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2.2.3
Example of a Master/Slave configuration
The following diagram shows an example of a Master/Slave configuration with a master driving
four slave mainframes.
Figure 2-14: Example of a Master/Slave configuration with four slave mainframes
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A
Master mainframe
B
Slave mainframes
C
Fiber-optic cable
1
Connect the Master/Slave board connector labelled M/S, OUT 1 of the master mainframe
to the top connector labelled M/S IN of the Master/Slave board of the first slave mainframe.
2
Connect the Master/Slave board connector labelled M, OUT 2 of the master mainframe to
the top connector labelled M/S IN of the Master/Slave board of the second slave mainframe.
3
Connect the Master/Slave board connector labelled M, OUT 3 of the master mainframe to
the top connector labelled M/S IN of the Master/Slave board of the third slave mainframe.
4
Connect the Master/Slave board connector labelled M, OUT 4 of the master mainframe to
the top connector labelled M/S IN of the Master/Slave board of the fourth slave mainframe.
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