Connecting GbE Interfaces to IP Network .............. 54 Cabling RTM-8410 Interfaces ................56 5.3.1 Connecting to E1/T1 PSTN Interfaces ..............56 5.3.1.1 Number / Type of SCSI and Number of RTM-8410 per Span Configuration ......................56 Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
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Hardware Maintenance and Repair ..............75 Ensuring ESD Protection before Maintenance Procedures ........75 Replacing Blades and RTMs .................. 76 6.2.1 Replacing Blades for Mediant 3000 Simplex ............77 6.2.2 Replacing Blades for Mediant 3000 HA ..............78 6.2.3 Replacing RTMs ...................... 79 Replacing the Power Supply Module ..............
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Figure 3-12: RTM-8410 for 16 Spans (Single SCSI Port) ..............32 Figure 3-13: RTM-8410 Redundant for 16 Spans in Slot #4 (for Mediant 3000 HA Only) ....33 Figure 3-14: Two RTM-8410s for 84 Spans (Two SCSI Ports) in Slots #2 and #4 ....... 33 Figure 3-15: Alarm, Status and Synchronization Blade (SA/M3K) ............
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Table 3-2: Rear-Panel Description ......................15 Table 3-3: Dimensions and Operating Environment Specifications ............. 16 Table 3-4: Slot Assignment for Mediant 3000 with TP-6310 ..............17 Table 3-5: Slot Assignment for Mediant 3000 with TP-8410 ..............20 Table 3-6: Blade Operational Status LEDs Description ................. 24 Table 3-7: Gigabit Ethernet (GBE) LEDs Description ................
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Mediant 3000 hosting a single TP-8410 blade, providing up to 63 E1 / 84 T1 PSTN interfaces. • Mediant 3000 hosting two TP-8410 blades for 1+1 HA, providing up to 16 E1 / 21 T1 PSTN interfaces. • Mediant 3000 hosting two TP-8410 blades for 1+1 HA, providing up to 63 E1 / 84 T1 PSTN interfaces.
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RS-232 adapter cable (two meters in length). • Regulatory Information list. Check that there is no equipment damage. Check, retain and process any documents. If any items are missing or damaged, please notify your AudioCodes sales representative. Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
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HA provides 1+1 redundancy for the voice functionality. • The blades and modules are supplied pre-installed in the device's chassis. For replacing these components, see Section 6 on page 75. • For blade chassis slot assignment, see Section 3.2.2 on page 16. Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 3.1.1 Front Panel Description The main components of the device's front panel (without blade interfaces) are shown below: Figure 3-1: Chassis Front Panel Notes: • For clarity, the figure above displays the device without communication blades. • Depending on the ordered configuration (e.g., AC or DC power system), your device may differ from the figure above.
Two Power Entry Modules (PEM). Latches and screws to secure blades and modules to chassis. Slots (currently covered with blank panels) for housing the RTMs. ESD terminal lug. Earthing terminal (one-hole G-32 lug and 6-8 AWG wire). Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Chassis The device's modular chassis design allows easy installment and replacement of blades, RTMs, and modules. The chassis provides four front- and rear-panel blade slots and includes an ID Prom component that clearly defines the hardware version. The chassis also includes a DIP switch for configuring the shelf geographical addressing.
3. Physical Description 3.2.2.1 Chassis with TP-6310 Blades The slot assignment for blades and RTMs in the chassis for TP-6310 is described in the table below. Table 3-4: Slot Assignment for Mediant 3000 with TP-6310 Chassis Slot # Simplex Mode HA Mode...
Mediant 3000 A chassis slot assignment example for Mediant 3000 Simplex with TP-6310 is shown in the figure below: Figure 3-3: Slot Assignment for Mediant 3000 Simplex with TP-6310 Blade Item # Description Front panel Slot #1 - TP-6310 blade...
Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description A chassis slot assignment example for Mediant 3000 HA with TP-6310 is shown in the figure below: Figure 3-4: Slot Assignment for Mediant 3000 HA with TP-6310 Blades Item # Description Front panel Slot #1 - Active TP-6310 blade...
Mediant 3000 3.2.2.2 Chassis with TP-8410 Blades The slot assignment for blades and RTMs in the chassis for TP-8410 is described in the table below. Table 3-5: Slot Assignment for Mediant 3000 with TP-8410 Chassis Slot # Simplex Mode HA Mode...
Hardware Installation Manual 3. Physical Description A chassis slot assignment example for Mediant 3000 Simplex with TP-8410 is shown in the figure below: Figure 3-5: Slot Assignment for Mediant 3000 Simplex with TP-8410 Blade Legend: Front-panel Slot #1: TP-8410 blade...
Mediant 3000 A chassis slot assignment example for Mediant 3000 HA with TP-8410 is shown in the figure below: Figure 3-6: Slot Assignment for Mediant 3000 HA with TP-8410 Blades Legend: Front-panel Slot #1: active TP-8410 blade Front-panel Slot #2: active SA/M3K blade...
3. Physical Description TP-6310 Blade The TP-6310 blade is a member of AudioCodes series of TrunkPack voice-over-packet (VoP) communication platform. The blade is a high-density, hot-swappable, resource blade (form factor 6U PICMG 2.16) with a capacity of up to 2,016 DS0 channels. The blade is considered a complete gateway / media server module, supporting all necessary functions for voice, data, and fax streaming over IP networks.
Mediant 3000 3.3.1 TP-6310 LEDs Description The TP-6310 blade provides LEDs on its front panel, which indicates various operational status of the blade. Note: The ATM LEDs are reserved for future use. 3.3.1.1 Blade Operating Status LEDs The LEDs providing operational status of the TP-6310 is described in the table below.
Traffic loss due to one of the following signals: LOS (Loss of Signal) LFA (Loss of Frame Alignment) AIS (Alarm Indication Signal) - 'Blue Alarm' No Near End Alarms. Note: The PSTN C LEDs are applicable only to T3 interface. Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 3.3.2 RTM-6310 Rear Transition Module The RTM-6310 (housed in the rear panel) operates with the TP-6310 blade (housed in the front panel). These two blades connect through the chassis midplane. RTM-6310 provides the I/O interface connections to the IP (Gigabit Ethernet) and PSTN (i.e., STM-1/OC-3 or T3) networks.
RTM-6310 and the newly active blade. RTM-6310 Redundant also supports GbE link redundancy, by providing two Ethernet ports. These ports are available (customer ordered) as either 10/100/1000Base-TX RJ-45 or optical SFP GbE connectors. Figure 3-9: RTM-6310 Redundant Rear Transition Module Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
RTM-6310 Redundant provides only GbE interfaces (no PSTN interfaces). TP-8410 Blade The TP-8410 blade is a member of AudioCodes series of TrunkPack VoP communication platform. The blade is a high-density, hot-swappable, resource blade providing up to 63 E1 / 84 T1 PSTN interfaces, with a capacity of up to 2,016 DS0 channels. The blade is considered a complete gateway / media server module, supporting all necessary functions for voice, data, and fax streaming over IP and wireless networks.
Standalone blade (i.e., for Simplex configuration). Green Blade is receiving power. No power is received by the blade. SWAP Blue The blade can now be fully removed or inserted. READY The blade has been inserted successfully. Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 3.4.1.2 Ethernet LEDs The Ethernet LEDs are described in the table below. Table 3-11: Ethernet LEDs Description Label Color Status Description Green 10/100BaseT Ethernet link is established. For the status of the Ethernet ports on the PEM module, see Section (1A, 1B, page 37.
LED Array Display button until the last group of trunks is displayed, and then press again to display the MAC address. When the MAC address is displayed, the E1/T1 LEDs turn off. Pressing the button again displays the first group of eight trunks. Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 3.4.2 RTM-8410 Rear Transition Module The RTM-8410 (housed in the rear panel) operates with TP-8410 blade (housed in the front panel). These two blades connect through the chassis midplane. RTM-8410 provides and routes DS1 (E1/T1) PSTN interfaces to the TP-8410 blade. RTM-8410 also provides two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (RJ-45 ports or fiber optic SPF modules) for connection to the LAN (IP network), using Cat 5 or fiber optic cables, respectively.
For HA mode, an RTM-8410 that provides only GbE ports is housed in Slot #4, as shown below. For Simplex mode, Slot #4 is covered by a blank panel. Figure 3-13: RTM-8410 Redundant for 16 Spans in Slot #4 (for Mediant 3000 HA Only) 3.4.2.2...
Mediant 3000 Alarm, Status and Synchronization Blade The Alarm, Status and Synchronization (SA/M3K) blade is a 6U blade, which is housed in Slot #2 on the front panel. This blade performs the following functions: Monitors all midplane voltages (3.3V, 5V, +12V, -12V).
This is not an active source. Green Blade receiving power. No power received by blade. Blade can be fully inserted or removed (after being SWAP Blue READY partially inserted or removed). Blade is successfully inserted (not ready to be removed). Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Chassis Cooling System The device's components are cooled by the Fan Tray module (FM/M3K), located on the extreme left of the chassis front panel. The Fan Tray module is hot swappable and provides a handle for quick and easy removal and insertion.
(Default when the device is powered on.) Detection of a fault(s) categorized as "Minor" (i.e., Minor alarm). Initialization completed successfully (i.e., normal Green functioning of the chassis hardware). SHELF (Default when the device is powered on.) Undergoing initialization (or failure of the chassis hardware). Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Control and monitoring features Note: If you want to change the device's power system (i.e., AC to DC, or DC to AC), you need to change the chassis. For more information, contact your AudioCodes representative. Hardware Installation Manual Document #: LTRT-94720...
Mediant 3000 3.8.1.1 AC Power Entry Modules The device's chassis is supplied with two PEM/AC/3K Power Entry Modules (PEM) modules (housed in its rear panel), for connecting the device's chassis to AC power sources. The dual PEMs allow connection to two independent AC power sources, providing electrical input (power) redundancy in the event of an AC power source failure.
+3.3 V at 40 A; +5 V at 40 A; +12 V at 5.5 A; -12 V at 1.5A Controls and Signaling General Characteristics Efficiency 75% at full load Dimensions 4 x 12.7 x 28 cm (1.6 x 5 x 11 inch) for a 6.8 watt/inch3 power density output Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
The table below lists the device's DC power specifications. Table 3-20: DC Power Supply Specifications Parameter Value -40.5 to -60 VDC Power Requirements Mediant 3000 with TP-6310: Power Consumption OC-3/STM-1 Simplex: 4.5A @ 48 VDC, 216W OC-3/STM-1 HA: 7.1A @ 48 VDC, 343W ...
DC IN -48 VDC power inlet. PWR IN Power LED (green color) - incoming primary voltage (-48 VDC) detected. PEM RDY Backplane power is alive (secondary PEM power is normal and active). The LED lights up green. Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Item # Label Description CRT, MJR, Alarm Terminal Block Closures: Contains four groups of MNR, IN terminals for connecting external Telco alarm devices according to Critical, Major, and Minor severities. Devices can be controlled using Common, Normally Open method. The IN connector is for Shelf (User-Defined) connections, which are to be implemented in a future version.
The Power Supply module provides LEDs on its front panel, as described in the table below. Table 3-23: DC Power Supply (PS/DC/3K) Module LEDs Description Color Status Description POWER Green Power is supplied to the blade. No power is supplied to the blade. FAULT Power supply failure. Normal operation. Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
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At least two people are required to mount the device in the 19-inch rack. • Optional rear and mid-attachment is also supported. The mounting brackets for these attachments are not provided by AudioCodes and must be purchased from a third- party vendor of your choosing. ...
Mediant 3000 Hold the chassis in position while the second person secures the two front mounting brackets to the front posts, using 19-inch rack bolts (not supplied) to the rack posts. Figure 4-1: Chassis Mounted in 19-inch Rack Hardware Installation Manual...
Connecting to an external Telco alarm equipment – see Section on page Connecting RS-232 interface for serial communication with a computer – see Section on page Connecting to power – see Section on page Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Grounding the Chassis The procedure below describes how to ground the chassis. Earthing Before connecting the chassis to the earth, read the following: Safety Earth Intrinsically, the chassis must be safety-earthed using an equipment-earthing conductor. Do not depend on locknut-bushings and double-locknuts for bonding.
Caution Laser Some blades contain a Class 1 LED/Laser emitting device, as defined by 21CFR 1040 and IEC825. Do NOT stare directly into the beam or into fiber optic terminations as this can damage your eyesight. Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Care in Handling Fiber Optic Cabling: When handling fiber optic cables, be sure to implement the following: √ Excessive bending of the Fiber Optic Cable can cause distortion and signal losses. √ Ensure the minimum bending radius recommended by the Fiber Optic Cable supplier.
(labeled T3 - A, T3 - B, and T3 - C). For each T3 connection, ensure that you connect the transmit SMB connector to the SMB receptacle labeled TX and the receive SMB connector to the SMB receptacle labeled RX. Figure 5-3: Connecting the SMB Connector Pair for T3 Interface Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 5.2.3 Connecting GbE Interfaces to IP Network The RTM-6310 (and RTM-6310 Redundant for HA mode) provide two GbE interface ports (labeled ETHERNET 1 and 2) with full-duplex mode and auto-negotiation. These two ports provide 1+1 Ethernet redundancy. The Ethernet ports can be provided in one of the following types (customer ordered): ...
In addition, to provide Ethernet switch redundancy, the two Ethernet ports on each RTM must be connected to different switches, as illustrated in the figure below: Figure 5-5: Connecting for LAN Redundancy (for HA Mode Only) Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Cabling RTM-8410 Interfaces This section describes how to connect the interfaces provided on RTM-8410: Connecting to E1/T1 PSTN interfaces – see Section 5.3.1 on page Connecting Ethernet interfaces to OAMP and Control IP networks – see Section 5.3.2...
Mediant 3000 5.3.1.2 100-Pin SCSI Connector Specifications The 100-pin female SCSI connector on the RTM-8410 is shown in the figure below. Figure 5-8: 100-Pin SCSI Female Connector on RTM-8410 Blade This connector must mate with a male connector that is wired according to the connector pinouts in the subsequent table.
The dual ports per network interface type provide 1+1 redundancy. These ports connect directly to the active TP-8410 blade in the front panel. The operating status of these ports is provided by the ETH LEDs on the TP-8410 blade (see Section 3.4.1.2 on page 30). Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Notes: • The Physical Network Separation feature is enabled by the EnableNetworkPhysicalSeparation parameter. The port allocation for Physical Network Separation is configured by the PhysicalSeparationConfiguration parameter. For more information, refer to the User's Manual. • When Physical Network Separation is disabled, all traffic types (i.e., Media, Control, and OAMP) are directed through the GbE port on the RTM-8410.
Mediant 3000 Connecting to BITS Trunk for Clock Synchronization When the device is configured for the Building Integrated Timing Source (BITS) synchronization mode, you need to follow the procedure described in this section for appropriate cabling. Note: For a detailed explanation on configuring the BITS clock synchronization, see the User's Manual.
Mediant 3000 Connecting to Telco Alarm Interface The Alarm Terminal Block closure on the PEM module contains four groups of terminals for connecting external Telco alarm devices according to Critical, Major, and Minor severity levels. Devices can be controlled using the Common (COM) and Normally Open (NO) method.
It is recommended to provide a dual-redundant solution by wiring the two PEMs' alarm terminal blocks to the alarm device, as shown in the figure below: Figure 5-17: Normal Logic Alarm Connection (Redundancy Scheme) Legend Description Alarm Terminal Blocks (Critical Alarm) External Telco Alarm Equipment Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Connecting to Computer for Serial Communication For RS-232 serial communication, a crossover RS-232 cable adapter (of approximately two meters) is supplied. This cable adapter provides a 3-pin connector for connecting to the RS- 232 port located on the front panel of the TP-6310 or TP-8410 blade (depending on hardware configuration) and a DB-9 connector (at the other end of the cable) for the COM1 or COM2 RS-232 communication port on your computer.
After this stage, the GBE and PSTN LEDs are lit green, indicating a successful connection to the LAN and PSTN interfaces. Any malfunction changes the FAIL LEDs to red. For more information on LEDs, see Section 3.3.1.1 on page for TP-6310 or Section 3.4.1 on page for TP-8410. Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 5.7.1 Connecting to AC Power Supply The device is supplied with two PEM modules. Each PEM module is equipped with an AC power inlet (IEC 60320 type). Notes: • For power redundancy, connect each PEM module to a different AC supply circuit.
(labeled DC IN). Ensure that the hook on the terminal block snaps into the groove above the DC inlet. When power is received, the PWR IN LED is lit (green). Figure 5-20: Power Feed Cable Terminated with Crimp-Connection Type DC Terminal Block Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
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Mediant 3000 Item # Description PEM power socket (with removed screw-type terminal block) DC crimp-type terminal block Notes: • To ensure power redundancy, connect both PEM modules to the power source. • To power down the device, disconnect both DC power sources.
Figure 5-21: DC Power Connector with and without Screw-type Terminal Block Connector Item # Description PEM power socket (without removed terminal block) Terminal-block screws for clamping wires to terminal Screw terminal plug for DC power wires DC Screw-type terminal block removed from PEM power socket Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
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Fan Tray module. Attach yourself to an ESD wrist strap and then connect the other end to one of the ESD connectors (mentioned in Step 1), using a banana plug or an alligator clip. Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Replacing Blades and RTMs This section describes how to replace the blades and RTMs in the chassis. The blades and RTMs provide ejector / injector latches on either side (see the figure below) to secure them to the chassis cage slots.
6. Hardware Maintenance and Repair 6.2.1 Replacing Blades for Mediant 3000 Simplex The procedure below describes how to replace a blade for Mediant 3000 Simplex. Note: Do not use excessive force when inserting the blade into the chassis cage. ...
Replacing Blades for Mediant 3000 HA The procedure below describes how to replace a failed blade as well as an active, operational blade for Mediant 3000 HA. Replacing an active blade is not common, but may be required for future hardware upgrades.
Using a Philips screwdriver, fasten the screws located at both ends of the RTM to secure it to the chassis and to ensure that it has an earth connection to the chassis. Attach the cables to the RTM. Power on the device. Unlock the device (refer to the User's Manual). Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Replacing the Power Supply Module The procedure below describes how to replace the Power Supply module. To replace a faulty Power Supply module: Remove the faulty Power Supply module: Using a Philips screwdriver, unfasten the two screws located on the module.
Press the black ejector/injector latches inward, toward the middle until you hear a click. Using a Philips screwdriver, fasten the two screws on the module's front panel. Except for the power cables, re-connect all the cables. Reconnect the power cables. Re-instate the power from the mains. Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Replacing the Fan Tray Module The procedure below describes how to replace the Fan Tray module. Warnings: • The chassis cannot operate without a Fan Tray module for more than 30 seconds; otherwise, irreversible damage may be caused to the chassis components due to overheating.
Re-insert the Fan Tray module (see Section on page 82). The figure below shows the air filter partially removed from the chassis: Figure 6-3: Removing the Air Filter Item # Description Directional Arrow Air Filter Fan Tray Module Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 Insert the replaced air filter: Remove the Fan Tray module from the chassis, which you inserted in Step 1.c, above. With the UPPER SIDE label visible and the INSERTION DIRECTION arrow pointing toward where the Fan Tray module is typically housed (see figure below for the arrow locations), slide the air filter into its slot until it can go no further.
Use an ESD wrist strap or similar grounding device when handling SFP transceivers or when coming into contact with modules. Figure 6-5: Inserting Protective Dust Cover into SFP Cage Item # Description Protective dust cover for empty SFP cage assembly SFP transceiver modules Version 7.0 Mediant 3000...
Mediant 3000 To replace an SFP module: Disconnect the fiber optic cable, if connected to the SFP transceiver module. Unlock the SFP transceiver module, by pivoting the wire latch (bale clasp) so that it moves away and down from the module, as shown in the figure below:...
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