Digium B410P User Manual

B410P

User Manual

601-00001 Rev. B3

Digium, Inc.

445 Jan Davis Drive

Huntsville, AL 35806

United States

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permission of Digium, Inc.

Digium, Inc. has made every effort to ensure that the instructions contained in this document
are adequate and error free. The manufacturer will, if necessary, explain issues which may
not be covered by this documentation. The manufacturer’s liability for any errors in the
documents is limited to the correction of errors and the aforementioned advisory services.

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Compliance Inf ormation

Compliance information for this product is available at
http://www.digium.com/ccs-compliance.

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Introduction to B410P Documentation

This manual contains product information for the B410P card. Be sure to
refer to any supplementary documents or release notes that were shipped
with your equipment. The manual is organized in the following manner:

Chapter/

Appendix

Title Description

1

Overview Identifies the features of your card. This chapter covers

applications and uses of the B410P in the real world.

2

Card Installation Provides instructions for installing the card in your PC,

acquiring correct dri vers, and checking device
compatibility.

3

Configuration Provides steps for configuring and verifying the install of

your B410P was successful.

4

Troubleshooting Explains resolutions to common problems and frequently

asked questions pertaining to card installatio n and usage.

A

Pin Assignments Lists the connectors and pin assignments.

B

Specifications Details card specifications.

C

Glossary and
Acronyms

Defines terms related to this product.

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Symbol Definitions

Caution statements indicate a condition where damage to the unit or
its configuration could occur if operational procedures are not
followed. To reduce the risk of damage or injury, follow all steps or
procedures as instructed.

The ESD symbol indicates electrostatic sensitive devices. Observe
precautions for handling devices. Wear a properly grounded
electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap while handling the device.

The Electrical Hazard Symbol indicates a possibility of electrical
shock when operating this unit in certain situations. To reduce the
risk of damage or injury, follow all steps or procedures as
instructed.

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Important Safety Instructions

User Cautions

Servicing.

Do not attempt to service this card unless specifically instructed to do
so. Do not attempt to remove the card from your equipment while
power is present. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Water and Moisture.
Do not spill liquids on this unit. Do not operate this equipment in a
wet environment.

Heat.
Do not operate or store this product near heat sources such as
radiators, air ducts, areas subject to direct, intense sunlight, or other
products that produce heat.

Static Electricity.

To r ed uc e th e r is k of da ma g in g t he uni t or y ou r e qu ip me nt , do n ot
attempt to open the enclosure or gain access to areas where you are
not instructed to do so. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Save these instructions for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

What is Asterisk®? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Asterisk as a Switch (PBX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Asterisk as a Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Asterisk in the Call Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Asterisk in the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Asterisk Everywhere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Chapter 2

Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Unpacking the Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Inspecting the Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Identifying Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Selecting NT or TE Mode . . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . ...18

Terminating the NT Mode Line ... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . ...19

Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Installing Asterisk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Chapter 3

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Driver Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Testing Your Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Table Of Contents

Configure the interface to Asterisk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Enabling Echo Cancellation . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . ...40

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Test Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Appendix A

Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Appendix B

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Appendix C

Glossary and Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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List of Figures

Figure : Sample Card Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Figure : B410P Card . . .... . . .... . . . .... . . .... . . . ...17

Figure : NT and TE Mode Jumper Positions . . . .... . . . ...18

Figure : NT Termination Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Figure : Jumpers Reserved for Future Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Figure : Insert the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Figure : Example dmesg Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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List of Tables

Table A-1: RJ45 ISDN BRI S/T Port Connector . . . .... . . . ...48

Table B-2: Maximum Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Chapter 1
Overview

The Digium B410P is a four port BRI line termination card, compatible
with Euro-ISDN. It is capable of serving as Terminal Equipment (TE) or
as a Network Termination (NT) device. When configured as an NT
device, it is the source of BRI lines as shown in Figure 1. The B410P can
also improve voice quality in environments where software echo
cancellation is not sufficient with hardware echo cancellation on board.

Note: The B410P does not support North American BRI.

Figure 1: Sample Card Application

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Chapter 1: Overview

Wh at i s A st e r i sk ® ?

Asterisk is the world’s leading open source telephony engine and tool kit.
Offering flexibility unheard of in the world of proprietary
communications, Asterisk empowers developers and integrators to create
advanced communication solutions...for free. Asterisk is released as open
source under the GNU General Public License (GPL), and it is available
for download free of charge. Asterisk is the most popular open source
software available, with the Asterisk Community being the top influencer
in VoIP.

Aster isk as a Switch (PBX)

Asterisk can be configured as the core of an IP or hybrid PBX, switching
calls, managing routes, enabling features, and connecting callers with the
outside world over IP, analog (POTS), and digital (T1/E1) connections.

Asterisk runs on a wide variety of operating systems including Linux,
Mac OS X, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, and Sun Solaris. It provides all of the
features you would expect from a PBX including many advanced features
that are often associated with high end (and high cost) proprietary PBXs.
Asterisk's architecture is designed for maximum flexibility and supports
Vo i c e o v e r I P i n m a n y p r o t o c o l s , a n d c a n i n t e r o p e r a t e w i t h a l m o s t a l l
standards-based telephony equipment using relatively inexpensive
hardware.

Aster isk as a Gateway

It can also be built out as the heart of a media gateway, bridging the
legacy PSTN to the expanding world of IP telephony. Asterisk’s modular
architecture allows it to convert between a wide range of communications
protocols and media codecs.

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Chapter 1: Overview

Asterisk as a Feature/Media Server

Need an IVR? Asterisk’s got you covered. How about a conference
bridge? Yep. It’s in there. What about an automated attendant? Asterisk
does that too. How about a replacement for your aging legacy voicemail
system? Can do. Unified messaging? No problem. Need a telephony
interface for your web site? Ok.

Aster isk i n the Call Cent er

Asterisk has been adopted by call centers around the world based on its
flexibility. Call center and contact center developers have built complete
ACD systems based on Asterisk. Asterisk has also added new life to
existing call center solutions by adding remote IP agent capabilities,
advanced skills-based routing, predictive and bulk dialing, and more.

Aster isk i n the Network

Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs), competitive local
exchange carriers (CLECS) and even first-tier incumbents have
discovered the power of open source communications with Asterisk.
Feature servers, hosted services clusters, voicemail systems, pre-paid
calling solutions, all based on Asterisk have helped reduce costs and
enabled flexibility.

Aster isk Ever ywhere

Asterisk has become the basis for thousands of communications
solutions. If you need to communicate, Asterisk is your answer. For more
information on Asterisk, visit http://www.asterisk.org or http://
www.digium.com.

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Chapter 2
Card Installation

This chapter provides the following information:

 Unpacking the Card on page 15
 Inspecting the Shipment on page 15

 Identifying Communication Ports on page 16
 Selecting NT or TE Mode on page 18

 Te rmi na ti ng t he NT M od e Li ne on page 19
 Installing the Hardware on page 20

 Software Installation on page 22
 Installing Asterisk on page 26

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Chapter 2: Card Installation

Unpacki ng the Card

When you unpack your card, carefully inspect it for any damage that may
have occurred in shipment. If damage is suspected, file a claim with the
carrier and contact the reseller from which the card was purchased, or
contact Digium Technical Support (+1.256.428.6161). Keep the original
shipping container to use for future shipment or proof of damage during
shipment.

Note: Only qualified service personnel should install the card. Users
should not attempt to perform this function themselves.

Inspecting the Shipment

The following items are included in shipment of a B410P:

 B410P card

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Chapter 2: Card Installation

Identifying Communication Ports

The B410P card has four RJ45 ports and four status LEDs. The ports are
used for connecting Basic Rate ISDN (BRI) lines. Each port can be
configured as either TE or NT operation. The ports are numbered in
sequence from one to four. The top port is Port 1 and the bottom port is
Port 4. See Figure 2 on page 17 for appropriate identification of these
ports.

Note: It is important to identify the type of BRI line each port is
configured for, either TE or NT. You will need this information during
the Asterisk configuration.

Each RJ45 port is accompanied by a status LED. The status LEDs can
indicate the following:

 Green - Card is in-sync with the far end.

 Red - Card is not seeing far end, circuit is not up, or cable is bad.

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Chapter 2: Card Installation

Status

LEDs

Ports

1

2

3

4

Keyed for

3.3 or 5 volt
PCI

Figure 2: B410P Card

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Chapter 2: Card Installation

Selecting NT or TE Mode

There is a 5-position jumper on the board for each port to select between
NT and TE mode. This must be set before installing the card. Each of the
four ports can be set for TE or NT mode independently. This eliminates
the need to use a crossover cable. Place the jumper on the left side of the
connector for NT mode, or place it on the right side for TE mode as
shown in Figure 3. The default setting is TE mode. Notice in Figure 5 on
page 20 there is an additional set of jumpers which is reserved for future
use. These jumpers are not to be used at this time.

There is a risk of electrical shock due to lightning when this
device is utilized in TE mode. Take safety precautions when
using the card in this manner.

Note: Be careful when changing the jumper position.

Figure 3: NT and TE Mode Jumper Positions

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