Nortel Networks BCM 1000 manual Appendix a, Getting started, About this guide, Audience, Acronyms

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Appendix A

Getting started

About this guide

The BCM 4.0 for BCM1000 Installation and Maintenance Guide Addendum describes how to install, configure, and maintain the BCM200 and BCM400 hardware running Business Communications Manager (BCM) 4.0 software.

The concepts, operations, and tasks described in this guide relate to the hardware of the BCM system. This guide provides task-based information on how to install the hardware components and perform basic configuration tasks.

Use Element Manager, Startup Profile, and Telset Administration to configure various BCM parameters.

In brief, the information in this guide explains:

•Installing hardware components

•Starting and initializing the system hardware

•Replacing components

•Testing the system

Audience

The BCM 4.0 for BCM1000 Installation and Maintenance Guide Addendum is directed to installers responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining BCM 4.0 systems.

To use this guide, you must:

•be an authorized BCM 4.0 installer or administrator within your organization

•know basic Nortel BCM terminology

•be knowledgeable about telephony and IP networking technology

Acronyms

The following is a list of acronyms used in this guide.

Table 1 Acronyms (Sheet 1 of 3)

Acronym

ACU

AIS

APC

Description

Audio conference unit

Alarm indication system

American Power Conversion

BCM 4.0 for BCM1000 Installation and Maintenance Guide Addendum