New in this release The following sections detail what’s new in Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 Installation — System (NN40160-301) for Release 1.0: • Features (page 9) • Other Changes (page 9) Features • Simplified DIP switch settings. MBMs are configured through Element Manager.
DHCP and IP addressing Each main unit includes a dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server. This DHCP server supplies Nortel IP Phones and client computers with IP addresses and connection information. You can configure the DHCP server using Element Manager.
Ensure you install the expansion cabinets close enough to the main unit so you can connect the supplied 5 m (16 ft) expansion cable between the expansion cabinet and main unit. Nortel provides three methods to install the BCM450 units: • Rack-mount installation •...
Excel template). Then use a USB storage device to transfer the Startup Profile data to the BCM main unit. For more information about Startup Profile and templates, see Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Configuration—System (NN40160-503). Attention: Voicemail parameters are not available through Startup Profile.
This task flow shows you the sequence of procedures you perform to prepare to install your BCM450 system. To link to any procedure, go to BCM450 installation preparation navigation (page 18). Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
Place the BCM450 main unit on a flat, clean surface. Align the screw holes between the BCM450 main unit and the right rack-mount bracket. Fasten the bracket to the BCM450 main unit using four screws. Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
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Align the holes in the rack-mount bracket with the holes in the equipment rack rails. Fasten the rack-mount brackets to the rack using the four supplied rack screws. Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
Use a ruler and a level to make sure that the plywood backboard is level. Mount the plywood backboard securely to the wall with appropriate screws. Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
Remove the paper backing from the four enclosed self-adhesive rubber feet. Attach the four self-adhesive rubber feet to the bottom of the main unit. Position the main unit on a desktop or shelf. --End-- Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
This task flow shows you the sequence of procedures you perform to install an MBM in a main unit or an expansion cabinet. To link to any procedure, go MBM installation procedures (page 44). Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
Configure the Mode/Country Select DIP switches (on the right side at the rear of the module) to off (down). The G4x16 and G8x16 MBMs automatically download the country profiles. --End-- Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
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AC electrical outlet. If you use a power bar, connect the power cord to the power bar and connect the power bar to the outlet. --End-- Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
Station ports (GASM8) to an exposed plant. This includes Digital Station ports that reside on the combination MBMs (G4x16 and G8x16). Use only proprietary Nortel Digital Station Sets to connect to digital ports and Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation —...
This task flow shows you the sequence of procedures you perform to install auxiliary equipment to the BCM 450 main unit. To link to any procedure, go to Auxiliary equipment connection navigation. Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
Connecting the music source using the music source jack You can use a customer-supplied, low-power device as a music source. A music source includes equipment such as a radio with a high-impedance earphone jack. Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
--End-- IP phone installation Configure the system to automatically assign DNs to the Nortel IP Phones. If you choose to manually assign DNs, choose DNs from unused DNs in the digital range. However, port numbers are assigned from DS30 01 (ports 0101- 0132) first;...
Align the slots at the back of the ATA2 unit over the screws. Push the unit against the wall. The line jack, terminal jack, and power supply connector must be at the top of the ATA2. --End-- Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
CO exchange. --End-- Configuring the ATA2 Configure the ATA2 using Element Manager or Telset Administration. For detailed configuration information, see Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Configuration—Devices (NN40160-500). Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard...
BCM applications for BCM450 support the following Vista versions: Microsoft Vista Business, Microsoft Vista Ultimate, and Microsoft Vista Enterprise. Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Vista are supported except for the limitations identified in Business Communications Manager 450— System Overview (NN40160-103). Prerequisites •...
Check for a recent backup of the BCM450 system programming. If no recent backup is available, use Element Manager to back up the system data. For information about backing up the system data, see Nortel Business Communication Manager 450 1.0—Administration and Security (NN40160-601).
96 BCM450 common procedures BCM450 shut-down For information about shutting down an in-service BCM450 system, see Business Communications Manager 450 1.0—Maintenance (NN40160-503). Installation troubleshooting This section describes how to troubleshoot a BCM450 installation. Checking LED status You can use the status and power LEDs on the faceplate of the BCM450 base function tray to help troubleshoot hardware issues.
Go to an extension that has access to one of the lines on the main unit. Select the line or line pool to which the line belongs. Check for a dial tone. Make a call using the line or line pool. Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
After you reboot the BCM450, PC and SSH users will have access to Maintenance CLI. See the following figure for the location of the reset switch. Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
Attention: The installation area must be of sufficient height from the floor to prevent water damage. Electrical requirements Your site must meet the following electrical requirements. Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
If you use a power bar, the power bar must be approved by an appropriate National Test Body, with a third-wire ground. • Nortel recommends that you do not use an extension cord between the power supply and the power bar or between the power bar and the electrical outlet.
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(music- on-hold) or telephone speakers (background music). The input source can be any available radio or music source approved for connection to the network. Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
LAN port. For the location of the LEDs on the main units and expansion cabinet, see Figure 22 LAN port LEDs (page 118). Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
RJ-48c jack on the front of the media bay module (MBM). For a view of the DTM ports, see Figure 26 DTM RJ-48C port (page 132). Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
The digital BRI ISDN lines connects to the BRIM through the RJ-45 jacks on the front of the media bay module (MBM). For a view of the BRIM ports, see Figure 27 BRIM RJ-45 ports (page 133). Nortel Business Communications Manager 450 1.0 Installation — System NN40160-301 01.04 Standard July 2009...
Document date: July 2009 Product release: 1.0 Job function: Installation Type: Document Language type: English NORTEL, the globemark design, and the NORTEL corporate logo are trademarks of Nortel Networks. To provide feedback or report a problem with this document, go to www.nortel.com/documentfeedback.
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