Connections
2 Connections
2.1 Front panel
The front panel provides:
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A large, back-lit LCD display which cycles through a number of screens of
status information;
•
The main power control, which is a momentary (non-latching) rocker
switch;
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Indicators for “Power on” (green) and “Disk activity” (red); and
•
A USB port which can be used for a wide variety of functions.
2.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel provides:
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The AC power inlet, which accepts 100 to 240 V AC at 50 or 60 Hz;
•
Sockets for a PS2-style keyboard and mouse. The keyboard socket
(purple) can be used to connect a console keyboard, although any
available USB socket can also be used for this purpose. The mouse
connector (green) is not used;
•
An RS232 serial port which is dedicated to the Platinum console;
•
An RS232 serial port, Port A, which can be used for a wide variety of
functions;
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Issue C - March, 2018
