Introduction

MERLIN Messaging System Release 2 is an embedded voice messaging system housed in a module (circuit pack) that plugs into the communications system carrier. Release 2 is available in a 2-, 4-, 6-, 8-, 10-, or 12-Port configuration. Release 1 and 1.1 is available in a 2-, 4-, or 6-Port configuration. For a description of each module component, move the mouse pointer over the graphic below.



 

System Status LED:
This LED reflects the status of the MERLIN Messaging System. The LED displays red, green or amber light to indicate various stages of system status and readiness (for example, booting, self-test failure, system upgrade in progress, etc.).

Local Area Network (LAN) Connection:

This port is used to connect the system to a LAN (Release 2 or later).

Port Status LEDs:
The port-specific LEDs on the MERLIN Messaging System faceplate indicate the current status of each voice messaging port. The possible variations are:

Note: The port-specific LEDs that correspond to voice messaging ports are in ascending order (that is, from the bottom up).