Connecting to E1/T1 Trunks

The procedure below describes how to connect to E1/T1 trunks.

To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a 26 AWG min wire to connect T1 or E1 ports to the PSTN.

Avertissements: Pour vous protéger contre l’électrocution et le feu, utilisez un fil de 26 AWG au minimum pour connecter le port T1/E1 au PSTN.

The TRUNKS module is a separate orderable item. This section is applicable only if your device is installed with such a module.

Cabling specifications:

Cable: 26 AWG min.
Connector: RJ-48c
Connector Pinouts:

RJ-48c Connector Pinouts for E1/T1

To connect to E1/T1l trunks:
1. Connect the RJ-48c connector on one end of the E1/T1 trunk cable to the port on the device's TRUNKS module.
2. Connect the other end of the trunk cable to the PBX/PSTN switch.