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An operator can use the CLI to generate reports and perform port maintenance. An administrator can use the CLI to manage system administration, maintenance, and security.

To conduct conference OA&M for an ICB card, connect a terminal to the RS-232 port or the Ethernet connector associated with that ICB card. The maintenance terminal connects to each ICB card through an IPE module I/O panel connector or through the Ethernet adapter card.

The Ethernet adapter provides two options:

direct terminal connection or modem connection to DB-9 connector

Ethernet connection, where multiple terminals connected to the Ethernet can access an ICB card

For the Ethernet connection option, an IP address assigned to the ICB card is required to enable access to the ICB through the LAN.

Figure 82 shows an Meridian system with two IPE modules. This example shows each IPE module with one ICB card. Each ICB card connects to its maintenance terminal through the associated IPE module I/O panel connector. Use one terminal for all ICB cards by moving the terminal cable to the I/O panel connector of the card to be accessed.

553-3001-358/555-4001-135 Standard 02.00 July 2006

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