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Connecting T3/E3 Network Modules

This chapter describes how to connect T3/E3 network modules for modular access routers and contains
the following sections:

1-Port T3/E3 Network Modules, page 20-1

Connecting T3/E3 Network Modules to the Network, page 20-2

T3/E3 Network Module LEDs, page 20-3

Related Documents, page 20-3

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To determine whether your router supports a specific network module, see

Table 1-6 on page 1-16

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1-Port T3/E3 Network Modules

The NM-1T3/E3 network module is a single-port universal T3/E3 network module with integrated
CSU/DSU, clear channel, and subrate support. (See

Figure 20-1

.) Channels on the network module can

be configured as either T3 or E3 through Cisco IOS software.

Figure 20-1 1-Port T3/E3 Network Module Faceplate

Note

The NM-1T3/E3 network module provides subrate T3 support for Digital Link, Kentrox, Larscom,
Verilink, and Adtran. The NM-1T3/E3 network module also provides subrate E3 support for Digital Link
and Kentrox.

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Page 1: ...rk module see Table 1 6 on page 1 16 1 Port T3 E3 Network Modules The NM 1T3 E3 network module is a single port universal T3 E3 network module with integrated CSU DSU clear channel and subrate support See Figure 20 1 Channels on the network module can be configured as either T3 or E3 through Cisco IOS software Figure 20 1 1 Port T3 E3 Network Module Faceplate Note The NM 1T3 E3 network module prov...

Page 2: ...e of public network can cause severe injury or damage your router Statement 1031 Caution To minimize transient surges the internal wiring should not be routed in the same conduit with power lines or external telephone lines Figure 20 2 Connecting a T3 E3 Network Module to a Networking Device Cisco 7603 Router Shown 72715 SUPERVISOR2 WS X6K SUP2 2GE STATUS SYSTEM CO NSO LE PW R M G M T RESET CONSOL...

Page 3: ...ocuments For additional information see the following documents Tip For information on obtaining documentation see the Obtaining Documentation section on page viii For information on obtaining technical assistance see the Obtaining Technical Assistance section on page xi Table 20 1 T3 E3 Network Module LEDs LED Meaning CD Green indicates that a signal is present on the port LP Yellow indicates tha...

Page 4: ...485 20 Chapter 20 Connecting T3 E3 Network Modules Related Documents Cisco IOS Software Documentation For information on Cisco IOS software features specific to the T3 E3 network module see the Clear Channel T3 E3 Network Module with Integrated CSU DSU document ...

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