Nortel Networks BCM1000 - Manual (Page 100)

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Analog Station media bay module
(North American systems only)
The Analog Station media bay module (ASM 8) connects to eight analog telecommunication
devices. These devices can be standard analog telephones, cordless telephones, FAX machines,
answering machines, or modems. The maximum speed for a modem connection is 28.8 kbit/s.
Figure 33 shows a diagram of the ASM 8.
The ASM 8 has one amphenol connector on the faceplate. For details about wiring the ASM 8,
refer to
Chapter 13, “Installing Analog Terminal Adapters,” on page 217 .
Figure 33 ASM 8 front view
Specialized media bay modules
This section describes the modules that perform a specific job outside of the trunk and station
description. Refer to
Table 9 .
• The DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) module allows you to add
radio-based cordless communication devices to your Business Communications Manager in
areas where the DECT technology is available.
• The Fiber Expansion module (FEM), provides a fast way of upgrading from an existing
Norstar system simply by plugging in Norstar expansion modules to the FEM box.
Power LED
Status LED
Amphenol connector