2. Hardware and System Configuration. Avitech Pacific MS-2, Pacific MS-3

2. Hardware and System Configuration

This chapter provides instructions on installing and removing a modular card into and out of the Pacific

MS chassis. It also contains detailed information about setting up the Pacific MS in solo and in cascaded systems.

2.1 Installing a New Card on Blank Slot

The Pacific MS chassis accepts the following hot-swappable cards:

Input Cards:

 SIB-H Card

 SIB-BNC Card

 SIB-T Card

Output Cards:

 SOB-H Card

 SOB-T Card

 SOB-HPW Card

 SOB-QPW Card

Mouse/Keyboard Card:

 KM Card

Because the Pacific MS are available as custom systems, the illustrations in this chapter and those used throughout the manual may differ from the model(s) you purchased.

Viewed from the rear of the enclosure, the Pacific MS’ input card slots are on the left, and the output card slots are in the center. The KM card slots are located near the bottom of the rear panel.

The Pacific MS-2 chassis (2RU) houses 3 input card slots and 2 output card slots. Each card supports up to 4 connectors, allowing for a maximum routing configuration of 12x8. Up to 2 KM cards (with a total of 12 USB connections) can be installed.

The Pacific MS-3 chassis (3RU) houses 5 input card slots and 4 output card slots. Each card supports up to 4 connectors, allowing for a maximum routing configuration of 20x16. Up to 3 KM cards (with a total of 20 USB connections) can be installed.

Installation and removal of the input, output, and KM cards follow the same procedures. In this section, an output card is used as an example.

To install an output card on a blank slot, perform the following steps:

Step 1. Remove the two screws securing the back plate.

Figure 2-1 Remove the Two Plate Screws

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Step 2. Remove the back plate.

Figure 2-2 Remove the Back Plate

Step 3. Align both sides of the card to the rails of the slot, and then slide the card all the way into the chassis.

Figure 2-3 Align the New Card to the Rail on Both Sides

Input, output, and KM card slot locations will determine the respective source number, output number, and

KM number used for routing assignment. Refer to section 2.3 for information on port number in detail.

Step 4. Secure the screws on both sides to fix the newly installed card to the chassis.

Figure 2-4 Secure the Card Screws on Both Sides

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