Digium TE420B, TE420, TE405P, TE407P, TE412P User Manual

TE400 Series

TE420B/TE420/412P/410P/407P/405P

User Manual

Release 1.0

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Safety Certificati on and Agency Approvals

Safety:

UL 60950-1:2003, First Edition
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 1st Ed. April 1, 2003
IEC 60950-1:2001 First Edition
EN 60950
AS/NZS 60950

Note: Finland, Norway and Sweden require that equipment using this
product must be located in a Restric ted Access Location (RAL).

Telecom:

FCC Part 68, ANSI/ITA-968-A, Including Amendment A1 and A2
Industry Canada CS-03
AS/ACIF S016: 2001
AS/ACIF S038: 2001
ICASA (TE405P/TE407P/TE410P/TE412P)
RosTest
TBR4 November 1995 as amended by TBR4/A1 December 1997
TBR12 December 1993
TBR13 January 1996

Emissions:

Note: Shielded T1/E1/J1 cables are required for compliance purp oses.

47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B / 47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B, Class B
EN 55022:1998 Class B / EN 55022:1998 Class B Radiated and
Conducted
EN 55024:1998 / IEC 61000

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Immunity:

EN55024 ITE, EN61000

Federal Communications Commission Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the
requirements adopted by the ACTA. On the back of the TE 400 Series
printed circuit board is a label tha t contains, among other information, a
product identifier in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this
number must be provided to the telephone compa ny.

A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premi ses wiring
and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68
rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA.

If the TE 400 Series causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company may notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of
service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the
telephone company will noti fy you as soon as possible. Also, you will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is
necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures that could a ffect the operation of the equipment.
If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in
order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted
service.

If you experience problems with the TE 400 Series, contact Digium, Inc.
(+1.256.428.6161) for repair and/or warranty information. If the
equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone

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company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the
problem is resolved.

FCC Part 15

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interferen ce, and (2) T h is dev ice mu s t accep t any in terference receiv ed,
including interf erence that may cause undesired operation.

Industry Canada Compliance Information

Notice: The Industry Canada label applied to the product (identified by
the Industry Canada logo or the "IC:" in f ront of the certification/
registration number) indicates that the Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.

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Introduction to TE 400 Series Documentation

This manual is a user guide for Digium’s TE 400 Series cards. The
Digium TE 400 Series cards are a T1/E1 capable card series created for
voice and data. The car d s in this se ri es are as follo w s:

Table 1: TE400 Series Cards

Model Features Type

TE420B
TE420
TE412P
TE410P
TE407P
TE405P

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3.3 volt, 4 Ports, Echo Cancellation

3.3 volt, 4 Ports

3.3 volt, 4 Ports, Echo Cancellation

3.3 volt, 4 Ports

5.0 volt, 4 Ports, Echo Cancellation

5.0 volt, 4 Ports

PCI Express
PCI Express
PCI 2.2
PCI 2.2
PCI 2.2
PCI 2.2

Document Organization

The TE400 Series user’s guide is organized in the following manner:

Chapter/

Appendix

1

2

3
4

A
B
C

Title Description

Overview Identifies the features of the card you received. This

chapter covers applications and uses of the TE 40 0
Series cards i n the real world.

Card Installation Provides instructions for installing the card in your

PC, acquiring correct drivers, and checking device
compatibility.

Configuration Provides examples for configuring dial plan options.

Troublesh ooting Expla ins resolutio ns to common problems and

frequentl y as ked questions per taining to card
installation and usage.

Pin Assignments Lists the connectors and pin assignments .

Specifications Details card specifications.

Glossary and
Acronyms

Defines terms related to this product.

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Symbol Definitions

Caution stat emen ts in dicate a c onditio n whe r e d amage to t he un it o r
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 sym b o l in d i ca t es electrostat i c sen s i ti ve de vi ce s . O b serve
prec autions for handling devi ces. Wear a proper ly grounded
electrostatic discha rge (ESD) wrist strap while handling the device.

The Electrical Hazard Symbol indicates a possibility of electrical
shock when operat ing this unit in certain situations. To reduce the
risk of damage or injury, fol low all steps or proc edures as
instructed.

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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. Refe r ser vicing to qualified service personnel.

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

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 reduce the risk of damaging the unit or your equipment, do not
attempt to open the enclosur e or gain acc es s to areas where you ar e
not instructed to do so. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Save these instructions for future reference.

Important Safety Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

What is Asterisk?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Chapter 2

Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Unpacking the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Identifying Communication Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

T1/E1 Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Identifying Multiple Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting Timing Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

PCI Slot Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Chapter 3

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Configuring T1/E1 Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Testing Your configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Chapter 4

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

Appendix A

Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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Table Of Contents

Appendix B

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 0

Appendix C

Glossary and Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Sample Legacy Phone Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Figure 2: Sample Channel Bank Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Figure 3: Sample IP Phone Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Figure 4: TE405P Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Figure 5: TE420 Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Figure 6: T1/E1 Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Figure 7: Ident Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Figure 8: Timing Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Figure 9: Motherboard PCI Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Figure 10: Insert the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Figure 11: dmesg Screen Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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List of Tab le s

Table 1: TE400 Series Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Table A-1: RJ45 Telco Port Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Table B-2: Maximum Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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Chapter 1 Overview

The Digium TE 400 Series cards are a T1/E1 capable card series created
for voice and data. They support industry standard protocols, including
Robbed Bit Signaling, E&M, Primary Rate ISDN (PRI), and several data
modes (PPP, HDLC, Cisco HDLC and frame relay). The TE400 Series
are capable of running in E1, T1, or J1 modes. They are also capable of
DACSing channels f rom one span to another . The TE 400 S eries are ideal
for connecting phones to a channel bank, connec ting to your T1/E1
switch, or connecting to a legacy PBX.

This manual is for use with the TE420/TE420B PCI Express car d, as well
as the 5 volt TE405P/407P and the 3.3 volt TE410P/412P Quad T1/E1
PCI cards. These cards are identified collectively as the TE 400 Series
cards throughout this manual.

Designed to be fully compatible with existing software applications and
integrate fully with Asteris k Open Source PBX/I VR platform, the TE 400
Series cards allow many advanced call fea tures.

Data Modes:

 Cisco HDLC
 HDLC
 PPP
 Multilink PPP
 Frame Relay

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Voice Modes:

 PRI CPE and PRI NET

– NI1
– NI2
– EuroISDN
– 4ESS (AT&T)
– 5ESS (Lucent)
– DMS100

 E&M

– Wink
– Feature Group B
– Feature Group D

 FXO and FXS

– Ground Start
– Loop Start
– Loop Start with Disconn ect Detect

Chapter 1: Overview

The TE 400 Series cards can be used to connect your Asterisk machine to
the PSTN world, your channel bank, or even another PBX. This is
accomplished via a T1/E1 interface. The cards allow Asterisk software to
connect to your network, creating a professional telephony environment.
Figure 2 shows an example of the card’s primary application.

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CLEC

Chapter 1: Overview

Asterisk
Server

TE4xx

Figure 1: Sample Legacy Phone Application

T1

T1

T1

Channel

Bank

PRI

Legacy
PBX

Legacy
Phones

Legacy
PBX

Analog
Phones

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CLEC

Asterisk
Server

TE4xx

Analog
Phones

PRI

T1

T1

T1

Channel Bank

Channel Bank

Channel Bank

Chapter 1: Overview

Figure 2: Sample Channel Bank Application

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Chapter 1: Overview

CLEC

ASTERISK
SERVER

TE4xx

Switch

Eth

LAN

IP
Phones

PRI

T1

PRI

T1

Figure 3: Sample IP Phone Application

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