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Polycom DOC2238A User Manual

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MGC+ Hardware and Installation Manual

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Using a second cable, connect the 160-pin connector to Port B of the
MPI-4/8 Network Interface front panel. Connect the other end of the
cable to B (Ports 5-8) 160-pin connector of the MPI Box. By doing this
procedure we have utilized the MPI Box as a MPI-4/8.

3.

Connect the serial cable running from the DCE to the appropriate 37-pin
connector on the rear panel of the MPI Box (If the endpoint is a DCE,
then connect this to the MPI Box. For more information, refer to chapter
4). If dialing is used, connect the appropriate cable from the DCE to the
25-pin connector on the rear panel of the MPI Box.

Power

Out

POLYCOM

R

MGC+

Line 1

Line 2

Line 3

Line 1

Line 4

Line 2

Line 5

Line 6

Line 7

Line 8

PORTS

1-4

PORTS

5-8

A

B

A

B

If the V.35 or RS-530 cable is used, attach the special adapter (provided with
the kit) to the 37-pin prior to connecting the serial cable from the DCE.

The serial (MPI) network properties must be defined in the Network
Services, for details, see MGC+ Administrator’s Guide, Chapter 3.