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ACXMODH User Manual
Chapter 3: Installation and Operation
• Daughter card data jumper cables (not used in all installations)
3.4.2 Differences between Interface Cards and Daughter Cards
Before you start, make note of the difference between “Interface Cards” and “Daughter Cards.” An Interface Card will have an
RJ-45 or LC Fiber SFP installed to link to the switch; a Daughter Card will NOT have an RJ-45 or LC Fiber SFP installed. See the
examples below of an Interface Card and Daughter Card.
Figure 3-2. Example of an Interface Card (contains an RJ-45 or LC Fiber SFP).
Figure 3-3. Example of a Daughter Card (does NOT contain an RJ-45 or LC Fiber SFP).
Since a Daughter Card does not have an interconnect to interface with the DKM FX chassis directly, it will be plugged into an
Interface Card by simply placing it directly on top of an interface card and matching the xPortA and xPortB headers. Install the
Daughter Card by using the correct header components to mate the xPorts with the Daughter Card (see the image on the next
page). Some daughter cards will use one xPort while others will consume two xPorts.
