Comdial Dxp Plus Instructions Manual

Installing And Using The
Comdial Enterprise Interface For Telephony Services
1.0 Introducing This Option
This option is a driver for the DXP and DXPPlusdigital communications systems. When installed on a
Novell* local area network (LAN) telephony server, the driver software integrates the digital
communications system with the computer network. The other software required for the system to operate
is Novell NetWare* and Novell Telephony Services* installed on the server. Also, one of the...

1.1 Understanding The Option’s Part Number
The two or three digit suffix of the part number equals the total number of simultaneous Telephony
Services users. The table below lists the various kits that are available.
NOTE: The license size for the Comdial driver option should equal or exceed the current license size for
Novell Telephony Services to assure that no users are denied access to the many features of
Telephony Services. However, it is not required that the license sizes for Novell NetWare and...

1.2 About The Server
The LAN telephony server is a DOS-based personal computer (PC) using Novell NetWare and Novell
Telephony Services software. The installer connects the telephony server to the communications network
and the DXP system making Telephony Services available to individual PCs (clients) on the network. We
strongly recommend that you install a separate, dedicated server to run Telephony Services.
1.3 Configuring Client PCs
To use the many Telephony Services features, you must configure each...

1.6.1 Understanding Some Terms Used In This Document
Some terms used in this document that may be unfamiliar to you are defined below.
application- a software program containing a set of programming instructions. When installed on a
personal computer, the application allows the PC to perform a particular task thatappliesto a specific
activity such as word processing, desktop publishing, or telephony control.
Board -this term, as used in this document, refers to a logical, serial COM Board number. Both...

NCF -Novell Control File. This is a small batch file on the DXP driver diskette that loads selected
parameters whenever you load the DXP driver on the network server.
NetWare- Novell’s tradename for their operating system used for controlling networks.
Novell- the name of the company that develops and produces a popular line of software for use on
computer networks.NLM - NetWare Loadable Module. This applies to a Novell NetWare-compatible
software module that runs under NetWare when installed on a...

2.0 Installing The Interface Option
This section describes the process for installing the interface option.
Make sure you have the following items before starting installation of this option.
·LAN server. This must be a DOS-based personal computer (PC) with the following:
—386 or 486 CPU (486 CPU required for Novell NetWare 4X)
—8 megabytes of available RAM (16 megabytes of RAM required for Novell NetWare 4X)
—5 megabytes of free disk space on thesysvolume
—1 RS-232 port available
—Novell NetWare...

DXP021A
*Customer-supplied
9-pin to 25-pin
adapter (optional)
Serial Data
Port 9-pin
D Connector
Serial Data Port
25-pin D Connector
Rear View of
Typical Personal
Computer (PC)
Kit-Supplied
Modular
to 25-pin
EIA adapter
DXP Digital
Communications
System
RS-232 Ports (Server End)
DSR (Data Set Ready) and DTR (Data Terminal Ready) are connected kit-supplied inside modular to 25-pin adapter.
RS-232 1
RS-232 2
1 = RTS
2 = CTS
3 = RD
4 = TD
5 = GND
6 = NC(Request To Send)
(Clear To Send)
(Receive Data)...

2.2 Connecting The Server Directly To The DXP Plus System
You must install a communications card in the DXP Plus to provide a serial port that you can use as the
server interface. Since this is a detailed installation, it is important that you refer to IMI89–190, Installing
The DXOPT–COM Communications Card In The DXP Plus Digital Communications System, for
complete installation details. This communications card that supplies the serial data port may be located
on the services board or the auxiliary...

DXP021B
*Customer-supplied
9-pin to 25-pin
adapter (optional)
Serial Data
Port 9-pin
D Connector
Serial Data Port
25-pin D Connector
Rear View of
Typical Personal
Computer (PC)
Kit-Supplied
Modular
to 25-pin
EIA adapter
RS-232 Ports (Server End)
DSR (Data Set Ready) and DTR (Data Terminal Ready) are connected kit-supplied inside modular to 25-pin adapter.Software
Key
RS-232 2
1 = RTS
2 = CTS
3 = RD
4 = TD
5 = GND
6 = NC(Request To Send)
(Clear To Send)
(Receive Data)
(Transmit Data)
(Ground)
(No...

2.3 Connecting The Server Through House Wiring
Before using house wiring to connect the server to the system, make a direct connection and test the
equipment for proper operation without the added complications sometimes caused by house wiring.
The recommended maximum hard-wired distance for server to system interconnection using 24-gauge
wire is 500 feet for a 9600-baud transmission rate.
1. Install a customer-supplied 9-pin to 25-pin adapter (if applicable), the kit-supplied software key, and
the...