The P32xi/mxi systems are extremely flexible and allow you to create a wide variety of network implementations. The first step is to define your network and choose a starting point for the configuration process. There are three general types of system configurations that should be used as starting points:
Packetized Voice/Voice over Packet (includes Voice over Broadband (VoDSL/VoATM connected to a GR-303 compliant Hub) and Voice over IP)
Versapath Feature Set (with Call Routing and Screening capability)
Since the P32xi/mxi systems are flexible, there are a few special terms and concepts that need to be understood. On the Main Screen of StarCAD you will notice that the system is partitioned into a "Line" side and a "Trunk" side (see Understanding "Lines" and "Trunks"). This is needed since the system can be put in different parts of the network and there isn't a specified "side" to identify different functions of Network (digital) and Voice (analog) interfaces.
As part of an entire Network, the P32xi/mxi systems are required to interface with legacy equipment, including SLC-96 compliant COTs and switches using the TR-08 protocol (What is TR-08?), or switches using the newer GR-303 protocol (What is GR-303?). Understanding how the P32xi/mxi systems fit into the entire network (especially in the case of interfacing to GR-303 compliant switches and hubs) will save a lot of time and expense.
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