RE: What do I need if I want to use an "Options" modem?

[Tom Hightower <tomh@xxxxxxxxx>]

They'll be using the modem for async communications initially; possibly 
bisync later on.

They're planning to order a 2745-9406 2 Line comm controller and a 
0348-9406 V.24 cable - will those do the job on their 9406-270?

Andy Nolen-Parkhouse wrote:

> Tom,
> 
> The #2742 or #4745 Two-Line WAN IOAs will provide two multi-protocol
> ports, which could be used for this purpose.  In addition, there are a
> few cards which contain one integrated MODEM and a single multi-protocol
> port, which could also be used.  They would need a #0348 (20 foot) or
> #0349 (50 foot) cable.
> 
> Depending on what they wish to do with the MODEM, they might want to
> investigate a card with an internal MODEM and not use their old one.  It
> might actually be cheaper once the cost of the cable is figured in.
> 
> Regards,
> Andy Nolen-Parkhouse
> 
>> On Behalf Of Tom Hightower
>> Subject: What do I need if I want to use an "Options" modem?
>> 
>> 
>> Customer bought a new 9406, v5r2.  They want to use their "Options by
>> IBM"
>> modem that they've been using on their old v4r5 system.  What comm card
>> do
>> they need in order to use the modem on their new system?