OGX-FR Series User Guide (v1.0)
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Before You Begin
If you have questions pertaining to the operation of OGX-FR, please contact us at the numbers listed in the section
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Overview
The OGX-FR frame offers the flexibility of independent rear modules for connectivity to a wide array of interfaces
such as BNC, twisted-pair audio, and fiber. Each frame offers a full rear module that accommodates one card each,
or a high density split rear module that accommodates two cards each. Using the split rear module allows for up to
20 independent openGear solutions to be installed.
Cards and rear modules designed for the DFR-8321 frames are also supported by the OGX-FR frames. However,
some cards and rear modules may be designed specifically for the OGX-FR frames only. Refer to the
documentation for your openGear card for details on the frames you can use.
Features
The OGX-FR frame includes the following features:
• Two independent looping reference inputs feed all card slots
• Can house any mix of analog, digital, video and audio cards in the same frame
• Available with individual card specific modules for connector flexibility
• Optional redundant power supply is hot-swappable for 24/7 operation
• Power switch is accessible from front of the rack frame
• Power supplies are replaceable from the front of the frame without requiring rear-frame access
• Separate power cords to each supply for power feed redundancy
• PowerLock cord retainer mechanism guards against accidental power loss
• Durable powder-coat paint finish
• Removable hinged front door for easy card insertion and removal, and flexibility in servicing the cooling fans
• Aluminum and steel construction to reduce weight and increase strength
• 2RU frame houses up to 20 cards
• Robust 500W power supply with two integral cooling fans per power supply
• Comes standard with the Cooling Fan Module for increased ventilation and enhanced reliability
• Supports Gigabit ethernet connectivity to each openGear card in the frame (requires the MFC-OG3-N Network
Controller Card)
• Provides a system alarm LED on the frame front door
• Provides an LCD Diagnostic Panel on frame front that reports the frame name, and IP address; provides the
ability to scroll through these reported error conditions
• Removable door with durable powder-coat paint finish
• 5-year transferable warranty
Workflow
The OGX-FR frame comes standard with Ethernet connectivity for basic configuration and monitoring of
openGear® cards through the DashBoard control system. An optional advanced networking card, the MFC-OG3-N,
adds an on-board Gigabit Ethernet switch, with GigE access to each of the 20 processing card slots.
