Installing the MOD-10I-U
ISDN Expansion Board


Introduction

The MOD-10I-U ISDN expansion board allows you to add ISDN capability to the PortMaster(TM) 2E communications server. Each board contains 5 BRI ports each supporting two 64Kbps B channels and one 16Kbps D channel for signaling. An NT1 is integrated, providing a U interface for the USA, allowing you to plug ISDN phone lines directly into the port. In addition, a high density 10-pin RJ-45 port is provided along with a convenient cable suitable for attachment directly to a punch-down block.

The board requires ComOS release 3.3 or later.

Installing the MOD-101-U board

CAUTION: Do not unpack components or open the case of the PortMaster without providing for control of static electricity.

NOTE: Revision A and Revision B of the board can only be used in the PM-2E. Revision C can be used in the PM-2E or PM-2ER. The Revision can be seen in the corner of the board next to the Lucent Technologies copyright notice.

  • Set the power switch to the OFF position and disconnect the PortMaster from the AC power source.

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  • Open the PortMaster case.

Remove the screw at the center of the top rear edge, then slide the top of the PortMaster case ½ horizontally and lift straight up. If difficulty is encountered in separating the top and bottom sections of the PortMaster case, try pressing down on the top edge sides and exerting a sudden push. 
 

  • Verify that the 60-pin ribbon has been installed in the center of the PortMaster main board:
  • If already connected, go to the next step.
  • If not connected, insert the connector with the white stripe on the top into the main board, with the red line on the 60-wire ribbon closest to the power supply chamber. When inserting the 60-pin connector, support the free edge of the board (the side closest to the front of the PortMaster), with your hand so that it does not bend excessively. 

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  • Set position jumper on expansion board.

The jumper is located between the two cable connectors on the expansion board. If the jumper connects the pair of pins marked 1 to the middle pair of pins, the expansion board will be seen as ports S10-S19. If the jumper connects the pair of pins marked 3 to the middle pair of pins, the expansion board will be seen as ports S20-S29. Maintain the orientation of the jumper when moving it. 

If the jumper is labeled "1 2" instead of "123", then connecting the pair of pins marked 2 to the middle pair of pins will make the board be seen as ports S20-S29. 
 

  • Remove the blank cover plate(s) from the rear of the PortMaster

The S10-S19 expansion board is inserted above the rear face plate with ports S0 through S9. The S20-S29 expansion board is inserted above the rear face plate with ports S10 through S19. 
 

  • Attach the rear face plates with the screws provided before attaching the data and power cables to the expansion boards.

Screw(s) should be partially screwed in and the face plate(s) aligned before tightening any of the screws. 
 

  • If installing the S20-S29 expansion board, place the enclosed sticker over the port numbers.

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  • Plug the power cable (8-wire ribbon cable) and bus cable (60-wire ribbon cable) into the front of the expansion card(s).

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  • Close the PortMaster case by reversing the procedure described in step 2.

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  • Connect the PortMaster to the AC power source and set the power switch to the ON position.

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High-Density 10-pin ISDN Cable

The following table describes the 1 for the 20 foot (6 m) high density 10-pin ISDN cable. The cable is unshielded 24 gauge solid level 1 wiring. When using this port the blinking LEDs next to the five ports still indicate the status of each BRI. If the cable has 2 extra lines that are solid red or solid blue, ignore them. 

NOTE: To order this cable from Lucent Technologies, specify product code CBL-HD45.

Table 1, High Density 10-pin ISDN Cable

                                Ports           Ports
Pin     BRI     Color           S10-19          S20-29
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1       5       white-gray      S18-19          S28-29
2       4       white-brown     S16-17          S26-27
3       3       white-green     S14-15          S24-25
4       2       white-orange    S12-13          S22-23
5       1       white-blue      S10-11          S20-21
6       1       blue-white      S10-11          S20-21
7       2       orange-white    S12-13          S22-23
8       3       green-white     S14-15          S24-25
9       4       brown-white     S16-17          S26-27
10      5       gray-white      S18-19          S28-29

WARNING: Do not plug 8-pin RJ-45 connectors into the high density ISDN port, and do not plug its 10-pin RJ-45 connector into the 8-pin BRI ports, or physical damage to the unit may result. Likewise, do not plug a twisted pair ethernet into the ISDN ports or vice versa, and do not plug analog phone lines anywhere into the PortMaster.

BRI port 8-pin RJ-45 cable

The individual BRI ports use the middle two pins (pins 4 and 5) of standard 8-pin R45 cables. 

Configuring the MOD-10I-U board

Refer to the "Configuring ISDN" section of the ComOS 3.3.1 Release Notes" for instructions on configuring the ISDN switch type and ISDN BRI ports with the following commands:

set isdn-switch ni-1|dms-100|5ess|5ess-ptp
set S10 spid Number
set S10 directory Number
save all
show isdn
set console
set debug isdn on|off
reset console

ISDN Status LEDs

Next to each of the five RJ-45s is a green LED. When you first turn power on, each LED blinks 8 times a second for about one second while performing an internal self-test of the NT1. If this does not occur, contact Lucent Technical Support. 

If no SPID (Service Profile ID) is set on the port and there is no circuit to the telephone company, the LED goes off. If no SPID is set on the port but there is a circuit to the telephone company, the LED will blink once per second. If there is a valid SPID and a circuit the LED blinks once per second while synchronizing with the telephone company, then becomes solid. 


Copyright and Trademarks

(c) 1995 Lucent Technologies. All rights reserved. 

The product names, "ComOS," "IRX," "PortMaster," "PMconsole," and "TelePath" are trademarks belonging to Lucent Technologies. All brand product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers. 

Notices

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FCC Class A Notice - United States

Computing devices and peripherals manufactured by Lucent Technologies generate, use, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause interference to radio communications. Such equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user-at his own expense-will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. 

Some components may not have been manufactured by Lucent Technologies. If not, Lucent Technologies has been advised by the manufacturer that the component has been tested and complies with the Class A computing device limits as described above. 

IC-CS03 Notice - Canada

The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. 

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. 

Contacting Lucent Technical Support

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To contact Lucent technical support by voice, dial 1-800-458-9966 within the US or 1-925-737-2100 outside the US, by FAX, dial 1-925-737-2258, by electronic mail, send mail to support@ra.lucent.com.