This section describes how to prepare for and physically install a Sonus SBC 2000 a
system.
Installing the
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SBC 2000 Chassis in a 4-Post Equipment Rack
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The Sonus SBC 2000 chassis can be installed in a standard 19-inch, 4-post equipment racks. Mounting hardware is provided for racks with 24-inch and 30-inch depths.
Before installing the Sonus SBC 2000
chassis in a 4-post equipment rack, you must first assemble and attach the 2 rear support brackets to the two rear rack posts.
To Assemble and Install
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Rear Support Brackets- In the mounting hardware bag provided with the Sonus SBC 2000 system, find the rear support brackets (2) and 9-inch extension arms (2).
- If you are installing the Sonus SBC 2000 the system into a 30-inch depth rack, attach the extension arms to the support brackets.
Attach the support brackets securely to the two rear posts of your equipment rack. Refer to the illustration below for visual details of the assembly:
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To Install
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SBC 2000 in a 4-Post Equipment Rack
- Attach the 2 rack mounting ears securely to the front corners of the Sonus SBC 2000 the chassis.
- Attach the 2 pan handle plates securely to the rear corners of the Sonus SBC 2000 the chassis.
- Working with a partner, lift the Sonus SBC 2000 the chassis and slide it into the equipment rack, making sure to seat each pan handle plate into the support brackets mounted on the rear support posts.
Attach the 2 rack mounting ears securely to the front mounting posts of the equipment rack. Refer to the illustration below for visual details of the installation (click to enlarge).
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Do not block the air vents on either side of the Sonus SBC 2000 the chassis. Both sides of the unit must clear to ensure proper cooling of the unit. |
Installing the
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SBC 2000 Chassis in a 2-Post Equipment Rack
The Sonus SBC 2000
chassis can be installed in a standard 19-inch, 2-post equipment racks by attaching the rack mounting ears to the middle attachment points on both sides of the chassis.
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DO NOT mount the Sonus SBC 2000 the chassis using only the rack ears attached to the front corners on a 2-post equipment rack. Mounting the chassis using only the front mount rack ears will not provide adequate mechanical support and can cause damage the Sonus SBC 2000 chassis and other equipment in the rack. |
To Install
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in a 2-Post Equipment Rack- Attach the 2 rack mounting ears securely to the center mounting points on both sides of the Sonus SBC 2000 the chassis.
Attach the 2 rack mounting ears securely to the mounting posts of the equipment rack. Refer to the illustration below for visual details of the installation (click to enlarge).
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Under special circumstances for upgrades, a Sonus SBC 2000
interface card may be delivered separately from
the Sonus SBC 2000 the chassis. The card must be installed before powering on the unit. For more information
about Sonus SBC 2000 about interface cards, see
Sonus SBC 2000 Interface Cards. For more information about installing and removing interface cards, see
Inserting and Removing Interface Cards.
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You must power down the Sonus SBC 2000 system before installing or removing Interface Cards. Hot swapping of Interface Cards is not supported in Sonus SBC 2000 4.0.x. |
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After you have completed the physical installation of the Sonus SBC 2000 the
chassis, connect the grounding wire and power cables
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DO NOT INSTALL EITHER Sonus RIBBON or TELECOM CABLES. You must complete the Initial Configuration before connecting the Sonus SBC 2000 the system to your network. |
Installing the Cable Management Bracket
In order to provide cable strain relief for cables connected to Sonus SBC 2000 to
interface cards, a cable management bracket is provided.
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Place the cable management bracket on top of the pan handle plates.
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If you have installed the Sonus SBC 2000 chassis in a 2-post configuration, you must install the pan handle plates on the rear corners of the chassis. |
Use the provided cable ties to secure the cable management bracket to the pan handle plates. Refer to the illustration below for visual details of the installation (click to enlarge).
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Next Steps
You are now ready to complete the initial configuration of the Sonus SBC 2000 the
system. Proceed to
Running Initial Setup.
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