Chapter 1 Main Features and Specifications
Back Panel
© 2011 Harmonic Inc.
14
bNSG 9000 & NSG 9000-3G, Rev D
Grounding terminal
1.6.1
Processing Module
The Processing module is the main module of the NSG 9000 platform. It includes the
communication interfaces of the unit and the GbE interfaces. The Processing module
manages, configures and monitors the device and its modules. It is a swappable module that
is easily mounted from the rear side of the platform. The Central Processing module includes
the following components:
Ethernet ports
2 x DTI ports for M-CMTS application (optional)
1 x Clock Test port for future use only
ASI Monitor port
Module map
JTAG - for servicing the device
6 x GbE port
NOTE:
In case of processing module malfunction, replace the module as instructed in
2.3 Inserting the
Modules
on page 22 and send the faulty module to Harmonic.
1.6.1.1
Ethernet Ports
Ethernet ports - allow connection to separate networks. The Ethernet ports are labeled ETH1
and ETH2. ETH1 is a management port and ETH2 is for future use. Both ports are 10/100
Base-T ports. For cabling instructions, see
3.5 Connecting the Ethernet Cables
on page 30.
Processing module
9 x populated Module slots
2 x Power supply
Grounding
terminal
2 x Ethernet
ports
2 x DTI ports
(optional)
Clock Test
port
ASI monitor
port
6 x GbE ports
