Hardware reference guide

Quantum Configurations
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Quantum Local I/O, Remote I/O and Distributed I/O Configurations
Overview The following information contains a description of the Local I/O, Remote I/O and
Distributed I/O and their configurations.
These configurations (see the configuration table below for valid Quantum
configurations) can be equipped with a combination of:
z Quantum CPUs
z Power supplies
z I/O interfaces
z Expert modules
z I/O modules
Local, RIO, and
DIO
Configuration
The following table provides valid Quantum configurations, including backplanes
and modules.
Note: Refer to System Specifications for the Quantum Module , p. 55 for a
complete list of part numbers for all Quantum modules.
If Configuration
Type Is
Backplane Types
(Typical) Are
Required
Modules Are
Optional
Modules Are
Modules Not
Permitted Are
Local 6, 10, 16 slots Power Supply
CPU
RIO Head, I/O,
NOx*
RIO Drop, DIO
Drop
RIO** 6, 10, 16 slots Power Supply
RIO Drop
I/O CPU, RIO Head,
DIO Drop NOx*
DIO 2, 3, 4, 6 slots DIO Drop Power Supply,
I/O
CPU, RIO Head,
RIO Drop NOx*
*NOM, NOA, and NOE.
**Remote I/O is typically used for large (number of modules) drops 6, 10, or 16 slot
backplanes. Distributed I/O is typically used for small drops using 2, 3, 4, or 6 slot
backplanes.
Note: Every Quantum module requires power from the backplane (except power
supply and DIO modules). For a valid configuration, add up the required backplane
current (in mA) for every module, and ensure that this number is less than the
available power in the selected power supply.
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