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  • Page 1 MART ULTIMEDIA ONFERENCE ERVER ELEASE NSTALLATION UIDE...
  • Page 3 VTEL and the VTEL logo are registered Department of Communications. trademarks, and SmartVideoconferencing and SmartLink are trademarks of VTEL Corporation. Le présent appareil numérique n’émêt pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites All other brand or product names mentioned in applicables aux appareils numériques de la...
  • Page 4 Notice to UK Users installation of network interface cards do not cause the maximum voltages and currents The SmartLink Multimedia Conference Server is required to drive the interface to exceed the approved for indirect connection to the public available supply from the SmartLink telecommunications network in the UK under Multimedia Conference Server power supply.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Before You Unpack 1–2 When You Unpack 1–2 Taking Inventory 1–3 Verifying Contents 1–3 Identifying Main Components 1–4 Shipped Components 1–4 User-Supplied Components 1–6 Identifying Cables 1–9 Identifying Connection Locations 1–11 SmartLink 1000 1–11 SmartLink 2000 1–13 Placing Components 1–15...
  • Page 6 Contents Chapter 2 Attaching Cables and Powering On Attaching the Monitor and Keyboard to the MCS 2–1 Attaching an MCS Workstation 2–2 Attaching Cables to Modules 2–4 AIU 2–5 BRI 2–6 Dedicated E1 2–7 E1/ISDN 2–8 Aculab E1/ISDN 2–8 Promptus E1/ISDN 2–11 Ethernet Adapter 2–12 HSD 2–13 RS-232 2–14...
  • Page 7 Contents Appendix A Installation Choices Relocating the MCS A–1 Changing MCS-to-Workstation Connections A–2 Using a Direct Connection A–4 Using a Dialed Connection A–5 Using a TCP/IP Connection A–6 Attaching a Mouse to the MCS A–7 Creating Your Own Account A–8 Working with Workstation Configuration Files A–8 Learning About Workstation Configuration Files A–8 MCS Connection Settings A–11...
  • Page 8 Contents Appendix C Cables AIU C–2 BRI C–3 COM1 C–5 25-Pin-to-25-Pin (COM2) C–6 Dedicated E1 C–7 E1/ISDN C–9 Aculab E1/ISDN C–9 Single- and Dual-Interface D-Shell Cable C–9 Single- and Dual-Interface BNC Cable C–11 Promptus E1/ISDN C–12 Ethernet Adapter C–14 J1/ISDN C–16 RS-232 C–17 RS-366 C–19 RS-449 C–21...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About This Guide This guide provides the procedures you need to install a SmartLink Multimedia Conference Server (MCS). To use this guide you should have experience with installing and configuring electrical and telecommunication equipment. You should also know the basics of working in a Microsoft Windows™ environment.

  • Page 10: Installation Steps

    About This Guide Installation Steps Unpack shipment Attach cables Set up MCS Workstation Optional Customize installation Configure MCS software ( Administration Guide )

  • Page 11: Conventions And Symbols

    Conventions and Symbols Conventions and Symbols This guide uses the following conventions: This type style Indicates bold An emphasized word or phrase italic An exact title or phrase A button, an icon name, a screen special type message, a menu item, a key, or an example of text that you must type Keys may be used in combinations or sequences.

  • Page 13: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for Installation This chapter tells what you need to know before you install the MCS. Topics include Unpacking Taking Inventory (page 1–3) Placing Components (page 1–15) For a diagram of the installation process, see page x. Unpacking The number of cartons in an MCS shipment varies according to the components you ordered.

  • Page 14: Before You Unpack

    Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation Before You Unpack Before you unpack the shipment, follow these steps: 1. Inspect the cartons for shipping damage. If you see evidence of shipping damage, arrange for an agent of the carrier to be present when you remove the equipment.

  • Page 15: Taking Inventory

    Taking Inventory Taking Inventory Taking inventory consists of verifying the shipment contents and identifying components. Verifying Contents To verify the shipment contents, follow these steps: 1. Locate the packing slip, which is included with the shipping documentation. 2. Compare the itemized listing on the packing slip with the items you ordered and received.

  • Page 16: Identifying Main Components

    Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation Identifying Main Components This section identifies MCS shipped components and the components you must supply for installation. Shipped Components The following main components are shipped with an MCS: MCS hardware components MCS bridge The MCS bridge hosts the software applications you use to start and conduct conferences.
  • Page 17 Taking Inventory Figure 1–1 shows the hardware components shipped with every MCS. Figure 1–1. MCS, Monitor, and Keyboard 1–5...

  • Page 18: User-Supplied Components

    Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation MCS workstation software The MCS workstation software provides the applications you use to access and manage an MCS from an MCS workstation. The software ships on the diskettes labeled “MCS Workstation User Interface”. User-Supplied Components To install the MCS and customize the installation, you must supply the following components: PC for MCS workstation...
  • Page 19 Taking Inventory You can install the MCS workstation software on a PC with the following minimum system configuration: A 50-MHz 80486 computer with 8MB of RAM Two serial communications ports: • COM1 for a mouse • COM2 for a serial connection to the MCS A hard disk with 20 MB of free space A disk drive that can read high-density (1.44 Mb) 3½-inch disks...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation E1/ISDN cables If your MCS has an installed Aculab E1/ISDN module, you must supply one or more of the following cables: For a single- or dual-interface D-shell-compatible E1/ISDN module, you must provide a line interface unit (LIU)-to-network cable that connects the shipped LIU to an E1 or ISDN interface.

  • Page 21: Identifying Cables

    Taking Inventory MCS mouse You can supply an optional mouse to use with the MCS monitor. For more information about attaching a mouse to the MCS, see the procedure beginning on page A–7. Identifying Cables Use this section to identify MCS cables. Figure 1–3 illustrates the cables shipped with your MCS, depending on your order.
  • Page 22 Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation COM1 RS-366 RS-232 octocable Aculab E1/ISDN Dedicated E1 (dual-interface version) Promptus E1/ISDN RS-449 J1/T1/ISDN V.35 X.21 Figure 1–3. MCS Cables 1–10...

  • Page 23: Identifying Connection Locations

    MCS. Topics include SmartLink 1000 SmartLink 2000 SmartLink 1000 These figures show the SmartLink 1000: Figure 1–4 shows the front of a SmartLink 1000. Figure 1–5 shows the rear of a SmartLink 1000. Reset button POWER switch Keyboard Figure 1–4.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation COM2 COM1 AC input voltage switch Figure 1–5. Connections on the Rear of a SmartLink 1000 1–12...

  • Page 25: Smartlink 2000

    These figures show the SmartLink 2000: Figure 1–6 shows the front of a SmartLink 2000. Figure 1–7 shows the rear of a SmartLink 2000. POWER switch Reset button Figure 1–6. POWER Switch on the Front of a SmartLink 2000 1–13...
  • Page 26 Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation Keyboard COM2 COM1 Slot 1 Figure 1–7. Connections on the Rear of a SmartLink 2000 1–14...

  • Page 27: Placing Components

    Placing Components Placing Components To place the main components, follow these steps: 1. Place the MCS by following one of these steps: For a tabletop version, position the MCS on a flat, level surface, keeping at least 24 inches (61 centimeters) of clearance to the front and rear.

  • Page 29: Attaching Cables And Powering On

    Attaching Cables and Powering On This chapter tells how to connect cables to the MCS and how to power on the MCS. Topics include Attaching the Monitor and Keyboard to the MCS Attaching an MCS Workstation (page 2–2) Attaching Cables to Modules (page 2–4) Powering On the MCS (page 2–18) For additional installation choices, see Appendix A.

  • Page 30: Attaching An Mcs Workstation

    Chapter 2. Attaching Cables and Powering On Attaching an MCS Workstation Because problems can occur during the installation process, directly connect the workstation to the MCS for the initial installation. After confirming that the MCS and workstation are working properly, you may want to use a switched (dialed) or TCP/IP connection.
  • Page 31 Attaching an MCS Workstation To connect the COM1 cable to the MCS workstation COM1 port, attach the supplied COM1 cable as shown in Figure 2–1. 9-pin D-shell connector to COM1 port of MCS 25-pin D-shell connector to MCS workstation (PC) Figure 2–1.

  • Page 32: Attaching Cables To Modules

    Chapter 2. Attaching Cables and Powering On Attaching Cables to Modules You connect cables to the following MCS modules: AIU (page 2–5) BRI (page 2–6) Dedicated E1 (page 2–7) E1/ISDN (page 2–8) Ethernet Adapter (page 2–12) HSD (page 2–13) RS-232 (page 2–14) RS-366 (page 2–15) T1/ISDN (page 2–16) 2–4...

  • Page 33: Aiu

    Attaching Cables to Modules To connect a music source for music-on-hold in an Attended conference, attach a standard stereo Y-adapter cable with a miniplug connector to the top interface connection (J1) on the AIU, as shown in Figure 2–2. Note The female connectors on the Y-adapters accept miniplug connectors.

  • Page 34: Bri

    Chapter 2. Attaching Cables and Powering On To connect a BRI module to a BRI interface, attach a cable as shown in Figure 2–3 or 2–4. Interface port 1 RJ-45 socket RJ-45 plug on BRI module Short cable Adapter LEDs RJ-45 plug to endpoint Figure 2–3.

  • Page 35: Dedicated E1

    Attaching Cables to Modules Dedicated E1 To connect a Dedicated E1 module to an E1 interface, attach the cable as shown in Figure 2–5. RJ-45 sockets on Interface Baluns Dedicated E1 module port 2 (RJ-11-to-BNC adapters) RJ-45 plug RJ-11 plugs Interface port 1 Grounding...

  • Page 36: E1/Isdn

    Chapter 2. Attaching Cables and Powering On E1/ISDN You can have two types of E1/ISDN modules: Aculab Promptus (page 2–11) Aculab E1/ISDN To connect an Aculab E1/ISDN module to an E1/ISDN interface, attach the cable as shown in the following illustrations: Figure 2–6 shows connections for D-shell modules.
  • Page 37 Attaching Cables to Modules Dual-interface E1/ISDN module with Interface port 2 two 9-pin D-shell males Single-interface E1/ISDN module with 9-pin D-shell male Interface port 1 9-pin D-shell female Connectors to network E1-to-LIU cables 9-pin D-shell male Figure 2–6. Aculab E1/ISDN Cable Connections for Single- or Dual-Interface D-Shell Modules 2–9...
  • Page 38 Chapter 2. Attaching Cables and Powering On Dual-interface E1/ISDN module with Single-interface four BNC coaxial jacks—the bottom two E1/ISDN module with two jacks comprise interface port 1, the BNC coaxial jacks top two jacks comprise interface port 2 Coaxial cables (user supplied) to E1/ISDN network Figure 2–7.

  • Page 39: Promptus E1/Isdn

    Attaching Cables to Modules Promptus E1/ISDN To connect a Promptus E1/ISDN module to an E1/ISDN interface, attach the cable as shown in Figure 2–8. RJ-45 sockets Alarm LEDs on E1/ISDN module RJ-45 plug RJ-45-plug-to-15-pin- D-shell adapter Interface port 1 Interface port 2 Grounding screw Figure 2–8.

  • Page 40: Ethernet Adapter

    Chapter 2. Attaching Cables and Powering On Ethernet Adapter To connect an Ethernet adapter to an Ethernet hub, attach an RJ-45 cable as shown in Figure 2–9. RJ-45 plug Wall socket Figure 2–9. Ethernet Adapter Connections Note You can use an AUI cable instead of the RJ-45 cable.

  • Page 41: Hsd

    Attaching Cables to Modules To connect an HSD module to an RS-449, a V.35, or a nondialed X.21 interface, attach the cables as shown in Figure 2–10. Interface port 1 26-pin D-shell male 15-pin D-shell male or female to X.21 interface device 37-pin D-shell male or female to RS-449...

  • Page 42: Rs-232

    Chapter 2. Attaching Cables and Powering On RS-232 To connect an RS-232 module to an MCS workstation interface, attach the cable as shown in Figure 2–11. 78-pin D-shell 78-pin D-shell male female on 25-pin D-shell males (DTE) RS-232 module to workstations Octocable Figure 2–11.

  • Page 43: Rs-366

    Attaching Cables to Modules RS-366 To connect an RS-366 module to automatic-calling equipment, attach the cable as shown in Figure 2–12. 26-pin D-shell females on RS-366 module 26-pin D-shell male Interface port 1 Interface port 2 25-pin D-shell males to automatic calling equipment Figure 2–12.

  • Page 44: T1/Isdn

    Chapter 2. Attaching Cables and Powering On T1/ISDN You can connect a T1/ISDN module to either a T1 or an NTT J1 interface. To connect a T1/ISDN module to a T1 or an ISDN interface, attach the T1/ISDN cable as shown in Figure 2–13.
  • Page 45 Attaching Cables to Modules To connect a T1/ISDN module to an NTT J1 interface, attach the J1/ISDN cable as shown in Figure 2–14. RJ-45 sockets Alarm LEDs on T1/ISDN module RJ-45 plug Interface port 1 Interface port 2 Figure 2–14. J1/ISDN Cable Connections 2–17...

  • Page 46: Powering On The Mcs

    Chapter 2. Attaching Cables and Powering On Powering On the MCS When you have Ethernet adapters installed in the MCS and in the MCS workstation, you can connect a workstation to an MCS through a TCP/IP network. To do this, you must enter the MCS IP address when you power on the MCS for the first time.
  • Page 47 MCS. 1. Verify the AC input voltage setting for operation in your country: For a SmartLink 1000, the AC input voltage switch is located on the rear of the chassis For a SmartLink 2000, an autoranging power supply determines input voltage—you do not...
  • Page 48 Chapter 2. Attaching Cables and Powering On 4. Configure the MCS IP address by following these steps: Type , and press Enter Type the IP address of the MCS on the next line, and press Enter Note The IP address consists of four numeric fields separated by periods.

  • Page 49: Installing And Configuring Workstation Software

    Installing and Configuring Workstation Software This chapter tells how to install and configure the MCS workstation software. Topics include Installing the MCS Workstation Software (page 3–2) Starting the MCS Workstation Software (page 3–3) Configuring the MCS Workstation Software (page 3–4) Connecting to the MCS and Setting the Time (page 3–8) Hanging Up the Connection to an MCS (page 3–12)

  • Page 50: Installing The Mcs Workstation Software

    Chapter 3. Installing and Configuring Workstation Software Installing the MCS Workstation Software During the installation process, the installation script creates two directories: stores the executable files. C:\MCSWS stores process files, such as conference C:\MCU_PRNT information files and accounting files. To install the MCS workstation software, follow these steps from Program Manager: 1.

  • Page 51: Starting The Mcs Workstation Software

    Starting the MCS Workstation Software To start the workstation software, follow these steps: 1. Double-click MCS Workstation. Because you are starting the workstation software SmartLink for the first time, you see a question asking if you Workstation want to create This is a workstation MCU_WS.CFG.

  • Page 52: Configuring The Mcs Workstation Software

    Chapter 3. Installing and Configuring Workstation Software Configuring the MCS Workstation Software Before you connect to an MCS, you must configure the MCS connection settings and the workstation settings. You use on the MCS Workstation window to Settings configure these settings. To configure the MCS connection and workstation settings, follow these steps from the MCS Workstation window:...
  • Page 53 Configuring the MCS Workstation Software 2. Click You see the Add MCS dialog box. 3. Type a name for the connection to the MCS in Name and click You see the MCS Connection Settings dialog box. 4. Select to connect directly to an MCS Serial workstation: Connection type: Direct Connect...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3. Installing and Configuring Workstation Software 6. Click Cancel You see the MCS Workstation window. 7. Choose Settings Workstation You see the Workstation dialog box. 3–6...
  • Page 55 Configuring the MCS Workstation Software 8. Select the following: For this setting Enter this information Connection Mode Automatic Connection to Named MCS Default MCS The name of the MCS you created in step 3 Connection Retries 3 (default) Serial Communication The workstation communication port Port (COM1 through COM4—typically,...

  • Page 56: Connecting To The Mcs And Setting The Time

    Chapter 3. Installing and Configuring Workstation Software Connecting to the MCS and Setting the Time You need to set the MCS time zone, date, and time. These settings should reflect the local time zone, today’s date, and local time for the MCS. To connect to the MCS, follow these steps from the MCS Workstation window: 1.
  • Page 57 Connecting to the MCS and Setting the Time 3. Press and type the following in Password password You see ∗∗∗∗∗∗∗∗ to hide the password. 4. Change the password, so that unauthorized changes cannot be made, by following these steps: Check Provide a new password You see an in the check box.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3. Installing and Configuring Workstation Software Click You see the MCS Workstation Functions window. 5. Double-click Date/Time You see the MCS Date/Time dialog box. Control menu button 6. Follow one of these steps: If the MCS date and time are correct, close the MCS Date/Time dialog box by double-clicking the Control menu button.
  • Page 59 Connecting to the MCS and Setting the Time Click You see the Change MCS Timezone/Time/Date dialog box. Set the time zone, time, and date for the local MCS, and click You see a message that if you choose to continue, the MCS must reboot (automatically) to reset the MCS clock.

  • Page 60: Hanging Up The Connection To An Mcs

    Chapter 3. Installing and Configuring Workstation Software Hanging Up the Connection to an MCS To hang up the connection without stopping the software, follow these steps from the MCS Workstation window: 1. Choose Connect Hang up You see a message that you are disconnected from the MCS.

  • Page 61: Appendix A Installation Choices

    Installation Choices This appendix provides information about customizing your MCS installation. Topics include Relocating the MCS (page A–1) Changing MCS-to-Workstation Connections (page A–2) Attaching a Mouse to the MCS (page A–7) Creating Your Own Account (page A–8) Working with Workstation Configuration Files (page A–8) After you initially install and configure an MCS, you can use the information and procedures in this appendix to...

  • Page 62: Changing Mcs-To-Workstation Connections

    Appendix A. Installation Choices Changing MCS-to-Workstation Connections Use this section to change connections between an MCS and MCS workstations. You can change cable connections, MCS port configurations, and connection methods. Cable connections In addition to the COM1 cable, you can add RS-232 octocable connections.
  • Page 63 Changing MCS-to-Workstation Connections Connection methods Connection methods between an MCS and an MCS workstation can be direct or dialed: A direct connection requires a null-modem cable or adapter, which you must supply (the supplied COM1 cable is a null modem cable). You may also need line drivers or similar devices, depending on your installation.

  • Page 64: Using A Direct Connection

    Appendix A. Installation Choices Note You must supply the modems and cables. See Appendix C for information about cable pin assignments. A TCP/IP connection requires that the MCS and the workstation each have an Ethernet adapter with a unique IP address. If you do not know your IP address, contact your network administrator.

  • Page 65: Using A Dialed Connection

    Changing MCS-to-Workstation Connections To change to a direct connection, follow these steps: 1. Select from the MCS Connection Settings Serial dialog box (see page 3–5). 2. Select for a direct Connection Type: Direct Connect connection Select for the transfer rate Bit Rate: 9600 bits/s Using a Dialed Connection Cable an MCS workstation to an MCS through a dialed...

  • Page 66: Using A Tcp/Ip Connection

    Appendix A. Installation Choices Using a TCP/IP Connection Cable an MCS workstation to an MCS over a LAN using a TCP/IP connection, as shown in Figure A–3: To RJ-45 or AUI To Ethernet port Ethernet hub Figure A–3. TCP/IP Connection to an MCS Note Because the Ethernet adapter uses the IRQ resources for COM2, do not use the COM2 port when an Ethernet adapter is installed in the MCS.

  • Page 67: Attaching A Mouse To The Mcs

    Attaching a Mouse to the MCS Attaching a Mouse to the MCS If you want to attach a mouse—which you provide—you must edit the file to activate the mouse CONFIG.SYS drivers. Because you attach the mouse to the MCS COM1 port, activating the mouse drivers disables the COM1 port for a workstation connection.

  • Page 68: Creating Your Own Account

    Appendix A. Installation Choices Creating Your Own Account You should create your own account instead of using the Super, Super account after the initial installation. However, do not delete the Super, Super account. To create your own account, refer to the instructions in the Administration Guide.
  • Page 69 Working with Workstation Configuration Files Instead, you could create one or more new configuration files for specific purposes. For example, if you use two workstation ports with each connecting to a different MCS, you create a unique configuration file for each connection.

  • Page 70: Mcs Connection Settings

    Appendix A. Installation Choices You use , available from the MCS Workstation Settings window to configure both the MCS connection and the workstation settings: MCS connection settings Use these to name the workstation connection to the MCS and to configure connection settings, such as connection type, parity, and bit rate.
  • Page 71 Working with Workstation Configuration Files MCS Connection Settings You use the MCS connections dialog box, available from , to MCS connections Add a new MCS connection name Delete an existing MCS connection name Rename a current MCS connection Set up the communication method with the selected You use the MCS Connection Settings dialog box, available from the MCS connections dialog box, to configure the MCS connection settings.
  • Page 72 Appendix A. Installation Choices Table A–1 describes the settings available from the MCS Connection Settings dialog box. Table A–1. MCS Connection Settings Or use the For this setting Do this default Choose one: Connection Serial Serial TCP/IP You see the Serial Connection settings when you click Serial for Connection. Choose one: Direct Connect The connection between the MCS workstation and the...
  • Page 73 Working with Workstation Configuration Files Workstation Settings You use the Workstation dialog box, available from on the Settings menu, to specify the connection Workstation mode, the default MCS, and the modem settings for the workstation. Table A–2 describes the settings available from the Workstation dialog box.
  • Page 74 Appendix A. Installation Choices Table A–2. Workstation Settings (Continued) Or use the For this setting Do this default Select the modem command file to be used for a dialed connection between the workstation and an MCS. Note You can create—using a Windows text editor—a modem command file specifically for your modem, or you Modem can use the default Hayes-compatible modem command...

  • Page 75: Closing The Current File

    Working with Workstation Configuration Files Closing the Current File Before you can open or create an MCS workstation configuration file, you must first close the active file. Caution Closing the active workstation configuration file hangs up the connection to the MCS. To close an MCS workstation configuration file, follow these steps from the MCS Workstation window: 1.

  • Page 76: Creating A New File

    Appendix A. Installation Choices Creating a New File You can create an MCS workstation configuration file to define how the workstation connects to an MCS. To create an MCS workstation configuration file, follow these steps from the MCS Workstation window: 1.

  • Page 77: Opening A File

    Working with Workstation Configuration Files d. Click You see the MCS Workstation window. 6. Configure the workstation settings by following these steps: Choose Settings Workstation You see the Workstation dialog box. Select new settings, as described in Table A–2 on page A–13.

  • Page 79: Appendix B Specifications

    Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the MCS models. The specifications apply to all MCS models unless otherwise noted. Topics include Electrical Specifications (page B–2) Environmental Specifications (page B–3) Physical Specifications (page B–5) B–1...

  • Page 80: Electrical Specifications

    Appendix B. Specifications Electrical Specifications Table B–1 lists the electrical specifications for all MCS models. Table B–1. Electrical Specifications SmartLink SmartLink Parameter Country 1000 2000 Japan and U.S. 6 amperes 10 amperes Input current Europe 3 amperes 5 amperes Input...

  • Page 81: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications Table B–2 lists the environmental specifications for all MCS models. Table B–2. Environmental Specifications Parameter Specification Operating Up to 10,000 feet (3,049 meters) Altitude 0 to 40,000 feet Storage (0 to 12,195 meters) + 8 kV Operating Electrostatic discharge...

  • Page 82: Physical Specifications

    Table B–3 lists the physical specifications for a tabletop or a rackmount SmartLink 1000. Table B–4 lists the physical specifications for a tabletop or a rackmount SmartLink 2000. Table B–3. Physical Specifications for a SmartLink 1000 Parameter Tabletop Rackmount Bottom...
  • Page 83 Physical Specifications Table B–4. Physical Specifications for a SmartLink 2000 Parameter Tabletop Rackmount Bottom None required 24 inches Front Minimum (61 centimeters) clearance for physical 24 inches access Rear (61 centimeters) Sides None required 24.2 inches 25.9 inches Depth (61.5 centimeters) (68.5 centimeters)

  • Page 85: Appendix C Cables

    Cables This appendix describes the cables that can connect to an MCS, and it provides specifications if you need to build your own cables. Topics include AIU (page C–2) BRI (page C–3) COM1 (page C–5) 25-Pin-to-25-Pin (COM2) (page C–6) Dedicated E1 (page C–7) E1/ISDN (page C–9) Ethernet Adapter (page C–14) J1/ISDN (page C–16)

  • Page 86: Aiu

    Appendix C. Cables For an illustration of all cables shipped with the MCS, see Figure 1–3 on page 1–10. For more information About connecting cables, see Chapter 2 About MCS modules, see Appendix C You use a stereo Y-adapter cable, which you can purchase from a vendor, such as Radio Shack (274-369B).

  • Page 87: Bri

    Each BRI module ships with a short cable, a long cable, and an adapter. The cables provide RJ-45 modular plugs and the adapter provides RJ-45 module jacks. Use the following specifications when building your own BRI cable: Maximum length 3,300 feet (1 kilometer) Shielded Stranded 24-AWG cable...
  • Page 88 Appendix C. Cables Figure C–1 shows the RJ-45 pin numbering scheme. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure C–1. RJ-45 Pin Numbering Scheme C–4...

  • Page 89: Com1

    COM1 COM1 The null-modem COM1 cable—shipped with each MCS—directly connects the MCS to an MCS workstation. The cable provides A 9-pin D-shell male that connects to the MCS COM1 port A 25-pin D-shell female that connects to an MCS workstation Note Do not use the COM1 cable in the opposite direction—use adapters to make the connection.

  • Page 90: 25-Pin-To-25-Pin (Com2

    Appendix C. Cables 25-Pin-to-25-Pin (COM2) The 25-pin-to-25-pin (COM2) cable—which you must provide—connects to the MCS COM2 port through a 25-pin D-shell male and to an MCS workstation. Note You cannot use the COM1 cable to connect to the COM2 port without using a 25-to-9-pin adapter. When building your own 25-pin-to-25-pin (COM2) cable, use no more than 50 feet (15.2 meters) of Belden 9612/9613 computer cable, or equivalent.

  • Page 91: Dedicated E1

    Dedicated E1 Dedicated E1 The dual-interface Dedicated E1 module supports dedicated (directly connected) E1 connections. (The E1/ISDN module supports both switched and dedicated connections.) A Dedicated E1 module ships with two Dedicated E1 cables—one for each interface. The cable provides An RJ-45 modular plug that connects to the Dedicated E1 module Two 120 Ω...
  • Page 92 Appendix C. Cables Figure C–2 shows the RJ-45 pin numbering scheme. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure C–2. RJ-45 Pin Numbering Scheme C–8...

  • Page 93: E1/Isdn

    E1/ISDN E1/ISDN Two types of E1/ISDN cables are available: Aculab E1/ISDN Promptus E1/ISDN Aculab E1/ISDN An Aculab E1/ISDN cable connects one of these Aculab E1/ISDN modules to an E1 or an ISDN PRI network: Single-interface with one 9-pin D-shell male Dual-interface with two 9-pin D-shell males Dual-interface with two 9-pin D-shell males for use with an ETS300 network...
  • Page 94 Appendix C. Cables An LIU provides One or two 9-pin D-shell females One or two RJ-45 modular jacks You receive one E1-to-LIU cable with the single-interface D-shell-compatible E1/ISDN module or two cables with the dual-interface version. The cable between the LIU and the E1/ISDN network is the LIU-to-network cable.

  • Page 95: Single- And Dual-Interface Bnc Cable

    E1/ISDN Table C–6. RJ-45 LIU-to-Network Cable Pin Assignment Function Signal Line receive (tip) Line receive (ring) Receive cable shield SHLD Line transmit (tip) Line transmit (ring) Transmit cable shield SHLD The remaining pins are not used. Single- and Dual-Interface BNC Cable You provide your own cables for the Aculab E1/ISDN module with BNC coaxial jacks.

  • Page 96: Promptus E1/Isdn

    Appendix C. Cables Promptus E1/ISDN A Promptus E1/ISDN cable connects a Promptus E1/ISDN module to an E1 or an ISDN PRI network. Each E1/ISDN module provides two RJ-45 modular jacks: For a single-interface module, you must use the jack next to the LEDs. For a dual-interface module, you can use both jacks.
  • Page 97 E1/ISDN Table C–7 lists the pin assignments for a Promptus E1/ISDN cable. Table C–7. Promptus E1/ISDN Cable Pin Assignments Description Receive ring Receive tip Not used Transmit ring Transmit tip The remaining pins are not used. Figure C–3 shows the RJ-45 pin-numbering scheme. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure C–3.

  • Page 98: Ethernet Adapter

    Appendix C. Cables Ethernet Adapter You can use an RJ-45 cable to connect the MCS Ethernet adapter to the LAN connection. You can also use an AUI cable to connect the MCS Ethernet adapter to the LAN connection. These tables list the pin assignments for an Ethernet connector: Table C–8 lists the pin assignments for a RJ-45 connector.
  • Page 99 Ethernet Adapter Figure C–4 shows the RJ-45 pin-numbering scheme. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure C–4. RJ-45 Pin-Numbering Scheme Table C–9. AUI Connector Pin Assignments Description Collision shield Collision Transmit Receive shield Receive Power return Collision Transmit Transmit shield Receive +12 volts...

  • Page 100: J1/Isdn

    Appendix C. Cables J1/ISDN The J1/ISDN cable supports a connection between the T1/ISDN module and NTT switched networks. The J1/ISDN cable provides an RJ-45 modular plug on each end. When connecting to a screw terminal block, remove the RJ-45 connector from the network side of the J1/ISDN cable.
  • Page 101 RS-232 RS-232 An RS-232 module supports eight switched or direct connections to MCS workstations. An RS-232 octocable—which ships with each RS-232 module—provides Eight 25-pin D-shell male connectors (in the form of individual cables ganged together at the module end) which attach to MCS workstations A 78-pin connector, which attaches to the RS-232 module Note You supply the cable between an RS-232 octocable...
  • Page 102 Appendix C. Cables Table C–11 lists the pin assignments for a female connector on the RS-232 octocable. Table C–11. Pin Assignments for an RS-232 Octocable Connection Description Function Frame ground Transmit data Receive data Request to send Clear to send Data set ready Signal ground Data carrier detect...
  • Page 103 RS-366 RS-366 An RS-366 cable connects an RS-366 module to automatic calling equipment. Two RS-366 cables ship with each RS-366 module. An RS-366 cable—a Y-cable—provides A 26-pin D-shell male that connects to the RS-366 module Two 25-pin D-shell males that connect to automatic calling equipment When building your own RS-366 cable, use no more than 50 feet (15.2 meters) of Belden 9809 computer cable, or...
  • Page 104 Appendix C. Cables Table C–12. RS-366 Pin Assignments Network 26-Pin Description Function 25-Pin #1 25-Pin #2 Protective ground channels 1 and 2 FGND Present next digit channel 1 PND 1 Abandon call channel 1 ACR 1 Power indication 1 PW1 1 Hex digit for channel 1 NB1 1 Hex digit for channel 1...
  • Page 105 RS-449 RS-449 The RS-449 cable connects an HSD module to an RS-449-compatible network or network device. You can configure an HSD module through the software as DCE or DTE. Use either the DCE or DTE version of an RS-449 cable, depending on the configuration. Refer to the Administration Guide to learn how to configure modules.
  • Page 106 Appendix C. Cables Table C–13. DCE RS-449 Pin Assignments Network 26-Pin Description Function 37-Pin Protective ground Send data A SD (A) Send data B SD (B) Receive data A RD (A) Receive data B RD (B) Request to send A RTS (A) Request to send B RTS (B)
  • Page 107 RS-449 Table C–14. DTE RS-449 Pin Assignments Network 26-Pin Description Function 37-Pin Protective ground Receive data A RD (A) Receive data B RD (B) Send data A SD (A) Send data B SD (B) Receiver ready A RR (A) Receiver ready B RR (B) Terminal ready A TR (A)

  • Page 108: T1/Isdn

    Appendix C. Cables T1/ISDN A T1/ISDN cable connects a T1/ISDN module to a T1 or an ISDN PRI network. Each T1/ISDN module provides two RJ-45 modular jacks. If a T1/ISDN module supports one interface, you must use the jack next to the LEDs. If the module supports two interfaces, you can use both jacks.
  • Page 109 T1/ISDN Table C–15 lists the pin assignments for a T1/ISDN cable. Table C–15. T1/ISDN Cable Pin Assignments Description Receive ring Receive tip Transmit ring Transmit tip The remaining pins are not used. Figure C–5 shows the RJ-45 pin-numbering scheme. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure C–5.
  • Page 110 Appendix C. Cables V.35 The V.35 cable connects an HSD module to a V.35-compatible device or network. You can configure an HSD module through the software as DCE or DTE. Use the DCE or DTE version of the V.35 cable, depending on the configuration. Refer to the Administration Guide to learn how to configure modules.
  • Page 111 V.35 Table C–16. DCE V.35 Pin Assignments Network 26-Pin Description Function 34-Pin Protective ground Transmitted data A to HSD interface TD (A) Transmitted data B to HSD interface TD (B) Received data A from HSD interface RD (A) Received data B from HSD interface RD (B) Request to send Clear to send...
  • Page 112 Appendix C. Cables Table C–17. DTE V.35 Pin Assignments Network 26-Pin Description Function 34-Pin Protective ground Transmitted data A to HSD module RD (A) Transmitted data B to HSD module RD (B) Received data A from HSD module TD (A) Received data B from HSD module TD (B) Received line signal detector...
  • Page 113 X.21 X.21 The X.21 cable connects an HSD module to an X.21 interface, such as a terminal adapter. You can configure an HSD module through the software as DTE or DCE. Use the DCE or DTE version of the X.21 cable, depending on the configuration.
  • Page 114 Appendix C. Cables Table C–18. DCE X.21 Pin Assignments Network 26-Pin Description Function 15-Pin Transmit A Transmit B Control A Control B Receive A Receive B Indication A Indication B Common return Signal element timing A Signal element timing B The remaining pins are not used.
  • Page 115 X.21 Table C–19. DTE X.21 Pin Assignments Network 26-Pin Description Function 15-Pin Transmit A Transmit B Control A Control B Receive A Receive B Indication A Indication B Common return Signal element timing A Signal element timing B The remaining pins are not used. C–31...

  • Page 116: Cable Summary

    Appendix C. Cables Cable Summary Table C–20 summarizes MCS cable specifications. Table C–20. Cable Summary Supplied, optional, Connector to Connector to Cable Maximum length or provide your own network Provide your own Standard stereo User specified 12 feet Y-adapter cable (3.7 meters) (see with miniplug...
  • Page 117 Cable Summary Table C–20. Cable Summary (Continued) Supplied, optional, Connector to Connector to Cable Maximum length or provide your own network 75 Ω BNC coaxial E1/ISDN Provide your own User specified 750 feet jack (229 meters) (see page C–9) E1 to LIU Supplied with each 9-pin D-shell 9-pin D-shell male Not applicable...
  • Page 118 Appendix C. Cables Table C–20. Cable Summary (Continued) Supplied, optional, Connector to Connector to Cable Maximum length or provide your own network RS-449 Optional for each 26-pin D-shell 37-pin D-shell 200 feet RS-449 DCE male male or female (61 meters) (see interface page C–21)

  • Page 119: Index

    V.35 cable; X.21 cable configuring MCS workstation software 3–4 Change MCS Timezone/Time/Date dialog connection interfaces box 3–11 SmartLink 1000 1–12 clearance requirements for MCS B–4, B–5 SmartLink 2000 1–13 connection locations 1–11 connection methods, description of A–12 Connection Mode setting 3–7, A–13 connection retries A–13...
  • Page 120 C–1 E1/ISDN cable connectors 1–11 Aculab switches 1–11 description of C–9 input current for illustration of 2–8 SmartLink 1000 B–2 pin assignments C–10 SmartLink 2000 B–2 types C–10 input frequency for SmartLink 1000 B–2 SmartLink 2000 B–2 Index–2...
  • Page 121 MCS Connection Settings dialog box 3–5, SmartLink 1000 B–2 A–11 SmartLink 2000 B–2 MCS Connections dialog box 3–4, A–11 input voltage, AC 2–19 MCS Date/Time dialog box 3–10 installation steps x MCS Timezone/Date/Time dialog box 3–10 installing MCS workstation application MCS workstation software 3–2...
  • Page 122 SmartLink 2000 MCS 1–15 connection locations 1–13 MCS workstation 1–15 electrical specifications B–2 power dissipation for environmental specifications B–3 SmartLink 1000 B–2 front view 1–13 SmartLink 2000 B–2 physical specifications B–5 power on requirements 2–19 rear view 1–13 power specifications B–2 voltage setting 2–19...
  • Page 123 T1/ISDN cable X.21 cable description of C–24 description of C–29 illustration of 2–16 illustration of 2–13 pin assignments C–25 pin assignments C–30 T1/ISDN module interface illustration of 2–16, 2–17 J1/ISDN cable C–16 NTT use 2–17 taking inventory 1–3 TCP/IP connection for MCS workstation description of A–4 illustration of A–6 temperature for...

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