14Chapter 2 System overview

Figure 2 BCM400 main unit ports and connectors

RJ-48C WAN T1

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Music on hold

Media services card

relay

 

 

 

 

input

(MSC)

WAN card (optional - North

Auxiliary

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DB26 connector

output

America version shown)

ringer

 

(female) WAN

 

 

Primary Mirror

Alarm Reset

 

Master

DS256 port

COM port

Ethernet

Ethernet

USB ports

Modem port

(serial port)

(North America only)

port 2

port 1

 

 

 

 

4MBM bays

Note: Your system may not have all the cards indicated.

BCM expansion unit (BCM400 only)

The BCM400 system can have one BCM expansion unit that contains six additional bays for media bay modules (MBMs). The BCM expansion unit is not compatible with the BCM200 system.

The supplied DS256 cable is 5 m (16 ft.) long and connects into a DS256 port on the main unit, and into a DS256 port on the center panel of the expansion unit (see Figure 3). Use of any other cable is not supported.

Note: The number of MBMs that can be installed is determined by the number of DS30 buses required by the MBMs and the number of buses available. It is not dependent on the number of physical MBM bays available.

Figure 3 BCM expansion unit DS256 port location

 

MBMs

MBMs

DS256 port

 

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Nortel Networks BCM 4.0 quick start BCM expansion unit BCM400 only, System overview

BCM 4.0 specifications

Nortel Networks BCM 4.0, or Business Communications Manager, is a robust telecommunications solution designed for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). This system combines voice and data capabilities in one unified platform, providing businesses with a powerful tool to enhance their communication processes.

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Security is a crucial consideration for any telecommunications system, and BCM 4.0 does not fall short in this area. It includes features such as secure SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) trunking, encryption, and user authentication. These security measures protect sensitive business information and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

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