Table of Contents:

Definition and Overview

1. Introduction

2. Universal Port Overview

3. Universal Port Architecture

4. Universal Port Implementation Challenges

5. Selecting an RAS Solution Partner

6. Summary

7. References

8. Universal Port Software Features

Self-Test

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The convergence of voice and data has resulted in a new generation of RAS equipment that provides universal port capabilities. The increasing demand for Internet access requires RAS equipment manufacturers to increase the density of their equipment dramatically. This is being facilitated by a new generation of DSPs with integrated voice-, fax-, and data-over-packet software that offer unprecedented processing power while providing very-low-power consumption. The availability of field-proven, hardened voice-, fax-, and data-over-packet software enables equipment manufacturers to focus on higher levels of product differentiation.