Provisioning the Switch
Provisioning the switch for E1/PRI access
MAX 3000 Installation and Basic Configuration Guide
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Provisioning the switch for E1/PRI access
When ordering E1/PRI service, make sure you order one of the MAX E1/PRI supports. Also
make sure to request certain information about your WAN interface.
What you need from your E1/PRI service provider
You need the following information from your E1/PRI service provider:
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The telephone numbers assigned to your E1/PRI interface, channel-by-channel
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Number of nailed-up channels (also called private WAN), if any
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Number of unused channels, if any
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Switch type (or emulation)—DPNSS only
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Switch layers 2 and 3 configuration—DASS 2 and DPNSS only (A/B end, X/Y end)
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Rate adaption protocol—DASS 2 and DPNSS only (X.30 and V.110)
Note:
The MAX can receive multichannel calls using Combinet or MP encapsulation only if
all channels of the call share a common telephone number (called a hunt group). You can
request that your service provider supply you with a hunt group.
E1/PRI WAN switched services supported
The MAX E1/PRI interface supports the following WAN switched services:
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56 Kbps and 64 Kbps data services
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GloBanD PRI network services (and GVPN in CCITT countries)—multiples of 64 Kbps
When ordering a data service, make sure it is available end-to-end. Otherwise, the data carried
by the call will be corrupted or the carrier will reject the call. For example, a GloBanD
512-Kbps call made at a PRI interface is rejected when the called end is BRI, because
GloBanD does not support BRI.
Provisioning the switch for ISDN BRI access
When ordering ISDN BRI service, make sure you understand the settings for BRI-specific
provisioning parameters and the information the carrier gives you about the BRI line.
Parameters on the MAX
Table A-2 and Table A-3 supply provisioning information for the ISDN BRI interface. These
requirements vary by switch type. Table A-2 provides information for AT&T 5ESS® switches
operating in Point-to-Point (PTP), Multi-Point (MP), or National ISDN-1 (NI-1) mode.
Table A-2. AT&T 5ESS provisioning information
Element
Value
Comments
Terminal Type
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