Avaya AP-4, AP-6, AP-5 manual Installing the AP in a Plenum, Kensington Security Slot

Additional Hardware Features

Installing the AP in a Plenum

In an office building, plenum is the space between the structural ceiling and the tile ceiling that is provided to help air circulate. Many companies also use the plenum to house communication equipment and cables. However, these products and cables must comply with certain safety requirements, such as Underwriter Labs (UL) Standard 2043: “Standard for Fire Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products and Their Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces”.

The AP has been certified under UL Standard 2043 and can be installed in the plenum only when the following conditions apply:

•The unit uses Power over Ethernet (PoE) to receive power over a plenum-rated Category 5 Ethernet cable (the power cable must not be connected to the unit).

•The unit’s plastic covers have been removed (this includes the cable cover, the front cover, and the back cover).

Kensington Security Slot

The AP enclosure includes a Kensington Security Slot for use with a Kensington locking mechanism. When properly installed, a Kensington lock can prevent unauthorized personnel from stealing the AP. In addition, the Kensington locks secures the cable cover in place, which prevents tampering with the Ethernet and power cables.

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