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Q-Series Chassis, Rev. D
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October 2018
1.4. Mixing Q-Series Modules and TLX Modules in a single Chassis
Besides Q-Series products, Thinklogical also carries the TLX line of 10G extension products in a
modular form. Non-Q-Series modules, such as TLX, are compatible with the Q-4300, Q-2300 and Q-
1300 chassis as well as their own CHS-4, CHS-2 and CHS-1 chassis. However, because VQM
modules generate less heat than TLX modules, they were not deigned to allow air-flow through their
enclosures as in TLX modules.
Air-Flow through VQM Modules
To avoid over-heating of TLX modules when mixed with non-TLX modules, the simple solution is
to always install all non-TLX modules on the left side of the chassis (as looking from the back
where the modules are loaded) and install all TLX modules on the right side, next to the cooling-air
intake fans (The side next to the power cord receptacles). This will allow proper air-flow over the warmer
TLX modules and will prevent over-heating. This is true for both the Q-4300 and Q-2300 Chassis and for
both the CHS-4 and CHS-2 Chassis.
Warning!
To avoid over-heating of TLX modules, always install all non-TLX
modules on the left side of the chassis (as looking from the back where the
modules are loaded) and install all TLX modules on the right side, next to the
cooling-air intake fans (The side next to the power cord receptacles) .
Note: Non-TLX modu
les, such as Thinklogical’s Q-Series (VQM), were not deigned to
allow air-flow through their enclosures as in TLX modules.
To avoid over-heating, always install all non-TLX modules on the left side of the chassis and install all
TLX modules on the right
