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Chapter 7
7. Using the System Controller
This chapter describes how to use the two system controller types in a rackmount system.
multimodule System Controller (MMSC) and display
module System Controller (MSC) and display
The MMSC in a rackmount system is an intelligent communcations device that can
monitor one or more system “modules” within a rack.
The MSC in a deskside system or a rackmounted system “module” is less sophisticated
than the MMSC. Each MSC in a rack reports to and can be controlled by the MMSC.
MMSC
The MMSC subsystem is composed of two main components:
the MMSC itself
the front display and input panel
10BaseT Ethernet hub (only in systems with three or more racks)