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MSAP2000 AAMS User’s Guide
C HAPTER 1
Getting to Know Your MSAP2000 AAMS
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the MSAP2000
AAMS.
1.1 Introduction
The MSAP2000 AAMS (ADSL Access Module) is an 12-port ADSL2+ multiplexer
network module with built-in splitter that aggregates traffic from 12 lines to an
Ethernet port and is integrated splitters to allow voice and ADSL to be carried over
the same phone line wiring. The hot-swappable MSAP2000 AAMS is designed to
be installed in an MSAP2000 SHELF, that connects ADSL subscribers to the
Internet.
With its built-in web con f ig urator, managing and configuring the switch is easy.
From cabinet management to port-level control and monitoring, you ca n configure
and manage your network via the web browser. In addition, the MSAP2000 AAMS
can also be managed via Telnet, the console port, or third-party SNMP
management.
1.2 System Description
10/100 Mbps Ethernet Ports
The MSAP2000 AAMS has two 10/100Mbps auto-negotiating, auto-crossover
Ethernet ports that allow you to:
Connect the MSAP2000 AAMS to GbE (a second level switch) thru system
backplane
Rear access wring to external switches
RJ-45 connectors
There are six RJ-45 connectors at AAMS front panel:
Top three are for line connection (LINE)
Bottom three are for voice connection (POTS)
The voice traffic comes from FXS backplane wiring posts should go into POTS
connector. The voice traffic will then go to the built-in splitter to combine ADSL
traffic. The combined traffic (voice & ADSL service) will finally come out from LINE
connector.