Okay, this wasn't my idea, but the situation is what it is, and I need to program it. We just got it in today, no cd, no documentation.
I know the only way to program a T1 card is via the PC programming interface, but is there a way to connect to programming via serial without a RAC card?
Use the admin port on the control unit.
As far as "....but is there a way to connect to programming via serial without a RAC card?"
Yes, there is. Each Legend/Magix has it own built in Modem that can be accessed by dial up.
However, as you are programming the T1/PRI the system does a FORCED IDLE (as in knocking everyone off the system) and re-boot more than once.
On site that's not too bad, but with Dial Up, it would be a HUGE hassle.
I prefer to I build a model in my lab, get it programmed and then just load those translations into the one being installed.
But, I'd be willing to bet you don't have a great many of these sitting around your shop.
But since in another post, I figured out that you're talking about a PARTNER and adding a T1, just use a 355 adapter and the serial port on your PC, connect to the Admin jack on the Partner processor, and use the PC Administration GUI for programming.