NEXUS STAR Specifications
Router
NEXUS STAR is designed as a 19" mainframe for router boards and contains the backplane (TDM bus), the controller boards, and power-supply units. Redundant power-supply units are available optionally. Interface boards are implemented as requested.
Configuration
- 19" mainframe (flightcase or mounting racks on request)
- 1 front-panel row (6 units in height)
- RCX controller board and routing matrix
- 2 to 4 backplane power-supply units (including up to 2 redundancy units), system-specific configuration
- RFOC and RMF I/O boards as requested
- Slot grid: 4 HP (20.32 mm)
- 21 slots available (16 for I/O-board)
Power-supply Units
- Input-voltage range: 90 to 264 VAC
- Line frequency: 47 to 63 Hz
- Power consumption: 100 W (max.) per unit
Dimensions
- Height: approx. 265 mm (6 units)
- Width: approx. 482.6 mm/19"; front-panel area: 84 HP
- Depth: approx. 470 mm including ports (without handles)
Reliability
- Up to four extra redundant power-supply units can be installed
- Hot-swap capability
- Continuous execution of internal test routines
- Uninterrupted signal re-routing in case of malfunctions
- Redundant implementation of controller and routing boards, redundant bus system
Control Computer
NEXUS systems are normally shipped without a control computer. Any standard Windows PC can be used. A control computer must be equipped with a free serial, Ethernet, or USB port for NEXUS-system connection. The control software is optimised for high operating speeds, so a standard PC running Windows XP can be used.
XPSU Power-supply Unit
- Wide-range unit supplying all components
- Up to four power supply units connectable to a router (including redundant units)
- Space-saving back panel installation

