Connecting to the Line 3

Overview

The methods for connecting your 5536 board to the line depend on whether your carrier provides a T1/PRI line or an E1/PRI line.

This chapter provides the following information required to connect your board to the line:

Connection methods and requirements for connecting to a T1/PRI line

Connection methods and requirements for connecting to an E1/PRI line

Summary of steps to connect the board to the network

If your carrier provides a T1 line, continue to the next section. If your carrier provides an E1 line, skip to E1/PRI Line on page 32.

T1/PRI Line

When you connect the board to a T1/PRI line, first determine the appropriate connection method, cabling requirements, and link requirements.

Connection Methods

If the distance to your carrier is less than 655 feet or 200 meters, you can connect the board in a DSX1 (short haul) configuration directly to the T1/PR1 line.

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