The Galaxy DSM16 hardware allows reuse of Nortel, Avaya. Panasonic and NEC digital phones with a UCX Server, whether the DSM16p is collocated or remote from the UCX software. The DSM16p supports Nortel/Avaya Norstar, BCM, Meridian, or CS1000, or specific Avaya or Panasonic phones as identified in the Supported Hardware and Capacity section of this guide.
DSM16 Hardware Versions
E-MetroTel portfolio has included two different DSM16 form-factors. It currently offers a DSM16p Card that plugs into either a Galaxy Expand or Galaxy Express chassis. The plug-in card form factor provides a significant footprint reduction compared to the original DSM16 Module, which was a standalone box requiring it own ethernet connection, mounting or table space, and its own external power supply. Both versions provide support for 16 digital stations and are configured using the same Web-based Configuration Utility interface.
The DSM16p card provides support for digital phones from multiple vendors – enabling support for select NEC, Nortel Norstar/BCM/CS1000, Avaya or Panasonic digital phones from the same card simply my changing a software setting.
This guide covers topics including the configuration of the UCX DSM16p software. If you have older DSM16 Modules, some of the listed capabilities may not be supported by your hardware.
DSM16P Card
The DSM16p is a plug-in card designed for use in the Galaxy Express and Galaxy Expand platforms. It supports E-MetroTel digital phones as well as Nortel/Avaya Norstar/BCM/Meridian/CS1000, NEC, Avaya and Panasonic digital phones.
Card Side View
Front Panel
| Interface | Description |
|---|---|
| Connection to Digital Telephone Sets Default IP Address: DHCP Type: RJ-21. | |
| Indicator | |
| PWR | Green: Indicates card has power from backplane. |
| RUN | Green: Indicates the card processes are running. Red: Indicates an operational failure |
When removing the DSM16 module for its shipping packaging, take care that the rear maintenance connector does not catch on the the electrostatic bag and bend or deform the pins and that no plastic material remains on the connectors prior to installing the card in either the Galaxy Expand or Galaxy Express chassis.
If the DSM16 has access to the internet when it is installed in a chassis it will immediately initiate an update. You must wait for the update to complete prior to proceeding.
E-MetroTel recommends that the amphenol connector remain disconnected until the DSM16p has completely finished its startup.
