Avaya CMC1 manual Install Main Distribution Frame MDF and External Modem, Install the MDF

Install Main Distribution Frame (MDF) and External Modem

Install Main Distribution Frame

(MDF) and External Modem

Install the MDF

! CAUTION:

The optional MDF is a special 110 cross-connect field and is smaller than standard 110 cross-connect hardware. Do not install standard 110 hardware inside the right panel.

Note:

The depth of any equipment installed inside the right panel must not exceed 2.5 inches (6.3 cm), otherwise the right cover panel cannot fit over the right panel.

The optional MDF represents the trunk/auxiliary field.

1.Mount the optional MDF to the right panel using one of the following:

●For bottom-mount MDFs, refer to Bottom-mounted MDF with Modem on page 53.

●For top-mount MDFs (in cabinets other than cabinet A), refer to Top-Mounted MDF on page 55.

●For dual-mount MDFs, refer to Dual MDFs on page 56.

Bottom-mounted MDF with Modem

To install a bottom-mounted MDF with a modem:

1.On the rear of the MDF, cut the cable tie securing the top 5 cables to the MDF mounting frame.

2.Mount the MDF to the right panel. See Figure 16: Typical Bottom-Mount MDF and Modem Cable Routing on page 54.

3.Secure all 10 cables to the bottom left bracket on the MDF with a cable tie.

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