Nortel Networks 8010co Additional equipment, Mounting hardware, DC input electrical requirements

Chapter 2 Installation 35

Additional equipment

To install the BIP, you might need items that are not part of the BIP installation kit. Before installing the BIP hardware, ensure that you obtain all the cables, tools, and other equipment that you need. For information about office alarm cable pin assignments, see Appendix B, “BIP external cable pin assignments,” on page 75.

Mounting hardware

You must install the BIP in an equipment rack. You need the following tools:

•Phillips screwdriver

•7/16-inch hex wrench

You also need a rack that meets the following specifications:

•Heavy-duty steel construction

•Electronics Industries Association (EIA) standard hole-spacing

You can install the BIP in the following 19-in. (48.26 cm) rack configurations:

•Standard 19-inch rack

•Hendry rack

You can install the BIP in a standard 23-inch rack using adapters provided by the rack supplier. If your rack does not have threaded rail holes, you must use cagenuts that are appropriate for the specific rack model you are using.

DC input electrical requirements

The installation site must meet the following electrical requirements for DC power (Table 2):

Table 2 DC power requirements

Nominal input voltage	Maximum input current	Physical
-48 VDC nominal	60 A	Reinforced insulation
		from the main DC power

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