Switch module, Line modules, 3 switch module – RuggedCom RUGGEDBACKBONE RX5000 User Manual
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Chapter 2
RuggedBackbone™ Modules
RuggedBackbone™ RX5000
Installation Guide
6
Switch Module
Section 2.3
Switch Module
The Switch Module (SM) is the Ethernet switch fabric central to the RuggedBackbone™ RX5000. It provides
one Gbps of bandwidth to each installed Line Module and two 1Gbps ports to (optional) connectors on its own
faceplate. The Switch Module is installed in the SM slot of the chassis, as shown in
Switch Modules can be ordered as separate components with copper, LC fiber, or with no Ethernet ports. Refer
to the RuggedBackbone™ RX5000 data sheet for complete ordering details.
Figure 3: Switch Module - No Ports
Figure 4: Switch Module - Fiber (LC)
Figure 5: Switch Module - Copper
Section 2.4
Line Modules
The RuggedBackbone™ RX5000 may be configured with up to six Line Modules. Line Modules are installed in
slots LM1 through LM6, as shown in
Figure 1, “Chassis Slot Assignment”
. Different Line Modules are available
depending on the required type and number of Ethernet ports:
• Four or eight port 10/100 BaseTX RJ45 (copper)