Patton electronic 2701RC - Manual (Page 2)

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FAQs
On the other hand, The Models 2703 and 2707 operate in unframed mode (G.703) only
connecting to the network and terminals at 2.048Mbps.
How is the 2701 configured?
The Model 2701 is configured via DIP- switches located on the underside of the unit.
Additionally rack cards are configured and managed via VT-100 terminals using a
1001CC card, or SNMP/HTTP by using a Model 1001MC proxy card.
Model Configuration Options
2701 Standalone Switches
2701RC Rack Card Switches, VT-100, and SNMP/HTTP
What is required for rack card SNMP Management?
The Patton’s 1001 rack system allows SNMP management of Models 2707RC and
2701RC, or xDSL cards via the Model 1001MC management card. The Model 1001MC
connects to an Ethernet LAN, and can be accessed through the Internet from any
location in the world. Up to 13 2701RC cards can be managed per rack, and a total of
120 cards can be managed cascading racks with a single 1001MC card and 1001CC
control cards.
What Clock Modes are supported?
Internal, External, and Network Clock. The Model 2701 series of products are factory
configured for network clock used in most G.703 field applications.
What Line Coding Options Does the Model 2701 series support?
The Model 2701 Series support AMI (Alternate Mark Inversion) and HDB3 (High Density
Bipolar of Order 3) line codes. Generally, E1 G.703/G.7-04 services use HDB3 Line
coding. The 2701 series is default configured for HDB3 line coding at the factory.
Does the Model 2701 support framed G.703 (G.704)?
The Model 2701 series are G.703/G.704 units, as such they can terminate framed and
unframed E1 services. If only unframed G.703 is needed, use the models 2703 or 2707.
How are timeslots (channels) selected in the 2701 series?
The 2701 standalone offers switch configuration only, timeslots are selected
contiguously, starting at timeslot one. Rack cards, when managed via VT-100 or SNMP,
offer the user flexibility to select timeslots contiguously or non-contiguously, starting at
any timeslot.