PCMCIA Slots
The left-most PCMCIA slot houses the 2-Port, 4-Port, 6-Port, 8-Port, 10-Port,
or 12-Port PC Card required for operation of the MERLIN Messaging System.
NOTE: Only the left-most of the two PCMCIA slots can be used. The right-most slot is reserved for future use.
The 2-Port, 4-Port, 6-Port, 8-Port, 10-Port, or 12-Port PC Card contains: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.
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).
RS232 Port:
System Status LED: Local Area Network (LAN) Connection:
This port is used to connect the system to a LAN (Release 2 or later).
Port Status LEDs: Note: The port-specific LEDs that correspond to voice messaging ports
are in ascending order (that is, from the bottom up).
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.).
The port-specific LEDs on the MERLIN Messaging System faceplate indicate the
current status of each voice messaging port. The possible variations are: