GEN7iB
150
INTERFACE/CONTROLLER
INTERFACE/CONTROLLER
11
11.3.2 Connecting multiple mainframes using the Master/Sync card
ThemultiplemainframeMaster/Syncsetuponlyworksinastarconguration.AllMas-
ter/SyncberopticcablesareononesideconnectedtotheMastermainframewhile
the other side connects to one Sync mainframe.
The master mainframe needs to be extended with one or more optional option carrier
cards (G081). Each option carrier card can be extended with one or two Master output
cards (G083).
Maximum Master/Sync overview Maximum Master/Sync overview
Option Carrier Card Master Output Card Sync Mainframes
GEN2tB 1 2 9
GEN3i 2 4 17
GEN3iA 2 4 17
GEN4tB 3 6 25
GEN7i/GEN7iA/
GEN7iB
6 12 49
GEN7tA/GEN7tB 6 12 49
GEN17tA/GEN17tB 16 32 129