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Input the data as blocks of similar modules. |
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More than one type of redundancy can be associated with a type of module within a block as long as the total number of modules in a block does not exceed six. |
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For each module block: |
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Enter the Module Type, the Failure Rate, the MTTR and the Mean Service Time. |
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Then, add as many redundancy code entries for that block of modules as you wish. |
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Make sure that there is the correct number of slots filled to match the redundancy code. If the system has 3 of 4 redundancy you should fill 4 slots. |
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Once finished with each block of modules, click the Add Block button to save that block and continue adding more. You may enter as many blocks as you wish. |
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Once you have completed entering the redundancy data for your last block, and before you click Add Block button, click the Enter Mid-Plane button to enter the Failure Rate, MTTR and Mean Service Time for the Mid-Plane. |
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Click the calculate button and the results will be displayed at the top of the page.
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