Chapter 2: Installing The Avaya G450 Media Gateway; Step 1: Mounting The G450 Chassis; Mounting The G450 In A Rack - Avaya G450 Install Book

Chapter 2: Installing the Avaya G450
Installing the Avaya G450 Media Gateway consists of installing the G450 chassis, power supply,
and media modules, attaching ground conductors, and connecting the power.

Step 1: Mounting the G450 chassis

You can mount the G450 in a rack, on a wall, or on a table.
ELECTROSTATIC ALERT:
When handling any components of an S8300 Server or G450 Media Gateway,
ELECTROSTATIC ALERT:
wear an anti-static wrist ground strap. Connect the strap to an approved ground,
such as an unpainted metal surface.
Note:
Avaya has developed special hardware platforms for customers with harsh
Note:
environmental conditions. These platforms have been tested to meet stringent
physical and environmental requirements (i.e., shock, vibration, EMI, etc.)
imposed by the United States Navy for use on their ships. The platforms make
use of specialized racks and reinforcements. If you wish to obtain information
about the design and implementation of such a ruggedized solution, contact the
Avaya Navy Shipboard Services organization.

Mounting the G450 in a rack

The G450 mounts in a standard 19-inch rack.
You can fasten the G450 to the rack either at the front of the G450 or at the middle. In either
case, mounting brackets must be attached to the G450.
There are two types of mounting brackets provided with the G450:
Without cable guides. Two mounting brackets without cable guides are provided.
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With cable guides. One mounting bracket with cable guides is provided. This bracket
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provides guides for electrical cables and is useful for cable management.
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