Summary of Contents for Nortel Meridian 1 Option 11C
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Page 3 of 72 Revision history March 2000 Standard 1.00. This is a global document and is issued for X11 Release 25.0x. Option 11C and 11C Mini Expansion Guide...
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Page 7 of 72 About this guide Who should read this guide The Option 11C and 11C Mini Expansion Guide contains information for persons responsible for expanding an existing Option 11C or Option 11C Mini system. The guide covers the installation of a new Option 11C Mini with Expansion chassis.
Page 8 of 72 About this guide Related documents Refer to the following documents for additional information: • Option 11C Planning and Installation Guide (553-3021-210) • Option 11C Mini Planning and Installation Guide (553-3201-209) • Option 11C and 11C Mini Upgrade Procedures Guide (553-3021-250) •...
Page 9 of 72 Chapter 1—Overview This chapter provides an overview of the available fiber-optic expansion options for Option 11C and Option 11C Mini systems. Option 11C and Option 11C Mini fiber expansion Both the Option 11C and Option 11C Mini systems support fiber-optic expansion.
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Page 10 of 72 Chapter 1—Overview Each single-port daughterboard supports one Expansion cabinet/chassis. Each dual-port daughterboard supports up to two Expansion cabinets/chassis. The Fiber Expansion daughterboards support the following fiber-optic cable solutions: • 10-meter solution • 3-kilometer single-mode glass fiber solution •...
Chapter 1—Overview Page 11 of 72 Option 11C expansion The Option 11C system can be expanded using fiber-optic connectivity. Figure 1 shows an Option 11C Main cabinet connected to an Option 11C Expansion cabinet. Up to five Option 11C cabinets (one Main cabinet and four Expansion cabinets) can be interconnected in this type of configuration.
Page 12 of 72 Chapter 1—Overview Option 11C Mini expander/expansion options The Option 11C Mini system can be expanded using fiber-optic connectivity. For existing systems, the Mini System Controller (MSC) card must be upgraded to a SSC card (NTDK20EA or later) in the Primary Main Chassis. Figure 2 shows an Option 11C Mini Main Chassis connected to an Option 11C Mini Chassis Expander with two copper cables.
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Chapter 1—Overview Page 13 of 72 Figure 3 shows an Option 11C Mini Primary Main Chassis connected to an Option 11C Mini Expansion Chassis. The SSC card (NTDK20BA or later) is required for fiber-optic connectivity for up to two Expansion Chassis. The SSC card (NTDK20CA or later) is required for up to four Expansion Chassis.
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Page 14 of 72 Chapter 1—Overview Figure 4 on page 15 shows an Option 11C Mini configuration in which the Primary Main Chassis is connected to the Expansion Chassis with fiber-optic cable. The Primary Main Chassis in this configuration is equipped with a Chassis Expander.
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Chapter 1—Overview Page 15 of 72 Figure 4 Option 11C Mini fiber-optic expansion configuration including Chassis Expander. Option 11C and 11C Mini Expansion Guide...
Page 16 of 72 Chapter 1—Overview Option 11C and Option 11C Mini mix-and-match expansion Figure 5 on page 17 shows a “mix-and-match” configuration in which an Option 11C Main cabinet is connected to Option 11C Mini Expansion chassis and Option 11C Expansion cabinets. The SSC card used in the Option 11C Main Cabinet can be NTDK20BA or later.
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Chapter 1—Overview Page 17 of 72 Figure 5 Option 11C and Option 11C Mini mix-and-match expansion configuration Option 11C and 11C Mini Expansion Guide...
Page 18 of 72 Chapter 1—Overview Terminology used in this guide The following sections describe the various chassis and cabinets that are used in a fiber-optic expansion configuration: Option 11C Mini Main Chassis The main chassis for the Option 11C Mini System is the NTDK91. The NTDK91 is referred to as the Option 11C Mini Main Chassis.
Chapter 1—Overview Page 19 of 72 Option 11C Mini Expansion chassis In a fiber-optic expansion configuration, the NTDK91 Option 11C Mini Main Chassis can function as an Expansion chassis. You must install a Fiber Receiver card in slot 0 of the Expansion chassis. Fiber-optic cable connects the Fiber Receiver card to the SSC card in the Primary Main Chassis.
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Page 21 of 72 Chapter 2—Hardware required for fiber expansion This chapter describes the main components required for expanding an Option 11C or Option 11C Mini system using Option 11C Mini chassis and fiber-optic connectivity. For information about Option 11C Mini equipment not described in this guide, refer to the Option 11C Mini Planning and Installation Guide (553-3021-209).
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Page 22 of 72 Chapter 2—Hardware required for fiber expansion Table 1 Hardware required for expanding your system using Option 11C Mini chassis and fiber-optic connectivity Code Item Description NTDK20EA Small System Controller NTDK20EA is the minimum version of (A0789511) (SSC) card SSC card required for Option 11C Mini fiber expansion.
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Chapter 2—Hardware required for fiber expansion Page 23 of 72 Table 1 Hardware required for expanding your system using Option 11C Mini chassis and fiber-optic connectivity (Continued) Code Item Description NTDK79AA 3 km single-port Fiber When you install this daughterboard on Expansion Daughterboard the SSC card, it supports one (single-mode)
Page 24 of 72 Chapter 2—Hardware required for fiber expansion Table 1 Hardware required for expanding your system using Option 11C Mini chassis and fiber-optic connectivity (Continued) Code Item Description P0888475 Option 11C Cable Routing This routing guide supports up to four Guide Expansion cabinets.
Chapter 2—Hardware required for fiber expansion Page 25 of 72 Software Daughterboard You must install the Software Daughterboard in its assigned connector on the SSC card. The system and customer data is stored on the Software Daughterboard. The Software Daughterboard is also used as a software delivery card for new installations.
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Page 26 of 72 Chapter 2—Hardware required for fiber expansion Single-port Fiber Expansion Daughterboards Each Single-port Fiber Expansion Daughterboard can interface with one expansion cabinet/chassis. Each daughterboard port provides ten additional card slots. The daughterboard port in connector one on the SSC card provides card slots 11 to 20.
Chapter 2—Hardware required for fiber expansion Page 27 of 72 SDI ports The SSC card has three Serial Data Interface (SDI) ports used to connect on-site terminals or remote terminals through a modem. The SDI ports are available using the NTBK48BA three-port cable. Table 2 lists the default settings on the ports.
Page 28 of 72 Chapter 2—Hardware required for fiber expansion Fiber Receiver cards Multi-cabinet/chassis Option 11C Mini systems require a Fiber Receiver card in each Expansion cabinet/chassis. The following are the three types of Fiber Receiver card: • NTDK23 Fiber Receiver card: supports a 10 m (33 ft) plastic fiber-optic cable •...
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Chapter 2—Hardware required for fiber expansion Page 29 of 72 • P0888475 Cable Routing Guide: installed in the Option 11C Main cabinet. This routing guide supports cabling for up to four Expansion cabinets/chassis. The P0888475 is automatically supplied with new systems using X11 Release 24 or later software.
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Page 31 of 72 Chapter 3— Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity This chapter describes how to connect Option 11C Mini Expansion chassis to an Option 11C Mini Main Chassis or an Option 11C Main cabinet using fiber-optic cables. This chapter also includes Equipment layout plan information.
Page 32 of 72 Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity • A vertical installation of Option 11C Mini chassis requires 12 inches of free space on the card side and 6 inches of free space on the cable side of the chassis.
Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Page 33 of 72 Expansion procedures Procedure 1 Prepare the Option 11C Primary Main Cabinet or the Option 11C Mini Primary Main Chassis to support fiber-optic connectivity Do one of the following: — If you are using an Option 11C cabinet as the Main Cabinet, refer to the Option 11C Planning and Installation Guide (553-3021-210) for information on installation and fiber-optic connectivity.
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Page 34 of 72 Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist. CAUTION Static electricity can damage circuit cards. Wear an antistatic wrist strap when handling circuit cards or any of their components. When handling the cards, be careful not to damage any of their components.
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Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Page 35 of 72 Figure 6 Security Device and Software Daughterboard on the SSC card Security Device Software Daughterboard Option 11C and 11C Mini Expansion Guide...
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Page 36 of 72 Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Do one of the following: — If you are using A0632902 plastic fiber-optic cable to connect the Primary Main chassis to the Expansion chassis, go to Step 14 on page 36.
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Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Page 37 of 72 Figure 7 Plastic fiber-optic cable connection on the SSC card Insert the connector firmly. There is a distinct “snapping” sensation when the connector seats correctly and the clasps engage. V-shaped groove faces outward If the connector has a marking, the clasp hides it...
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Page 38 of 72 Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Figure 8 Glass fiber-optic cable connection on the SSC card Glass fiber-optic cable connections Insert the LED cable on the SSC card into the LED connector on the daughterboard (if the daughterboard is a dual-port daughterboard).
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Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Page 39 of 72 Figure 9 Daughterboard connectors on the SSC card Daughterboard in “Fiber 1” connector Connection for Expansion Chassis 1 Connection for Expansion Chassis 3 Daughterboard in “Fiber 2” connector Connection for Expansion Chassis 2 Connection for Expansion Chassis 4 Cables routed through guide...
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Page 40 of 72 Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Install the SSC card in slot 0 of the Primary Main Chassis. Install additional circuit cards in their assigned slots in the Primary Main Chassis. Install an NTTK24AA Fiber Routing Guide in the chassis. Detach the spool portion of the guide assembly from the P0903797 fiber routing bracket (if this is not already done).
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Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Page 41 of 72 Figure 11 Fiber routing bracket installed on the chassis Spool tab Cables routed through cutout on bracket Install the spool on the bracket. Use the captive fastener on the spool to fasten the spool to the bracket.
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Page 42 of 72 Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Figure 12 Fiber routing guide installed in the chassis Cutout on right-hand side of the chassis Spool tab Cables routed around spool Install the rest of the Option 11C Mini system, as described in the Option 11C Mini Planning and Installation Guide (553-3021-209) .
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Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Page 43 of 72 Install the Option 11C Mini chassis, as described in the Option 11C Mini Planning and Installation Guide (553-3021-209) . Install the Expansion chassis, including Chassis Expanders (if Chassis Expanders are to be used). Note 1: Connect the Main Chassis and Chassis Expander with two NTDK95 copper cables.
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Page 44 of 72 Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity — If you are using glass fiber-optic cable to connect the Primary Main Chassis and the Expansion Chassis, go to Step 7 on page WARNING The fiber-optic interface product used in the Option 11C is considered safe.
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Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Page 45 of 72 Figure 13 Plastic fiber-optic cable connections on the Fiber Receiver card If the connector has a marking, the clasp hides it when you make the connection correctly. V-shaped groove faces in.
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Page 46 of 72 Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Figure 14 Cable storage device on the Fiber Receiver card in an Option 11C expansion cabinet. Note: The same Fiber Receiver cards are used in the Option 11C Mini. Cable storage device on the Fiber Receiver card...
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Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Page 47 of 72 Connect the Primary Main Chassis and the Expansion Chassis using glass fiber-optic cable. See Figure 15 on page 48. Remove the protective plug from one of the ports on the Fiber Receiver card.
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Page 48 of 72 Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Figure 15 Glass fiber-optic cable connections on the Fiber Receiver card Insert plug and twist one-half turn clockwise to lock Insert the Fiber Receiver card in slot 0 of the Expansion chassis. Install an NTTK24AA Fiber Routing Guide in the chassis.
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Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Page 49 of 72 Figure 16 Fiber routing bracket Fiber routing bracket Screw holes for fastening the fiber routing bracket Spool tab Screws provided in the kit Install the bracket vertically in the chassis. Insert the two screws (supplied in the NTTK24AA kit) through the two holes in the bracket.
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Page 50 of 72 Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Figure 17 Fiber routing bracket installed in the primary main chassis. Spool tab Cables routed through cutout on bracket Install the spool on the bracket. Use the captive fastener on the spool to fasten the spool to the bracket.
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Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Page 51 of 72 Figure 18 Fiber routing guide installed in the chassis Cutout on right-hand side of the chassis Cables routed around spool Procedure 3 Start-up procedures for a first-time system installation of the Option 11C Mini, using the SSC card Test the power outlet.
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Page 52 of 72 Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Figure 19 Power connector on the back of the chassis Power cord Cable tie Connect a TTY to port 0. Turn the power switch to “ON”. Observe the TTY screen. After the system is loaded, a menu-driven program called the “Software Installation Program”...
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Chapter 3—Add Expansion cabinets/chassis using fiber-optic connectivity Page 53 of 72 Procedure 4 Start-up procedure for a Option 11C Mini system upgraded from an MSC card to an SSC card Test the power outlet. Make sure that the correct voltage of power is present before you plug the power cord into the outlet.
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Page 55 of 72 Chapter 4— Install Software This chapter describes the Software installation program. The Software installation program is the tool used to install, modify, or upgrading system software on a Small System Controller card. The chapter includes the procedure to install software on the Option 11C Mini system.
Page 56 of 72 Chapter 4—Install Software Note: When you turn on a new system before you have installed the software, the Software Installation Program is called up automatically. Function selection The Software Installation Program is menu-driven. The main menu provides the core functionality of the program.
ISM parameters. Note: Contact your Nortel Networks representative if the Keycode Data Sheet is missing. The Software Installation Program validates the keycodes. If the keycodes are valid, the installation function continues.
Page 58 of 72 Chapter 4—Install Software Security Device A Security Device comes with each new Option 11C Mini system. Attach this device to the component side of the NTDK20 SSC card at the time of initial installation. The Security Device remains there for the life of the system. Note: When upgrading a system from an MSC card to an SSC card, the MSC security device is transferred to the SSC.
Chapter 4—Install Software Page 59 of 72 Install software in a Option 11C Mini system Before beginning the software installation process, you must install the software daughterboard and security device on the SSC card. The Keycode Data Sheet is required. Note: In the menus and screens, there are references to Option 11 and Option 11E.
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Page 60 of 72 Chapter 4—Install Software Skip this step unless you are using the Software Delivery (PCMCIA) to install the software. If you have not already done so, install the Software Delivery card in Slot A in the socket in the faceplate of the SSC card. Note: You do not have to turn off the system power before you install the Software Delivery card in Slot A.
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Chapter 4—Install Software Page 61 of 72 Figure 20 PCMCIA card slot location Software Delivery card in Slot A Observe the terminal screen. If the screen displays the following: Current system time and date: 00:00:00 -- 00/00/00 go to Step 5 on page 62. OR if the screen displays the following: Software Installation Main Menu go to Step 6 on page 62.
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Page 62 of 72 Chapter 4—Install Software Set the system Time and Date. Note: The Time and Date prompt appears when the Install Setup Program detects a system Year Date that is not in the range of 1995-2095. The responses shown below are examples of how to enter the system Time and Date: Enter new time (hh/mm/ss) 08:00:00 <cr>...
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Chapter 4—Install Software Page 63 of 72 Select the Feature Set to be enabled. Note: The Feature Set selected must match the one provided with keycodes. The Feature Set names shown below are examples only. Select Feature Set You Wish to Enable: 1.
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Page 64 of 72 Chapter 4—Install Software Confirm Feature Set and packages. Your Feature Set Selection is “Enhanced Services”: Additional Packages selected: 215-235 Summary of Packages selected is: 0-2 4-5 7-14 16-25 28-29 32-64 67 70-77 79-83 86-93 95 100-104 107-111 113-116 118-120 122-125 127-129 131-133 135 137-141 167 200-208 215-235 Is this selection correct?
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Chapter 4—Install Software Page 65 of 72 Select a Database using the PCMCIA card. If you are installing from the SSC card, go to Step 11 on page 64. If you are installing from a Software Delivery (PCMCIA) card continue here: Select database to Install: 1.
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Page 66 of 72 Chapter 4—Install Software Review ISM parameters. Note: On a new installation, the ISM parameters displayed on the terminal screen are the default settings related to the Feature Set selection. You can accept these settings without changes or change the settings to meet the requirements of the new system.
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Chapter 4—Install Software Page 67 of 72 a <cr> (abort, return to main menu) If the response was YES go to Step 15 on page 67. If the response was NO go to Step 17 on page 69. Select ISM parameters. Enter new ISM parameters, <cr>...
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Page 68 of 72 Chapter 4—Install Software Confirm ISM parameters. New ISM parameters are: TNS (32000) ACDN (300) AST (5000) LTID (64) RAN_CON (0) RAN_RTE (128) MUS_CON (0) BRAND (0) ACD AGENTS (0) ANALOGUE TELEPHONES (0) ATTENDANT CONSOLES (9999) BRI DSL (64) CLASS TELEPHONES (0) DATA PORTS (9999) DIGITAL TELEPHONES (0)
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Chapter 4—Install Software Page 69 of 72 Define the AUX ID. Note: The default AUX ID is the system ID provided with the Option 11C Mini. Security ID: 10000326 Current AUX ID: 10000326 Do you wish to change the AUX ID? y <cr>...
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Page 70 of 72 Chapter 4—Install Software Review and confirm information entered. New Installation Information Summary: Security ID: 10000326 Aux ID: 10000326 Added Pkgs: 215-235 Feature Set: Enhanced Business Database: Company.ABC S/W Release: 24.24 ISM Parameters TNS (32000) ACDN (300) AST (5000) LTID (64) RAN_CON (0)
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Chapter 4—Install Software Page 71 of 72 Note: The terminal screen displays both the old and the new parameter values. Is this correct? y <cr> (yes) n <cr> (no) a <cr> (abort, return to main menu) If the response was NO go to Step 7 on page 63. If the response was YES go to Step 20 on page 71.
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Page 72 of 72 Chapter 4—Install Software Complete the software installation. Are you sure you wish to perform the installation? y <cr> (yes) n <cr> (no) a <cr> (abort, return to main menu) If the response was YES, this is the end of the Software Installation program.
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