Before you start
Gathering information
14 Installation of the G350 Media Gateway
December 2003

Staging

If you are using this guide to take you through staging the G350, work through the guide as follows:
1Read Step 2: Install the media modules on page 23, and install the media modules in the G350
chassis.
2Read Step 4: Connect power to the G350 on page 31, and apply power to the G350.
3Have the G350 configured and tested by a supporting technician. Do not connect a modem for the
configuration. Read Assisting an off-site configuration (staging) on page 41.
4Disconnect from the G350 any external equipment used in the configuration and testing process.
5Disconnect power from the G350 and pack it up with the media modules installed.

Installation of a staged G350

If you receive the G350 after staging, pre-configured with the media modules already installed, work
through the guide as follows:
1Read Step 1: Mount the G350 chassis on page 19, and mount the G350 with the media modules
already installed.
2Read Step 4: Connect power to the G350 on page 31, and apply power to the G350.
3Read Chapter 4, “Connecting devices” and connect devices to the G350.
4Read Chapter 5, “After installation” and test the installation.
Gathering information
Before you begin the installation, read the planning documentation.
The planning documentation provides you with information about:
•What media modules you will be installing. Take note of whether or not you are installing an
S8300 Media Server module. The installation process is different depending on whether or not
you are installing an S8300.
•Which voice devices and data devices need to be connected to the G350.
•Whom to contact on site about delivery, system questions, or network concerns.
•Whom to contact at your home office in case of questions.
•Whether you need a special pass or an escort.
•How to gain entrance to the installation location if it is locked.
•Where to install equipment.
•Where to find a telephone near the installation location.