[cisco-voip] 2801 router and VWIC2-1MFT-T1/E1 card

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Use a T1 loopback plug to test.

On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 12:47 AM, Vigar,
Damien<Damien.Vigar at det.nsw.edu.au> wrote:
>> >> Put it in Slot 1, Slot 0 does not support a VWIC2-1MFT-T1/E1 (assuming
>> >> that you have sufficient DSPs).
>> >
>> > Slot 0 is HWIC slot, so it should support such a card.
>> > You need one DSP channel for each timeslot you are going to use. Correct
>> > me if I am wrong.
>>
>> No, Slot 0 does not support this card.
>>
>> http://www.ciscotaccc.com/voice/showcase?case=K19287315
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Philipp
>
> Well, it appears this is the case - finally had a chance to open the 2801 again and test with the E1 card in slot 1, and with 1 x PVDM2-16 module and then with 2 x PVDM-8 modules.
>
> The 2801 happily creates the PRI-group in both circumstances above, so it appears the 2801 doesn't care if the DSP resources come on 1 or 2 modules, as long as there's enough to create the 10 channel PRI-group. All looks nominal. If only I had a live, spare E1 circuit here I could use to test it...
>
> I'm hoping to take this router to one of our sites and swap it for a 2811 that's currently in service there. If I can get this done, and anyone cares, I'll report back on my success or lack of same.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Damien
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