The Access-T 1500 provides:
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One chassis which can house up to two power supplies and 15
Access-T modules (cards).
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Two DTE ports (per module).
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Supervisory Port (per chassis).
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Craft Port (per chassis).
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Chain Port (per chassis).
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Auxiliary T1 DTE port (per module).
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T1 line interface.
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Power connection options for ac and dc sources.
A fully-loaded Access-T 1500 is equivalent to a “chain” of 15 Access-T 200s.
(Chaining is described later in this chapter.)
Access-T includes two separate operating softwares: Multiplexer (Mux) soft-
ware and Network Interface Module (NIM) software. To simplify field up-
grades, the Access-T features downloadable software. New software can be
transmitted to the Access-T from a local or remote PC. Software downloads are
performed without removing or replacing any hardware and with a minimal
disruption of service.
The rear panel is described in more detail in Chapter 3. For more information about the
front panel, refer to Chapter 4.
Access-T Applications
Access-T combines unique features and flexibility to help simplify networking
and decrease costs. Access-T interfaces Digital Terminating Equipment (DTE)
to a T1 or Fractional T1 (FT1) network. Applications include:
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Interconnecting LANs.
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Networking CAD/CAM/CAE systems.
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Video teleconferencing.
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Linking various other high-speed terminals and hosts.
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Tail circuits.
Chapter 2
ACST-0351-005
Access-T Functional Overview
June 1996
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