Introducing the Network 9000 Routing Hub
1.2.4
AC Power Input Module
The AC input module is an I/O module that plugs into the bottom I/O module slot (slot 1) of the
hub. The ac power input module includes the connection for the power cord, a circuit breaker
switch, and storage for the initialization parameters used by each functional module (this is
referred to as Control Storage; refer to section 1.3.3). It also incorporates a MAXserver adaptor
module which will be discussed in the options section.
A Redundant AC Power Input Module is available for Network 9000 fifteen-slot chassis . The
Network 9000 Redundant AC Power Input Module provides the means to ensure uninterrupted
service, in the event of a power system failure, when an AC circuit within a facility fails, or
when an AC Power Input Module fails. These modules are included with the redundant
version of the Network 9000 fifteen-slot chassis, and are similar to the standard Network 9000
AC Power Input Module in appearance, features, and operation.
1.2.5
Communication Options Management Capabilities
The Network 9000 product family offers you a choice of communication options which let you
decide the most cost-effective combination of performance, functionality, and managability for
your network. Xyplex categorizes Network 9000 products into two types on the basis of their
ability to take advantage of some Network 9000 chassis management capabilities, which are
described later in this chapter, as well as their ability to connect to Ethernet segments A, B, or C.
Type 1 products are those products which must be managed using methods listed in the next
section, other than the Network 9000 chassis management capabilities. Also, Type 1 products
can only be connected to Ethernet segment A. Network 9000 products such as the 3605 LAN
Interface Card (LIC) and the 6800 WAN Loader Card are Type 1 products. All MAXserver
family cards are Type 1 products.
Type 2 products can be managed using either the Network 9000 chassis management
capabilities or any of the other methods listed in the next section. The products can be
connected to Ethernet segments A, B, and/or C. Appendix B of this manual lists the currently
available Type 1 and Type 2 products.
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