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  • Page 1 TE120 Series TE120P/TE121/TE122 User Manual Release 2.2...
  • Page 2 Digium, Inc. Digium, Inc. has made every effort to ensure that the instructions contained in this document are adequate and error free. The manufacturer will, if necessary, explain issues which may not be covered by this documentation.

  • Page 3: Fcc Part 68, Ansi/Ita-968-A, Including Amendment A1 And A2 Industry Canada Cs

    TBR4 November 1995 as amended by TBR4/A1 December 1997 TBR12 December 1993 TBR13 January 1996 EMC: EN 55022:1998 Class B and 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B Class B, Radiated and Conducted EN 55024:1998 / IEC 61000 Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 3...
  • Page 4 The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 4...
  • Page 5 04DU9-1KN 1.544 Mbps – ESF and B8ZS 04DU9-1SN If you experience problems with the TE120 Series, contact Digium, Inc. Technical Support +1.256.428.6161 for repair and/or warranty information. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 6 Pin Assignments Lists the connectors and pin assignments. Specifications Details card specifications. Glossary and A list of terms and acronyms used throughout this Acronyms manual. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 6...
  • Page 7 (ESD) wrist strap while handling the device. The Electrical Hazard Symbol indicates a possibility of electrical shock when operating this unit in certain situations. To reduce the risk of damage or injury, follow all steps or procedures as instructed. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 7...

  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    To reduce the risk of injury, damage to the unit or your equipment, do not attempt to touch the modules while they are powered. The case should be securely closed before power is applied to the unit. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 8...
  • Page 9 Only connect regulatory equipment (approved for use in your specific country) to the telecommunications network voltage circuit ports. Caution. This card is not intended for home use. It must be used in restricted access locations and installed in UL Listed I.T.E. only. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 9...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Configuration ..........33 Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 10...
  • Page 11 Glossary and Acronyms ........56 Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 11...
  • Page 12 Insert the Card ......28 Figure 8: Example dmesg Output ..... . 45 Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 12...
  • Page 13 RJ45 Telco Port Connector ....53 Table B-2: Maximum Power Consumption ....55 Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 13...

  • Page 14: Overview

    Chapter 1 Overview The Digium TE120 Series cards are T1/E1 capable cards that can handle both voice and data. It supports industry standard protocols, including Robbed Bit Signaling also known as CAS (Channel Associated Signaling) and CCS (Common Channel Signaling), E&M (Digital Emulation), Primary Rate ISDN (PRI), and several data modes (PPP, HDLC, Cisco HDLC and frame relay).
  • Page 15 PSTN world, your channel bank, or even another PBX. This is accomplished via a T1/E1 interface. The cards allow Asterisk software to connect to your network, creating a professional telephony environment. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show examples of the card’s application. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 15...

  • Page 16: Figure 1: Sample Legacy Phone Application

    Chapter 1: Overview Asterisk Server Internet Legacy Legacy Phones Remote offices Figure 1: Sample Legacy Phone Application Eth LAN Asterisk Switch CLEC Server Phones Figure 2: Sample IP Phone Application Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 16...

  • Page 17: Echo-Cancellation

    Digium recommends that those users concerned about echo cancellation purchase the VPMADT032 hardware echo cancellation module. The VPMADT032 may be combined with both the TE121 and TE122 cards; it may not be combined with the TE120P card.

  • Page 18: What Is Asterisk

    It can also be built out as the heart of a media gateway, bridging the legacy PSTN to the expanding world of IP telephony. Asterisk’s modular architecture allows it to convert between a wide range of communications protocols and media codecs. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 18...

  • Page 19: Asterisk In The Call Center

    Asterisk have helped reduce costs and enabled flexibility. Asterisk Everywhere Asterisk has become the basis for thousands of communications solutions. If you need to communicate, Asterisk is your answer. For more information on Asterisk visit http://www.asterisk.org or http:// www.digium.com. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 19...

  • Page 20: Card Installation

    Installing Asterisk on page 32 Note: The TE120 Series card installation instructions are written so that they will apply to any card in the series. Examples and card specific information are included as needed. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 20...

  • Page 21: Unpacking The Card

    If damage is suspected, file a claim with the carrier and contact your reseller from which the card was purchased, or Digium Technical Support at 1.256.428.6161. Keep the original shipping container to use for future shipment or proof of damage during shipment.

  • Page 22: Shipment Inspection

    T1 or E1 line mode. See Figure 3 on page 23 to locate these features. The TE121 and TE122 cards may also be combined with Digium’s hardware-based echo canceler, model VPMADT032. See Figure 4 on page 24 for an example of the TE121 card shown with the echo cancellation module.

  • Page 23: Figure 3: Te120P Card

    Chapter 2: Card Installation T1/E1 Jumper Status LED Loopback Mode LED Port 1 PCI Connector Figure 3: TE120P Card Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 23...

  • Page 24: Figure 4: Te121 Card With Echo Cancellation Module

    Chapter 2: Card Installation Status LED VPMADT032 Loopback Mode LED Port 1 PCI Express Connector Figure 4: TE121 Card with Echo Cancellation Module Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 24...

  • Page 25: Figure 5: Te122 Card With Echo Cancellation Module

    Figure 5: TE122 Card with Echo Cancellation Module Caution. Only qualified service personnel should continue with hardware installation and configuration of a TE120 Series card. Non-qualified personnel should not attempt to perform these functions. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 25...

  • Page 26: Slot Compatibility

    Slot Number: 0: AGP Pro Slot 1: 64-bit 5.0 volt PCI Slot 2: 64-bit 3.3 volt PCI Slot 3: 32-bit 5.0 volt PCI Slot 4: PCI Express Slot Slots Figure 6: Motherboard PCI Slots Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 26...
  • Page 27 Express compliant slot, including lane lengths X1, X4, X8, and X16. This means that in the motherboard shown in Figure 6, the TE121 will only fit into Slot 4. The TE121 can not be used in Slots 0 through 3. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 27...

  • Page 28: Hardware Installation

    Remove the bracket place holder and insert the card into a PCI or PCI Express slot. See Figure 7. Figure 7: Insert the Card Replace the cover to your computer. Plug the T1 or E1 equipment cable into the RJ45 port. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 28...

  • Page 29: Software Installation

    Telecommunications Network port (as approved for use in your specific country). Software Installation The TE120 Series cards are only supported on a Linux system. Digium, Inc. recommends Debian, Fedora, and Red Hat. Digium hardware requires drivers and libraries that are integrated with the Linux kernel.

  • Page 30: Table 1: Card Identifiers

    If a controller is not identified, then your machine is not PCI 2.2 (or higher) or PCI Express compatible and the card will not work with your equipment. Please contact Digium’s technical support for assistance. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc.
  • Page 31 #make menuselect (applies to 1.4.X only if you wish to customize the install) #make #make install Note: If you don’t already have configuration files installed, you can type to install the default sample configuration files. make samples Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 31...

  • Page 32: Installing Asterisk

    If the build fails, it may be because you are missing one of the build dependencies, the kernel source, or development tools. Feel free to contact your reseller where the card was purchased, or call Digium Technical Support at 1.256.428.6161 for assistance.

  • Page 33: Configuration

    These sample configurations are provided to assist you in familiarizing yourself with the flexibility of editing the configuration files to meet your specific needs. The list of possible configurations is too expansive to cover in this user manual. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 33...

  • Page 34: Configuring Card Features

    By default, and when setting to "yes," echo cancellation is enabled and set to 16 ms (128 taps). Echo cancellation is explicitly disabled by setting: echocancel=no Digium does not recommend that users set echo cancellation to "no." Users of open source Asterisk-based echo cancelers also have the following options:...
  • Page 35 Chapter 3: Configuration Users of Digium's HPEC software have the following additional options: echocancel=512 (this sets 512 taps or 64ms) echocancel=1024 (this sets 1024 taps or 128ms) Please note that HPEC consumes extremely high amounts of CPU MIPS that increase as the number of taps are increased. Audio quality issues may result from choosing a taps length greater than the server's ability to process the echo in real-time.
  • Page 36 You can also configure a channel bank of phones signalling=fxo_ks group=1 context=phones channel=>1-24 E1 channel bank signalling=fxo_ks group=1 context=phones channel=>1-24 Note: More detailed troubleshooting information is provided on http:// www.asterisk.org. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 36...

  • Page 37: Configuring T1/E1 Lines

    Since this card only has one span, the will be 1 if it is the <span num> only Digium digital interface card in your system. <timing source> All T1/E1 spans generate a clock signal on their transmit side. The <timing source> parameter determines whether the clock signal from the far end of the T1/E1 is used as the master source of clock timing.
  • Page 38 The line build-out (or LBO) is an integer, from the following: 0: 0 db (CSU) / 0-133 feet (DSX-1) 1: 133-266 feet (DSX-1) 2: 266-399 feet (DSX-1) 3: 399-533 feet (DSX-1) 4: 533-655 feet (DSX-1) 5: -7.5db (CSU) 6: -15db (CSU) 7: -22.5db (CSU) Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 38...
  • Page 39 If you are using Asterisk, you will need to configure it to use your new hardware. This configuration is located in /etc/asterisk/zapata.conf These options are subject to change with future Asterisk versions. Examples are provided below that may work for you. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 39...

  • Page 40: T1 Channel Bank

    Set zapata.conf to mirror the configuration with signalling=fxo_ks define it for channels 1-24. T1 Channel Bank /etc/zaptel.conf: span=1,0,0,esf,b8zs fxoks=1-24 /etc/asterisk/zapata.conf: group=1 context=channelbank signalling=fxo_ks channel=1-24 E1 Channel Bank /etc/zaptel.conf: span=1,0,0,ccs,hdb3 fxoks=1-31 /etc/asterisk/zapata.conf: group=1 context=channelbank signalling=fxo_ks channel=1-31 Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 40...
  • Page 41 "incoming" dialplan extensions context. There are many other signalling methods available, though featd is very common. See the zapata.conf sample configuration file for commented examples. /etc/zaptel.conf: span=1,1,0,esf,b8zs e&m=1-24 /etc/asterisk/zapata.conf: group=1 context=incoming signalling=featd channel=1-24 Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 41...
  • Page 42 . There are several options for the national switch type including 5ESS, 4ESS, and NI1. You will then have 23 voice channels for Asterisk. PRI T1 /etc/zaptel.conf: span=1,1,0,esf,b8zs bchan=1-23 dchan=24 /etc/asterisk/zapata.conf group=1 signalling=pri_cpe switchtype=national context=incoming channel=1-23 Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 42...
  • Page 43 /etc/zaptel.conf span=1,0,0,esf,b8zs nethdlc=1-24 Uncomment the following line in zconfig.h of the Zaptel package: #define CONFIG_ZAPATA_NET If you are using a Linux kernel prior to 2.4.19, also uncomment this line: #define CONFIG_OLD_HDLC_API Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 43...
  • Page 44 -or- for old style (make sethdlc instead of sethdlc-new) use: sethdlc hdlc0 mode cisco Assign the interface an address: ifconfig hdlc0 192.168.0.1 netmask 255.255.255.0 The interface may be addressed as any other networking interface (i.e., eth0) in Linux. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 44...

  • Page 45: Testing Your Configuration

    TE120P: Successfully initialized serial bus for card Found a Wildcard TE: Wildcard TE120P Figure 8: Example dmesg Output from the command line and see if the span turns green for zttool each span you have connected. zttool Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 45...

  • Page 46: Release 2.2 Digium, Inc

    Chapter 3: Configuration Execute the following Asterisk command to see if the span came up successfully. asterisk asterisk -vvvr Note: More detailed troubleshooting information is provided on http:// www.asterisk.org. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 46...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides frequently asked questions as identified from Digium Technical Support and possible resolutions. Multiple resources are available to obtain more information about Asterisk and Digium products. These resources are listed on page 52. What do the Status LED colors indicate? Green - Card is in-sync with the far end.
  • Page 48 Enter the following command: PRI debug span X where x is the port from which you are connected. This command will show you the PRI messages coming across your D channel for that message. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 48...
  • Page 49 LED to turn green. Stop Asterisk and edit by removing the lines defined for zaptel.conf your card and replacing them with the following: span=>1,0,0,esf,b8zs clear=1-24 Or if you have an E1 span: span=> 1,0,0,ccs,hdb3 clear=1-31 Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 49...
  • Page 50 The second argument is the duration in seconds to run the test. This runs a pattern looptest for 60 seconds. If you receive any failures, it is possible you have a bad card and will need to call Digium Technical Support at 1.256.428.6161 Common Fixes for all cards...
  • Page 51 Use this command to set the drives into UDMA2 mode: hdparm -d 1 -X udma2 -c 3 /dev/[IDE Device] If you are still having problems, contact your reseller from which the card was purchased, or Digium Technical Support at 1.256.428.6161. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc.
  • Page 52 Asterisk experts. Pricing on Subscription Services may be obtained from your nearest reseller or you may call Digium Sales for referral to your nearest reseller at +1.256.428.6000 or e-mail sales@digium.com.

  • Page 53: Appendix A Pin Assignments

    The communication port on the TE120 Series card bracket is an 8-pin RJ45 port. The pin assignments are identified in Table A-1. Table A-1: RJ45 Telco Port Connector Description Not used Pin 1 Pin 8 Not used Not used Not used Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 53...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    PCI-E X1, compliant with PCI-E X1 1.0 or greater. (TE121) - Environment. Temperature: 0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F) operation -20 to 70° C (4 to 158° F) storage Humidity: 10 to 90% non-condensing Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 54...

  • Page 55: Table B-2: Maximum Power Consumption

    Available PCI Slot (as described previously) Table B-2: Maximum Power Consumption Model Power TE120P 3.3V 1.5 Watts 0.1Watt TE121 3.3V 2.0 Watts TE121B 3.3V 3.0 Watts TE122 3.3V 1.5 Watts 0.1Watt TE122B 3.3V 2.5 Watts 0.1Watt Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 55...

  • Page 56: Appendix C Glossary And Acronyms

    The smallest element of information in a digital system. A bit can be either a zero or a one. bits per second A measurement of transmission speed across a data connection. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 56...
  • Page 57 CLEC competitive local exchange carrier A term for telephone companies established after the Telecommunications Act of 1996 deregulated the LECs. CLECs compete with ILECs to offer local service. See also LEC and ILEC. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 57...
  • Page 58 Digital Signal, Level 3 T3 in North America and Japan, E3 in Europe. Up to 672 voice channels (DS0s). DS3/T3/E3 lines are not part of the PSTN DTMF Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Push-button or touch tone dialing. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 58...
  • Page 59 64 Kbps. This algorithm is used for digital telephone sets on digital PBX. G.729 An International Telecommunications Union standard for voice algorithm. H.323 An International Telecommunications Union standard for multimedia communications over packet-based networks. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 59...
  • Page 60 A robust, feature-packed open source operating system based on Unix that remains freely available on the internet. It boasts dependability and offers a wide range of compatibility with hardware and software. Asterisk is supported exclusively on Linux. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 60...
  • Page 61 The physical connection point between a network and a telephone network. A POP is usually a network node serving as the equivalent of a CO to a network service provider or an interexchange carrier. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 61...
  • Page 62 PBX or the local telephone CO. Session Initiation Protocol An IETF standard for setting up sessions between one or more clients. It is currently the leading signaling protocol for Voice over IP, gradually replacing H.323. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 62...
  • Page 63 Two copper wires commonly used for telephony and data communications. The wires are wrapped loosely around each other to minimize radio frequency interference or interference from other pairs in the same bundle. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 63...
  • Page 64 Voice over IP Technology used for transmitting voice traffic over a data network using the Internet Protocol. Zaptel (Zap) Zapata Telephony Project dedicated to implementing a reasonable and affordable Computer Telephony platform into the world marketplace. Release 2.2 Digium, Inc. Page 64...

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