DEFINITY Enterprise Communications Server Release 8.2
Upgrades and Additions for R8r
555-233-115 Issue 1
April 2000
Adding or Removing Cabinet Hardware
6-96Add a Switch Node Carrier (Standard Reliabi lity)
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Shut Down DEFINITY AUDIX System
1. Shut down the AUDIX assembly and allow the di sk to completely spin
down. Refer to ‘‘DEFINITY AUDIX Power Procedures’’ on page 6-141.
!WARNING:

Neglecting to shut d own an AUDIX assembly before powering down

the system cabinet where it resides can damage the AUDIX disk.
2. Unseat the AUDIX assembly from its backp lane connectors.
Power Down Cabinet
1. At the cabinet that is receiving the new switch node c arrier, set the main
circuit breaker to OFF.
Remove Doors
1. Remove the front and rear doors from the cabin et where the switch node
carrier will be installed .
Disconnect Ground Cables
Skip these steps if a switch node carrier is being added to an empty carrier
position.
1. Label the ground c ables associated with the p ort carrier to be removed .
2. Disconnect the ground cables from the top of the p ort carrier to be
removed. Allow the cables to hang down for now.
Remove Circuit Packs from Port Carrier D
Skip these steps if a switch node carrier is being added to an empty carrier
position.
1. To ensure th at circuit packs and power units in the “D” carrier are properly
replaced, lab el each component with its s lot number.
2. Disconnect the power c ords from the power units in the “ D” carrier.
3. Remove all circuit packs and power units from carrier “ D.” Store the circuit
packs in static-p roof packag ing.
4. Remove the circuit pack b lanks from slots that do not contain c ircuit
packs.
5. Remove the front trim plate from the “D” c arrier by pulling it str aight off.