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About this Manual
This manual is directed at the person who needs detailed configuration and
specification information for CompactPCI modules and system
subassemblies of the CPX8000 series computer system. Included is an
overview of the system architecture for the CPX8216 and CPX81216T
systems. It also presents the correct strapping and pin-out information for
the modules and subassemblies covered.
This manual does not provide installation, removal, or use procedures.
People requiring this type of information should refer to the CompactPCI
CPX8216 and CPX8216T System Installation and Use manual as listed in
Appendix B, Related Documentation.
Summary of Changes
This manual has been revised and replaced any previous editions. Below
is a history of the changes affecting this manual.
Date Change
July 2002 Updated PMC Module chapter, see Chapter 4, PMC
Modules.
Load sharing information added, see The Active/Active or
Load-Sharing Configuration on page 1-9
Domain ownership further defined, see Chapter 1, System
Architecture
Dual breaker DC power distribution panel information
added (with Smart cable), see Dual Breaker DC Power
Distribution Panel (CPX8216) on page 6-55.
April 2002 Section describing system domains and domain
ownership information added, see System Domains on
page 1-1.
Section describing hot swap controllers added, see Hot
Swap Controller on page 1-6.