Nortel Networks BCM50 manual Tasks Description Link to, Supplies, and tools on

72Chapter 5 Installing the BCM50 system

Table 16 BCM50 installation overview (Sheet 1 of 2)

Tasks	Description		Link to
Prepare for installation	Verify these requirements:		“Checking the installation
	•	environmental	prerequisites” on page 75
	•	electrical
	•	site telephony wiring
Get required equipment	Ensure you have these items:		“System equipment,
and tools	•	basic hardware	supplies, and tools” on
			page 77
	•	optional equipment
	• other hardware and tools
Inspect the components	Verify that the main unit box contains all the required		“Unpacking the main unit”
	components in good condition.		on page 80
Install the main unit	Mount the main unit using these options:		“Installing the main unit”
	• in an equipment rack with a rackmount shelf (optional		on page 79
		patch panel)
	• on a wall with a wallmount bracket (optional wiring field
		card)
	•	on a desktop
Inspect the components	Verify that the expansion unit box contains all the required		“Unpacking the expansion
	components in good condition.		unit” on page 92
Install a media bay	Follow these steps to install an MBM:		“Verifying the media bay
module (MBM)	• set the MBM dip switches to factory default		module switch settings”
			on page 93
	• insert the MBM into the expansion unit
Install an expansion unit	Mount the expansion unit using the same option as the main		“Installing the expansion
	unit:		unit” on page 95
	• in an equipment rack with a rackmount shelf (optional
		patch panel)
	• on a wall with a wallmount bracket (optional wiring field
		card)
	•	on a desktop
	• on top of another unit (not for wallmount option)
Connect the cables	Connect the cables between these items:		“Connecting the cables to
	• main unit to expansion unit (if required)		the BCM50 system” on
			page 97
	• power supply to units (with and without a UPS)
	• lines and extensions to the RJ-21 telephony connector
		(optional - patch panel or WFC)
	• lines and extensions to the MBMs
	• auxiliary equipment to the RJ-21 telephony connector
		(optional patch panel or WFC)

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