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As shown in the Figure 6, there are slots, LEDs, and connectors that the user
can access from the front panel.
2.3.2.1 Slots
The expansion unit has three slots that can support most of the IBM 8260 ATM
modules. The modules that are supported in the IBM 8285 Expansion Chassis
are listed in Chapter 4.
Figure 7 shows how the modules are inserted in the IBM 8285 Expansion
Chassis.
Figure 7. Inserting a Module in the Expansion Unit
2.3.2.2 LEDs
The expansion unit has the following switch status LEDs:
•
Power
•
OK
•
Fault
2.3.2.3 Connectors
The expansion unit front panel has two connectors:
•
Power Input
•
Base Connector
The base unit connector is a 68-pin female connector just like expansion unit
connector of the base unit. It is connected to the IBM 8285 Base Unit by the
expansion interface cable which is shipped with the expansion unit.
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