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Nortel Communication Server 1000

Communication Server 1000M

and Meridian 1 Large System

Overview

Release: 5.5

Document Revision: 02.05

www.nortel.com

NN43021-110

Nortel Communication Server 1000

Release: 5.5

Publication: NN43021-110

Document status: Standard

Document release date: 30 September 2008

Sourced in Canada

LEGAL NOTICE

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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contents

New in this Release 5

Other 5

Revision History 5

How to get help 7

Getting help from the Nortel Web site 7

Getting help over the telephone from a Nortel Solutions Center 7

Getting help from a specialist by using an Express Routing Code 7

Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller 8

Introduction 9

Subject 9

Applicable systems 9

Intended audience 10

Conventions 10

Related information 11

Product description 13

Contents 13

Introduction 13

System options 15

CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C 15

CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV 18

CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV 21

System modules 24

NT4N41 Core/Network module 24

NT5D21 Core/Network module 26

NT8D35 Network module 27

Fiber Network Fabric 29

NT8D37 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment module 30

Fiber Remote IPE module 31

Carrier Remote IPE 31

System architecture 33

Contents 33

Hardware architecture 34

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Common control complex 35

Network interface 39

Intelligent Peripheral Equipment 43

Terminal equipment 46

Power equipment 47

Signaling Server 49

Software architecture 55

Firmware 56

Software 56

Office data 56

Resident programs 56

Nonresident programs 57

Configuration options 58

Fiber Remote IPE 58

Carrier Remote IPE 61

Branch Office 62

Geographic Redundancy 62

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New in this Release

There have been no updates to the document in this release.

Other Revision History

September 2008 Standard 02.05. This document is up-issued to add content about FIJI

redesign in System modules chapter.

September 2008 Standard 02.04. This document is issued to support Communication Server

1000 Release 5.5.

July 2008 Standard 02.03. This document is issued to support Communication Server

1000 Release 5.5.

December 2007 Standard 02.02. This document is issued to support Communication Server

1000 Release 5.5.

June 2007 Standard 1.02. This document is up-issued to remove the Nortel Networks

Confidential statement.

May 2007 Standard 1.01. This document is issued to support Communication Server

1000 Release 5.0. This document contains information previously contained

in the following legacy document, now retired: Communication Server 1000M

and Meridian 1: Large System Overview (553-3021-010),.

August 2005 Standard 3.00. This document is up-issued to support Communication Server

1000 Release 4.5.

September 2004 Standard 2.00. This document is up-issued for Communication Server 1000

Release 4.0.

October 2003 Standard 1.00. This document is a new NTP for Succession 3.0. It was

created to support a restructuring of the Documentation Library. This

document contains information previously contained in the following legacy

document, now retired: System Overview , (553-3001-100).

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How to get help

This chapter explains how to get help for Nortel products and services.

Getting help from the Nortel Web site

The best way to get technical support for Nortel products is from the Nortel

Technical Support Web site: www.nortel.com/support

This site provides quick access to software, documentation, bulletins, and

tools to address issues with Nortel products. From this site, you can:

•download software, documentation, and product bulletins

•search the Technical Support Web site and the Nortel Knowledge Base

for answers to technical issues

•sign up for automatic notification of new software and documentation

for Nortel equipment

•open and manage technical support cases

Getting help over the telephone from a Nortel Solutions Center

If you do not find the information you require on the Nortel Technical

Support Web site, and you have a Nortel support contract, you can also

get help over the telephone from a Nortel Solutions Center.

In North America, call 1-800-4NORTEL (1-800-466-7835).

Outside North America, go to the following Web site to obtain the

telephone number for your region: www.nortel.com/callus

Getting help from a specialist by using an Express Routing Code

To access some Nortel Technical Solutions Centers, you can use an

Express Routing Code (ERC) to quickly route your call to a specialist in

your Nortel product or service. To locate the ERC for your product or

service, go to: www.nortel.com/erc

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Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller

If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel product from a

distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that

distributor or reseller.

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Introduction

This document is a global document. Contact your system supplier or your

Nortel representative to verify that the hardware and software described

are supported in your area.

Subject

WARNING

Before a Large System can be installed, a network assessment

must be performed and the network must be VoIP-ready.

If the minimum VoIP network requirements are not met, the

system will not operate properly.

For information on the minimum VoIP network requirements and

converging a data network with VoIP, refer to Converging the

Data Network with VoIP (NN43001-260),.

This document provides an overview of the general design and features of

CS 1000Mand Meridian 1 Large Systems.

Note on legacy products and releases

This NTP contains information about systems, components, and features

that are compatible with Nortel Communication Server 1000 Release 5.5

software. For more information on legacy products and releases, click the

Technical Documentation link under Support & Training on the Nortel

home page:

www.nortel.com

Applicable systems

This document applies to the following systems:

•Communication Server 1000E (CS 1000E) CP PII, CP PIV, and CP

PM.

•Communication Server 1000M Single Group (CS 1000M SG) CP PII,

CP PIV

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•Communication Server 1000M Multi Group (CS 1000M MG) CP PII,

CP PIV

•Meridian 1 PBX 11C Chassis

•Meridian 1 PBX 11C Cabinet

•Meridian 1 PBX 61CCP PII, CP PIV

•Meridian 1 PBX 81CCP PII, CP PIV

Note: When upgrading software, memory upgrades may be required

on the Signaling Server, the Call Server, or both.

System migration

When particular Meridian 1 systems are upgraded to run CS 1000 Release

5.5 software and configured to include a Signaling Server, they become

CS 1000M systems. Table 1 lists each Meridian 1 system that supports an

upgrade path to a CS 1000M system.

Table 1

Meridian 1 systems to CS 1000M systems

This Meridian 1 system... Maps to this CS 1000M system

Meridian 1 PBX 11C Chassis CS 1000E

Meridian 1 PBX 11C Cabinet CS 1000E

Meridian 1 PBX 61C CS 1000MSingle Group

Meridian 1 PBX 81C CS 1000MMulti Group

For more information, see Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1:

Large System Upgrade Procedures (NN43021-458).,

Intended audience

This document is intended to be an introductory overview for individuals

responsible for the sale, acquisition, planning, or installation of CS

1000Mand Meridian 1 Large Systems.

Conventions

Terminology

In this document, the following systems are referred to generically as

"system":

•Communication Server 1000M (CS 1000M)

•Communication Server 1000E (CS 1000E)

•Meridian 1

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The following systems are referred to generically as "Large System":

•Communication Server 1000M Single Group (CS 1000M SG)

•Communication Server 1000M Multi Group (CS 1000M MG)

•Meridian 1 PBX 61CCP PII, CP PIV

•Meridian 1 PBX 81CCP PII, CP PIV

Related information

This section lists information sources that relate to this document.

NTPs

The following NTPs are referenced in this document:

•IP Peer Networking Installation and Commissioning (NN43001-313),

•Converging the Data Network with VoIP Fundamentals

(NN43001-260),

•Branch Office Installation and Commissioning (NN43001-314),

•System Redundancy Fundamentals (NN43001-507),

•Telephones and Consoles Fundamentals (NN43001-567),

•IP Phones Fundamentals (NN43001-368),

•Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Planning

and Engineering (NN43021-220),

•Fiber Remote IPE Fundamentals (NN43021-554),

•Carrier Remote IPE Fundamentals (NN43021-555),

•Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface Fundamentals (N43021-556),

•WLAN Handsets Fundamentals (NN43001-505),

•DECT Fundamentals (NN43120-114),

•Signaling Server Installation and Commissioning (NN43001-312),

CD-ROM

To obtain Nortel documentation on CD-ROM, contact your Nortel customer

representative.

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Product description

Contents This section contains information on the following topics:

“Introduction” (page 13)

“System options” (page 15)

“CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C” (page 15)

“CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV” (page 18)

“CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV” (page 21)

“System modules” (page 24)

“NT4N41 Core/Network module” (page 24)

“NT5D21 Core/Network module” (page 26)

“NT8D35 Network module” (page 27)

“Fiber Network Fabric” (page 29)

“NT8D37 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment module” (page 30)

“Fiber Remote IPE module” (page 31)

“Carrier Remote IPE” (page 31)

Introduction

CAUTION

Before a Large System can be installed, a network assessment

must be performed and the network must be VoIP-ready.

If the minimum VoIP network requirements are not met, the

system will not operate properly.

For information on the minimum VoIP network requirements and

converging a data network with VoIP, refer to Converging the

Data Network with VoIP Fundamentals (NN43001-260),.

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All Large Systems consist of Universal Equipment Modules (UEM) stacked

one on top of another to form a column. Each column contains a pedestal,

a top cap, and up to four modules. A system can have one column or

multiple columns.

Each UEM is a self-contained unit that houses a card cage and backplane,

power and ground cabling, power units, input/output (I/O) panels, circuit

cards, and cables. When the card cage is installed, the function of the

UEM is established and the module is no longer "universal." The system

modules are as follows:

•NT4N41 Core/Network module for CS 1000M MG, CS 1000M SG,

Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV, and Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV

•NT5D21 Core/Network module for CS 1000M HG, CS 1000M SG, CS

1000M MG, Option 51C, 61C and 81C

•NT8D35 Network module required for CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1

PBX 81C CP PIV, Option 81C

•NT8D37 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment (IPE) module (required for

Large Systems)

•Fiber Remote IPE module (optional for Large Systems Multi Group)

•Carrier Remote IPE module (optional for Large Systems)

The pedestal generally houses a blower unit, air filter, Power Distribution

Unit (PDU), and System Monitor.

The top cap provides airflow exits, I/O cable entry and exit, and overhead

cable-rack mounting. Thermal sensor assemblies for the column are

attached to a perforated panel on top of the highest module in the column,

under the top cap.

A system can have one column or multiple columns. To comply with FCC

and CSA standards for containing electromagnetic interference and radio

frequency interference (EMI/RFI), spacer kits connect the columns in a

multiple-column system. If a Signaling Server is added to a previously

CISPR Class B system (previously used in some specific countries), the

system is now Compliant to Class A.

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System options

This document includes information on the following Large Systems:

•CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C: enhanced common control

complex, single CPU, and one half network group

•CS 1000M SG, Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV, and Meridian 1 Option

61C: enhanced common control complex, dual CPU, and one

full-network group

•CS 1000M MG, Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV, Meridian 1 Option 81,

and Meridian 1 Option 81C: enhanced common control complex, dual

CPU, and multiple-network groups

These systems are available in AC- and DC-powered versions.

CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C

The CS 1000M HGand the Meridian 1 Option 51C are single-CPU systems

with a half-network group. One Core/Network module and one IPE

module are required. Additional IPE modules, Remote IPE modules, and

application modules can be used.

Table 2 "Specifications for CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C"

(page 17) lists the specifications for these systems. Figure 1 "Meridian 1

Option 51C" (page 16) illustrates an Option 51C system.

With the addition of a Signaling Server, Meridian 1 Option 51C becomes

a CS 1000M HG. Figure 2 "CS 1000M HG" (page 16) on Figure 2 "CS

1000M HG" (page 16) illustrates a CS 1000M HG.

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Figure 1

Meridian 1 Option 51C

Figure 2

CS 1000M HG

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Table 2

Specifications for CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C

System characteristics:

Maximum number of ports •1000

Input voltage •208 V AC or –48 V DC

Number of CPUs •1

Number of network loops •16

Memory options:

Release 25 •NT5D10 CP or NT5D03 CP card

Succession 3.0 •CP3 NT5D10 CP or CP4 NT5D03 card

CS 1000 Release 4.5 •CP3 NT5D10 CP or CP4 NT5D03 card

Software generic •2811

Base hardware:

Required per system:

•SDI-type card

Required per module:

•CE power supply (CEPS)

•Call Processor (CP) card

•Input/Output Disk Unit with CD-ROM (IODU/C)

•Core to Network Interface (cCNI) card

•3-Port Extender (3PE) card

Core/Network module

•Clock Controller Card (MCLK)

IPE module •IPE power supply

•IPE cards

•System Monitor

•PDU

Pedestal (one per column)

•Blower unit

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Table 2

Specifications for CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C (cont’d.)

•Thermostat harness

Top cap (one per column)

•Air probe harness

CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV

The CS 1000M SGand the Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVare dual-CPU

systems with standby processing capability, fully redundant memory,

and a full-network group. Two cPCI Core/Network modules and one IPE

module are required. Additional IPE modules and application modules can

be used.

Figure 3 "Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVor Meridian 1 Option 61C" (page

18) illustrates an Option 61C or Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV.

With the addition of a Signaling Server, Option 61C or Meridian 1 PBX

61C CP PIVbecomes CS 1000M SG. Figure 4 "CS 1000M SG" (page

19) illustrates a CS 1000M SG.

Figure 3

Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVor Meridian 1 Option 61C

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Figure 4

CS 1000M SG

Table 3 "Specifications for CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP

PIV" (page 19) lists the specifications for CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1

PBX 61C CP PIV.

Table 3

Specifications for CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV

System characteristics:

Maximum number of ports •2000

Input voltage •208 V AC or –48 V DC

Number of CPUs •2 (redundant)

Number of network loops •32

Memory options:

Release 25 •NT5D10 CP or NT5D03 CP card

Succession 3.0 •CP3 NT5D10 or CP4 NT5D03 card

CS 1000 Release 4.5 •CP3 NT5D10 or CP4 NT5D03 card

Software generic •2911

Base hardware:

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Table 3

Specifications for CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV (cont’d.)

Required per system:

•SDI-type card

Required per module:

•Call Processor Pentium II®(CP PIV) card

•System Utility (Sys Util) card

•Core to Network Interface (cCNI) card

•3-Port Extender (3PE) card

•Peripheral Signaling card (PS)

•Network cards

•Superloop Network cards

•Conference/TDS card

•CE power supply

•Hybrid Bus Terminators

Cards in the back of the module:

•System Utility Transition (Sys Util Trans) card

Core/Network module (two)

•cCNI Transition (cCNI Trans) card

•IPE power supply

•IPE cards

IPE module

•Controller card

•System Monitor

•PDU

Pedestal (one per column)

•Blower unit

•Thermostat harness

Top cap (one per column)

•Air probe harness

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CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV

The CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81Care dual-CPU systems with

standby processing capabilities, fully-redundant memory, and up to eight

full network groups. These systems are equipped with two redundant

input/output processor and disk drive unit combination packs.

The following modules are required:

•two Core/Network modules (provides one network group)

•a minimum of two Network modules (provides one network group)

•a minimum of one IPE module

Additional Network and IPE modules are required for additional network

groups. Application modules can also be used.

Figure 5 "Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIVor Option 81C" (page 21) shows a

typical configuration for eight full network groups. Additional columns can

be added, and there can be more than one row of columns.

With the addition of a Signaling Server, Meridian 1 Option 81C or Meridian

1 PBX 81C CP PIVbecomes a CS 1000M MG. Figure 6 "CS 1000M MG"

(page 22) illustrates the CS 1000M MG.

Figure 5

Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIVor Option 81C

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Figure 6

CS 1000M MG

Table 4 "Specifications for CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 Option 81C CP

PIV" (page 22) lists specifications for the Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV.

Table 4

Specifications for CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 Option 81C CP PIV

System characteristics:

Maximum number of ports •10 000

Input voltage •208 V AC or –48 V DC

Number of CPUs •2 (redundant)

Number of network loops •256

•128 MB

•256 MB

•CP3 NT5D10, required for CS 1000 Release 4.5

Memory

•CP4 NT5D03, required for CS 1000 Release 4.5

Base hardware:

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Table 4

Specifications for CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 Option 81C CP PIV (cont’d.)

Cards in the front of the module:

•Call Processor Pentium IV®(CP PIV) card

•System Utility (Sys Util) card

•Core to Network Interface (cCNI) cards

•3-Port Extender (3PE) card

•Peripheral Signaling card (PS)

•Fiber Junctor Interface (FIJI) card

•Network cards

•Superloop Network cards

•Conference/TDS card

•CE power supply

cCPI Core/Network module (two

side-by-side)

•Hybrid Bus Terminators

Cards in the back of the module:

•System Utility Transition (Sys Util Trans) card

•cCNI Transition (cCNI Trans) cards

•Superloop Network card

•Clock Controller card

•SDI-type card

•DDP2 pack

•MSDL

•IPE power supply

•Controller card

IPE module

•IPE cards

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Table 4

Specifications for CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 Option 81C CP PIV (cont’d.)

•System monitor

•Power Distribution Unit (PDU)

Pedestal (one per column)

•Blower unit

•Thermostat harness

Top cap (one per column)

•Air probe harness

System modules

Each type of module is available in AC-powered and DC-powered versions

(except the NT8D36 InterGroup module that does not require power).

AC-power modules generally require a module power distribution unit

(MPDU) to provide circuit breakers for the power supplies. DC-powered

modules do not require an MPDU because a switch on each power supply

performs the same function as the MPDU circuit breakers.

Note: In the UK, DC-powered modules must be used.

The figures in this chapter show a typical configuration for each module.

DC power is represented in these examples.

NT4N41 Core/Network module

This module provides common control and network interface functions.

With the CS 1000M MGand the Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV, two

Core/Net modules are installed side-by-side. With the CS 1000M SGand

the Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV, the modules are stacked or mounted

side-by-side.

One section of this module houses the common control complex (CPU,

memory, up to four cCNI cards, and mass storage functions). The other

section supports a Conference card, one Peripheral Signaling card, one

3-Port Extender card, and optional network cards.

Note: cCNI card slots 13 and 14 remain empty.

Each Core/Network module houses up to four NT8D04 Superloop Network

Cards for a total of 16 network loops. Superloop Network cards are

cabled to the backplane of an IPE module. In a typical configuration, one

conference/TDS card is configured in the module, leaving 14 voice/data

loops available.

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Figure 7 "NT4N41 cPCI Core/Network module" (page 25) illustrates an

NT4N41 Core/Network module.

Core side

The Core side of the module contains the circuit cards that process calls,

manage network resources, store system memory, maintain the user

database, and monitor the system. These circuit cards also provide

administration interfaces through a terminal, modem, or enterprise IP

network.

The Core side runs in redundant mode: one Core operates the system

while the other runs diagnostic checks and remains ready to take over if

the active Core fails. Both Cores are connected to each Network group

depending on hardware configuration. If one Core fails, the second Core

immediately takes over call processing. The Core shelf backplane is a

compact PCI data bus.

Figure 7

NT4N41 cPCI Core/Network module

Network side

The Network side of this module contains the cards for half of the Network

group 0. The other half of Network group 0 resides in the second core

network module.

The CS 1000M MG and Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV support a Fiber

Network Fabric network system with a FIJI card. The double slot FIJI

(NTRB33AF) card is installed in slots 8 and 9 on the Net side of the

Core/Net module, while the single slot FIJI (NTRB33BBE5) card is

installed in slot 9 on the Net side of the Core/Net module.

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The double slot FIJI (NTRB33AF) card is installed in slots 2 and 3 on the

Network module, while the single slot FIJI (NTRB33BBE5) card is installed

in slot 2 on the Network module.

NT5D21 Core/Network module

This module provides common control and network interface functions in

CS 1000M SG, CS 1000M MG, CS 1000M HG, Meridian 1 Option 51C,

Meridian 1 Option 61C, and Meridian 1 Option 81C.

Two Core/Network modules are required in the CS 1000M SG, CS

1000M MG, Meridian 1 Option 81C, and Meridian 1 Option 61C systems

to provide redundant common control operation. If a failure occurs in

one module, the function is transferred to the appropriate circuit cards in

the other module without a loss of service. One Core/Network module is

required in the CS 1000M HGor Option 51C system.

One section of this module houses the common control complex (CPU,

memory, up to three CNI cards, and mass storage functions). The other

section supports a Conference card, one Peripheral Signaling card, one

3-Port Extender card, and optional network cards.

Note: CNI card slots 13 and 14 remain empty.

Each Core/Network module houses up to four NT8D04 Superloop Network

Cards for a total of 16 network loops. Superloop Network cards are

cabled to the backplane of an IPE module. In a typical configuration, one

conference/TDS card is configured in the module, leaving 14 voice/data

loops available.

Figure 8 "NT5D21 Core/Network module" (page 27) shows the cards

housed in the NT5D21 Core/Network module as configured for Meridian 1

Option 61C.

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Figure 8

NT5D21 Core/Network module

NT8D35 Network module

This module provides the network switching functions in the Meridian 1

Option 81C, Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV, and CS 1000M MG.

Two Network modules are required to make a full network group of 32

loops. A maximum of 16 Network modules (eight network groups) can be

configured in the Meridian 1 Option 81C, CS 1000M MG, and Meridian

1 PBX 81C CP PIV.

The Network module houses up to four NT8D04 Superloop Network

Cards, for a total of 16 network loops. Superloop network cards are

cabled to the backplane of an IPE module. In a typical configuration, one

Conference/TDS card is configured in the module, leaving 14 voice/data

loops available. In CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV, the

Conference/TDS cards are located in the Core/Network module. The Clock

Controller must be installed in slot 13.

Figure 9 "NT8D35 Network module" (page 28) shows the cards housed in

the module.

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Figure 9

NT8D35 Network module

The Network module can be used as a PRI/DTI expansion module. The

number of PRI/DTI expansion modules that can be used is determined by

traffic considerations. Figure 10 "NT8D35 Network module configured for

PRI/DTI expansion" (page 29) shows the card slot configuration when the

Network module is used for PRI/DTI expansion.

Note: The bus terminating units (BTUs) that are equipped in the

NT8D35AA and NT8D35DC Network module configuration are not

required for, and will interfere with, the PRI/DTI expansion configuration.

The NT8D35BA and NT8D35EA Network modules do not use or need

BTUs for any application.

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Figure 10

NT8D35 Network module configured for PRI/DTI expansion

Fiber Network Fabric

Fiber Network Fabric extends and enhances the five-group network

architecture to 8 non-blocking (inter-group) Network groups, with a

resulting expansion in network capacity to 8000 timeslots available for

Intergroup traffic. The Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVcan be upgraded to a

Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIVwith Fiber Network Fabric. This upgrade takes

a Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVto a Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIVwith two

groups. Figure 11 "Four group Fiber Network Fabric configuration" (page

30) illustrates a four group configuration of Fiber Network Fabric.

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Figure 11

Four group Fiber Network Fabric configuration

NT8D37 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment module

The Intelligent Peripheral Equipment (IPE) module provides the interface

between network switching and IPE cards, such as intelligent line and

trunk cards, in all Large Systems.

The IPE module houses one NT8D01 Controller Card, which is the

peripheral equipment controller, and up to 16 IPE cards, supporting up

to 512 terminal numbers (256 voice and 256 data). The controller card is

cabled to the NT8D04 Superloop Network Card.

Figure 12 "NT8D37 IPE module" (page 31) shows the card slot

assignments in the module.

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Figure 12

NT8D37 IPE module

Fiber Remote IPE module

This module provides fiber-optic links between the network functions in a

Large System and the peripheral controller functions in the Fiber Remote

IPE. A floor-standing column or wall-mounted cabinet is installed at the

remote site and is connected to the Large System using fiber-optic links.

The Fiber Remote IPE provides Large Systems functionality with the

installation of only IPE modules and IPE cards at a distant site. Since the

remote IPE system uses the common equipment and network equipment

of the associated local Large System, it can deliver the same features and

functionality as the local system. See “Fiber Remote IPE” (page 58) for

more information on the Fiber Remote IPE configuration option.

Carrier Remote IPE

The Carrier Remote IPE provides functionality by installing only IPE

modules and IPE cards at a distant site. The Remote IPE shares the

system common and network equipment to provide the same functions

and features to remote subscribers that are available to local system

subscribers.

See “Carrier Remote IPE” (page 61) for more information on the Carrier

Remote IPE configuration option.

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Contents This section contains information on the following topics:

“Hardware architecture” (page 34)

“Common control complex” (page 35)

“Network interface” (page 39)

“Intelligent Peripheral Equipment” (page 43)

“Terminal equipment” (page 46)

“Power equipment” (page 47)

“Signaling Server” (page 49)

“Software architecture” (page 55)

“Firmware” (page 56)

“Software” (page 56)

“Office data” (page 56)

“Resident programs” (page 56)

“Nonresident programs” (page 57)

“Configuration options” (page 58)

“Fiber Remote IPE” (page 58)

“Carrier Remote IPE” (page 61)

“Branch Office” (page 62)

“Geographic Redundancy” (page 62)

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Hardware architecture

CS 1000M and Meridian 1systems are circuit-switched digital systems

that provide voice and data transmission. The internal hardware is divided

into the following functional areas (see Figure 13 "Large System basic

architecture" (page 35) on Figure 13 "Large System basic architecture"

(page 35)):

•Common Control Complex (Common Equipment) circuit cards provide

the processor control, software execution, and memory functions of

the system.

•Network Interface (Common Equipment) circuit cards perform

switching functions between the processor and Intelligent Peripheral

Equipment (IPE) cards.

Note: As shown in Figure 13 "Large System basic architecture" (page

35), the network interface function is generally considered a subset of

the Common Equipment functions.

•IPE circuit cards provide the interface between the network and

connected devices, including Terminal Equipment and trunks.

•Terminal Equipment includes telephones and attendant consoles (and

may include equipment such as data terminals, printers, and modems).

•Power Equipment provides the electrical voltages required for system

operation and cooling, and sensor equipment for system protection.

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Figure 13

Large System basic architecture

Common control complex

The processor is the common control complex of the system. It provides

the sequences to process voice and data connections, monitor call activity,

and perform system administration and maintenance.

The processor communicates with the network interface over a common

control bus that carries the flow of information.

The common control complex consists of:

•the processor card or cards that provide the computing power for

system operation

•system memory that stores all operating software programs and data

unique to each system

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•the disk drive unit that provides mass storage for operating programs

and data

•I/O interfaces that provide an information exchange between the user

and the system

CS 1000M and Meridian 1"core" processor cards support extensive

networking and provide intensive use of software features and

applications, including call centers of up to 1000 agents.

The core software architecture incorporates a real-time multitasking

operating system, as well as code that delivers features and call

processing. This architecture guarantees feature transparency to the user

upgrading the core CPU. The core architecture also provides significant

operation, administration, and maintenance enhancements for the people

who work closely with the system software and hardware.

All core overlays reside in Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) after

they are loaded from the hard disk during an initial software load (software

is shipped on redundant hard disks). The Resident Overlays featured in

core-based systems ensure subsecond speeds in accessing the overlays.

The capacity enhancement in the core architecture is provided by the core

control complex. In Large Systems with cPCI Core/Network modules,

the core control complex refers to the two Core/Network modules

(Core/Network 0 and Core/Network 1). The Core and Core/Network

modules are fully redundant, with Core 1 duplicating the contents of Core

The backplane in the CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIVCore

modules is a compact Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) data bus.

PCI provides a high-speed data path between the CPU and peripheral

devices. PCI runs at 33MHz, supports 32- and 64-bit data paths and bus

mastering.

The backplane in the system is divided into "core" and "network" sides.

The "network" side allows up to eight network cards to be installed for call

processing capability.

In the CS 1000M HGand Option 51C Core/Network module, the core side

houses the following equipment:

•one Call Processor (CP) card

•one Input/Output Disk Unit with CD-ROM (IODU/C)

•one Core-to-Network Interface (CNI or CNI-3) card

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In the CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVCore/Network

module, the core side houses the following equipment:

•one Call Processor Pentium IV®(CP PIV) card

•one System Utility (Sys Util) card

•one Core-to-Network Interface (cCNI) cards

•one System Utility Transition (Sys Util Trans) card

•four cCNI Transition (cCNI Trans) cards

Cabling between the CP cards allows memory shadowing and dual-CPU

operation.

The CNI and CNI-3 cards provide the interface between the IPB and the

network shelf, and between the CP card and three-port extender cards in

the network shelf. Each CNI card provides two ports. Each CNI-3 card

supports three ports. In a typical configuration, three CNI-3 cards support

eight network groups.

Software is now installed with 2 Compact Flash cards: one embedded on

the CP PIV pack (FMD) 1GB, and one hot swappable (RMD) with 512 MB.

The system uses a Security Device and an electronic Keycode to perform

security authentication. The security device is located on the utility card.

The Keycode file contains information about which features the system

provides as well as License limits.

Core/Net modules diagnose faults in field-replaceable units for all core

hardware, including cables. In case of a failure, a message appears on the

system terminal and on the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) of the CP card.

All messages can be stored in a file for future diagnostics.

Figure 14 "CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVcore complex"

(page 38) provides a block diagram of the CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1

PBX 61C CP PIVcore architecture.

In the CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81CcPCI Core/Network module,

the core side houses the following equipment:

•one Call Processor Pentium IV®(CP PIV) card

•one System Utility (Sys Util) card

•up to four Core to Network Interface (cCNI) cards

•one System Utility Transition (Sys Util Trans) card

•four cCNI Transition (cCNI Trans) cards

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Core/Net modules diagnose faults in field-replaceable units for all core

hardware, including cables. In case of a failure, a message appears on the

system terminal and on the LCD of the faceplate of the utility card.

Core to Core Ethernet connection (LAN1 to LAN2) between the CP PIV

cards allows memory shadowing and dual-CPU operation.

The cCNI Transition cards connect the Core module cards to the 3PE

cards in the Network modules. Each Core module contains between

one and four cCNI cards. Since each cCNI card can connect up to two

Network groups, each Core is connected to a minimum of two groups

and a maximum of eight groups. The number of cCNI cards in a system

depends on the number of Network groups in that system. The first cCNI

card that connects to Network group 0 and group 1 is installed in slot c9 of

each Core/Net module. Each additional cCNI card is installed in ascending

order from slots c10 to c12.

Figure 14

CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVcore complex

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The System Utility card supports Card ID. The card provides an interface

between the security device and the computer, and an interface between

the XSM and display panel for each Core/Net card cage. This card also

includes a switch on the faceplate to enable or disable the Core cards.

The System Utility Transition card provides connections for the security

device, the system monitor, and the status panel. This Transition card

is mounted on the rear of the backplane (back side) directly behind the

System Utility card.

The cCNI Transition cards provide the cable connections to the 3PE

Termination Panel at the back of the module. A cCNI Transition card

is mounted directly behind each cCNI card (on the back of the Core

backplane). Four cCNI Transition cards for Core/Net module are installed

in the factory regardless of how many cCNI main cards are configured for

the system.

Network interface

Network switching, based on digital multiplexed loops, interconnects

peripheral ports. A loop transmits voice, data, and signaling information

over a bidirectional path between the network and peripheral ports.

Network cards digitally transmit voice and data signals, using space

switching and Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) technology. Network

switching also requires service loops (such as conference and TDS loops),

which provide call progress tones and outpulsing.

The following cards provide basic network switching control:

•The NT8D04 Superloop Network card provides switching for four loops

grouped together in an entity called a superloop.

•The NT5D12 Digital Trunk card provides switching for two DTI/PRI

loops and takes one network slot.

•The NT5D97 Digital Trunk card provides switching for two DTI2/PRI2

loops and takes one network slot.

The NT5D12 and NT5D97 Digital Trunk cards replace the functionality of

the QPC720 DTI/PRI and QPC414 Network card, which provided switching

for two loops.

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Network organization

Network loops are organized into groups. A system is generally configured

as one of the following:

•a half group system (CS 1000M HG) that provides up to 16 loops

•a single group system (CS 1000M SG) that provides up to 32 loops

•a multi-group system (CS 1000M MG) that provides up to 256 loops

The Fiber Junctor Interface (FIJI) cards in the Network modules are

connected with fiber-optic cables to form a Dual Ring Fiber Network. This

network consists of two separate rings: one ring connects all the Network

shelf 0s while the second ring connects all the Network shelf 1s. This

network communicates on a subset of the Sonet OC12c protocol (622 MB

bandwidth on each ring).

The Dual Ring fiber-optic cable configuration provides complete

non-blocking communication between the Network groups; this eliminates

the incidence of busy signals for calls switched between groups. Each FIJI

card can handle 32 PCM links. A system of eight Network groups provides

8000 timeslots for 4000 simultaneous conversations.

This Dual Ring network is fully redundant: each of the fiber-optic cable

rings is capable of handling the traffic for an entire eight group network. If

a fault in one ring is detected, the other ring automatically takes over call

processing. No calls are lost during the switchover.

The Dual Ring Fiber network operated under four states:

•Normal

—Traffic is shared between the two rings.

—Each FIJI card drives 480 timeslots.

•Full

—Traffic is handled by a single ring.

—Each FIJI card drives 960 timeslots

•Survival

—FIJI cards in both rings are used to maintain intergroup traffic.

•Disabled

—The ring is inactive and does not support call processing.

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Superloop network configurations

By combining four network loops, the superloop network card makes 120

timeslots available to IPE cards. Compared to regular network loops, the

increased bandwidth and a larger pool of timeslots increases network

traffic capacity for each 120-timeslot bundle by 25 percent (at a P0.1 grade

of service).

The NT8D37 IPE module is divided into segments numbered 0–3 of four

card slots each (see Figure 15 "Superloop segments in the IPE module"

(page 41)). Segment 0 consists of slots 0–3, segment 1 consists of slots

4–7, segment 2 consists of slots 8–11, and segment 3 consists of slots

12–15.

Figure 15

Superloop segments in the IPE module

A superloop is made up of NT8D04 Superloop Network cards, NT8D01AC

or NT8D01BC Controller-4 or NT8D01AD Controller-2 cards, and from

one to eight IPE segments. The NT8D01BC Controller-4 replaces the

NT8D01AC and NT8D01AD Controller cards for replacements and new

installations.

A number of superloop-to-segment configurations are possible:

•one segment per superloop requires four superloop network cards and

one controller-4 card

•two segments per superloop requires two superloop network cards and

one controller-2 card

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•four segments per superloop requires one superloop network card and

one controller-2 card

•eight segments per superloop requires one superloop network card

and two controller-2 cards

•one segment per superloop/three segments on a second superloop

requires two superloop network cards and one controller-2 card

•two segments per superloop/six segments on a second superloop

requires two superloop network cards and two controller-2 cards

As an example of a superloop configuration, Figure 16 "Eight segments

per superloop" (page 43) shows eight segments per superloop. If a

segment in this configuration is equipped with analog line cards and trunk

cards, a high concentration environment of 120 timeslots to 128–512

Terminal Numbers (TNs) is provided. If half of the data TNs on digital

line cards are enabled, this configuration provides a concentration of 120

timeslots to 768 TNs.

For a detailed description of superloop-to-segment configurations, see

Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Planning and

Engineering (NN43021-220),.

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Figure 16

Eight segments per superloop

Intelligent Peripheral Equipment

Using pulse code modulation (PCM), Intelligent Peripheral Equipment

(IPE) converts analog signals to digital signals before switching is

performed by the network. This conversion method samples the

amplitude of the analog signal at a rate of twice the highest signal

frequency, then converts the amplitude into a series of coded pulses. For

telecommunications, the PCM-sampling frequency standard is 8 kHz.

Compressing-expanding (companding) PCM is a standard technique

for using 8-bit words to efficiently represent the range of voice and data

signals. Two standards for companding, A-Law and µ-Law, are recognized

worldwide. IPE conforms to both standards; the standard required is

selected through software.

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IPE is associated with network loops. IPE cards are supported by NT8D04

Superloop Network Card loops. The traffic requirements of all IPE cards

provisioned on a particular network loop must match the traffic capacity

of that loop.

IPE includes:

•controller cards that provide timing and control sequences and

monitoring capabilities

•analog and digital line and trunk cards that provide interfaces to

equipment outside the modules (such as telephones, data terminals,

and trunks)

Table 5 "Intelligent Peripheral Equipment cards" (page 44) lists the IPE

cards and the number of terminations each supports.

Table 5

Intelligent Peripheral Equipment cards

Intelligent Peripheral Equipment cards Number of

terminations

Controller cards:

NT8D01 Controller Card-4 N/A

NT8D01 Controller Card-2 N/A

Line cards:

NT1R20 OPS Analog Line card 8

NT5K02 Analog Line card 16

NT5K96 Analog Line card 16

NT8D02 Digital Line card 16 to 32

NT8D09 Analog Message Waiting Line card 16

Trunk cards:

NT5K07 Universal Trunk card 8

NT5K17 Direct Dial Inward Trunk card 8

NT5K18 Extended CO Trunk card 8

NT5K19 E&M/2280 Hz Trunk card 4

NT5K36 Direct Inward/Direct Outward Dial card 4

NT5K70 Extended CO Trunk card 8

Note: Terminal number (TN) density per segment is 16 to 128 TNs, with 64

to 512 TNs per IPE module. The maximum TN density assumes all slots

are equipped with NT8D02 Digital Line cards with 16 voice and 16 data TNs

provisioned. A typical mix of line and trunk cards yields a nominal density of 64

TNs per segment, 256 TNs per IPE module.

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Table 5

Intelligent Peripheral Equipment cards (cont’d.)

Intelligent Peripheral Equipment cards Number of

terminations

NT5K71 Extended CO Trunk card 4

NT5K72 E&M Trunk card 4

NT5K82 Extended CO Trunk card 8

NT5K83 E&M Trunk card 4

NT5K84 Direct Inward Dial Trunk card 8

NT5K90 Extended CO Trunk card 8

NT5K93 Extended CO Trunk card 8

NT5K99 Extended CO Trunk card 8

NT8D14 Universal Trunk card 8

NT8D15 E&M Trunk card 4

NTAG03 Extended CO Trunk card 8

NTAG04 Extended CO/Direct Inward Dial card 8

NTAG36 Meridian Integrated Recorded Announcement

card 8

NTCK16 Generic Extended Flexible CO card 8

Special:

NT5K20 Extended Tone Detector card 8

NT5K48 Global Extended Tone Detector card 8

NT5K92 Direct Inward Dial Tester card 1

Note: Terminal number (TN) density per segment is 16 to 128 TNs, with 64

to 512 TNs per IPE module. The maximum TN density assumes all slots

are equipped with NT8D02 Digital Line cards with 16 voice and 16 data TNs

provisioned. A typical mix of line and trunk cards yields a nominal density of 64

TNs per segment, 256 TNs per IPE module.

Intelligent Peripheral Equipment remote location

In a local operating environment, IPE can be housed up to 15.2 m (50 ft)

from the Common Equipment. IPE installed in a remote location extends

this range, allowing approximately 112.6 km (70 miles) between local and

remote facilities.

This extension is achieved by converting multiplexed loop signals to a form

compatible with the commonly used T-1 type digital transmission system.

Refer to Table 5 "Intelligent Peripheral Equipment cards" (page 44) for a

list of IPE cards for use at the remote site.

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Any medium that conforms to the DS-1 format (1.544 Mbps) can be

used to link local and remote sites, including digital microwave radio and

fiber-optic transmission systems.

Terminal equipment

Large Systems support a wide range of telephones, including multiple-line

and single-line telephones, as well as digital telephones with key and

display functions and data transmission capabilities. A range of options

for attendant call processing and message center applications is also

available. In addition, a number of add-on devices are available to extend

and enhance the features of telephones and consoles. Add-on devices

include key/lamp modules, lamp field arrays, handsets, and handsfree

units.

For more information refer to Telephones and Consoles Fundamentals

(NN43001-567), and IP Phones Fundamentals (NN43001-368,).

Digital telephones

Analog-to-digital conversion takes place in the digital telephone itself,

rather than in the associated Peripheral Line card. This eliminates

attenuation, distortion, and noise generated over telephone lines. Signaling

and control functions are also handled digitally. Time Compression

Multiplexing (TCM) is used to integrate the voice, data, and signaling

information over a single pair of telephone wires.

For applications where data communication is required, Meridian 1 digital

telephones offer an integrated data option that provides simultaneous

voice and data communication over single pair wiring to a port on a digital

line card.

CS 1000Mand Meridian 1Large Systems supports telephones as described

in:

•IP Phones Fundamentals (NN43001-368),

•Telephones and Consoles Fundamentals (NN43001-567),

•WLAN Handsets Fundamentals (NN43001-505),

•DECT Fundamentals (NN43120-114),

Attendant consoles

Meridian 1 attendant consoles provide high-volume call processing.

Indicators and a 4 x 40 liquid crystal display (LCD) provide information

required for processing calls and personalizing call answering. Loop keys

and Incoming Call Indicator (ICI) keys allow the attendant to handle calls in

sequence or to prioritize answering for specific trunk groups. An optional

busy lamp field provides the attendant with user status.

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Meridian attendant consoles support attendant message center options.

The attendant console can be connected to a PC to provide electronic

directory, dial-by-name, and text messaging functions. All call processing

features can be accessed using the computer keyboard.

Power equipment

Large Systems provide a modular power distribution architecture.

Each column includes:

•a system monitor that provides:

—power, cooling, and general system monitoring capabilities

—error and status reporting down to the specific column and module

•circuit breaker protection

•a cooling system with forced air impellers that automatically adjusts

velocity to meet the cooling requirements of the system

•backup capabilities

Each module includes:

•an individual power supply unit with shut-off (switch or breaker)

protection

•a universal quick-connect power wiring harness that distributes input

voltages and monitor signals to the power supply

All options are available in both AC-power and DC-power versions.

The selection of an AC- or DC-powered system is determined primarily

by reserve power requirements and existing power equipment at the

installation site.

Although AC-powered and DC-powered systems have different internal

power components, the internal architecture is virtually identical. AC- and

DC-powered systems differ primarily in the external power components.

AC power

AC-powered systems require no external power components and can

plug directly into commercial AC (utility) power. AC-powered systems are

especially suitable for applications that do not require reserve power. They

are also recommended systems that require reserve power with backup

times ranging from 15 minutes to 8 hours.

If reserve power is required with an AC-powered system, an

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), along with its associated batteries

(either internal or external to the unit), is installed in series with the AC

power source (see Figure 17 "ExternalAC-power architecture with reserve

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power" (page 48)). An AC-powered system that does not require long-term

backup can benefit from a UPS with short-term backup because the UPS

typically provides power conditioning during normal operation, as well as

reserve power during short outages or blowouts.

Figure 17

ExternalAC-power architecture with reserve power

DC power

DC-powered systems always require external rectifiers to convert

commercial AC power into the standard –48 V DC required within the

system (see Figure 18 "ExternalDC-power architecture with reserve power"

(page 49)). Batteries are generally used with DC-powered systems, as

the traditional telecommunications powering method is for the rectifiers to

continuously charge a bank of batteries, while the system power "floats"

in parallel on the battery voltage. However, batteries are only required

if reserve power is needed.

A variety of rectifiers and distribution equipment can be used to supply

external DC power. Existing customer equipment can be used or a system

that Nortel either supplies or recommends, such as the Small or Large

Candeo, can be used. The Small Candeo is appropriate for Single Group

or Multi Group systems that do not require more than 300 A, while the

Large Candeo is suitable for larger systems. In all cases, equipment

for rectification and distribution is required, while reserve batteries are

optional.

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Figure 18

ExternalDC-power architecture with reserve power

Candeo DC power system

The Candeo platform provides a simple, quick-to-deploy, and

easy-to-operate power solution. Based upon modular building blocks

(rectifiers, System Manager, DC distribution, and battery connection

modules), the system is designed to power -48 V DC applications. The

Large Candeo power system uses 50 A rectifiers and has a capacity of

1000 A; the Small Candeo (SP48300) uses 30 A rectifiers and has a

capacity of 300 A. Both Large and Small Candeo systems provide "plug

and walk-away" installation and setup. The platform can be reconfigured or

expanded while it remains online.

Signaling Server

CS 1000Msystems use a Signaling Server. The Signaling Server is an

PC-based server that provides a central processor to drive H.323 and

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) signaling for IP Phones and IP Peer

Networking. It provides signaling interfaces to the IP network using

software components that operate on the VxWorksª real-time operating

system.

The legacy Nortel ISP1100 Signalling Server can still be used.

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CS 1000 Release 5.5 introduces three new servers that can host a CS

1000 Release 5.5 Signaling Server:

•“Nortel Common Processor Pentium Mobile server” (page 50)

•“International Business Machines X306m server” (page 51)

•“Hewlett Packard DL320-G4 server” (page 51)

The Signaling Server has both an ELAN and TLAN network interface. The

Signaling Server communicates with the Call Server through an ELAN

subnet.

The Signaling Server is mounted in a 19-inch rack. The Signaling Server

can be installed in a load-sharing redundant configuration for higher

scalability and reliability.

The following software components operate on the Signaling Server:

•“Terminal Proxy Server” (page 52) (TPS)

•“SIP/H.323 Signaling Gateways” (page 52)

•“Network Routing Service” (page 53) (NRS)

•“Element Manager” (page 55)

•Application Server

Signaling Server software elements can coexist on one Signaling Server or

reside individually on separate Signaling Servers, depending on traffic and

redundancy requirements for each element. For any co-resident Signaling

Server software element combination the maximum call rate supported

is 10K cph.

For more information about H.323 and SIP Trunking, refer to IP Peer

Networking Installation and Commissioning (NN43001-313),.

Nortel Common Processor Pentium Mobile server

The Nortel Common Processor Pentium Mobile (CP PM) server is a

high-performance, circuit card-based server that can be configured as

a Call Server or a Signaling Server in a CS 1000 Release 5.5 system.

The CP PM NTDW66 model can be configured as a Signaling Server and

installed in a Universal Equipment Module (UEM) in a CS 1000M SG or

CS 1000M MG system.

The Nortel CP PM Signaling Server delivers capacity improvement by

providing flexible scaling from 0 to 22,000 IP Phones and a 70% increase

in power for Signaling Server applications. The increased application

power and capacity, coupled with the reduction in foot print and power

consumption, means a lower cost of ownership.

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The Nortel CP PM server has the following components:

•Intel Pentium M processor (1.4 Ghz)

•internal hard drive

•hot-pluggable Compact Flash (CF) card slot in the faceplate

•2 GB of SDRAM

•One 1 GB/s Ethernet port

•Two 100BaseT Ethernet ports

•Two serial ports

•One USB port

For more information about installing and configuring the Nortel CP

PM server as a Signaling Server, seeSignaling Server Installation and

Commissioning (NN43001-312),.

International Business Machines X306m server

The International Business Machines (IBM) X306m 1U server is a

rack-mounted, Pentium 4, PC-based, industry-standard, commercial

off-the-shelf (COTS) server.

The IBM X306m 1U server has the following components:

•Intel Pentium 4 processor (3.6 GHz)

•Two 80 GB simple swap Serial ATA hard drives (1 drive configured)

•8 GB of RAM PC4200 DDR II by means of 4 DIMM slots (2 GB

configured)

•Two 1 GB/s Ethernet ports

•One DVD-COMBO (DVD/CD-RW) drive

•One serial port

•Four USB ports

For more information about installing and configuring the IBM X306m

server as a Signaling Server, see Signaling Server Installation and

Commissioning (NN43001-312).

Hewlett Packard DL320-G4 server

The Hewlett Packard (HP) DL320-G4 1U server is a rack-mounted,

Pentium 4, PC-based, industry-standard, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)

server.

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The HP DL320-G4 1U server has the following components:

•Intel Pentium 4 processor (3.6 GHz)

•Two 80 GB SATA Hard drives (1 configured)

•4 GB PC2-4200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM (2 GB configured

•Two 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports

•One CD-R/DVD ROM drive

•One serial port

•Three USB ports

•For more information about installing and configuring the HP DL320-G4

server as a Signaling Server, see Signaling Server Installation and

Commissioning (NN43001-312),.

Terminal Proxy Server

The Terminal Proxy Server (TPS) acts as a signaling gateway between

the IP Phones and the Call Server using the UNIStim protocol. It performs

the following functions:

•converts the IP Phone UNIStim messages into messages the Call

Server can interpret

•allows IP Phones to access telephony features provided by the Call

Server

The TPS also controls IP Phone registration.

SIP/H.323 Signaling Gateways

SIP/H.323 Signaling Gateways are software components configured on

virtual loops, similar to IP Phones. They bridge existing call processing

features and the IP network. They also enable access to the routing and

features in the MCDN feature set.

Note 1: The SIP/H.323 Signaling Gateway must register with the

Network Routing Service (NRS).

Note 2: Virtual TNs enable you to configure service data without

hardwiring IP Phones to the CS 1000M system. Virtual TNs are

configured in LD 97.

To support IP Peer Networking, dual Call Servers in a CS 1000M must be

associated with Signaling Servers that run SIP/H.323 Signaling Gateway

software. The number of Signaling Servers required depends on the

capacity and level of redundancy required.

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Network Routing Service

NRS for CS 1000 Release 5.5 software is offered in two versions: a SIP

Redirect Server NRS and a SIP Proxy NRS.

The SIP Redirect Server NRS is hosted either co-resident with Signaling

Server applications, or in a stand-alone mode on a dedicated Common

Processor Pentium Mobile (CP PM) server running the VxWorks™

real-time operating system. There are no changes to the SIP Redirect

Server NRS in CS 1000 Release 5.5.

The SIP Proxy NRS is hosted in a stand-alone mode on a dedicated

commercial off the shelf server running the Linux™ real-time operating

system. The SIP Proxy NRS is referred to as the Linux-based NRS.

The NRS application provides network-based routing, combining the

following into a single application:

•H.323 Gatekeeper — The H.323 Gatekeeper provides central

dialing plan management and routing for H.323-based endpoints and

gateways.

•SIP Redirect Server — The SIP Redirect Server provides central

dialing plan management and routing for SIP-based endpoints and

gateways.

•NRS Database — The NRS database stores the central dialing

plan in XML format for both the SIP Redirect Server and the H.323

Gatekeeper. The SIP Redirect Server and H.323 Gatekeeper both

access this common endpoint and gateway database.

•Network Connect Server (NCS) — The NCS is used only for Virtual

Office, Branch Office, and Geographic Redundancy solutions.

•NRS Manager web interface — The NRS provides its own web

interface to configure the SIP Redirect Server, the H.323 Gatekeeper,

and the NCS.

The NRS application provides routing services to both H.323 and

SIP-compliant devices. The H.323 Gatekeeper can be configured to

support H.323 routing services, while the SIP Redirect Server can be

configured to support SIP routing services.

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The H.323 Gatekeeper and the SIP Redirect Server can reside on the

same Signaling Server. Examples of H.323 and SIP-compatible endpoints

needing the services of the NRS are CS 1000E. The NRS also supports

endpoints that do not support H.323 Registration, Admission, and Status

(RAS) or SIP registration with the NRS.

Note: Systems that do not support H.323 RAS procedures and H.323

Gatekeeper procedures are referred to as non-RAS or static endpoints.

Each CS 1000E in an IP Peer network must register to the NRS. The NRS

software identifies the IP addresses of PBXs based on the network-wide

numbering plan. NRS registration eliminates the need for manual

configuration of IP addresses and numbering plan information at every

site.

SIP Proxy

Communication Server (CS) 1000 Release 5.5 adds a transaction stateful

SIP Proxy to the IP Peer Network.

A SIP Proxy acts as both a server and a client. A SIP Proxy receives

requests, determines where to send the requests, and acting as a client on

behalf of SIP endpoints, passes requests to another server.

A SIP Proxy makes the following features and functionality, which are

provided by CS 1000 Release 5.5, possible:

1. Transport Layer Security (TLS).

TLS provides the NRS with private, secure signaling, message

authentication, confidentiality, and integrity through end-to-end

encryption of media exchanged between two SIP endpoints.

2. Mixed transport layer protocol.

A mixed transport layer protocol enables gateways using TCP, TLS

over TCP, or UDP to interoperate.

3. Network features.

By default the SIP Proxy and Redirect Server functions as a SIP Proxy.

However, an endpoint can request transaction by transaction that the

SIP Proxy act as a SIP Redirect Server.

A SIP Redirect Server receives requests, but does not pass the

requests to another server. Instead, a SIP Redirect Server sends a

response back to the SIP endpoint, indicating the IP address of the

called user.

4. Post-routing SIP URI modification.

5. Transaction forking.

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Element Manager

Element Manager is a software application that provides a web interface

to support administration of system components, including the Signaling

Server. With Element Manager, single web pages provide access to

information traditionally spread throughout multiple overlays.

Element Manager provides tools to configure and maintain the following

components:

•Call Servers

•Media Gateway (MG 1000E, Expander)

•MG 1000B

•Signaling Servers

•Voice Gateway Media Cards

NRS Manager

NRS Manager is a web-based management application used to configure,

provision, and maintain the NRS. Key usability improvements introduced in

the Linux-based NRS Manager are:

•Enhanced searching and sorting capabilities including wild cards and

selectable scope of the search

•Capability to copy and move routing entries

•Simplified configuration for geographic redundancy

•Routing tests are fully integrated with endpoint and routing entry

configuration

•SIP phone context mapping tools are fully integrated with endpoint and

routing entry configuration

•Security infrastructure provided by the Enterprise Common Manager

framework

For more information, see Network Routing Service Installation and

Commissioning (NN43001-564),

Software architecture

The superloop network card and IPE cards contain microprocessors

that allow software changes and upgrades from the disk drive unit to be

downloaded. These downloads can occur automatically, after a system

reload, or manually through software program commands.

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Call processing, maintenance, and administration are controlled by

software programs stored either as firmware programs, as software

programs resident in system memory, or as nonresident programs on disk.

The information that describes system configuration and associated IPE is

called office data. This data resides in the system memory and on disk.

Firmware

Firmware provides fundamental programs consisting of hard-wired

logic instructions stored in Programmable Read-only Memory (PROM).

Firmware programs manipulate data in the central processor and control

input/output operations, error diagnostics, and recovery routines.

Software

Software programs consist of instruction sequences that control call

processing, IPE, administration, and maintenance functions. Several

generic software programs with optional feature packages are available.

Ofﬁce data

Office data describes the characteristics of the system in terms of

configuration and call-dependent information, such as features and

services. Office data is arranged in blocks defining IPE, system

configuration, and transient data.

Resident programs

Resident programs are always available in memory during system

operation. Some resident programs are permanently programmed

into the ROM portion of system memory. Other resident programs are

automatically loaded into system memory at system power-up.

Resident programs include:

•Error Monitor, which continuously monitors call processing

•Initialize Program, which locates faults, rebuilds data, and releases

reserve memory areas

•Overlay Loader, which locates, checks, and loads programs into the

overlay area

•Overload Monitor, which monitors the volume of system messages and

determines where overloads occur

•Resident Trunk Diagnostic, which monitors all trunk calls

•System Loader, which loads resident programs from the disk drive unit

into system memory at power-up

•Traffic Monitor, which examines the system schedule, transfers traffic

data from accumulating to holding registers, and produces reports

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All software programs, including the nonresident programs listed in the

following section are resident in, and accessible from, the memory on the

cards listed above.

Nonresident programs

Nonresident programs are stored on data disks and loaded into the overlay

area of system memory to perform specific tasks. They are removed from

the overlay area when no longer required. Nonresident programs can be

loaded automatically, under program control, or manually, through software

commands.

Nonresident programs are manually loaded into memory through the

system terminal (or maintenance telephone). A terminal can be configured

as an input-only, output-only, or input and output device.

Software programs provide the system interface for maintenance, service

change, and traffic measurement. Each program is independent and

has its own specific set of commands and formats. These programs run

concurrently with normal call processing without interfering with system

traffic.

There are five main categories of nonresident programs:

•service change and print routines

•maintenance diagnostics

•traffic

•equipment data dump

•software audit

Service change and print routines

Service changes do not usually require hardware changes. Instead, the

service administration programs are used to create or modify all aspects

of the system from individual feature key assignments to complete system

configurations. There are also programs and print routines for retrieving

data from the system to check the status of office data assignments.

Maintenance diagnostics

These programs are the primary instrument for clearing system faults.

Individual programs are used for automatically or manually testing the

Common Equipment and IPE. The programs can be loaded into the

overlay area at the request of maintenance personnel, or as part of a daily

maintenance routine automatically initiated by the system at a specified

time. In addition, background and signaling diagnostic routines can occupy

the overlay area when it is not in use.

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Traffic

All systems are equipped with traffic data accumulation programs. There is

also a resident traffic print program that examines the schedules, transfers

data from accumulating to holding registers in accordance with schedules,

and prints the traffic data. In addition, there is a traffic program used to

query and modify schedules, options, and thresholds.

Equipment data dump

After making service changes, the changes must be saved to disk in order

to save them. When the equipment data dump program is run, all the

office data in the read/write memory is written to the system disk. The

program can be run automatically during the midnight routine or on a

conditional basis (for example, a data dump would only occur if a software

service change has been made). It can also be run manually through the

system terminal.

The data dump program is also used to install a new generic version or

issue and capture protected data store information (such as speed call

lists) that may be changed by a user.

Software audit

This program monitors system operation and gives an indication of the

general state of the system operation. The program is concerned mainly

with the system software. When a software problem is encountered, the

program attempts to clear the problem automatically.

Conﬁguration options

Large Systems offer the following configuration options to support

increased system redundancy:

•“Fiber Remote IPE” (page 58)

•“Carrier Remote IPE” (page 61)

•“Branch Office” (page 62)

•“Geographic Redundancy” (page 62)

Fiber Remote IPE

Large Systems can be configured in a distributed system to support

remote subscribers, using Remote IPE modules or small cabinets.

Fiber-optic links are used to connect the Remote IPE modules and small

cabinets to the PBXs.

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In a distributed system, subscriber connections are the same at local

IPE modules as they are at Remote IPE modules or small cabinets.

Furthermore, because Remote IPE equipment uses common and network

equipment from the local system, subscriber functions and features are

the same at local and remote sites.

Figure 19 "Large System to Remote IPE site" (page 59) illustrates the

fiber-optic connection between a local system and remote system.

Figure 19

Large System to Remote IPE site

Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface

The Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface links a Large System with one or

more Remote IPE sites to provide Meridian 1 Large System functionality.

Since the remote IPE system uses the Common Equipment and Network

Equipment of the associated local Large System, it can deliver the same

features and functionality as the local system. Figure 20 "Meridian 1 Large

Systemto Remote IPE connection over fiber-optic link" (page 60) illustrates

the fiber-optic connection between the local system and remote system.

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The Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface links the local and remote systems

using a fiber-optic link over a single-mode optical fiber.

The Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface is available in four options which

allow the same configuration of the superloop connections at the remote

site as the configuration of the IPE modules at the local site:

•Single-mode fiber supporting four superloops

•Single-mode fiber supporting two superloops

•Multi-mode fiber supporting four superloops

•Multi-mode fiber supporting two superloops

Figure 20

Meridian 1 Large Systemto Remote IPE connection over fiber-optic link

For more information on Fiber Remote IPE, seeFiber Remote IPE

Fundamentals (NN43021-554), . For more information on the Fiber

Remote Multi-IPE Interface, see Fiber Remote Multi-IPE Interface

Fundamentals (N43021-556),.

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Carrier Remote IPE

The Carrier Remote IPE provides functionality by installing only IPE

modules and IPE cards at a distant site. The Remote IPE shares the

system’s Common and Network Equipment to provide the same functions

and features to remote subscribers that are available to local system

subscribers.

A floor-standing column or a wall-mounted cabinet Carrier Remote IPE

is installed at the remote site and is connected to the Meridian 1 Large

System using T1 or E1 connection. Figure 21 "Meridian 1 Large Systemto

Carrier Remote IPE links" (page 61) illustrates the connection between

the local system and remote system.

Figure 21

Meridian 1 Large Systemto Carrier Remote IPE links

For more information on Carrier Remote IPE, see Carrier Remote IPE

Fundamentals (NN43021-555),.

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Branch Ofﬁce

The Branch Office feature extends system features from a main office to

one or more branch offices.

A branch office is an MG 1000B Core connected to an IP PBX at the main

office over an enterprise IP network or over a WAN. This configuration

enables a secondary location to centralize the call processing of its

IP-based communications network. The Call Server at the main office

provides the call processing for the IP Phones in both the main office and

branch offices. The MG 1000B Core provides call processing functionality

to local digital telephones and analog devices. The MG 1000B Core also

provides digital and analog trunk access to the local Public Switched

Telephone Network (PSTN).

The branch office connects to the main office over Virtual Trunks on an

enterprise IP network or a WAN. The main office transmits and controls IP

Phone calls and IP network connections. If the main office fails to function,

or if there is a network outage, the MG 1000B Small System Controller

(SSC) provides service to the telephones located in the branch office. This

enables the IP Phones to survive the outage between the branch office

and the main office.

A branch office can be created as a new hardware configuration, or by

converting an existing Small System to a branch office. The functionality

is the same in both configurations.

For more information on the Branch Office feature, see Branch Office

Installation and Commissioning (NN43001-314),.

Geographic Redundancy

Geographic Redundancy enables a customer to duplicate the entire

redundant processing core of a CS 1000M SGor CS 1000M MGsystem

at a remote location, at any distance, over the customer WAN. The

duplicate core can then take over processing if the primary system fails

for any reason. Geographic Redundancy also offers automatic database

replication between main and standby systems to promote a smooth

transition. When this configuration is implemented, the customer enhances

the disaster recovery capability of the network and further secures

ultra-high reliability.

Note: Geographic Redundancy capabilities only apply to IP elements,

for example, to IP Phones and Media Gateways. Geographic

Redundancy does not apply to TDM elements.

For more information on the Geographic Redundancy feature, see System

Redundancy Fundamentals (NN43001-507),.

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List of terms

AC Alternating Current

analog A process that models information in the form of a continuously

varying parameter such as current, voltage, or phase.

analog signal A signal that varies in a continuous manner such as voice or

music. An analog signal can be contrasted with a digital signal,

which represents only discrete states. The signal emitted by a

data telephone has both analog and discrete characteristics.

architecture The interrelationship between the parts of a system; the

framework of a system.

backplane A printed circuit board that extends across the width of the card

cage and connects to the circuit card connectors.

battery backupSystem power furnished by standby batteries that are charged

by a charger. If commercial power fails, the batteries maintain

service for a limited period of time, determined by the size of the

batteries and the traffic on the system.

capacity The information-carrying ability of a telecommunications facility,

group, network, or system measured in bits per second (bps).

card cage A frame for holding circuit cards in a module; also called a card

chassis.

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CBT Core Bus Terminator

CE Common Equipment

Central Office (CO)

The site where a telephone company terminates customer lines

and houses the switching equipment that interconnects those

lines.

central processing unit (CPU)

The main portion of a computer that contains the primary storage,

arithmetic and logic units, and the control unit (may also mean a

mainframe computer).

circuit cards Cards which carry the electronics for particular functions (such as

memory and switching functions). Most cards are housed in the

card cage in a module and connect to the backplane. Some cards

must be installed in dedicated slots in a card cage. (Also called

circuit packs or boards.)

CNI Core-to-Network Interface

CO See Central Office.

Common Equipment (CE)

A hardware subsystem that houses one or more central

processing units (CPUs), memory cards, disk drive units, and

service cards.

configuration A group of machines (hardware) that are interconnected and are

programmed to operate as a system.

CP Call Processor

cPCI®

Peripheral Component Interconnect. PCI provides a high-speed

data path between the CPU and peripheral devices (video, disk,

network, etc.).

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cPCI Transition card

Peripheral Component Interconnect Transition Card. Connects the

Core module cards to the 3PE cards in the Network modules.

CP PIV®

The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Pentium IV refers to

the Pentium IV CPU chip.

CPU Central Processing Unit

DC Direct Current

diagnostic programs

Software routines used to test equipment and identify faulty

components

digital signal A signal made up of discrete, noncontinuous pulses whose

information is contained in the duration, periods, and/or amplitude

DTR Digitone Receiver

electromagnetic interference (EMI)

Unwanted electromagnetic static coupling, such as a ham

radio signal being heard on a television, or causing static noise

interference.

firmware A set of instruction sequences stored permanently in hardware

(ROM).

input/output (I/O)

Exchange between a machine and end-user equipment.

IODU/C Input/Output Disk Unit with CD-ROM

IPB Inter-Processor Bus

IPE Intelligent Peripheral Equipment

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ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network

line A communication channel or circuit; an electrical path.

loop A bidirectional path between network equipment and peripheral

equipment.

module power supplies

Individual power units that generate the different DC voltages

required by the cards installed in each module.

Network Equipment

A hardware subsystem that provides digital multiplexed switching

for voice, data, and signaling paths.

office data Office data represents system configuration data, peripheral

equipment data, and transient data (temporary) used for call

processing.

PCM Pulse Code Modulation.

pedestal The bottom element in a column. Each pedestal houses a blower

unit, an air filter, the PDU (which contains the column circuit

breakers), and the system monitor.

power distribution unit (PDU)

Input power for CS 1000M Large Systemand Meridian 1 Large

Systemare brought into the pedestal to the PDU. The PDU

distributes input power to the column.

Pulse Code Modulation (PCM)

A modulation technique where the signal is converted from an

analog to a digital format by sampling the signal at periodic

intervals and digitizing the amplitude into a finite number of

discrete levels

random-access memory (RAM)

A storage system or computer memory accessible by the user for

either storing or retrieving information. RAM is volatile memory.

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read-only memory (ROM)

Storage system or computer memory that is "burned into" the

microprocessor chip and can be read, but not written to or

modified. ROM is nonvolatile memory.

redundancy The duplication of software, or hardware, or both (such as

redundant CPUs) used as a standby in case one fails.

SDI Serial Data Interface. A family of cards equipped with SDI ports

provide the I/O interface for the CS 1000M Large Systemand

Meridian 1 Large System.

software A set of programmed instruction sequences stored either as

resident programs in system memory or as nonresident programs

stored on disk and loaded into memory when needed.

software generic

A term used to identify the system software. Each software

generic has a series of releases, such as Release 25.

system monitor

A microprocessor-based circuit card that controls and monitors

the status of cooling equipment and power-related hardware and

functions.

system utility card

Provides an interface between the security device and the

computer.

TDS Tone and Digit Switch

Time Compression Multiplexing (TCM)

The combination of two or more information channels into a single

transmission channel by assigning each information channel an

exclusive periodic transmission time interval.

TN Terminal Number

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top cap A top cap is mounted on the top module of each column. It

provides airflow exits, EMI/RFI shielding, I/O cable entry and exit,

and overhead cable-rack mounting. The top cap covers thermal

sensor assemblies for the column.

trunk A single circuit between two points, both of which are switching

centers or individual distribution points.

universal equipment module (UEM)

A modular, self-contained hardware cabinet that houses a card

cage, power supply, backplane, circuit cards, and other basic

equipment. When equipped, the UEM becomes a specific type of

module, such as a CPU module or Network module.

UPS Universal Power Supply

VAC Voltage Alternating Current

VDC Voltage Direct Current

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