Faxing from BlueSeries can be performed trough:

• The internal modem that is standard issue in all iSeries

• Via the V.24 line and an external modem.

• Via TCP/IP using a fax modem that is connected to a Thin Device Server.

It is possible to operate multiple TCP/IP fax lines from the same iSeries and distribute the fax line lines on different locations.

Each location must however have its own Device Server and fax modems. You will need one fax modem per fax line.

The different connection forms can be combined.

You can connect as many fax lines you want.

BlueSeries Fax is delivered with one (1) fax line. Additional fax lines must be ordered separately.

Count one (1) external fax modem per telephone line.

The Internal iSeries modems support can (depending on type) connect direct with one to four telephone lines. 

Multiple internal modems can be installed in your iSeries. Check with your hardware supplier.

Supported Hardware for BlueSeries Fax

Fax modems

MultiTech MT5600BA

http://www.multitech.com/en_US/PRODUCTS/Families/MultiModemII/

MultiTech ZDX5656

http://www.multitech.com/en_US/PRODUCTS/Families/MultiModemZDX/

All internal modems on the iSeries and System i. (That is ordered/installed with fax capabilities).

BlueSeries Fax has support for the following discontinued modems:

IBM 7852 modem and MultiTech ZDX5600 modem

Thin Device Servers (TCP/IP)

A Thin Device Server is used to connect a fax modem to the iSeries over a TCP/IP network, so you don't have the V.24-cable restriction. The GSM unit might be placed anywhere in the network - even in another part of the world, using the Internet.

The following Thin Device Servers are tested with BlueSeries

Moxa :                          www.moxa.com

NPort 5110 (1 port)

NPort 5210 (2 port)

NPort 5410 (4 port)

NPort 5610 (8/16 port)

Each port will can connect to a external fax modem.