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About this guide
This manual is a comprehensive hardware reference tool for the Patton Electronics 4U 6476 Redundant Back-
plane/Midplane and Chassis line of products.
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
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System developers installing and integrating the products into their systems
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Operators
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Installers
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Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
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Chapter 1,
"Introduction"
on page 14—provides an overview of the product, about Patton Electronics,
warranty, and service information.
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Chapter 2,
"Chassis specifications"
on page 16—provides an overview of the chassis features.
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Chapter 3,
"System Architecture"
on page 26—provides an overview of CompactPCI specifications, as well
as a more in-depth description of the product’s features.
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Chapter 4,
"Installation checklist"
on page 34—provides a quick set-up checklist for installing the
Model 6476.
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Chapter 5,
"Maintenance"
on page 39—provides a quick set-up checklist, tips for troubleshooting, war-
ranty information, and where to get help.
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Appendix A,
"Compliance information"
on page 44—contains compliance information for the
Model 6476
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Appendix B,
"Glossary of Terms"
on page 47—defines terms and acronyms used in this document.
For best results, read the contents of this guide
before
you install the enclosure.
