46 Installation and configuration

Unpack and inspect the equipment

Unpack and inspect the equipment for damage. Follow the steps in Procedure 1, before performing the installation and configuration procedures in this chapter.

Procedure 1

Prepare for the installation

1Remove items from the installation site that can generate static charge.

2Use antistatic spray if the site is carpeted.

3Ground yourself before handling any equipment.

4Remove equipment carefully from its packaging. Save the packaging, in case the card has to be returned.

5Inspect the equipment for faults or damage. Report any damaged component to your Nortel Networks representative and the company who delivered the equipment.

This procedure is now complete

Take inventory

After unpacking and inspecting the equipment, verify that all necessary components are on site before beginning the installation. Check the equipment received against the shipping documents. Report any missing parts to your Nortel Networks representative.

Verify IPE Slot(s)

The ICB card can be installed in any IPE card slot associated with full 50-pin I/O cables. Table 4 lists the Meridian system modules and the card slots appropriate for ICB installation.

Table 4

ICB installation into card slots

Meridian system modules

ICB card slots

 

 

NT8D37BA/EC IPE modules, and

All available IPE card slots.

NT8D11BC/ED CE/PE modules.

 

 

 

NT8D37AA/DC IPE modules.

IPE card slots 0, 4, 8, and 12.

 

 

CS 1000.

1, 2, or 3 of the Media Gateway, or slots

 

7, 8, 9, or 10 of the Media Gateway

 

Expansion.

 

 

Determine the access method

Select the access method, single-number or direct meeting access, the system will be using. With direct access, configure 10 DN pairs. In

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