Nortel Networks Circuit Card 311 User Manual

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NT7D16 Data Access card

Large System

In Large Systems, the DAC is fully supported in IPE modules. These special
slots on the DAC have 24-pair cables pre-wired to the Main Distribution
Frame (MDF) in card slots 0-15. The IPE slot supports the first four ports
on the DAC if connections are made at the MDF. Most IPE modules can be
upgraded to wire 24-pair cables to the MDF for all card slots.

Note: For directions concerning the pinouts for the MDF, refer to
Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Installation
and Configuration (NN43021-310).

Before you begin, power down:

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the IPE module only, if it is a DC-powered system

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the entire column, if it is an AC-powered system

It is recommended that you begin the installation from the right hand side
(when facing the backplane), starting with slot 0 and moving towards slots
on the left side. If you wish to add more than six DACs, and require slots 8
through 15, remove the input/output (I/O) panel. Be aware that a full shelf
installation can take up to 3 hours. You need the following equipment to
upgrade the cabling:

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A0359946 Amphenol cables

— These connectors include all the connector and screw apparatus.

— You need one cable for each DAC.

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cable ties

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wire cutters

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A3/16 nutdriver

System compatibility

To support the 24-pair requirement of the DAC, some cabling may need to
be upgraded (

Table 189 "System option compatibility with the DAC" (page

481)

). See "Upgrading systems" for more information.

Ports 0, 1, 2, and 3 of the DAC work in any standard 16-pair IPE slot
(connect directly to the MDF).

An upgraded backplane has three shrouds for each card slot. A backplane
that cannot be upgraded has only two shrouds for each card slot.

Nortel Communication Server 1000

Circuit Card Reference

NN43001-311

01.04

Standard

Release 5.0

23 May 2008