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B.2 XSCF Unit


B.2 XSCF Unit
The XSCF unit of the crossbar box is a control unit that is central to the system.
The functions of an XSCF are as follows:
  1. Controlling each unit
  2. Console function for each physical partition that uses the TTY communication protocol
  3. Communication with each physical partition that uses a command interface
  4. Managing system information
  5. Browser-based user interface function
  6. Connection with a maintenance terminal
  7. Next remote chassis interface
  8. System power control and cluster control that use a remote power management function
Table B-2 lists the specifications of the XSCF unit of the crossbar box.
Table B-2  XSCF Unit Specifications
Item Description
Number of XSCF units 1
Location Rear of chassis
Type of maintenance Active/Hot, inactive/hot, system-stopped/hot, and system-stopped/cold
Maintenance category Replacement
For the maintenance procedure, see "Chapter 8 Maintaining the XSCF Unit."