Integrators' Reference Manual for For ViewStation EX, ViewStation FX, and VS4000

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Contents
Chapter 1 - About this Manual ................................................ 1
Conventions Used in this Manual....................................................................................2
Glossary................................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 - Technical Information.......................................... 11
System Descriptions .........................................................................................................12
Technical Specifications............................................................................................12
RS-232 Interface..........................................................................................................20
Quad BRI Network Interface Module.....................................................................22
Indicators on the Quad BRI Network Interface Module ..............................22
Quad BRI Cabling...............................................................................................23
NT-1 Information................................................................................................24
ISDN Switches.....................................................................................................25
Automatic Quad BRI Software Update...........................................................25
PRI Network Interface Module for ViewStation FX and VS4000.......................26
Indicators on the PRI Network Interface Module .........................................27
PRI Cabling..........................................................................................................29
Channel Selection ...............................................................................................30
PRI E1 Channel Information.............................................................................30
Dedicated Full PRI T1 or E1 Line.....................................................................30
V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module.................................................31
Indicators on the V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Network Interface Module...........31
V.35/RS-449/RS-530 Cabling ...........................................................................32
Serial Interface Control Signals ........................................................................38
State Machine ......................................................................................................39
Crypto Resync.....................................................................................................44
Other Elements of a Typical Deployment.....................................................................45
Chapter 3 - Before You Deploy.............................................. 47
Predeployment Overview................................................................................................48
Video Network Security...................................................................................................49
Best Practices .....................................................................................................................50
Predeployment Planning .................................................................................................51
LAN/WAN Considerations.....................................................................................52