AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide

Product Description: AI296 Hardware Components

AI296 Hardware Components

AI296 has four high density connectors that provide 16 asynchronous, HDLC-Bridge, PPP, or X.25 ports. Individual ports are derived by using a cable assembly or a distribution panel. Protocol changes to a single port can be made without interrupting communications on the other ports. Each port operates at speeds up to 115 kilobits per second asynchronous or 128 kilobits per second synchronous.

AI296 supports both X.25 and TCP/IP protocols and provides concurrent X.25, TCP/IP, HDLC-Bridging, and asynchronous functionality. An Ethernet port is available on the front panel or on the backplane interface (IRB). AI296 uses the IRB to transfer data to and from other cards in the system and network.

AI296 can be used in an AI shelf with other AI network interface cards to provide single, multiple, and redundant trunk lines with a variety of physical port and protocol types, including:

zEIA-232

zEIA-530

zX.25

zV.35

zIP

zAsynchronous

zPPP

zHDLC-Bridge

When combined with other AI network interface cards, typical applications include collection, concentration and trunking of alarm and event messages from many NEs to one or more OSSs and operations centers.

AI296 meets Bellcore Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) to ensure reliable operations in Central Offices and other telecommunications facilities.

CAUTION: AIswitch and its peripherals contain electrostatic sensitive components. Exercise proper handling, shipping, and storage precautions.

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