Cobalt Networks 8321(-C) - Manual (Page 9)

8310/8321 User Manual •••• (V 1.0) Page 9
Introduction
In This Chapter
This chapter contains the following sections:
•
A Word of Thanks
•
Overview
•
Features
•
Documentation Terms
A Word of Thanks
Congratulations on choosing the openGear
TM
2RU Frame and Power Supply (PS-8300). The
Cobalt Digital Inc. openGear TM line includes video decoders and encoders, audio embedders and de-
embedders, distribution amplifiers, format converters, and much more. Cobalt Digital Inc. openGear TM
modular conversion gear will meet your signal conversion needs now, and well into the future.
Should you have questions or concerns pertaining to the installation or operation of your frame, please
contact Cobalt Digital Inc. (Contact information is supplied on the back cover of this manual.) Our
technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or service.
Overview
Note:
Refer to 8321 20-Slot Frame Setup (page 38) in this manual if you are installing an 8321
frame. This chapter contains installation information unique to the 8321 frame. In all other aspects for
either frame, follow the installation instructions as described in the following sections.
The 8310 is a 2RU modular frame, designed to accommodate up to 10 cards of the openGear
TM
product family. The 8321 is a 2RU modular frame, designed to accommodate up to 20 cards of the
openGear
TM product family.
Modular Frame Architecture
The 8310 blends the simplicity of a fixed rear connector frame, and the flexibility of independent rear
BNC connector modules.
For most applications which use BNC connectors, the 8310 is available with a fixed 100-BNC rear
module. This frame configuration allows any openGear
TM card using only BNC connectors to be
installed into any slot, without restrictions. Installation of separate rear modules is not required. Unused
slots can be pre-wired into a facility, and installation of cards can be done at any time without accessing
the rear of the frame.