Paradyne 3161 - Manual (Page 19)

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Introduction
Overview
The ACCULINK
®
316x DSU/CSU acts as an interface between the T1 digital
network and the customer premises equipment, converting signals received from
the DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) to bipolar signals that can be transmitted over
T1 lines. Typical applications include shared access to network-based services,
Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) interconnection, and
fractional T1 network applications.
In addition to the T1 network interface and the DTE Drop/Insert (DSX-1) interface,
the Model 3160 provides two synchronous data ports and the Model 3164
provides four synchronous data ports. The Model 3165 provides one synchronous
data port, but no DTE Drop/Insert interface.
The Model 3161 (carrier-mounted DSU/CSU) provides two ports in addition to the
DTE Drop/Insert (DSX-1) interface and is designed to be installed in the
COMSPHERE 3000 Series Carrier.
For more information about the carrier-mounted DSU/CSU, refer to the ACCULINK
3151 CSU and 3161 DSU/CSU General Information Guide and the COMSPHERE
3000 Series Carrier Installation Manual .
Features
The DSU/CSU optimizes network performance with a wide range of features such
as the following:
T Software configuration menu displayed via a liquid crystal display (LCD) to
permit quick and easy operation, and elimination of complicated hardware
strapping.
T Local or remote configuration and operation flexibility.
T Several loopback capabilities and test pattern generators.
T DTE Drop/Insert (DSX-1) capability.
T Alarm message display/print capability.
T Front panel emulation via Windows-based Front Panel Emulation software.
T Integral modem for standalone DSU/CSUs.