Patton electronic 6511RC - Manual (Page 16)

1 • Introduction Model 6511RC User Manual
16 Hardware overview
Hardware overview
The Model 6511RC combines DS0 cross-connection and concentration with powerful Ethernet switching in a
single-slot blade for installation in a standard CPCI chassis. The Matrix Switch card-set comprises two mod-
ules, a processor blade (see
figure 1 on page 14) inserted from the front of the ForeFront chassis, and a rear
interface blade (see figure 3 ) inserted opposite to the processor blade. The front and rear blades mate at the
mid-plane, which provides the communication path between front and rear blades (see figure 4 ).
Figure 3. Model 6511RCT rear blade
Figure 4. Model 6511RC Matrix Switch front and rear blade installation
Midplane
Rear Blade
Front Rear
Side view
Front Blade