Lucent Technologies PA-8500 manual Preparing to Install the System

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Preparing to Install the System

This chapter contains important information to read before proceeding with the installation, such as a system description and vital safety considerations. This chapter is divided into the following sections.

●Safety Considerations

●Required Tools

●System Description

1.1Safety Considerations

Before installing the system, be sure to take the following important precautions.

To ensure a safe and effective installation, follow the procedures exactly as they are written in this manual

●Do not attempt to install the system without the assistance of another able-bodied person. The size and weight of the system do not allow it to be safely installed by one person.

●The information in this manual assumes that the system site has been prepared, and the system unpacked, according to the instructions in the DNCP Series 400/400-CO(PA-8500): Site Planning Guide (R454) and the DNCP Series 400/400-CO: Unpacking Instructions. Refer to these manuals before proceeding with the installation.

●Observe all applicable industry safety standards.

●Provide the necessary space and light to safely perform the installation.

●Do not wear conducting objects, such as rings, bracelets, and keys.

●Before installing the system, familiarize yourself with the system hardware and how to get help during the installation by reading the remainder of this chapter.

1.2Required Tools

To install the system, the following tools are necessary.

●Flat-blade screwdriver

●Phillips-head screwdriver

●Torque wrench

●Torx head wrench tool set

●Digital voltmeter

1.3a System Description -- for DNCP Series 400 (PA-8500)

The DNCP Series 400 (PA-8500) system combines the Hewlett-Packard PA-RISC PA-8500 microprocessor with Lucent's continuously available hardware. This system uses AC power . The DNCP Series 400 (PA-8500) system utilizes the FTX operating system.

The DNCP Series 400 (PA-8500) achieves continuous availability by partnering, or duplexing, two identical online components, so that if one fails, its partner continues to operate. Other system components ensure availability by operating

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