Nevion AD6464M - Manual (Page 10)

AD6464M / AD128128M Rev. 7
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3.4 System Controller
– Multicon VX-MOD
Each VikinX Modular frame comes with either one or two system controller cards, Multicon
VX-MOD. One Multicon VX-MOD is necessary to control the router; dual redundant Multicon
VX-MOD is an option.
Please see separate Multicon VX-MOD manual for details about configuration
and control.
Multicon VX-MOD can be enabled for 3rd party control interfaces. Please contact your
Nevion representative for details. Further, Multicon provides the user with an SNMP agent.
Your Multicon VX-MOD card(s) may be inserted in any of the two slots (A) and (B).
All the configuration parameters, control parameters, etc. are stored in the Compact Flash
(CF) memory of the Multicon VX-MOD card. This provides a high grade of security for the
user, as he just needs to remove the CF card if the Multicon VX-MOD card fails, and install
this CF card on a new Multicon VX-MOD card. The router will not notice the difference.
3.4.1 Card insertion
The frame is equipped with plastic guide rails to align the Multicon VX-MOD cards into their
respective positions. Slide the card into the plastic guide rails inside the frame until the red
handle is close to the frame front. A detailed description of the last part of the insertion
process is shown in the figure below.
On the top of the card tray, there is a hole above each module slot. When the tip of the
handle is just below this hole, start to push the handle downwards as in the figure. The tip of
the handle enters the hole and the card is locked and proper contact ensured when the
handle is in downright position.
Do not use excessive force; the card should enter easily – proper insertion is
almost effortless.
3.4.2 Card removal
To remove a module card from the sub-rack frame, release the card by moving the red
handle until it is in horizontal position, as shown in the figure below. Then pull the card out of
the sub-rack with the red handle.