Nortel Networks 1000M - Manual (Page 82)

82 Installing the Cabinet system
2 Install expansion cabinets. Refer to step 2 .
3 For fiber connectivity, refer to Procedure 2, step 4 .
4 For IP connectivity, refer to Procedure 2 "New system installation"
(page 76) , step 5 through step 7 , on step 5 .
5 Power up the main and expansion cabinets. Refer to Procedure 2
"New system installation" (page 76) , step 8 .
6 Install the System Software on the IP expansion cabinet (not
required for fiber expansion cabinets). Refer to
"Starting the Chassis
system" (page 259) .
7 Install (if not previously installed) and activate the telephones. Refer
to
"Connecting the telephones" (page 323) .
8 Connect the trunks to the system as described in "Terminal setup"
(page 249) .
9 Perform a system backup in LD 43.
10 Install any remaining equipment, such as external alarms. Refer to
"Connecting an external alarm" (page 369) .
11 Replace all drip trays and cabinet covers.
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Reconfiguring a system
Implement Procedure 4 if you need to reconfigure your existing system.
Complete each step as described before proceeding with the next step.
Reconfiguring existing cabinets to accommodate an additional
expansion cabinet
Under certain circumstances it is necessary to rearrange cabinet
connections and/or configurations. Two scenarios are described.
Scenario 1: Adding a third expansion cabinet
If the existing main cabinet is equipped with two single daughterboards, and
the two expansion cabinets are located within 10 m (33 ft), adding another
expansion cabinet within 3 km (1.8 mi) requires the following steps:
Procedure 4
Step Action
1 Replace the top daughterboard with a dual-port expansion
daughterboard.
Nortel Communication Server 1000
Communication Server 1000M and Meridian 1 Small System Installation and Commissioning
NN43011-310 01.04 Standard
Release 5.0 13 May 2008
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