800xA Minerals Training

Exercise 2.1 Drawing a System Configuration

2.1.1 Goals
Draw the logical system configuration and network structure of an 800xA Control
System on paper.
NOTE!

This exercise can be worked out in student groups with

2 or 3 students to a group

2.1.2 Legend
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2.1.3 Exercise Steps

Draw the logical system configuration and network structure of a separated Control
and Client/Server network with the following specifications:
- 15 x AC800M controllers
- Redundant Connectivity Servers
- Redundant Aspect Servers - 2oo3 redundancy (2 out of 3)
- Redundant Domain Controllers
- Five Operator Workplaces (Clients)
- Two Engineering Workplaces (Clients)
- Redundant Client/Server and Control Networks

2.1.4 Optional Exercises

Use the Installation Manual and System Guide to determine recommended system
limitations.
1. What is the recommended maximum number of 800xA system nodes (computers)
when the Client/Server and Control Networks are combined? What is the
maximum when the Client Server and Control Networks are separate?
2. What is the recommended maximum number of Operator Workplace Clients in an
800xA System? Maximum number of Engineering Workplace Clients?
3. What is the maximum number of AC800M Controllers which should be added to
an 800xA System?
4. For smaller systems, the functions of an Aspect Server and Connectivity Server
may be combined on the same node (AS+CS). What is the recommended
maximum number of clients in a system when they are combined?

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