Specifications

Escala Tower PL & S, E,T System Hardware
Chapter 7: Communications Controllers 4/34
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1.2. External Modem
An external modem is available for the Escala S120, PL220T, PL400T, T610 and PL600T.
The modem is dedicated to RSF (Remote Services Facilities) operation. RSF is Bull software that
performs system error monitoring and handles communications for remote maintenance operations.
The modem, together with RSF, provides a link, via a phone line, between the system at the customer
site and a Bull Customer Service.
Features
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Automatic adaptation to the line condition and capacities of the remote modem for the following
standards: V34, AT&T V32terbo, V32bis, V32, Bell 212A and 103/113, V22, V22bis, V29, V42,
V42bis.
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Support for data transmission rate up to 33.6 Kbps
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Full or half-duplex mode on the switched telephone network
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Automatic or manual dialing, automatic or manual answer.
The modem is available for the following countries: France, UK, Germany, Italy, Belgium,
Netherlands and US.
Hardware
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Modem box with a RS232 DB25 connector, a power connector and two RJ11 connectors for the
phone line and the phone set.
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Modular power supply with jack (cable length 1.8m), specific voltage input and plug depending on
the country choice.
Cables and adapters
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RS232 cable, DB25M/DB9F, 1.7 meter
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RJ11/RJ11 cable, specific wall socket adapter depending on the country choice.
Operating System Requirements
AIX 4.2.1, or later.