Merlin Legend T-1 Question 1

[jtudor1]

Can someone give me a quick verification of what modules would need to be in a Merlin legend to use DID over a T-1/PRI?

From what I have read it loks like a 100d module is needed for each T-1/PRI used.

This system only has an 800 DID module it it so does that mean tht DID is accomplished in another fashion? How is that done. I cannot get the correct information from the ILEC they say that we have DID over T-1, but I cannot find a T-1 connected to the phone system.

Thanks

 

[merlinman]

Well, to DIRECTLY Connect a T1 or PRI to the Legend, you would need a 100D T1 Module.

However, most of the Providers usually use a T1 circuit to deliver the service to the location, but then sometimes break it out to an ANALOG D-I-D service.

That type of service would be connected to the LEGEND with a 800 D-I-D module.

 

[jtudor1]

thanks merlinman for that information, what do I need to look for to determine if this is what they are doing?

The connections from the 800 D I D modulg trace out to a punch block, and from there over to the demarc, I cannot find any equipment between them. Would there be something located outside the building possibly?

 

[merlinman]

Usually not outside.

It could very well be that they are providing regular D-I-D service.

Of course, if the client is paying for D-I-D service, then the Provider can get it there anyway they want to, as long as they hand it off as regular D-I-D.

I'm curious, why is this an issue?

Are you having problems or just want to upgrade to a PRI?

 

[jtudor1]

We are installing new phone systems at all or our 6 locations in NC. The new system is an Avaya IP office, and that system I am told expects (or was ordered under the assumption of) the DID being channelized over a T-1. We have had T-1's installed at out other locations to do this, and someone assumed (ass-u-me(d)) that since this location already had DID that it was provided over a T-1. This came up in a conference call this morning and now I am trying to determine exactly how they are delivered.

As you can imagine this will have an effect on the installation schedule, which is on a Fast Track. The six systems are scheduled to be finished by the end of November. This location may have to be moved to the end of the schedule if a T-1 has to be ordered and installed.

Thanks for the help. As always I can count on the people here in this forum to be helpful and quick about it too.

 

[franke]

jtudor1, it sounds as if this location is using standard DID trunks. If you are going to the IPOffice, you'll have to order a T1/PRI, since the IPOffice only supports analog LS/GS and T1 trunks

franke