Nortel Networks 555-4001-135 User Manual

An operator can use the CLI to generate reports and perform port 
maintenance. An administrator can use the CLI to manage system 
administration, maintenance, and security.

To conduct conference OA&M for an ICB card, connect a terminal to the 
RS-232 port or the Ethernet connector associated with that ICB card. 
The maintenance terminal connects to each ICB card through an IPE 
module I/O panel connector or through the Ethernet adapter card. 

The Ethernet adapter provides two options:

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direct terminal connection or modem connection to DB-9 connector

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Ethernet connection, where multiple terminals connected to the 
Ethernet can access an ICB card

For the Ethernet connection option, an IP address assigned to the ICB 
card is required to enable access to the ICB through the LAN.

Figure 82 shows an Meridian system with two IPE modules. This 
example shows each IPE module with one ICB card. Each ICB card 
connects to its maintenance terminal through the associated IPE 
module I/O panel connector. Use one terminal for all ICB cards by 
moving the terminal cable to the I/O panel connector of the card to be 
accessed.