Installation manual

10 TRINIX — Release Notes
Version 3.2.0
Figure 2. NetConfig’s Loading Dialog Box
7. The NetConfig Alert will appear when the process is finished, click the
OK button.
The boards will then reboot and the new software version will be ready to
be activated. See
Updating New Broadlinx Boards on page 15 for more infor-
mation.
Support for Protected Paths in Asymmetrical Frames
The Trinix Asymmetrical frames can be monitored by the Protected Paths
option. The Protected Path function is designed to monitor router outputs
that are feeding critical downstream equipment. In the event of signal loss,
the Protected Path function will automatically select the output that is car
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rying the same signal and trigger the system alarm.
Note When using Protected Paths with an Asymmetrical frame, you can protect up
to half of the outputs. For Example, when protecting the 128x256 you would
only be able to protect 128 outputs instead of 256.
For more information about configuring and using the Protected Paths fea-
ture, see the Trinix Installation and Planning manual. When using the Pro-
tected Paths option, you should be aware of the following conditions.
The time that it takes to make the switch from a primary path to a sec-
ondary path will depend on the size and configuration of the Routing
switcher, as well as the control system. For example, two 128 Routing
switchers are different than two 512 switchers. The 512 has a different
power supply and has more cards.
Starting and Updating a Trinix Frame
When a Trinix frame is started, there are no connections on any of the out-
puts. Connections are made by a control system either running internally
on the Broadlinx processor or an external control module. The connections
are only linked when a control system is active. However, once an output
is enabled it will remain connected even without Broadlinx; as long as there
is power to the Trinix system. When a power loss occurs, the Trinix routing