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• Aluminum construction reduces overall weight
• Two independent looping Reference Inputs feed all card slots
• SMPTE alarm interface for simple monitoring
• Ethernet port for optional networked control
• Robust 150 Watt Power Supply with integral cooling fan
• Optional redundant power supply is hot-swappable for 24/7 operation
• Power switch is accessible from front of the rack frame
• Power supplies are replaceable from the front of the frame without requiring rear-
frame access
• Separate power cords to each supply for power feed redundancy
• PowerLock cord retainer mechanism guards against accidental power loss
• Optional Cooling Fan Module for increased ventilation and enhanced reliability
• Fan Fail and Error Indicator LEDs on front of the frame (available with optional
Cooling Fan Module)
• Optional Ethernet based Frame Controller for remote setup, monitoring, and control
• 5-year transferable warranty
Documentation Terms
The following terms are used throughout this guide:
• “Frame” refers to the frames that house the 8200 series cards.
• All references to the 8310 and 8321 also include the 8310-C and 8321-C versions
(respectively) with the cooling fan option. Refer to the section “Cooling Features”
for details.
• “Operator” and “User” both refer to the person who uses the frame.
• “System” and “Video system” refers to the mix of interconnected digital and analog
production and terminal equipment in which the frame operates.