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1. Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks System options 19 Figure 4 CS 1000M SG Panne LT aaa Business Policy D JL switch IPE Module DA Core Network hs Module Signaling Un Server Core Network Module LH pe Table 3 Specifications for CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV page 19 lists the specifications for CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV Table 3 Specifications for CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV System characteristics Maximum number of ports e 2000 Input voltage e 208 V AC or 48 V DC Number of CPUs e 2 redundant Number of network loops 32 Memory options Release 25 e NT5D10 CP or NT5D03 CP card Succession 3 0 e CP3 NT5D10 or CP4 NT5D03 card CS 1000 Release 4 5 e CP3 NT5D10 or CP4 NT5D03 card Software generic e 2911 Base hardware Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 20 Product description Table 3 Specifications for CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV coni d Core Network module two Required per system e SDI type card Required per module e Call Processor Pentium II CP PIV card e Sy
2. sign up for automatic notification of new software and documentation for Nortel equipment open and manage technical support cases Getting help over the telephone from a Nortel Solutions Center If you do not find the information you require on the Nortel Technical Support Web site and you have a Nortel support contract you can also get help over the telephone from a Nortel Solutions Center In North America call 1 800 4NORTEL 1 800 466 7835 Outside North America go to the following Web site to obtain the telephone number for your region www nortel com callus Getting help from a specialist by using an Express Routing Code To access some Nortel Technical Solutions Centers you can use an Express Routing Code ERC to quickly route your call to a specialist in your Nortel product or service To locate the ERC for your product or service go to www nortel com erc Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 8 How to get help Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel product from a distributor or authorized reseller contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 20
3. 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 10 Introduction e Communication Server 1000M Multi Group CS 1000M MG CP PII CP PIV e Meridian 1 PBX 11C Chassis e Meridian 1 PBX 11C Cabinet e Meridian 1 PBX 61CCP PII CP PIV e Meridian 1 PBX 81CCP PII CP PIV Note When upgrading software memory upgrades may be required on the Signaling Server the Call Server or both System migration When particular Meridian 1 systems are upgraded to run CS 1000 Release 5 5 software and configured to include a Signaling Server they become CS 1000M systems Table 1 lists each Meridian 1 system that supports an upgrade path to a CS 1000M system Table 1 Meridian 1 systems to CS 1000M systems This Meridian 1 system Maps to this CS 1000M system Meridian 1 PBX 11C Chassis CS 1000E Meridian 1 PBX 11C Cabinet CS 1000E Meridian 1 PBX 61C CS 1000MSingle Group Meridian 1 PBX 81C CS 1000MMulti Group For more information see Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Upgrade Procedures NN43021 458 Intended audience This document is intended to be an introductory overview for individuals responsible for the sale acquisition planning or installation of CS 1000Mand Meridian 1 Large Systems Conventions Terminology In this document the following systems are referred to generically as system e Communication Server 1000M CS 1000M e Communication Server 1000E CS 1000E e Meridian 1 Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communicati
4. 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks System modules 29 Figure 10 NT8D35 Network module configured for PRI DTI expansion 8 na wo 0 Fiber Network Fabric Fiber Network Fabric extends and enhances the five group network architecture to 8 non blocking inter group Network groups with a resulting expansion in network capacity to 8000 timeslots available for Intergroup traffic The Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVcan be upgraded to a Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PlVwith Fiber Network Fabric This upgrade takes a Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVto a Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIVwith two groups Figure 11 Four group Fiber Network Fabric configuration page 30 illustrates a four group configuration of Fiber Network Fabric Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 30 Product description Figure 11 Four group Fiber Network Fabric configuration Group 1 shelf 1 Group 2 shelf 1 ie gt shelf 1 m ET Group 3 shelf 0 Group 2 eret o shelf 0 ni NTRC48xx fiber optic cables NT8D37 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment module The Intelligent Peripheral Equipment IPE module provides the interface between network switching and IPE cards such as intelligent line and trunk cards in all Large Systems The IPE module houses one NT8D01 Controlle
5. 14 voice data loops available Figure 8 NT5D21 Core Network module page 27 shows the cards housed in the NT5D21 Core Network module as configured for Meridian 1 Option 61C Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks System modules 27 Figure 8 NT5D21 Core Network module Core Net Module Network Card p 1000 Ca NT8D04 Super 43R Peripheral Signaling Card ard C No card should be inserted into this slot P O4 NT8D04 Superloop Network Card NT8D04 Superloop Network Card n fa rm c amp D 9 oO N ao o H Call Processor Card NT5D61 IODU C Clock Controller 3 Port Extender va ne CE Pwr Sup NT8D35 Network module This module provides the network switching functions in the Meridian 1 Option 81C Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV and CS 1000M MG Two Network modules are required to make a full network group of 32 loops A maximum of 16 Network modules eight network groups can be configured in the Meridian 1 Option 81C CS 1000M MG and Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV The Network module houses up to four NT8D04 Superloop Network Cards for a total of 16 network loops Superloop network cards are cabled to the backplane of an IPE module In a typical configuration one Conference TDS card is configured in the module
6. 1GB and one hot swappable RMD with 512 MB The system uses a Security Device and an electronic Keycode to perform security authentication The security device is located on the utility card The Keycode file contains information about which features the system provides as well as License limits Core Net modules diagnose faults in field replaceable units for all core hardware including cables In case of a failure a message appears on the system terminal and on the Liquid Crystal Display LCD of the CP card All messages can be stored in a file for future diagnostics Figure 14 CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVcore complex page 38 provides a block diagram of the CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVcore architecture In the CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81CcPCI Core Network module the core side houses the following equipment e one Call Processor Pentium IV CP PIV card e one System Utility Sys Util card e up to four Core to Network Interface cCNI cards e one System Utility Transition Sys Util Trans card e four cCNI Transition CCNI Trans cards Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 38 System architecture Core Net modules diagnose faults in field replaceable units for all core hardware including cables In case of a failure a message appears on the system te
7. CP3 NT5D10 CP or CP4 NT5D03 card 2811 Required per system SDI type card Required per module CE power supply CEPS Call Processor CP card Input Output Disk Unit with CD ROM IODU C Core to Network Interface cCNI card 3 Port Extender 8PE card Clock Controller Card MCLK IPE power supply IPE cards System Monitor PDU Blower unit Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 18 Product description Table 2 Specifications for CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C cont d Top cap one per column e Thermostat harness Air probe harness CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV The CS 1000M SGand the Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PlVare dual CPU systems with standby processing capability fully redundant memory and a full network group Two cPCI Core Network modules and one IPE module are required Additional IPE modules and application modules can be used Figure 3 Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVor Meridian 1 Option 61C page 18 illustrates an Option 61C or Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV With the addition of a Signaling Server Option 61C or Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVbecomes CS 1000M SG Figure 4 CS 1000M SG page 19 illustrates a CS 1000M SG Figure 3 Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVor Meridian 1 Option 61C IPE Module Core Network Module Core Network Module m
8. Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Software architecture 55 Element Manager Element Manager is a software application that provides a web interface to support administration of system components including the Signaling Server With Element Manager single web pages provide access to information traditionally spread throughout multiple overlays Element Manager provides tools to configure and maintain the following components e Call Servers e Media Gateway MG 1000E Expander e MG 1000B e Signaling Servers e Voice Gateway Media Cards NRS Manager NRS Manager is a web based management application used to configure provision and maintain the NRS Key usability improvements introduced in the Linux based NRS Manager are e Enhanced searching and sorting capabilities including wild cards and selectable scope of the search e Capability to copy and move routing entries e Simplified configuration for geographic redundancy e Routing tests are fully integrated with endpoint and routing entry configuration e SIP phone context mapping tools are fully integrated with endpoint and routing entry configuration e Security infrastructure provided by the Enterprise Common Manager framework For more information see Network Routing Service Installation and Commissioning NN43001 564 Software architecture The superloop network card and IPE cards contain micro
9. Meridian 1 digital telephones offer an integrated data option that provides simultaneous voice and data communication over single pair wiring to a port on a digital line card CS 1000Mand Meridian 1Large Systems supports telephones as described in e IP Phones Fundamentals NN43001 368 e Telephones and Consoles Fundamentals NN43001 567 e WLAN Handsets Fundamentals NN43001 505 e DECT Fundamentals NN43120 1 14 Attendant consoles Meridian 1 attendant consoles provide high volume call processing Indicators and a 4 x 40 liquid crystal display LCD provide information required for processing calls and personalizing call answering Loop keys and Incoming Call Indicator ICI keys allow the attendant to handle calls in sequence or to prioritize answering for specific trunk groups An optional busy lamp field provides the attendant with user status Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Hardware architecture 47 Meridian attendant consoles support attendant message center options The attendant console can be connected to a PC to provide electronic directory dial by name and text messaging functions All call processing features can be accessed using the computer keyboard Power equipment Large Systems provide a modular power distribution architecture Each column includes e asyst
10. Services Digital Network line A communication channel or circuit an electrical path loop bidirectional path between network equipment and peripheral equipment module power supplies Individual power units that generate the different DC voltages required by the cards installed in each module Network Equipment hardware subsystem that provides digital multiplexed switching for voice data and signaling paths office data Office data represents system configuration data peripheral equipment data and transient data temporary used for call processing PCM Pulse Code Modulation pedestal The bottom element in a column Each pedestal houses a blower unit an air filter the PDU which contains the column circuit breakers and the system monitor power distribution unit PDU Input power for CS 1000M Large Systemand Meridian 1 Large Systemare brought into the pedestal to the PDU The PDU distributes input power to the column Pulse Code Modulation PCM A modulation technique where the signal is converted from an analog to a digital format by sampling the signal at periodic intervals and digitizing the amplitude into a finite number of discrete levels random access memory RAM A storage system or computer memory accessible by the user for either storing or retrieving information RAM is volatile memory Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 0
11. and IPE The programs can be loaded into the overlay area at the request of maintenance personnel or as part of a daily maintenance routine automatically initiated by the system at a specified time In addition background and signaling diagnostic routines can occupy the overlay area when it is not in use Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 58 System architecture Traffic All systems are equipped with traffic data accumulation programs There is also a resident traffic print program that examines the schedules transfers data from accumulating to holding registers in accordance with schedules and prints the traffic data In addition there is a traffic program used to query and modify schedules options and thresholds Equipment data dump After making service changes the changes must be saved to disk in order to save them When the equipment data dump program is run all the office data in the read write memory is written to the system disk The program can be run automatically during the midnight routine or on a conditional basis for example a data dump would only occur if a software service change has been made It can also be run manually through the system terminal The data dump program is also used to install a new generic version or issue and capture protected data store informatio
12. central processor to drive H 323 and Session Initiation Protocol SIP signaling for IP Phones and IP Peer Networking It provides signaling interfaces to the IP network using software components that operate on the VxWorks real time operating system The legacy Nortel ISP1100 Signalling Server can still be used Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 50 System architecture CS 1000 Release 5 5 introduces three new servers that can host a CS 1000 Release 5 5 Signaling Server e Nortel Common Processor Pentium Mobile server page 50 e International Business Machines X306m server page 51 e Hewlett Packard DL320 G4 server page 51 The Signaling Server has both an ELAN and TLAN network interface The Signaling Server communicates with the Call Server through an ELAN subnet The Signaling Server is mounted in a 19 inch rack The Signaling Server can be installed in a load sharing redundant configuration for higher scalability and reliability The following software components operate on the Signaling Server e Terminal Proxy Server page 52 TPS e SIP H 323 Signaling Gateways page 52 e Network Routing Service page 53 NRS e Element Manager page 55 e Application Server Signaling Server software elements can coexist on one Signaling Serve
13. interfaces through a terminal modem or enterprise IP network The Core side runs in redundant mode one Core operates the system while the other runs diagnostic checks and remains ready to take over if the active Core fails Both Cores are connected to each Network group depending on hardware configuration If one Core fails the second Core immediately takes over call processing The Core shelf backplane is a compact PCI data bus NT4N41 cPCI Core Network module ard QPC43R Peripheral Signaling Card QPC441 3 Port Extender Card 2 Oo o O amp 9 Z 2 2 Cc Q Oo N a z D NT8D04 Superloop Network A NT8D04 Superloop Network Card NT8D04 Superloop Network Card NTRB33 Fiji oO cO c10 c11 c12 c13 c14 c15 CP Li a oa N Hi n gt 553 9123r26revised Network side The Network side of this module contains the cards for half of the Network group 0 The other half of Network group 0 resides in the second core network module The CS 1000M MG and Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV support a Fiber Network Fabric network system with a FIJI card The double slot FIJI NTRB33AF card is installed in slots 8 and 9 on the Net side of the Core Net module while the single slot FIJI NTRB33BBE5 card is installed in slot 9 on the Net side of the Core Net module Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN
14. optic connection between a local system and remote system Large System to Remote IPE site Local Site Large System Remote Sites Fiber management frame Wall mounted Fiber Remote IPE Fiber Peripheral Controller card Fiber optic span Floor standing WO panel at the 4 Fiber Remote IPE rear of the module Optical connectors Fiber optic span Fiber Superloop Network cards Fiber Peripheral Controller card Fiber Remote Multi IPE Interface The Fiber Remote Multi IPE Interface links a Large System with one or more Remote IPE sites to provide Meridian 1 Large System functionality Since the remote IPE system uses the Common Equipment and Network Equipment of the associated local Large System it can deliver the same features and functionality as the local system Figure 20 Meridian 1 Large Systemto Remote IPE connection over fiber optic link page 60 illustrates the fiber optic connection between the local system and remote system Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 60 System architecture The Fiber Remote Multi IPE Interface links the local and remote systems using a fiber optic link over a single mode optical fiber The Fiber Remote Multi IPE Interface is available in four options which allow the same configuration of the superloop connections at the remote sit
15. shows a typical configuration for eight full network groups Additional columns can be added and there can be more than one row of columns With the addition of a Signaling Server Meridian 1 Option 81C or Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PlVbecomes a CS 1000M MG Figure 6 CS 1000M MG page 22 illustrates the CS 1000M MG Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIVor Option 81C IPE IPE IPE IPE j at Group 1 shelf 1 loops 48 to 63 le Network shelf Group 2 shelf 1 Group 3 shelf 1 Group 4 sheit 1 Group 5 shelf 1 Group 6 shelf 1 Group 7 sheit 1 loops 80 to 95 loops 144 to 150 Joopo 144 to 159 loops 176 to 191 loope 208 i 223 loops 240 to 255 a zj a Group 5 shelf O Group 6 shelf 0 Group 7 shelf O loops 96 to 143 Core 1 gt SSH Core 0 Applications IPE IPE IPE IPE loops 128 to 144 loops 160 10 175 jloops 192 to 207 loops 224 10 239114 popes 122 te 14 Hoops 1901175 Jeune 192 207 tps 224102301 Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 22 Product description Figure 6 CS 1000M MG 4 Busi ness Policy 7 Switch prr m pas mi fe Group 1 shelf 1 Group 2 shelf 1 Group 3 shelf 1 Group 4 shell 1 5 s 1 F loops 48 to 63 loops BO to 95 Joops 112 10 127 loop
16. system configuration and transient data Resident programs Resident programs are always available in memory during system operation Some resident programs are permanently programmed into the ROM portion of system memory Other resident programs are automatically loaded into system memory at system power up Resident programs include e Error Monitor which continuously monitors call processing e initialize Program which locates faults rebuilds data and releases reserve memory areas e Overlay Loader which locates checks and loads programs into the overlay area e Overload Monitor which monitors the volume of system messages and determines where overloads occur e Resident Trunk Diagnostic which monitors all trunk calls e System Loader which loads resident programs from the disk drive unit into system memory at power up e Traffic Monitor which examines the system schedule transfers traffic data from accumulating to holding registers and produces reports Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Software architecture 57 All software programs including the nonresident programs listed in the following section are resident in and accessible from the memory on the cards listed above Nonresident programs Nonresident programs are stored on data disks and loaded into the overla
17. 00M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 34 System architecture Hardware architecture CS 1000M and Meridian 1systems are circuit switched digital systems that provide voice and data transmission The internal hardware is divided into the following functional areas see Figure 13 Large System basic architecture page 35 on Figure 13 Large System basic architecture page 35 e Common Control Complex Common Equipment circuit cards provide the processor control software execution and memory functions of the system e Network Interface Common Equipment circuit cards perform switching functions between the processor and Intelligent Peripheral Equipment IPE cards Note As shown in Figure 13 Large System basic architecture page 35 the network interface function is generally considered a subset of the Common Equipment functions e IPE circuit cards provide the interface between the network and connected devices including Terminal Equipment and trunks e Terminal Equipment includes telephones and attendant consoles and may include equipment such as data terminals printers and modems e Power Equipment provides the electrical voltages required for system operation and cooling and sensor equipment for system protection Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05
18. 021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 68 List of terms top cap A top cap is mounted on the top module of each column It provides airflow exits EMI RFI shielding I O cable entry and exit and overhead cable rack mounting The top cap covers thermal sensor assemblies for the column trunk A single circuit between two points both of which are switching centers or individual distribution points universal equipment module UEM A modular self contained hardware cabinet that houses a card cage power supply backplane circuit cards and other basic equipment When equipped the UEM becomes a specific type of module such as a CPU module or Network module UPS Universal Power Supply V AC Voltage Alternating Current V DC Voltage Direct Current Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks All Rights Reserved Release 5 5 Publication NN43021 110 Document status Standard Document revision 02 05 Document release date 30 September 2008 To provide feedback or to report a problem in this document go to www nortel com documentfeedback www nortel com Sourced in Canada LEGAL NOTICE While the in
19. 08 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Introduction This document is a global document Contact your system supplier or your Nortel representative to verify that the hardware and software described are supported in your area Subject WARNING Before a Large System can be installed a network assessment must be performed and the network must be VolP ready If the minimum VoIP network requirements are not met the system will not operate properly For information on the minimum VoIP network requirements and converging a data network with VoIP refer to Converging the Data Network with VoIP NN43001 260 This document provides an overview of the general design and features of CS 1000Mand Meridian 1 Large Systems Note on legacy products and releases This NTP contains information about systems components and features that are compatible with Nortel Communication Server 1000 Release 5 5 software For more information on legacy products and releases click the Technical Documentation link under Support amp Training on the Nortel home page www nortel com Applicable systems This document applies to the following systems e Communication Server 1000E CS 1000E CP PII CP PIV and CP PM e Communication Server 1000M Single Group CS 1000M SG CP PII CP PIV Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright
20. 14 Product description All Large Systems consist of Universal Equipment Modules UEM stacked one on top of another to form a column Each column contains a pedestal a top cap and up to four modules A system can have one column or multiple columns Each UEM is a self contained unit that houses a card cage and backplane power and ground cabling power units input output I O panels circuit cards and cables When the card cage is installed the function of the UEM is established and the module is no longer universal The system modules are as follows e NT4N41 Core Network module for CS 1000M MG CS 1000M SG Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV and Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV e NT5D21 Core Network module for CS 1000M HG CS 1000M SG CS 1000M MG Option 51C 61C and 81C e NT8D35 Network module required for CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV Option 81C e NT8D37 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment IPE module required for Large Systems e Fiber Remote IPE module optional for Large Systems Multi Group e Carrier Remote IPE module optional for Large Systems The pedestal generally houses a blower unit air filter Power Distribution Unit PDU and System Monitor The top cap provides airflow exits I O cable entry and exit and overhead cable rack mounting Thermal sensor assemblies for the column are attached to a perforated panel on top of the highest module in the column under the top cap A system can have one column or mu
21. 2 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 67 read only memory ROM Storage system or computer memory that is burned into the microprocessor chip and can be read but not written to or modified ROM is nonvolatile memory redundancy The duplication of software or hardware or both such as redundant CPUs used as a standby in case one fails SDI Serial Data Interface A family of cards equipped with SDI ports provide the I O interface for the CS 1000M Large Systemand Meridian 1 Large System software A set of programmed instruction sequences stored either as resident programs in system memory or as nonresident programs stored on disk and loaded into memory when needed software generic A term used to identify the system software Each software generic has a series of releases such as Release 25 system monitor A microprocessor based circuit card that controls and monitors the status of cooling equipment and power related hardware and functions system utility card Provides an interface between the security device and the computer TDS Tone and Digit Switch Time Compression Multiplexing TCM The combination of two or more information channels into a single transmission channel by assigning each information channel an exclusive periodic transmission time interval TN Terminal Number Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43
22. 43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 26 Product description The double slot FIJI NTRB33AF card is installed in slots 2 and 3 on the Network module while the single slot FIJI NTRB33BBE5 card is installed in slot 2 on the Network module NT5D21 Core Network module This module provides common control and network interface functions in CS 1000M SG CS 1000M MG CS 1000M HG Meridian 1 Option 51C Meridian 1 Option 61C and Meridian 1 Option 81C Two Core Network modules are required in the CS 1000M SG CS 1000M MG Meridian 1 Option 81C and Meridian 1 Option 61C systems to provide redundant common control operation If a failure occurs in one module the function is transferred to the appropriate circuit cards in the other module without a loss of service One Core Network module is required in the CS 1000M HGor Option 51C system One section of this module houses the common control complex CPU memory up to three CNI cards and mass storage functions The other section supports a Conference card one Peripheral Signaling card one 3 Port Extender card and optional network cards Note CNI card slots 13 and 14 remain empty Each Core Network module houses up to four NT8D04 Superloop Network Cards for a total of 16 network loops Superloop Network cards are cabled to the backplane of an IPE module In a typical configuration one conference TDS card is configured in the module leaving
23. 7 lists the specifications for these systems Figure 1 Meridian 1 Option 51C page 16 illustrates an Option 51C system With the addition of a Signaling Server Meridian 1 Option 51C becomes a CS 1000M HG Figure 2 CS 1000M HG page 16 on Figure 2 CS 1000M HG page 16 illustrates a CS 1000M HG Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 16 Product description Figure 1 Meridian 1 Option 51C Core Network Module Meridian 1 Option 51C 553 AAA0911 Figure 2 CS 1000M HG Business Policy Switch Signaling Server Core Network Module 553 AAA1613 EPS Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Table 2 Specifications for CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C System options 17 System characteristics Maximum number of ports Input voltage Number of CPUs Number of network loops Memory options Release 25 Succession 3 0 CS 1000 Release 4 5 Software generic Base hardware Core Network module IPE module Pedestal one per column Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 1000 208 V AC or 48 V DC 4 16 NT5D10 CP or NT5D03 CP card CP3 NT5D10 CP or CP4 NT5D03 card
24. NORTEL Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview Release 5 5 Document Revision 02 05 www nortel com NN43021 110 Nortel Communication Server 1000 Release 5 5 Publication NN43021 110 Document status Standard Document release date 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks All Rights Reserved Sourced in Canada LEGAL NOTICE While the information in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable except as otherwise expressly agreed to in writing NORTEL PROVIDES THIS DOCUMENT AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED The information and or products described in this document are subject to change without notice Nortel Nortel Logo the Globemark SL 1 Meridian 1 and Succession are trademarks of Nortel Networks All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Contents New in this Release 5 Other 5 Revision History 5 How to get help 7 Getting help from the Nortel Web site 7 Getting help over the telephone from a Nortel Solutions Center 7 Getting help from a specialist by using an Express Routing Code 7 Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller 8 Introduction 9 Subject 9 Applicable systems 9 Intended audience 10 Conventions 10 Related information 11 Product description 13 Contents 13 Introduction 13 System options 15 CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C 15 CS 1000M SG
25. S registration eliminates the need for manual configuration of IP addresses and numbering plan information at every site SIP Proxy Communication Server CS 1000 Release 5 5 adds a transaction stateful SIP Proxy to the IP Peer Network A SIP Proxy acts as both a server and a client A SIP Proxy receives requests determines where to send the requests and acting as a client on behalf of SIP endpoints passes requests to another server A SIP Proxy makes the following features and functionality which are provided by CS 1000 Release 5 5 possible 1 Transport Layer Security TLS TLS provides the NRS with private secure signaling message authentication confidentiality and integrity through end to end encryption of media exchanged between two SIP endpoints 2 Mixed transport layer protocol A mixed transport layer protocol enables gateways using TCP TLS over TCP or UDP to interoperate 3 Network features By default the SIP Proxy and Redirect Server functions as a SIP Proxy However an endpoint can request transaction by transaction that the SIP Proxy act as a SIP Redirect Server A SIP Redirect Server receives requests but does not pass the requests to another server Instead a SIP Redirect Server sends a response back to the SIP endpoint indicating the IP address of the called user 4 Post routing SIP URI modification 5 Transaction forking Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1
26. Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Hardware architecture 35 Figure 13 Large System basic architecture COMMON EQUIPMENT COMMON CONTROL COMPLEX Processor memory mass storage functions T COMMON EQUIPMENT NETWORK INTERFACE Circuit switching functions INTELLIGENT PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT Line trunk and data interfaces E q u i p m e n t TERMINAL EQUIPMENT Telephones attendant consoles data equipment 553 AAA2257 Common control complex The processor is the common control complex of the system It provides the sequences to process voice and data connections monitor call activity and perform system administration and maintenance The processor communicates with the network interface over a common control bus that carries the flow of information The common control complex consists of e the processor card or cards that provide the computing power for system operation e system memory that stores all operating software programs and data unique to each system Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 36 System architecture e the disk drive unit that provides mass storage for operating programs and data e VO interfaces that provide an information exchange between the user and the system CS 1000M and Meridian 1
27. and Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV 18 CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV 21 System modules 24 NT4N41 Core Network module 24 NT5D21 Core Network module 26 NT8D35 Network module 27 Fiber Network Fabric 29 NT8D37 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment module 30 Fiber Remote IPE module 31 Carrier Remote IPE 31 System architecture 33 Contents 33 Hardware architecture 34 Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks angi Redundancy 62 Communication S Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks New in this Release There have been no updates to the document in this release Other Revision History September 2008 Standard 02 05 This document is up issued to add content about FIJI redesign in System modules chapter September 2008 Standard 02 04 This document is issued to support Communication Server 1000 Release 5 5 July 2008 Standard 02 03 This document is issued to support Communication Server 1000 Release 5 5 December 2007 Standard 02 02 This document is issued to support Communication Server 1000 Release 5 5 June 2007 Standard 1 02 This document is up issued to remove the Nortel Networks Confidential statement May 2007 Standard 1 01 This document is issued to support Communication Server 1000 Release 5 0 This document contains information previously contained in the f
28. and peripheral devices video disk network etc Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 65 cPCI Transition card Peripheral Component Interconnect Transition Card Connects the Core module cards to the 3PE cards in the Network modules CP PIV The successor to the Pentium Il from Intel Pentium IV refers to the Pentium IV CPU chip CPU Central Processing Unit DC Direct Current diagnostic programs Software routines used to test equipment and identify faulty components digital signal A signal made up of discrete noncontinuous pulses whose information is contained in the duration periods and or amplitude DTR Digitone Receiver electromagnetic interference EMI Unwanted electromagnetic static coupling such as a ham radio signal being heard on a television or causing static noise interference firmware A set of instruction sequences stored permanently in hardware ROM input output I O Exchange between a machine and end user equipment IODU C Input Output Disk Unit with CD ROM IPB Inter Processor Bus IPE Intelligent Peripheral Equipment Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 66 List of terms ISDN Integrated
29. apabilities only apply to IP elements for example to IP Phones and Media Gateways Geographic Redundancy does not apply to TDM elements For more information on the Geographic Redundancy feature see System Redundancy Fundamentals NN43001 507 Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 63 List of terms AC Alternating Current analog A process that models information in the form of a continuously varying parameter such as current voltage or phase analog signal A signal that varies in a continuous manner such as voice or music An analog signal can be contrasted with a digital signal which represents only discrete states The signal emitted by a data telephone has both analog and discrete characteristics architecture The interrelationship between the parts of a system the framework of a system backplane A printed circuit board that extends across the width of the card cage and connects to the circuit card connectors battery backup System power furnished by standby batteries that are charged by a charger If commercial power fails the batteries maintain service for a limited period of time determined by the size of the batteries and the traffic on the system capacity The information carrying ability of a telecommunications facility group network or system measured in b
30. core processor cards support extensive networking and provide intensive use of software features and applications including call centers of up to 1000 agents The core software architecture incorporates a real time multitasking operating system as well as code that delivers features and call processing This architecture guarantees feature transparency to the user upgrading the core CPU The core architecture also provides significant operation administration and maintenance enhancements for the people who work closely with the system software and hardware All core overlays reside in Dynamic Random Access Memory DRAM after they are loaded from the hard disk during an initial software load software is shipped on redundant hard disks The Resident Overlays featured in core based systems ensure subsecond speeds in accessing the overlays The capacity enhancement in the core architecture is provided by the core control complex In Large Systems with cPCI Core Network modules the core control complex refers to the two Core Network modules Core Network 0 and Core Network 1 The Core and Core Network modules are fully redundant with Core 1 duplicating the contents of Core 0 The backplane in the CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIVCore modules is a compact Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI data bus PCI provides a high speed data path between the CPU and peripheral devices PCI runs at 33MHz supports 32 and 64 bit data paths a
31. ds page 44 lists the IPE cards and the number of terminations each supports Table 5 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment cards Number of Intelligent Peripheral Equipment cards terminations Controller cards NT8D01 Controller Card 4 NT8D01 Controller Card 2 Line cards NT1R20 OPS Analog Line card 8 NT5KO2 Analog Line card 16 NT5K96 Analog Line card 16 NT8D02 Digital Line card 16 to 32 NT8D09 Analog Message Waiting Line card 16 Trunk cards NT5K07 Universal Trunk card NT5K17 Direct Dial Inward Trunk card NT5K18 Extended CO Trunk card NT5K19 E amp M 2280 Hz Trunk card NT5K36 Direct Inward Direct Outward Dial card NT5K70 Extended CO Trunk card Note Terminal number TN density per segment is 16 to 128 TNs with 64 to 512 TNs per IPE module The maximum TN density assumes all slots are equipped with NT8D02 Digital Line cards with 16 voice and 16 data TNs provisioned A typical mix of line and trunk cards yields a nominal density of 64 TNs per segment 256 TNs per IPE module Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Hardware architecture 45 Table 5 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment cards cont d Number of Intelligent Peripheral Equipment cards terminations NT5K71 Extended CO Trunk card NT5K72 E amp M Trunk card NT5K82 Extended CO Trunk card NT5K83 E amp M Trunk card NT5K84 Di
32. e as the configuration of the IPE modules at the local site e Single mode fiber supporting four superloops e Single mode fiber supporting two superloops e Multi mode fiber supporting four superloops e Multi mode fiber supporting two superloops Figure 20 Meridian 1 Large Systemto Remote IPE connection over fiber optic link Meridian 1 Large System Local site Fiber Remote Multi IPE Interface units 1 4 Superloops p p Remote IPE Remote site TT C 1 Meridian 1 System Monitor System Monitor Cable J5 toJ6 AMBI Cable J5 to J5 553 7119 For more information on Fiber Remote IPE seeFiber Remote IPE Fundamentals NN43021 554 For more information on the Fiber Remote Multi IPE Interface see Fiber Remote Multi IPE Interface Fundamentals N43021 556 Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Configuration options 61 Carrier Remote IPE The Carrier Remote IPE provides functionality by installing only IPE modules and IPE cards at a distant site The Remote IPE shares the system s Common and Network Equipment to provide the same functions and features to remote subscribers that are available to local system subscribers A floor standing column or a wall mounted cabinet Carrier Remote IPE is installed at the remote site and is connected to the Meridian 1 Large System using T1 o
33. e loops such as conference and TDS loops which provide call progress tones and outpulsing The following cards provide basic network switching control e The NT8D04 Superloop Network card provides switching for four loops grouped together in an entity called a superloop e The NT5D12 Digital Trunk card provides switching for two DTI PRI loops and takes one network slot e The NT5D97 Digital Trunk card provides switching for two DTI2 PRI2 loops and takes one network slot The NT5D12 and NT5D97 Digital Trunk cards replace the functionality of the QPC720 DTI PRI and QPC414 Network card which provided switching for two loops Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 40 System architecture Network organization Network loops are organized into groups system is generally configured as one of the following e a half group system CS 1000M HG that provides up to 16 loops e asingle group system CS 1000M SG that provides up to 32 loops e amulti group system CS 1000M MG that provides up to 256 loops The Fiber Junctor Interface FIJI cards in the Network modules are connected with fiber optic cables to form a Dual Ring Fiber Network This network consists of two separate rings one ring connects all the Network shelf Os while the second ring connects all the Network shelf 1s This network c
34. em monitor that provides power cooling and general system monitoring capabilities error and status reporting down to the specific column and module e circuit breaker protection e acooling system with forced air impellers that automatically adjusts velocity to meet the cooling requirements of the system e backup capabilities Each module includes e an individual power supply unit with shut off switch or breaker protection e auniversal quick connect power wiring harness that distributes input voltages and monitor signals to the power supply All options are available in both AC power and DC power versions The selection of an AC or DC powered system is determined primarily by reserve power requirements and existing power equipment at the installation site Although AC powered and DC powered systems have different internal power components the internal architecture is virtually identical AC and DC powered systems differ primarily in the external power components AC power AC powered systems require no external power components and can plug directly into commercial AC utility power AC powered systems are especially suitable for applications that do not require reserve power They are also recommended systems that require reserve power with backup times ranging from 15 minutes to 8 hours If reserve power is required with an AC powered system an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS along with its associated batteri
35. entium 4 processor 3 6 GHz e Two 80 GB SATA Hard drives 1 configured e 4 GB PC2 4200 ECC DDR2 SDRAM 2 GB configured e Two 10 100 1000BaseT Ethernet ports e One CD R DVD ROM drive e One serial port e Three USB ports e For more information about installing and configuring the HP DL320 G4 server as a Signaling Server see Signaling Server Installation and Commissioning NN43001 312 Terminal Proxy Server The Terminal Proxy Server TPS acts as a signaling gateway between the IP Phones and the Call Server using the UNIStim protocol It performs the following functions e converts the IP Phone UNIStim messages into messages the Call Server can interpret e allows IP Phones to access telephony features provided by the Call Server The TPS also controls IP Phone registration SIP H 323 Signaling Gateways SIP H 323 Signaling Gateways are software components configured on virtual loops similar to IP Phones They bridge existing call processing features and the IP network They also enable access to the routing and features in the MCDN feature set Note 1 The SIP H 323 Signaling Gateway must register with the Network Routing Service NRS Note 2 Virtual TNs enable you to configure service data without hardwiring IP Phones to the CS 1000M system Virtual TNs are configured in LD 97 To support IP Peer Networking dual Call Servers in a CS 1000M must be associated with Signaling Servers that run SIP H 323 Signaling Gateway
36. es either internal or external to the unit is installed in series with the AC power source see Figure 17 ExternalAC power architecture with reserve Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 48 System architecture power page 48 An AC powered system that does not require long term backup can benefit from a UPS with short term backup because the UPS typically provides power conditioning during normal operation as well as reserve power during short outages or blowouts Figure 17 External AC power architecture with reserve power Large System rear view Battery bank may be inside UPS A IE input AC voltage AC ds UPS 9 Required Es Optional reserve power 553 3201 DC power DC powered systems always require external rectifiers to convert commercial AC power into the standard 48 V DC required within the system see Figure 18 ExternalDC power architecture with reserve power page 49 Batteries are generally used with DC powered systems as the traditional telecommunications powering method is for the rectifiers to continuously charge a bank of batteries while the system power floats in parallel on the battery voltage However batteries are only required if reserve power is needed A variety of rectifiers and distribution equipment can be used to supply
37. es digital and analog trunk access to the local Public Switched Telephone Network PSTN The branch office connects to the main office over Virtual Trunks on an enterprise IP network or a WAN The main office transmits and controls IP Phone calls and IP network connections If the main office fails to function or if there is a network outage the MG 1000B Small System Controller SSC provides service to the telephones located in the branch office This enables the IP Phones to survive the outage between the branch office and the main office A branch office can be created as a new hardware configuration or by converting an existing Small System to a branch office The functionality is the same in both configurations For more information on the Branch Office feature see Branch Office Installation and Commissioning NN43001 314 Geographic Redundancy Geographic Redundancy enables a customer to duplicate the entire redundant processing core of a CS 1000M SGor CS 1000M MGsystem at a remote location at any distance over the customer WAN The duplicate core can then take over processing if the primary system fails for any reason Geographic Redundancy also offers automatic database replication between main and standby systems to promote a smooth transition When this configuration is implemented the customer enhances the disaster recovery capability of the network and further secures ultra high reliability Note Geographic Redundancy c
38. examples NT4N41 Core Network module This module provides common control and network interface functions With the CS 1000M MGand the Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV two Core Net modules are installed side by side With the CS 1000M SGand the Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV the modules are stacked or mounted side by side One section of this module houses the common control complex CPU memory up to four cCNI cards and mass storage functions The other section supports a Conference card one Peripheral Signaling card one 3 Port Extender card and optional network cards Note cCNI card slots 13 and 14 remain empty Each Core Network module houses up to four NT8D04 Superloop Network Cards for a total of 16 network loops Superloop Network cards are cabled to the backplane of an IPE module In a typical configuration one conference TDS card is configured in the module leaving 14 voice data loops available Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Figure 7 System modules 25 Figure 7 NT4N41 cPCI Core Network module page 25 illustrates an NT4N41 Core Network module Core side The Core side of the module contains the circuit cards that process calls manage network resources store system memory maintain the user database and monitor the system These circuit cards also provide administration
39. external DC power Existing customer equipment can be used or a system that Nortel either supplies or recommends such as the Small or Large Candeo can be used The Small Candeo is appropriate for Single Group or Multi Group systems that do not require more than 300 A while the Large Candeo is suitable for larger systems In all cases equipment for rectification and distribution is required while reserve batteries are optional Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Hardware architecture 49 Figure 18 ExternalDC power architecture with reserve power Large System rear view 553 3202 Candeo DC power system The Candeo platform provides a simple quick to deploy and easy to operate power solution Based upon modular building blocks rectifiers System Manager DC distribution and battery connection modules the system is designed to power 48 V DC applications The Large Candeo power system uses 50 A rectifiers and has a capacity of 1000 A the Small Candeo SP48300 uses 30 A rectifiers and has a capacity of 300 A Both Large and Small Candeo systems provide plug and walk away installation and setup The platform can be reconfigured or expanded while it remains online Signaling Server CS 1000Msystems use a Signaling Server The Signaling Server is an PC based server that provides a
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41. gular network loops the increased bandwidth and a larger pool of timeslots increases network traffic capacity for each 120 timeslot bundle by 25 percent at a PO 1 grade of service The NT8D37 IPE module is divided into segments numbered 0 3 of four card slots each see Figure 15 Superloop segments in the IPE module page 41 Segment 0 consists of slots 0 3 segment 1 consists of slots 4 7 segment 2 consists of slots 8 11 and segment 3 consists of slots 12 15 Figure 15 Superloop segments in the IPE module SegmentO Segment 1 Segment2 Segment3 ES ES and trunk cards A superloop is made up of NT8D04 Superloop Network cards NT8D01AC or NT8D01BC Controller 4 or NT8D01AD Controller 2 cards and from one to eight IPE segments The NT8D01BC Controller 4 replaces the NT8D01AC and NT8D01AD Controller cards for replacements and new installations Intelligent line and trunk cards NT8D01 Controller Card A number of superloop to segment configurations are possible e one segment per superloop requires four superloop network cards and one controller 4 card e two segments per superloop requires two superloop network cards and one controller 2 card Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 42 System architecture e four segments per superloop requires one superloop network card and
42. iber Junctor Interface FIJI card e Network cards e Superloop Network cards e Conference TDS card e CE power supply e Hybrid Bus Terminators Cards in the back of the module e System Utility Transition Sys Util Trans card e cCNI Transition cCNI Trans cards Superloop Network card e Clock Controller card e SDI type card DDP2 pack e MSDL IPE module IPE power supply e Controller card e IPE cards Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 24 Product description Table 4 Specifications for CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 Option 81C CP PIV cont d Pedestal one per column e System monitor Power Distribution Unit PDU e Blower unit Top cap one per column e Thermostat harness Air probe harness System modules Each type of module is available in AC powered and DC powered versions except the NT8D36 InterGroup module that does not require power AC power modules generally require a module power distribution unit MPDU to provide circuit breakers for the power supplies DC powered modules do not require an MPDU because a switch on each power supply performs the same function as the MPDU circuit breakers Note In the UK DC powered modules must be used The figures in this chapter show a typical configuration for each module DC power is represented in these
43. its per second bps card cage A frame for holding circuit cards in a module also called a card chassis Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 64 List of terms CBT CE Core Bus Terminator Common Equipment Central Office CO The site where a telephone company terminates customer lines and houses the switching equipment that interconnects those lines central processing unit CPU circuit cards CNI co The main portion of a computer that contains the primary storage arithmetic and logic units and the control unit may also mean a mainframe computer Cards which carry the electronics for particular functions such as memory and switching functions Most cards are housed in the card cage in a module and connect to the backplane Some cards must be installed in dedicated slots in a card cage Also called circuit packs or boards Core to Network Interface See Central Office Common Equipment CE configuration CP cPCI A hardware subsystem that houses one or more central processing units CPUs memory cards disk drive units and service cards A group of machines hardware that are interconnected and are programmed to operate as a system Call Processor Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI provides a high speed data path between the CPU
44. l Equipment Using pulse code modulation PCM Intelligent Peripheral Equipment IPE converts analog signals to digital signals before switching is performed by the network This conversion method samples the amplitude of the analog signal at a rate of twice the highest signal frequency then converts the amplitude into a series of coded pulses For telecommunications the PCM sampling frequency standard is 8 kHz Compressing expanding companding PCM is a standard technique for using 8 bit words to efficiently represent the range of voice and data signals Two standards for companding A Law and u Law are recognized worldwide IPE conforms to both standards the standard required is selected through software Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 44 System architecture IPE is associated with network loops IPE cards are supported by NT8D04 Superloop Network Card loops The traffic requirements of all IPE cards provisioned on a particular network loop must match the traffic capacity of that loop IPE includes e controller cards that provide timing and control sequences and monitoring capabilities e analog and digital line and trunk cards that provide interfaces to equipment outside the modules such as telephones data terminals and trunks Table 5 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment car
45. leaving 14 voice data loops available In CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV the Conference TDS cards are located in the Core Network module The Clock Controller must be installed in slot 13 Figure 9 NT8D35 Network module page 28 shows the cards housed in the module Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 28 Product description Figure 9 NT8D35 Network module CEMpdue o Peiphera Soraing NETWOAK NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK NETWOAK Clack Contoler PROTI Pat Extender Ful 32 34 26 38 40 42 44 46 3335 3739 41 43 45 47 The Network module can be used as a PRI DTI expansion module The number of PRI DTI expansion modules that can be used is determined by traffic considerations Figure 10 NT8D35 Network module configured for PRI DTI expansion page 29 shows the card slot configuration when the Network module is used for PRI DTI expansion Note The bus terminating units BTUs that are equipped in the NT8D35AA and NT8D35DC Network module configuration are not required for and will interfere with the PRI DTI expansion configuration The NT8D35BA and NT8D35EA Network modules do not use or need BTUs for any application Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02
46. ltiple columns To comply with FCC and CSA standards for containing electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference EMI RFI spacer kits connect the columns in a multiple column system If a Signaling Server is added to a previously CISPR Class B system previously used in some specific countries the system is now Compliant to Class A Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks System options 15 System options This document includes information on the following Large Systems e CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C enhanced common control complex single CPU and one half network group e CS 1000M SG Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV and Meridian 1 Option 61C enhanced common control complex dual CPU and one full network group e CS 1000M MG Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV Meridian 1 Option 81 and Meridian 1 Option 81C enhanced common control complex dual CPU and multiple network groups These systems are available in AC and DC powered versions CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C The CS 1000M HGand the Meridian 1 Option 51C are single CPU systems with a half network group One Core Network module and one IPE module are required Additional IPE modules Remote IPE modules and application modules can be used Table 2 Specifications for CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C page 1
47. n such as speed call lists that may be changed by a user Software audit This program monitors system operation and gives an indication of the general state of the system operation The program is concerned mainly with the system software When a software problem is encountered the program attempts to clear the problem automatically Configuration options Large Systems offer the following configuration options to support increased system redundancy Fiber Remote IPE page 58 e Carrier Remote IPE page 61 e Branch Office page 62 e Geographic Redundancy page 62 Fiber Remote IPE Large Systems can be configured in a distributed system to support remote subscribers using Remote IPE modules or small cabinets Fiber optic links are used to connect the Remote IPE modules and small cabinets to the PBXs Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Configuration options 59 Figure 19 In a distributed system subscriber connections are the same at local IPE modules as they are at Remote IPE modules or small cabinets Furthermore because Remote IPE equipment uses common and network equipment from the local system subscriber functions and features are the same at local and remote sites Figure 19 Large System to Remote IPE site page 59 illustrates the fiber
48. n Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 12 Communication Se Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Product description Contents This section contains information on the following topics Introduction page 13 System options page 15 CS 1000M HGand Meridian 1 Option 51C page 15 CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIV page 18 CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV page 21 System modules page 24 NT4N41 Core Network module page 24 NT5D21 Core Network module page 26 NT8D35 Network module page 27 Fiber Network Fabric page 29 NT8D37 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment module page 30 Fiber Remote IPE module page 31 Carrier Remote IPE page 31 Introduction CAUTION Before a Large System can be installed a network assessment must be performed and the network must be VolP ready If the minimum VoIP network requirements are not met the system will not operate properly For information on the minimum VoIP network requirements and converging a data network with VoIP refer to Converging the Data Network with VoIP Fundamentals NN43001 260 Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks
49. nd bus mastering The backplane in the system is divided into core and network sides The network side allows up to eight network cards to be installed for call processing capability In the CS 1000M HGand Option 51C Core Network module the core side houses the following equipment e one Call Processor CP card e one Input Output Disk Unit with CD ROM IODU C e one Core to Network Interface CNI or CNI 3 card Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Hardware architecture 37 In the CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVCore Network module the core side houses the following equipment e one Call Processor Pentium IV CP PIV card e one System Utility Sys Util card e one Core to Network Interface cCNI cards e one System Utility Transition Sys Util Trans card e four cCNI Transition CCNI Trans cards Cabling between the CP cards allows memory shadowing and dual CPU operation The CNI and CNI 3 cards provide the interface between the IPB and the network shelf and between the CP card and three port extender cards in the network shelf Each CNI card provides two ports Each CNI 3 card supports three ports In a typical configuration three CNI 3 cards support eight network groups Software is now installed with 2 Compact Flash cards one embedded on the CP PIV pack FMD
50. ollowing legacy document now retired Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview 553 3021 010 August 2005 Standard 3 00 This document is up issued to support Communication Server 1000 Release 4 5 September 2004 Standard 2 00 This document is up issued for Communication Server 1000 Release 4 0 October 2003 Standard 1 00 This document is a new NTP for Succession 3 0 It was created to support a restructuring of the Documentation Library This document contains information previously contained in the following legacy document now retired System Overview 553 3001 100 Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 6 New in this Release Communication Se Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks How to get help This chapter explains how to get help for Nortel products and services Getting help from the Nortel Web site The best way to get technical support for Nortel products is from the Nortel Technical Support Web site www nortel com support This site provides quick access to software documentation bulletins and tools to address issues with Nortel products From this site you can download software documentation and product bulletins e search the Technical Support Web site and the Nortel Knowledge Base for answers to technical issues
51. ommunicates on a subset of the Sonet OC12c protocol 622 MB bandwidth on each ring The Dual Ring fiber optic cable configuration provides complete non blocking communication between the Network groups this eliminates the incidence of busy signals for calls switched between groups Each FIJI card can handle 32 PCM links A system of eight Network groups provides 8000 timeslots for 4000 simultaneous conversations This Dual Ring network is fully redundant each of the fiber optic cable rings is capable of handling the traffic for an entire eight group network If a fault in one ring is detected the other ring automatically takes over call processing No calls are lost during the switchover The Dual Ring Fiber network operated under four states e Normal Traffic is shared between the two rings Each FIJI card drives 480 timeslots e Full Traffic is handled by a single ring Each FIJI card drives 960 timeslots e Survival FIJI cards in both rings are used to maintain intergroup traffic e Disabled The ring is inactive and does not support call processing Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Hardware architecture 41 Superloop network configurations By combining four network loops the superloop network card makes 120 timeslots available to IPE cards Compared to re
52. on Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Related information 11 The following systems are referred to generically as Large System e Communication Server 1000M Single Group CS 1000M SG e Communication Server 1000M Multi Group CS 1000M MG e Meridian 1 PBX 61CCP PII CP PIV e Meridian 1 PBX 81CCP PII CP PIV Related information This section lists information sources that relate to this document NTPs The following NTPs are referenced in this document e IP Peer Networking Installation and Commissioning NN43001 313 e Converging the Data Network with VolP Fundamentals NN43001 260 e Branch Office Installation and Commissioning NN43001 314 e System Redundancy Fundamentals NN43001 507 e Telephones and Consoles Fundamentals NN43001 567 IP Phones Fundamentals NN43001 368 e Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Planning and Engineering NN43021 220 e Fiber Remote IPE Fundamentals NN43021 554 e Carrier Remote IPE Fundamentals NN43021 555 e Fiber Remote Multi IPE Interface Fundamentals N43021 556 e WLAN Handsets Fundamentals NN43001 505 e DECT Fundamentals NN43120 1 14 e Signaling Server Installation and Commissioning NN43001 312 CD ROM To obtain Nortel documentation on CD ROM contact your Nortel customer representative Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communicatio
53. one controller 2 card e eight segments per superloop requires one superloop network card and two controller 2 cards e one segment per superloop three segments on a second superloop requires two superloop network cards and one controller 2 card e two segments per superloop six segments on a second superloop requires two superloop network cards and two controller 2 cards As an example of a superloop configuration Figure 16 Eight segments per superloop page 43 shows eight segments per superloop If a segment in this configuration is equipped with analog line cards and trunk cards a high concentration environment of 120 timeslots to 128 512 Terminal Numbers TNs is provided If half of the data TNs on digital line cards are enabled this configuration provides a concentration of 120 timeslots to 768 TNs For a detailed description of superloop to segment configurations see Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Planning and Engineering NN43021 220 Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Hardware architecture 43 Figure 16 Eight segments per superloop SegmentO Segment 1 Segment2 Segment3 ES ES ps trunk Intelligent line and trunk cards NT8D01 Controller 2 Card NT8D04 Superloop Network Card SegmentO Segment 1 Segment2 Segment3 Intelligent Periphera
54. processors that allow software changes and upgrades from the disk drive unit to be downloaded These downloads can occur automatically after a system reload or manually through software program commands Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 56 System architecture Call processing maintenance and administration are controlled by software programs stored either as firmware programs as software programs resident in system memory or as nonresident programs on disk The information that describes system configuration and associated IPE is called office data This data resides in the system memory and on disk Firmware Firmware provides fundamental programs consisting of hard wired logic instructions stored in Programmable Read only Memory PROM Firmware programs manipulate data in the central processor and control input output operations error diagnostics and recovery routines Software Software programs consist of instruction sequences that control call processing IPE administration and maintenance functions Several generic software programs with optional feature packages are available Office data Office data describes the characteristics of the system in terms of configuration and call dependent information such as features and services Office data is arranged in blocks defining IPE
55. r Card which is the peripheral equipment controller and up to 16 IPE cards supporting up to 512 terminal numbers 256 voice and 256 data The controller card is cabled to the NT8D04 Superloop Network Card Figure 12 NT8D37 IPE module page 31 shows the card slot assignments in the module Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks System modules 31 Figure 12 NT8D37 IPE module Intelligent line cards Intelligent trunk cards Intelligent line cardsd Intelligent trunk cardsd BRSC NT8D01 Controller Card Intelligent Port E Fiber Remote IPE module This module provides fiber optic links between the network functions in a Large System and the peripheral controller functions in the Fiber Remote IPE A floor standing column or wall mounted cabinet is installed at the remote site and is connected to the Large System using fiber optic links The Fiber Remote IPE provides Large Systems functionality with the installation of only IPE modules and IPE cards at a distant site Since the remote IPE system uses the common equipment and network equipment of the associated local Large System it can deliver the same features and functionality as the local system See Fiber Remote IPE page 58 for more information on the Fiber Remote IPE configuration op
56. r E1 connection Figure 21 Meridian 1 Large Systemto Carrier Remote IPE links page 61 illustrates the connection between the local system and remote system Figure 21 Meridian 1 Large Systemto Carrier Remote IPE links Local Site Remote Sites Wall mounted Large System Carrier Remote IPE Remote Carrier Interface Card WO Panel Private carrier sp Telco Demare Direct cable 655 feet Floor standing Carrier Remote IPE Local Carrier Interface Cards Colocated Carrier IPE Remote Carrier Interface Card For more information on Carrier Remote IPE see Carrier Remote IPE Fundamentals NN43021 555 Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 62 System architecture Branch Office The Branch Office feature extends system features from a main office to one or more branch offices A branch office is an MG 1000B Core connected to an IP PBX at the main office over an enterprise IP network or over a WAN This configuration enables a secondary location to centralize the call processing of its IP based communications network The Call Server at the main office provides the call processing for the IP Phones in both the main office and branch offices The MG 1000B Core provides call processing functionality to local digital telephones and analog devices The MG 1000B Core also provid
57. r and the H 323 Gatekeeper The SIP Redirect Server and H 323 Gatekeeper both access this common endpoint and gateway database e Network Connect Server NCS The NCS is used only for Virtual Office Branch Office and Geographic Redundancy solutions e NRS Manager web interface The NRS provides its own web interface to configure the SIP Redirect Server the H 323 Gatekeeper and the NCS The NRS application provides routing services to both H 323 and SIP compliant devices The H 323 Gatekeeper can be configured to support H 323 routing services while the SIP Redirect Server can be configured to support SIP routing services Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 54 System architecture The H 323 Gatekeeper and the SIP Redirect Server can reside on the same Signaling Server Examples of H 323 and SIP compatible endpoints needing the services of the NRS are CS 1000E The NRS also supports endpoints that do not support H 323 Registration Admission and Status RAS or SIP registration with the NRS Note Systems that do not support H 323 RAS procedures and H 323 Gatekeeper procedures are referred to as non RAS or static endpoints Each CS 1000E in an IP Peer network must register to the NRS The NRS software identifies the IP addresses of PBXs based on the network wide numbering plan NR
58. r or reside individually on separate Signaling Servers depending on traffic and redundancy requirements for each element For any co resident Signaling Server software element combination the maximum call rate supported is 10K cph For more information about H 323 and SIP Trunking refer to P Peer Networking Installation and Commissioning NN43001 313 Nortel Common Processor Pentium Mobile server The Nortel Common Processor Pentium Mobile CP PM server is a high performance circuit card based server that can be configured as a Call Server or a Signaling Server in a CS 1000 Release 5 5 system The CP PM NTDW66 model can be configured as a Signaling Server and installed in a Universal Equipment Module UEM in a CS 1000M SG or CS 1000M MG system The Nortel CP PM Signaling Server delivers capacity improvement by providing flexible scaling from 0 to 22 000 IP Phones and a 70 increase in power for Signaling Server applications The increased application power and capacity coupled with the reduction in foot print and power consumption means a lower cost of ownership Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Hardware architecture 51 The Nortel CP PM server has the following components e Intel Pentium M processor 1 4 Ghz e internal hard drive e hot pluggable Compact Flash CF card slo
59. rect Inward Dial Trunk card NT5K90 Extended CO Trunk card NT5K93 Extended CO Trunk card NT5K99 Extended CO Trunk card NT8D14 Universal Trunk card NT8D15 E amp M Trunk card NTAGO3 Extended CO Trunk card NTAG04 Extended CO Direct Inward Dial card NTAG36 Meridian Integrated Recorded Announcement card NTCK16 Generic Extended Flexible CO card Special NT5K20 Extended Tone Detector card NT5K48 Global Extended Tone Detector card NT5K92 Direct Inward Dial Tester card Note Terminal number TN density per segment is 16 to 128 TNs with 64 to 512 TNs per IPE module The maximum TN density assumes all slots are equipped with NT8D02 Digital Line cards with 16 voice and 16 data TNs provisioned A typical mix of line and trunk cards yields a nominal density of 64 TNs per segment 256 TNs per IPE module A 4 8 4 8 8 8 8 8 4 8 8 8 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment remote location In a local operating environment IPE can be housed up to 15 2 m 50 ft from the Common Equipment IPE installed in a remote location extends this range allowing approximately 112 6 km 70 miles between local and remote facilities This extension is achieved by converting multiplexed loop signals to a form compatible with the commonly used T 1 type digital transmission system Refer to Table 5 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment cards page 44 for a list of IPE cards for use at the remote site Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Se
60. rminal and on the LCD of the faceplate of the utility card Core to Core Ethernet connection LAN1 to LAN2 between the CP PIV cards allows memory shadowing and dual CPU operation The cCNI Transition cards connect the Core module cards to the 3PE cards in the Network modules Each Core module contains between one and four cCNI cards Since each cCNI card can connect up to two Network groups each Core is connected to a minimum of two groups and a maximum of eight groups The number of cCNI cards in a system depends on the number of Network groups in that system The first cCNI card that connects to Network group 0 and group 1 is installed in slot c9 of each Core Net module Each additional cCNI card is installed in ascending order from slots c10 to c12 Figure 14 CS 1000M SGand Meridian 1 PBX 61C CP PIVcore complex Common control section of Core Network Module 0 nt Processor Bus CS ni Call Processor CP System Utility LES Removable Media Card Intert 3 Port extender Device RMD SUTL re 3PE Fixed Media CNI Device FMD Interface section of Core Network Module 0 Controller PRIOTI High Speed Pipe HSP I for system redundancy Clock Controller PRIPTI CP l RMD FMD Line trunk SDI peripheral controller Common control section of Interface section of Core Network Module 1 Core Network Module 1 Nortel Communication Se
61. rver 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Hardware architecture 39 The System Utility card supports Card ID The card provides an interface between the security device and the computer and an interface between the XSM and display panel for each Core Net card cage This card also includes a switch on the faceplate to enable or disable the Core cards The System Utility Transition card provides connections for the security device the system monitor and the status panel This Transition card is mounted on the rear of the backplane back side directly behind the System Utility card The cCNI Transition cards provide the cable connections to the 3PE Termination Panel at the back of the module A cCNI Transition card is mounted directly behind each cCNI card on the back of the Core backplane Four cCNI Transition cards for Core Net module are installed in the factory regardless of how many cCNI main cards are configured for the system Network interface Network switching based on digital multiplexed loops interconnects peripheral ports A loop transmits voice data and signaling information over a bidirectional path between the network and peripheral ports Network cards digitally transmit voice and data signals using space switching and Time Division Multiplexing TDM technology Network switching also requires servic
62. rver 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 46 System architecture Any medium that conforms to the DS 1 format 1 544 Mbps can be used to link local and remote sites including digital microwave radio and fiber optic transmission systems Terminal equipment Large Systems support a wide range of telephones including multiple line and single line telephones as well as digital telephones with key and display functions and data transmission capabilities A range of options for attendant call processing and message center applications is also available In addition a number of add on devices are available to extend and enhance the features of telephones and consoles Add on devices include key lamp modules lamp field arrays handsets and handsfree units For more information refer to Telephones and Consoles Fundamentals NN43001 567 and IP Phones Fundamentals NN43001 368 Digital telephones Analog to digital conversion takes place in the digital telephone itself rather than in the associated Peripheral Line card This eliminates attenuation distortion and noise generated over telephone lines Signaling and control functions are also handled digitally Time Compression Multiplexing TCM is used to integrate the voice data and signaling information over a single pair of telephone wires For applications where data communication is required
63. s 144 10 159 Boops 176 to 191 loops 208 223 loops 240 to 255 gt 4 l sit te aj ts aj i tis f Signaling Group 2 she G nai 0 6 oup 7 shell 0 our si oup 3 shelf Group 4 shelf o Group 5 rver Network shelf lip 64 to 79 Kopa 08 amp 0143 hex oops 128 to 143 kops 1608 he a te oi f te Core 1 Core 0 Applications ications 553 AAA1615 EPS Table 4 Specifications for CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 Option 81C CP PIV page 22 lists specifications for the Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV Table 4 Specifications for CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 Option 81C CP PIV System characteristics Maximum number of ports e 10000 Input voltage e 208 V AC or 48 V DC Number of CPUs e 2 redundant Number of network loops e 256 Memory e 128 MB e 256 MB e CP3 NT5D10 required for CS 1000 Release 4 5 e CP4 NT5D03 required for CS 1000 Release 4 5 Base hardware Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks System options 23 Table 4 Specifications for CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 Option 81C CP PIV cont d cCPI Core Network module two Cards in the front of the module Se ey She e Call Processor Pentium IV CP PIV card e System Utility Sys Util card e Core to Network Interface cCNI cards e 3 Port Extender 3PE card e Peripheral Signaling card PS e F
64. software The number of Signaling Servers required depends on the capacity and level of redundancy required Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Hardware architecture 53 Network Routing Service NRS for CS 1000 Release 5 5 software is offered in two versions a SIP Redirect Server NRS and a SIP Proxy NRS The SIP Redirect Server NRS is hosted either co resident with Signaling Server applications or in a stand alone mode on a dedicated Common Processor Pentium Mobile CP PM server running the VxWorksTM real time operating system There are no changes to the SIP Redirect Server NRS in CS 1000 Release 5 5 The SIP Proxy NRS is hosted in a stand alone mode on a dedicated commercial off the shelf server running the Linux real time operating system The SIP Proxy NRS is referred to as the Linux based NRS The NRS application provides network based routing combining the following into a single application e H 323 Gatekeeper The H 323 Gatekeeper provides central dialing plan management and routing for H 323 based endpoints and gateways e SIP Redirect Server The SIP Redirect Server provides central dialing plan management and routing for SIP based endpoints and gateways e NRS Database The NRS database stores the central dialing plan in XML format for both the SIP Redirect Serve
65. stem Utility Sys Util card e Core to Network Interface cCNI card e 3 Port Extender 3PE card e Peripheral Signaling card PS e Network cards e Superloop Network cards e Conference TDS card e CE power supply e Hybrid Bus Terminators Cards in the back of the module e System Utility Transition Sys Util Trans card e cCNI Transition cCNI Trans card IPE module IPE power supply IPE cards e Controller card Pedestal one per column e System Monitor e PDU Blower unit Top cap one per column e Thermostat harness Air probe harness Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks System options 21 CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIV Figure 5 The CS 1000M MGand Meridian 1 PBX 81Care dual CPU systems with standby processing capabilities fully redundant memory and up to eight full network groups These systems are equipped with two redundant input output processor and disk drive unit combination packs The following modules are required e two Core Network modules provides one network group e aminimum of two Network modules provides one network group e aminimum of one IPE module Additional Network and IPE modules are required for additional network groups Application modules can also be used Figure 5 Meridian 1 PBX 81C CP PIVor Option 81C page 21
66. t in the faceplate e 2 GB of SDRAM e One 1 GB s Ethernet port e Two 100BaseT Ethernet ports e Two serial ports e One USB port For more information about installing and configuring the Nortel CP PM server as a Signaling Server seeSignaling Server Installation and Commissioning NN43001 312 International Business Machines X306m server The International Business Machines IBM X306m 1U server is a rack mounted Pentium 4 PC based industry standard commercial off the shelf COTS server The IBM X306m 1U server has the following components e Intel Pentium 4 processor 3 6 GHz e Two 80 GB simple swap Serial ATA hard drives 1 drive configured e 8 GB of RAM PC4200 DDR II by means of 4 DIMM slots 2 GB configured e Two 1 GB s Ethernet ports e One DVD COMBO DVD CD RW drive e One serial port e Four USB ports For more information about installing and configuring the IBM X306m server as a Signaling Server see Signaling Server Installation and Commissioning NN43001 312 Hewlett Packard DL320 G4 server The Hewlett Packard HP DL320 G4 1U server is a rack mounted Pentium 4 PC based industry standard commercial off the shelf COTS server Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 52 System architecture The HP DL320 G4 1U server has the following components e Intel P
67. tion Carrier Remote IPE The Carrier Remote IPE provides functionality by installing only IPE modules and IPE cards at a distant site The Remote IPE shares the system common and network equipment to provide the same functions and features to remote subscribers that are available to local system subscribers See Carrier Remote IPE page 61 for more information on the Carrier Remote IPE configuration option Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Large System Overview NN43021 110 02 05 Standard 30 September 2008 Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks Communication Se Copyright 2003 2008 Nortel Networks 33 System architecture Contents This section contains information on the following topics Hardware architecture page 34 Common control complex page 35 Network interface page 39 Intelligent Peripheral Equipment page 43 Terminal equipment page 46 Power equipment page 47 Signaling Server page 49 Software architecture page 55 Firmware page 56 Software page 56 Office data page 56 Resident programs page 56 Nonresident programs page 57 Configuration options page 58 Fiber Remote IPE page 58 Carrier Remote IPE page 61 Branch Office page 62 Geographic Redundancy page 62 Nortel Communication Server 1000 Communication Server 10
68. y area of system memory to perform specific tasks They are removed from the overlay area when no longer required Nonresident programs can be loaded automatically under program control or manually through software commands Nonresident programs are manually loaded into memory through the system terminal or maintenance telephone A terminal can be configured as an input only output only or input and output device Software programs provide the system interface for maintenance service change and traffic measurement Each program is independent and has its own specific set of commands and formats These programs run concurrently with normal call processing without interfering with system traffic There are five main categories of nonresident programs e service change and print routines e maintenance diagnostics e traffic e equipment data dump e software audit Service change and print routines Service changes do not usually require hardware changes Instead the service administration programs are used to create or modify all aspects of the system from individual feature key assignments to complete system configurations There are also programs and print routines for retrieving data from the system to check the status of office data assignments Maintenance diagnostics These programs are the primary instrument for clearing system faults Individual programs are used for automatically or manually testing the Common Equipment

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