Kentrox AI296 - Manual (Page 21)

AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide
Product Description: AI296 Hardware Components
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AI296 Hardware Components
AI296 has four high density connectors that provide 16 asynchronous, HDLC-Bridge,
PPP, or X.25 ports. Individual ports are derived by using a cable assembly or a
distribution panel. Protocol changes to a single port can be made without interrupting
communications on the other ports. Each port operates at speeds up to 115 kilobits
per second asynchronous or 128 kilobits per second synchronous.
AI296 supports both X.25 and TCP/IP protocols and provides concurrent X.25,
TCP/IP, HDLC-Bridging, and asynchronous functionality. An Ethernet port is available
on the front panel or on the backplane interface (IRB). AI296 uses the IRB to transfer
data to and from other cards in the system and network.
AI296 can be used in an AI shelf with other AI network interface cards to provide
single, multiple, and redundant trunk lines with a variety of physical port and protocol
types, including:
z EIA-232
z EIA-530
z X.25
z V.35
z IP
z Asynchronous
z PPP
z HDLC-Bridge
When combined with other AI network interface cards, typical applications include
collection, concentration and trunking of alarm and event messages from many NEs
to one or more OSSs and operations centers.
AI296 meets Bellcore Network Equipment Building Standards (NEBS) to ensure
reliable operations in Central Offices and other telecommunications facilities.
CAUTION: AIswitch and its peripherals contain electrostatic sensitive components.
Exercise proper handling, shipping, and storage precautions.