Specifications

DXC-100PSX Installing and Connecting the Protection Switch 2-1
Chapter 2
Module Installation and
Operation
2.1 Installing and Connecting the Protection Switch
This section will guide you through installing the DXC-100PSX N+1 Protection
Switch, installing modules, and configuring Network Redundancy.
DE3T3/R
OUT TX
RX
DE3T3/P
IN RX
TX
OUT TX
RX
READY
DNC
D8E1T1/RD8E1T1/PDPS/DC
+
-
DC POWER
DPS/DC
+
-
DC POWER
Figure 2-1. N+1 Protection Switch (Rear View)
Ensure that you have 3RU (5.25"/133mm) of empty rack space above the
DXC-100 unit in which to install the N+1 Protection Switch.
1. Securely mount the N+1 Protection Switch in the equipment rack, directly
above the DXC-100.
2. Connect the DB9 male-to-male serial interface cable to the DB9 connector on
the PSX Controller module. See
Figure 1-3 for connector location.