Polycom DOC2232A manual General Site Requirements, Placement of the System

Chapter 1 - Before You Begin

General Site Requirements

This section describes the requirements your site must meet for the safe installation and operation of the system.

Placement of the System

Place the MGC-25 on a hard, flat surface such as a desktop or mount it on a rack. For more information, see Chapter 2, “Installing the MGC-25 in a Rack” on page 2-8.

The airflow of the MGC-25 is from front to back. Be sure that the areas in the front and back of the system are clear for proper ventilation.

When mounting the system on a rack, always use brackets or a shelf. Never install the MGC-25 system by only fastening the front screws to the rack.

Network Equipment, Numbers and Addresses

Obtain the following information from your network administrator:

•IP address for the MGC-25

•Subnet Mask for the MGC-25

•Default Gateway IP Address (optional)

•Gatekeeper IP Address, if applicable

For ISDN configurations, obtain the following definitions of your equipment and information from your network service provider:

•PRI line(s) or Leased Line(s)

•Directory number range(s)

•Switch Type

•Line Coding

•Line Framing

•Numbering Plan

•Numbering Type

If the MGC-25 has to be connected to the public ISDN network, an external

CSU or similar equipment is needed.

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