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Chapter 2

RuggedBackbone™ Modules

RuggedBackbone™ RX5000

Installation Guide

Installing A Module In The Chassis

Section 2.1

Installing A Module In The Chassis

To install a module in the the RuggedBackbone™ chassis, align the module guide ribs with the channels on the

chassis and push the module in as far as it will go. There is a detent position that must be pushed through to

properly seat the connectors; this is the added resistance from the grounding springs. When properly seated, the

module flange will rest on the main chassis frame. Tighten the thumbscrews using finger strength only.

NOTE

Serial line modules are hot-swappable, meaning they can be removed and installed while the device is

running.
When installing a serial line module while the device is running, make sure internal VLANs are

enabled. For more information about configuring VLANs, refer to the ROX User Guide for the RX5000.

Section 2.2

Control Module

The Control Module (CM) is the central processing unit of the RuggedBackbone™ chassis. The ROX operating

system running on the CM controls and coordinates the functions of all modules installed in the system. The