Chapter 5: Installing the Avaya Virtual
Services Platform 8000 Series
This section provides the information and procedures to install the
Avaya Virtual Services Platform
8000 Series.
Installation checklist
Use this checklist to install the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 8000 Series.
No. Task Description
1. Mount the Avaya Virtual Services
Platform 8000 Series in the
equipment rack.
See Installing the VSP 8000 Series in an
equipment rack on page 35.
You have two options for installing the switch in
an equipment rack:
• Using the optional slide rack mount kit on
page 36
• Using the supplied brackets on page 68
2. Install the primary or redundant
power supply.
Important:
Avaya does not support a
combination of AC-input and
DC-input power supplies in the
same chassis.
If you have an AC power supply, see Installing
an AC power supply on page 71.
If you have a DC power supply, see Installing a
DC power supply on page 75.
3. For the VSP 8400, install an Ethernet
Switch Module.
See Installing an Ethernet Switch Module on
page 26.
4. Check the LEDs to verify the
installation.
For a description of the LEDs, see LED state
definitions on page 82.
November 2016 Installing the Avaya VSP 8000 Series 20
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