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Chapter 3
System Architecture
Chapter contents
Board front panels
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Transition Boards
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Pin and socket connectors
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J1/P1 & J2/P2 connectors
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J3/P3 through J5/P5 connector
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Reserved Pins
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Power Pins
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Backplane Architecture
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Backplane power distribution
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External power connections
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Hot-Swap Capability
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