Connecting E1/T1 Trunks - AudioCodes Mediant 3100 Hardware Installation Manual

CHAPTER 5 Cabling the Device
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Connecting E1/T1 Trunks

The device provides 32 RJ-45 ports for connecting up to 32 E1/T1 trunks for ISDN PRI interfaces.
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Cable specifications:
Cable: STP cable of 26 AWG min.
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■ Connector Type: RJ-48C
Connector Pinouts:
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Figure 5-3:
➢ To connect a T1/E1 port interface to the ISDN network:
1. Connect one end of the trunk cable to an RJ-48C port located on the rear panel.
2. Connect the other end of the trunk cable to your PBX/PSTN switch.
Table 5-2: Ethernet LEDs Description
State
On Ethernet link established.
Flashing Data is being received or transmitted.
Off No Ethernet link.
E1/T1 port cabling must be routed only indoors and must not exit the building.
To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a 26 AWG minimum wire size to
connect the ports to the PSTN.
To comply with EMC rules and regulations, use shielded twisted pair (STP)
cables for E1 interfaces.
RJ-48C Connector Pinouts for T1/E1 Interface
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