Version 6.6 123 October 2014
Installation & Operation Manual 19. Connecting to the PSTN Network
19 Connecting to the PSTN Network
The Mediant 8000 features the following interfaces for connecting to the PSTN
network:
STM-1/OC-3 – provided by TP-6310 boards
T3 – provided by the TP-6310 boards
E1/T1-provided by the TP-8410 board
Choose the appropriate interfaces and connect them to the PSTN network as
described below. Make sure to perform redundant connection if applicable.
Caution Laser
Mediant 8000 (specifically TP-6310 boards) contain a Class 1 LED/Laser emitting
device, as defined by 21CFR 1040 and IEC825.
Do NOT stare directly into the beam as this can damage your eyesight.
19.1 Connecting STM-1/OC-3 PSTN Cables
The following parts are needed to connect the STM-1/OC-3 PSTN cables to the TP-
6310 boards on the Mediant 8000:
155 Mbps SFP modules (supplied with Mediant 8000)
Twin single-mode fiber optic cables with Dual-LC plug (must be provided by the
customer)
19.1.1 SFP Modules
The SFP modules contain a locking mechanism that ensures that the module can not
be inadvertently pulled out of the port socket. There are several types of SFP
modules, two of which are displayed in t.he figure below.
Note: The SFP modules, supplied with the Mediant 8000, are already inserted into
the 6310/RTM module. If you remove SFP module from the RTM, be sure to set the
SFP module to the Lock position BEFORE inserting it back.
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