Avaya Partner Advanced Communications System Quick Reference Guide

 Welcome 1
1 Getting Acquainted
Welcome
This quick reference is designed to help you program the PARTNER® Advanced 
Communications System (ACS). It provides procedures for customizing your 
system after it is initially installed and for programming everyday tasks you 
perform in order to manage your system.
Prior to using this guide, you should become familiar with the PA R T N E R  
Advanced Communications System Installation, Programming, and Use guide, 
which describes the system in detail and...

 1 Getting Acquainted
2 System OverviewQuick Reference Guide
Using these lines and extensions, you can add various devices and telephones 
to configure your system to meet your business needs (see the figure, “System 
Configurations,” that follows). For detailed information about PARTNER ACS 
hardware, see the PARTNER Advanced Communications System Installation, 
Programming, and Use guide.
System Configurations
PARTNER
3000
PARTNER ACS
Processor Module
TransTalk™
Wireless Phones
PARTNER-34D® Phone
(with...

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 System Capacity 3 Quick Reference Guide
System Capacity
The PARTNER ACS release you have, the carrier you use, and the combination 
of modules installed, determine the number of available lines and extensions: 
 PARTNER ACS Release 1.0 and 1.1 systems allow up to 15 lines and up to 
32 extensions; however, these maximums cannot be achieved 
simultaneously.
 PARTNER ACS Release 2.0 or 3.0 systems allow up to 19 lines and up to 
40 extensions; however, these maximums cannot be...

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4 System ComponentsQuick Reference Guide
System Components
System 
ComponentsDescription
Processor 
Module Provides the software intelligence that controls the system’s 
features. It has jacks for three outside lines and eight enhanced 
tip/ring extensions. The processor also has two PCMCIA slots 
for ASA/DXD, PARTNER Voice Mail Release 3.0, or Remote 
Administration cards. The module has a grounding screw and 
jacks for the following:
 Music-On-Hold audio source
 Loudspeaker...

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 System Components 5 Quick Reference Guide
Auxiliary Equipment
The following table provides a list of other equipment that is available for use with 
the system. See the PARTNER Advanced Communications System Installation, 
Programming, and Use guide for more details.
 Voice Messaging Systems  Fax Machines
 Answering Machine  Credit Card Scanners
 Modems  Contact Closure Adjunct
 Doorphones  Loudspeaker Paging System
 Music-On-Hold Systems  Extra Aler ts
 Speakerphones ...

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 Overview 7
2 Installing Your System
Overview
This chapter explains how to install the PARTNER Advanced Communications 
System (ACS) Releases 5.0 or earlier. The information applies to all releases 
unless otherwise specified. 
The installation of the PARTNER ACS involves the following:
 Evaluating the environmental requirements
 Installing the control unit
 Connecting lines and extensions
 Installing the cover (Release 3.0 and earlier systems)
 Installing telephones
 Connecting auxiliary...

 2 Installing Your System
8 Evaluating the EnvironmentQuick Reference Guide
Evaluating the Environment
Before you begin the physical installation of the system, you must check that all 
environmental factors are within the acceptable ranges. See the PARTNER 
Advanced Communications System Installation, Programming, and Use guide 
for more details.
Installing the Control Unit
The stand-alone processor module or a carrier and its modules are referred to as 
the control unit. The control unit must always be...

  2 Installing Your System
 Installing the Control Unit 9 Quick Reference Guide
Follow these steps to wall-mount the module(s):
1Using the enclosed template, mark the screw locations on the wall.
2Hold the processor module against the wall with the line and extension 
jacks facing left. Leave at least 1 foot (0.3 meters) clearance at the top, 
front, and right side, and at least 2 feet (0.6 meter) at the bottom and left 
side. 
3Insert a #8 sheet metal screw into the screw hole at the top of the...

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10 Installing the Control UnitQuick Reference Guide
Wall-Mounting a 5-Slot Carrier and Modules 
Install the 5-slot carrier within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of a properly grounded wall 
outlet (not controlled by a switch) and the network interface jacks. When you 
mount the carrier on the wall, leave at least 1 foot (0.3 meter) of clearance at the 
top and sides and 2 feet (0.6 meter) at the front and bottom to ensure proper 
ventilation. 
Follow these steps to wall-mount the 5-slot...