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System expansion
You can expand a system in a number of ways:
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When adding DS1 mappers, certain slots should be used first to ensure proper
operation. New mappers should be mounted in slots 1 through 8 (DS1
protection in slot 3), always using the odd-numbered slot first and even
numbered slot second. Subsequent cards can be added from left to right always
using the left-most odd-numbered empty slot first, followed by the next highest
even-numbered slot.
Refer to Chapter 7, "Replacing modules in a common-equipment shelf," on
page 7-1 for the procedure to add new DS1 mappers.
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Introduction to equipment and cabling configurations 2-19
by adding an MBP expansion cabinet that contains the desired
configuration of shelves
by adding a copper-distribution shelf into an empty shelf space in an
existing MBP cabinet
by adding modules or circuit cards to the ABM shelf.
Note: Never install mappers in an even-numbered slot if there is no
working mapper installed in the lower odd-numbered slot.
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