Nortel Networks Modular ICS 4.0 - Manual (Page 174)

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Modular ICS 4.0 System Coordinator Guide P0881591 Issue 01
ISDN BRI terminals
Your Modular ICS allows connection of eight Basic Rate
Access loops (four 2B+D channels) that can be used for fully
digital connections to ISDN networks and devices. Loops are
connections between the ICS and devices or between the ICS
and the network.
Each loop provides two separate B-channels that can be used
to make two simultaneous voice or data calls, or one data call
and one voice call.
ISDN applications for BRI and PRI
ISDN terminal equipment delivers a wide range of powerful
business applications:
Videoconferencing and video telephony
Video conferencing offers instant visual and audio contact
between distant parties using either studio-based or desktop
ISDN terminals.
Desktop conferencing
ISDN allows computer users in distant locations to share and
edit any image, data or text file on their own computer screens
while they discuss the information.
File transfer
The ISDN network allows you to transfer files containing data,
text, images, data, or audio clips, faster and cheaper than with
a conventional modem.
Telecommuting
Convenient retrieval, processing and storage of files is
possible for the employee working at home by using ISDN
lines to give high-speed access to information resources at the
office.
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