iPECS UCP
Hardware Description and Installation Manual Issue 1.3
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3.1.10 MCIM (Multi-Media Conference Interface gateway Module)
The Multi-Media Conference Interface gateway Module (MCIM) permits users to establish multi-
party voice conferences with up to 32 simultaneous parties using the g.711 or g.729 codec and
24 parties with the g.723 codec. The MCIM contains a control processor as well as DSP circuitry
to support conferences.
The MCIM includes a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet interface as well as packet voice processing
functions. The Ethernet port incorporates auto MDI, MDIX switching, therefore, both straight and
cross cables can be used.
As shown in Figure 3.1.10-1, the front panel of the MCIM has:
Power jack for the AC/DC adapter; see 3.1.15 AD/DC adapter –G-
Two (2) green power status LEDs
PWR1 - + 5 VDC
PWR2 - + 3.3 VDC
Normal/Service switch – In Service mode, circuits in use are
busy as they return to idle
RJ-45 Female LAN connector with Speed and Link/Activity
LEDs
Four (4) status LEDs
DB-9 RS-232 connector
Reset Switch
On the rear panel, the MCIM has:
Ground Lug
Fifty (50)-pin back plane connector
Figure 3.1.10-1 MCIM Front & Rear Panels