Overview - Module and Card Options
Overview
The UCx DSM16 functionality allows reuse of Nortel/Avaya digital phones with a UCx Server. The current release specifically supports Norstar/BCM series phones and devices as identified in the Supported Hardware and Capacity section of this guide. The DSM16 will be able to accommodate future software updates to extend the breadth of supported devices. Support for Nortel Meridian/CS1000 digital phones is planned for an upcoming release.
DSM16 Hardware Versions
There are two different hardware device options that E-MetroTel uses to provide physical digital station interfaces for UCx software. One option is the DSM16 Module, a hardware device dedidcated to DSM16 functionality. It can be either wall mounted or sit independently on a desktop or shelf, and has an external power supply. The other option is a DSM16 Card, which plugs into either a Galaxay Expand or Galaxy Express chassis. Both versions provide support for 16 digital stations, use the same software, are configured using the same Web-based Configuration Manager interface.
The UCx Digital Station Module is ideal for Norstar or BCM200/400/1000 sites for which there is no UCx Digital Gateway Solid State Drive option for re-using existing Nortel hardware. The Norstar/BCM digital phones work with UC
This guide covers topics including the configuration of the system and maintenance of the UCx DSM16 software.
DSM16 Module
Front View
Connectors:
Indicators:
Rear View
Connectors:
USB: Not Used
Ethernet: RJ-45 LAN Connection
Indicators:
Indicator | Location | Status | Meaning |
Power | Small hole below power jack. | Green: | Power applied and internal power converter is working |
Status | Small hole between USB and RJ-45 connectors |
Off: Flashing Green: Solid Green: |
Initial boot in process Services starting Running |
Ethernet | Bottom edge of connector |
Green: Blinking: Yellow: |
Link is present Link activity 100 Mbps operation |
Wall Mounting Holes
The following diagram depicts the spacing of the holes on the bottom of the unit designed for wall mounting. If printed from this web page it will not necessarily be recreated at proper scale, so it is for layout informational purposes only.
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 T and M series sets for Norstar/BCM migration as well as Meridian digital sets.
Card Side View

Front Panel
Interface |
Description |
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Connection to Digital Telephone Sets Default IP Address: DHCP Type: RJ-21 Note: When using recommended UCx IP addressing ina Galaxy Expand chassis, this card will be on the 192.168.100.xxx subnet. |
Indicator |
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PWR | Green: Indicates card has power from backplane. |
RUN |
Green: Indicates the card processes are running. Red: Indicates an operational failure |