About this Manual .................................................................................................................................... xv

Related Documents ................................................................................................................................. xv

Reporting Comments or Suggestions Concerning this Manual .............................................................. xv

Conventions and References ................................................................................................................... xvi

Cautions and Warnings .......................................................................................................................... xvi

Metric Conversion ................................................................................................................................. xvi

Recommended Standard Designations .................................................................................................. xvi

Trademarks ............................................................................................................................................ xvi

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance ............................................................................. xvi

EN55022 - 1997 Compliance ................................................................................................................ xvi

EN55024 - 1998 Compliance ................................................................................................................ xvi

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ...................................................................................... xvii

Safety Compliance .................................................................................................................................. xvii

EN 60950 .............................................................................................................................................. xvii

Low Voltage Directive (LVD) ............................................................................................................. xvii

Warranty Policy ..................................................................................................................................... xviii

Limitations of Warranty ...................................................................................................................... xviii

Exclusive Remedies ............................................................................................................................... xix

Customer Support ..................................................................................................................................... xx

Online Customer Support ....................................................................................................................... xx

CHAPTER 1.

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 1-1

1.1

Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2

CRS-300 Compatibility ............................................................................................................. 1-4

1.3

System-Level Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 1-5

1.3.1 CRS-280/280L Functional Schematic ..................................................................................... 1-6

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