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AlphaServer Intelligent Peripheral
Platform
Hardware Owner's Guide
Part Number: EK-ASIP2-OG. D01
May 1999
Compaq Computer Corporation
Houston, Texas
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May 1999 The information in this publication is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” AND COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
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FCC Notice: This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the i
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Table of Contents Preface 1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................1–1 1.2 IP Platform Overview..........................................................................................................................1–1 1.2.1 IP Simplex System.....................................................................................................................1–2 1.2.
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2.3.1 Preinstallation Considerations ....................................................................................................2–2 2.4 Hardware Installation...........................................................................................................................2–3 2.4.1 Installing the IP Platform ...........................................................................................................2–4 2.4.1.1 Connecting the Network Hardware........................
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B Alarm Input Wiring B.1 Alarm Input Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................................. B–1 B.2 Wiring User Alarm Inputs.................................................................................................................. B–2 C Field Wiring the -48 Vdc Power Inverter C.1 Field Wiring the -48 Vdc Power Controllers ...................................................................................... C–1 C.1.1 I
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Table 2-3: E-1 to DTI/212 75-Ohm Pin Designations ...............................................................................2–6 Table 2-4: E-1 to DTI/212 120-Ohm Pin Designations .............................................................................2–6 Table 2-5: LSI/120 Loop-Start 25-Pin Designations .................................................................................2–7 Table 2-6: LSI/120 Loop-Start 50-Pin Designations ..............................................
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Preface About This Guide The AlphaServer Intelligent Peripheral Platform Hardware Owner's Guide describes how to set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain an AlphaServer Intelligent Peripheral (IP) Platform. If information is available elsewhere, this manual provides a reference to the appropriate documentation. Intended Audience This manual is intended for qualified system managers and technical end users trained in the installation and the servicing of computer systems. Structure of This Doc
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Conventions This document uses the following conventions: Convention Meaning IP Describes an industry-standard acronym for Intelligent Peripheral. Note A note calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. Caution A caution contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. Warning A warning contains information essential to the safety of personnel. ➊ Circled numbers provide a link between figures or examples and text. Italic type Italic
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1 Product Overview 1.1 Introduction This chapter includes the following topics: • IP Platform Overview • IP Platform Features • IP Platform Required and Optional Hardware 1.2 IP Platform Overview The AlphaServer Intelligent Peripheral (IP) Platform provides a full suite of hardware and software components for voice processing, telephony and data communications, management, processing, and storage. These components are combined to make a high performance, high availability, rackmount-configured I
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Product Overview 1.2.1 IP Simplex System The simplex system is a central office compatible rackmount system intended for Telco central office environments. It contains one each of the following components: • AlphaServer 1000A system running the Compaq Tru64 UNIX (formerly DIGITAL UNIX) operating system • ISA bus expansion chassis • Alarm indicator panel • StorageWorks BA35x-Sx mass storage disk drive subsystem (optional) • Rackmount power controller (120 Vac, 250 Vac, or -48 Vdc models
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Product Overview 1.2.3 Factory Installed Software The IP platform supplied by Compaq Computer Corporation is delivered to the customer with the following factory-installed software: • Tru64 UNIX operating system • Dialogic drivers for Tru64 UNIX that offer the following functionality: - Voice processing (digitization, call control) - Telephony network interfaces (loop-start, T-1, E-1) - FAX - Voice recognition • ServerWORKS Agent • Advanced File System Utilities • Logical Stora
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Product Overview 1.3 System Features This section provides a brief description of the system features of the AlphaServer IP Platform. 1.3.1 User Interfaces The AlphaServer IP Platform is designed to work in real-time public networks of telecommunications service providers. System and network management activities are performed by means of a separate data communications network rather than the telephony communications network (for example, voice or signaling). Both graphical user interfaces (GU
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Product Overview 1.3.5 Upgrading Additional hardware and software options may be added to your AlphaServer IP Platform components. For a complete list of available options, refer to the individual component's documentation listed in the Related Documentation section of the Preface in this guide. ___________________________ Important _________________________ FCC and safety review is valid only for options listed in this guide. ______________________________________________________________ 1.3.
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Product Overview 1.3.7 System Security The AlphaServer IP Platform contains front and rear key locking doors to limit access to system components. Each AlphaServer IP Platform comes with a duplicate set of front and rear door keys. In addition, each AlphaServer 1000A system contains a key to lock the individual processor. Refer to the AlphaServer 1000A Rackmount Owner's Guide for instructions on locking the AlphaServer 1000A system. ______________________________ Note _________________________
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Product Overview 1.4.1.2 AlphaServer 1000A Required Hardware Table 1-1 lists the required hardware for the AlphaServer 1000A system. Refer to the DIGITAL Systems and Options Catalog for descriptions of optional hardware. Table 1-1: AlphaServer 1000A Required Hardware Part Number Description Simplex Duplex PB79D-RA RM AlphaServer 1000A 5/500 Tru64 UNIX 12 System, includes RX23 floppy drive PB7MA-CE 256 MB memory 1 2 2T-VC220-IP AT bus expansion kit (EISA/ISA module) Access12 I/O transmitter and
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Product Overview 1.4.2 Modular Storage Shelf Subsystem (BA35x-Sx) This section provides a brief description of the modular storage shelf subsystem. 1.4.2.1 Overview The StorageWorks disk drive subsystem is a rackmount storage resource provided to solution developers and service developers creating applications on the AlphaServer IP Platform. The shelves are contained in a separate chassis that provides a flexible capacity for adding and hot-swapping disks. The shelf is a self-contained unit wi
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Product Overview 1.4.3.2 ISA Bus Expansion Chassis Required and Optional Hardware The ISA bus expansion chassis connects to the AlphaServer 1000A EISA bus by means of the AT (ISA) bus expansion kit. The AT (ISA) bus expansion kit includes transmitter and receiver modules and an interconnecting cable. The transmitter module resides in the AlphaServer 1000A system, the receiver module resides in the ISA bus expansion chassis, and the cable connects both modules. Table 1-3 contains the required and
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Product Overview 1.4.4 IP Power Controller Subsystem This section briefly describes the IP power controller subsystem. 1.4.4.1 Overview Each rackmount simplex and duplex IP Platform contains one or two power controllers located in the bottom rack of the cabinet. Each controller provides power to one ISA bus expansion chassis, one BA35x-Sx modular storage shelf, and one AlphaServer 1000A processor. The AlphaServer IP Platform supports the following power controller models: 120 Vac, 250 Vac, or
