IPECS Release 5
Hardware Description & Installation
Issue 5.0
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2.1.7 BRIMs (BRI gateway Module)
2.1.7.1
BRIM2
The Basic Rate Interface gateway Module (BRIM2) has two (2) ISDN Basic Rate Interface ports
(2B+D). This Module supports the ‘T’ interface as described by ETSI 300.012 based on the ITU-
T Recommendations I.430, and can be installed in the TE (
T
erminal
E
quipment) mode.
The BRIM2 includes a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface as well as packet voice processing
functions. The Ethernet port incorporates auto MDI, MDIX switching, therefore, both straight and
cross cables can be used.
As shown in Figure 2.1.7.1-1, the front panel of the BRIM2 has:
•
Power jack for the AC/DC adapter; see section 2.1.15
AD/DC adapter –G-,
•
Power status LED,
•
Normal/Service switch – In Service mode, circuits in use are
busied as they return to idle,
•
RJ-45 Female LAN connector with Speed and Link/Activity
LEDs,
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Four (4) status LEDs -two (2) for each BRI Line,
•
DB-9 RS-232 connector,
•
Reset
Switch.
On the rear panel, the BRIM2 has:
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Two (2) RJ-45 female connectors, one for each BRI Line,
•
Ground
Lug,
•
Fifty (50) pin-back plane connector.
Figure 2.1.7.1-1 BRIM2 Front & Rear Panels
