Ascend T1 MAX series Manual

MAX 4000 Series Hardware
Installation Guide
Ascend Communications, Inc.
Part Number: 7820-0634-001
For software version 7.0.0
Preliminary November 4, 1998

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How to obtain technical assistance
You can obtain technical assistance by telephone, email, fax, or modem, or over the Internet.
Enabling Ascend to assist you
If you need to contact Ascend for help with a problem, make sure that you have the following
information when you call or that you include it in your correspondence:
• Product name and model.
• Software and hardware options.
• Software version.
• If supplied by your carrier, Service Profile Identifiers (SPIDs) associated with your
product.
• Your local telephone company’s switch type and operating mode, such as AT&T 5ESS
Custom or Northern Telecom National ISDN-1.
• Whether you are routing or bridging with your Ascend product.
• Type of computer you are using.
• Description of the problem.
Calling Ascend from within the United States
In the U.S., you can take advantage of Priority Technical Assistance or an Ascend Advantage
Pak service contract, or you can call to request assistance.
Priority Technical Assistance
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Priority Call queue. The charge of $2.95 per minute does not begin to accrue until you are
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Family.
Other telephone numbers
For a menu of Ascend’s services, call (800) ASCEND-4 (272-3634). Or call [phone]
for an operator.

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Calling Ascend from outside the United States
You can contact Ascend by telephone from outside the United States at one of the following
numbers:
Obtaining assistance through correspondence
Ascend maintains two email addresses for technical support questions. One is for customers in
the United States, and the other is for customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. If you
prefer to correspond by fax, BBS, or regular mail, please direct your inquiry to Ascend’s U.S.
offices. Following are the ways in which you can reach Ascend Customer Service:
• Email from within the U.S.—[email protected]
• Email from Europe or the Middle East—[email protected]m
• Email from Asia Pacific—[email protected]
• Fax—[phone]
• Customer Support BBS (by modem)—[phone]
• Write to Ascend at the following address:
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For the Asia Pacific Region, you can find additional support resources at
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Finding information about new features and products
Ascend is committed to constant product improvement. You can find out about new features
and other improvements as follows:
• For the latest information about the Ascend product line, visit our site on the World Wide
Web:
http://www.ascend.com
• For software upgrades, release notes, and addenda to this manual, visit our FTP site:
ftp.ascend.com
Important safety instructions
The following safety instructions apply to the MAX:
1Product installation should be performed by trained service personnel only.
2Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in
the manual.
3The maximum recommended ambient temperature for MAX models is 104° Fahrenheit
(40° Celsius). Take care to allow sufficient air circulation or space between units when the
MAX is installed in a closed or multirack assembly, because the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment might be greater than room ambient.
4Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must not be
blocked or covered.
5Installation of the MAX in a rack without sufficient air flow can be unsafe.
6If installed in a rack, the rack should safely support the combined weight of all equipment
it supports. A fully loaded redundant-power MAX weighs 25.5 lbs (56 kg). A fully loaded
single-power MAX weighs 13.6 lbs (30 kg).
7The connections and equipment that supply power to the MAX should be capable of
operating safely with the maximum power requirements of the MAX. In the event of a
power overload, the supply circuits and supply wiring should not become hazardous. The
input rating of the MAX is printed on its nameplate.
8Models with ac power inputs are intended for use with a three-wire grounding type
plug—a plug which has a grounding pin. This is a safety feature. Equipment grounding is
vital to ensure safe operation. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug by
modifying the plug or using an adapter.
9Before installation, use an outlet tester or a voltmeter to check the ac receptacle for the
presence of earth ground. If the receptacle is not properly grounded, the installation must
not continue until a qualified electrician has corrected the problem. Similarly, in the case
of dc input power, check the dc ground(s).
10 If a three-wire grounding type power source is not available, consult a qualified electrician
to determine another method of grounding the equipment.
11 Models with dc power inputs must be connected to an earth ground through the terminal
block Earth/Chassis Ground connectors. This is a safety feature. Equipment grounding is
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12 Before installing wires to the MAX unit’s dc power terminal block, verify that these wires
are not connected to any power source. Installing live wires (that is, wires connected to a
power source) is hazardous.
13 If using dc power, connect the equipment to a 48 Vdc supply source that is electrically
isolated from the ac source. The 48 Vdc source should be reliably connected to earth
ground.
14 Install only in restricted-access areas in accordance with Articles 110-16, 110-17, and
110-18 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
15 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord, and do not locate the product where
persons will walk on the power cord.
16 Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers can expose
you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
17 General purpose cables are provided with this product. Special cables, which might be
required by the regulatory inspection authority for the installation site, are the
responsibility of the customer.
18 When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with the applicable
safety standards and regulatory requirements of the country in which it is installed. If
necessary, consult with the appropriate regulatory agencies and inspection authorities to
ensure compliance.
19 A rare phenomenon can create a voltage potential between the earth grounds of two or
more buildings. If products installed in separate buildings are interconnected, the voltage
potential might cause a hazardous condition. Consult a qualified electrical consultant to
determine whether or not this phenomenon exists and, if necessary, implement corrective
action before interconnecting the products.
In addition, if the equipment is to be used with telecommunications circuits, take the following
precautions:
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Avoid using equipment connected to telephone lines (other than a cordless telephone)
during an electrical storm. There is a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
• Do not use a telephone or other equipment connected to telephone lines to report a gas
leak in the vicinity of the leak.
!Caution: The power supply cord plug serves as the main disconnect for the product. The
socket outlet must be installed near the product and be readily accessible.
!Attention: Le câble d’alimentation électrique permet de déconnecter l’appareil. La prise de
courant doit être installée à proximité de l’appareil et doit être facilement accessible.

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!Achtung: Das Gerät kann durch Herausziehen des Netzsteckers von der Stromquelle
getrennt werden. Die Steckdose muß sich in der Nähe des Geräts befinden und leicht zu
erreichen sein.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, communication cable conductors must be 26 AWG or
larger.
Avertissement: Afin de reduire les risques d'incendie, les fils conducteurs du cable de
communication doivent etre d'un calibre minimum de 26 AWG (American Wire Gauge),
cest-a-dire d'un minimum de 0,404 mm.
Warnung: Um Feuerrisiken zu reduzieren, müssen die Kommunikationskabel-Anschlüße 26
AWG oder größer sein.

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Contents
How to obtain technical assistance ......................................................................................... iii
Important safety instructions ..................................................................................................... v
About This Guide............................................................................ xix
How to use this guide ............................................................................................................. xix
What you should know .......................................................................................................... xix
Documentation conventions .................................................................................................... xx
MAX 4000 Series documentation set .................................................................................... xxi
Related publications ............................................................................................................... xxi
Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted with the MAX................................................. 1-1
What is the MAX? ................................................................................................................ 1-1
The items in your MAX package .......................................................................................... 1-1
Checking the MAX base unit ......................................................................................... 1-1
Checking other package contents .................................................................................. 1-3
Checking the expansion cards ........................................................................................ 1-3
Host/6 card .............................................................................................................. 1-3
ISDN BRI network-interface and terminal-interface cards .................................... 1-4
Multiband inverse-multiplexing card ..................................................................... 1-4
Series56 digital modem card .................................................................................. 1-5
V.110 card .............................................................................................................. 1-5
PIAFS-16 card ........................................................................................................ 1-6
IDSL card ............................................................................................................... 1-6
Interfaces ............................................................................................................................... 1-7
Interfaces on the base unit ............................................................................................. 1-7
POWER .................................................................................................................. 1-7
CONTROL ............................................................................................................. 1-7
LAN UTP ............................................................................................................... 1-7
SERIAL V.35 DTE port ......................................................................................... 1-7
WAN (1 to 4) .......................................................................................................... 1-7
ALARM .................................................................................................................. 1-7
Interfaces on expansion cards ........................................................................................ 1-8
AIM/BONDING ..................................................................................................... 1-8
PALMTOP .............................................................................................................. 1-8
ISDN BRI ............................................................................................................... 1-8
IDSL ....................................................................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware .................................. 2-1
Planning the hardware installation ........................................................................................ 2-1
What you need before you start ..................................................................................... 2-1
Guidelines for installing digital modems ....................................................................... 2-2

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Guidelines for installing MAX units in a rack ............................................................... 2-2
Inserting an expansion card ................................................................................................... 2-3
Setting up the hardware ......................................................................................................... 2-5
Connecting to input power .................................................................................................... 2-7
Connecting to the LAN ......................................................................................................... 2-7
Connecting the MAX to the T1 Line .................................................................................... 2-8
Connecting the MAX to an E1 Line ..................................................................................... 2-8
Grounding ......................................................................................................................2-8
Cable length and characteristics .................................................................................... 2-9
Interpreting the MAX LEDs ................................................................................................. 2-9
MAX front-panel ........................................................................................................... 2-9
MAX back-panel .......................................................................................................... 2-12
Starting up the MAX ........................................................................................................... 2-13
Chapter 3 Quickstart........................................................................................ 3-1
Quickstart for T1 MAX units ................................................................................................ 3-2
Setting up your hardware ...................................................................................................... 3-2
Overview of T1 line configuration ........................................................................................ 3-3
Gathering configuration information .................................................................................... 3-4
T1 line information ........................................................................................................ 3-4
Connection profile information ..................................................................................... 3-7
Ethernet profile information .......................................................................................... 3-8
Using the MAX VT100 interface .......................................................................................... 3-9
Implementing a basic configuration .................................................................................... 3-10
Configuring the T1/PRI lines ....................................................................................... 3-10
Specify signaling mode ........................................................................................ 3-11
Configure your specified signaling mode ............................................................. 3-12
Continue specifying line parameters .................................................................... 3-12
For inband signaling, route incoming calls .......................................................... 3-13
Save the Line Nprofile ......................................................................................... 3-13
For ISDN signaling, route incoming modem calls ............................................... 3-13
Check the line’s status .......................................................................................... 3-15
Re-entering T1 line parameters ............................................................................ 3-15
Configuring the Ethernet profile .................................................................................. 3-16
Configuring the Answer profile ................................................................................... 3-17
Creating Connection profiles ....................................................................................... 3-19
Testing the connections ....................................................................................................... 3-21
Testing the LAN connection ........................................................................................ 3-21
Testing the T1/PRI line ................................................................................................ 3-22
Testing the WAN connection ...................................................................................... 3-23
Where to go next ................................................................................................................. 3-24
Quickstart for E1 MAX units .............................................................................................. 3-25
Setting up your hardware for E1 ......................................................................................... 3-25
Overview of E1 line configuration ...................................................................................... 3-25
Gathering configuration information .................................................................................. 3-27
E1 line information ...................................................................................................... 3-27
Connection profile information ................................................................................... 3-29
Ethernet profile information ........................................................................................ 3-30
Using the MAX VT100 interface ........................................................................................ 3-31
Implementing a basic configuration .................................................................................... 3-33
Configuring the E1/PRI lines ....................................................................................... 3-33
Specify signaling mode ........................................................................................ 3-34

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Configure your specified signaling mode ............................................................. 3-35
Setting the remaining Line Nparameters ............................................................. 3-35
For R2 signaling, route incoming calls ................................................................. 3-36
Save the Line Nprofile ......................................................................................... 3-36
For ISDN signaling, route incoming modem calls ............................................... 3-37
Check the line’s status .......................................................................................... 3-38
Re-entering E1 line parameters ............................................................................ 3-38
Configuring the Ethernet profile .................................................................................. 3-39
Configuring the Answer profile ................................................................................... 3-40
Creating Connection profiles ....................................................................................... 3-41
Testing the connections ....................................................................................................... 3-44
Testing the LAN connection ........................................................................................ 3-44
Testing the E1/PRI line ................................................................................................ 3-44
Testing the WAN connection ...................................................................................... 3-45
Where to go next ................................................................................................................. 3-47
Chapter 4 Navigating and Securing the Interface ......................................... 4-1
Configuration menus ............................................................................................................. 4-1
The Main Edit Menu ...................................................................................................... 4-1
Making a menu or status window active ....................................................................... 4-2
Opening menus and profiles .......................................................................................... 4-2
Opening edit fields ......................................................................................................... 4-4
Setting enumerated parameters ...................................................................................... 4-4
Saving your changes ...................................................................................................... 4-5
Using the palmtop-controller ......................................................................................... 4-5
Security profiles .................................................................................................................... 4-6
Assigning privileges ...................................................................................................... 4-6
Activating the Full Access Security Profile ................................................................... 4-7
Special display characters and keys ...................................................................................... 4-7
Understanding menu numbers ....................................................................................... 4-9
System slot ..................................................................................................................... 4-9
E1 slots ......................................................................................................................... 4-10
Expansion slots ............................................................................................................ 4-10
Ethernet and WAN slots .............................................................................................. 4-10
Main Edit Menu example ............................................................................................ 4-10
Appendix A Provisioning the Switch................................................................. A-1
Provisioning the switch for T1 access .................................................................................. A-1
Provisioning the switch for T1/PRI access .......................................................................... A-2
What you need from your E1/PRI service provider ............................................................. A-3
Supported WAN switched services ...................................................................................... A-3
Provisioning the switch for ISDN BRI access ..................................................................... A-3
Parameters on the MAX ............................................................................................... A-3
Information required from the ISDN BRI provider ...................................................... A-5
SPIDs for AT&T 5ESS switches ........................................................................... A-5
SPIDs for Northern Telecom DMS-100 switches ................................................. A-5
Appendix B MAX Technical Specifications....................................................... B-1
Battery ................................................................................................................................... B-1
Power requirements ............................................................................................................... B-2

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Environmental requirements ................................................................................................. B-2
Alarm relay operating specifications .................................................................................... B-3
Appendix C Cables and Connectors.................................................................. C-1
User interface specifications ................................................................................................. C-1
Control port and cabling pinouts for the control-monitor and MIF ............................... C-1
Pinouts for the palmtop-controller ................................................................................. C-2
Palmtop port and cabling pinouts for a control-monitor ................................................ C-3
Ethernet interface specifications ........................................................................................... C-4
10Base-T interface ......................................................................................................... C-4
AUI interface ................................................................................................................. C-4
T1/PRI interface specifications ............................................................................................. C-4
T1/PRI CSU requirements ............................................................................................. C-4
Port with internal CSU ........................................................................................... C-5
Port without internal CSU ...................................................................................... C-5
T1/PRI cable specifications ........................................................................................... C-6
T1/PRI crossover cable: RJ-48C/RJ-48C ............................................................... C-7
T1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/RJ-48C ..................................................... C-8
T1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/DA-15 ...................................................... C-9
T1/PRI crossover cable: RJ-48C/DA ................................................................... C-10
T1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/Bantam .................................................. C-11
T1 RJ-48C-Loopback plug ................................................................................... C-12
T1/PRI WAN ports ...................................................................................................... C-12
WAN switched services available to the MAX ........................................................... C-12
E1/PRI interface specifications ........................................................................................... C-13
E1/PRI cable specifications ......................................................................................... C-13
E1/PRI crossover cable: RJ-48C/RJ-48C ............................................................. C-14
E1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/RJ-48C ................................................... C-15
E1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/DA-15 .................................................... C-16
E1/PRI crossover cable: RJ-48C/DA ................................................................... C-17
E1/PRI straight-through cable: RJ-48C/Bantam .................................................. C-18
E1/PRI straight-through cable: MAX 6000 BNC to RJ-48C ............................... C-19
E1/PRI WAN ports ...................................................................................................... C-20
ISDN BRI interface specifications ...................................................................................... C-20
For the Net/BRI module .............................................................................................. C-20
For the Host/BRI module ............................................................................................. C-21
Serial host interface specifications ...................................................................................... C-21
V.35 cabling ................................................................................................................. C-23
V.35/V.25 bis cable to Cisco ................................................................................ C-23
V.35 cable to generic serial host ........................................................................... C-25
V.35/RS-366 cable to generic serial host ............................................................. C-27
V.35/RS-366 cable to CLI .................................................................................... C-29
V.35/RS-366 cable to PictureTel .......................................................................... C-31
RS-366 cabling ............................................................................................................ C-33
RS-449/RS-366/DB-37 cable to Video Telecom ................................................. C-33
RS-449/RS-366 cable to generic serial host ......................................................... C-35
RS-449 cable to generic serial host ...................................................................... C-37
X.21 cabling ................................................................................................................. C-39
Cable length requirements ........................................................................................... C-40
Serial WAN cabling specifications ..................................................................................... C-41
V.35 cable to WAN ..................................................................................................... C-41
RS-449 cable to WAN ................................................................................................. C-42

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IDSL specifications ............................................................................................................. C-43
General specifications .................................................................................................. C-43
Network-interface specifications ................................................................................. C-43
Loopback testing .......................................................................................................... C-44
Appendix D FCC and Canadian Notices............................................................ D-1
FCC Part 15 Notice .............................................................................................................. D-1
FCC Part 68 Notice .............................................................................................................. D-1
IC CS-03 Notice ................................................................................................................... D-2
Canadian Notice ................................................................................................................... D-3
Appendix E Warranties ....................................................................................... E-1
Index.......................................................................................... Index-1

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Figures
Figure 1-1 MAX base unit.............................................................................................. 1-2
Figure 1-2 Redundant MAX base unit ........................................................................... 1-2
Figure 1-3 DC power source on the MAX 4000 and the Redundant MAX 4000.......... 1-2
Figure 1-4 Host/6 card.................................................................................................... 1-3
Figure 1-5 ISDN BRI network-interface or terminal-interface card.............................. 1-4
Figure 1-6 Multiband inverse-multiplexing two-port card............................................. 1-4
Figure 1-7 Series56 Digital modem card........................................................................ 1-5
Figure 1-8 V.110 card..................................................................................................... 1-5
Figure 1-9 PIAFS card.................................................................................................... 1-6
Figure 1-10 IDSL card...................................................................................................... 1-6
Figure 2-1 MAX units installed in a rack....................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-2 Inserting an expansion card into a MAX slot............................................... 2-3
Figure 2-3 Tightening slot card thumbscrews................................................................ 2-4
Figure 2-4 Dimensions of the single power supply unit................................................. 2-5
Figure 2-5 Dimensions of the redundant power supply unit.......................................... 2-5
Figure 2-6 Mounting the MAX in a rack........................................................................ 2-6
Figure 2-7 DC power source .......................................................................................... 2-7
Figure 2-8 One set of links for each E1 port.................................................................. 2-8
Figure 2-9 Location of the MAX LEDs......................................................................... 2-9
Figure 2-10 Location of the LEDs on the Redundant MAX.......................................... 2-11
Figure 2-11 Ethernet interface LEDs on MAX back-panel............................................ 2-12
Figure 3-1 Quickstart setup............................................................................................ 3-2
Figure 3-2 Incoming call routing using inband signaling and hunt groups.................... 3-3
Figure 3-3 Incoming call routing using ISDN signaling and hunt groups..................... 3-4
Figure 3-4 MAX T1 configuration interface.................................................................. 3-9
Figure 3-5 Front-panel indicator lights......................................................................... 3-15
Figure 3-6 Testing the WAN by dialing into and out from the MAX.......................... 3-23
Figure 3-7 Quickstart set up......................................................................................... 3-25
Figure 3-8 Incoming call routing using R2 signaling and hunt groups........................ 3-26
Figure 3-9 Incoming call routing using ISDN signaling and hunt groups................... 3-27
Figure 3-10 MAX E1 configuration interface................................................................ 3-31
Figure 3-11 Front-panel indicator lights......................................................................... 3-38
Figure 3-12 Testing the WAN by dialing into and out from the MAX.......................... 3-46
Figure 4-1 MAX 4000 Series configuration menus....................................................... 4-2
Figure 4-2 Slot and port numbering in the MAX 4000 series........................................ 4-9
Figure C-1 Control-monitor and MIF palmtop port and cable ....................................... C-3
Figure C-2 RJ-48C/RJ-48C crossover cable................................................................... C-7
Figure C-3 RJ-48C/RJ-48C straight-through cable specifications.................................. C-8
Figure C-4 RJ-48C/DA-15 straight-through cable.......................................................... C-9
Figure C-5 RJ-48C/DA crossover cable ....................................................................... C-10
Figure C-6 RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable...................................................... C-11
Figure C-7 RJ-48C/RJ-48C crossover cable................................................................. C-14
Figure C-8 RJ-48C/RJ-48C straight-through cable specifications................................ C-15

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Figure C-9 RJ-48C/DA-15 straight-through cable........................................................ C-16
Figure C-10 RJ-48C/DA crossover cable ....................................................................... C-17
Figure C-11 RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable ...................................................... C-18
Figure C-12 MAX 6000 BNC to RJ-48C straight-through cable................................... C-19
Figure C-13 V.35/V.25 bis cable to Cisco...................................................................... C-23
Figure C-14 V.35 cable to generic serial host................................................................. C-25
Figure C-15 V.35/RS-366 cable to generic serial host ................................................... C-27
Figure C-16 V.35/RS-366 cable to CLI codec................................................................ C-29
Figure C-17 V.35/RS-366 cable to PictureTel................................................................ C-31
Figure C-18 RS-449/RS-366/DB-37 cable to Video Telecom codec............................. C-33
Figure C-19 RS-449/RS-366 cable to generic serial host............................................... C-35
Figure C-20 RS-449 cable to generic serial host ............................................................ C-37
Figure C-21 X.21 cable to generic serial host................................................................. C-39

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Tables
Table 2-1 MAX front-panel LEDs ............................................................................. 2-10
Table 2-2 Redundant MAX LEDs ............................................................................ 2-11
Table 2-3 Ethernet-interface LEDs on back-panel .................................................... 2-12
Table 3-1 T1 line configuration information ................................................................ 3-5
Table 3-2 Connection profile settings .......................................................................... 3-7
Table 3-3 Ethernet configuration ................................................................................. 3-8
Table 3-4 Navigating the MAX user interface ............................................................ 3-9
Table 3-5 Where to go next ........................................................................................ 3-24
Table 3-6 E1 line configuration information .............................................................. 3-28
Table 3-7 Connection profile settings ........................................................................ 3-29
Table 3-8 Ethernet configuration ............................................................................... 3-30
Table 3-9 Navigating the MAX user interface .......................................................... 3-32
Table 3-10 Where to go next ........................................................................................ 3-47
Table 4-1 Special keys for palmtop-controller and control-monitor displays ............. 4-8
Table A-1 T1 access provisioning information ........................................................... A-1
Table A-2 AT&T 5ESS provisioning information ..................................................... A-3
Table A-3 Northern Telecom provisioning information ............................................. A-4
Table B-1 MAX 4000 ac source power requirements ................................................. B-2
Table B-2 MAX 6000 dc source power requirements ................................................. B-2
Table C-1 Control-monitor and MIF control-port and cabling pinouts ....................... C-1
Table C-2 Palmtop-controller pinouts ......................................................................... C-2
Table C-3 Control-monitor and MIF palmtop port and cabling pinouts ..................... C-3
Table C-4 CSU specifications ...................................................................................... C-5
Table C-5 RJ-48C/RJ-48C crossover cable specifications .......................................... C-7
Table C-6 RJ-48C/RJ-48C straight-through cable specifications ................................ C-8
Table C-7 RJ-48C/DA-15 straight-through cable specifications ................................. C-9
Table C-8 RJ-48C/DA crossover cable specifications .............................................. C-10
Table C-9 RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable specifications ............................. C-11
Table C-10 RJ-48C-Loopback plug specifications ...................................................... C-12
Table C-11 Transmit and Receive pins ........................................................................ C-12
Table C-12 RJ-48C/RJ-48C crossover cable specifications ........................................ C-14
Table C-13 RJ-48C/RJ-48C straight-through cable specifications .............................. C-15
Table C-14 RJ-48C/DA-15 straight-through cable specifications ............................... C-16
Table C-15 RJ-48C/DA crossover cable specifications ............................................... C-17
Table C-16 RJ-48C/Bantam straight-through cable specifications ............................. C-18
Table C-17 MAX 6000 BNC to RJ-48C straight-through cable specifications............ C-19
Table C-18 Transmit and Receive pins ........................................................................ C-20
Table C-19 Serial host interface cabling abbreviations ............................................... C-21
Table C-20 Pinouts for V.35/V.25 bis cable to Cisco ................................................. C-23
Table C-21 Pinouts for V.35 cable to generic serial host ............................................ C-25
Table C-22 Pinouts for V.35/RS-366 cable to generic serial host................................. C-27
Table C-23 Pinouts for V.35/RS-366 cable to CLI ..................................................... C-29
Table C-24 Pinouts for V.35/RS-366 cable to PictureTel ........................................... C-31

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Table C-25 Pinouts for RS-449/RS-366/DB-37 cable to VTC ................................... C-33
Table C-26 Pinouts for RS-449/RS-366 cable to generic serial host ........................... C-35
Table C-27 RS-449 cable to generic serial host pinouts .............................................. C-38
Table C-28 Pinouts for X.21 cable to generic serial host ............................................ C-39
Table C-29 Cable length requirements ........................................................................ C-40
Table C-30 V.35 cable pinouts .................................................................................... C-41
Table C-31 RS-449 cable pinouts ................................................................................ C-42

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About This Guide
How to use this guide
This guide explains how to install and test the MAX 4000 series (referred to as the MAX)
hardware. It also explains how to navigate the user interface. When you finish with the
instructions in this guide, you will be ready to configure the MAX.
Following is a chapter-by-chapter description of the topics in this guide:
• “Chapter 1, “Getting Acquainted with the MAX,” describes the main features of the MAX
and provides a list of package contents.
• “Chapter 2, “Setting Up and Testing the MAX Hardware,” explains how to install and test
the MAX hardware.
• Chapter 3, “Quickstart,” explains how to perform a basic configuration of your MAX.
• Chapter 4, “Navigating and Securing the Interface,” tells you how to navigate the MAX
user interfaces.
• Appendix A, “Provisioning the Switch,” gives you information that your T1, E1, or BRI
service provider needs to properly provision the Central Office switch.
• Appendix B, “MAX Technical Specifications,” lists the technical specifications of the
MAX and the pin assignments for each interface.
• Appendix C, “Cables and Connectors,” describes specifications for different facets of the
MAX, and discusses cabling requirements.
• Appendix D, “FCC and Canadian Notices,” shows the FCC and Canadian Notices and
Warnings.
• Appendix E, “Warranties,” provides the warranty terms.
This guide also includes an index.
What you should know
This guide is for the person who configures and maintains the MAX. To configure the MAX,
you need to understand the following:
• Wide area network (WAN) concepts
• Local area network (LAN) concepts, if applicable

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Documentation conventions
Documentation conventions
Following are all the special characters and typographical conventions used in this manual:
Note: In a menu-item path, include a space before and after each “>” character.
Convention Meaning
Monospace text Represents text that appears on your computer’s screen, or that could
appear on your computer’s screen.
Boldface
mono-space
text
Represents characters that you enter exactly as shown (unless the
characters are also in
italics —see Italics, below). If you could
enter the characters but are not specifically instructed to, they do not
appear in boldface.
Italics Represent variable information. Do not enter the words themselves in
the command. Enter the information they represent. In ordinary text,
italics are used for titles of publications, for some terms that would
otherwise be in quotation marks, and to show emphasis.
[ ] Square brackets indicate an optional argument you might add to a
command. To include such an argument, type only the information
inside the brackets. Do not type the brackets unless they appear in bold
type.
| Separates command choices that are mutually exclusive.
> Points to the next level in the path to a parameter or menu item. The
item that follows the angle bracket is one of the options that appears
when you select the item that precedes the angle bracket.
Key1-Key2 Represents a combination keystroke. To enter a combination
keystroke, press the first key and hold it down while you press one or
more other keys. Release all the keys at the same time. (For example,
Ctrl-H means hold down the Control key and press the H key.)
Press Enter Means press the Enter, or Return, key or its equivalent on your
computer.
Note: Introduces important additional information.
!
Caution: Warns that a failure to follow the recommended procedure could result
in loss of data or damage to equipment.
Warning:
Warns that a failure to take appropriate safety precautions could result
in physical injury.