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User Interfaces
The SPG-8260(-W) includes the following user interfaces.
DashBoard Control System
The DashBoard Control System enables you to monitor and control openGear frames and cards
from a computer. DashBoard communicates with cards in the frame through the Network
Controller card. This controller card is required in order to use DashBoard to monitor SPG-8260(-W)
cards. The DashBoard software and manual are available for download from our website.
For More Information on...
• installing and using DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Guide.
• the menus in DashBoard, refer to "DashBoard Menus".
Card-edge Control and Monitoring
From the SPG-8260(-W) card-edge you can use a jumper to specify whether to use an AES/Word
Clock output, or a local reference input. A second jumper is provided to terminate the reference
input if required.
For More Information on...
• the card-edge jumpers and switches, refer to "Card Overview".
• monitoring LEDs, refer to "Control and Monitoring Features".
SNMP Monitoring and Control
The Network Controller Card in the openGear frame provides optional support for remote
monitoring of your frame and the using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which is
compatible with many third-party monitoring and control tools.
For More Information on...
• the SNMP controls on this card, refer to your SPG-8260 or SPG-8260-W Management Information
Base (MIB) file.
• SNMP Monitoring and Control, refer to the MFC-8300 Series or MFC-OG3 Series User Guides.
14 • Before You Begin
SPG-8260(-W) User Guide (v5.0)
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