AudioCodes Customer Technical Support (ACTS), contact support@audiocodes.com. Abbreviations and Terminology Each abbreviation, unless widely used, is spelled out in full when first used. Throughout this manual, unless otherwise specified, the term device refers to Mediant 800 Gateway and E-SBC. Version 6.6...
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Hardware Installation Manual 1. Introduction Introduction This document provides a hardware description of the Mediant 800 Gateway and E-SBC (hereafter referred to as device) and step-by-step procedures for mounting and cabling the device. The device provides the following interfaces: ...
• One FXS Lifeline cable adapter (only for models with FXS interfaces) • One AC power cable Check, retain and process any documents. If there are any damaged or missing items, notify your AudioCodes sales representative. Version 6.6 February 2013...
Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description Physical Description This section provides a physical description of the device. Physical Dimensions The device's physical dimensions and weight are listed in the table below: Table 3-1: Physical Dimensions Physical Specification Value Dimensions (H x W x D) 32 x 34.5 cm (12.6 x 13.6 inches) x 1U Weight 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
Mediant 800 Gateway & E-SBC Table 3-2: Front Panel Description Item # Label Description USB/WWAN USB port. Note: This port is reserved for future use. RS-232 RS-232 port for serial communication. POWER / LEDs indicating the status of the power and reboot/initialization. For...
Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description 3.2.2 LEDs Description The front panel provides various LEDs depending on the device's hardware configuration (e.g., the available telephony interfaces). These LEDs are described in the subsequent subsections. 3.2.2.1 LAN Interface LEDs Each LAN port provides a LED (located on its left) for indicating LAN operating status, as described in the table below.
Mediant 800 Gateway & E-SBC 3.2.2.3 FXO LEDs Each FXO port provides a LED for indicating operating status, as described in the table below. Table 3-5: FXO LEDs Description Description Color State Green FXO line is off-hooked toward the PBX.
Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description 3.2.2.6 E1/T1 LEDs Each trunk port provides a LED for indicating operating status, as described in the table below: Table 3-8: E1/T1 LEDs Description Color State Description Green Trunk is synchronized (normal operation). Loss due to any of the following signals: ...
Mediant 800 Gateway & E-SBC Rear Panel Description The device's rear panel is shown in the figure below and described in the subsequent table. Figure 3-2: Rear Panel Note: The figure above is used only as an example. The OSN server ports are available only if customer ordered.
Hardware Installation Manual 4. Mounting the Device Mounting the Device The device can be mounted in one of the following ways: Placed on a desktop – see Section on page Installed in a standard 19-inch rack – see Section on page Warning: Do not place any equipment directly on top of the device or adjacent to its...
Mediant 800 Gateway & E-SBC 19-Inch Rack Mounting The device can be installed in a standard 19-inch rack by implementing one of the following mounting methods: Placing it on a pre-installed shelf in a 19-inch rack – see Section 4.2.1...
Hardware Installation Manual 4. Mounting the Device 4.2.2 Using Mounting Brackets The procedure below describes how to mount the device in a 19-inch rack. Rack mounting involves placing the device on a pre-installed rack shelf and then attaching the device's mounting brackets (to the device and rack frame).
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device Cabling the Device This section describes the cabling of the device, which includes the following: Connecting to earth or ground – see Section on page Connecting to the LAN – see Section on page ...
Mediant 800 Gateway & E-SBC Connecting to LAN The device provides up to four 10/100/1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) RJ-45 ports and up to eight 10/100Base-TX (Fast Ethernet) RJ-45 ports for connection to the LAN. These LAN ports operate in pairs (groups) to provide LAN port 1+1 redundancy. In each pair, one port serves as the active LAN port while the other as standby.
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device To connect the device to the LAN: Connect one end of a straight-through RJ-45 Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable to the RJ-45 port labeled GE (for Gigabit Ethernet ports) and/or FE (for Fast Ethernet ports). Figure 5-3: Connecting the LAN Ports Connect the other end of the cable to the Gigabit Ethernet network (for the GE ports) and/or Fast Ethernet network (for the FE ports).
Mediant 800 Gateway & E-SBC FXS Interfaces The procedure below describes how to cable the device's FXS interfaces. Warnings: • Ensure that the FXS ports are connected to the appropriate, external devices; otherwise, damage to the device may occur. •...
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device 5.3.1 Connecting to Analog Devices The procedure below describes how to cable the device's FXO interfaces. Warnings: • To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a minimum 26-AWG wire to connect FXO ports to the PSTN. •...
Mediant 800 Gateway & E-SBC 5.3.2 Connecting the Analog Lifeline The device's analog Lifeline phone feature redirects IP calls to the PSTN upon a power outage or loss of IP network connectivity, thereby guaranteeing call continuity. The Lifeline is provided by FXS Port # 1. This port connects to the analog POTS phone and the PSTN / PBX using a splitter cable.
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device Connecting the E&M Analog Voice Interfaces The device supports up to six E&M ("ear and mouth", "recEive and transMit", or "earth and magneto") signaling interfaces. E&M is a supervisory line signaling that uses DC signals on separate leads, called the "E"...
Mediant 800 Gateway & E-SBC The E&M interface wiring for Type V 4-wire is shown in the figure below: Figure 5-10: E&M Type V 4-Wire Interface To connect the E&M interfaces: Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to the E&M port (labeled E&M).
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device ISDN BRI Interfaces 5.5.1 Connecting to BRI Lines The device provides up to four BRI S/T ports. These ports connect to ISDN terminal equipment such as ISDN telephones. Each BRI port can be configured either as termination equipment/user side (TE) or network termination/network side (NT).
Mediant 800 Gateway & E-SBC 5.5.2 Connecting the PSTN Fallback for BRI Lines The device supports a PSTN Fallback feature for BRI lines, whereby if a power outage or IP connectivity problem (e.g., no ping) occurs, IP calls are re-routed to the PSTN. This guarantees call continuity.
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device Connecting to ISDN PRI (E1/T1) Trunks The procedure below describes the cabling of the device's E1/T1 trunk. Warning: To protect against electrical shock and fire, use a 26 AWG min wire to connect T1 or E1 ports to the PSTN. RJ-48c trunk connectors used in the cabling are wired according to the figure below: Figure 5-15: RJ-48c Connector Pinouts for E1/T1 ...
Mediant 800 Gateway & E-SBC Connecting to a Computer for Serial Communication The device provides an RS-232 serial interface port on its front panel. The serial cable adapter used for connecting the RS-232 interface is shown below: Figure 5-17: RS-232 Cable Adapter ...
The device may be ordered with an embedded, Open Network Solution (OSN) platform for hosting third-party services (such as an IP PBX). The OSN server features an Intel® Atom™ 1.6 GHz processor, with 1GB or 2GB RAM (depending on Mediant 800 model), and a single storage hard disk drive (SATA storage).
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Mediant 800 Gateway & E-SBC Connect the device to power. Insert the operating system CD media (Linux or Microsoft Windows) into the CD-ROM drive. Continue according to the CD's installation instructions. To reset the OSN server: Insert a sharp-pointed object (such as a drawing pin) into the Reset pinhole and then extract it after a second;...
Hardware Installation Manual 5. Cabling the Device Powering up the Device The device receives power from a standard alternating current (AC) electrical outlet. The connection is made using the supplied AC power cord. Warnings: • The device must be connected to a socket-outlet providing a protective earthing connection.
Hardware Installation Manual 6. Maintenance – Replacing the Power Fuse Maintenance – Replacing the Power Fuse The device contains a fuse that protects the device from excessive current. The fuse is located on the rear panel, below the power socket. To replace the fuse, use only one of the following fuses described in the table below: Table 6-1: Allowed Fuses for the Device Manufacturer...
Obtain the following files from AudioCodes: ♦ Binary compiled CentOS 4.7 driver for Intel e1000e Ethernet controller on Mediant 800 Gateway and SBC (e1000e.ko) ♦ Manual pages (e1000e.7.gz) Copy the files to the /root directory. Remove any old e1000e modules (if any) and install the new module and manual pages: #>...