A good understanding of the SVX system and, to some degree the CDF system is necessary. If you do not have that return to the User page and use the documnetation links.
The "standard" SVX VME modules are SRC, VRB, VFO, VTM, FIB. FFO, and FTM. Other needed components are Port Cards, Hybrids or XXX and all the interconection cables.
Minimum hardware requirements for DAQ testing or board diagnostics are:
A GSTM and a module to test.
A FIB, FTM, some type of Port card
A VRB, XXX
This page is in development and is edited by Jean Slaughter and Vince Pavlicek. The sources of information range far and wide and are listed here.