PCI slotting rules
Each platform provides two PCI slots for use with the NMS telephony cards.You must install the telephony cards according the specific rules for each Avaya IR platform.
Sun Blade 150 slotting rules
The Sun Blade 150 has three PCI slots (PCI-1, PCI-2, and PCI-3). The following rules govern the number and placement of the telephony cards for systems using this platform:
- System must have a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 telephony cards (T1 or E1).
- Install only the NMS AG-4000 dual telephony cards with two digital interfaces.
- Unused digital interfaces must be terminated with loop around plug (provided by NMS).
- If one telephony card is used, install in PCI-1 slot. If two cards are used, install in PCI-1 and PCI-2 slots.
- The third PCI slot (PCI-3) is always unused.
Sun Fire 280R slotting rules
The Sun Fire 280R has four PCI slots (PCI-1, PCI-2, PCI-3, and PCI-4). The following rules govern the number and placement of the telephony cards for systems using this platform:
- System must have a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 NMS telephony cards (T1 or E1).
- Every system has an additional Ethernet card in PCI-1 slot (default configuration from Sun).
- Install only the NMS AG-4000 quad telephony cards with four digital interfaces.
- Unused digital interfaces must be terminated with loop around plug (provided by NMS).
- If one telephony card is used, install in PCI-2 slot. If two cards are used, install in PCI-2 and PCI-3 slots.
- The fourth PCI slot (PCI-4) is always unused.
