Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7000 Series Installation Manual page 66

Preparations for network connectivity
Installing an MDA
You can install a Media Dependent Adapter (MDA) to add eight additional ports to a switch.
Before you begin
Verify that the MDA is supported on your switch.
The switch chassis must be securely mounted in an equipment rack.
About this task
Perform the following procedure to insert an MDA into to the MDA slot on the switch.
Procedure
1. Ensure that the chassis is securely mounted in a rack before installing the MDA.
2. Loosen the two thumb screws on the MDA blanking plate and remove the blanking
3. Remove the MDA from it's protective packaging. Ensure to remove the packing
4. Grasp the MDA using both handles, one in each hand.
5. Align the MDA so that the card edges line up with the card guides in the chassis.
6. Insert and slide the MDA into the opening on the front of the chassis. Firmly press
7. Verify that the MDA is fully seated and tighten the two thumb screws to secure the
Next steps
The default MDA status is enabled and the MDA ports can function immediately once you
install the MDA. For more information about configuring the MDA status and MDA ports, see
Avaya Virtual Services Platform 7000 Series Getting Started (NN47202–303).
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plate from front of the chassis.
around the insertion pins on the rear of the MDA.
the MDA into the MDA slot until it is fully seated.
Important:
Inserting the MDA can require a large amount of force to ensure that the MDA is
fully seated.
MDA module.
Caution:
Risk of equipment damage
If the MDA is not fully seated, do not use the thumb screws in an attempt to pull
in the MDA. This can result in deformation of the MDA.
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July 2013