3.10. RJS connection

Figure 3.14. RJS front view

RJS front view

Figure 3.15. RJS rear view

RJS rear view

The following figure explains how to connect the ports:

Figure 3.16. RJS ports

RJS ports

Follow the steps below to connect an RJS:

Figure 3.17. Connecting RJS

Connecting RJS

[Tip]Tip

Interesting chapters:

Section 3.10.2, “Connection cables”;

Chapter 19, RJS - RJ Switch;

Section 2.11.7, “RJ Switch”.

3.10.1. Connection examples

Before reading examples just keep in mind the following notes:

  • Only the central pins 4,5 and 3,6 are switched;

  • Pins 1,2 and 7,8 are not connected.

3.10.1.1. How to use a backup Abilis to increase the reliability

RJS can be used to connect two Abilis:

  • A main Abilis;

  • A backup Abilis.

The backup device is always in idle unless the master crashes. The following is the scheme to use:

When Abilis MAIN is up the ISDN line is connected to M1 and so to CTIP port #33 of Abilis MAIN. A call is routed through the port #31 connected to M2, so it reaches the PBX (L2).

When Abilis MAIN is down, L1 is automatically switched on B1 (which is connected to CTIP port #33 of Abilis BACKUP) and L2 is switched on B2. A call is routed through the port #31 (of Abilis BACKUP) connected to B2, so it reaches the PBX (L2).

3.10.1.2. How to connect an ISDN line

RJS can be used to automatically bypass Abilis when it's down and connect an ISDN line directly to a PBX.

The following is the scheme to use:

When Abilis is up:

  • The ISDN line is connected to CTIP #33 because L1 is switched on M1;

  • The PBX is connected to CTIP #31 because L2 is switched on M2.

A call from the ISDN line reaches Abilis which routes it through the port #31, so the call reaches the PBX.

When Abilis is down:

  • The ISDN line is connected directly to the PBX, because L1 is switched on B1 and L2 is switched on B2.

A call from the ISDN line reaches directly the PBX.

3.10.1.3. How to connect ADSL lines

RJS can be used to switch ADSL lines. Up to 2 ADSL lines can be connected to a single port because only the central pins 4,5 and 3,6 are switched (remaining pins 1,2 and 7,8 are not connected).

[Note]Note

There must be one ADSL modem for one line and one ADSL modem for each Abilis (MAIN and BACKUP). So four modems are needed to connect two ADSL lines to RJS having two Abilis (MAIN and BACKUP).

Use the following scheme to connect 2 ADSL lines:

When Abilis MAIN is up, the ADSL lines are connected to M1, so they're used by Abilis MAIN.

When Abilis MAIN is down, the ADSL lines are switched to B1 and they're connected to Abilis BACKUP.

3.10.1.4. How to connect Ethernet cables

RJS can be used to connect Ethernet cables knowing that: only central pins 4,5 and 3,6 are switched (remaining pins 1,2 and 7,8 are not connected). So:

  • Ethernet cables which use pins 1,2 and 7,8 can't be connected;

  • Ethernet cables can be connected but adapter cables must be used.

The adapter cable must be made so that pins 1,2 are connected to pins 4,5 and pins 3,6 remain connected to pins 3,6.

When Abilis MAIN is up, the cross cable is switched on the M1 and so Abilis MAIN is connected to the router.

When Abilis MAIN is down, the cross cable is switched to B1 and so Abilis BACKUP is connected to the router.

3.10.1.5. How to connect ELTI cables

RJS can be used to switch ELTI (External LVDS TDM interface) lines. The ELTI port uses all 8 pins, unlike the RJS, which uses only central pins 4,5 and 3,6 (remaining pins 1,2 and 7,8 are not connected). For this reason to switch a ELTI line will be required 2 RJS ports.

When Abilis MAIN is up, the ELTI line is connected to M1 and M2, so they're used by Abilis MAIN.

When Abilis MAIN is down, the ELTI line is switched to B1 and B2 and they're connected to Abilis BACKUP.

[Note]Note

For POTSBOX is recommended to use a separate power supply, not from ABILIS.

3.10.1.6. How to connect 1GB Ethernet cables

RJS can be used to switch 1GB lines. The 1GB port uses all 8 pins, unlike the RJS, which uses only central pins 4,5 and 3,6 (remaining pins 1,2 and 7,8 are not connected). For this reason to switch a 1GB line will be required 2 RJS ports.

When Abilis MAIN is up, the 1GB line is connected to M1 and M2, so they're used by Abilis MAIN.

When Abilis MAIN is down, the 1GB line is switched to B1 and B2 and they're connected to Abilis BACKUP.

3.10.2. Connection cables

The following cables must be used to connect to RJS.

Figure 3.18. ISDN BRI and PRI cable

ISDN BRI and PRI cable

Figure 3.19. Ethernet cable

Ethernet cable

Figure 3.20. ADSL cable

ADSL cable

Figure 3.21. ELTI cable

ELTI cable

Figure 3.22. 1GB Ethernet cable

1GB Ethernet cable