Nortel Networks R2MFC Network Card User Manual


 
Chapter 2 Preparing to install the R2MFC card 25
R2MFC Card Installation and Configuration Guide
Environment checklist
The R2MFC card environmental requirements are covered by the host system environment setup.
See the Norstar Installer Guide supplied with the host system for details of environmental
requirements.
Electrical requirements
The R2MFC card power is supplied through the chassis on the host sytem. See the Norstar
Installer Guide supplied with the host system for details of the electrical requirements.
Software requirements
R2MFC card firmware upgrades are posted at www.nortel.com under Support & Training >
Technical Support > Software Downloads. Access this web site to see if there is a newer version
of firmware available than the firmware shipped on the R2MFC card. See “Upgrading firmware”
on page 55 for information on how to upgrade to the latest release of firmware.
Customer-supplied hardware requirements
The following equipment is required to install of the R2MFC card:
A Norstar digital telephone set for programming of the Norstar system.
An E1 connection from local telephony service provider. A full description of the signaling
provided over the E1 by the CO.
Computer with monitor and serial port for access to the CLI. Required only if system is not
using a country code defined by the Config DIP switches.