Connecting an SMDI, SMSI, or VMS exchange data link

Connecting the Blueworx Voice Response end

Prerequisites for a direct connection

Procedure for a direct connection

  1. Locate one of the two serial ports on the back of the pSeries computer.
  2. Connect one end of the null modem cable to the port, using a 10-pin to 25-pin converter cable if necessary.
  3. Connecting the switch end: Connect the other end of the null modem cable to the switch, again using a converter cable if necessary. (To locate the appropriate port on the switch, see the manufacturer's instructions.)

Next step: If you need to install software, go to Software installation. After this you need to define the exchange data link to AIX, as described in Defining an exchange data link to AIX.

Prerequisites for an indirect connection

Procedure for an indirect connection

  1. Connecting the Blueworx Voice Response end: Locate one of the two serial ports on the back of the pSeries computer.
  2. Using an EIA 232 (V.24) cable (and, if necessary, a 10-pin to 25-pin converter cable) connect one of the two modems to the port.
  3. Connecting the switch end: Use the other EIA 232 (V.24) cable (plus a converter cable if necessary) to connect the second modem to the switch. To locate the appropriate port on the switch, see the manufacturer's instructions.
  4. Linking the two modems: Connect and configure the two modems according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Next step: If you need to install software, go to Software installation. After this you need to define the exchange data link to AIX, as described in Defining an exchange data link to AIX.