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 a 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).