Reference Guide
IMACS System Release 5.1.9
6-1
Interface Card
Introduction
Chapter 6
Interface Card
6.1
Introduction
This chapter provides specific installation, configuration, and troubleshooting information for
the Interface Cards of the Integrated Access System. These cards are labeled as the INF-E
T1E1*8, INF+M T1E1*8, and INF cards, respectively, on their faceplate ejectors. Each card
provides communications connections to the system for operator access and system control.
Throughout this chapter, these cards are referred to as the INF-E, INF-M, and INF cards.
6.2
Interface Card Descriptions
6.2.1
INF-E Card Description (892260)
The INF-E card provides the communications, control, and network interface ports. It has a
DB-9 male serial port for network management; this port is configured as DTE. It also has a
RJ48 jack that connects it to the node port for alarm notification, and a local VT-100 terminal
port. An RJ48 external sync port allows clocking from external primary and secondary clock
sources. The INF-E card supports up to eight T1 or E1 WAN links (see Figure 6-1).
