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  • Page 1 Hardware Installation Manual AudioCodes MediaPack™ Analog Gateway Series MP-1288 High-Density Analog Media Gateway...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Grounding and Surge Protection ................29 Connecting Ethernet Interfaces ................31 Connecting FXS Interfaces ..................32 5.3.1 Connecting FXS Interfaces using AudioCodes FXS Patch Panel ......35 5.3.2 Connecting FXS Interfaces using Centronics Cable ..........38 5.3.3 Connecting FXS Interfaces Directly to an MDF ............39 Connecting the FXS Analog Lifeline ..............
  • Page 4 MP-1288 List of Tables Table 3-1: Physical Dimensions and Operating Environment ..............15 Table 3-2: Front Panel Description ......................15 Table 3-3: SYS LED Description ......................16 Table 3-4: TEL LED Description ......................16 Table 3-5: PWR LED Description ......................17 Table 3-6: FAN LED Description ......................
  • Page 5 Hardware Installation Manual Contents List of Figures Figure 3-1: Front Panel ........................... 15 Figure 3-2: Fan Tray Module ........................18 Figure 3-3: Fan Tray Cover ........................18 Figure 3-4: Rear Panel Description ......................19 Figure 3-5: CPU Module ......................... 20 Figure 3-6: FXS Blade Showing Three FXS Telco Connectors .............
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  • Page 7 Customer Support Customer technical support and services are provided by AudioCodes or by an authorized AudioCodes Service Partner. For more information on how to buy technical support for AudioCodes products and for contact information, please visit our Web site at https://www.audiocodes.com/services-support/maintenance-and-support.
  • Page 8 MP-1288 General Notes, Warnings, and Safety Information Warning: Read and adhere to all warning statements in this document before installing the device. Warning: This device is considered as IPX0 non-water ingress protected and therefore, must be installed only indoors. Warning: The Ethernet port interface cabling must be shielded and routed only indoors.
  • Page 9 Hardware Installation Manual Notices Document Revision Record LTRT Description 28020 Initial document release. 28021 Cable anchor clip for power cord; adding FXS blade procedure (removing connector covers) 28022 Physical dimensions updated; warning bulletin for 19-inch rack cabinet. 28023 AC power cable warning (Japanese). 28024 REN 3 update.
  • Page 10 MP-1288 Documentation Feedback AudioCodes continually strives to produce high quality documentation. If you have any comments (suggestions or errors) regarding this document, please fill out the Documentation Feedback form site https://online.audiocodes.com/documentation-feedback. Hardware Installation Manual Document #: LTRT-28030...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Hardware Installation Manual 1. Introduction Introduction This document provides a hardware description of AudioCodes MP-1288 Analog Media Gateway (hereafter referred to as device) and step-by-step procedures for mounting and cabling the device. The device supports the following:  Up to 288 FXS ports, 72 FXS ports per FXS blade (can house up to four FXS blades) ...
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  • Page 13: Unpacking The Device

    1 x AC power cord (or two if ordered with dual Power Supply modules) • 1 x grounding lug Check, retain and process any documents. If there are any damaged or missing items, notify your AudioCodes sales representative. MediaPack Analog Gateways MP-1288...
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  • Page 15: Physical Description

     Over-voltage protection and surge immunity: ITU-T K.21 (basic) compliant. Note: Routing of FXS telephony cables outdoors can only be done in conjunction with AudioCodes-approved primary surge protector and proper installation and grounding. Front Panel Description The device's front panel is shown in the figure below and described in the subsequent table.

  • Page 16: Led Descriptions

    MP-1288 3.2.1 LED Descriptions This section describes the LEDs on the front panel of the chassis. 3.2.1.1 SYS LED The SYS LED indicates the device's operating status, as described in the table below. Table 3-3: SYS LED Description Color State Description Green LED lit as a result of one of the following:...

  • Page 17: Pwr Led

    Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description 3.2.1.3 PWR LED The PWR LED indicates the power status, as described in the table below. Table 3-5: PWR LED Description Color State Description Green Chassis receiving power and Power Supply modules are functioning normally. If the device is configured to use only one Power Supply module, the LED is lit if at least one of them is operating normally.

  • Page 18: Fan Tray

    MP-1288 3.2.2 Fan Tray The device provides a Fan Tray module, located on the front panel, which is concealed by a fan tray cover. The Fan Tray module contains six individual fans which cool the device's internal components to maintain an acceptable operating temperature inside the chassis. The Fan Tray module draws air in from the outside through the perforated fan tray cover.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel Description

    Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description Rear Panel Description The device's rear panel is shown in the figure below and described in the subsequent table. Figure 3-4: Rear Panel Description Note: The figure above is used only as an example. The number of installed FXS blades and Power Supply modules depends on your ordered hardware configuration.

  • Page 20: Cpu Module

    MP-1288 3.3.1 CPU Module The CPU module provides the central processing unit and port interfaces, as shown in the figure below and described in the subsequent table. Figure 3-5: CPU Module Table 3-8: CPU Module Description Item # Label Description Two 100/1000Base-T (Gigabit) Ethernet ports (RJ-45) for connecting to the IP network.

  • Page 21: Fxs Blades

    Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description 3.3.2 FXS Blades The FXS blade (referred to as Module in the device's management interfaces) provides the FXS port interfaces. Each blade provides three FXS port connectors - 50-pin Telco connector (Centronics type). Each connector provides 24 FXS interfaces and therefore, each blade provides up to 72 FXS interfaces (3 x 24 FXS).

  • Page 22: Table 3-9: Fxs Port Specifications

    MP-1288 The FXS channel (port) number range of each FXS connector on an FXS blade is indicated by the labels (FXS 1-24, FXS 25-48, and FXS 49-72) located on the rear panel above the FXS blades, as shown below: Figure 3-8: FXS Blades and FXS Channels per FXS Connector (Rear Panel) The table below lists the specifications of the device's FXS ports.

  • Page 23: Power Supply Module

    Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description Specification Description Metering Tones 12/16 KHz sinusoidal bursts; generation on FXS Distinctive Ringing By frequency (15-100 Hz) and cadence patterns Message Waiting DC voltage generation (TIA/EIA-464-B); V23 FSK data; Indication (MWI) Stutter dial tone 3.3.3 Power Supply Module The device can be housed with up two Power Supply modules for load sharing and power...

  • Page 24: Led Descriptions

    MP-1288 3.3.4 LED Descriptions This section describes the LEDs on the rear panel of the chassis. 3.3.4.1 Ethernet LEDs Each Ethernet port on the CPU module provides a LED (located on its left) which indicates network connectivity status, as described in the table below. Table 3-11: Ethernet LEDs Description Color State...

  • Page 25: Fxs Leds

    Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description 3.3.4.3 FXS LEDs Each FXS blade provides two LEDs that indicate the status of the FXS blade, as described in the table below. Both LEDs indicate the same status information. One LED is located on its front panel and the other LED on its rear panel to the left of the left-most FXS port (labeled FXS 49-72), as shown in the figures below: Figure 3-10: FXS LED Location on Front Panel per FXS Blade...

  • Page 26: Power Supply Led

    MP-1288 3.3.4.4 Power Supply LED The Power Supply module, located on the chassis rear panel, provides a LED which indicates the operating status of the module, as described in the table below. Table 3-14: Power Supply Module LED Description Color State Description Connected to power source, chassis receiving power, and Power...

  • Page 27: 19-Inch Rack Mounting

    Hardware Installation Manual 4. 19-Inch Rack Mounting 19-Inch Rack Mounting The device is designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. This is done by attaching it to the rack's posts using front-mounting brackets (supplied). Warning: At least two people are required to mount the device in the 19-inch rack. Avertissements: Au moins deux personnes sont nécessaires pour monter l’appareil dans le bâti 19 pouces.

  • Page 28: Figure 4-1: Attaching Mounting Brackets To Chassis

    MP-1288  To mount the device in a 19-inch rack: Attach the two front-mounting brackets (supplied) to both sides of the chassis, as shown in the figure below. Each bracket is secured to the chassis using 9 screws (supplied). Figure 4-1: Attaching Mounting Brackets to Chassis With two people, lift the chassis into the rack from the front of the rack.

  • Page 29: Cabling The Device

    Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device Cabling the Device This section describes how to cable the device:  Connecting to earth / ground – see Section 5.1  Connecting to the LAN – see Section 5.2 on page 31 ...

  • Page 30: Figure 5-1: Stripped Grounding Wire

    MP-1288  To connect the chassis to an earth ground: Prepare an adequate length (maximum 20 mm or 0.8 in.) of stranded grounding wire (16 AWG minimum size) for the ground connection, as shown below: Figure 5-1: Stripped Grounding Wire Using a Philips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws and their spring washers for attaching the grounding lug, located on the chassis' rear panel as shown below: Figure 5-2: Removing Screws and Washers...

  • Page 31: Connecting Ethernet Interfaces

    Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device Connecting Ethernet Interfaces The device provides two 100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ-45) for connecting to the IP network (e.g., LAN). The ports support half- and full-duplex modes, auto-negotiation, and straight or crossover cable detection. The ports can operate as a pair (Ethernet Group) to provide 1+1 port redundancy, where one port serves as the active port while the other as standby.

  • Page 32: Connecting Fxs Interfaces

    MP-1288 Connecting FXS Interfaces The device interfaces with the FXS analog telephone equipment (e.g., fax machines, modems, or telephones) through the 50-pin Telco connectors provided on the FXS blades. For more information on the FXS blades, see Section 3.3.2 on page 21. Safety Notice •...

  • Page 33: Table 5-2: 50-Pin Telco Connector Pinouts

     Cable: You can use any of the following cables: • AudioCodes orderable FXS Patch Panel (see Section 5.3.1 on page 35) • AudioCodes orderable Centronics cable connector (10 m) to open leads, which needs to be connected to a distribution panel (see Section 5.3.2 on page 38) •...
  • Page 34 MP-1288 FXS Phone Channel Connector Pins (Ports) 22/47 23/48 24/49 25 for Analog Lifeline 25/50 For analog Lifeline cabling, see Section 5.4 on page 41. Hardware Installation Manual Document #: LTRT-28030...

  • Page 35: Connecting Fxs Interfaces Using Audiocodes Fxs Patch Panel

    5.3.1 Connecting FXS Interfaces using AudioCodes FXS Patch Panel You can purchase AudioCodes' FXS Patch Panel (shown below) to connect the FXS interfaces to FXS equipment. The patch panel can be mounted in a 19-inch rack using integrated mounting brackets and provides a 2-meter (78.7 in.) extension cable with a 50- pin male connector for connection to the FXS port on the FXS blade .All incoming wires...

  • Page 36: Figure 5-8: Mounting Patch Panel In Rack

    MP-1288 Figure 5-8: Mounting Patch Panel in Rack Connect the Patch Panel's 50-pin male connector to one of the FXS blade's 50-pin female Telco connectors located on the chassis' rear panel, and secure the connector with the two captive screws located on either side of the connector, using a flat-head screwdriver: Figure 5-9: Connecting 50-Pin Telco Connector to Port on FXS Blade Connect your analog equipment to the Patch Panel, by plugging the RJ-11 connectors...

  • Page 37: Figure 5-10: Connecting Analog Equipment To Fxs Patch Panel

    Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device Figure 5-10: Connecting Analog Equipment to FXS Patch Panel For outdoor FXS cabling installations, you must install additional power surge protection as illustrated in the following figure. For indoor FXS cabling installations, there is no need for primary lightning protection usage.

  • Page 38: Connecting Fxs Interfaces Using Centronics Cable

    5.3.2 Connecting FXS Interfaces using Centronics Cable You can purchase AudioCodes' Centronics-type cable connector, as shown below, to connect the FXS interfaces to FXS equipment. The 10-meter cable (32.8 ft.) provides a 50- pin male Telco connector on one end and open leads on the other end, which need to be connected to your patch panel or distribution frame.

  • Page 39: Connecting Fxs Interfaces Directly To An Mdf

    Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device Terminate the wires on the other end of the cable to your patch panel or distribution frame. The wires are grouped in pairs with labels indicating the FXS channels (see Figure 5-12). Make sure that you connect the wires according to the correct port channels as labelled on the wires.

  • Page 40: Figure 5-14: Connecting Fxs Interfaces Directly To Mdf

    MP-1288 Attach each pair of wires from a 25-pair Octopus cable (not supplied) to its corresponding socket on the MDF. Connect the telephone lines from the MDF to the analog equipment, by inserting each RJ-11 connector on the 2-wire line cords to the RJ-11 sockets on the front of the MDF: Figure 5-14: Connecting FXS Interfaces Directly to MDF Hardware Installation Manual Document #: LTRT-28030...

  • Page 41: Connecting The Fxs Analog Lifeline

    Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device Connecting the FXS Analog Lifeline The device supports PSTN Fallback (analog Lifeline), whereby it automatically connects an FXS port (Lifeline extension or phone) to the PSTN / PBX upon a power outage. This enables the phone to make and receive calls to and from the PSTN respectively, instead of the IP network.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Serial Interface To A Computer

    MP-1288 Connecting the Serial Interface to a Computer The RS-232 interface port is used to access the command line interface (CLI) for serial communication. The device provides an RS-232 serial interface port on its rear panel. The RS-232 interface port is used to access the device's command line interface (CLI). ...

  • Page 43: Figure 5-18: Connecting Serial Interface

    Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device  To connect the serial interface port to a computer: Connect the RJ-45 connector, at one end of the cable, to the device's serial port (labeled |0|0|), located on the CPU module on the rear panel. Figure 5-18: Connecting Serial Interface Connect the DB-9 connector, at the other end of the cable, to a COM RS-232 communication port on your PC.

  • Page 44: Connecting To Power

    MP-1288 Connecting to Power The device receives power from a standard alternating current (AC) electrical outlet. The connection is made using the supplied AC power cord. The device can host up to two hot- swappable Power Supply modules for load-sharing and power redundancy in case of failure in one of the modules.

  • Page 45: Figure 5-19: Swinging Cable Anchor Clip Away From Power Inlet

    Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device  To connect the device to power: Swing the cable anchor clip, located over the power inlet of the Power Supply module, sideways, away from the power inlet to provide space for the power plug. Figure 5-19: Swinging Cable Anchor Clip away from Power Inlet Plug the female end of the AC power cord (supplied) into the power inlet.
  • Page 46 MP-1288 If you are using two Power Supply modules, repeat steps 1 through 3 for connecting the second Power Supply module, but using the power socket associated with the second Power Supply module and connecting this to a different supply circuit. Turn on the power at the power source (if required).

  • Page 47: Hardware Maintenance

    Hardware Installation Manual 6. Hardware Maintenance Hardware Maintenance The device is designed as a modular chassis and allows you to order any module as a Field Replacement Unit (FRU). This section describes the procedures for replacing modules. Note: Ensure that all unoccupied module chassis slots are covered with blank panels. This allows optimal internal airflow pressure within the chassis.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Fan Tray Module

    MP-1288 Replacing the Fan Tray Module The following procedure describes how to replace the Fan Tray module. Warning: • DO NOT operate the device without the Fan Tray module. • Before replacing a failed Fan Tray module, make sure that you have the replacement Fan Tray module on hand so that you can replace the module immediately.

  • Page 49: Figure 6-2: Removing Fan Tray Cover

    Hardware Installation Manual 6. Hardware Maintenance Figure 6-2: Removing Fan Tray Cover Loosen the four flat-head, spring-loaded captive screws securing the Fan Tray module to the chassis, using a flat-head screwdriver. Figure 6-3: Location of Screws on Fan Tray Module Grip the handle of the Fan Tray module where you removed the screws in the previous step, and then gently but firmly pull the module away from the chassis so that it disconnects from the connector providing it with power:...

  • Page 50: Replacing The Air Filter

    The device's components may be damaged due to a dirty or blocked air filter. • Replace the air filter only with an air filter purchased from AudioCodes. • Before removing the air filter, make sure that you have the replacement air filter on hand so that you can replace it immediately.

  • Page 51: Figure 6-6: Removing Air Filter Cover From Fan Tray Cover

    Hardware Installation Manual 6. Hardware Maintenance Figure 6-6: Removing Air Filter Cover from Fan Tray Cover Pull out the exposed air filter from the enclosure of the air filter cover and dispose of it: Figure 6-7: Removing Air Filter from Air Filter Cover Insert the new filter into the enclosure of the air filter cover.

  • Page 52: Replacing Fxs Blades

    MP-1288 Replacing FXS Blades The following procedure describes how to replace an FXS blade. Warning: Power off the device when removing or installing FXS blades.  To replace an FXS blade: Remove the faulty FXS blade: Identify the faulty FXS blade by the color of its LED, located on the rear panel as described in Section 3.3.4.3 on page 25.

  • Page 53: Figure 6-9: Removing Hex Standoff Screws On Rear Panel (Example Fxs Blade S4)

    Hardware Installation Manual 6. Hardware Maintenance On the rear panel, remove all the hex-standoff screws securing the FXS blade to the chassis, using a 3/16-in. hex-head nut driver. Each FXS port has two hex- standoff screws (7 mm) on either side and therefore, you need to remove all six screws: Figure 6-9: Removing Hex Standoff Screws on Rear Panel (Example FXS Blade S4) On the front panel, remove the Fan Tray cover and Fan Tray module, as...

  • Page 54: Figure 6-11: Removing Fxs Blade From Chassis Slot On Front Panel

    MP-1288 Gently pull the FXS blade out of the chassis slot: Figure 6-11: Removing FXS Blade from Chassis Slot on Front Panel Install the new FXS blade: Hold the blade on the front where the captive screws are located, making sure that you do not touch the blades electrical components.

  • Page 55: Adding An Fxs Blade

    Hardware Installation Manual 6. Hardware Maintenance On the front panel, re-install the Fan Tray module and Fan Tray cover, as described in Section 6.2 on page 48. Re-connect the chassis to the power source. Adding an FXS Blade The following procedure describes how to add an FXS blade. Warning: Power off the device before adding an FXS blade.

  • Page 56: Figure 6-14: Removing Cover Plates

    MP-1288 Figure 6-14: Removing Cover Plates On the front panel, remove the Fan Tray cover and Fan Tray module, as described in Section 6.2 on page 48. Hold the blade on its front where the captive screws are located, making sure that you do not touch the blades electrical components.

  • Page 57: Figure 6-16: Tightening Captive Screws Of Fxs Blade On Front Panel

    Hardware Installation Manual 6. Hardware Maintenance On the rear panel, secure the FXS blade to the chassis by inserting the hex-standoff screws, using a 3/16-in. hex-head nut driver. Do not tighten the screws: On the front panel, secure the FXS blade to the chassis, by tightening the two Philips- head, captive screws on the front panel of the blade.

  • Page 58: Replacing The Cpu Module

    MP-1288 Replacing the CPU Module The following procedure describes how to replace the CPU module. Warning: Power off the device before replacing the CPU module.  To replace the CPU module: Remove the faulty CPU module: Power down the device by disconnecting the power cord from the power source, and then unplugging the power cord from the power inlet on the power supply module.

  • Page 59: Replacing Power Supply Modules

    Hardware Installation Manual 6. Hardware Maintenance Replacing Power Supply Modules The following procedure describes how to replace a Power Supply module. Note: The Power Supply modules are hot-swappable when the device is installed with two Power Supply modules. Therefore, when replacing a module, you can leave the second module connected to the power source.

  • Page 60: Figure 6-19: Removing Power Supply Module From Chassis

    MP-1288 Figure 6-19: Removing Power Supply Module from Chassis Install the new Power Supply module: Grip the handle on the Power Supply module with one hand while supporting it underneath with the other hand. Orientate the Power Supply module as shown in Figure 6-19 and align it with the chassis slot from which you removed the faulty module.
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