Introduction (Installation)

PCMCIA Slot
The left-most PCMCIA slot (Card Slot 1) houses the 2-port, 4-port, or 6-port Card required for operation of PARTNER Messaging.

NOTE: Only the left-most of the two PCMCIA slots can be used. The right-most slot (Card Slot 2) is reserved for future use.

The 2-port, 4-port, and 6-port cards contain:

Port licensing data that triggers the activation of the appropriate number of voice messaging ports.

A Remote Maintenance Device (RMD), used to remotely access reports, diagnostics, and maintenance features of the system.

Media for performing System backup.

Introduction

PARTNER Messaging Release 1.0 or later, available in a 2-, 4-, or 6-port configuration, is an embedded voice messaging system housed in a module (circuit pack) that plugs into the communications system carrier.

For more information,
move the mouse over the squares labeled "LAN" and "RS232" in the graphic.

RS232 Serial Port:
This is a serial port to locally access PARTNER Messaging via a PC or laptop computer for reports, diagnostics, and maintenance features. Access to PARTNER Messaging using the RS232 Port is both login and password protected.

System Status LED:
This LED reflects various stages of System status and readiness (for example, booting, self-test failure, System upgrade in progress, etc.). It displays up to seven states—red, green, or amber on; red, green, or amber blinking; or unlit (off).

Local Area Network (LAN) Port: This port is used to connect the System to a LAN.