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Hardware Preparation and Installation

MVME2502 Installation and Use (6806800R96E)

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The following table shows the power available when the MVME2502 is installed in either a
three row or five row chassis and when PMCs are present.

2.3.3

Equipment Requirements

The following are recommended to complete a MVME2502 system:

VMEbus system enclosure

System console terminal

Operating system (and/or application software)

Transition module and connecting cables

2.4

Configuring the Board

The board provides software control over most options. Settings can be modified to fit the
user's specifications. To configure, set the bits in the control register after installing the board
in a system. Make sure that all user-defined switches are properly set before installing a
PMC/XMC module. For more information, see

Switches

on page 79

.

Chassis Type

Available Power

Power With PMCs

Three Row

70 W maximum

below 70 W

Five Row

90 W maximum

below 90 W

Keep below power limit. Cooling limitations must be considered.