Cni Configuration; (Option 81) - Nortel Meridian 1 Manual

Figure 83
Option 81C dual CPU, multiple network group configuration
Net group 4
Shelf 1
Net group 4
Shelf 0
Net group 3
Shelf 1
Net group 3
Shelf 0

CNI configuration

Optional location for
InterGroup Module
Net group 2
Shelf 1
Net group 2
Shelf 0
Core/Net 1
Net group 0
Shelf 1
In the NT5D21 Core/Net Module, port 0 on the NT6D65 Core to Network
Interface (CNI) Card in slot 12 supports a half-group, which does not have to
be group 0, however, in new system it is normally configured as group 0.
Communication between the CNI and 3PE cards for group 0 is accomplished
through the backplane; no cable is required.
There are two ports on each CNI card. For every additional two network
groups, you must add an additional CNI card.
Cabling common equipment
IPE expansion
InterGroup
Module
Net group 1
Shelf 1
Net group 1
Shelf 0
Core/Net 0
Net group 0
Shelf 0
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