Troubleshooting guide
Trunking
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Outgoing calls links fail with 
re-order tone.
Faulty configuration in ARS. Ensure that the proper digits are being sent out – 
get a “ccs trace” from the maintenance command 
window in ESM. 
Also review the routing of the call throughout the 
PBX network. Verify that the far end is ready to 
properly accept the call.
Incoming calls fail. Faulty configuration of trunk 
Forms.
Verify in the Trunk Attributes form that there is an 
Answer Point setup for non-DDI trunks for Day and 
Night services.
For dial in trunks, the “Dial In Trunks Incoming 
Digit Modification – Absorb” is not left blank and 
that the “Dial In Trunks Incoming Digit Modification 
– Insert” is set appropriately for dial in trunks.
All calls on a DS1 or CEPT 
card link fail. 
Faulty cable connections, 
cable, or card.
Check the status of the link by using the DTSTAT 
READ PLID maintenance command.
Check the cabling and cable connections. Test 
with a back-to-back cable to prove the DS1 or 
CEPT card.
Replace faulty cable or card.
Only some calls on a DS1 or 
CEPT card link fail.
Configuration errors in 
programming
• ARS programming error
• Digit conflict
• Interconnect Restriction 
preventing call
• Far end 
fault/programming
Correct programming through System 
Administration Tool.
Only calls to the central office 
fail. 
Faulty programming. Ensure the Class Of Service option of “Public 
Network Access via DPNSS” is enabled on the 
extension making the call and the for MSDN 
trunks. 
Cannot Group Page across 
MSDN trunks or IP trunks.
If one system has pre- 3300 
Release 5.2.4.4 software 
and the other system has 
post-Release 5.2.4.4, the 
remote group page will fail 
due to incompatible 
signalling.
Upgrade all systems to Release 5.2.4.4 software 
or higher.
Table 35: MSDN/DPNSS Link Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action
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