Interphase ENTIA 5536 DM PRI, User Manual

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5536 PRI RAS Communications Controller Users Guide
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3 Connecting to the
Line
Overview
The methods for connecting your 5536 board to the line
depend on whether your carrier provides a T1/PRI line or an
E1/PRI line.
This chapter provides the following information required to
connect your board to the line:
• Connection methods and requirements for connecting
to a T1/PRI line
• Connection methods and requirements for connecting
to an E1/PRI line
• Summary of steps to connect the board to the network
If your carrier provides a T1 line, continue to the next section.
If your carrier provides an E1 line, skip to
E1/PRI Line on page
32 .
T1/PRI Line
When you connect the board to a T1/PRI line, first determine
the appropriate connection method, cabling requirements, and
link requirements.
Connection Methods
If the distance to your carrier is less than 655 feet or 200
meters, you can connect the board in a DSX1 (short haul)
configuration directly to the T1/PR1 line.