Battery Backup; Building Block Expansion Capability - Panasonic DBS-576 Manual

Chapter 3. System Features

Battery Backup

Description
When backup batteries are installed, the System will continue to operate in the event of a power
failure. If using Battery Backup, backup batteries must be installed in each cabinet.
A fully loaded system will operate at least 30 minutes on backup batteries.
Hardware Requirements
• Back-up battery unit (VB-44025)
Related Programming
• N/A
Considerations
• Any device connected to the System but that does not derive its power from the System must
have a backup power source to operate. These devices include any System Message Detail
Recording (SMDR) printer (or recorder), fax machine, answering machine, modem, cordless
telephone, etc.

Building Block Expansion Capability

Description
The System is designed to support easy expansion. Each cabinet in the System supports 96 ports (12
flexible slots) as well as 2 option slots. Up to 6 cabinets may be installed in the System for a total of
576 ports.
Up to 2 expansion cabinets may be connected to a base cabinet. When a fourth cabinet is required,
another base cabinet is installed. Up to 2 expansion cabinets may be connected to the second base
cabinet.
This building block approach allows you to easily add equipment when needed without a major
interruption in service or a major delay.
Hardware Requirements
• N/A
Related Programming
• N/A
Considerations
• In addition to the additional cabinets and related cabinet hardware/cabling required for
expansion, when the System is expanded the CPC card and/or TSW cards may need to be
upgraded as well. The CPC96 supports up to 96 ports. The CPC288 supports up to 288 ports and
should be combined with time switch card TSW288. The CPC-576 supports up to 576 ports and
should be combined with time switch card TSW576.
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Section 700 - Operation
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