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This chapter describes Access-T wiring connections and equipment mounting.
Most system configuration is performed through the Craft, Supervisory,
and/or Chain Ports as described in Chapters 6 and 8. However, Access-T also
includes some user-configurable switches, which are defined later in this
chapter. When necessary, different installation procedures are given for the
different Access-T products.
Mixing Software Versions in Access-T Chains
The 3B version of software for Access-T includes features not available in
previous versions. Therefore, if you have a chain of Access-Ts with multiple
versions of software running concurrently, be aware that these new features will
not be supported on Access-Ts with the older software.
Furthermore, this new software includes support for the new single-port
Access-T hardware. If you are planning to install a single-port Access-T onto
an existing chain with a 2-port or 4-port master (running pre-3B software), do
not attempt to configure the single-port unit via the Chain Port. The older software
does not recognize the new hardware option.
To configure a single-port Access-T to operate on a chain, you can do one of the
following:
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Download the 2-port or 4-port master with the new 3B software.
Then, you can configure your 1-port slave via the Chain Port.
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Configure your single-port unit locally (not over the Chain Port) and
then install it as a slave onto the chain.
•
Configure your single-port unit as the master of the chain.
ACST-0351-005
Chapter 3
June 1996
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