Nortel CS 1000 Series Guide

Nortel Communication Server 1000
ISDN Basic Rate Interface
Installation and Commissioning
Release: 6.0
Document Revision: 03.01
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NN43001-318
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Nortel Communication Server 1000
Release: 6.0
Publication: NN43001-318
Document release date: 11 May 2009
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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 8
Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller 8
Introduction 9
Subject 9
Applicable systems 10
Intended audience 10
Conventions 11
Related information 11
Preparing for installation 13
Contents 13
Preparing the site 13
Unpacking and inspecting 14
Taking inventory 14
Installing ISDN BRI hardware 15
Contents 15
Installing ISDN BRI hardware for line applications 15
Installing ISDN BRI hardware for trunk applications 38
Preparing the system 47
Contents 47
Introduction 47
Verifying ISDN BRI operation 47
Setting up ISDN BRI test terminals and trunks 48
Configuring ISDN BRI hardware 53
Contents 53
Hardware requirements 53
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Configuring ISDN BRI trunking with IP expansion cabinets or Media Gateway
systems 55
Installation procedures 56
Testing ISDN BRI functions 87
Contents 87
Introduction 87
Voice calls 88
Circuit-switched data calls 98
Packet data transmission 99
Testing an ISDN BRI trunk 102
Removing the test setup 102
Generating traffic reports 103
Contents 103
Introduction 103
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New in this release
There have been no updates to the document in Communication Server
1000 Release 6.0.
Other Revision History
May 2009 Standard 03.01. This document is up-issued to support
Communication Server 1000 Release 6.0.
December 2007 Standard 02.05. This document is up-issued to support
Communication Server Release 5.5.
June 2007 Standard 01.02. This document is up-issued to remove the Nortel
Networks Confidential statement.
May 2007 Standard 01.01. 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: ISDN Basic Rate Interface: Installation and Commissioning
(NN43001-318). No new content is added for Communication
Server 1000 Release 5.0. All references to Communication Server
1000 Release 4.5 are applicable to Communication Server 1000
Release 5.0.
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 technical document for
Succession 3.0. It was created to support a restructuring of the
Documentation Library, which resulted in the merging of multiple
legacy technical documentation. This new document consolidates
information previously contained in the following legacy documents,
now retired:
•ISDN Basic Rate Interface: Installation (553-3901-200)
•ISDN Basic Rate Interface: Acceptance Testing (553-3901-330)
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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:
http://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:
http://www.nortel.com/callus
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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:
http://www.nortel.com/erc
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.
Note the following:
•ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI) trunking is not available in North
America.
•The Basic Rate Signaling Concentrator (BRSC) is not supported on
CS 1000M Cabinet.
•The integrated Meridian 1 Packet Handler is not supported on CS
1000M Cabinet.
Subject This document contains the following information:
•ISDN BRI hardware installation instructions for all systems
•Description of acceptance testing of ISDN BRI services for Large
Systems and Small Systems.
—how to visually inspect ISDN BRI equipment for possible improper
installation
—how to interpret visual indicators on ISDN BRI cards
—how to test basic ISDN BRI features and verify traffic reporting
Note: The craftsperson conducts acceptance testing after the
equipment is installed and configured. This is done to verify that
the system is operating correctly and ISDN BRI functions and
features work as specified.
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10 Introduction
Note on legacy products and releases
This technical document contains information about systems, components,
and features that are compatible with Nortel Communication Server
1000 Release 6.0 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 (CS1000E)
•Communication Server 1000M Single Group (CS 1000M SG)
•Communication Server 1000M Multi Group (CS 1000M MG)
•Meridian 1 PBX 61C
•Meridian 1 PBX 81C
Note: When upgrading software, memory upgrades may be required
on the Signaling Server, the Call Server, or both.
System migration
When particular Meridian 1systems are upgraded to run CS 1000 software
and configured to include a Signaling Server, they become CS 1000
systems. Table 1 "Meridian 1 systems to CS 1000 systems" (page 10) lists
each Meridian 1 system that supports an upgrade path to a CS 1000
system.
Table 1
Meridian 1 systems to CS 1000 systems
This Meridian 1 system... Maps to this CS 1000 system
Meridian 1 PBX 11C Chassis CS 1000E
Meridian 1 PBX 11C Cabinet CS 1000E
Meridian 1 PBX 61C CS 1000M Single Group
Meridian 1 PBX 81C CS 1000M Multi Group
Intended audience
This document is intended for individuals responsible for the planning,
engineering, and administration of the applicable system.
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