Introduction; Unpacking; Safety Warnings; Rack Mounting - Multitech CommPlete 4000 Series User Manual

Introduction

This chapter explains how to set up and connect cables for the CommPlete 4000. This product
is ready to be connected to the end-user's Ethernet concentrator. It is preconfigured to
operate as a communications server. The operator must make modem/terminal-adapter
connections, link up the VGA monitor and keyboard, boot the system, and enter some basic
information. To connect the cables to the SBC, NIC, or ISI board, see the Cable Connections
section of this chapter.

Unpacking

Check the items on the CommPlete 4000 shipping list to ensure that you have received the
correct options and accessories. Unpack the unit and inspect it for visible shipping damage. If
damage is observed, do not power-on the unit; contact Multi-Tech's Tech Support for advice.
If no damage is observed, place the CommPlete 4000 in its final location.

Safety Warnings

• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations.
• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
• Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be
a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning.
• Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Rack Mounting

Caution: To prevent personal injury or damage to the unit, two people should mount the
CommPlete 4000 into the rack enclosure.
The CommPlete 4000 fits in a standard 19-inch rack enclosure. Attach it securely to the rack
enclosure with the four mounting screws included in your CommPlete 4000 kit.
Note: To keep the server cool enough, you need at least one inch of clearance behind the unit
to allow air flow. If mounted in a rack enclosure or as a desktop unit, there must be a
minimum of one inch between the back of the CommPlete 4000 and any wall or barrier.

Cable Connections

The operator must connect the Network Interface Card to the network and the serial interface
card(s) to their related external devices or telephony connections. If the ISI5634PCI/8 is used,
the supplied special cables with two sizes of modular phone plugs must be used to connect that
board’s built-in modems to the phone lines.
If the ISI4608PCI is used, connections between it and external modems are made via the
supplied octopus cable going between the DB-78 connector on the ISI4608PCI board and the
DB-25 connectors on the individual modems. (RJ-11 connectors connect the modems to the
phone jacks.)
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