Kentrox AI296 User Manual

AI296 Version 9.8x User’s Guide

Product Description: Features

Features

The AI296 16-port high speed multi-protocol line card provides 16 physical ports for 
asynchronous or X.25 connections between NEs and OSSs in a carrier’s network. 
AI296 includes the following features:

Break Propagation

AI296 supports break propagation on X.25, asynchronous, or TCP protocols. Refer to 

 for details about available types of 

break handling.

BX.25 Compatibility

AI296 is BX.25 compatible and supports passive links.

DCD/DSR/RTS/DTR Signal Lead Control

AI296 supports user selectable disconnect on DCD low, DCD high-to-low transition, 
DSR low, and DSR high-to-low transition. Additionally, AI296 allows for user 
selectable connection control of DTR/RTS.

Dynamic Port Configuration

Any X.25 or asynchronous parameter can be changed and individual links can be 
reconfigured without resetting AI296. X.25 and asynchronous parameters take effect 
after disabling and then re-enabling the affected link.

EIA Lead Signaling

AI296 can program the disconnected and connected states of EIA signals and toggle 
the leads. The system can use EIA signaling to simulate modem style access to host 
computers. These signaling options provide a secure and flexible connection to any 
asynchronous host or modem port. Refer to command 

 for more 

details.

IRB Connectivity

AI296 communicates with other cards in the same chassis over an internal repeater 
bus. It cannot communicate over the backplane with line cards that do not use the 
IRB.

Line Monitoring Diagnostics

X.25 line monitoring diagnostics are available from the shell connection. Refer to 
command 

 for more details.