Chapter 1 introduction, 1overview, 2external features – CANOGA PERKINS 1202 Chassis Interconnect Module User Manual
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EdgeAccess Universal Chassis System
Model 1202 CIM User Manual
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1
Overview
The Chassis Interconnect Module (CIM), used in a Universal Chassis System (UCS) 1002
chassis, links up to eight chassis in a domain to provide management and alarm status. This
domain can include both UCS 1000 and 1002. Link the chassis in a cascade through the Chassis
Link Up and Down ports on the front panel. Figure 1 shows the CIM in its dedicated slot 0 in the
chassis. The CIM functions include:
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Provides status information for the chassis
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Collects alarm status through the backplane from other modules in the chassis
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Indicates major and minor alarm conditions through LEDs on the front panel
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Forwards alarm signals to external devices through relay contacts on the front panel
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Links up to eight chassis for system management
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Distributes the clock signal on the management bus
Figure 1. CIM in the UCS 1002 Chassis
1.2
External Features
Figure 2 shows the CIM front panel; it includes a pushbutton, LEDs, and connectors.
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Four LEDs that show module and alarm status
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Alarm acknowledgement pushbutton
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Six-pin terminal block connector to forward alarms to external devices
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Two ports for modular cables to link multiple chassis through CIMs