Chapter 3. Installation

Overview

This chapter describes how to install Telephony Services for use with the DBS. The first part of this chapter describes installation of the API hardware and procedures for programming the DBS. The second part of the chapter describes how to install the Panadrvr Telephony Services NetWare Loadable Module (NLM) on the Novell Server.

Requirements

One VB-43941 Telephony Services Kit. This kit includes a Panasonic API Card, the API Serial Connector (two ports), and one 3 1/2” floppy disk containing the Panadrvr Telephony Services DBS Driver.

DBS CPC-B or CPC-A II Version 7.1 or later.

A Novell 3.12 or 4.X 486 (or greater) server containing at least 8 megabytes of RAM and an available serial port of at least 9600 baud capacity (16550 UART required).

One customized serial cable (provided). The RS232 limit of 50 feet should not be exceeded.

Telephone System Installation

The DBS communicates with the Novell server using a serial link. The VB- 43941 TSAPI circuit card and API Serial Connector board provide the serial connection on the DBS. A serial port is required on the Novell Server.

Note: The Telephone System Installation procedures must be performed by the DBS Telephone Technician.

Installing the API Circuit Card/Connector

Install the API in the DBS as follows:

1.Power off the DBS.

2.Insert the API card in the DBS as shown in Figure 1. The SW1 Switch must be in the RAM HOLD (UP) position. Install the API card in either the AUX1 or AUX2 slot positions with single cabinet configurations or in the AUX1 slot position of the master cabinet with the dual cabinet configuration.

DBS-92-520

Issued April 2000

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Panasonic Section 520 manual Telephone System Installation, Installing the API Circuit Card/Connector