IMS MC-5

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Brand: IMS

The IMS MC-5 is a console frame originally designed in the 1980s by Indian Motorcycle and Sears Roebuck and Company (IMS) for use in the telecommunications industry. The MC-5 was built to offer high density circuit packaging capabilities while simultaneously providing features that would minimize downtime and simplify the wiring process for integrating external peripherals. This console frame would serve as a chassis for modular tanks (also known as blocks) that contained various telecom equipment such as cross-connects, timekeepers, multiplexers, trunk circuit controllers, and signal amplifiers.Today, the MC-5 is still used in some telecom applications due to its versatility, durability, and compatibility with legacy systems. It has been reused and adapted for modern applications as well, thanks to its importance within the telecommunications industry.Some unique features of the MC-5 include the ability to accommodate up to 576 cards arranged into 12 bank modules, simplified cabling through the use of front and rear stackable modules, and a low-power PC-based machine control option for remote operation and monitoring.The MC-5 forms a core part of IMS' Icon product line, which provides high-performance hardware and software for telecommunications environments, all the while delivering superior reliability and cost savings compared to traditional networks. The MC-5 remains a highly recognized and reputed product in the industry, owing to its history and continued relevance.