Programming instructions

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Upgrades and FRUs
• A computer is available to connect to the PRI card as a maintenance
PC. IMAT provides the communication between the card and the
computer. Refer to page 7 for PC requirements.
• Install IMAT on the maintenance PC (see page 88).
Installation Sequence
Install the PRI card in the following sequence:
• Program the card using the System Administration Tool (see the
Online Help for details)
• Install the interface assembly (see page 49)
• Install the PRI card
• Save the IMAT database onto the PRI card
• Connect the PRI card to the ISDN network
• Test the PRI card
Install the PRI Card
The PRI card is installed in any empty DSU slot. The DSU cabinet supplies
the power for the card and provides a message interface back to the
control cabinet through the FIM interface and the fiber optic cable.
Save the IMAT Database onto the PRI Card
Before you save the IMAT database onto the PRI card, you need to
configure the PRI database and connect the computer to the PRI card. For
more information, refer to the IMAT online help.
Connect the PRI card to the ISDN network
To connect the PRI card to the ISDN network:
1. Unpack and inspect the ISDN PRI cables. Retain the original package.
2. Plug the ISDN PRI cable into the PRI port(s).
3. Plug the ISDN PRI cable(s) into the network terminating equipment.
Tip: A dual-port card needs two ISDN PRI cables when using both ports.