J1 and J2) allows the user to electrically connect frame
ground (FG) to signal ground (SG). By default, these signals are electrically isolated. Patton Electronics rec-
ommends that this configuration be maintained. However, in certain specific circumstances, users may wish
to connect these two potentials by installing a jumper between J4 and J5.
Fabric Slot
Geographic
Address (FSGA)
DIP switch S3
Shelf Geographic
Address (SGA) DIP switch S2
J1 (+3.3v)
Power connector
Power connector
(for Power Entry Module
DC or AC)
Alarm
module slot
8 6U slots—horizontal orientation
J2 (VIO)
J3 (+5v)
J4 (SG)
J5 (FG)