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• technical documentation • product training • technical support If you purchased a service contract for your Avaya product from a distributor or authorized reseller and you need assistance, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller. Notices Notice paragraphs alert you about issues that require your attention.
Fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your eyes. Never look into an optical fiber or connector port. Always assume that fiber optic cables are connected to a light source. July 2015 Installation Job Aid for Avaya VSP 4000 4450GSX series...
Installing the Avaya VSP 4000 switch on a table or shelf You can install a single Avaya VSP 4000 switch on any flat surface. The surface must support the combined weight of the switch and attached cables (from 15 and 20 pounds [7 to 9 kilograms]).
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To install an Avaya VSP 4000 on a table or shelf, perform this procedure. 1. Attach the included rubber footpads on the bottom of the switch at the locations indicated. 2. Set the switch on a table or shelf as illustrated below. Allow at least 2 inches (5.1 centimeters) on each side for proper ventilation and at least 5 inches (12.7 centimeters) at...
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Prerequisites for installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 4000 in an equipment rack: • Ensure that you have a space of 1.75 inches (4.45 centimeters) in height for each switch in an EIA or IEC-standard 19-inch (48.2-centimeter) equipment rack. • The rack is bolted to the floor and braced if necessary.
Discard transceivers in accordance with the proper laws and regulations. Power specifications for the Avaya VSP 4450GSX series switches This section describes the regulatory AC and DC power specifications for the Avaya VSP 4000 4450GSX series switches. The following table describes the regulatory AC power specifications for the VSP 4450GSX-PWR+ switch and its TAA compliant version.
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Power supply power specifications for the VSP 4450GSX series switches The Avaya VSP 4450GSX series switches support two external field replaceable AC and DC power supplies. One power supply ships with the chassis. You can install a secondary power supply to provide redundancy, load sharing, and to add Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power budget on PWR+ models.
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8 DC power supply power specifications The VSP 4450GSX-DC switch uses field replaceable 300W DC PSUs. The following table describes the DC power supply specifications for this switch. July 2015 Installation Job Aid for Avaya VSP 4000 4450GSX series...
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7 Installing the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 4000 power supply You must install at least one power supply before using the switch. Avaya VSP 4000 models support two field replaceable external power supplies. If supported, you can install an optional second power supply for redundancy, load sharing, or to provide additional PoE+ power budget.
Lack of a grounding path to the switch can result in excessive emissions. Connecting to DC power To connect DC power to the switch, use the short power cable that is provided with the switch. July 2015 Installation Job Aid for Avaya VSP 4000 4450GSX series...
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Figure 3: DC power cable Figure 4: DC power cord housing unit with terminals July 2015 Installation Job Aid for Avaya VSP 4000 4450GSX series...