Avaya Quad Serial PMC Module Supplement User Manual

Part No. 311905-B Rev 00
December 2003

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Quad Serial PMC Module

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
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EN 55 022 Statement

This is to certify that the Nortel Networks quad serial PMC module is shielded against the generation of radio
interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared
by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22).

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Taiwan Requirements

Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) Statement

Canada Requirements Only

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (Quad Serial PMC Module) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique (Quad Serial PMC Module) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils
numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des
Communications du Canada.

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Contents

Preface

Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. xiii

Text Conventions .............................................................................................................xiv

Acronyms .........................................................................................................................xiv

Hard-Copy Technical Manuals ......................................................................................... xv

How to Get Help .............................................................................................................. xv

Chapter 1
Using the Quad Serial PMC Module

Verifying Passport 5430 Requirements ..........................................................................1-2

Installing the Quad Serial PMC Module .......................................................................... 1-2

Attaching Cables ............................................................................................................1-6

Interpreting LEDs ...........................................................................................................1-8

Completing Software Configuration ................................................................................1-8

Appendix A
Cables and Interface Specifications

Cabling .......................................................................................................................... A-1

Serial Interface Pin Assignments ................................................................................... A-3

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Figures

Figure 1-1. Quad Serial PMC Module ........................................................................1-1

Figure 1-2. Removing the PMC Module Filler Panel ..................................................1-3

Figure 1-3. Installing the Quad Serial PMC Module ...................................................1-4

Figure 1-4. Securing the PMC Module to the Expansion Card ..................................1-5

Figure 1-5. 120-pin to Quad 44-pin Adapter Assembly ..............................................1-6

Figure 1-6. Quad Serial PMC Module Cable Connection ...........................................1-7

Figure 1-7. Quad Serial PMC Module LEDs ..............................................................1-8

Figure A-1. Quad Serial PMC Module Interface ........................................................ A-3

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Tables

Table 1-1. Diagnostic and Boot Code for the Quad Serial PMC Module ..................1-2

Table A-1. Quad Serial PMC Cable Requirements ................................................. A-2

Table A-2. Signal and Pin Assignments for Port 1 ................................................... A-4

Table A-3. Signal and Pin Assignments for Port 2 ................................................... A-5

Table A-4. Signal and Pin Assignments for Port 3 ................................................... A-7

Table A-5. Signal and Pin Assignments for Port 4 ................................................... A-9

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