AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide

Product Description: Features

Features

The AI296 16-port high speed multi-protocol line card provides 16 physical ports for asynchronous or X.25 connections between NEs and OSSs in a carrier’s network. AI296 includes the following features:

Break Propagation

AI296 supports break propagation on X.25, asynchronous, or TCP protocols. Refer to Chapter 8: Alias and Call Routing Configuration for details about available types of break handling.

BX.25 Compatibility

AI296 is BX.25 compatible and supports passive links.

DCD/DSR/RTS/DTR Signal Lead Control

AI296 supports user selectable disconnect on DCD low, DCD high-to-low transition, DSR low, and DSR high-to-low transition. Additionally, AI296 allows for user selectable connection control of DTR/RTS.

Dynamic Port Configuration

Any X.25 or asynchronous parameter can be changed and individual links can be reconfigured without resetting AI296. X.25 and asynchronous parameters take effect after disabling and then re-enabling the affected link.

EIA Lead Signaling

AI296 can program the disconnected and connected states of EIA signals and toggle the leads. The system can use EIA signaling to simulate modem style access to host computers. These signaling options provide a secure and flexible connection to any asynchronous host or modem port. Refer to command staeia on page 9-89 for more details.

IRB Connectivity

AI296 communicates with other cards in the same chassis over an internal repeater bus. It cannot communicate over the backplane with line cards that do not use the IRB.

Line Monitoring Diagnostics

X.25 line monitoring diagnostics are available from the shell connection. Refer to command diag-line on page 9-46 for more details.

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