Chapter 5: Switch Installation; Placement Options And Cables - Avaya 5900 Series Installing

Chapter 5: Switch installation

Placement options and cables

The following sections describe the available placement option and requirements, as well as cables
for the ERS 5900 Series.
Placement options
You can mount a switch on a flat surface such as a table or shelf, or in a rack.
Avaya recommends that you install the switch in an equipment rack.
Installing the switch in an equipment rack
Before you begin
Tool requirements
• Phillips screwdriver to attach brackets to the switch and the switch to the rack
Rack requirements
• Space of 2.8 inches (7.1 cm) for each switch is available in an E1A or 1EC standard 19 inch
(48.2 cm) equipment rack and T1A 23 inch (58.5 cm) equipment rack.
• Appropriate rack space is available to accommodate 1U switch height (44 mm).
• Rack is bolted to the floor and braced if necessary.
• Rack is grounded to the same grounding electrode used by the power service in the area. The
ground path must be permanent and must not exceed 1 Ohm of resistance from the rack to the
grounding electrode.
Procedure
1. Ensure power is disconnected from the switch.
2. Attach a bracket to each side of the switch with the included screws.
You have different options for front and rear mounting positions. Attach the brackets in the
best position for your specific equipment rack.
February 2016 Installing Avaya ERS 5900 Series
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