GE HC HP - Manual (Page 56)

2-14 MDS Intrepid-HC HP Installation and Operation
Initial Setup for Intrepid-HC HP/T IDU
Initial Setup Steps for up to 9+1 Configuration
Cascading two Intrepid-HC HP/T IDUs at each site enables a configuration of up to 9+1 (10 carriers), or XPIC 7+1
with two additional carriers.
The setup steps for a configuration of up to 9+1, are identical to those of the configuration of up to 4+1 (see above)
except for the following differences:
You must configure all six IDCs using the HyperTerminal.
You must specify if you are using cascading mode, using the HyperTerminal
You must specify in which IDU the protected link will be defined.
To set the cascading mode:
1. In the main terminal program menu, select Configuration.
2. Select System configuration.
3. Select Cluster configuration.
Specify the number of sub-racks in the system. 1 for stand alone, or 2 for cascading mode.
Specify either 1 or 2 for the sub-rack number. The protected carrier will be in sub-rack 1.